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Supporting Refugee Populations: Part of the Social Issues Training & Education (SITE) Series
September 15, 2009 from 5:30am to 6:30pm – 240 Student Union What is a refugee? Did you know that 97% of the incoming population to Western NY in 2007/2008 were refugees? We’ll examine what it means to be in the USA as a refugee, the issues and challenges faci… Organized by Academy Events | Type: community, service
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Henna Tattoos
Ilya described the history of Henna/Mehndi Tattoos. Did you know that when the Henna first touches your skin, there is an instant "cooling" sensation? Thousands of years… Continue
Posted by Nikole Seitz on December 3, 2009 at 2:02pm
Tuesday, December 1 @ 1PM
Presenting a new perspective on body art and expression. Dr. Cheng discussed three types of art: body art, body modification, and body hacking.
When we think of tattoos and piercings, we are first intrigued by what is drawn or done to the body. However, we have to remember, that these are pieces of expression. A person who gets a tattoo or a set of… Continue
Posted by Nikole Seitz on December 3, 2009 at 1:46pm
How was your Thanksgiving Break?
We're curious about the fun you had back home on break!
I had a nice relaxing time not being seeing the inside of Hayes Hall and definitely ate too much food. It was my first Thanksgiving as a vegetarian which made my mom real nervous, but she handled the stuffed squash well! I also saw my friend who is living in NYC. We haven't hung out in two years- it was an awesome time!
Your stories?
~Derek
Posted by Derek Nichols on December 1, 2009 at 10:13am
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