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Nov. 7, 2009, Kalamazoo MI USA

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November 2009

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Saturday, Nov. 7

Aviation Maintenance Day Camp, Aviation Education Center, Battle Creek Campus, 237 N. Helmer Rd., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration, $30: avs-info@wmich.edu.

Video art (through Nov. 14), "Codex," by Chris Burkowski, Richmond Center for Visual Arts, Atrium Gallery, noon to 6 p.m. Free.

Kalamazoo Film Society presents (through Sunday) "In the Loop," Little Theatre, 4:30, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Admission $5, students $3.

Bronco hockey vs. Lake Superior State, Lawson Ice Arena, 7:35 p.m. Tickets: wmubroncos.com or (888) 4-WMU-TIX.

Concert, Celtic Woman, "Isle of Hope," Miller Auditorium, 8 p.m. Tickets: millerauditorium.com or (269) 387-2300.

University Theatre presents (through Nov. 8) "Five Women Wearing the Same Dress," Williams Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: (269) 387-6222.

WMU at the Union, WMU School of Music, Union Cabaret and Grille, 9 to midnight. No cover.

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Sunday, Nov. 8

Women's basketball vs. Kalamazoo College (exhibition), University Arena, 2 p.m. Tickets: wmubroncos.com or (888) 4-WMU-TIX.

University Theatre presents (final show) "Five Women Wearing the Same Dress," Williams Theatre, 2 p.m. Tickets: (269) 387-6222.

Kalamazoo Film Society presents (through Sunday) "In the Loop," Little Theatre, 2:30, 5 and 7 p.m. Admission $5, students $3.

Concert, University Symphony Orchestra, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 3 p.m. Free.

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Monday, Nov. 9

Video art (through Nov. 14), "Codex," by Chris Burkowski, Richmond Center for Visual Arts, Atrium Gallery, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free.

Health and wellness seminar, "Matters of the Heart," Dr. Soundos Moualla, Fetzer Center Putney Auditorium, 3 p.m. Register.

Physics Colloquium, "Detecting Extrasolar Planets as Blemishes in Einstein's Lenses," David Bennett, 1110 Rood Hall, 4 p.m. Free.

Ethics panel discussion, "Shock Doctrine," William Santiago-Valles, Ronald Kramer, Vincent Lyon-Callo, 159 Bernhard Center, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Concert, Western Brass Quintet, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 8:15 p.m. Tickets: millerauditorium.com or (269) 387-2300.

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Tuesday, Nov. 10

Health and Wellness Expo for WMU students, employees and retirees, Student Recreation Center tennis courts, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free.

Video art (through Nov. 14), "Codex," by Chris Burkowski, Richmond Center for Visual Arts, Atrium Gallery, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free.

Lecture, "Upholding and Challenging Gender Expectations: The Ecuadorian Case," Dr. Valentina Aguilar, 204 Bernhard, 3 p.m. Free.

Career panel, "Community College Teaching: How, what , whom, why?" 3301 Friedmann Hall, 3 p.m. Free.

Teleconference on women's health, "Gender-Based Health Care at Work in Africa," Dr. Harshad Sanghvi, 2010 Health and Human Services, 6 p.m. Free.

Career-development workshop, Fetzer Center, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free, register online.

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Wednesday, Nov. 11 - U.S. Veterans Day

Video art (through Nov. 14), "Codex," by Chris Burkowski, Richmond Center for Visual Arts, Atrium Gallery, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free.

Concert, "The Music of Frank Zappa," Opus 21, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 1 p.m. Free.

Wednesdays II emeriti program, Informational presentation and tour, Don Desmett, Richmond Center for Visual Arts, 2 p.m. Free.

Political science lecture, "Community College Teaching: A Good Choice for Me?" 3301 Friedmann Hall, 3 p.m. Free.

Fairwell reception for Dr. Craig Kaml, associate dean of Extended University Programs, The Oaklands, 3 to 5 p.m. Free.

Stuttering Support Group, information session, Health and Human Services Building atrium, 6 to 8 p.m. Free.

Open forum with President John M. Dunn, organized by Western Student Association, 157 Bernhard Center, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free.

Orchesis Dance Concert, Dalton Center Studio B, third floor, 8 p.m. Tickets $8, students $5.

Concert, Western Winds, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 8:15 p.m. Free.

Miller Movie, "Film TBA," Miller Auditorium, 9 p.m. Admission $1 with WMU student ID, $2 without.

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Thursday, Nov. 12

Video art (through Nov. 14), "Codex," by Chris Burkowski, Richmond Center for Visual Arts, Atrium Gallery, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free.

United Way victory celebration, Bernhard Center, President's Dining Room, 4 to 5 p.m. Free.

Ethics panel, "Reflecting on 200 Years of Darwin," Drs. Allhoff, Rudge, Anemone, Barkman, 204 Bernhard Center, 4 p.m. Free.

Aviation Open House for prospective students, Aviation Education Center, Battle Creek Campus, 237 N. Helmer Rd., 5 to 8 p.m. Free, register: (269) 964-6375.

English Scholarly Speakers Series, "What's the Fuss about Open Access to Scholarly Work?" John Willinsky, 2028 Brown Hall, 7 p.m. Free.

Sustainability lecture, "Community Sustainability Projects: History and Progress," Maureen Hart, Schneider Hall Brown Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Free.

University Theatre presents (through Nov. 21) "Carousel," Shaw Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: (269) 387-6222.

Live music at the Union, Falconaires, Air Force jazz ensemble, Union Cabaret and Grille, 8 to 11:30 p.m. No cover.

Orchesis Dance Concert, Dalton Center Studio B, third floor, 8 p.m. Tickets $8, students $5.

Concert, tuba/euphonium ensemble, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 8:15 p.m. Free.

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Friday, Nov. 13

Fall open house for high school seniors, Bernhard Center, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Info: (269) 387-2000.

Sustainability workshop, "Developing a Citywide Community Sustainability Indicators Project," 1040 Fetzer Center, 8 a.m. to noon. Free.

Video art (through Nov. 14), "Codex," by Chris Burkowski, Richmond Center for Visual Arts, Atrium Gallery, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Free.

Friends of the Library, "Dressing Emily Dickinson and Edith Wharton," Drs. Katharine Joslin and Daneen Wardrop, Meader Rare Books Room, Waldo Library, 3:30 p.m. Free.

Biosciences seminar, "Neuroregenerative mechanisms in the mouse olfactory system," Dr. Colleen Hegg, 1710 Wood Hall, 3:30 p.m. Free.

Professionals Mix and Mingle for grad students, Cityscape Event Center, 125 S. Kalamazoo Mall, 4 to 7 p.m. Free, register: gsac@wmich.edu.

Photo exhibit and reception, "Colors of Queretaro," Unified Clinics, 1000 Oakland Dr., 5 to 7 p.m. Free.

Concert, "The Illalogical Spoon," Wesley Foundation, 7 to 10 p.m. Suggested donation $3. Information: nola.c.wiersma@wmich.edu

University Theatre presents (through Nov. 21) "Carousel," Shaw Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: (269) 387-6222.

Concert, Sweet Honey in the Rock with GospelFest Choir, Miller Auditorium, 8 p.m. Tickets: millerauditorium.com or (269) 387-2300.

Orchesis Dance Concert, Dalton Center Studio B, third floor, 8 p.m. Tickets $8, students $5.

Concert, tenor John Duykers and Birds on a Wire, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 8:15 p.m. Tickets: millerauditorium.com or (269) 387-2300.

WMU at the Union, WMU School of Music, Union Cabaret and Grille, 9 to midnight. No cover.

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Saturday, Nov. 14

Kalamazoo Holiday Parade, downtown Kalamazoo, setup 9:30 a.m., parade 11 a.m. Volunteer info: carrie.soule@wmich.edu or (269) 387-6005.

Video art (final day), "Codex," by Chris Burkowski, Richmond Center for Visual Arts, Atrium Gallery, noon to 6 p.m. Free.

Alumni performance, Chris VanHof, Trombone, 1116 Dalton Center, 1 p.m. Free.

Orchesis Dance Concert, Dalton Center Studio B, third floor, 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets $8, students $5.

University Theatre presents (through Nov. 21) "Carousel," Shaw Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: (269) 387-6222.

OUTspoken's Pride Prom, Radisson Hotel, 100 W. Michigan Ave., 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets $5.

WMU at the Union, WMU School of Music, Union Cabaret and Grille, 9 to midnight. No cover.

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Sunday, Nov. 15

University Theatre presents (through Nov. 21) "Carousel," Shaw Theatre, 2 p.m. Tickets: (269) 387-6222.

Orchesis Dance Concert, Dalton Center Studio B, third floor, 2 p.m. Tickets $8, students $5.

Concert, Bronco Marching Band, Miller Auditorium, 3 p.m. Tickets: millerauditorium.com or (269) 387-2300.

Poetry reading, "Symphony for the Senses," poetry in 15 languages, Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, 3 p.m. Free.

Student recital, Jennifer Williams, soprano, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 5 p.m. Free.

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Monday, Nov. 16

Video art (through Dec. 2), "Rope Tricks," by Louise Noguchi, Richmond Center for Visual Arts, Atrium Gallery, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free.

Government and politics lecture, "Child Marriage: A Promise of Poverty," Bright Wireko-Brobby, 3301 Friedmann Hall, 1 p.m. Free.

International Education Week, Muslim Student Gathering, 204 Bernhard Center, 2 p.m. Free.

Chemistry lecture, topic TBA, Sarah Trimpin, 1220 Chemistry Building, 4 p.m. Free

International Education Week, Russian Club Movie and Dinner, Wesley Foundation, 6 p.m. Free.

Student recital, Graduate Wind Quintet, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 8:15 p.m. Free.

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Tuesday, Nov. 17

Video art (through Dec. 2), "Rope Tricks," by Louise Noguchi, Richmond Center for Visual Arts, Atrium Gallery, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free.

Evaluation Cafe, "Saudi Human Resources Development Fund," Mohammed Alyami, 4405 Ellsworth Hall, noon. Free.

International Education Week, Study Abroad Info Table, Bronco Mall food court, noon to 2 p.m. Free.

International Education Week, OneVoice info session, 204 Bernhard Center, 2 p.m. Free.

International Education Week, Geography Bowl, 209 Bernhard Center, 4 p.m. Free. Register: maran.subramain@wmich.edu.

International Education Week, Japan Festival, Wesley Foundation, 6 p.m. Free.

Career-development workshop, Embassy Suites Southfield, 28100 Franklin Road, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free, register online.

Concert, Collegium Musicum, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 8:15 p.m. Free.

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Wednesday, Nov. 18

Video art (through Dec. 2), "Rope Tricks," by Louise Noguchi, Richmond Center for Visual Arts, Atrium Gallery, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free.

Concert, Pushkin University Choir of Russia, soprano soloist Victoria Evtodieva, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 1 p.m. Free.

International Education Week, CELCIS Language Exchange, 208 Bernhard Center, 2 p.m. Free.

International Education Week, All About Malaysia, Wesley Foundation, 7 p.m. Free.

Guest artist recital, Victoria Evtodieva, soprano, Dmitry Chasovitin, piano, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 8:15 p.m. Free.

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Thursday, Nov. 19

Video art (through Dec. 2), "Rope Tricks," by Louise Noguchi, Richmond Center for Visual Arts, Atrium Gallery, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free.

International Education Week, Study Abroad Info Table, Bronco Mall food court, noon to 2 p.m. Free.

International Education Week, Thanksgiving Lunch, Kanley Chapel, noon. Free.

International Education Week, Chinese Cultural Mini Sports, Kanley Chapel, 6 p.m. Free.

Women's basketball vs. Loyola of Chicago, University Arena, 7 p.m. Tickets: wmubroncos.com or (888) 4-WMU-TIX.

Frostic Reading Series, novelist and poet Stuart Dybek, 208 Bernhard Center, 8 p.m. Free.

University Theatre presents (through Nov. 21) "Carousel," Shaw Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: (269) 387-6222.

International Education Week, Dominican Republic--Where it all Began, Kanley Chapel, 8 p.m. Free.

WMU at the Union, Funktion, Union Cabaret and Grille, 8 to 11:30 p.m. No cover.

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Friday, Nov. 20

Video art (through Dec. 2), "Rope Tricks," by Louise Noguchi, Richmond Center for Visual Arts, Atrium Gallery, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Free.

International Education Week, Brazilian Martial Arts Dance (Cordao De Ouro), 208 Bernhard Center, 2 p.m. Free.

Biosciences seminar, "Prostate cancer initiation and progression," Dr. Barbara Foster, 1710 Wood Hall, 3:30 p.m. Free.

International Education Week, IPC Scavenger Hunt, 205 Bernhard Center, 4 p.m. Free.

Muslim Students Association dinner-lecture, "Gender, Class and Racial Equality in Islam," Imam Zaid Shakir, Bernhard Center Ballroom, 5:30 p.m. Free, register by Nov. 18: www.rso.wmich.edu/msa.

Student recital, Erik Johnson, clarinet, Dalton Center Lecture Hall, 6 p.m. Free.

Western Film Society presents (through Sunday) "Film TBA," Little Theatre, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Admission $5, students $3.

Kalamazoo Symphony, "Sacred Seasons," Miller Auditorium, prelude 7 p.m., performance 8 p.m. Tickets: millerauditorium.com or (269) 387-2300.

Bronco hockey vs. Miami, Lawson Ice Arena, 7:35 p.m. Tickets: wmubroncos.com or (888) 4-WMU-TIX.

University Theatre presents (through Nov. 21) "Carousel," Shaw Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: (269) 387-6222.

Tribute to Great Swing Bands, University Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Lab Band, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 8:15 p.m. Tickets: millerauditorium.com or (269) 387-2300.

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Saturday, Nov. 21

Turkey Trot, 5K race, check-in and registration Recreation Center, 7:30 a.m.; race, 9 a.m. $15 in advance, $20 race day. Registration.

Aviation Flight Day Camp, Aviation Education Center, Battle Creek Campus, 237 N. Helmer Rd., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration, $30: avs-info@wmich.edu.

International Education Week, Russian to the Festival, Fetzer Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free.

Video art (through Dec. 2), "Rope Tricks," by Louise Noguchi, Richmond Center for Visual Arts, Atrium Gallery, noon to 6 p.m. Free.

Student recital, Graduate Brass Quintet, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 2 p.m. Free.

Western Film Society presents (through Sunday) "Film TBA," Little Theatre, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Admission $5, students $3.

Legally Desi, Indian Student Association, Bernhard Center Ballroom, 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets $7 to $9, students free: isawmu@gmail.com.

Bronco hockey vs. Miami, Lawson Ice Arena, 7:35 p.m. Tickets: wmubroncos.com or (888) 4-WMU-TIX.

University Theatre presents (final show) "Carousel," Shaw Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: (269) 387-6222.

Concert, Neil Berg's "100 Years of Broadway," Miller Auditorium, 8 p.m. Tickets: millerauditorium.com or (269) 387-2300.

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Sunday, Nov. 22

Student recital, Hana Beloglavec, trombone, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 1 p.m. Free.

Western Film Society presents (final shows) "Film TBA," Little Theatre, 2:30 and 5 p.m. Admission $5, students $3.

Concert, University Symphonic Band and University Concert Band, Miller Auditorium, 3 p.m. Free.

Women's basketball vs. Michigan State University, Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, 4 p.m. Tickets: wmubroncos.com or (888) 4-WMU-TIX.

Student recital, Brent Decker, woodwinds, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 6 p.m. Free.

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Monday, Nov. 23

Video art (through Dec. 2), "Rope Tricks," by Louise Noguchi, Richmond Center for Visual Arts, Atrium Gallery, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free.

Chemistry lecture, topic TBA, James McCusker, 1220 Chemistry Building, 4 p.m. Free

Physics Colloquium, "Milton Meets Einstein: Inquiring Minds Want to Know," Gordon Berry, 1110 Rood Hall, 4 p.m. Free.

Concert, Western Horn Choir, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 8:15 p.m. Free.

Student recital, Nichole Frazer and Meredith Mancuso, mezzo-soprano, Dalton Center Lecture Hall, 8:15 p.m. Free.

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Tuesday, Nov. 24

Video art (through Dec. 2), "Rope Tricks," by Louise Noguchi, Richmond Center for Visual Arts, Atrium Gallery, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free.

Evaluation Cafe, "Clients' Perceptions of Buprenorphine Versus Methadone Maintenance Treatments," Stephen Magura and Awgu Ezechukwu, 4405 Ellsworth Hall, noon. Free.

Bronco football vs. Ball State, Waldo Stadium, 7 p.m. Tickets: wmubroncos.com or (888) 4-WMU-TIX. Televised: ESPN2.

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Wednesday, Nov. 25

Thanksgiving recess begins at noon. No afternoon classes. WMU offices open normal hours.

Video art (through Dec. 2), "Rope Tricks," by Louise Noguchi, Richmond Center for Visual Arts, Atrium Gallery, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free.

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Thursday, Nov. 26 - U.S. Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving recess. WMU offices closed. No classes.

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Friday, Nov. 27

Thanksgiving recess. WMU offices closed. No classes.

WMU at the Union, Tom Knific Quartet, Union Cabaret and Grille, 9 to midnight. No cover.

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Saturday, Nov. 28

Thanksgiving recess. WMU offices closed. No classes.

Bronco volleyball vs. Valparaiso, University Arena, 7 p.m. Tickets: wmubroncos.com or (888) 4-WMU-TIX.

Concert, "The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller," Miller Auditorium, 4:30 and 8 p.m. Tickets: millerauditorium.com or (269) 387-2300.

WMU at the Union, Tom Knific Quartet, Union Cabaret and Grille, 9 to midnight. No cover.

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Sunday, Nov. 29

Thanksgiving recess. WMU offices closed. No classes.

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Monday, Nov. 30

Thanksgiving recess ends. Classes begin at 8 a.m.

Video art (through Dec. 2), "Rope Tricks," by Louise Noguchi, Richmond Center for Visual Arts, Atrium Gallery, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free.

Grad student recital, Shijiao Zhang, double bass, Dalton Center Lecture Hall, 8:15 p.m. Free.

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