The ancient Greek republic brought many inventions and discoveries that still stand as marks of knowledge and power. Plato was one orator and philosopher whose works and ideas are still a benchmark. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in the James E. Rogers College of Law Building, Room 140, modern philosophers from across the country will gather to discuss "Plato, Myth and Religion" in the sixth annual Colloquium in Ancient Philosophy. They will break down Plato's dialogues and monologues. For more information, contact Jennifer Baker at 621-3120, e-mail her at jabaker@u.arizona.edu or visit the Web site at http://come.to/Plato2002.

If you haven't already heard, computing and data-processing giant IBM stands accused of playing a role in helping Nazi Germany during World War II and the Holocaust. According to Anthony J. Sebok in a March 31, 2001, column on CNN.com, five Holocaust survivors actually sued the company, claiming it sold and maintained punch-card data machines for the Germans during the war, and some suggest they hold some fault for the horror of the Holocaust. Edwin Black, author of "IBM and the Holocaust," will be at the UA Hillel Foundation from noon to 1:30 p.m. to discuss the issue at length and speak about his book and ideas about the relationship between the two. For more information, contact Hal Ossman at 624-6561, e-mail him at ossman@u.arizona.edu or visit the Web site at http://www.uahillel.org.

Sometimes a performance needs just one person to carry the load. Tim Miller and his one-man act, "Glory Box," are out tonight at 8 p.m. at Nations Hall in the International Arts Center, 515 N. Fifth Ave., to tell a story, elicit a laugh and evoke some emotion. The show explores politically charged scenes of love, gay marriage and immigration rights. Due to frank discussion of adult subject matter, the show is recommended for mature audiences only. Tickets cost $25 and are general admission. For more information, contact the Centennial Hall Box Office at 621-3341 or visit one of the Web sites, http://uapresents.arizona.edu/performance0102.html or http://hometown.aol.com/millertale/timmiller.html.

Friday night is movie night at the Modern Languages auditorium. Tonight's offering is a World War I piece directed by Jean Renoir called "The Grand Illusion." The film delves into the interactions of people from different classes involved in the war, from the trenches to early urban life. For more information about the International Arts Film Series or tonight's show, contact Charles Scruggs at 621-3527, e-mail him at scruggs@u.arizona.edu or visit the Web site at http://www.coh.arizona.edu/COH/CALENDAR/filmseries/iasSpring2002.htm.