FYI Topics for Monday May 21, 2012
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  1. Language Learning and Processing Study
  2. 2012 MFA Thesis Exhibition Commencement Hours
  3. Weight Watchers at Work--Free Meeting Wednesday!
  4. Are you a native speaker of English or Arabic? participants needed for study

1. Language Learning and Processing Study

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 8:00 AM - Thursday, June 21, 2012 12:00 PM
Where: Jimenez : 0202
Event Type(s): Other

Fun at the zoo
Description: You will hear sentences about the adventures of animals and human characters and answer occasional comprehension questions based on what you read. In addition, you will complete a series of short language-related tasks. If you're interested in participating, please email us the day and time most convenient for you. The study will take place in Jimenez Hall at the University of Maryland, College Park. If you are interested, or you would like to obtain more information, send an email to umdstudy@gmail.com.
Eligibility Requirements: Must be native speaker of English, preferably monolingual.
Duration: 1 hour or 1.5 hours
When: From Monday, May 21-June 21
Compensation: $20

For more information, contact:
Ilina Stojanovska
+1 301 405 4926



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2. 2012 MFA Thesis Exhibition Commencement Hours

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Art-Sociology : 2202
Event Type(s): Other,Art Exhibition,Movie/Film/Video,Recreation,Special Event

2012 MFA Thesis Exhibition
Location: The Art Gallery, 2202 Art-Sociology Building

The Art Gallery will be open to the public on Monday, May 21 during UMD's various commencement ceremonies. The Art Gallery is located at 2202 Art-Sociology Building on the University of Maryland College Park campus. Please visit http://www.artgallery.umd.edu or call 301-405-2763 for more information.

The works exhibited by this year's 2012 MFA Exhibition candidates Selin Balci, Michael Booker, Felicia Glidden, Peter Karis, Adam Nelson, and Alex Peace represent the culmination of their studies and their artistic development during their time at the University of Maryland. The exhibition will be open to the public through Friday, May 25, 2012.

Website: www.artgallery.umd.edu

Ticket Information:
Charges: FREE FREE; ;
Available at: FREE

For more information, contact:
Jewell B. Watson
The Art Gallery
+1 301 405 1474

www.artgallery.umd.edu



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3. Weight Watchers at Work--Free Meeting Wednesday!

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: Health Center : Heilsa Room
Event Type(s): Health

Spring semester is over, the students are scattering. Now it is time to take care of you! Check out the Weight Watchers meeting that has been running on campus for years. We meet in the Health Center on Wednesdays (weigh in 11:45, meeting 12-12:30). Cost per month is $39.95--a $3.00 discount over what you would get in another Weight Watchers center. We'll give you information on how to enroll with this discount. If you want to change your life, come check us out!

For more information, contact:
Jeannette Lee Oliver
+1 301 405 5565



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4. Are you a native speaker of English or Arabic? participants needed for study

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 10:00 AM - Thursday, May 31, 2012 8:00 PM
Where: Jimenez Hall, SLA lab
Event Type(s): Other

1) Undergraduate student volunteers are needed to participate in a brief study of the effectiveness of a new approach to language teaching and learning. The study will last no more than 60 minutes. Participants will be compensated with $20.00 for their participation.

2) Graduate student volunteers are needed to participate in a brief study of the effectiveness of a new approach to language teaching and learning. The study will last no more than 2 hours. Participants will be compensated with $40.00 for their participation.


Please contact Jiyong Lee by May 25th at jlee0123@umd.edu

For more information, contact:
Jiyong Lee
+1 240-997-6943



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