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Monday, Sept. 1
Labor Day Holiday. UW-Eau Claire offices closed.

Tuesday, Sept. 2
Fall Semester Classes Begin.

University Senate Executive Committee Meeting. See agenda in Notice of Meetings. Alumni Room, Davies Center, 3 to 5 p.m.

Planetarium Program. Tonight's show, "More than Meets the Eye," is recommended for adults and children 11 and older. Tickets are $2 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 7 p.m. See related item Sept. 6.

Wednesday, Sept. 3
GE Review Workgroup Meeting. See agenda in Notice of Meetings. Hibbard 701, 8 a.m.

'Connect!' Event. This event will showcase area resources, services and retailers available to UW-Eau Claire students. Central Campus Mall (rain site: Council Fire Room, Davies Center), 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More information.

Artists Series Advisory Committee Meeting. See agenda in Notice of Meetings. Alumni Room, Davies Center, 4 to 5 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 4
Fresh Start Farmers Mart. This on-campus mini farmer's market will feature fresh produce, flowers and locally-made products from the Downtown Farmer's Market Thursdays through Oct. 23. Sponsored by University Centers and the Foodlums. Rain or shine, north sidewalk in front of Zorn Arena, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. More information.

Investment Counseling. TIAA-CREF consultants will be available to discuss financial matters with UW-Eau Claire employees. You may schedule an appointment online or by calling Dianne at 800-877-6602. Birchwood Room, Davies Center, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also Oct. 21. More information.

Arts and Sciences Curriculum Committee Meeting. See agenda in Notice of Meetings. Presidents Room, Davies Center, 3:30 p.m.

Welcome Back Picnic. The UW-Eau Claire community is invited to a Welcome Back Picnic sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs. For more information, contact Christine Webster at websteck@uwec.edu or 836-3367. Owen Park, 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Campus Films. "Eagle vs. Shark." (New Zealand 2007, 93 min., directed by Taika Cohen, rated R.) This film is an offbeat romantic comedy about two New Zealand misfits who connect at a "dress as your favorite animal" party. Sponsored by the University Activities Commission of the Student Senate. Tickets are $2 at the Service Center for IFS members and UW-Eau Claire faculty/staff or $1 for UW-Eau Claire students. Davies Theatre, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Through Sept. 7. More information.

Party House 2008. Party House is an award-winning, interactive campuswide event designed to challenge first-year students' misperceptions about alcohol use. The program will highlight perceived use, abuse and potential consequences related to alcohol use. Davies Center, Campus Mall and Zorn Arena, 6 p.m. More information.

Friday, Sept. 5
College of Education and Human Sciences Academic Curriculum Committee Meeting. See agenda in Notice of Meetings. HSS 248, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Ralph Nader Visit. Ralph Nader, an independent candidate for U.S. president, will host a news conference at 12:30 p.m. today in the Alumni Room of Davies Center. Following the news conference, Nader will hold a 1 p.m. rally in the Council Fire Room. Nader's UW-Eau Claire appearance will be sponsored by the Progressive Student Association. Nader campaign news release.

Women's Cross Country. UW-Eau Claire Hokum Karem Race at Lowes Creek County Park, 4 p.m.

Men's Cross Country. UW-Eau Claire Hokum Karem Race at Lowes Creek County Park, 5 p.m.

Campus Films. "Eagle vs. Shark." Davies Theatre, 6 and 8:30 p.m. See Sept. 4 item.

UAC Cabin. The opening show by Minneapolis-based indie folk musician Andy Elwell will be the first to showcase The Cabin's completely renovated performance space. The Cabin, Davies Center, 8 p.m. More information.

Saturday, Sept. 6
Children's Planetarium Program. Today's show, "Lifestyles of the Stars," is aimed at children 6-12. Tickets are $2 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 11 a.m. See related item Sept. 2.

'See EC' Bus Tours. Buses will take UW-Eau Claire students around Eau Claire to help familiarize them with the city and its offerings. Buses will leave Towers Hall on the hour from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Jacqueline Bonneville at bonnevjk@uwec.edu or 836-3487.

Women's Soccer. Augsburg College at Bollinger Fields, 1 p.m.

Campus Films. "Eagle vs. Shark." Davies Theatre, 6 and 8:30 p.m. See Sept. 4 item.

Sunday, Sept. 7
Faculty Recital. Featuring Phillip Ostrander, trombone. Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 2 p.m. More information.

Campus Films. "Eagle vs. Shark." Davies Theatre, 6 and 8:30 p.m. See Sept. 4 item.

Monday, Sept. 8
Blugold Marching Band Performance at Packers Season Opener. The UW-Eau Claire Blugold Marching Band will perform a halftime show during the Green Bay Packers season opener against the Minnesota Vikings tonight at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. More information.