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Monday, Sept. 4
Labor Day Holiday. UW-Eau Claire administrative offices closed.

'Labor of Love' Community Projects. A number of UW-Eau Claire students will spend Labor Day helping with community projects at Big Falls County Park, the Chippewa and Eau Claire County humane associations, and Bolton Refuge House. For more information, contact Paula Stuettgen at stuettpj@uwec.edu.

Tuesday, Sept. 5
UW-Eau Claire Fall Semester Classes Begin.

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

Planetarium Program. Tonight's show, "Constellations, Myths and Legends," is recommended for adults and children 10 and older. Tickets are $1 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 7 p.m. See related item Sept. 9.

Thursday, Sept. 7
International Education Advisory Board Meeting. See agenda in Notice of Meetings. Potawatomi Room, Davies Center, 1 p.m.

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

'Drink Like a Blugold' Event. Several UW-Eau Claire offices will sponsor "Drink Like a Blugold: Challenge the Assumptions." Informational and participatory activities will begin at 6 p.m. in the Council Fire Room, Davies Center, and on the Campus Mall to inform students about the dangers of alcohol abuse and offer other options for campus involvement, relaxation and recreation. At 8 p.m., guest speaker Jackson Katz will take the stage in Zorn Arena to challenge students to examine their attitudes and beliefs about alcohol. Full story.

Campus Films. "Tsotsi." (U.K./South Africa 2005, directed by Gavin Hood, 94 min., rated R.) Captivating audiences worldwide, this compelling story of crime and redemption has earned countless awards around the globe. Tsotsi is an extraordinary portrait of the choices that are made in life and how compassion can endure in the human heart. 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. 10. More information.

Foster Gallery Exhibit. Works by art & design faculty members Ned Gannon and Jian Luo will be featured through Oct. 5 in the Foster Gallery of the Haas Fine Arts Center. An opening reception will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. tonight in the gallery. 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.

Friday, Sept. 8
Foster Gallery Exhibit. See Sept. 7 item.

Campus Films. "Tsotsi." Davies Theatre, 6 and 8:30 p.m. See Sept. 7 item.

UAC Cabin. Tonight's show will feature the folk rock group Eager Anxiety with David Grossman and Patrick Finnegan. The Cabin, Davies Center, 8 p.m. Also Sept. 9.

Saturday, Sept. 9
Civil Service Exams. Information can be found online by following the “Monthly Exam Center” link. Schneider 100, 8:30 a.m.

'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 every half hour from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. More information.

Planetarium Program. Featuring "Larry, Cat in Space," a show for children 4 and older. Tickets are $1 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 11 a.m. See related item Sept. 5.

Football. Clearwater Bowl (Blugolds vs. Black Hills State) at Carson Park, noon.

Foster Gallery Exhibit. See Sept. 7 item.

Campus Films. "Tsotsi." Davies Theatre, 6 and 8:30 p.m. See Sept. 7 item.

UAC Cabin. Tonight's show will feature the folk rock group Eager Anxiety with David Grossman and Patrick Finnegan. The Cabin, Davies Center, 8 p.m. Also Sept. 8.

Sunday, Sept. 10
Foster Gallery Exhibit. See Sept. 7 item.

Joint Faculty Recital. The recital will feature Tim Lane, music and theatre arts, flute; and Namji Kim, music and theatre arts, piano. Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 4 p.m. More information.

Campus Films. "Tsotsi." Davies Theatre, 6 and 8:30 p.m. See Sept. 7 item.

Monday, Sept. 11
Foster Gallery Exhibit. See Sept. 7 item.

Civil Service Make-Up Exams. Information can be found online by following the “Monthly Exam Center” and "Make-Up Exam Center" links. Schneider 224, 5 p.m.