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2007/2008 Village BLOCs
For more information on any BLOC, please contact Dan
Sepion.
Alif
Laam Meem (ALM)
We will be a resource to all members of the Washington University community
that want to learn about any facet of Islam. Furthermore, we will interact
with other campus organizations to further increase awareness about
the Islamic Faith. ALM members will organize Friday prayers (Jummah)
and be a point for Muslims on campus to gather and engage in intellectual
debates such as how Muslims can contribute to Western society and the
role of Women in Islam.
East
Asian Persuasion
We will promote a healthy lifestyle through East Asian culinary and
exercise traditions while expanding cultural knowledge.
Fort
Music Appreciation
We will explore diverse types and venues of music by organizing group
concert attendance, promoting unique music events in the Village and
on campus, and collaborating with various student performance groups.
In-House
Sports
We will raise money for charity, while leading an entertaining competition
of sorts (ping-pong, pool, foosball, etc.) for the people of the Village
and others to enjoy. In addition to raising money for charity, we will
involve residents in numerous community service events, further supporting
our selected charity.
Jew
Kids on the Bloc
We will bring cultural and religious diversity to the Village through
programming, education, and weekly Shabbat dinners.
Keep
A Child Alive
We will raise money for Anti-Retroviral (ARV) treatments for Kenyan
children and their families. In addition, we will work to educate our
Washington University community about HIV/AIDS and how students can
contribute to humanity in this respect.
Latin
American Living
We will hold bi-monthly dinners with Latin American studies faculty
to discuss Latin American issues, hold media discussions regarding selections
of Latin American literature, and offer Salsa lessons/dance parties.
Learning
to Bake
We will develop a new skill, while simultaneously giving back to the
Village community and the St. Louis community at large. We want to explore
the art of baking use these new skills for the benefit of other students
and the larger community.
Little
India
We will provide fun, relaxing, and unique substance-free activities
for the Village. We will host large-scale dance/dinner parties such
as Bollywood Dance Parties and Swing Dances. In addition, we will host
various other events, highlighting the fun you can have in a substance-free
environment.
Multicultural
Food and Film
We are a multicultural mix of people, who share interests in food and
film. We will explore different varieties of food as well as watch films
that raise cultural awareness.
Music
Buff
We will help members explore their shared music interest. Although not
everyone will have exactly the same tastes in music, the BLOC will allow
them to expand their interests and greater appreciate the cultural diversity
of the St. Louis music scene. Our members will attend a wide-range of
musical events, including but not limited to chamber music events on
campus, concerts in the Gargoyle, local performances in St. Louis, and
touring music groups in larger venues.
Music
Immersion in St Louis
We will immerse ourselves in the St Louis musical scene and promote
music education among the Washington University community. Our immersion
encompasses a large spectrum of music that includes the modern genres
of hip-hop, R&B, alternative rock, and the classic genres of classic
rock, gospel, and classical music.
Sports
Enthusiasts
We will help organize intramural teams as well as competitive and non-competitive
pickup games on campus. Through this, we will promote an active, healthy,
and social lifestyle among Village residents. In addition to playing
sports, we will attend Washington University and professional sporting
events.
Transfer
Year & Beyond
We will share our own experiences as successful transfer students with
incoming transfers. We want to create a community where any new student
feels welcomed and finds resources readily available. Members will offer
support as the new transfers adjust to their new school, take outings
to various cultural events in St. Louis and generally help integrate
transfer students into the Village and WU community.
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