WOMEN’S TENNIS vs. Bowdoin. 4pm, Wallach Tennis Center.

A HOME FOR THE ARTS: Come support student art at Bates in all of its forms at 4:00PM. Musicians, performance artists and studio artists will be displaying their work in Old Commons. Your attendance will show the administration that a hub for student art is essential to the Bates experience.

LECTURE: Walter Glannon, Canada Research Chair in Medical Bioethics and Ethical Theory, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Calgary will speak on "The Neuroethics of Memory" - 4:15 p.m., Pettengill G52 (Keck Classroom). Refreshments will be provided! Professor Glannon is one of the most important philosophers working at the intersection of neuroscience and ethics. Sponsored by the Mellon Innovation Philosophy/Psychology Workgroup

THE ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT presents Jason Michael Fletcher who will speak on "Peer Effects in Health Behaviors" - 4:30 pm, Pettengill Hall  G65. Refreshments will be served

Working on a paper? Get some feedback tonight about your writing from experienced Bates peer writing assistants. The Peer Writing Center in Ladd is open from 7 to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday nights as well as Sunday afternoons from 1 to 5. No appointment necessary--just stop by with your paper and assignment and enjoy some constructive conversation about your writing. See you there!

Looking for a supportive study environment?  Try MCC STUDY NIGHTS Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9pm, Multicultural Center, 2nd Floor Lounge.

Fresh off a swing to Austin, TX for their second year at South by Southwest, the JASON SPOONER TRIO returns to Bates for their first show at The Ronj in 4 years. Their unique sound has earned them comparisons to influences that vary far and wide; JJ Cale, G Love, Paul Simon, Ben Harper, Bob Dylan and Neil Young. The group merges elements of roots, blues, Americana, folk bluegrass and even some reggae, funk and country into a signature, groove-oriented sound that is unmistakably their own.  The trio spent a great deal of their recent history zig-zagging their way across the US in support of their latest album, "The Flame You Follow" which has seen a great deal of airplay on XM, Sirius and AAA Radio stations nationwide. The band has also landed some choice opening slots for the likes of Brandi Carlile, Railroad Earth, Josh Ritter and Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers.  Attendees should plan on a fun, upbeat evening of great music to shake off the late winter blahs.  The show starts at 7pm. For more information, please visit: www.jasonspooner.com   www.myspace.com/jasonspooner

FILM VIEWING AND Q + A SESSION -  "The New Patriots" - Written, directed, and produced by Robert Richter. "Five U.S. military veterans, including a Congressional Medal of Honor winner and a woman West Point graduate, speak out about terrorism, patriotism and their transformation from warriors to peace activists."  "After the 9/11 tragedy the U.S. government called for the eradication of terrorist training camps. Not mentioned by officials was the U.S. Army School of the Americas (SOA), located at Ft. Benning, GA, described by the veterans as a school for terrorism. In the film a veteran reminds us that the lives of the tens of thousands killed by SOA-trained terrorists in Latin America are no less precious than those who lost their lives in the U.S. on September 11." Robert Richter is an independent documentary producer who focuses on issues that are oftentimes ignored by the mainstream media. He has received three Academy Award nominations, three DuPont Columbia Broadcast Journalism awards, National Emmys, Peabody Awards, and many film festival honors. He is most known for directing and producing "The Last Atomic Bomb." - Olin 104, 7:15 p.m.

Interested in EQUAL EDUCATION IN MAINE? Want to find out how schools get their funding? Come to Professor Helen Regan's presentation on her research "Resolving a Policy Dilemma: Achieving Equal Access to Quality Education and Taxpayer Relief in Maine" with research assistant Bill Mortimer. This topic will be presented at 7:30pm in PGill G65.

Want to be an ADMISSIONS TOUR GUIDE? Think you can handle walking backwards? If so, come to tonight’s meeting in the basement of P-Gill room G21 at 8:00pm to find out more. If you have any questions please feel free to email ajorge@bates.edu. Hope to see you there!

The VILLAGE CLUB SERIES - In 2004 they were chosen to perform in Boston’s world famous Street Performers Festival at Faneuil Hall. Soon after, they found themselves looking out on a standing ovation at the 2005 NACA National Conference. Their performance landed them on the conference “Top-20 Hot List” according to Campus Activities Magazine, who would go on to call the duo “one of the hottest new bands in the college market today.”  From humble and hot Tucson beginnings, RYANHOOD’s uncanny ability to connect with concertgoers and to leave them smiling has become their calling card. Check Ryanhood out at: http://www.ryanhood.com/ 9:00pm - The Mays Center

The MAINE JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL is coming to Bates! Friday, March 27, 12:00 noon, Olin Concert Hall - KING LATI THE FIRST (Uri Bar-On, Israel, 2008). This 70-minute film will be followed by a discussion with the audience and two members of the community, Abe Peck (Director of the Academic Council for Jewish, Christian, and Islamic Studies, USM) and Fatuma Hussein (Director, United Somali Women of Lewiston) facilitated by Kirk Read. This inspiring documentary translates many of the issues of immigrant experience pertinent to the Lewiston community in powerful ways.  Language, class, race, religion, nationality, and ethnicity form a powerful nexus in which the challenges and opportunities of multicultural identity are put into play.  Tickets are $8.00.  Students are free but need to sign in as they arrive. A limited number of comp tickets are available.  Contact Kirk Read.  kread@bates.edu

Overview of resources and effective strategies for FINDING JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS presented by Bates Office of Career Services. Friday, March 27 at 2:30 pm in New Commons #116

Come to the BATES ARTS LEWISTON ARTS (BALA) MEETING!  Students will discuss a project to organize short term collaborative art projects with Lewiston High School.  Projects will include: writing, A Capella, dance, documentary studies, music, and Dj-ing. This meeting is an information session for all who are interested. Friday, March 27 at 4:30 pm at 161 Wood St.

This Friday, drop by during the dinner hour to get a taste of CRAZYWATER'S Fireside Concert series. Derek Rocchini (piano/vocals) and Alex Iyer prepare to rock your socks off with our repertoire of rock, blues, motown and originals. 5-8 p.m. Commons Fireplace Lounge

HOT DOG EATING CONTEST: To All Bates Students! Have people always marveled at how fast or how much you can eat? Do you think you have what it takes to be the Bates College Hot Dog eating champion? DO YOU WANT TO WIN $100!!!!!!!!!!!?????????? If so, come show off your hot dog guzzling skills in the Benjamin Mays Center on Friday, March 27 at 5:30pm. *Sign-ups will take place in commons over the course of this week and next week, OR E-mail fwhite@bates.edu & kprins@bates.edu to sign up! When: Friday, March 27- Location: Benjamin Mays Center - Time: 5:30- 6:30pm, Brought to you by the phenomenal sophomore class!

This weekend FILMBOARD proudly presents Seven Pounds!!!  Distraught over his wife's death -- and convinced that his own actions had something to do with it -- a depressed IRS (Will Smith) agent begins plotting his suicide, vowing to improve the lives of seven strangers in the process. But a chance meeting with a woman who has a life-threatening heart defect (Rosario Dawson) threatens to derail his plans when, suddenly, their budding relationship feels a lot like love.  Show times are Friday at 7 and 9:30, Saturday at 2 and 7, and Sunday at 2 and 4:30 in Olin 104.  As always, admission is only $1 No better way to catch up on movies from this past fall or watch them again! Free posters are also available for the fall releases W., The Rocker, and Transporter 3, so please come see a Filmboard member at the showing if you are interested.  Please remember, there is no food or drink allowed in Olin 104.  *Brought to you by your friends at Filmboard*

The one and only LICKIT! Dance presents a live music showcase opening for DJ Bad Habit >>Chicago Based DIRTY DIGITAL<< at 10:30 pm Friday, March 27th in Chase Hall Lounge. Be on time and don’t miss this pure musical adrenalin: mixing Hip Hop, Dance and Electro to a wild and inventive sound! Hear for yourself: download their EP at dirtydigitalcity.com and come to the show! Be curious- come to Lickit!

EARTH HOUR at Bates, 8:30pm on Saturday! Remember to shut off all lights and electronics before leaving your room for Gala on Saturday night!

ALL-COLLEGE GALA this Saturday beginning with the Merimanders at 8:30 in the Gray Cage. They are followed by the Phil Rich Swing Band in the Gray Cage and the Kelly Bell Band in Alumni Gym. There will be a Bates Ballroom Society performance in the Gray Cage between Swing Band sets.

EXTENDED DEADLINE . . . Apply to be a leader in our community volunteer program: be a Student Volunteer Fellow for 2009-10.  Volunteer Fellows coordinate site-based volunteer programs in the community and work to involve Bates students in community service activities.  Read more about this at http://www.bates.edu/x165666.xml. New application deadline: Monday March 30.

5:00 pm Japanese Table – New Commons Building, Room 116
12:00 pm Room To Love.  Please join us for a weekly Multifaith worship service in which we explore the matters of the human heart. Thursdays at noon at 161 Wood St.
5:00 pm French Table – New Commons Building, Room 131 A,B,C
6:00 pm Hillel meets every Thursday at 6:00 in New Commons Renyi Room #211. Join us for dinner and to spend time with other Jewish students.
6:00 pm BCTV is a student run organization working to broadcast talent through television. We will be doing    news segments, Bates Cribs, and more. Meetings are in New Commons Jarnryd Meeting Room  #222. -   (except April 30 in Room 226)
7:00 pm Physics 108 weekly PALG session.  The session is open to all students of the class and is led by Maddie White.  Carneg 113 (except March 26)
7:00 pm Come join the Women's Resource Center for its weekly meeting! We will be discussing and planning upcoming events and all are welcome to join and share their ideas! WRC, 45 Campus Ave.
7:00 pm Come to the meetings of the Bates Secular Student Alliance, the first and only Bates College organization dedicated to non-religious Batesies. All are welcome, religious or not! Pettengill 116
8:00 pm Come juggle with the Juggling Club!  We meet between 8 and 10pm in the Skelton Lounge of Chase Hall. No experience necessary, drop by anytime.