Don't Miss Meliora Weekend
There's still time to register for Meliora Weekend, Oct. 18-21. In addition to guest speakers, there will be student performances and a wide range of entertainment, including comedy by the cast of HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm.   Read more...

College Academic Advising Fair
The annual Fall Advising and Cluster Fair offers students the chance to learn more about the Rochester Curriculum: majors, minors, and clusters, along with courses and study abroad opportunities. Interested students also can learn more about independent studies, fellowships, and senior scholars. Free and open to all River Campus undergraduates. For more information, contact Alecia Matthews at 275-2354.    Read more...

SA Town Hall Meeting: Dining
Dining Services is making big changes and wants student feedback. Director Cam Schauf will present tentative plans on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m., Sloan Auditorium in Goergen Hall (BME/Optics building).   

Important Deadlines for Seniors
The deadline for seniors to register for a Certificate in Management Studies is Nov. 1. Also, the deadline for declaring a minor is the end of the fall semester. Information and forms can be obtained at the Center for Academic Support, Lattimore 312.   

IT Symposium
Talk to local CIOs from some of Rochester's biggest companies at an information technology symposium on Friday, Oct. 26, noon to 4:30 p.m., at RIT. Learn about local IT initiatives and future career opportunities, including the summer Rotational Exposure Program sponsored by Explore Rochester IT. Lunch provided. No fees. Register online.    Read more...

Spring Meal Plan Change Period
Meal Plan changes for the spring semester will be accepted Monday, Oct. 15, to Saturday, Oct. 20. The forms are available online or in the ID Card Office in Susan B. Anthony Halls or from one of the Dining Center managers at the Eastman School. Address questions or concerns to 275-3975 or mealplans@services.rochester.edu.   

Final KEY Information Session
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 4 p.m., Lattimore 311A—learn about the Kauffman Entrepreneurial Year program, its guidelines, and how you may want to proceed with your application. The fall semester application deadline is Nov. 1.   

Study in Rome
Octavio di Leo, who directs the Rome center for the Institute for the International Education of Students, will conduct an information meeting on Thursday, Oct. 18, at 4 p.m. in Wilson Commons 122. He will discuss opportunities for undergraduate students to study in Rome for a semester, year, or for the summer. The Rome program offers a wide variety of courses in the social sciences and humanities. No prior knowledge of Italian is required to participate in the program.    Read more...

Eastman Fall Blood Drive
Eastman is hosting a blood drive Thursday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cominsky Promenade. Appointments can be made by calling Sandy Posato at 274-1106 or by e-mail to sposato@esm.rochester.edu.   

Volunteer for Engineering Weekend
Hosts and volunteers are needed for Engineering at Rochester 2007, a weekend event for prospective students on Friday, Oct. 26. Current engineering students are encouraged to volunteer. View a weekend schedule online. To sign up, contact Nikki Terry at mterry@ur.rochester.edu.   Read more...

MentorNet Registration
Sign up now for the MentorNet registration event on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m., Goergen 102. The MentorNet program pairs women and other underrepresented engineering and science students with professionals in their field. RSVP to Melanie Pelcher at mpelcher@mail.rochester.edu or register online at www.mentornet.net.   

Closing Reception for Exhibit Today
There will be a closing reception today from 5 to 7 p.m. in the AsIs Gallery at the Sage Art Center for the exhibit Motion/Emotion: Paintings and the Passing of Time. The show features works by advanced painting students. The gallery is open today for viewing from 2-7 p.m.   Read more...

On Stage: 365 Days/365 Plays
The International Theatre Program is taking part in a yearlong festival Oct. 15-28, presenting its share of Suzan-Lori Parks's 365 Days/365 Plays. Undergraduate students will present 14 of the plays every day for two weeks in Todd Theatre. Admission is free. Reserve a ticket online or by calling the box office at 275-4088.    Read more...

Blimpie Night at Eastman Dining Center
All of the Blimpie Subs favorites come to Eastman on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 5-7 p.m.   

Xerox Information Session
Learn more about 75 permanent openings and 150 summer jobs at Xerox on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 5-7 p.m., The Meliora Salon D. Enjoy complimentary food and beverages, meet Xerox representatives, and hear testimonials from Xerox employees and interns. Sponsored by Women in Science and Engineering.   

Reminder: Anthony Awards Nominations
Nominations for this year's Susan B. Anthony Women's Leadership Student Awards are now open. For details, contact Jason Smith at x5-4085, jason.smith@rochester.edu.    Read more...

Truman Scholarship Applications
Juniors interested in public service careers, the deadline for the first draft of materials for the Truman Scholarships is Friday, Oct. 19.    Read more...

Upstate NY College Music Fair
Almost 70 music schools from across the United States will attend a music fair at the Eastman School on Monday, Oct. 15, to meet with prospective students. The free event will be held in the Cominsky Promenade and Eastman Theatre Balcony from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Sponsored by Eastman Admissions.   Read more...