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Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004

Men’s discussion group

The Catholic Student Organization, in conjunction with the Newman Center, will host a Men’s discussion group to discuss issues of importance to students. The groups are student-led and the topics are picked by students. The purpose of the group is to give a place for students to honestly look at issues and feel comfortable expressing their viewpoints and learning from each other. For information, e-mail Casey Murphy on FirstClass.

Chemistry talk

The department of chemistry will host a colloquium entitled “Anti-Neoplastics and Plastics.” Andrew Vaino of the GenomiX Corporation will speak. The talk will take place at 11 a.m. in 428 Aubert Hall. For information, call Marjorie Paul at 581-1169.

Community meal

The Wilson Center will host a community meal, open and free for everyone at 6 p.m. at 67 College Ave. For information, call Timoth Sylvia at 866-4227.

Climbing night

MaineBound will host a $1 climbing night from 3 to 10 p.m. For information, call Paul Stern at 581-1794.

Friday, Dec. 10, 2004

Last day

Today is last day of classes. Contact your dean for more information.

Jazz series

The Lidral Duo will perform in the Bangor Lounge from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. as part of the Chamber Jazz Luncheon Series. For information, call Carole LeClair at 581-1793.

Biology talk

The biological sciences department will present “Ecological Patterns of Stability in the Early Carboniferous (Namurian to Langsettian) of the Silesian Basin, Czech Republic,” as part of its seminar series at 3:10 p.m. in 102 Nutting Hall. Robert Gastaldo of Colby College will speak. For information, call Donna Pond at 581-2970.

Star show

The Jordan Planetarium and Observatory will host “Season of Light: A Planetarium Show.” The show will take place at 7 p.m. in the planetarium in Wingate Hall. The event is not free. For information or to make reservations, call Alan Davenport at 581-1341.

Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004

Horse talk

The Piscataquis County Cooperative Extension will host an “Equine Breeding Management Clinic,” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Bangor Room of Memorial Union. For information, call Donna Lamb at 564-3301.

Reminders

Parking Ban

A winter parking ban is now in effect from midnight to 6 a.m. in all university faculty and staff, commuter and visitor parking spots, except for resident lots. The Hilltop – commuter section only, Nutting – overnight designated only, and College Avenue South lots are available for temporary parking during these hours. Vehicles in violation will be towed. Please plan accordingly.

Submitting information

Submissions for The Maine Campus Community Calendar are free, and can be sent on FirstClass to Ernest Scheyder or dropped off in The Maine Campus office located in the basement of Memorial Union. Please include all the important information about your event. Deadlines for submissions are 9 a.m. Sunday for Monday publication and 9 a.m. Wednesday for Thursday publication. First priority will be given to events that directly affect university students.