Hey grad students, you probably thought you knew how to write by this point in your academic career, but maybe you still have a little trouble narrowing the focus of your writing. Kendra Gaines of the Writing Skills Improvement Workshop can can help you tighten it up. In this ongoing series, she covers thebasics of graduate level writing. The workshops, which are free, are held in Room 413 of the Modern Languages building and are open to all graduate students. Donna Rabuck has all the information you'll need about the workshop, so contact her with your questions at 621-5849.
The Buena Vista Social Club is back in town. This time the Social Club brings along with it vocalist Omara Portuondo and special guest Barbarito Torres. The music begins at 7:30 tonight in Centennial Hall. Tickets rangs from $30 to $42 and can be picked up at the Centennial Hall Box Office or by calling 621-3341.
Think there was ever life on Mars? Think the answer to that question might lie in water under the Martian surface? Come to the "Paleohydrology of Mars" colloquium presented by Vic Baker, head of the Department of Hydrology and Water Resources, and you just might get your answer. The colloquium starts this afternoon at 3:30 and runs until 5 in the Kuiper Space Sciences building, Room 308. If you have any questions, contact Bette Evans at 621-6963.
Got money? Want more? The Extended University is offering the course, "Wealth Management for the Affluent Investor" at the Westin La Paloma. The class, aimed at those who want to maintain their wealth or those who will soon come into wealth, starts today and continues until Nov. 14. It costs $595 dollars to take the course, but the price tag includes textbooks, classnotes, individual meetings with instructors, and you're encouraged to bring your spouse at no extra charge. For more information call the Extended University at 621-7724.
Miss the half-mile of rolling green grass that used to be the UA Mall? Come refamiliarize yourself with grass at the lecture "Screening for Environmental Stress Tolerance in Turfgrass," presented by Kenneth Marcum of the department of plant sciences. The seminar starts at 4 this afternoon in Room 230 of the Marley building and runs for an hour. Robert Leonard can answer any questions you have about the presentation if you call him at 621-1977.
It's time to seize your destiny, or at the very least, get that promotion you've been wanting. Human Resources Development Programs is offering a "Managing Your Own Performance" workshop to teach you how. Come to Room 216 of the University Services building to learn how to increase your credibility, autonomy and likelihood for success. The workshop starts at 8:30 this morning and runs until 11:30. If you want more information, call 621-7701.
