Despite nationwide efforts to reduce hate crimes, racist killings, schoolhouse shootings and homophobic attacks continue to dominate the media. Come learn the motives behind these crimes in a documentary that features the death of Matthew Shepard, the Columbine shooting and the dragging death of James Byrd. Filmmakers Brent Scarpo and Martin Bedogne are taking their film to campuses nationwide to educate students about the hate crimes that have captured national attention. The screening starts at 7 tonight in the Arizona Ballroom of the Memorial Student Union. Call Matt Helm at 626-4905 for more information about the documentary.
Festivities celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month continue at the Arizona State Museum tonight with their "Rare Glimpses" workshop series. Tonight's program focuses on Maiolica pottery, with Florence Lister, the museum's research associate, using example's from the museum's collection to discuss the European earthenware tradition brought to the Southwest by the Spanish. The workshop takes place in Room 309 of the Arizona State Museum and starts at 7 p.m. The two-hour program costs $25 for museum members and $30 for non-members.
Ever get that gut feeling but you're afraid to follow it? Well maybe you shouldn't be, and this week's Leadership Workshop will explain to you why. The Leadership Enrichment Certification Program gives you the chance to improve your rŽsumŽ ten-fold. The workshops will help you gain a competitive edge in the job market, organize your rŽsumŽ and learn how to wow potential employers. The program starts at 3 p.m. today in the Tucson Room of the Student Union. Contact Matt Helm at 626-4905 for more details.
You always hear Oprah talking about how great journal-keeping is, and now the Writing Works Center class is preaching the same thing. What's all this hoopla about? Stop by the University Services Building at 6:30 tonight for a workshop that will show you how journaling can help with problem-solving, organizational skills and goal planning. Instructors will also teach you how these skills can jump start your career. The workshops cost $119. Call Susan Dick at 621-7724 to sign up for the classes.
Trying to get buddy-buddy with your professors? Sign up for the "Eggs a la Campus" breakfast. You'll have the chance to dine with the professor of your choice, schmooze with other instructors in your major and hopefully earn yourself an "A." The breakfast will take place on Oct. 4 at 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. And what teacher wouldn't love a student who gets up at the crack of dawn just to eat with them? So email mayte@email.arizona.edu to reserve your spot for you and your favorite professor.
