Science discoveries are often made public through the work of science journalists. If this line of work interests you, check out today's 9:30 a.m. lecture, "Science's Isolation from the Public Culture: Who's to Blame?" Tom Sigfried, science editor of the Dallas Morning News will focus his discussion, in Franklin Room 210, on the role of science journalists in today's society. For more information, call Carol Bender at 621-9348.
Have the last few days left you wondering where all of your time went? If you are finding it hard to complete tasks on a desirable time schedule, stop by the Bear Down Gym for a free Learning Strategies Workshop designed for teaching monthly, weekly and daily time management strategies. To take full advantage of the 11 a.m. lecture, bring a current class schedule, appointment book and calendar. For more information, call Karen Gutierrez at 621-4548.
A man's battle with AIDS haunts the Martin Luther King Jr. basement, as the Africana Studies Black History Month Film committee presents, "I Shall Not be Removed: The Life of Marlon Riggs." The biography of the gay, black filmmaker who died in 1994 touches on a variety of social and political issues relevant in today's world of racial conflict. For more information, call Tania Corliss at 621-5665.
Are you looking to land that newscaster position in New York or the film producer gig in Hollywood. Race down to Old Main's lower level, today between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. for information on how to get your foot in the right door. Professionals from the communications and media industry will be on hand to answer student's questions about possible career opportunities. For more information, call Susan Miller at 621-1408.
Let your inner child emerge with the pots and pans of your toddler days at the 7:30 p.m. show "Bang on a Can All-Stars" at Centennial Hall. Instruments including clarinets, saxaphones and electric guitars provide a collaboration of rock sounds and chamber ensembles for the audience. An Arts Encounter will be held in the Center for English as a Second Language building, Room 102 at 6:45 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to meet and greet artists from the show. For ticket information or reservations, please call the Centennial Hall box office at 621-3341.
If listening to teachers and retaining information has become a difficult task for you, try picking up a few tips at today's Learning Strategies Workshop, "Note Taking Strategies" in the Bear Down Gym. Students will learn techniques for listening, organizing and annotating facts at the free 12:30 p.m. discussion. For more information, call Karen Gutierrez at 621-4548.
