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The day we’ve been waiting for since last November is finally here! The first Presidential Debate, where President Bush and Sen. Kerry will debate their views on several national issues, will be held at the Convocation Center tonight at 9 p.m.! Don’t miss it!
Come by the Rat from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. for the Debate Watch Party! The Rat Plaza will be turned into a huge block party, showcasing the live debate at the UM Convocation Center.
Starting at 11 a.m. in the UC Breezeway, Best Buy and Geek Squad have partnered together to provide free services for students who need help with their computers. Stop by and see of you could stump the Geek Squad with your most difficult computer problems.
Applications for Kids and Culture mentoring programs are due in UC 240. For more information, call 305-284-GIVE or e-mail KAC.studorg@miami.edu.
FRIDAY
Come by the Rat from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. as Deejays Fyrewater and Elijah spin on four turntables in memory of Braden Ray, the UM student who died last week. A $5 cover charge will be collected at the door for Braden Ray’s Memorial.
Today is the last opportunity for students to view a rare, original copy of the Declaration of Independence in the lower lounge of the UC.
The UM chapter of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars [NSCS] will be hosting their Induction Ceremony at 7 p.m. at the Storer Auditorium. All inductees should arrive 15 minutes in advance and are asked to bring a canned food item to donate to “Bring a Can.”
Rock the Vote will be bringing its message of youth voter registration to UM, from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the UC Patio. This message will be conveyed through an interactive, educational festival, and a concert featuring some of today’s hottest, up and coming artists.
Alternative Spring Break Site Leader Applications are due today in UC 240!
FunDay Executive Board Applications are due today in UC 240!
Applications for Study Abroad are due today in Allen Hall room 212
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2
Come by the Rock at 1:30 p.m. for the National Gandhi Day of Service, a large youth-led volunteerism event in the community put on by COISO and LINK with participants from other groups such as UBS and Spectrum.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3
MONDAY, OCTOBER 4
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5
Locks of Love time is finally back! Brought to UM by LINK, professional salon stylists will be cutting and styling donators’ hair for free from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To set up an appointment, please email link.studorg@miami.edu. If you would like to find out more information about Locks of Love please visit their national website at www.locksoflove.org.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6
Last chance to donate to Locks of Love from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.! To set up an appointment, please email link.studorg@miami.edu.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7
Come by the UC Breezeway from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to fill out a brief questionnaire, learn more about Depression, and enjoy snacks and prizes as the UM Counseling Center commemorates National Depression Screening Day. For more information, contact Jose Sandoval at j.sandoval@umiami.edu.
Don’t forget the Fall Career Expo today at the Wellness Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Representatives from a wide variety of companies & organizations will be on campus to share employment and internship opportunities with you. Professional Dress is required! For more information, including a list of the companies that will attend, visit www.toppel.miami.edu/careerexpo.