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Monday, March 9
Foster Gallery Exhibit. An exhibit titled "Teapots: Functional, Formal, Narrative" will be on display through March 29. The exhibit is co-curated by Susan O'Brien, a ceramist and art & design faculty member at UW-Eau Claire, and Margaret Bohls, a ceramicist and art faculty member at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Both also are exhibitors. 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.

Women's Herstory Month Event. In recognition of Women's Herstory Month, UW-Eau Claire will host a number of events throughout March to highlight the contributions of women. Today is Back Up Your Birth Control Day. Information and protection will be available. East Lobby, Davies Center, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. More information.

Middle East Delegate Forum. A National Peace Foundation program titled "Islam in America: New Dimensions in Activism, Pluralism and Thought" will bring 12 citizen delegates from the Middle East to UW-Eau Claire. The delegates are visiting the United States for meetings and experiential workshops. A panel discussion titled "Islam, Civil Society and the Future of U.S. Relations with the Arab Gulf States" will be moderated by Ali Abootalebi, political science. Davies Theatre, 1 to 2 p.m. More information.

Computing Assistance & Training Technolunch. Charles Probst and Brandon Knuth, LTS, will present "What to Look for When Buying a Computer." Register online or by calling 836-5157. OL 1122, 1 to 2 p.m.

Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Candidate Open Forum. John Wells, a candidate for the position of provost/vice chancellor for academic affairs at UW-Eau Claire, will present an open forum. Hibbard 102, 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. More information.

Women's Herstory Month Event. A "Vagina Monologues" discussion will be held. Schofield 30, 3 p.m. More information.

Student Recital. Featuring Rachel Carter, trombone. Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 5 p.m. More information.

Eau Claire Jazz Festival Event. Ryan Jones, music and theatre arts, will present "Sounds of Jazz." Chestnut Room, Ramada Convention Center, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. More information.

Student Recital. Featuring Brian Claxton, percussion. Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. More information.

Tuesday, March 10
Foster Gallery 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 March 9 item.

Administrator Review Committee Meeting. See agenda in Late Meeting Notice. OL 1130, 10 a.m.

Viennese Ball Gown Sale. The sale, made possible by Marry-Go-Round Occasions of Strum, will feature a large selection of popular gown styles valued at $150 to $400 but priced from $59 to $99. Ho-Chunk and Oneida rooms, Davies Center, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Also March 11. More information.

University Senate Academic Policies Committee Meeting. See agenda in Notice of Meetings. Schofield 202, 2 p.m.

International Education Advisory Board Meeting. See agenda in Notice of Meetings. Wisconsin Room, Davies Center, 2 to 3 p.m.

University Senate Meeting. See agenda in Notice of Meetings. Tamarack Room, Davies Center, 3 to 4:45 p.m.

Eau Claire Jazz Festival Event. Take 2 and poet Marty Wood, English/Academic Affairs, will perform. State Theatre, Eau Claire, 5 p.m. More information.

Women's Herstory Month Event. Today Minnijean Brown Trickey will present "Return to Little Rock: a Seminal Moment in American Education and Civil Rights." Brown Trickey was one of the nine students from Little Rock High School who integrated the public school system during the Civil Rights Movement. Schofield Auditorium, 7 p.m.; Reception — Presidents Room, Davies Center, 8:30 p.m. See related item March 11. More information.

Planetarium Program. Tonight's show, "Ancient Horizons," a presentation about ancient Egyptian astronomy," is recommended for adults and children 12 and older. Tickets are $2 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 7 p.m. More information.

Student Recital. Featuring John Raymond, trumpet. Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. More information.

Wednesday, March 11
'How Green is Our Valley?' Annual Community Breakfast. This year's community breakfast will feature a panel of representatives from local businesses and institutions that have adopted environmentally-friendly ways of conducting business. They will discuss how these changes have affected operations, customers, employees — and their bottom line. They also will share tips on how to "go green." More information, including registration details, is available online. Spruce-Tamarack Rooms, Davies Center, 7 to 8:30 a.m.

Women's Herstory Month Events. Today Minniejean Brown Trickey, one of the nine students from Little Rock High School who integrated the public school system during the Civil Rights Movement, will have coffee with students at 9 a.m. in the Skylight Lounge, Davies Center, and will speak at 10 a.m. in Davies Theatre. See related item March 10. More information.

Foster Gallery 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 March 9 item.

Viennese Ball Gown Sale. The sale, made possible by Marry-Go-Round Occasions of Strum, will feature a large selection of popular gown styles valued at $150 to $400 but priced from $59 to $99. Ho-Chunk and Oneida rooms, Davies Center, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Also March 10. More information.

CETL Drop-In Discussion. Hans Kishel, Mcintyre Library, will lead a discussion on End Note. CETL, OL 1142, noon.

Faculty/Academic Staff Forum. Matt Germonprez, information systems, will present "Understanding Tailorable Technology." Presidents Room, Davies Center, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. More information.

Computing Assistance & Training Technolunch. Sarah Brower, LTS, will present "Got a New Laptop?" Register online or by calling 836-5157. OL 1122, 2 to 3 p.m.

University Recreation and Sport Facilities Advisory Committee Meeting. See agenda in Notice of Meetings. Hilltop Lounge, 3 p.m.

University Planning Committee Meeting. See agenda in Notice of Meetings. Schofield 202, 3 p.m.

Guest Artist Recital. Featuring Jessica Dunnavant, flute and baroque flute. Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 5 p.m. More information.

Eau Claire Jazz Festival Events. UW-Eau Claire's Jazz Ensemble IV will perform at 6:30 p.m. in the food court of Oakwood Mall; and Glad Panda will perform at 7 p.m. at the Acoustic Café. More information.

Guest Ensemble Recital. Six students of music and theatre arts faculty member Ethan Wickman will present "The Sounds of Space: Composing Music for Zeitgeist New Music Ensemble." The collaboration was born out of an existing relationship between Wickman and the members of Zeitgeist. The students, who received coaching from Zeitgeist throughout the writing process, were commissioned to write a piece that takes geography or the interplay of physical forces as its inspiration. Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. More information.

Jazz at Night. Featuring the Tom Krochok Group. The Cabin, Davies Center, 8 p.m.

Thursday, March 12
Foster Gallery 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 March 9 item.

'Empty Bowls' Fundraiser. UW-Eau Claire ceramics students once again are pitching in to help fight hunger in the Chippewa Valley by donating 200 handmade ceramic bowls to the Feed My People Food Bank for the organization's "Empty Bowls" fundraiser, a lunch and supper of soup, specialty breads and desserts. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1314 East Lexington Blvd., Eau Claire, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. More information, including ticket prices.

Dulany St. Patrick's Day Buffet. Blugold Dining invites faculty, staff, students and the public to its buffet. The cost is $8.05 per person and includes dessert. Call 836-5261 for reservations. More information, including a menu, is available online. The Dulany, Davies Center, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Computing Assistance & Training Workshop. Gene Leisz, LTS, will lead "Open Work Time" for CommonSpot. Register online or by calling 836-5157. OL 1100, 1 to 3 p.m.

Eau Claire Jazz Festival Events. Corey Cunningham and Mike Wolter will perform at 4 p.m. at Festival Foods; UW-Eau Claire's Jazz Ensemble V will perform at 6:30 p.m. in the food court of Oakwood Mall; and DJ DP and the Whiners will perform at 7 p.m. at Infinitea Teahouse. More information.

Arts and Sciences Curriculum Committee Meeting. See agenda in Notice of Meetings. Presidents Room, Davies Center, 4 p.m.

University Senate Budget Committee Meeting. See agenda in Notice of Meetings. OL 1122, 4 p.m.

Student Recital. Featuring Andy Rosevold, trombone. Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 5 p.m. More information.

Friday, March 13
University Research and Creative Activities Council Meeting. See agenda in Notice of Meetings. Schofield 202, 10 a.m.

Foster Gallery 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 March 9 item.

Eau Claire Jazz Festival Events. Ryan Jones, music and theatre arts, will present "Swing Music — It's all Jazz" at 2 p.m. at the L.E. Phillips Senior Center; and Ross Christianson will perform at 4 p.m. at Festival Foods. More information.

Saturday, March 14
Civil Service Exams. Information can be found online by following the "Monthly Exam Center" link. Note: Some exams may require preregistration. Schneider 100, 105, 107 and 202, 8:30 a.m.

Eau Claire Jazz Festival Events. Corey Cunningham will perform at 1 p.m. at the Goat Coffehouse; Tom Krochock will perform at 3 p.m. at the Harmony Corner Café in the Old Elbow School Shop; and Corey Cunningham will perform at 5 p.m. at the Acoustic Café. More information.

Sunday, March 15
Eau Claire Jazz Festival Event. Chris Bresette will perform at 1 p.m. at Borders. More information.

Monday, March 16
Spring Break. Through March 22. Classes resume Monday, March 23.

Civil Service Make-Up Exams. Information can be found online by following the "Monthly Exam Center" and "Make-Up Exam Center" links. Schneider 105, 5 p.m.