TODAY
C.A.C. presents a Sneak Peek of the movie Fighting Temptations at Cosford Cinema at 9 p.m.
Want to know how to get work done and still have a life? Academic Development Center has the answer. Join them from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the ADC classroom.
WEDNESDAY September 10
C.A.C. presents Identity starring John Cusack and UM alum Ray Liotta at Cosford Cinema, 8 p.m.
The International Education and Exchange Programs office hosts an information session on Study Abroad Programs at 12 p.m. Food will be served. For more information call 8-3434 or stop by Allen Hall 212.
The Center for Latin American Studies will host a two-day symposium, today and tomorrow, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the military coup in Chile. Call 8-1854 for more information.
THURSDAY September 11
HP presents Patio Jams with Jessie Jackson project from 12 to 1:30 p.m. on the UC Patio.
Feeling parched? Come to Thirsty Thursday’s at the Rat from 7 to 10 p.m.
Come to Culture 101 at 7:30 p.m. in the UC.
FRIDAY September 12
Last day to drop a course without a “W.”
Last day to file for candidacy for Student Government elections.
Show your letters at Fraternity Bid Day on the UC Patio at 5 p.m.
MONDAY September 15
Hispanic Heritage Month begins with food from the Latin Market and the sounds of live Latin music. Performances by Grupo Prisma and Salsa Craze will be on the UC Patio from 12 to 2 p.m. Don’t forget to enter to win a trip for two to the Dominican Republic.
The Judaic Studies Program Brown Bag Lunch Series invites you to works in progress by Dr. Ira Sheskin, associate professor of geography, fellow of the Miller Center and director of the Jewish Demography Project. Dr. Sheskin will speak on “How Jewish Communities Differ: Perspectives from Demographic Research,” from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at The Sue and Leonard Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies, 105 Merrick Building. The event is free, and students are welcome. You can bring your own lunch or, if you prefer, we can order you a wrap, chips and soda from Chartwells for $7.25. Please RSVP by Friday, Sep. 12 to 8-8180 or aberezin@miami.edu.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund is volunteering at the Town Hall Meeting at Miami Senior High. If you’re interested in participating, meet at Stanford Circle at 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact Elena Gonzalez at miamischolarchapter@hotmail.com.
TUESDAY September 16
Join the Hispanic Scholarship Fund at Miami Beach Senior High to host an event about the importance of a college education. Contact jrangel@hsf.net for more information
WEDNESDAY September 17
C.A.C. presents X-2 at Cosford Cinema at 8 p.m. Bring your ‘Cane Card and get in free.
THURSDAY September 18
Hispanic Heritage Month continues with a Poetry Slam featuring local Cuban poet Lourdes Simon at the Rat from 8:30 to 10 p.m. All work must be original and related to Hispanic Heritage Month. All poetry must be submitted in advance to MSA in building 21-P.
WEDNESDAY October 1
Take a break from the hot sun and have some ice cream! Dippin’ Dots: Ice Cream of the Future is open for business outside the University Center across from the Bookstore. You can choose from three flavors: chocolate, vanilla or cookies n’ cream for only $3 (tax inclusive). Dippin’ Dots is open Monday – Friday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.