Monday October 8, 2001

Looking to graduate early or simply get a few extra credits under your belt? The new schedule of classes for the UA Winter Session 2001-2002 is now available. The session lasts from Dec. 17 through Jan. 8. More than 70 UA credit classes are being offered at various times and locations. Although a limited number of Winter Session printed brochures have been distributed to college offices, the bookstore and Administration building, students are encouraged to use the Student Link for a list of classes for schedule planning. For more information on Winter Session registration and fees, call Beth Acree at 626-2663.

Celebrate history on the UA campus in honor of Native American Culture Week. Each day this week, there will be Mall events devoted to exploring the colorful past of Southwestern Native Americans. The action begins with an opening ceremony at noon today on the UA Mall, followed by a student cultural showcase. There will also be entertainers on the Mall stage. Native American arts and crafts vendors will display their goods. For more information on other Native American Culture Week events, call Aleena Hernandez at 621-9312.

Need to add a personal touch to that essay before turning it in? Learn to "Incorporate Quotes" into documented essays at today's Weekly Writing Workshop at 5 p.m. Kendra Gaines from the Writing Skills Improvement Program will lead students through the complicated task of researching and sourcing quotations for educational papers. Today's workshop is the sixth segment in a series of free workshops offered every Monday in Modern Languages, Room 411. For more information on other workshop topics, call Donna Rabuck at 621-5849.

Diversity paints the UA campus with pride as Coming Out Week opens with a Great Gay Wall Display on the UA Mall. Fifteen large display boards illustrating Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered history comprise the wall. Show your support and acceptance by stopping at the wall. This display is sponsored by ASUA Pride Alliance and is available for viewing through Friday between noon and 1 p.m. For more information on other Coming Out Week events, call Keith at 621-7585.

October is Breast Cancer awareness month, and many local eateries are doing their part to help out the cause. Museums are taking a different approach by honoring those who are at the greatest risk for the disease - women. The newest exhibit at the Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave., looks at images created by women from over 177 countries that signify womanhood and femininity. The museum is open today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission is $3 for students. For more information on other museum exhibits, call 624-2333.