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Monday, Aug. 25
New Faculty College. Library 2023/breezeway, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

D2L Upgrade Workshop. Register online or contact Donna Raleigh at draleigh@uwec.edu or 836-5162 for more information. OL 1100, 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Luncheon for Faculty/Staff Advisers to Student Organizations. The Dulany, Davies Center, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Showcase of Excellence. This event will feature presentations by UW-Eau Claire's 2008 Excellence Award winners. Sponsored by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Council Fire Room, Davies Center, 2 to 4 p.m. More information.

Tuesday, Aug. 26
All-Campus Diversity Workshop. Chancellor Levin-Stankevich invites the campus community to attend a workshop on integrating inclusiveness, equity and diversity with strategic planning. For more information, contact Teresa O’Halloran, assistant to the chancellor for affirmative action, at ohallote@uwec.edu or 836-2387. Council Fire Room, Davies Center, 9 to 11 a.m.

Microsoft Office 2007 Overview Workshop. Register online. OL 1100, 10 to 11 a.m.

Chancellor's Leadership Group Diversity Workshop. Nursing 119, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Planetarium Program. Tonight's show, "Constellations, Myths and Legends," is recommended for adults and children 10 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 Aug. 30.

Wednesday, Aug. 27
New Faculty College. Library 2023/breezeway, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Faculty Presentation on Assigning/Grading Student Writing. Ruth Cronje, English, will present "The Dream of a Common Language: Toward Interdisciplinary Vocabulary and Standards for Reacting to Student Writing." The presentation will focus on proposing a vocabulary for common problems that crop up in student writing (regardless of discipline) and open a discussion about common standards that could be used across disciplines in responding to these problems.For more information, contact Cronje at cronjerj@uwec.edu or 836-5384 or Harry Jol at jolhm@uwec.edu or 836-3472. Phillips 266B, 9 a.m. to noon.

Continuing Education Expo. Skylight Lounge, Davies Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Microsoft Office 2007 Overview Workshop. Register online. OL 1100, 11 a.m. to noon.

Academic Affairs Personnel Workshop for Department Chairs, DPC Chairs and DPC Secretaries. Nursing 119, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

D2L Upgrade Workshop. Register online or contact Donna Raleigh at draleigh@uwec.edu or 836-5162 for more information. OL 1100, 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Grant Writing Tips and Strategies Workshop. Presented by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Presidents Room, Davies Center, 3 to 4 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 28
College of Arts and Sciences All-Day Retreat.

Residence Halls Open at 8 a.m. for New Freshmen and Transfer Students.

Microsoft Office 2007 Overview Workshop. Register online. OL 1100, 10 to 11 a.m.

D2L Upgrade Workshop. Register online or contact Donna Raleigh at draleigh@uwec.edu or 836-5162 for more information. OL 1100, 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 29
First Year Experience Meeting and Phase II Orientation. Council Fire Room, Davies Center, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Photoshop Basics for Classroom and D2L Use. Contact Donna Raleigh at draleigh@uwec.edu or 836-5162 for more information. OL 1100, 9 to 11 a.m.

Department Advising Meetings. Various Locations, 1 to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 30
Residence Halls Open at 8 a.m. for Continuing Upperclassmen.

Children's Planetarium Program. Today's show, "Solar System Adventure," is aimed at children 5-12. Tickets are $2 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 11 a.m. See related item Aug. 26.

Campus Films. "The NeverEnding Story." (Germany/U.S. 1984, directed by Wolfgang Petersen, 94 min., rated PG.) A lonely schoolboy (Barret Oliver) immerses himself in a book
called "The NeverEnding Story," an adventure about a magical kingdom in danger of being destroyed by Nothingness. As he breathlessly turns the pages, he comes to realize that he is
the hero the characters are searching for. Sponsored by the University Activities Commission of the Student Senate. Davies Theatre, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Through Sept. 1. More information.

Sunday, Aug. 31
Campus Films. "The NeverEnding Story." Davies Theatre, 6 and 8:30 p.m. See Aug. 30 item.

Monday, Sept. 1
Labor Day Holiday. UW-Eau Claire offices closed. Fall semester classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Campus Films. "The NeverEnding Story." Davies Theatre, 6 and 8:30 p.m. See Aug. 30 item.