The Peer Writing Center in Ladd has new daytime hours. We're open Monday through Thursday from 11 to 5 and Friday from 11 to 3. Stop by for some constructive conversation about your writing - no appointment necessary. The Center is also open Sunday through Thursday nights from 7 to 11 and Sunday afternoons from 1 to 5.  See you there!

STUDY ABROAD FAIR. Representatives from more than 40 programs and universities around the globe will be available to discuss opportunities for studying abroad.  Today, 11am to 2pm in New Commons, Room 221 & 222 (Jarnyrd Room).

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The Multifaith Chaplaincy - THE ANDREWS LECTURE IN ETHICS AND EDUCATION - A Series of Lectures on Matters of Current Concern

Paul Solman, Economics Correspondent, The News Hour with Jim Lehrer - The Divided Self: Money, God and Neighbor (Co-sponsored by the Department of Economics):
 Lecture I – tonight, 7 p.m., Chase Hall Lounge: Spending Beyond Our Means And Are We Screwed If We Don't;

Lecture II, Wednesday, October 7, 7 p.m., Chase Hall Lounge: Is Money The Root Of All Evil?
The Right Reverend V. Gene Robinson
The 9th Bishop of New Hampshire, Episcopal

Thursday, October 15, Noon, the Chapel
Why Religion Matters in the Quest for Gay Civil Rights

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EVENTS AT THE OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES this week include:
• Today: Information session with Carney, Sandoe & Associates (7pm-8pm in Pettengill, G54)
• Tuesday: Junior/Senior Pre-Med Meeting (11:00am-12:00pm in Skelton Lounge, Chase Hall)
• Wednesday: Information session with Eze Castle Software, LLC (7pm-8pm at Bates OCS, 31 Frye Street)
• Thursday: Information session with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), (7-8pm at Bates OCS, 31 Frye Street)
• Friday:Information session with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic (12:00pm, New Commons);  andCareer Mentor Network information session (12-1pm, New Commons, Room 226)
For more information about these events, or to sign up, visit eRecruiting.

EXHIBIT: Students and professor, Trian Nguyen, will be displaying photography from their 2008 Short Term trip. The group spent four weeks traveling from southern to northern Vietnam studying the country’s artistic and cultural aspects. From Tuesday until October 17th in the Chase Hall Art Gallery.

INDS s17, "Wake Up" informational meeting Oct. 6, 4pm, Hathorn 314 with Prof. Sweet

Are you thinking about applying to Medical School?  Want to assess your MCAT abilities under real test conditions?  On Wednesday, October 28th at 6:00 pm in Pettengill G54, Kaplan Test Preparation will offer a FREE practice MCAT.  It's important to note that this is simply practice.  Your score will not be reported to any medical schools.  Contact OCS for more information.

TWO PHILLIPS FELLOWSHIP PRESENTATIONS:  Wednesday, October 7, 4:30 p.m. - Skelton Lounge, Chase Hall: 1st presentation:  Barbara Byers '10: Arts Immersion in Indonesia. Ms. Byers spent her summer in West Java where she studied traditional music and dance.  She will share her experience of her time with Nano Suratno, a renowned composer, and perform one of the colorful, traditional dances she learned.
2nd presentation:  Chomba Kaluba '10:  Using Art to Fight Poverty and Empower Children of Guatemala. Mr. Kaluba worked with the poorest endangered children of the Guatemala City garbage dump community.  There he sought to empower the children through art to help them generate an income to better themselves. He will share how he was able to work towards this goal. All are welcome; refreshments will be served.

Brief information session on the COMPETITIVE SKI CLUB. Come learn what the Ski Club is all about in this quick meeting.  We will introduce the club officers, sign up new members, and talk about the upcoming season. Wednesday, October 7 at 7:45 pm in Pettengill 329

4:10 pm Brooks Quimby Debate weekly practice! – Pettigrew 309A
5:00 pm Spanish Table – New Commons Little Room #226
6:30 pm WRBC Board Meeting – New Commons Renyi room, #211
7:00 pm The Bates College Student Government will be meeting at 7:00 PM in New Commons 221. Public participation is encouraged! (Except Nov. 9in Pgill G65)
7:00 pm Weekly PALG session for Professor Henry's Chemistry 107A class.  The session is open to all students of the class and is led by Sarah Charley.  Dana 300
7:00 pm Come Join Latinos Unidos if you want to learn and participate in Latino Cultural events! Meetings are held in English and everyone is welcome! So come experience something new, and meet new people! New Commons Little Room, #226
7:30 pm Come to the weekly meetings of the Secular Student Alliance in PGill 116 for doctrine-free discussion of our culture's oldest and most important questions.
8:00 pm Join the Bates Immigrant Rights Advocates (BIRA)! We are an active group dedicated to promoting immigrant and refugee rights in all spheres - local, state, national, and international.  Our actions fall under two main categories: Political Action and Community Engagement.  We are always open to new ideas and look forward to hearing yours! Harward Center (161-163 Wood St.)
8:00 pm Weekly PALG session for Biology 242.  The session is open to all students of the class and is led by Lauren Okano.  Carn 113
8:00 pm Weekly PALG session for Professor Schlax's Chem 107A class.  The session is open to all students of the class and is led by Sasha Villahermosa. PGill G21 (Except Nov. 9 at 8:30 pm)
8:30 pm Weekly PALG session for Chemistry 107B.  The session is open to all students of the class and is led by Alexandra Disney.  Dana 300
9:00 pm Come to the monthly meeting of the ROBINSON PLAYERS in Skelton Lounge. Learn how you can get involved in this student-run theater group, onstage or behind the scenes! Absolutely no prior experience, just interest necessary! kmoraros@bates.edu FMI. (On Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7, Jan. 18, Feb. 1, March 1, April 5, May 3)