Tuesday September 11, 2001

Are you still paving the way to your future goals and dreams by finishing up UA classes and looking for the perfect "grown-up" job? For inside information on which companies are hiring and who they are looking for to lead their companies into the future, check out Career Week 2001 beginning today. "Your Future Under Construction" is a simple way to get your feelers out on the Tucson community and abroad. The career fair will be held in McKale Center today and tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, stop by after classes or contact Career Services at 621-4224.

Grab a paper bag, throw in a sandwich and head on down to the UA Mall for a picnic with "Groovin' in the Grass." Find your way around the mounds of construction around the union and settle in for a noon performance by local bands. The event is free and open to the public and sponsored by the University Activity Board Concerts division. For more information on upcoming bands and afternoon shows, contact J.J. Kruglick at 621-5779.

Reading a textbook is nothing like opening a great American novel or flipping through the latest Stephen King project. If you are a new student looking for some tips on how to get through your biology book, check out today's "Making the Grade" series at 2 p.m. Sponsored by the University Learning Center and tailored specifically for UA freshmen, today's class focuses on "Reading and Understanding Your Textbook." The program takes place in Bear Down Gym, Room 201 and is free for all students. For more information, contact Stacey Hartman at 621-4548.

Having trouble getting your thoughts to effectively travel from your head to your hand? If you need a little help putting your ideas on paper, visit today's Graduate Writing Workshop at 4 p.m. Kendra Gaines, from the Writing Improvement Center, will instruct students on "Principles of Organization" for an hour in the Psychology building, Room 205. This free series is free and open to the public. For more information on this series, call Donna Rabuck at 621-5849.

With lawsuits in the media and gender discrimination running thick on college campuses, come get the story from the other side at tonight's UA Business & Professional Women Speaker & Book Signing at 5:45. Published author and business woman Christine Harvey, will discuss "Can a Girl Run for President? You Have the Power to Influence Your World Around You." For location information on the event, call Tessa Chalberg at 621-4608.