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Thursday
Mahatma Gandhi and Karl Marx
Bhikhu Parekh, UMaine’s 2007 Philosophy Distinguished Scholar, member of the House of Lords and author of “Rethinking Multiculturalism” will present “Mahatma Gandhi and Karl Marx” as part of the Socialist and Marxist Studies Series at 12:15 p.m. in the Bangor Lounge, Memorial Union.
Philosophy Colloquium
UMaine’s 2007 Philosophy Distinguished Scholar Bhikhu Parekh will also present “Gandhi’s Legacy: Is Gandhi’s Philosophy Still Relevant?” at 7 p.m. in the Devino Auditorium, DPC.
Friday
Economics Seminar
Jim Wilson will present “Modeling the Preconditions for Governance in the Maine Lobster Fishery” as part of the Department of Resource Economics and Policy Seminar Series at noon in Room 201, Winslow Hall.
Relay For Life
An overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for American Cancer Society research and programs; during the event, members of the University of Maine community gather at the Field House and take turns walking or running laps. Cancer survivors and caregivers are invited to participate in the ‘Survivor’s Lap’ at 6 p.m. The event will begin at 4 p.m. in the Field House. Call Luri Raymond at 973-1911 to register for this event, or contact Alisa Makson on FirstClass.
Taste of Asia
Enjoy Asian culture, food and entertainment from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Stodder Commons; free for students with MaineCard.
Saturday
Fourth Annual UMaine Martial Arts Competition
Competitors can register for $40 the day of the tournament. The tournament will begin at 8 a.m. on the first floor of Lengyel Gym. Spectator fee $3, senior citizens $1.50.
Acadia Rocks Classic – Level II
This course is well suited to gym climbers interested in gaining a multi-pitch climbing experience. Ability to belay and prior indoor or outdoor climbing experience are necessary. UMaine students $55; community $75. Call 581-1794 for more information and to register.
Local Whitewater Tour – Level III
Come along with Maine Bound for some whitewater fun. UMaine students $45.00; community $60.00. Call 581-1794 for more information and to register for this event.
Maine Garden Day
UMaine Cooperative Extension’s 14th annual premier educational gardening event; for more information or a brochure, call 800-287-1482.
Sunday
Zubenelgenubi’s Magic Sky
A public family star show especially for ages 4-7 at the Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium, on the second floor of Wingate Hall, will be shown at 2 p.m. Cost is $3 per person or free for students with MaineCard.
Monday
Wildlife Ecology Seminar
Marc Belisle of the Departement de biologie, Universite de Sherbrooke, Quebec will present “Should I Stay or Should I Go? Gap-crossing Decision Rules of Black-capped Chickadees Moving Across Agricultural Landscapes” at noon in Room 204 Nutting Hall as part of the Department of Wildlife Ecology Seminar Series.
Submitting information
Submissions for The Maine Campus Community Calendar are free, and can be sent on FirstClass to Brian Sylvester or dropped off in The Maine Campus office located in the basement of Memorial Union.
Bangor Daily News