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EAU CLAIRE — As part of National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, Oct. 12-19, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will present “OctSOBERfest,” eight days of healthy activities that prove alcohol isn’t necessary for relaxation and fun with friends.

Following is the schedule of events for “OctSOBERfest”:

Sunday, Oct. 12:

• Climbing Wall — McPhee 210C, 6:30-10:45 p.m. Free

Monday, Oct. 13:

• Booth in Davies Center, “When Alcohol Leaves a Lasting Effect” — 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• “A Day to Remember,” a special memorial service; the funeral toll will ring at 23 and 46 minutes past the hour in memory of people killed in alcohol-related crashes in Wisconsin last year — Campus Mall, 11:50 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 14:

• Booth in Davies Center, “No More Excuses” — 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• “Get Strong Stations,” Aerobics Class — Ade Olson, Room 199, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 15:

• Booth in Davies Center — 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Carolyn Cornelison, presentation to faculty and staff — Presidents Room, Davies Center, 3 p.m.; presentation to students — Schofield Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 16:

• Booth in Davies Center — 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• “OctSOBERfest” celebration — casino games, mocktails, prizes and free food — Higherground, 7 p.m.-midnight
• Campus Film: “Memento” — Davies Theatre, 6 and 8:30 p.m.
• Featured Artist: bluesman Paul Filipowicz — The Cabin, 8 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 17:

• Campus Film: “Memento” — Davies Theatre, 6 and 8:30 p.m.
• Featured Artist: bluesman Paul Filipowicz — The Cabin, 8 p.m.
• Residence Hall Karaoke Night — Higherground, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 18:

• Campus Film: “Memento” — Davies Theatre, 6 and 8:30 p.m.
• BBC Specials: Red Pin bowling and prizes — Hilltop Recreation Center, 8 p.m.-midnight
• Featured Artist: bluesman Paul Filipowicz — The Cabin, 8 p.m.
• Rock Band Terramara — Higherground, 10 p.m.-midnight
• Residence Hall Karaoke Night — Higherground, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

Sunday, Oct. 19:

• All Day Fear Factor$, $15 per two-person team, 25 teams total — Register now through Oct. 10 at Hilltop Recreation Center.
• Campus Film: “Memento” — Davies Theatre, 6 and 8:30 p.m.

“OctSOBERfest” is sponsored by UW-Eau Claire Activities and Programs, Housing and Residence Life, University Recreation, Student Health Services, National Residence Hall Honorary, the Residence Hall Activities Board and the United Hall Council.

For more information, contact Sarah Harvieux, Alcohol Education Coordinator, at (715) 836-2001 or harviesm@uwec.edu.

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Judy Berthiaume, Director
UW-Eau Claire News Bureau
Schofield 201
(715) 836-4741
newsbur@uwec.edu

Updated: October 7, 2003