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Monday, Oct. 30
Foster Gallery Exhibit. Nineteen artists from across the nation, including Gail Schellinger of Eau Claire, will exhibit works in a variety of media, including paintings, photography and works on paper, to sculpture, video projection, interactive art and installation art during an exhibit titled "SUPERvision: Responding to the Rise of Surveillance Technology." The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 22. 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.

Provost Search and Screen Committee Meeting. See agenda in Notice of Meetings. Presidents Room, Davies Center, 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Student Recital. Featuring Laura Barth, flute. Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. More information.

Tuesday, Oct. 31
Children's Center Halloween Parade. Children from the UW-Eau Claire Children’s Center will trick or treat from 10 to 11 a.m. on the second floor of Schofield Hall. Staff members are invited to bring treats for the children.

Foster Gallery Exhibit. See Oct. 30 item.

The Dulany 'Haunted Halloween Buffet.' Blugold Dining invites faculty, staff, students and the public to its "Haunted Halloween Buffet." The buffet will feature "rattlin' bones" barbecue ribs, "chicken alfraaaido," "spooky beef and vegetable pie" and more. The cost is $7.50 per person and includes beverage and dessert. Call 836-5261 for reservations. More information, including a complete menu, is available online. The Dulany, Davies Center, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

College of Education and Human Sciences Dean Search and Screen Committee Meeting. Schofield 202, 2 to 3 p.m.

Spanish Conversation Table. Led by Manuel Fernandez, foreign languages. Badger Room, Davies Center, 2 to 3 p.m.

University Senate Open Discussion on the Goals of the Baccalaureate. See agenda in Notice of Meetings. Tamarack Room, Davies Center, 3 p.m.

Screening of NOVA Documentary. The NOVA documentary "Ancient Refuge in the Holy Land" will be shown. This is the documentary on which Richard Freund's Nov. 2 afternoon talk, "Secrets of the Cave of Letters," is based. Phillips 265, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. See related item Nov. 2. More information.

Forum Advisory Committee Meeting. See agenda in Notice of Meetings. Arrowhead Room, Davies Center, 4 to 5 p.m.

Residence Hall Trick or Treating. A number of UW-Eau Claire residence halls will sponsor trick or treating for Eau Claire elementary school age and younger children from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. More information.

Trick or Treating for Canned Goods. Members of UW-Eau Claire's Forensics Team will trick or treat for canned goods and hygiene products from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the neighborhoods along Margaret Street, south of Main Street and west of London Road in Eau Claire. All items collected will be given to the Feed My People food bank in Eau Claire. More information.

Planetarium Program. Tonight's show, "More Than Meets the Eye," for adults and children 10 and older, compares naked-eye views of celestial objects with the views from binoculars, small/medium telescopes and professional observatories. Tickets are $1 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 7 p.m. See related item Nov. 4.

Wednesday, Nov. 1
Foster Gallery Exhibit. See Oct. 30 item.

Faculty/Academic Staff Forum. Kate Reynolds and Dale Gable, foreign languages, will present "English as a Second Language: Academic or Fluff?" Presidents Room, Davies Center, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.

University General Education Committee Meeting. See agenda in Notice of Meetings. Potawatomi Room, Davies Center, 1 p.m.

Computing Assistance & Training Workshop. Beth Kranz, LTS, will present "Introduction to Scanning." Register online or by calling 836-5157. OL 1100, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research and Sponsored Programs Meeting. Schofield 202, 4 to 5 p.m.

Student Ensemble Recital. Featuring students from the voice and choral division performing American music. Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 5 p.m. More information.

Women's Basketball. Blue and Gold Game at Zorn Arena, 6 p.m.

Men's Basketball. Blue and Gold Game at Zorn Arena, 8 p.m.

Jazz at Night. University musicians present the best in jazz. The Cabin, Davies Center, 8 p.m.

Diversity Workshop. For more information, contact Katie Strope at hoeschkl@uwec.edu. Chancellors Hall Seminar Room, 8 to 10 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 2
Diversity Workshop. For more information, contact Katie Strope at hoeschkl@uwec.edu. Potawatomi Room, Davies Center, 9 to 11 a.m.

Foster Gallery Exhibit. See Oct. 30 item.

1st and 10 Luncheon. UW-Eau Claire's head football coach, Todd Glaser, will provide video highlights of the previous week's Blugold football game and offer comments on the upcoming game. Various coordinators/position coaches and Blugold football players also will attend. The cost for the luncheon is $6 per person and includes a sandwich, soup or chips and a beverage provided by Mancino's. Wisconsin Room, Quality Inn, Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire, noon to 1 or 1:30 p.m. Also Nov. 8 and 14. More information.

International Education Advisory Board Meeting. See agenda in Notice of Meetings. Potawatomi Room, Davies Center, 2 p.m.

Guest Presentations on Research in Israel. Richard Freund, director of the Maurice Greenberg Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Hartford, will speak on several topics relating to his research. Following is the schedule for his visit: 2:30-3:15 p.m. — Opening reception for the exhibit "Burials, Baths, and Beyond: Archaeological Sites from Israel and Spain," Grand Corridor, McIntyre Library. 3:30-4:30 p.m. — Talk: "Secrets of the Cave of Letters: Rediscovering A Dead Sea Mystery," in Phillips 219. Visit the Web site about Freund's book of the same name. 7 p.m. — Talk: "Jerusalem of the Jews, Christians and Muslims," Phillips 007. Thirty minute talk followed by a question and answer period. See related item Oct. 31. More information.

WAGE Reading Discussion. Participants will discuss "Understanding Gender." For more information, e-mail wage@uwec.edu. Women's and Gender Equity Center, McIntyre Library, Rooms 2101 and 2103, 3:30 p.m.

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

Joint Student Recital. Featuring Amelia Wicke and Katie Salo, flute. Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 5 p.m. More information.

Campus Films. "The Talented Mr. Ripley." (U.S. 1999, directed by Anthony Minghella, 139 min., rated R.) To be young, in love and sociopathic. Welcome to the existence of Tom Ripley, an existence others are dying to erase. Set in the 1950's, a wealthy American industrialist hires Tom Ripley to fetch his wayward-playboy son, Dickie Greenleaf, back to America. Upon arriving in Italy, Ripley becomes obsessed with Dickie, his posh lifestyle and his beautiful expatriate girlfriend, Marge Sherwood. 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 Nov. 5. More information.

The Forum. A panel of three veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America will tell their stories during a presentation titled "Iraq War Stories from Those Who Served." Veterans Todd Bowers, James Downen and Mike Krause will discuss their experiences in the war and in coming home, offering a unique and politically valuable perspective on the war as they tell their stories without a media filter. Tickets, available at the Service Center, are $7 for the public, $5 for those 62 and older and UW System/CVTC faculty/staff, or $3 for those 17 and younger and UW System/CVTC students. Zorn Arena, 7:30 p.m. More information.

Friday, Nov. 3
First Fridays Presentation. Jeri Weiser and Judy Hull of UW-Eau Claire's Computing Assistance and Training unit of Learning and Technology Services will present "The Internet Revisited" for today's First Fridays program for senior citizens. The presentation will offer a tour of interesting and useful Web sites for senior citizens. A free continental breakfast will precede the formal program. Memorial Lounge, Christ Church Cathedral, Lake and Farwell Streets, Eau Claire. Breakfast: 8:30 a.m., presentation: 9 a.m. More information.

Foster Gallery Exhibit. See Oct. 30 item.

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

Computing Assistance & Training Workshop. Sarah Brower, LTS, will present Part II of "Dreamweaver Basics." Register online or by calling 836-5157. OL 1100, noon to 1:30 p.m.

Chemistry Seminar. Presenter: Allan Guymon, University of Iowa. Phillips 401, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.

Campus Films. "The Talented Mr. Ripley." Davies Theatre, 6 and 8:30 p.m. See Nov. 2 item.

Men's Hockey. University of St. Thomas at Hobbs Ice Arena, 7 p.m.

UAC Cabin/Local Talent. Featuring acoustic singer/songwriter Eric Veenendaal. The Cabin, Davies Center, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 4
Mall of America Trip. University Recreation & Sport Facilities is sponsoring a trip to the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn. A bus will leave Towers Hall at 8 a.m. and return to campus around 5 p.m. The cost is $20 per person, and must be paid in advance at the University Recreation & Sport Facilities office in Hilltop Center. For more information, contact Andy Jepsen at jepsenan@uwec.edu or or 836-2176.

Children's Planetarium Program. Today's show, "Lifestyles of the Stars," is a kids' show which will feature the Astrobus and a tour of the stars. Tickets are $1 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 11 a.m. See related item Oct. 31.

Football. UW-Oshkosh at Carson Park, 1 p.m.

Foster Gallery Exhibit. See Oct. 30 item.

Campus Films. "The Talented Mr. Ripley." Davies Theatre, 6 and 8:30 p.m. See Nov. 2 item.

Men's Hockey. St. Mary's University at Hobbs Ice Arena, 7 p.m.

Wind Symphony/Indianhead Honors Band Concert. The groups, directed by R. Mark Heidel, will perform a variety of works. Guest artist Brian Grivna will be featured as a clarinet soloist. Tickets are $4 at the Service Center. Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 7 p.m. More information.

UAC Cabin/Local Talent. Featuring singer/songwriter Sean Hogan. The Cabin, Davies Center, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 5
Foster Gallery Exhibit. See Oct. 30 item.

Joint Faculty Recital. Faculty members Jeffery Crowell, percussion; Christa Garvey, oboe; Tim Lane, flute; Dennis Lindsay, baritone saxophone; Nancy McMillan, soprano saxophone; Ethan Wickman, composition; Barbara Young, piano; and Jerry Young, tuba, will present a recital of contemporary music. Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 2 p.m. More information.

Blugold Performance of the Air. A weekly broadcast on WUEC radio, 89.7 FM, featuring the talents of UW-Eau Claire students and faculty. Today's featured group: Sigma Alpha Iota, 6 p.m. Complete fall semester schedule.

Campus Films. "The Talented Mr. Ripley." Davies Theatre, 6 and 8:30 p.m. See Nov. 2 item.

Monday, Nov. 6
Academic Staff Complaint, Grievance and Review Committee. Clearwater Room, Davies Center, 8:30 a.m.

Foster Gallery Exhibit. See Oct. 30 item.

National Student Exchange Informational Meeting. Students interested in learning about exchange opportunities are invited to attend. The application process, requirements and timelines for participating in a 2007-08 exchange will be explained. Students who have participated in the NSE program will be available to discuss their experiences and answer questions. For more information, contact Mary K. Ryan-Miller at ryanmk@uwec.edu or 836-2003. Eagle Room, Davies Center, noon to 1 p.m. Also Nov. 10.

Chancellor's Roundtable. Students are invited to discuss campus issues with Chancellor Levin-Stankevich and his staff. Presidents Room, Davies Center, 4 p.m.

Provost Search and Screen Committee Meeting. See agenda in Notice of Meetings. Wisconsin Room, Davies Center, 4:30 to 6 p.m.

University Symphony Orchestra Concert. The UW-Eau Claire Symphony Orchestra, directed by Nobuyoshi Yasuda, will perform a free autumn concert at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the Performing Arts Center of Middleton High School. The group is performing numerous afternoon concerts in high schools in the Madison area to encourage high school musicians from those areas to apply to the music program at UW-Eau Claire. This will be the group's only evening concert and is open to the general public. More information.