Executive Vice President and Provost

Siobahn Morgan, earth science, presents "The Unreliable North Star, Polaris." This talk will focus on the characteristics of the north star and how those characteristics reveal Polaris to be an unstable, inconsistent object in the night sky. The talk is free and open to the public.

Dr. Michele Devlin, HPELS,  will present “Darfur to Denison:  Iowa’s Newest Refugees from Africa and Implications for Women’s Health Professionals.” The Women’s & Gender Studies Program sponsors the Current Research on Women Forum Series. Faculty, staff, students and community members are invited to gather for informal presentation and discussion. Bring your lunch!

"RACE: Are We So Different?" helps visitors understand what race is and what it is not. It gives them the tools to recognize racial ideas and practices in contemporary American life. The exhibit explores three themes: the everyday experience of race, the contemporary science that is challenging common ideas about race, and the history of this idea in the United States. Exhibit opening reception, February 9, 7:00pm.  Museum hours: M-F 9:00-4:30 and Saturdays 1:00-4:00. Closed Sundays and holidays.

Visiting artist Philip Brisson will present an organ recital. Brisson is Director of Music and Organist at the Catholic Cathedral of the Assumption in downtown Louisville, the oldest inland Catholic cathedral in continuous use in the country. In addition to his duties at the Cathedral, Brisson is also Chorusmaster for the Kentucky Opera. Brisson is on the faculty of Bellarmine University and as an organ soloist, he has given recitals throughout the United States. This event is free and open to the public.

Learn about studying abroad in the United Kingdom (focus will be on sustainability) by attending this information session. Visit www.uni.edu/studyabroad for more info or email study-abroad@uni.edu

Join us Friday afternoon for CommUNIty of Scholars. This is a great place for making connections and having informal discussions with colleagues about research, scholarship and creative activity. Enjoy refreshments while exploring ways to collaborate with others across campus.

Planetarium shows at 7 and 8 p.m. lasting about 30 minutes each. Free and open to the the public.

Rho Epsilon will host AEGON USA Realty Advisors, LLC; presenters will be Dave Castelluccio, Brooke McLaughlin and Greg Voss. Learn about the company and opportunities for internships and full-time employment. Free pizza will be served at the Other Place following the meeting. All majors are welcome. For more information contact Charlie Peterson at petercac@uni.edu.

Lindsay Kuhn, lab manager at Homeland Energy Solutions, will present "Making 200 Proof:  Managing an Ehtanol Plant Lab."