Haiti Happened. What will Boston University students do about it?

Boston Stands With Haiti Quilt

bustudentsforhaiti — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:47:35 +0000

Just wanted to remind you to stop by the GSU Link to buy your quilt square for BU ♥ Haiti quilt! We will be in the link:
TODAY 10-4
Feb. 24-26 10-4

or you can buy them at:
Kampe Ave’m
Boston Stands with Haiti
Sunday, February 28th
1-6 pm
Metcalf Ballroom

Buy them with your Student group, your roommates, your CORE team, your broomball team!! We have Funds Transfer requests so you can transfer funds right from your student group account!

If you can’t make it to the Link, stop by the CSC on the 4th floor of the GSU anytime between now and Feb. 28 to get your square to decorate! Questions?? email eventscsc@gmail.com!

This Friday, February 6: Harmonies for Haiti Concert

bustudentsforhaiti — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:08:20 +0000

Don’t forget to stop by the GSU link tables this week to buy $1 raffle tickets to win a free CD and/or tee shirt from each group that’s performing Friday night!

More details:

Who: BosTones a capella group hosts a concert with a special performance by the Dear Abbeys

What: A choral performance for a good cause

When: Doors open at 8:30p.m.

Where: B.U. Central

Proceeds will go toward the non-profit Partners in Health

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Carnaval for Haiti, February 6

bustudentsforhaiti — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:08:04 +0000

Who: BU’s Brazilian Association, French Cultural Society, and Haitian Cultural Association

What: It’s CARNAVAL so think colors, beads, masks, dance…

When: Saturday, February 6 from 9pm-12am

Where: SAC Gym (1 University Road)

MUSIC: Live by:

*AfroBrazil: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwFHvQU6t7c

*Guest DJ to be announced!

MENU: Delicious Haitian + French + Brazilian foods!

*Beef patties

*Quiche

*Salgadinhos

*Brigadeiros

*Cream puffs

*Éclairs

*Energy drinks by Rockstar, sodas and juices
ATTIRE: Festive Mardi Gras/ Carnaval inspired! Beads will be provided,

and headpieces and masks are encouraged

TICKETS: $7 in advance (GSU Link) $10 at the door

Non-BU guests are allowed as long as they are accompanied by a BU student and have ID.

MOST IMPORTANTLY: Profits will be donated to the Haitian Earthquake Relief via Partners in Health!

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Notes from Monday Night’s Meeting

bustudentsforhaiti — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:55:28 +0000

As of yesterday, there are exactly 4 weeks until the big event!

Partners is Health is very excited to be on board as the charity we’ll be supporting and they’ve made it easy for us to track our fundraising efforts on their community building site. Join the group we’ve created to see a visual record of our donations and watch the thermometer fill up as we work to reach our goal of $25,000.

As for the quilt project, individuals can buy a square to decorate for $5 and student organizations and clubs can buy a square for $30 at the link tables in the G.S.U. during the week of February 10-16. We will then stitch together the squares into one beautiful piece of art that will show the people of Haiti how B.U. is standing with them during the disaster and supporting them throughout their recovery.

Keep reaching out to businesses and any celebrities you can get in touch with to collect items for the silent auction that you think people would like to bid on.

Also, if you have any artifacts, photos, documents, or art that you’d like to contribute to the museum exhibit, please turn them in by Monday, February 22.

The next meeting will be this Thursday at 8:30p.m.

Benefit Show a Success!

bustudentsforhaiti — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:17:16 +0000

Last night’s show at the Middle East Downstairs had a great turnout and everyone involved is excited to announce: We raised over $1300! And that’s not including the sales of the live art that was auctioned off after the show. The same generous sponsor who has agreed to match all proceeds from B.U.-related Haiti relief efforts will be matching the proceeds of the concert, so that means we raised a total of over $3000 for Partners in Health.

Thank you to everyone who attended the show and to the artists and performers who were a part of the memorable event.

*Note to Performance Groups

bustudentsforhaiti — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:08:05 +0000

If you are in any type of performance group in Boston (you don’t have to be a B.U. student) and you’d like your group to perform at the event on February 28, please contact:

Cayla A. O’Connell

caylaoc@gmail.com

Alpha Phi Omega Spring Service Auction

bustudentsforhaiti — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:18:28 +0000

Success: APO’s Spring Service Auction raised around $400 for Partners in Health!!

Who: Co-ed service FraternityAlpha Phi Omega

What: Spring Service Auction with live performances by

Chordially Yours
Speak for Yourself
The BosTones

and auctions throughout the night

When: February 6th starting at 8:30 pm

Where: BU Central

What: 50% of proceeds will go to APO to benefit future service events and 50% will go to Haiti relief efforts via Partners in Health

Contact: mmellish@bu.edu for more information

We’ve Set a Date!

bustudentsforhaiti — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:08:52 +0000

Following Monday night’s meeting, we have finalized a date for the HCA event: Sunday, February, 28. Save the date!

More exciting news:

The event will now include a Creole 101 session + a silent auction. We’re currently collecting donations from local businesses and celebrities, so please reach out to anyone you know who would be willing to donate something. This could include signed copies of books, gift cards, basically anything you think people would want to buy. All proceeds will go to Partners in Health.

Also, students and clubs will soon be able to buy a square that they can sign and decorate. Together the squares will make a quilt that we will send with our donation to Partners in Health.

While the event is gaining momentum, we are seeking creative ideas, time, talent, and of course, energy from anyone who wants to get involved! Our next meeting will be this Thursday, so stay tuned for more updates, and more information on how to best contribute to this exciting and important event.

Announcing: Haitian Cultural Event Will take Place at Metcalf Hall

bustudentsforhaiti — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:32:05 +0000

Though the exact date has not been finalized, the HCA has scoped out a venue and booked a spot for the big event, which will take place in February, within one month of the earthquake, in Metcalf Hall. Following Friday’s meeting, we’re excited to present some of the decisions we’ve reached so far about the event, which will bring together B.U. students and the larger community of Boston for a unified cultural experience.

Attendees can expect to immerse themselves in Haitian culture from the second they walk in.
Haiti Kanaval 2009

There will be traditional Haitian cuisine catered by local Haitian restaurants, along with performances, guest speakers, and a chance to learn a Haitian dance. The event will be a celebration of and introduction to a country that might seem mysterious to us. Guests can see what Haiti was like before the earthquake, and learn from guest speakers, and professors what the earthquake means for the future of Haiti.

Also, for anyone interested in a more in-depth understanding of Haiti’s economy, politics, and culture both before and after the earthquake, there will be a forum concurrently taking place in a separate room adjacent to Metcalf Hall intended to educate and enlighten.

Just to show you how much of an occasion this is going to be, an anonymous donor has already agreed to match our donation to Partners in Health, with a donation of up to $25,000 and 200 volunteers have already signed up to help!

Benefit Concert at Middle East Downstairs

bustudentsforhaiti — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:58:09 +0000

When:January 31, 7pm-1am

Where: Middle East Downstairs

It is our obligation to try to help our brothers and sisters who have already withstood so much. In the wake of this disaster, aid organizations and the government of Haiti are in desperate need of monetary contributions.

To raise money for this cause, we are contributing in the best way we know how, music, art and reflection. This will be a night with live music, art, poetry and information. All proceeds will go to PARTNERS IN HEALTH.

JMP Live is proud to partner with all of these organizations to raise as much money and awareness for this worthy cause:
Middle East
The Boston University Haitian Student Organization
Hug Don’t Hate (Boston University)
Sigma Chi (Boston University)
Partners in Health
Amanda James & Allison Egdahl

Featured Music:
Code: Motion http://www.myspace.com/codemotion
Turtle Ambulance http://www.myspace.com/turtleambulance
Truman Peyote http://www.myspace.com/trumanpeyotemusic

Also featuring live artwork (auctioned), poetry and speakers

Contact:

Kyle Langan (203) 260-4039

Meeting Friday 3 p.m.

Need: BU Speak For Yourself Members