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Monday, April 6
Foster Gallery BFA Exhibit. The current exhibit features works by May 2009 bachelor of fine arts degree candidates. The exhibit includes a variety of drawings; oil and acrylic paintings and watercolors; digital photography, photo and performance art installations; ceramics; and graphic design pieces, including posters, packaging, brochures, identity systems and inkjet prints. The works will be on display through April 15. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 1 to 4:30 p.m. weekends. More information.

Student Research Day Illustrator Workshop. Register online or by calling 836-5157. OL 1106, 11 to 12:30 p.m.

Semester at Sea Presentation. Beth Hellwig, Dean of Students Office; and Michael Weil, College of Arts and Sciences, will discuss opportunities available for educators who participate in the Semester at Sea program. CETL, OL 1142, 1 to 3 p.m.

Fly Fishing Workshop. The UW-Eau Claire Environmental Adventure Center and the Wisconsin Clear Waters Chapter of Trout Unlimited will offer a two-part "Introduction to Fly Fishing" workshop. The workshops will run from 4-8 p.m. today in the EAC, located in the basement of Hilltop Center on upper campus, and April 8 along the Chippewa River near Haas Fine Arts Center. The workshop fee is $10 for students and $15 for faculty/staff and the general public. The fee includes a membership in the local chapter of Trout Unlimited. More information.

Student Recital. Featuring Lexi Zunker, flute. Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 5 p.m. More information.

Student Ensemble Recital. Featuring the Percussion Ensemble. Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. More information.

Tuesday, April 7
Foster Gallery BFA Exhibit. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 1 to 4:30 p.m. weekends. See April 6 item.

Classical Cabin Fever. Featuring UW-Eau Claire students performing classical music. The Cabin, Davies Center, noon to 1 p.m.

CETL Drop-in Discussion. April Bleske-Rechek and David Jewett, psychology, will discuss ideas and tips for mentoring undergraduate students at various levels of expertise and through various steps of the research process. Faculty and staff are invited to share their experiences and ideas about how to make the educator/student research experience successful. CETL, OL 1142, 3 to 4 p.m.

Student Recital. Featuring Mary Alice Zimmerman, piano. Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 5 p.m. More information.

Earth Month Panel. An Earth Month panel discussion titled "Clean Transportation" will include the following participants: Robert Eierman, UW-Eau Claire Clean Commute initiative; Brad Henderson, city of Eau Claire Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Commission; and Kyle Zander and Zac Barnes, AmeriCorps*VISTA. Menominee Room, Davies Center, 5 to 6:30 p.m. More information.

Planetarium Program. Tonight's show, "More than Meets the Eye," is geared 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 April 11. More information.

Wednesday, April 8
Foster Gallery BFA Exhibit. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 1 to 4:30 p.m. weekends. See April 6 item.

Faculty/Academic Staff Forum. Bianca Pedersen, geology, will present "Investigation of Groundwater Geochemistry and Seepage Rates Into Eutrophic Lake Altoona, Wisconsin" for the final Faculty/Academic Staff forum of the spring semester. Presidents Room, Davies Center, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. More information.

Student Research Day Illustrator Workshop. Register online or by calling 836-5157. OL 1106, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Women's Studies Awards Celebration. The campus community is invited to attend this event honoring the 2009 Women's Studies Awards nominees and their faculty mentors. Tamarack Room, Davies Center, 4 to 6 p.m.

Fly Fishing Workshop. See April 6 item.

Student Ensemble Recital. Featuring members of the Phi Mu Alpha music fraternity. Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 5 p.m. More information.

Student Recital. Featuring Andrea Fuss, mezzo-soprano. Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. More information.

Joint Student Ensemble Recital. Featuring the Wind Chamber Ensembles. Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. More information.

Jazz at Night. Featuring Dave Power. The Cabin, Davies Center, 8 p.m.

Thursday, April 9
Foster Gallery BFA Exhibit. Today's gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. See April 6 item.

Student Research Day PowerPoint Workshop. Register online or by calling 836-5157. OL 1106, 3 to 4 p.m.

Visiting International Scholar Presentation. UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff and students are invited to a presentation titled "Reflections from our Visiting International Scholars." Six scholars will present information about their countries and professional experiences. Sponsored by the Center for International Education and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Alumni Room, Davies Center, 4 to 5 p.m.

Biological Sciences Seminar. The Biological Sciences Seminar Series, funded by the Mayo Clinic, continues today with a presentation titled "Reed Canarygrass Invasions: Passengers and Drivers" by Amanda Little of the biology department at UW-Stout. Phillips 319, 4 p.m. More information.

20th Annual Hmong Fellowship Banquet. UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff and students are invited to attend this year's banquet, titled "Reflecting on Our Past, Strengthening Our Future." Sponsored by the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association, Luther-Midelfort, United Way and the UW-Eau Claire Office of Multicultural Affairs. Council Fire Room, Davies Center, 6 to 8 p.m. More information.

Earth Month Film. The film "Feed the World" will be shown. For details, contact Caleb Johnson at johnscal@uwec.edu. Hibbard 100, 7 to 9 p.m. More information.

Friday, April 10
April Break. UW-Eau Claire classes will not be held today. Administrative offices will be open. Classes resume Monday, April 13.

Softball. UW-Superior at Gelein Field, 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 11
Children's Planetarium Program. Today's show, "Cricket and Friends See a Comet," is geared for 4- to 9-year olds. Tickets are $2 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 11 a.m. See related item April 7. More information.

Sunday, April 12
'Blugold Performance of the Air.' Hosted by UW-Eau Claire student Chris Malina, this Wisconsin Public Radio show features UW-Eau Claire student and faculty groups. Today's show will feature Jazz Ensemble III. WUEC radio, 89.7 FM, 5 p.m.

'Culture Talk' Radio Series. Communication and journalism faculty member Judy Sims is conducting a faculty-student collaborative research project titled "International Awareness Through Intercultural Radio Interviews." For the project, UW-Eau Claire student researchers are conducting 20 interviews with people of diverse cultural backgrounds. The interviews will be aired as a radio series called "Culture Talk, which airs at 6 p.m. on WUEC radio, 89.7 FM. More information.

'Local Independence.' Hosted by UW-Eau Claire student David Smuhl, this Wisconsin Public Radio show features local music and interviews with people from the Chippewa Valley. Send music requests to localindependence@gmail.com. WUEC radio, 89.7 FM, 7 p.m.

Monday, April 13
Foster Gallery BFA Exhibit. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 1 to 4:30 p.m. weekends. See April 6 item.

Student Research Day PowerPoint Workshop. Register online or by calling 836-5157. OL 1106, 10 to 11 a.m.

Softball. Luther College at Gelein Field, 4 p.m.

Joint Student Recital. Featuring Tyler Anderson and Michael Vanderscheuren, alto saxophone. Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 5 p.m. More information.

Student Recital. Featuring David Hurd, piano. Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. More information.