PE CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF JANUARY 9.  If you do not report to the first class session, your name will be dropped and people from the waitlist will be added.  If you did not register for a class and wish to take one, you may attend the first class and ask the instructor if there is room for you to take the class.  Please check the website to see which classes are available and which are full.    http://www.bates.edu/x33749.xml

COLLEGE CHOIR SINGS MOZART'S REQUIEM.   College Choir is a student 70 voice choir dedicated to singing large scale choral works with orchestra.  If you would like to sing Mozart's Requiem this semester and would like to join College Choir please contact John Corrie, Choir Director at x 6409 or email   jcorrie    for an audition.   Choir rehearses Mon, Wed and Thurs, afternoons from 4 to 5:15 p.m.in the Concert Hall of Olin. There is a rehearsal for athletes on Mondays at 8 p.m. in room 128 of Olin.  Rehearsals begin today.

Tonight Bates’ Progressive Christian group WITHIN REACH will be meeting to discuss “becoming simple.”  As progressive Christians, we welcome all, regardless of background to join in our open discussion in a safe place to share differing ideas and traditions.  We believe in the search for finding answers, and not the answers themselves.  The meeting is at 7:00 in Canham house on Wood Street, room 4.  We hope to see some new faces this semester!

VOLUNTEER FAIR!!!  Stop by Tuesday and get involved in the Trinity soup kitchen, Longely Mentors, Good Sheppard Food Pantry, the Hillview After-School Program and MORE!  Info, sign ups and maybe even cookies! From 5-8 PM in Chase Hall Gallery.  

OPEN MEETING FOR SUMMER GRANTS*:  Wednesday, January 11th at 4:00 p.m. in Pettengill G52 (Keck Classroom) - Get answers to questions about financing your mind-twisting summer research projects, and/or your meaningful service-learning projects, and/or your adventurous career internships, and/or your fantastic fellowships.  If you are interested in applying for an Otis or Phillips Fellowship – this is the time to get your questions answered! Note:  This is a repeat of the December meeting.

Wednesday, Jan. 11th - ADVENTURES IN DINING, Commons - 4:30-8:00 pm - Circus Circus - Come one, come all to the Bates Big Top! We'll have cotton candy, peanuts and candy apples for your eating enjoyment!

BATES COLLEGE INVESTMENT CLUB MEETING -  (Wednesday, January 11th ), 7:00 pm, Room G65,  Pettengill Hall - 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.  The BCIC will meet once each month during the academic year, with additional sessions throughout the year to study the principles

4:00 pm College Choir Rehearsal – Olin 210
6:00 pm International Club Dinner – Rowe Room, Side A & B
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.