Monday August 27, 2001 |

Open your mind and your heart to the published world of women and words. Beginning today, the UA Main Library presents "Speaking Flat Footed Truths," exhibit, featuring minority women's views on race, gender and identity. As always, the exhibit is free and open to the public during normal business hours. For more information on this UA Library Diversity Council and Africana Studies department co-sponsored event, call Cheryl Neal 621-2348.

Still need to get a few books, pencils or UA notebooks? Take advantage of the UA Bookstore's annual "Back to School" sale. Through Aug. 31, stop in the new bookstore, behind the Memorial Student Union Center, and receive automatic discounts on school supplies throughout the store. For more information on this money-saving event, contact Alina Twist at 621-8475.

Have you been planning to take that great sociology class but just haven't gotten around to adding it to your schedule? Don't forget that according to UA enrollment policies, today is the last day to add classes for credit from a zero- unit schedule. You will need to use a change of schedule form to update your schedule for the 2001 fall semester. For more information on dropping or adding classes, call the Registrar's office at 621-3432.

With the first week of classes behind you, the time has come to settle down into your desk and write your first essay of the year. If you are having trouble getting past the opening sentence, you might consider attending today's Weekly Writing Workshop class on, "The Process of Writing: Getting Started: Overcoming Writer's Block." The class begins at 5 p.m. and will be led by Kendra Gaines from the Writing Skills Improvement Program. For more information, call Donna Rabuck at 621-5849.

Feeling a little sluggish in the morning and looking for a fun and interesting way to boost your energy level? Check out T'ai Chi Ch'uan, an ancient Chinese movement technique currently being offered at Campus Health. The instructional seminars aim to teach energy, self-control and general well-being techniques. For more information on class times and prices, contact Campus Health Services at 621-7428.