Don't forget to ask your spouse/partner to come on Friday October 5th for the Welcome Reception Coffee for International Spouses and Families at the Bechtel Center

1. The Recruiter: Film

Come watch The Recruiter, nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the 2008 Sundance Festival.

"The Recruiter is a cinéma-vérité, feature-length documentary that travels to the Louisiana coast to present Sergeant First Class Clay Usie, one of the most successful Army recruiters working in America. Part surrogate father and part motivational coach, Sgt. Usie offers a very different vision of the army than is usually portrayed. The film interweaves the dedication and determination of this consummate professional, with the stories of Lauren, Matt, and Bobby, three teenagers whom Sgt. Usie actively recruits. Shot over a 9-month period, the film follows these three possible conscripts as they complete their last semesters of high school and weigh their options. After their graduation, the film travels with them to basic training, where they transition from students to soldiers. After seeing the day-to-day lives and realistic possibilities of these young people, whatever preconceptions you may have of their best options will be put to the test."

Organized by Stanford Says No to War

When: Wednesday, October 3, at 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Where: Bechtel I- Center Conference Room

2. Oktoberfest

The Stanford German Student Association (SGSA) is organizing its annual "Oktoberfest", with a traditional German-style BBQ (including "Bratwurst", potato salad, bread),
live music from the Karl-Lebherz-Band, and a selection of imported German beverages.

Come with your family and friends to celebrate Germany's most famous festival, here at Stanford.

When: Sunday, October 7, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Bechtel Assembly Room, Lawn, Courtyard and Kitchen

3. Canadian Thanksgiving Potluck

The Canadian Club at Stanford invites you to join them for a home-style Thanksgiving dinner. There will be some hockey on in the background to put you in the right atmosphere to celebrate. Turkey and fixin's will be provided if everyone else can contribute, pot luck style, to the event.

When: Monday, October 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Bechtel Assembly Room and Kitchen

4. The U.S. Presidential debate on Foreign Policy
Live streaming of the last of the U.S. Presidential debates, focused on Foreign Policy. This debate is moderated by Bob Schieffer (Host of Face the Nation on CBS)

When: Monday, October 22, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Bechtel Center Conference Room

5. Halwa Poori Naashta

The Pakistani Student Association at Stanford cordially invites you to another Halwa Poori breakfast.

"Experience the Pakistani traditional breakfast eaten all over Pakistan. Spoil your taste buds with a delicious combination of sweet halwa, spicy chick peas and hot crunchy puris. The food is delicious and is mostly vegetarian so everyone is welcome! Bring your friends along and have a scrumptious breakfast with an awesome company and learn more about the Pakistani culture."

When: October 27, 2012, 10:30am to 1:30pm
Where: Bechtel Assembly Room

6. Eid al-Adha & Turkish Republic Day Brunch
Celebrating Turkish Republic day with soujouk, fried halloumi cheese, white cheese, olives, sogus (tomatoes & cucumbers with olive oil and thyme), marmalade, tea and baklava.
Organized by the Turkish Student Association

When: Sunday, Oct. 28, 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon
Where: Bechtel Assembly room, courtyard, kitchen, lawn

7. Halloween celebration
I- Center’s Traditional Halloween celebration with movies and treats (and of course, pumpkins!)

When: Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Bechtel Assembly Room

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