Classes are over, but there are still many events on campus during winter break. Here are some things you might want to know, see and prepare for.

Thursday, Dec. 12

DEAD DAY ÷ No classes! Spend the day studying, sleeping, freaking out about finals or attending any of the numerous events on campus.

UApresents: "TCHETCHE," a dance troupe from Africa's Ivory Coast. Through sensual movements, the dancers display to their audience that women are not the weaker gender. Founded in 1997 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Tchetche's mission is to renew African choreography and traditions, many of which pay homage to various gods. And besides, how fun is it to say Tchetche? 7:30 p.m. Crowder Hall. Tickets are $30 for reserved seats. For ticket information call Centennial Hall Box Office at 621-3341.

Annual Multicultural celebration of achievement: The Department of Multicultural Programs and Services will be honoring underrepresented and first-generation December graduates. To celebrate the cultures of our students, the program incorporates a variety of wonderful cultural traditions and performances, including Folklorico Dancers from Roskruge Middle School; Odaiko Sonora, an Asian drumming group; Vocal Ease, an all-female Jazz ensemble and a Dineh (Navajo) singing group. This year's special guests include students from the GEAR-UP program, a group of Wakefield Middle School students who, during their elementary school years at CE Rose, were chosen by President Pete Likins to receive a four-year tuition waiver if they graduate from Pueblo High School. UA alumna and vice president of Chicanos Por La Causa Lorraine Lee will be the keynote speaker. All are invited to attend from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Social Sciences building, Room 100. A reception sponsored by Multicultural Programs will follow on the UA Mall from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in front of Old Main fountain. For further information call or e-mail Monica Vega at 621-6595 or desotom@u.arizona.edu.

Ceramic art and pottery sale: The ASUA Art/Clayworks Club and Graduate Ceramics Alliance (bet you didn't know that was a club), not-for-profit, educational organizations for students in the School of Art, announce this year's Ceramic art and pottery sale. 11 a.m. to 7p.m. The Ceramics Studio, 1200 N. Mountain Ave. Call Io Palmer for further information at 621-3136.

Friday, Dec. 13

This is important: Payday for UA employees! Money, money, money. Now you can afford to buy all of those holidays gifts you have been looking forward to. The pay period covers Nov. 25 to Dec. 8. UA payroll: 626-3108.

Superstitious? It is Friday the 13th. Beware of black cats, walking under ladders, breaking mirrors and stepping on cracks in the pavement. Who has time for seven years of bad luck?

See the rings of Saturn at the Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium in what is expected to be the best view of Saturn in our lifetime. Volunteers with large telescopes will show superb views of the rings of Saturn, the winter sky and the Moon, weather permitting. Viewing is from 7:30 p.m. ö 9:30 p.m. on the UA Mall in front of Flandrau. Call 621-3646 for more information.

Oooh Ahhh: Winterhaven opens its annual light display. Fort Lowell and Country Club. Lights on display through Dec. 28th.

Dec. 13 ö Dec. 15

Fourth Avenue Street Fair: One of Tucson's largest events. More than 400 arts and crafts booths, 35 food vendors, four music stages, street performers, and more, all within a nine-block area of historic, tree-lined North Fourth Ave. between East University Blvd. and East Ninth St. from 10:00 a.m. to dusk.

Dec. 15

Collegium Musicum Christmas Concert: Presented by the School of Music and Dance in the College of Fine Arts. 4 p.m. Northminster Presbyterian Church. For more information 621-2998.

Dec. 17 ö Dec. 22

"The Full Monty." The Broadway smash hit musical about six pals whose desperate plan to get their lives back together requires them to lose their fears and their clothes. 7:30 p.m. Centennial Hall, $48, $42, $36, $20. For ticket information call 621-3341.

Dec. 20

Last day of final exams: Registrar 621-3432.

Dec. 21

Residence Halls close: Have a great and safe winter break. For additional information call Residence Life 621-6501.

Pre-Commencement Ceremony and reception: The College of Fine Arts honors the graduating students at a reception in the Arts Oasis. Academic attire required (cap and gown). Music Building Room 146 promptly at 7:30 a.m. RSVP by Dec. 13. 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Crowder Hall. RSVP 621-1301.

2002 Winter Commencement: 9:30 a.m. McKale Memorial Center. 621-7057.

Dec. 23 öJan. 1

2002 Winter shut-down: The UA will be closed through Jan. 1. All offices will reopen on Jan. 2, 2003. Questions? Call UA President's Office 621-5511.

Dec. 26

Winter Session Begins 2002: Classes begin. 626-8200.

Dec. 27

Last Day of registration for winter session: 626-8200.

Dec. 28

CCIT Closure: A power outage, to install an automatic switch for a main electrical power feed in CCIT will shut down all services originating from the building. Visit www.computing.arizona.edu for more information.