By
Mindy Jones
Are your school textbooks collecting dust on your shelf or have they never been removed from the wrappers? If you are intimidated by college texts and are looking for an easier way to digest the information, check out today's 11 a.m. Learning Strategies Workshop in Bear Down Gym. This free workshop will cover previewing, reviewing and annotating UA textbooks. To get the most out of this session, please bring any books you are currently using. For more information, contact Karen Gutierrez at 621-4548.
Innovation meets history at today's American Indian Spring 2001 lecture series in the Harvill building, Room 415. Resident artists will guide viewers on an artistic tour of Melanie Yazzi's work and how it has changed over the years. The artist warns viewers that stereotypical imagery of American Indians will not be present, but rather more modern and "fun" art will be on display. For more information on this 11 a.m. lecture, call Claudia Nelson at 626-9181.
If you are having trouble remembering how you formulated last semester's grade-A thesis, check out today's Writing About Literature Workshop, "Review of Writing Techniques and Analytical Strategies." Kendra Gaines will lead students in a discussion focused on topics that have been reviewed throughout the semester. This is part of a free weekly series held in Modern Languages building, Room 413. For more information, call Donna Rabuck at 621-5849.
Back and forth bantering grabs a seat at today's Impact Series discussion, "Argument and Computation." Scotland professor Chris Reed will lead students in a discussion on argumentation, natural language generation, and multi-agent systems. The lecture will begin at 3 p.m. in Harvill building, Room 428. For more information on standing your ground, contact Sharon Farmer at 626-7418.
The Center for Creative Photography opens its doors for tonight's 5:30 p.m. gallery speaker Richard Loveless. The discussion will include information on "Human Modes in Digital Codes" and explain the connection between science, art and engineering. Loveless will explore the changes in art creation and display with recent advancements in technology. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Jeanne Courtemanche at 621-7968.
When was the last time your favorite pop song included lyrics about molecules, physics and the solar system? For a new approach to upbeat music, check out tonight's Steward Observatory Public Evening Event, "Cosmic Cabaret." Performed by San Francisco State University physics and astronomy teacher Lynda Williams, the 7:30 p.m. show combines humor with education to teach students about the possibilities of science. For more information on the show in Steward Observatory Room N210, call Thomas Fleming at 621-5049.
