THE BUBBLE

You know the drill.  Sandy’s open hours are as follows, and as usual, no topic is off limits, no appointment necessary.  If there is a line, please limit yourself to 10 minutes and schedule another time to meet.  Open hours may take place in the Gazebo, depending on the weather.

Friday, April 25th - 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 7th  - 2 to 3 p.m.

Thursday, May 15th - 3 to 4 p.m.

On Thursday, May 8th, at 4:30 p.m. Goucher will take the time out to celebrate the academic achievement of students this year.  Come to Kraushaar auditorium to cheer on your classmates as they are recognized for their honors, talents, and accomplishments throughout this academic year.  A communal dinner will be served in the Dorsey courtyard following Convocation.

Bored at work? Can’t think of that last paragraph to write for your paper? If you answered yes, or even if you answered no, you owe it to yourself to check out the new website Stuff White People Like. As the name implies, the blog is devoted entirely to all the stuff white people like, and it is hilarious. Check it out, you’ll be glad you did.

It’s April, and at Goucher, that only means one thing…Gaypril! Goucher College, in association with Prism, the Office of Community Living and Multicultural Affairs, and SGA, will be raising awareness of gay/lesbian/transgender/bisexual issues by hosting a series of programs all month long. All are welcome to attend, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Tuesday, April 15th - Day of Discussion, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. , Pearlstone Atrium. Stop by Pearlstone from 11 to 4 for a campus conversation to discuss anything and everything relating to LGBT rights. All opinions are welcome.

Saturday, April 26th - Intercollegiate Drag Ball, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Heubeck Multipurpose Room. It’s Goucher’s 3rd Annual Drag Ball! Join friends from campus and students from other schools in the Collegetown network. The drag show begins at 9:15 p.m. sharp, with the dance following. $1 admission for individuals in drag, $3 for everyone else.

Wednesday, April 30th - Rainbow Reception and Awards Ceremony, 7 p.m., Merrick Lecture Hall. Help celebrate the year’s accomplishments with members of Prism and recognize graduating seniors who identify as LGBT’s or straight allies in Goucher’s first Lavender graduation. Please RSVP to Candace Doane at candace.doane@goucher.edu by April 25th.

Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ.  Is there any more glorious a sentence in the English language?  The Bubble thinks not, which is why it fully endorses this event.  On April 5th, from 12-6, at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, sample from more than 60 brews, tons of Bourbons, and lots and lots of BBQ.  Did we mention that you are entitled to unlimited tastings of the beer and bourbon?  Tickets are $30 for regular admission, $40 for VIP, but both get you a souvenir glass in which you can imbibe to your heart’s content.  On top of all that, Mr. Greengenes will be rocking the main stage all day!  For more info, and to order tickets, click here.  This is one BBQ party not to be missed!

First off, a quick apology to all you loyal Bubble readers. Yours truly has been bogged down with lots and lots of work, and has been unable to keep up with all the happenings in and around Goucher. But I’m back now, so I appreciate the three of you keeping up with your Bubble fix. Now onto the news:

• On Thursday, April 3 at 8 p.m. in Merrick, Alberto Mora will be discussing the mistreatment of U.S. detainees, and the current administrations attempts to cover up that mistreatment in their “War on Terror.” Mora will no doubt focus on Guantanamo Bay and Abu Ghraib as specific examples of this horrific mistreatment. This is a lecture that should not be missed.
• On Monday, April 7 at7:30 p.m. in Merrick, Goucher College will host a panel discussion with a very interesting topic. Should the legal drinking age in America continue to be 21, as it has been since it was changed twenty three years ago, or should it revert back to 18? Find out what experts and fellow students feel at this discussion.
• On Monday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. , head over to Kraushaar for the President’s Forum Lecture and hear Ron Paul speak about the issues that are important to him, issues he feels this country should pay attention to. Following his lecture, Mr. Paul will hold a book signing. This is certain to be a refreshing change from the normal political pontificating.

Check back here soon for more news from the greater Baltimore area.  If there are any events happening on campus that you would like posted on the Bubble, just email bubble@goucher.edu.

It’s a very special time in Baltimore these days. No, heroes aren’t being welcomed home. We aren’t celebrating anonymous philanthropy. It’s time for Citypaper’s annual EAT issue. The EAT issue reviews all the good restaurants in Baltimore city and the surrounding county. It is your epicurean bible. Your poor man’s Zagat. And it’s all right here. Just click on that link to be redirected to the special EAT issue and dive in to the variety Baltimore restaurants have to offer. Just make sure to wipe the drool off the keyboard when you’re done.

Don’t we always say how international we are at Goucher? But what opportunities are there to experience and/or share experiences that are international in nature? Maybe you’ve just returned to campus from a semester abroad, or your club has an international or cultural focus. You want to share your experiences, but how?

By participating in Extravaganza: Think Globally, Celebrate Locally!

Extravaganza will be an international talent and fashion show where students, faculty and staff can bring music, dance, poetry and much more to the stage as a means for sharing culture they’ve grown up in or that they’ve experienced abroad. We are also seeking cultural attires for a fashion show portion of the program. If you don’t consider yourself talent or fashion inclined, you can also consider contributing to the international food reception that will be held during intermission. You can participate as an individual, club or a group not affiliated in any way. Spread the word and show us what you got! This program begins and ends with your contributions! To participate, fill out the short form you can download by clicking on the link below so that we may build the program, by April 1, 2008.

Extravaganza will take place on April 10th at 7:30 p.m. in the Heubeck Multipurpose Room

We appreciate and recognize that the continental United States is full of its own diverse culture, however, this is meant to be a celebration beyond our borders. Submissions for all countries beyond the continental USA will be accepted. Please feel free to forward this your your friends! For questions, comments or ideas, please contact Amanda Antara. This program is sponsored by The Language House, the Office of Community Living and Multicultural Affairs and the Student Activities Office.

Click here to download the Extravaganza Form

On Sunday, March 2nd, at 7 p.m. Wu Man will perform her critically acclaimed multimedia concert for Goucher College’s 47th Annual Henry and Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Lecture-Performance. Wu Man is recognized as being an influential figure in introducing the Western hemisphere to the Chinese stringed instrument called the Pipa. She’s performed at Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center in 2005, and followed that performance with another at Carnegie’s Zankel Hall, both to high accolades. Tickets are free to Goucher students, but they are going fast. So if you want to catch this world renowned musician, head over to the box office in Rosenberg Gallery, call them up at x6333, or email them at boxoffice@goucher.edu and reserve your tickets.

Feeling less than inspired?  Lacking that extra pizazz you normally feel?  Why not expand your mind with some fine art, courtesy of the Baltimore Sun?  The Sun has laid out, in a somewhat unspectacular fashion, every major fine arts event going on in Baltimore for the foreseeable future.  The locations are in alphabetical order, with the permanent and rotating exhibits listed underneath.  Don’t forget your college ID, as many places listed give student discounts.  Happy fine arting!

Baltimore Sun Fine Arts Listings