Campus Safety Day
Campus Safety, SGA, the Office of Student Conduct, and the Office of Residential Life, will sponsor "Campus Safety Day" on Porter Plaza and South Park Lawn, Friday, Oct. 27, 3 to 5:30 p.m. showcasing safety-related resources. The event will feature a mock dorm room fire at 4:30 p.m. Raffle prizes of $25, $50, and $75 Amazon gift cards are available to those who visit at least three tables.
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āImportant parking information
The section of Case Center Parking Lot closest to the loading dock will be closed from 2 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, to accommodate Campus Safety Day. Deliveries will not be affected by this closure until 3 p.m. when the loading dock area will be closed. Contact Tim Munro or Lori Parks for more information.
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Village Treats for children of faculty and staff
Village Treats is an enchanting evening of trick-or-treating for the kids of ³Ō¹Ļ±¬ĮĻ faculty and staff, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29, at Northwoods and Sussman apartments. An orange pumpkin graphic will be placed on the doors of participating apartments. For more information, contact Michaela Larsson or Residential Life.
Unpacking recent Supreme Court decisions in higher education
Join us as we discuss and unpack recent Supreme Court rulings and their impact on higher education, including the Harvard and UNC rulings on affirmative action and student loan forgiveness, from noon to 12:50 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, on the second floor of Murray-Aikins Dining Hall. Hear insights from Professor of Political Science Beau Breslin, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Jess Ricker, and General Counsel Sarah Vero, with conversation and questions moderated by Dean of Students Adrian Bautista. Cookies and beverages will be served.
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āFacilities updates
Facilities Services will be dredging Haupt Pond, and continue through mid-November, limiting accessibility.
Construction of a new ADA-compliant sidewalk between Barrett Center and Wait Hall is scheduled for the first week of November. Pedestrian traffic will be redirected during this process.
Exchange Closet in need of donations
āThe Exchange Closet needs donations, especially clean warm clothing, jackets, and outdoor wear. Please drop off any donations in Case 207 during regular business hours. For more information, visit the Exchange Closet website. The Office of Health Promotions, Campus Life and Engagement, and Sustainability Office will also be hosting a "Clothing SWAP" from 2 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, in the Spa.
Register now for a textile workshop with Ruby Chishti
Ruby Chishti, a Pakistani-American fiber artist, will lead a textile workshop from 12:30 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, at the Tang Teaching Museum. The workshop is part of the 2023 Alfred Z. Solomon Residency and aims to engage participants by dismantling and transforming unknown peopleās clothing through the process of hand sewing. For more information and to register, visit the .
Ensemble Connect performance and residency
in residence at ³Ō¹Ļ±¬ĮĻ through Saturday, Oct. 28, will perform Franz Schubertās lively āTroutā quintet, Samuel Barberās āSummer Music,ā and Missy Mazzoliās āStill Life with Avalanche,ā at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, in Arthur Zankel Music Center.
³Ō¹Ļ±¬ĮĻ Lifeworks Thanksgiving basket project
The annual Thanksgiving Basket Project helps local neighbors in need. To or learn how to help in other ways, visit the website. Consider noting ā³Ō¹Ļ±¬ĮĻā on your check or on the website. ³Ō¹Ļ±¬ĮĻ initiated this program over 35 years ago and continues to be among its largest institutional supporters. For more information, contact Roy Rotheim.
