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Monday, Sept. 6
Labor Day Holiday. UW-Eau Claire administrative offices closed.

Tuesday, Sept. 7
UW-Eau Claire Classes Resume.

Plant Sale. University Bookstore, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Through Sept. 11.

Planetarium Program. Featuring "Mr. Genius Tours the Solar System," a lighthearted introduction to astronomy for children 6 and older. The presentation includes an overview of the current sky. Tickets are $1 and must be purchased in advance at the Service Center. This show will be presented the first Tuesday of each month. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 7 p.m. See related item Sept. 11.

Wednesday, Sept. 8
United Way Donation Dropoff. New backpacks, school supplies, hats and mittens can be dropped off in barrels in the west lobby of Davies Center or in McPhee. Also Sept. 9. See related item Sept. 10.

Plant Sale. University Bookstore, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Through Sept. 11.

Student Employment Job Fair. Council Fire Room, Davies Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Campus Community Connection. Representatives from area businesses and organizations will be on campus to give students an opportunity to learn about local products and services. Central Campus Mall (rain site: Zorn Arena), 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Full story.

Thursday, Sept. 9
United Way Donation Dropoff. New backpacks, school supplies, hats and mittens can be dropped off in barrels in the west lobby of Davies Center or in McPhee.

Plant Sale. University Bookstore, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Through Sept. 11.

Training Sessions for Staff Members/Student Leaders on Sexual Assault and Alcohol Use. Faculty/staff members and student leaders are invited to a training session to raise awareness about the issues of alcohol and sexual assault. The session for faculty/staff begins at 3 p.m.; the session for student leaders begins at 5 p.m. Both sessions will be held in the Tamarack Room, Davies Center. See related item for students. Full story.

Campus Films. "Elephant." (U.S. 2003, directed by Gus Van Sant, 81 min., rated R.) This dreamlike and unsettling drama, which follows students at a high school before and during a harrowing shooting, received the Palme d’Or and Best Director prizes at Cannes. Sponsored by the International Film Society. 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. 12.

Presentation for Students on Sexual Assault and Alcohol Use. Incoming freshmen are invited to an interactive presentation titled "He Said-She Said" to raise awareness about the issues of alcohol and sexual assault. Zorn Arena, 7:30 p.m. See related item for staff members. Full story.

Foster Gallery Exhibit. The fall season will open with an Art Faculty Show, featuring works by Scott Robertson and Cara Tomlinson of the art & design faculty. Robertson will display landscape-based paintings; Tomlinson will show abstract oil paintings. An opening reception will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. tonight in the Foster Gallery of the Haas Fine Arts Center. The show will run through Sept. 30. 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. Full story.

UAC Cabin. Featuring singer-songwriter Emilia Dahlin. The Cabin, Davies Center, 8 p.m. Through Sept. 11. Full story.

Friday, Sept. 10
United Way Day of Caring. The campus community is invited to participate in a variety of fun-filled (and fund-raising) activities during this year's United Way "Day of Caring." The celebration will include live music, ice cream, a dunk tank, marshmallow golf and a theme basket raffle. All funds raised during the event will go toward reaching UW-Eau Claire's goal of $49,000 for the United Way of Greater Eau Claire. Campus Mall, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. See related Top News item.

United Way Donation Dropoff. New backpacks, school supplies, hats and mittens can be dropped off in barrels on the Campus Mall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the Day of Caring event. See related items Sept. 8 and 9.

Plant Sale. University Bookstore, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Also Sept. 11.

ORSP Brown Bag Workshop. The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs will lead a research workshop to discuss the Faculty Sabbatical Leave. Alumni Room, Davies Center, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.

Women's Cross Country. UW-La Crosse at Eau Claire, 4 p.m.

Campus Films. "Elephant." Davies Theatre, 6 and 8:30 p.m. See Sept. 9 item.

UAC Cabin. Featuring singer-songwriter Emilia Dahlin. The Cabin, Davies Center, 8 p.m. See Sept. 9 item.

Saturday, Sept. 11
Civil Service Exams. Information can be found online by following the “Test Center” link. Haas Fine Arts Center, Room 101, 8:30 a.m.

Planetarium Program. Featuring "Astronomy for Kids," a 30-minute program for children ages 4 and older. Tickets are $1 and must be purchased in advance at the Service Center. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 11 a.m.

Plant Sale. University Bookstore, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Soccer. Macalaster College at Bollinger Fields, 2 p.m.

Campus Films. "Elephant." Davies Theatre, 6 and 8:30 p.m. See Sept. 9 item.

UAC Cabin. Featuring singer-songwriter Emilia Dahlin. The Cabin, Davies Center, 8 p.m. Sept. 9 item.

Sunday, Sept. 12
Faculty Recital. Featuring Jeffery Crowell, percussion. Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 2 p.m.

Campus Films. "Elephant." Davies Theatre, 6 and 8:30 p.m. See Sept. 9 item.

Monday, Sept. 13
Foster Gallery Exhibit. See Sept. 9 item.