CHRISTIAN SCIENCE ORGANIZATION MEETING today at 2PM in the Special Seminar Room.

MAINE EARTH FIRST! will give a FREE workshop on effective ways to use Direct Action and Media sources to bring attention to Environmental Injustices and spark Positive Environmental Change. The workshop will be held today, starting at 4:10 in PGILL G21!  Along with teaching these skills members of Maine Earth First! will discuss their current campaigns, including actions focused against Plum Creek's massive development proposal in the Moosehead Lake region, multiple proposals for liquefied natural gas terminals in Maine, and the burning of construction and demolition debris.

LECTURE:  Jonathan Skinner, Bates College Assistant Professor Environmental Studies, Fall ‘06 will speak on “Correspondent to Command? A Bird’s Field Guide to Poetics” – This afternoon at 4:10 pm in Carnegie Science Hall.   Sponsored by the Bates College Department of Environmental Studies

Come audition for the most controversial production of the year.  THE FORGOTTEN is an original work by Justin Moriarty, and will be performed on Schaeffer Stage during Short Term.  No experience necessary, but bring an open mind.  Monday 4:30-7 in Schaeffer Theater

The Bates College BAHA’I ASSOCIATION invites you to celebrate the New Year (Naw Ruz) and enjoy dinner, spiritual devotions and entertainment.  Please RSVP asalton@bates.edu.  Today at 5:45PM in the Benjamin Mays center.

CONCERT: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall - Monday, March 20, 6:30 p.m. - Christin Beckwith '06, soprano,  Kevin Cox '07, tenor - Accompanied by:  Alex Smith '06, Kate Lyczkowski '09 - Singing Songs by: Purcell, Handel, Debussy, Faure, Menotti, and more.  Free Admission

Tuesday, March 21, 4:15 PM - G52, P-gill (The Keck Classroom) - The BATES DEMOCRATS will be having a general meeting Tuesday, March 21, at 4:15 in P-Gill G52 (the Keck Classroom).  Everyone’s welcome.

Wednesday March 22, 1:30-3:00 p.m., Chapel.  YOGA FOR THE SEASONS: WINTER TO SPRING.  Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, towel or blanket.

Come see KENNETH STARR, Dean of Peppe“The Starr Report” that led to President Bill Clinton’s impeachment."  rdine Law School, and former special prosecutor best known for Judge Starr will lecture on his life experiences and the American Judiciary.  Wednesday at 2:30 PM in the Muskie Archives.

ATTENTION JUNIORS!!  Please come to the Annual Junior Class Dinner on Wednesday, March 22th at 5:30pm in Chase Lounge. The featured speakers are the senior leaders: Jamie Nissen, Tracey Begley, Nicole Moraco, Erin Culbreth, Katie Nolan and John Phelan. You will learn about the opportunities with BatesStar, Senior Gift and being  Senior Class Co-Presidents. The food is great and you get a Bates latte mug! Don't miss out!

PERFORMANCE: Wednesday, March 22, 7:00pm, Mays Center -  Zaney Angels  presents "SHAMELESS", a trilogy of wicked powerful performance art.  Serious, goofy, sad, and quirky.  This is a full out dancing, song, and the spoken word about growing up in dysfunctional families and healing from childhood trauma. Visit www.zanyangels.com to find out more about this dance/theater company-with-a-mission.

“Honest Questions, Honest Answers: Everything You’ve Ever Wondered about Christianity.”  Come join us for an open forum to discuss questions of faith with a panel featuring: Javede Harris, Bates class of 2005; Father Frank Murray, Bates Associate Chaplain; Naomi Seelback, InterVarsity staff worker at Bowdoin; and Reverand David Wood, pastor of First Baptist Church in Gardiner, ME.  There will be free books and pizza!  All are welcome.  Wednesday, March 22 at 7PM in Skelton Lounge.  Sponsored by Bates Christian Fellowship

You are invited to join the, BATES COLLEGE INVESTMENT CLUB - (Every Wednesday) at 7:30 pm.  The BCIC is open to all Bates students, faculty and staff. Members will:  Help manage a REAL investment portfolio (REAL MONEY!) to support financial aid at Bates. Learn the principles of financial analysis and valuation. Room G65, Pettengill Hall.  The BCIC will be meeting on most Wednesdays this semester to study the principles of financial analysis and valuation.

The Spanish House will be having SPANISH HELP SESSIONS on Thursdays and Saturdays from 2 to 6 pm. If you need help with essays or different topics, drop by. Please email Rafael Pacheco (rpachec2), Jacqueline Smith (jsmith) or Omar Maxwell (omaxwell) before stopping by.  The Spanish House is on Wood St.

It's THE academic event of the year!  48 student talks!  92 research and service learning posters!  Dance! Film! Photography! Poetry!  Don't miss YOUR FRIENDS' presentation at the 5th annual MOUNT DAVID SUMMIT.   Festivities begin at 2:30 on Friday, March 24 in the Perry Atrium.  Afternoon sessions from 2:30-6 PM.  Evening events start at 7 PM.  Come for all or part of the event.  Lots of food--lots of fun.  See exactly WHO is doing WHAT and WHEN at http://www.bates.edu/mt-david-summit.xml .

GRASS FIELDS: looking for an area to enjoy the warm sunshine?  Please use the following areas on campus:  Page field, Rand field, Bardwell Field, and the Bill field.  These areas are available for general student use during the rest of Winter Semester.  Please wear sneakers - NO CLEATS!   The baseball, softball, football, and soccer fields are NOT in condition to be used at this time.  Thank you for your cooperation!

4:00 pm College Choir Rehearsal – Olin 210
6:00 pm International Club Dinner – Rowe Room, Side A & B
6:00 pm Amandla! Meeting – Multi-Cultural Center, Downstairs Lounge
7:00 pm Representation Assembly Student Government Meeting – Skelton Lounge
8:00 pm College Choir Rehearsal for Athletes – Olin 128
8:30 pm Environmental Coalition Meeting – 111 Bardwell St.