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Oct. 19, 2007

Contact: Rita Munzenrider, director, University Relations, 406-243-4824.

UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA EVENTS MONDAY, OCT. 22, THROUGH MONDAY, OCT. 29, 2007

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Monday, Oct. 22

"Tides: Everglade" - Gallery of Visual Arts. A multimedia installation by artist Jarod Charzewski, assistant professor of art at the College of Charleston in South Carolina. At the gallery through Friday, Nov. 9. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays; Monday by appointment, 406-243-2813. Information: Cathryn Mallory, gallery director, 406-243-2813, [email protected].

Exhibition: Brian DeLevie - University Center Art Gallery, second floor, Room 227. At the gallery through Friday, Nov. 9. The exhibition is a sampling of DeLevie's mastery in digital images and video. Opening reception: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1. Free and open to the public. Gallery hours: Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: Brett Svetlik or Matthew Bullis, gallery directors, 406-243-4991, [email protected].

"Women Working Abroad, Really?" - 1:30 p.m., University Center Room 332. Presenter: Nancy Napier, director of International Business Programs, Boise State University, and executive director of the Global Business Consortium of Idaho. Free and open to the public. Information: UM International Programs, 406-243-2288.

"What Determines Climate Sensitivity?" - 3:10-4:30 p.m., Gallagher Business Building Room 123. Presenter: James Hansen, director of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies and adjunct professor of earth and environmental sciences at Columbia University's Earth Institute. Free and open to the public. In conjunction with UM's 2007-08 President's Lecture Series, http://www.umt.edu/president/pls. Information: UM history Professor Richard Drake, lecture series coordinator, 406-243-2981, [email protected].

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Integrative Microbiology and Biochemistry Seminar - 4:10-5 p.m., Skaggs Building Room 117. "Leaving the Ivory Tower -- From Lab to Wall Street." Presenter: UM alumnus Rahul Jasuja, managing director of life science research at MDB Capital Group, a biotechnology firm based in Santa Monica. Free and open to the public. Information: Sherrie Wright, 406-243-4433, [email protected].

"Blazing New Trails in Journalism (Anybody Got a Compass?)" - 7 p.m., University Center Theater. Presenter: UM's 2007 T. Anthony Pollner Distinguished Professor John Woestendiek, a features reporter for the Baltimore Sun. Woestendiek also has worked at the Arizona Daily Star, Lexington-Herald Leader, Charlotte Observer and Philadelphia Inquirer, where in 1987 he won the Pulitzer Prize in investigative reporting. Free and open to the public. Information: Rebecca Schiel, UM School of Journalism, 406-243-4001, rebecca. schiel@mso. umt. edu.

"Last Call" and Discussion, Book Signing - 7 p.m., North Underground Lecture Hall. "Last Call" is the 2002 film adaptation of "Against the Current: As I Remember F. Scott Fitzgerald," a memoir by Frances Ring, Fitzgerald's secretary 1938-40. Frances Ring will be at the event for an informal discussion and book signing. Copies of the book are available at The Bookstore at UM. Sponsored by the UM Department of English. Free and open to the public. Information: Pascal Bardet, visiting Fitzgerald scholar, [email protected].

"The Threat to the Planet: How Can We Avoid Dangerous Human-Made Climate Change?" - 8 p.m., University Center Ballroom. The third installment of the 2007-08 President's Lecture Series. Presenter: James Hansen, director of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies and adjunct professor of earth and environmental sciences at Columbia University's Earth Institute. Free and open to the public. A complete lecture series schedule is online at http://www.umt.edu/president/pls. Information: UM history Professor Richard Drake, lecture series coordinator, 406-243-2981, [email protected].

Tuesday, Oct. 23

Registration Deadline: 5K Turkey Trot — Open to the public. Event is Saturday, Oct. 27. Cost: $15. Information: UM Campus Recreation Program, 406-243-2804, campusrec@mso. umt. edu.

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"Know Your Rights" - 6 p.m., University Theatre. A panel discussion with experts including UM Assistant Professor Andrew King Ries (criminal law); local defense attorney Craig Shannon; Josh Van de Wetering, U.S. attorney; and Jim Lemcke, director of UM Public Safety. Open forum format to discuss the interpretations of the law pertaining to students' rights on and off campus from various professional entities' perspectives. Students are encouraged to bring questions they have about specific rights or to come to hear others' inquiries about the law. Information: E-mail Angela Goodhope at [email protected] or Brett Schandelson at [email protected].

International Law Class Session Open To Public - 7-9 p.m., School of Law Castles Center. An event to celebrate U.N. Week. Free and open to the public. UM law faculty members David Aronofsky and Anna Conley will present a brief overview lecture followed by student presentations. Public comment and questions after the presentations. Topic: humanitarian intervention. Information: UM Professor Emeritus Robert McKelvey, rwmckelvey@msn. com.

Faculty Jazz Combo Recital - 7:30 p.m., Music Recital Hall. $6 general; $4 students/seniors. Information: UM Department of Music, 406-243-6880, gr iz. music@umontana. edu.

"The Good Person of Setzuan" - 7:30 p.m., Open Space, PAR/TV Center. Performances Oct. 23-27, Oct. 30-Nov. 3 and Nov. 6-10. Information and tickets: Drama/Dance Box Office, 406-243-4581.

Wednesday, Oct. 24

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public. Gallery hours: Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: Brett Svetlik or Matthew Bullis, gallery directors, 406-243-4991, [email protected].

Ecology Seminar Series - 4:10-5 p.m., University Center Theater. "Is wildfire the end of the rainbow? Resilience of fish populations in the face of natural and human disturbances." Presenter: Jason Dunham, Aquatic Ecologist, USGS, Oregon. Free and open to the public. Information: Jeanne Franz, 406-243-5292, [email protected].

Workshop: "Portfolios: Your Job Search Toolbox." - 4:30-6 p.m., Lommasson Center Room 154. Free and open to the public. Information: UM Career Services, 406-243-2022, careers@umontana. edu, http: //www. umt. edu/career/workshops/workshop. htm.

Basketball: Maroon & Silver Scrimmage -- 6 p.m., Dahlberg Arena. Information: http: / /www. montanagr izzlies. com.

Seminar: "Rights and Duties in the United States: An Overview of the U.S. Legal System for International Students" - 6-8:30 p.m., University Center Room 332. Presenters: UM law school faculty members Anna Conley and Greg Munro, criminal lawyer Scott Shefloe and exchange law student Bernardo Busel. Complete seminar agenda: http://www.umt.edu/SA/FSSS/index.cfm/name/Righttoknow. Information: UM Foreign Student and Scholar Services Director Effie Koehn, 406-243-5580, [email protected].

"The Good Person of Setzuan" - 7:30 p.m., Open Space, PAR/TV Center. Performances Oct. 23-27, Oct. 30-Nov. 3 and Nov. 6-10. Information and tickets: Drama/Dance Box Office, 406-243-4581.

Lady Griz: Maroon and Silver Scrimmage — 8 p.m., Dahlberg Arena. Information: http: / /www. montanagrizzlies. com.

"Reflections on the Beginnings of the 21st Century" - 8 p.m., Gallagher Business Building Room 123. The keynote address of 2007 U.N. Week events at UM. Presenter: Professor Richard Drake, chair of UM's Department of History. Free and open to the public. Information: UM Professor Emeritus Robert McKelvey, [email protected].

Thursday, Oct. 25

Peace and Justice Film Series - University Center Theater. "Berkeley in the Sixties." Showings at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Free parking after 5 p.m. Complete series schedule and details about films: http://peaceandjusticefilms.org.

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Volleyball: UM at Eastern Washington -- Cheney, Wash. Information: http: //www. montanagrizzlies. com.

Red Cross Blood Drive: Griz/Cat Challenge - 10 a.m.-4 p.m., University Center Ballroom. To schedule an appointment: http://www.givelife.org and enter sponsor code "gogriz" or call the UM Advocates office at 243-5874 or the Red Cross at 543-6695. Be sure to eat a complete meal and drink plenty of water. Bring identification to your appointment.

Gerontology Minor Information Session - Noon-1 p.m., Skaggs Building Room 025. Learn how an interdisciplinary gerontology minor may be applied to almost any major and enhance career prospects. Free and open to the public. Information: Barbara Morgan, 406- 243-2453, [email protected].

Mix and Mingle - 5-6 p.m., Davidson Honors College Lounge. Join UM Associate Provost for International Programs, Professor Mehrdad Kia, Davidson Honors College Dean Jim McKusick, and UM English Language Institute and Davidson Honors College students for an evening of fun. A chance to meet students from all over the world and to talk about cultures and experiences. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by UM's English Language Institute and Davidson Honors College. Information: UM Davidson Honors College, 406-243-2541.

International Law Class Session Open To Public - 7-9 p.m., School of Law Castles Center. An event to celebrate U.N. Week. Free and open to the public. UM law faculty members David Aronofsky and Anna Conley will present a brief overview lecture followed by student presentations. Public comment and questions after the presentations. Topic: genocide and crimes against humanity. Information: UM Professor Emeritus Robert McKelvey, [email protected].

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"The Good Person of Setzuan" - 7:30 p.m., Open Space, PAR/TV Center. Performances Oct. 23-27, Oct. 30-Nov. 3 and Nov. 6-10. Information and tickets: Drama/Dance Box Office, 406-243-4581.

Capitol Steps - 8 p.m., University Theatre. Fundraiser for Planned Parenthood of Montana. Information: http://www.capsteps.com.Cost: $40; $100 VIP. Tickets: http: //www. gr iztix. com.

Friday, Oct. 26

University Center Theater Movies — 7 p.m.: “Disturbia.” 9:30 p.m.: “1408.” Cost: With Griz Card $2 single feature, $3 double feature; Without Griz Card $4 single feature, $6 double feature. Information and movie schedule: http://ordway.umt.edu/sa/uc/.

Soccer: UM at Idaho State — Pocatello, Idaho. Information: http: //www. montanagrizzlies. com.

"Art 4 Lit": CutBank Literary Magazine Fundraiser - 6-9 p.m., Laurie Lane Studios and Gallery Upstream, 141 S. 3rd St. W., Missoula. Join fans of local art and friends of CutBank — UM's 34-year-old literary magazine — for a fundraising auction of art by local professional and nationally exhibited artists, as well as a variety of goods and services from Missoula merchants. A free-will donation will be accepted at the door. Event includes wine, hors d'oeuvres and entertainment. Information: http://www.cutbankonline.org; Brian Kevin, [email protected].

Contemporary Chamber Players - 7:30 p.m., Music Recital Hall. Free and open to the public. Information: UM Department of Music, 406-243-6880, [email protected].

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"The Good Person of Setzuan" - 7:30 p.m ., Open Space, PAR/TV Center. Performances Oct. 23-27, Oct. 30-Nov. 3 and Nov. 6-10. Information and tickets: Drama/Dance Box Office, 406-243-4581.

"Elvis 007" - 8 p.m., University Theatre. A musical tribute to the king of rock-and-roll starring Eugene O'Neill and written and produced by Skip Lundby. Cost: $15; $12 students, seniors and children. Tickets: all GrizTix outlets, 406-243-4051, 888-666-8262, http: //www. gr iztix. com.

Saturday, Oct. 27

Volleyball: UM at Portland State - Portland, Ore. Information: http: //www. montanagrizzlies. com.

Football: UM at Northern Arizona -- Flagstaff, Ariz. Information: http: //www. montanagrizzlies. com.

Cross Country: Big Sky Conference Championships — UM Golf Course. Information: http: //www. montanagrizzlies. com.

Make a Difference Day — "Raise Spirits and Help Fright Poverty." Volunteer for local projects to celebrate the nation's largest day of service. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Help prepare and serve "Spooky Meal" at the Poverello Center. 3-5 p.m.: Help Joseph Residence children make Halloween costumes. Information or to volunteer: Lauren Amato, UM Office for Civic Engagement, 406-243-5531, [email protected], http://www.umt.edu/oce.

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5K Turkey Trot - Information: UM Campus Recreation Program, 406-243-2804, campusrec@mso. umt. edu.

"Labor NOW: A Look into the International Development, Community Organizing, and Student Activism" - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. A series of workshops, panel discussions and an interactive video conference with workers in the Dominican Republic to build greater knowledge of international development, community organizing and student activism. Registration required. Hosted by UM Students for Economic and Social Justice. Suggested donation is $2 for students, $5 for community members. Breakfast, lunch and snacks included. To register: http://globalscholar.org/missoula or [email protected].

Montana Natural History Center Dinner and Auction - Harley Davidson Party Room, Airport Way Exit off 1-90. Live auction, silent auction and music. Menu crafted of local ingredients. Tickets: $50; $45 MNHC members. 6-6:30 p.m.: No-host Cocktails. 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Dinner catered by William E's Incredible Edibles. 7:30-7:45 p.m.: Musical interlude by Amy Martin. 7:45-8:30 p.m.: Auction with Missoula Mayor John Engen as auctioneer. For tickets and more information: Montana Natural History Center, 406-327-0405.

"The Good Person of Setzuan" - 7:30 p.m., Open Space, PAR/TV Center. Performances Oct. 23-27, Oct. 30-Nov. 3 and Nov. 6-10. Information and tickets: Drama/Dance Box Office, 406-243-4581.

James Taylor - 8 p.m., Adams Center. Cost: $65 and $85 including fees. Ticket information: GrizTix, http://www.griztix.com, 888-666-8262.

Sunday, Oct. 28

Halloween Science Bash - 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., spectrUM Discovery Area, Skaggs Building Room 166. A family-friendly event with hands-on activities and demonstrations.

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Carve jack-o-lanterns and decorate them with colorful LEDs, make slime and explore liquid nitrogen. Exploding jack-o-lantern demonstrations at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Information: Holly Truitt, associate director, spectrUM Discovery Area, 406-243-4828, holly. truitt@umontana. edu.

Metropolitan Opera Auditions - 1 p.m., Music Recital Hall. $10 general; $5 students/seniors. Information: UM Department of Music, 406-243-6880, gr iz. music@umontana. edu.

Soccer: UM vs. Weber State -- 1 p.m., South Campus Stadium. Information: http: //www. montanagrizzlies. com.

Lady Griz: Deja Vu -- 4 p.m., Dahlberg Arena. Information: http: //www. montanagrizzlies. com.

Bright Eyes - 8 p.m., University Theatre. Doors open at 7 p.m. Cost: $26.50 in advance; $28 day of show. All tickets reserved. Tickets: All GrizTix outlets, 888-666-8262, http: //www. griztix. com. Information: http: //www. umproductions. org, http: //www. thisisbrighteyes. com.

Monday, Oct. 29

Integrative Microbiology and Biochemistry Seminar - 4:10-5 p.m., Skaggs Building Room 117. "Genomic Analysis of Experimental Evolution in Yeasts." Presenter: Maitreya Dunham, Lewis-Sigler Institute, Princeton University. Free and open to the public. Information: Sherrie Wright, 406-243-4433, [email protected]. m

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