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Ongoing
* Every Wednesday afternoon from 4-5 p.m. through Dec. 17 (except the Wednesday before Thanksgiving), the Counseling Center will provide an experiential introduction to breathing meditation in Drummond Chapel, on the third floor of Memorial Union
* The American Red Cross will offer lifeguard training Oct. 26 and 30 and Nov. 2. The cost is $150 for UMaine students and $180 for all others. Contact Maine Bound at 581-1794 for information.
* Yearbook portrait sessions for undergraduates in the classes of 2005, 2006 and 2007 will take place Oct. 27-31 in the Grant Room in Memorial Union. No appointment is necessary and the portraits are free.
To sign up, visit ouryear.com and enter UMaine school code 377, or call 1-800-OUR-YEAR.
Monday, Oct. 27
* As part of Peace Week Oct. 28-Nov. 1, a panel discussion about religion will be held 12:15-1:30 p.m. in the Bangor Lounge of Memorial Union. Participants will discuss how religion and spiritual traditions address gender roles in the 21st century.
Tuesday, Oct. 28
* A showing of the move “Dreamworks II” will be held 6-8 p.m. in the FFA Room of Memorial Union. An open discussion will follow viewing, which is part of Peace Week Oct. 28-Nov. 1. Snacks will be provided.
* Maroon5 will perform at 7 p.m. at the Maine Center for the Arts, sponsored by Student Entertainment.
* Rocktopus will play an acoustic set 8-10 p.m. in Stillwater Canal Co. Pub in Memorial Union.
Wednesday, Oct. 29
* Myriam Medzian, UMaine visiting professor in peace studies, will present a lecture titled “Men and Violence: Why the Denial and Anger?” 12:15-1:30 p.m. in the Bangor Room of Memorial Union. The event is part of the Women in the Curriculum and Women’s Studies Program Fall Lunch Series.
* As part of the William S. Cohen Papers Forum series, a discussion titled “The Media Threatened? Protecting the Free Flow of Information” will be held 1-4 p.m. in Minsky Recital Hall. The keynote address, titled “The Reporter’s Privilige: Then and Now,” will be delivered by Stephen Bates of The Wilson Quarterly. For information and to register, call 581-2665.
Thursday, Oct. 30
* The University Bookstore will hold a book-signing featuring Dr. Joanne Putnam and her book “Beyond All Expectations: The Story of Paige Barton” 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Oct. 30. Putnam is a professor of teacher education at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. For information, call Holly at 581-1700.
* Join Elaine Kasket, M.A. and Stephanie Poplock, M.S.W. for a lunch-time discussion about coping with the holiday season noon-1 p.m., Oct. 30, in the Walker Room of Memorial Union. They will discuss the feelings and experiences that come up around the end of the year, including final exams, the break from the environment at college, the return home to family and friends, and making plans for the upcoming year.
Friday, Oct. 31
* The River of God Community and Worship Center will hold a “Gather and Gobble Fun Night” at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 31. Participants will bob for doughnuts, race, and enjoy barbecue chicken, potato salad and pumpkin cake. Take Exit 52, turn left on Route 43, and go 3.8 miles. For information, call Robin at 827-1933.
Coming up
* The fifth semi-annual Student Film Festival is looking for submissions. To submit a film, e-mail Paul Ezzy on FirstClass or call him at 581-7178 by Nov. 1. All entries must be completed by Nov. 5.
* Eva Weissman, a Holocaust survivor, will speak at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 in Minsky Recital Hall to commemorate the victims of Kristellnacht 65 years ago. Presented by UMaine Hillel, the presentation is free and open to all.
* Dr. Khidir Hamza, president of the Council of Middle Eastern Affairs in New York City, will speak at 7 p.m., Nov. 4, in DPC 100. Hamza is the former head of Iraq’s nuclear weapons program and will discuss his experiences working for Saddam Hussein. The event is part of the Guest Lecture Series.
* The International Student Association and the Office of International Programs will sponsor Culturefest 2003 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8 in the Field House of Memorial Gym. This day-long event is the grand finale of International Week, which runs from Nov. 1 – Nov. 8. Culturefest is a celebration of countries and cultures featuring international food, cultural exhibits and traditional songs and dancing.
* Culturefest 2003, UMaine’s annual celebration of cultural diversity, will be held 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, in the Field House. The event will include cultural exhibits displaying posters, maps, videos, music, art, clothing, and games, as well as an international food court, a fashion show, talent show, and a children’s exhibit. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the UMaine Office of International Programs at 581-2905.
* An examination of business opportunities in a rebuilding, post-war Iraq will highlight the agenda of a Nov. 13 conference, “Doing Business in Iraq: the Private Sector.” The conference, which will be held at Black Point Inn in Scarborough, is co-sponsored by the UMaine College of Business, Public Policy and Health, the William S. Cohen Center for International Policy and Commerce, and the U.S.-Iraq Business Alliance. For registration information, call the College of Business, Public Policy and Health at 581-1968. The conference registration fee is $850.
Halloween event? – Send your event information to Jacquelyn Farwell on FirstClass for
The Maine Campus Halloween
calendar. Deadline is Wednesday, 9 a.m.
