Want an easy way to learn about bugs and get free refreshments along the way? Check out today's 11 a.m. seminar on "Insect Metamorphosis." Marc Tischler, UA biochemistry professor will attempt to explain the gravity of the situation using his expertise in biochemistry and molecular biophysics. Refreshments will be available at 10:50 a.m. in the Arizona Health Sciences Center room 5403. If you need directions or have questions regarding the seminar, please contact Erik Henriksen at 621-4104.
Pull your dream catchers off of your rear view mirror and grab a front seat for Kay Walkingstick's 5 p.m. lecture today. Native American students, professors and community members will be present to speak about the artist's paper and canvas pieces. Walkingstick will use a variety of media opportunities during the lecture located in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering room S202. If you have any further questions, please contact the UA School of Art at 621-7000.
Do you need a little help preparing for the GRE? Today is the last day to sign up for the University Learning Center's GRE preparation course. The 58-hour course is designed to provide comprehensive assistance with pre-test and post test review sessions. Sign up early to receive staff and student discounts on the $400 base instruction price. Locations for the course will be announced shortly. If you have specific questions about enrollment or wish to sign up for the program, please contact Karen Gutierrez at 621-4548.
Film director Krystof Kieslowski brings the second installment of his trilogy inspired by the colors of the French flag, "White," to the Modern Languages Auditorium. The film, which begins at 7:30 p.m., chronicles the distress of a hairdresser attempting to regain his ex-wife's love. The 92-minute black comedy draws a portrait of courtly love plagued by modern inconveniences. Tickets are free for students, but seats are given on a first come first serve basis. If you have any questions regarding future presentations sponsored by the International Arts Society please call Charles Scruggs at 621-3527.
Are you looking to add a little spice to your lunch-time conversation? Try sitting in on today's Sociology Brown Bag lecture offered by Ruth Lopez Turley from Harvard University's Sociology department. Beginning at noon she will explain why living in a wealthy neighborhood is associated with higher test performances and lower self esteem. If this sounds interesting, drop by Social Sciences room 415 for "When Does Relative Deprivation Matter?" For any further questions, please call Sherry Enderle at 621-3492.
-Compiled by Mindy Jones
