It's Arizona Archaeology Awareness Month, and that means digging up the past in a variety of locations around the UA campus. "Preserving our Past, Growing our Future" will last throughout the month of March. For more information, contact Ann Howard at (602) 542-7138 or e-mail her at ahoward@pr.state.az.us.

Grab your party hats and some beer money, the Arizona Diamondbacks are in town for spring training. The defending Major League Baseball World Champions begin their run for another title in their first exhibition game against Cactus League rivals the Chicago White Sox today. First pitch is at 1 p.m. at Tucson Electric Park, 2500 E. Ajo Way. For more information and prices, call 434-1000.

The Mall will be hopping this evening as the Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship presents a pair of bands at the Mall stage area from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Along with the music, the fellowship put together an informative multimedia presentation for any and all to view. For more information about the event, contact Guido at 310-7997.

Straight from the Big Apple, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is in town to bust a phat groove at Centennial Hall. The troupe, led by former Ailey dancer Judith Jamison, has performed its brand of modern dance in 48 states and 68 countries. The show starts at 8 p.m. and costs $54, $48 or $42, depending on seating. For tickets or other information, call the Centennial Hall Box Office at 621-3341, or visit one of the Web sites at http://uapresents.arizona.edu/0102performance.html or http://www.alvinailey.org.

Treating people with respect is an assumed behavior of well-educated people. Taking that extra step to understanding and helping people who are different is a great way to succeed and lead a happy life. UA Residence Life figured that one out and thus sponsors SAFE ZONE training sessions, designed to provide anyone interested with information about the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community. Participation is required for everyone in attendance. The session is free and open to anyone affiliated with UA. Registration requires a simple e-mail to safezone@life.arizona.edu. Locations of the meetings will be e-mailed in response to registration. For more information, call 626-4855.