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2 EA5TER.N NEW.S I L LINOI S UN I V E RSITY Contact: Shelly Flock (csslf@eiu.edu) Vicki Woodard (csvns@eiu.edu) (fax) Office of M edia Relations 600 Lincoln Avenue C ha rleston, IL ( EIU Calendar of Events November 2001 October 31, 2001 E General Events November 1 Presentation Equipment Technology Fair, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, Charleston/Mattoon Room, University Union. Representatives from Midwest Visual Communications/MCSi and Beatty Televisual will demonstrate equipment from Anchor, Bogen, DA-LITE, Elmo, NEC, Panasonic, Sanyo and others. Free admission; open to the public. 1 "The Sensitive Swashbuckler and Other Dating Myths," 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, Grand Ballroom, University Union. A sexual assault awareness program, blending education with improvisational comedy and audience participation. Admission: $3, general public; free for EIU students with Fowl language (improv comedy), 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 71t1 Street Underground, University Union. Free admission; open to the public. 3 "Nature's Gravy" (music), 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, Th Street Underground, University Union. Free admission; open to the public. 6 Acoustic Java, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 7th Street Underground, University Union. An opportunity for EIU students to perform on stage. Free admission; open to the public. 6 "Fighting Monsters," 7:30p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, Charleston/Mattoon Room, University Union. This workshop, presented by David Onestak, director of the EIU Counseling Center, is for women who want to significantly reduce their risk of harm to themselves. Participants will learn how to use their intuition to identify dangerous people and develop prevention strategies. Free admission; open to the public. astern Illinois University emphasizes distinguished teaching in the liberal arts, sciences ~d selected professions. A traditional, residential state university of recognized quality, Eastern enrolls more than 10,000 students m undergraduate and graduate programs. The university, located in Charleston, also serves the region through a variety of non-credit and off-site degree programs, as well as cultural and recreational opportunities. Eastern's pursuit of excellence attracts well-qualified students of an increasingly diverse population and a teaching faculty active in research and public service who utilize the latest technology.

3 , ADD 1/1/1/1 8 American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, Newman Catholic Center, 500 Roosevelt Ave. Sponsored by EIU's Alpha Phi Omega. 8 Campus Perk, 10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, rn Street Underground, University Union. Open mic night. Free admission; open to the public Fourth Annual University Union Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9 and 10, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, University Ballroom, University Union. Free admission; open to the public. (Potential vendors should contact Jon Crask, or prior to Nov. 8.) 9 "The Fast and the Furious," movie, 5 and 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, Buzzard Auditorium. Admission: $2; free for EIU students with ID. 9 Spicy Clamatto (comedy), 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 7'h Street Underground, University Union. Free admission; open to the public. 10 "Mr. Opporknockity" (music), 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 7'h Street Underground, University Union. Free admission; open to the public. 12 EIU Open House- Monday, Nov. 12. One in a series of EIU open house programs for prospective students and their families. Students have an opportunity to meet with faculty and/or student service personnel. Campus tours, as well as residence hall tours, are given throughout the day, with lunch available in the residence halls. The open house programs start at 9 a.m. in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. No reservations are necessary and parking is available in any student or staff lot. For more information, please see 15 "The Professional," movie, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, Buzzard Auditorium. Admission: $2; free for EIU students with ID Fall Break- No classes! 29 "Dealing With Change," 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, Lumpkin Hall. EIU's Business and Technology Institute introduces a training program called, "Who Moved My Cheese?" The program provides a unique and enjoyable way of looking at changes taking place in one's work and life, a fun and effective way of talking and dealing w/ others about changes, and ways in which to save time, lower stress and be successful. Free admission, but pre-registration is required. Phone (217) "Family Secrets," 7:30p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, Charleston/Mattoon Room, University Union. This workshop will examine the family dynamics related to secrets, the way truths are revealed, staying connected to family, and how to maintain your integrity. Presented by Tina Leonard, EIU Counseling Center. Free admission; open to the public. 30 Hello Dali (improv comedy), 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 7 1 h Street Underground, University Union. Free admission; open to the public.

4 ADD 2/2/2/2 December 4 "Helping A Friend in Need," 7:30p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, Charleston/Mattoon Room, University Union. This workshop is designed to help individuals who think they have a friend(s) who has a problem that has gotten out of control and who want to know what they can do about it. Participants will not be asked to share confidential information, but will have the opportunity to address their individual issue. Free admission; open to the public. Athletics (Home Events Only) For details/information, contact Sports Information- (217) Admission to most events free unless otherwise noted. ( November 1 Volleyball, Southeast Missouri, 7 p.m., Lantz Arena 2 Women's Basketball, Exhibition Game, 7 p.m., Lantz Arena Men's Soccer, Vanderbilt, 2 p.m., Lakeside Field 2, 3 Men's/Women's Swimming, EIU Panther Invitational, 5 p.m. Friday; all day, Saturday, Lantz Natatorium 4 Men's Soccer, Western Kentucky, 1 p.m., Lakeside Field 6 Volleyball, Western Illinois, 7 p.m., Lantz Arena 8 Men's Basketball, Exhibition Game, 7:10p.m., Lantz Arena. Fee. 9 Men's/Women's Swimming, Western Illinois, 5 p.m., Lantz Natatorium Volleyball, Tennessee Tech, 7 p.m., Lantz Arena 10 Men's/Women's Swimming, Butler, Noon, Lantz Natatorium Volleyball, Tennessee State, 2 p.m., Lantz Arena 11 Women's Basketball, Reebok All-Stars (Exhibition), 2:30p.m., Lantz Arena Volleyball, Austin Peay, 11 a.m., Lantz Arena 12 Men's Basketball, NBC Thunder (Exhibition), 7:10p.m., Lantz Arena. Fee. 16 Men's Basketball, St. Joseph's, 7:10p.m., Lantz Arena. Fee. Women's Basketball, IUPU - Indianapolis, 5:15p.m., Lantz Arena 16, 17 Volleyball, Ohio Valley Conference Tournament (TBA), Lantz Arena 17 Football, Murray State, 2:30p.m., O'Brien Stadium. Fee. 20 Women's Basketball, Bradley, 7 p.m., Lantz Arena 28 Men's Basketball, Indiana State, 7:10p.m., Lantz Arena. Fee. Music Recitals, as well as SOME concerts, are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. All events take place in Dvorak Concert Hall, Doudna Fine Arts Center, unless otherwise noted. All events are subject to change; phone for information. November 1 Student Recital - Megan Haynes, saxophone, and Woods Miller, trumpet, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 2 Preparatory Program Recital, 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 Latin Percussion Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 3 Faculty Recital- George Sanders, piano, 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 4 " Destination: Freedom!," EIU Wind Ensemble, 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4 Student Recital - Eric Chapman, trombone, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4 6 Student Recital - Tara Warfield, soprano, 7:30p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6

5 .. ADD 3/3/3/3 8 Student Recital - Jason Malmberg, string bass, and Keri Gragg, soprano, 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 9 IMEA District V Jazz Festival, all day, Friday, Nov. 9 EIU Jazz Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov Student Recital - Erica Graceffa, piano, 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 Student Recital -Jackie Bilbrey, percussion, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov The Kirkland Trio (part of the Tarble Chamber Music Series)- See Tarble, below. Student Recital - Corby Steinbraker, tuba, 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov Concerto Auditions Program, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov Composers' Forum, 7:30p.m. Tuesday, Nov EIU Jazz Lab Band, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov IMEA District V Festival, all day, Saturday, Nov Student Recital - Bart Rettberg, piano, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov Student Recital - Amanda Alburtus, soprano, and Christine Flatley, violin, 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov Student Recital - Nick Terry, percussion, and Chris Karch, percussion, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 Tarble Arts Center (Located on South Ninth Street at Cleveland Avenue; (217) ) Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Free visitor parking in Ninth Street lot as marked. Group tours available upon request. ( Exhibits Holding Life: Native American Baskets - Through November 25 This exhibition surveys the range of materials, methods of manufacture and styles of Native American baskets from throughout the United States and parts of Canada. --Slide Lecture by Martha Ehrlich: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov Art Faculty Exhibition - Through November 11 Recent art work in a wide variety of media and styles make up this annual exhibition by EIU's current, adjunct and emeritus art department faculty. Gary Justis: Head on Horizon Sculpture Installation - November 17 through January 13 Recent static and kinetic works by this Bloomington, Ill., artist - Artist's Lecture: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28 Andrew Young: Collages - November 17 through January 13 Recent works by this Chicago artist; organized by lspace, U of I, Champaign/Urbana Special Events 11 Ciimbing Mount Olympus: How I Came to Believe in the Gods" --7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1. Free admission; open to the public. --Presented by Bruce Guernsey, EIU professor of English, who will present an informal slide lecture on his experience of climbing Mount Olympus in Athens while on a Fullbright fellowship to lecture in Greece. (This program is sponsored by the EIU Department of English as part of the 2001 Literature Conference, "Homer's Epic World," which focuses on the ancient Greek poet.)

6 ADD 4/4/4/4 Chamber Music Series: Kirkland Trio -3 p.m. Sunday, Nov Admission: $5; $3 for students and seniors. Tickets available at the door. Annual Holiday Art Sale - November 30 through December 2 Works by area artists; proceeds support EIU Department of Art scholarships and Tarble Arts Center programs. Opening Preview: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 Theatre Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for faculty/staff/senior citizens, and $3.50 for students. The box office is open 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and one hour prior to each performance. Phone during box office hours for ticket information and reservations. ( "Candida" 7 p.m. November 7, 8, 9 and 10; 2 p.m. November 11 George Bernard Shaw's story of Candida, the charming wife of a clergyman, who has to choose between her husband and a young poet, Marchbanks. Finally she chooses her apparently self-sufficient husband as the "weaker. " -30-