Wednesday October 17, 2001

Put down the newspaper and get your news firsthand at today's Mideast briefing at noon in the Hillel basement. Special guest Meirav Eilon Shahar, consul for communications and public affairs at the Consulate General of Israel, will discuss the recent war on terrorism and Israel's piece of the puzzle. Bring questions and comments to the Hillel Foundation building, 1245 E. Second St. For more information on future forums, call 624-6561.

What could be better than an hour of "Goddesses, Whores, Vampires and Gladiators"? Get your mind out of the gutter and check out today's archaeology lecture on the Aegean Island of Lesbos at 4 p.m. Learn about the Turkish cemeteries, ancient rituals and modern day attractions in Modern Languages, Room 350. For more information on archaeological lectures and the world outside of Tucson, call Mary Voyatzis at 621-3446.

Former Sandanista leader and published author Sergio Ramirez visits the UA campus today to share his thoughts on "Shared Trades: Integrating and Sharing Political, Intellectual and Literary Pursuits." Expand your horizons and learn the ways of the land from someone who knows the meaning of political turmoil. The lecture begins at 7 p.m. in the Center for English as a Second Language, Room 102. For more information on other lectures, call Robin Zenger at 626-7242.

Why pay for entertainment when you can get it for free? What would college be without the perks of free movie screenings? Catch "Life as a House" tonight at 7:30 in Social Sciences, Room 100. The feature film stars Kevin Kline, Kristin Scott Thomas, Hayden Christensen, Jena Malone and Mary Steenburgen. For more information on future on-campus screenings, call Diana Ziegler at 621-0768.

Add a little spunk to your usual Wednesday night with tonight's presentation of Fuzzy Jazz at 9:30. The band mixes traditional jazz sounds with funky modern beats inspired by Jamiroquai and George Benson. Get your groove on tonight at the Park Student Union Dining Room until 10:30. For more information on other Park performances, call Hannah Clayborne at 621-8046.

Don't look now! Relive classic horror at tonight's midnight showing of "The Shining." Bring a sweatshirt and something to cover your eyes with - Stephen King did this one right. The movie is free, and popcorn will be served in the Park Student Union Turquoise Room before the screening. For more information on other movie previews on campus, call Diana Ziegler at 621-0768.