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Portrait of an Agrarian Place, a project by David Ottenstein 12 p.m. Burling Library Art Gallery; Tags: Campus Portrait of an Agrarian Place, a project by David Ottenstein |
Football-Grinnell vs Beloit 12 p.m. Beloit College; Beloit, WI; Tags: Athletic Competition |
Molecules That Matter 12 p.m. Bucksbaum 131 - Faulconer Gallery; Tags: Campus This exhibition explores ten molecules that revolutionized the 20th century, through molecular models, works of art, and cultural artifacts. The molecules include: aspirin, isooctane, penicillin, polyethylene, nylon, DNA, progestin, DDT, Prozac, and Buckminsterfullerene and Carbon Nanotubes. Organized by the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York and the Chemical Heritage Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Grinnell Volleyball vs. Opponent TBA 1 p.m. St. Norbert College; De Pere, WI; Tags: Athletic Competition |
Grinnell Volleyball vs. Opponent TBA 1 p.m. Away; Tags: Athletic Competition |
Men`s Soccer Grinnell vs Opponent TBA 4 p.m. Carroll College; Waukesha, WI; Tags: Athletic Competition |
Grinnell in Grinnell 150 Years Finale 6:30 p.m. Off Campus - See Details for Location; Tags: Campus Grand Finale Saturday, November 7 Voertmann Theater in the Community Center (across from the new Drake Library) What do President Russell Osgood, Mayor Gordon Canfield, and the Too Many String Band have in common? They’ll all be celebrating the Grand Finale of the 150th Anniversary of Grinnell in Grinnell on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Voertmann Theater in the Community Center (across from the new Drake Library). We want you there, too. Festivities will start at 6:30 p.m. with desserts provided by Yummi’s and Cafe Phoenix. The program, music, and drawing for prizes will begin at 7:30. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate our past and look forward to our future together.

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Black Church at Grinnell 10 a.m. Herrick Chapel; Tags: Campus Join us for Christian worship in an African-American tradition, with guest minister Pastor Stephanie Moody, New Beginnings Discipleship Ministries, of Des Moines. The Young, Gifted, and Black Gospel Choir will sing. Services begin at 10:00 a.m. Mark your calendar for next semesters Black Church at Grinnell: February 14, March 14 and April 11, 2010.

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Quaker (Friends) Meeting for Worship 11:30 a.m. CRSSJ/Chaplain's Office (1233 Park Street); Tags: Recurring Meetings Quaker (Friends) Meeting for Worship gather every Sunday at 11:30, in the Religious & Spiritual Activities Room (back room on the ground floor) of 1233 Park St. Everyone is welcome! Questions: contact Nancy or Bob Cadmus at 236-8398 or e-mail cadmusn@grinnell.edu. |
Molecules That Matter 12 p.m. Bucksbaum 131 - Faulconer Gallery; Tags: Campus This exhibition explores ten molecules that revolutionized the 20th century, through molecular models, works of art, and cultural artifacts. The molecules include: aspirin, isooctane, penicillin, polyethylene, nylon, DNA, progestin, DDT, Prozac, and Buckminsterfullerene and Carbon Nanotubes. Organized by the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York and the Chemical Heritage Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Portrait of an Agrarian Place, a project by David Ottenstein 12 p.m. Burling Library Art Gallery; Tags: Campus Portrait of an Agrarian Place, a project by David Ottenstein |
Symphonic Concert Band Performance Sunday 2 p.m. Bucksbaum 104 - Sebring-Lewis Hall; Tags: Campus Mark Dorr will conduct the Grinnell College Symphonic Band on Sunday, November 8, at 2:00 p.m. in Sebring-Lewis Hall, Bucksbaum Center for the Arts at Grinnell College. The program will include Alfred Reed's A Festive Overture; the beautiful and haunting Bogoroditse Devo by Sergei Rachmaninoff; Ralph Vaughan Williams's classic English Folk Song Suite; traditional Japanese folk song Yagi-Bushi arranged by Naohiro Iwai; plus popular themes and dances from the opera Merry Widow by Franz Lehar. Idril Faith will be the piccolo soloist during Arthur Pryor's humorous novelty The Whistler and His Dog. The saxophone section will also be featured during two special selections. Admission to the performance is free. 
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Grinnell Singers All Night Vigil 4:30 p.m. Bucksbaum 104 - Sebring-Lewis Hall; Tags: Campus The Grinnell Singers, a 50-member student ensemble, will perform Rachmaninov's All-Night Vigil in concert on Sun., Nov. 8 at 4:30 p.m. in Sebring-Lewis Hall of the Bucksbaum Center for the Arts on the Grinnell College campus. The Grinnell Singers, the college's premier vocal ensemble, have a reputation for innovative programming in a wide variety of choral traditions. In the past three years, the ensemble has premiered 11 choral works, under the direction of John Rommereim, professor of music. The All-Night Vigil, which the Singers recorded in 2003, is regarded as the crowning achievement of the Russian choral tradition prior to the Bolshevik Revolution. The Singers will also perform the Rachmaninov work in Des Moines at St. John's Lutheran Church on Sun., Dec. 6, at 8 p.m., and in Omaha at St. Cecilia's Cathedral on Sun., May 2, 2010, at 8 p.m. The ensemble's performance is free and open to the public; no tickets are required. The Bucksbaum Center for the Arts is located 1108 Park St. on the Grinnell College campus 
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Portrait of an Agrarian Place, a project by David Ottenstein 8 a.m. Burling Library Art Gallery; Tags: Campus Portrait of an Agrarian Place, a project by David Ottenstein |
German Table 12 p.m. Rosenfield Center 224A - Day Dining Room; Tags: Campus Students from the intermediate to the advanced levels of instruction are encouraged to take this opportunity to have lunch and speak German in an informal setting with other students and faculty members. |
Arabic Table 12 p.m. Rosenfield Center 224C - White Dining Room; Tags: Campus Please come for an hour of informal conversation over lunch. All those wishing to speak and practice Arabic are welcome. If you wish to attend but are not taking an Arabic class, please contact Mervat Youssef at youssef@grinnell.edu. |
Math and Statistics Seminar 12 p.m. Noyce 3821; Tags: Student Boanne MacGregor '12 Will Present: One Group, Two Groups, Red Group, Subgroup of Direct Product: Exploration and Generalization of Goursat’s Lemma Mathematicians love groups. In fact, we love them so much that as soon as we have one or two (or three) groups, we want to use them to find new groups. Two familiar types of new groups are subgroups and direct products. But we can take this a step further: what are the subgroups of a direct product? Goursat’s Lemma describes subgroups of the direct product of two groups in terms of normal subgroups of the individual groups. This talk will present examples of Goursat’s Lemma and discuss the possibility of generalizing the lemma to describe the direct product of three groups. Pizza and refreshments will be provided.

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GRINNELLINK Internship Information 12:15 p.m. CDO Conference Room (1127 Park Street); Tags: Student GRINNELLINK internships are exclusive summer internship opportunities offered by alumni and/or friends of the College. Currently enrolled first, second or third-year students may apply. However, some opportunities have specific requirements. Students may apply to only one GRINNELLINK opportunity. Attend this session for a complete listing of opportunities and more details. 
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Lunchtime Yoga! 12:15 p.m. PEC Mat Room; Tags: Recurring Meetings Come take a break from the day. Jenn Mavin is back teaching yoga from 12:15-12:50pm on Mondays in the Mat Room of the PEC and Thursdays in Falconer Gallery. All students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend. No registration or experience necessary-- just wear comfortable clothes and drop in anytime! A great use of your wellness release time. 
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The Cue For Violence: Emotional Toughness and Respect in Latin American Street Scenes 4:15 p.m. ARH 305; Tags: Campus Jon Wolseth, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Sociology and Social Work at Luther College in Decorah,IA is sponsored by the Anthropology Department and Center for the Humanities. The cultural contours of any street environment are not divorced from the political and economic context of marginality or from the exacerbated quest of making a living. Yet the roots of interpersonal violence, at least for Latin American street scenes, does not rest in impoverished living conditions, but rather on an inherited and accumulated structure of feeling (Williams 1977) which values honor, respect, and personal autonomy among males. Prof. Wolseth focus on the transmission of interpersonal violence, drawing out several possible cues in Latin American street cultures from Honduras and the Dominican Republic that indicate to the peer group that violent behavior is warranted and welcomed. Wolseth argues that the transmission of violence within the youth peer group requires the acquisition of embodied and linguistic cues that signal a breach in respect or personal autonomy. Socialization of violence on the streets is an intertwined process whereby children and youth socialize each other as to the use of violence through the use of violence. In other words, kids learn when violence is an acceptable response through having violence perpetrated against them by members of the peer group. As a consequence, instead of being random and chaotic, interpersonal violence is a predictable, cultural event, one which is learned. 
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"Chinese Myth, from Antiquity to Modernity" 4:15 p.m. ARH 102 - Kallaus Lecture Hall; Tags: Campus You are cordially invited to a presentation by Robin McNeal, Associate Professor of Chinese History, Language, & Literature at Cornell University. All are welcome and refreshments will be served. Event sponsored by the East Asian Studies Concentration. |
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting 7 p.m. CRSSJ/Chaplain's Office (1233 Park Street); Tags: Campus This is AA’s 12-step program. We meet every Monday evening.
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The Girls on the Roof 7:30 p.m. Rosenfield Center 101; Tags: Campus Mary Swander, Iowa's Poet Laureate, has teamed up with the internationally renowned Eulenspiegal Puppet Company to create a performance piece using selections from Swander's latest book of poetry, The Girls on the Roof. As Swander reads her poems, puppeteer Monica Leo recreates the scenes with hand, rod, and shadow puppets to tell the story of a mother and daughter stuck on the roof of a café for three days during the 1993 flooding of the Mississippi River. This unique performance will take place on Monday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in JRC 101. Sponsored by the Center for Prairie Studies, Writers @ Grinnell, and the Grinnell Area Arts Council. 
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Spinning! 7:30 p.m. Off Campus - See Details for Location; Tags: Campus LiveWell Grinnell is sponsoring SPINNING on Monday evenings 7:30pm-8:20pm at Fly High in downtown Grinnell. All students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate-- all levels of experience and fitness welcome for this fun and energetic class. You must reserve your bike on a weekly basis by e-mailing Jen Jacobsen at jacobsen@grinnell.edu. 
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Portrait of an Agrarian Place, a project by David Ottenstein 8 a.m. Burling Library Art Gallery; Tags: Campus Portrait of an Agrarian Place, a project by David Ottenstein |
Chat & Chew with the CDO Crew 11:30 a.m. Rosenfield Center 1st Floor Lobby; Tags: Student Come join the CDO crew at the Rosenfield Center 1st Floor Lobby. CDO staff will be available from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm to review resumes, application letters, answer graduate/professional school questions, and provide general career advising without an appointment. Ask any of your career-related questions at these informal, quick sessions—and help nourish your career while nourishing your body! We hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity to meet the CDO staff! 
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Faith-N-Action @ Grinnell 12 p.m. CRSSJ/Chaplain's Office (1233 Park Street); Tags: Campus Every other Tuesday 12-noon @ CRSSJ A discussion series with students, faculty, and staff, based on how our spiritual journey guides us to act. Nov. 10 - Meaning and Purpose, with Mike Caldwell, Assistant Dir. Of Career Development Nov. 24 - In the News/Current Events Dec. 8- Pray/Spiritual Practices, with Jordan Scheibel, Senior, Leader of Grinnell Meditation For further information please contact Michael Hunt [huntm].

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Japanese Table 12 p.m. Rosenfield Center 224C - White Dining Room; Tags: Campus Meet in the Joe Rosenfield Center, room 224C, for lunch and informal conversation in Japanese. |
Molecules That Matter 12 p.m. Bucksbaum 131 - Faulconer Gallery; Tags: Campus This exhibition explores ten molecules that revolutionized the 20th century, through molecular models, works of art, and cultural artifacts. The molecules include: aspirin, isooctane, penicillin, polyethylene, nylon, DNA, progestin, DDT, Prozac, and Buckminsterfullerene and Carbon Nanotubes. Organized by the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York and the Chemical Heritage Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Physics Seminar 12 p.m. Noyce 1023 - Gale Physics Classroom; Tags: Student Sam Ducatman '10 Will Present: Change in coercivity of palladium thin films upon hydrogen absorption. Tuesday, Nov. 10th Science 1023 12:00 noon Pizza will be served.
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Faulconer Intergenerational Art Outreach at Mayflower 3:30 p.m. Off Campus - See Details for Location; Tags: Campus Volunteers are welcome to join Faulconer Gallery Outreach Curator Tilly Woodward in an intergenerational art activity for children and the elderly at Mayflower Homes Activity Room, 600 Park Street. If you have a child you would like to register for this free event (space is limited), please contact Tilly @ x4663 or woodward@grinnell.edu. 
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Ace the Case 4:15 p.m. CDO 104 (1127 Park Street); Tags: Student Develop a strategy for acing case interviews. |
Rights and Environment Symposium 4:15 p.m. Rosenfield Center 101; Tags: Campus The relationships between human rights, animal rights, and environmental rights will be the topic of discussion at a Grinnell College symposium, Nov. 10-12. The "Rights and the Environment" symposium is co-sponsored by the college's Rosenfield Program in Public Affairs, International Relations, and Human Rights, and the Henry R. Luce Program in Nations and the Global Environment. The November symposium events include presentations by experts in animal advocacy, ethics, environmental law and history, human rights, and conservation policy: • Tues., Nov. 10, 4:15 p.m.: Mara Goldman, assistant professor of geography at the University of Colorado, will present her research on "Strangers in Their Own Land: Maasai and Wildlife 'Conservation' in Northern Tanzania." • Wed., Nov. 11, 4:15 p.m.: Stephen Gardiner, associate professor of philosophy at the University of Washington, will discuss "Climate Justice." Gardiner teaches in the Program on Values in Society at the Seattle university and specializes in ethics, political philosophy, and environmental ethics. • Wed., Nov. 11, 8 p.m.: Michelle Leighton, director of human rights programs at the Center for Law and Global Justice at the University of San Francisco, will offer perspectives on "Protecting our Human Rights in a Climate-Changed World." Leighton counsels nonprofit organizations, government, and intergovernmental agencies on international human rights and environmental law and has served as a special advisor to the U.N. Environment Program and the International Fund for Agricultural Development. • Thurs., Nov. 12, 11 a.m.: Kent Redford, director of the Wildlife Conservation Society Institute, will offer his observations on "Second Nature: The Value of Conservation after the Death of Nature." Redford, who previously worked for The Nature Conservancy, has directed the society institute since 2002, with emphasis on conservation strategies, park-based conservation, traditional resource use, and subsistence wildlife use. • Thurs., Nov. 12, 4:15 p.m.: David Cantor '77, founder and director of Responsible Policies for Animals, Inc., will advocate for the animal kingdom in his talk, "Earth's Best Hope: Rights of All Animals." Cantor has been a full-time animal activist for more than two decades. • Thurs., Nov. 12, 8 p.m.: Donald Worster, Joyce and Elizabeth Hall Professor of History at the University of Kansas, will explore "On John Muir's Trail: Nature and Society in an Age of Liberal Principles." Worster teaches environmental history and is the former president of the American Society for Environmental History. All symposium events, which are free and open to the public, will be held in the Joe Rosenfield '25 Center unless otherwise noted. For more information about the Rosenfield Program, contact Sarah Purcell, purcelsj@grinnell.edu, 641-269-3091. 
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Grinnell Community Meal 5:30 p.m. Davis Elementary School (818 Hamilton Avenue); Tags: Campus Grinnell Community Meal served every Tuesday evening (Sept - July) in the cafeteria at Davis School corner of Hamilton and Main. The meal is free, and open to the public. The Community Meal is coordinated and sponsored by the Social Justice Action Group for more information or if your group would like to prepare a meal, please contact X4597 or X4981. Community Meal Cookin' Calendar Nov. 3 - Division of Student Affairs Nov. 10 - Psi Chi Nov. 17 - Tri-T Nov. 24 - First Friends Church - Thanksgiving Meal Dec. 1 - Grinnell Swim Team Dec. 8 - Grinnell Biology Dec. 15 - Dec. 22 & Dec. 29 - No Meals

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Meditative Yoga 7 p.m. PEC Mat Room; Tags: Campus Minna Mahlab will again teach Meditative Yoga on Tuesday evenings 7:00-8:30pm in the mat room of the PEC. This class focuses on connecting with your breath as you move through the poses. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend. No experience or sign-up necessary-- just wear comfortable clothes and drop on in! 
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Portrait of an Agrarian Place, a project by David Ottenstein 8 a.m. Burling Library Art Gallery; Tags: Campus Portrait of an Agrarian Place, a project by David Ottenstein |
French Table 12 p.m. Rosenfield Center 224A - Day Dining Room; Tags: Campus Please join the French Language Assistant in Room 224A of the Joe Rosenfield Center for an hour of informal conversation over lunch. All those wishing to speak and practice French are welcome. |
Molecules That Matter 12 p.m. Bucksbaum 131 - Faulconer Gallery; Tags: Campus This exhibition explores ten molecules that revolutionized the 20th century, through molecular models, works of art, and cultural artifacts. The molecules include: aspirin, isooctane, penicillin, polyethylene, nylon, DNA, progestin, DDT, Prozac, and Buckminsterfullerene and Carbon Nanotubes. Organized by the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York and the Chemical Heritage Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Prayer & Praise Power Break 12:10 p.m. Herrick Chapel; Tags: Recurring Meetings A moment of worship through praise music and prayer. A 20-minute Christian gathering, all are welcome. Interested in leadership and/or if you have musical talents, please contact Michael Hunt [huntm] or call X4981.
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Graduate School Planning 12:15 p.m. CDO 104 (1127 Park Street); Tags: Student Information on taking grad school entrance exams, requesting letters of recommendation, selecting the right program, completing applications, and writing personal statements. |
Rights and Environment Symposium 4:15 p.m. Rosenfield Center 101; Tags: Campus The relationships between human rights, animal rights, and environmental rights will be the topic of discussion at a Grinnell College symposium, Nov. 10-12. The "Rights and the Environment" symposium is co-sponsored by the college's Rosenfield Program in Public Affairs, International Relations, and Human Rights, and the Henry R. Luce Program in Nations and the Global Environment. The November symposium events include presentations by experts in animal advocacy, ethics, environmental law and history, human rights, and conservation policy: • Wed., Nov. 11, 4:15 p.m.: Stephen Gardiner, associate professor of philosophy at the University of Washington, will discuss "Climate Justice." Gardiner teaches in the Program on Values in Society at the Seattle university and specializes in ethics, political philosophy, and environmental ethics. • Wed., Nov. 11, 8 p.m.: Michelle Leighton, director of human rights programs at the Center for Law and Global Justice at the University of San Francisco, will offer perspectives on "Protecting our Human Rights in a Climate-Changed World." Leighton counsels nonprofit organizations, government, and intergovernmental agencies on international human rights and environmental law and has served as a special advisor to the U.N. Environment Program and the International Fund for Agricultural Development. • Thurs., Nov. 12, 11 a.m.: Kent Redford, director of the Wildlife Conservation Society Institute, will offer his observations on "Second Nature: The Value of Conservation after the Death of Nature." Redford, who previously worked for The Nature Conservancy, has directed the society institute since 2002, with emphasis on conservation strategies, park-based conservation, traditional resource use, and subsistence wildlife use. • Thurs., Nov. 12, 4:15 p.m.: David Cantor '77, founder and director of Responsible Policies for Animals, Inc., will advocate for the animal kingdom in his talk, "Earth's Best Hope: Rights of All Animals." Cantor has been a full-time animal activist for more than two decades. • Thurs., Nov. 12, 8 p.m.: Donald Worster, Joyce and Elizabeth Hall Professor of History at the University of Kansas, will explore "On John Muir's Trail: Nature and Society in an Age of Liberal Principles." Worster teaches environmental history and is the former president of the American Society for Environmental History. All symposium events, which are free and open to the public, will be held in the Joe Rosenfield '25 Center unless otherwise noted. For more information about the Rosenfield Program, contact Sarah Purcell, purcelsj@grinnell.edu, 641-269-3091. 
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Prairie Studies Art Lecturers Present “Languages of Whispers” 4:15 p.m. ARH 302 - Auditorium; Tags: Campus John Fraser, Chicago, and Fred Easker, Cedar Rapids, are two artists both locally (Chicago and Milwaukee) and globally (Munich to Tokyo) shown and collected. Both are represented in scores of distinguished collections. They make very different work, but they share a kind of quiet and demonstrate the power of subtlety and nuance. On Nov. 11th and 13th, take a most enjoyable hour and discover them both. John Fraser's presentation will be held Wednesday, November 11 at 4:15 pm in ARH 302. Fred Easker's presentation will be held Friday, November 13 at 4:15 pm in ARH 302.

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Rights and the Environment Symposium 8 p.m. Rosenfield Center 101; Tags: Campus The relationships between human rights, animal rights, and environmental rights will be the topic of discussion at a Grinnell College symposium, Nov. 10-12. The "Rights and the Environment" symposium is co-sponsored by the college's Rosenfield Program in Public Affairs, International Relations, and Human Rights, and the Henry R. Luce Program in Nations and the Global Environment. The November symposium events include presentations by experts in animal advocacy, ethics, environmental law and history, human rights, and conservation policy: • Wed., Nov. 11, 8 p.m.: Michelle Leighton, director of human rights programs at the Center for Law and Global Justice at the University of San Francisco, will offer perspectives on "Protecting our Human Rights in a Climate-Changed World." Leighton counsels nonprofit organizations, government, and intergovernmental agencies on international human rights and environmental law and has served as a special advisor to the U.N. Environment Program and the International Fund for Agricultural Development. • Thurs., Nov. 12, 11 a.m.: Kent Redford, director of the Wildlife Conservation Society Institute, will offer his observations on "Second Nature: The Value of Conservation after the Death of Nature." Redford, who previously worked for The Nature Conservancy, has directed the society institute since 2002, with emphasis on conservation strategies, park-based conservation, traditional resource use, and subsistence wildlife use. • Thurs., Nov. 12, 4:15 p.m.: David Cantor '77, founder and director of Responsible Policies for Animals, Inc., will advocate for the animal kingdom in his talk, "Earth's Best Hope: Rights of All Animals." Cantor has been a full-time animal activist for more than two decades. • Thurs., Nov. 12, 8 p.m.: Donald Worster, Joyce and Elizabeth Hall Professor of History at the University of Kansas, will explore "On John Muir's Trail: Nature and Society in an Age of Liberal Principles." Worster teaches environmental history and is the former president of the American Society for Environmental History. All symposium events, which are free and open to the public, will be held in the Joe Rosenfield '25 Center unless otherwise noted. For more information about the Rosenfield Program, contact Sarah Purcell, purcelsj@grinnell.edu, 641-269-3091. 
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La Hora C 8 p.m. Spanish House (1316 Park Street); Tags: Campus All are invited to speak Spanish and learn about different topics at the Spanish Cultural Hour (Hora C). Activities for October & November: October 7 Debate: Political situation in Honrudas. Note: this meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. for this week only. October 14 Hispanic Heritage Celebration October 21 Fall Break, no meeting October 28 Halloween Celebration November 4 Day of the Dead November 11 Indigenous Communities in Various Latin American Countries November 18 Latin Music: Styles & Origins November 25 Thanksgiving Break, no meeting 
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Portrait of an Agrarian Place, a project by David Ottenstein 8 a.m. Burling Library Art Gallery; Tags: Campus Portrait of an Agrarian Place, a project by David Ottenstein |
Introductory Japanese Calligraphy Workshop 10 a.m. Forum South Lounge; Tags: Campus Introductory Japanese Calligraphy Workshop: The ancient art of Japanese culture. November 12th Session 1: 11:30 a.m-1:00 p.m. Session 2: 1:30-3:00 p.m. Session 3: 3:30-5:00 p.m. Session 4: 5:30-7:00 p.m. No knowledge about the calligraphy or the language is required. All equipment will be provided. Join the FREE, fun activity! If you would like to take part in the activity, please make a reservation by e-mail (ASAOKAN@grinnell.edu). Please choose one of the sessions, clearly indicate your name, and use Calligraphy Workshop in the subject line. Since seats are limited to 15 each session, reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon e-mailing me, you will receive a confirmation reply. Nobu Asaoka, certified calligrapher. 
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Environment and Rights Symposium 11 a.m. Rosenfield Center 101; Tags: Campus The relationships between human rights, animal rights, and environmental rights will be the topic of discussion at a Grinnell College symposium, Nov. 10-12. The "Rights and the Environment" symposium is co-sponsored by the college's Rosenfield Program in Public Affairs, International Relations, and Human Rights, and the Henry R. Luce Program in Nations and the Global Environment. The November symposium events include presentations by experts in animal advocacy, ethics, environmental law and history, human rights, and conservation policy: • Thurs., Nov. 12, 11 a.m.: Kent Redford, director of the Wildlife Conservation Society Institute, will offer his observations on "Second Nature: The Value of Conservation after the Death of Nature." Redford, who previously worked for The Nature Conservancy, has directed the society institute since 2002, with emphasis on conservation strategies, park-based conservation, traditional resource use, and subsistence wildlife use. • Thurs., Nov. 12, 4:15 p.m.: David Cantor '77, founder and director of Responsible Policies for Animals, Inc., will advocate for the animal kingdom in his talk, "Earth's Best Hope: Rights of All Animals." Cantor has been a full-time animal activist for more than two decades. • Thurs., Nov. 12, 8 p.m.: Donald Worster, Joyce and Elizabeth Hall Professor of History at the University of Kansas, will explore "On John Muir's Trail: Nature and Society in an Age of Liberal Principles." Worster teaches environmental history and is the former president of the American Society for Environmental History. All symposium events, which are free and open to the public, will be held in the Joe Rosenfield '25 Center unless otherwise noted. For more information about the Rosenfield Program, contact Sarah Purcell, purcelsj@grinnell.edu, 641-269-3091. 
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Spanish Table 12 p.m. Rosenfield Center 224B - Livermore Dining Room; Tags: Campus Anyone interested in Spanish is invited to share a meal and speak Spanish with students, department instructors, and other Spanish-speaking students and instructors. |
Chinese Table 12 p.m. Rosenfield Center 224C - White Dining Room; Tags: Campus Meet in the Joe Rosenfield Center, room 224C, for lunch and informal conversation in Chinese. |
Molecules That Matter 12 p.m. Bucksbaum 131 - Faulconer Gallery; Tags: Campus This exhibition explores ten molecules that revolutionized the 20th century, through molecular models, works of art, and cultural artifacts. The molecules include: aspirin, isooctane, penicillin, polyethylene, nylon, DNA, progestin, DDT, Prozac, and Buckminsterfullerene and Carbon Nanotubes. Organized by the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York and the Chemical Heritage Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Lunchtime Yoga! 12:15 p.m. Bucksbaum 131 - Faulconer Gallery; Tags: Recurring Meetings Come take a break from the day. Jenn Mavin is back teaching yoga from 12:15-12:50pm on Mondays in the Mat Room of the PEC and Thursdays in Faulconer Gallery. All students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend. No registration or experience necessary-- just wear comfortable clothes and drop in anytime! A great use of your wellness release time. 
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You Are Not Your Major 12:15 p.m. CDO 104 (1127 Park Street); Tags: Student Have you ever wondered how students pick their majors? Learn how interests, skills and abilities can assist you in choosing your major. |
Rights and the Environment Symposium 4:15 p.m. Rosenfield Center 101; Tags: Campus The relationships between human rights, animal rights, and environmental rights will be the topic of discussion at a Grinnell College symposium, Nov. 10-12. The "Rights and the Environment" symposium is co-sponsored by the college's Rosenfield Program in Public Affairs, International Relations, and Human Rights, and the Henry R. Luce Program in Nations and the Global Environment. The November symposium events include presentations by experts in animal advocacy, ethics, environmental law and history, human rights, and conservation policy: • Thurs., Nov. 12, 4:15 p.m.: David Cantor '77, founder and director of Responsible Policies for Animals, Inc., will advocate for the animal kingdom in his talk, "Earth's Best Hope: Rights of All Animals." Cantor has been a full-time animal activist for more than two decades. • Thurs., Nov. 12, 8 p.m.: Donald Worster, Joyce and Elizabeth Hall Professor of History at the University of Kansas, will explore "On John Muir's Trail: Nature and Society in an Age of Liberal Principles." Worster teaches environmental history and is the former president of the American Society for Environmental History. All symposium events, which are free and open to the public, will be held in the Joe Rosenfield '25 Center unless otherwise noted. For more information about the Rosenfield Program, contact Sarah Purcell, purcelsj@grinnell.edu, 641-269-3091. 
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Daniel O’Neill Discusses Pulse 4:15 p.m. ARH 102 - Kallaus Lecture Hall; Tags: Campus All are welcome to attend Daniel Cuong O’Neill’s discussion on the Japanese Horror Film Pulse (Kairo). Refreshments will be served. |
Rights and the Environment Symposium 8 p.m. Rosenfield Center 101; Tags: Campus The relationships between human rights, animal rights, and environmental rights will be the topic of discussion at a Grinnell College symposium, Nov. 10-12. The "Rights and the Environment" symposium is co-sponsored by the college's Rosenfield Program in Public Affairs, International Relations, and Human Rights, and the Henry R. Luce Program in Nations and the Global Environment. The November symposium events include presentations by experts in animal advocacy, ethics, environmental law and history, human rights, and conservation policy: • Thurs., Nov. 12, 8 p.m.: Donald Worster, Joyce and Elizabeth Hall Professor of History at the University of Kansas, will explore "On John Muir's Trail: Nature and Society in an Age of Liberal Principles." Worster teaches environmental history and is the former president of the American Society for Environmental History. All symposium events, which are free and open to the public, will be held in the Joe Rosenfield '25 Center unless otherwise noted. For more information about the Rosenfield Program, contact Sarah Purcell, purcelsj@grinnell.edu, 641-269-3091. 
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Portrait of an Agrarian Place, a project by David Ottenstein 8 a.m. Burling Library Art Gallery; Tags: Campus Portrait of an Agrarian Place, a project by David Ottenstein |
Christian Science Organization 10 a.m. CRSSJ/Chaplain's Office (1233 Park Street); Tags: Campus The Christian Science Organization is composed of students, faculty, and staff who are striving to perceive the spiritual sense of the Scriptures and to apply this understanding to their daily lives, demonstrating the science of Christianity. At the weekly meetings we explore issues together and share ideas and experiences relating to our individual spiritual progress. Anyone seeking a deeper awareness of the dominion of Spirit and its spiritual resources is welcome to attend. 
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Molecules That Matter 12 p.m. Bucksbaum 131 - Faulconer Gallery; Tags: Campus This exhibition explores ten molecules that revolutionized the 20th century, through molecular models, works of art, and cultural artifacts. The molecules include: aspirin, isooctane, penicillin, polyethylene, nylon, DNA, progestin, DDT, Prozac, and Buckminsterfullerene and Carbon Nanotubes. Organized by the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York and the Chemical Heritage Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Computer Science Table 12 p.m. Rosenfield Center 224A - Day Dining Room; Tags: Student Computer Science table is a weekly gathering of folks on campus (students, faculty, staff, alums, etc.) to talk about readings and issues relating to computing and computer science. CS Table meets each Friday at noon in JRC 224A, the Day Public Dining Room (PDR) in the Joe Rosenfeld ’25 Center (JRC). The schedule for CS Table is available at http://drupal.cs.grinnell.edu/drupal6/cs-table. Further information, including the weekly reading, is available from Samuel A. Rebelsky, rebelsky@grinnell.edu. 
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Russian Table 12 p.m. Rosenfield Center 224C - White Dining Room; Tags: Campus This lunch meeting in the Joe Rosenfield Center gives students and faculty members an opportunity to speak Russian in an informal setting. Speakers at every level are encouraged to participate. Individuals not on board are the guests of the Russian Department. |
Gumma (Friday) Muslim Prayer 2:15 p.m. CRSSJ/Chaplain's Office (1233 Park Street); Tags: Recurring Meetings Gumma is held in the Religious & Spiritual Activities Room (a.k.a. Prayer Garage) on the 1st floor of the Center for Spirituality, every Friday and led by Kamal Hammouda, Muslim Students Prayer Leader. Question call X4981.
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Prairie Studies Art Lecturers Present “Languages of Whispers” 4:15 p.m. ARH 302 - Auditorium; Tags: Campus John Fraser, Chicago, and Fred Easker, Cedar Rapids, are two artists both locally (Chicago and Milwaukee) and globally (Munich to Tokyo) shown and collected. Both are represented in scores of distinguished collections. They make very different work, but they share a kind of quiet and demonstrate the power of subtlety and nuance. On Nov. 11th and 13th, take a most enjoyable hour and discover them both. John Fraser's presentation will be held Wednesday, November 11 at 4:15 pm in ARH 302. Fred Easker's presentation will be held Friday, November 13 at 4:15 pm in ARH 302.

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Astronomy Group 4:15 p.m. Noyce 1022 - Musser Physics Seminar; Tags: Campus An informal group of people meets each Friday at 4:15 in the Physics Seminar Room (Noyce 1022) to discuss topics that are related in some way to astronomy and sometimes to plan astronomy-related activities. Anyone with an interest in astronomy, regardless of level of knowledge or experience, is invited to attend. If you would like to be included on the e-mail list for this group, send a message to cadmus@grinnell.edu. 
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"Yodel Your Way to Prosperity" 4:15 p.m. Bucksbaum 263 - Fitzgibbons Music Seminar; Tags: Campus Do you have a hidden talent for yodeling? Attend this wacky workshop and find out with the help of Chris Gudel and the Double D Wranglers fantastic cowboy band straight out of the Nebraska sand hills. Band members will also talk about how to make a living as a musician, and will sing a tune or two as warm-up for their 7:30 p.m. concert at the Voertman Theater in the Community Center at Park Street and Fifth Avenue (tickets required). Both the workshop and the concert will be pure fun. Sponsored by the Center for Prairie Studies. 
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Faulconer Friday 4:15 p.m. Bucksbaum 132 - Faulconer Gallery Office; Tags: Faculty/Staff Enjoy a glass of wine or sparkling water and unwind at the end of the week. Sample from a selection of delicious cheese and fruits. Take a guided tour of "Molecules That Matter," the Falconer's exhibit exploring ten carbon-based molecules that revolutionized the 20th century. This innovative exhibition, curated at Skidmore College by Raymond J. Giguere, 1962 Term Professor of Chemistry, and John S. Weber, Dayton Director, Tang Teaching Museum, combines molecular models, works of art, and cultural artifacts into a dynamic and intriguing investigation of ways molecular discoveries affect our lives. Bring a friend or partner! Please RSVP to Tilly Woodward to reserve your spot! X4663 or woodward@grinnell.edu

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Swimming & Diving vs. U of Nebraska 5 p.m. PEC Obermiller Pool; Tags: Athletic Competition |
Shabbat Services at Grinnell 5 p.m. Rosenfield Center 227; Tags: Recurring Meetings All are welcome. |
Shabbat Table 6 p.m. Rosenfield Center 209 (B&C); Tags: Campus RSVP's for Shabbat Table are requested by Wednesday [Chalutz] with your ID number if you plan to attend. |
Shabbat Table 6 p.m. Rosenfield Center 209D - Fischlowitz Chalutzim Kitchen; Tags: Campus RSVP's for Shabbat Table are requested by Wednesday [Chalutz] with your ID number if you plan to attend. |
Double D Wranglers Concert 7:30 p.m. Off Campus - See Details for Location; Tags: Campus From deep in the heart of the Sandhills of Nebraska, come the greatest cowboy western entertainment. The Double D Wranglers will be performing in Grinnell on Friday, November 13 at 7:30 pm at the Voertman theatre in the Community Center. The Wranglers have played all over the country and continue to bring joy to the hearts of audiences everywhere. Their award winning musicianship, features authentic harmonies, instrumentation and one of the greatest cowboy yodelers in the country! The Wranglers aren¹t only good musicians, they are excellent entertainers. You will be singing and laughing the whole night through! So join us for the Double D Wranglers on Friday, November 13 at 7:30 pm. 100 free tickets are available to the Grinnell College community and may be picked at the Box Office in Bucksbaum beginning Monday, Nov. 9. Tickets at the door will be $5. Sponsored by Center for Prairie Studies, Music Department, and the Grinnell Area Arts Council. 
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Cross-Country NCAA Regional Meet 11 a.m. PEC Les Duke Track; Tags: Athletic Competition |
Portrait of an Agrarian Place, a project by David Ottenstein 12 p.m. Burling Library Art Gallery; Tags: Campus Portrait of an Agrarian Place, a project by David Ottenstein |
Molecules That Matter 12 p.m. Bucksbaum 131 - Faulconer Gallery; Tags: Campus This exhibition explores ten molecules that revolutionized the 20th century, through molecular models, works of art, and cultural artifacts. The molecules include: aspirin, isooctane, penicillin, polyethylene, nylon, DNA, progestin, DDT, Prozac, and Buckminsterfullerene and Carbon Nanotubes. Organized by the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York and the Chemical Heritage Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Young Artists Reception at the Faulconer Gallery 1 p.m. Bucksbaum 100 - Rotunda; Tags: Campus Elementary students from Grinnell/Newburg School District created "molecule art" as part of the Faulconer Gallery’s "Molecules That Matter" exhibition. The community is invited to view the student creation and tour "MTM" during a special Community Day reception at the Faulconer Gallery, November 14th from 1 - 4. Visitors can also view a live eagle and two other raptors from SOAR and learn about the recovery of eagle populations in Iowa after near extinction due to the effects of DDT, one of the molecules featured in the exhibit. There will be hands on activities for kids and refreshments for all. 
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Swimming & Diving @ Augustana 1 p.m. Augustana College; Rock Island, IL; Tags: Athletic Competition |
Raptors in the Faulconer Gallery Community Day 1 p.m. Bucksbaum 131 - Faulconer Gallery; Tags: Campus Presentations at 1:00 and 2:30. Walk-by viewing available 1:30 - 2:30 and 3 - 4. SOAR (Save Our Avian Resources) will bring a live education bald eagle, peregrine falcon, and osprey to the Faulconer Gallery as part of programming for "Molecules That Matter." Raptor specialist Kay Neumann will talk about the impact of DDT on these species and their recovery, as well as the looming threat of lead on raptor populations. A DVD documenting the life of a family of eagles through an entire year will be available for viewing, plus a children’s molecule exhibit, hands-on activity, and refreshments. People of all ages are welcome to attend.For more information, please contact Tilly Woodward at 641-269-4663 or woodward@grinnell.edu 
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| Announcements | EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Tags: Campus Assistant/Associate Director of Development Visit Coordinator-Office of Admission Presentation Cook-Dining Services Enjoy people, reading and books? Bookstore Assistant-Seasonal Temporary position thru January 2010 Pioneer Bookshop-downtown Submit application to the Office of Human Resources, by email at hr@grinnell.edu or fax 641-269-4885 To see job ads and descriptions go to www.grinnell.edu and click on "jobs"

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Lecturer in Art Tags: Student Employment: Female student needed to model nude for figure drawing classes Tuesdays and Thursdays 1: 25pm to 3:50pm, $8.85 per hr. Contact Ms Schrift: schriftj@grinnell.edu 
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Voting Begins for 2010 Favorite Films Tags: Campus Members of the college community are invited to vote for their favorite films to be shown at the fourth annual Grinnell College Favorite Films Festival. The three categories this year are: Fantasy Horror Westerns The only limit is that the films selected must be part of the Grinnell College Libraries’ collections, which can be searched through the library catalog. The survey will be open for voting on PioneerWeb from Sunday, November 1st through Sunday, November 15th. The winning films will be announced shortly afterwards and will be shown on campus Friday, January 29, through Sunday, January 31, 2010. BTW, the films shown at last year's festival were: Film Noir - Maltese Falcon Foreign Films - Amelie Animated Films - Beauty and the Beast The Favorite Films Festival is co-sponsored by the Grinnell College Libraries and the Student Government Association Films Committee. For more information, contact Randye Jones at jonesran@grinnell.edu or the Films Committee at films@grinnell.edu.

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Center for Religion, Spirituality and Social Justice Tags: Campus gHarmony Thursday, Nov. 12th 8:00 PM Main Lounge Interfaith dating with inter- religious dialogue. Sponsored by Religous Life Council and the Center for Religion, Spirituality and Social Justice. Winterfest 2009 What is Winterfest? Have you gone before?? It's only once a year... don't miss out!!! Details coming soon..... Religious Life Staff Open Hours for Conversation and Counseling Dean of Religious Life and Chaplain, Rev. Deanna Shorb: Tuesdays (1:30 - 3:00 pm) and Wednesdays (11:00 am - 12:00 noon) Rabbi Howie Stein: Mondays (3:00 - 4:00 pm) and Thursdays (9:00 - 10:00 am) Lilly Intern for Religious Life Rev. Michael Hunt: Monday (2-4pm) and Thursday (9:30-11:00am) Or if you would like to schedule a counseling session/private conversation with the Dean of Religious Life, Rabbi or Intern, please call X4981 or e-mail directly to [SHORB], [STEINH] or [HUNTM].

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Photocopying Service at Premier Printing Tags: Campus Mary Beth Krumm has purchased Copy Connection and has changed the name to Premier Printing. Premier Printing is located at 803 4th Ave. in downtown Grinnell. The campus extension remains 3420 and their phone number is still 236-7800. The new email address for Mary Beth is mkrumm@iowatelecom.net. Under this new name, Premier Printing provides the same services as before. Please call them with any questions you may have. 
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Support Staff Relations Commitee Minutes Tags: Campus The Support Staff Relations Committee (SSRC) represents all members of the support staff, including dining services staff. The SSRC is concerned with working conditions and general benefits at the College. It is not mandated to involve itself with personnel matters relating to specific incidents and individual cases. The Fall Open Staff meeting minutes, as well as all meeting minutes are available on the SSRC website. 
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Want to connect with alumni? Tags: Student The Office of College and Alumni Relations is seeking a Alumni Relations Assistant for the academic year and beyond. The position starts at $7.50/hour with the opportunity for advancement. We offer up to 8 hours a week with opportunities for work over the summer and during academic breaks. After training, you will work with alumni relations staff on preparing, editing and fact-checking print and electronic communication for alumni, parents, and friends. This will include classletters, email messages, and content on The Loggia, the new alumni online community. There may be other projects as assigned. To qualify for this position, you must have a positive attitude, commitment to your schedule, be attentive to detail and ready to network and build relationships with Grinnell alumni from all over the world. You must also be willing to travel to the Old Glove Factory (corner of 3rd Ave. and Broad St.) for work each week. We prefer workers who have experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe products, design, and HTML. If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Dan McCue, assistant director of alumni relations at [mccuedan@grinnell.edu] or x3234. 
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Shuttle Bus to Cross Country Meet Tags: Campus On Saturday Nov. 14th, Grinnell College hosts the NCAA Central Regional Cross Country meet at Oakland Acres Golf Course. There is no parking at the site but a shuttle school bus will transport fans from 10th Ave. in front of the Phys. Ed. Complex departing at 10:30 a.m. Race times are 11 a.m. for women and noon for men. Upon completion of races the bus will begin a number of return trips back to campus. Those who choose to drive will likely park up to a 1/2 mile from the course on the highway. Caution, please do not walk on the highway side of the line of cars to get to the course. 
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