Bulletin Board

Put it on the Board: The Current Events Bulletin Board is a service provided free of charge to all student organizations, University departments and divisions. Deadline for submissions to The Current Events Bulletin Board is 5 p.m., every Thursday before publication. Space consideration is given to student organizations and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. We suggest all postings be submitted at least one week prior to the event. Send submissions via mail at 388 MSC, One University Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121, fax at 516-6811 or email at current@jinx.umsl.edu

All listings use 516 prefixes unless otherwise indicated.

Monday

What's in a Pill Tony Mannino, senior scientist with Mallinckrodt Corp will discuss "What's in a Pill" at 4 p.m. in 451 Benton. The colloquium is free and open to the public. Call 5311 for more info.

Artist to Give Slide Talk Illinois artist Ron Laboray will discuss his paintings at 12:15 p.m. in Gallery 210. The lecture is free and open to the public. Call 5699 for more info.

Study Abroad Info Session The Center for International Studies will hold a study abroad info session at 12:30 p.m. in the lounge outside 225 MSC. The session is open to any students considering studying abroad. Call 6497 for more info.

School Supply Drive Please bring school supplies or money to the bridge from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every day now until Sept. 30 to help assist children that were victims of Hurricane Katrina so they can begin school again here in St. Louis with supplies.

Tuesday

Drive Safe, Drive Smart Come by the MSC 2nd floor from 10-2 p.m. to find out why other Missouri college students are chossing to make safe and smart decisions while driving every day. You could win a car safety kit worth $50 or a year of AAA membership. Call 5414 for more info.

Meet the College of Business Administration An informal networking session will be held from 2-4 p.m. in the Pilot House. Information on many business student organizations will be available. Free refreshments will be provided. Call 416-4720 for more info.

Career Days Meet with many employers from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. to discuss career options & employment opportunities. This event is free and open to UM-St. Louis students and alumni only. For more info contact Career Services at 5111.

Wednesday

Chamber Music Concert Twelve musicians along with the UM-St. Louis Percussion Ensemble will perform works of living women composers. The concert is free and open to the public. Call 7776 for more info. Volleyball and Ice Cream Come by the Newman Center for some rousing matches of volleyball followed by free ice cream. The games begin at 7 p.m. For more info call Bob or Tracy at 385-3455.

Friday

Greek Author to read, sign books Harry Mark Petrakis will read from and sign several of his books at 7:30 p.m. in Century Room C in the MSC. A selection of his books will be available for purchase.

International Business Club This year's first meeting of the IBC will be at 4 p.m. on the 13th floor of the SSB tower. Food will be provided free of charge.

Documentary Screening The Illinois State University Innocence Project, working with Kristopher Racine has produced the film "Matter of Innocence: The Story of Dale Helmig." which will be shown in the Lee Theatre at the PAC at 4pm. The event is free and open to the public. Call 5921 for more info. International Friendship Gathering Free dinner, games, discussion. "Your first impression of America," meets at #2 Greendale Dr., within walking distance of campus, or call 727-7388 for a ride.

Free GMAT practice Last day to sign up for free practice GMAT exam. Exam will be Monday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. in 413 Clark Hall. Call 1-800-KAP-TEST or go to kaptest.com/gmat to register.

Mon Sept. 19

17th annual Primm Lecturer The department of history at UM-St. Louis is sponsoring a lecturer on Theodore Roosevelt and his innovative approach to leadership in the era of the St. Louis Worlds Fair at 7 p.m. at the Missouri History Museum. Admission is free. Call 746-4599 for more info.

Testing for Intensive Spanish In order to be approved for registration in these courses, students must pass a general language aptitude test. This test is administered by the department and determines an individual's ability to recognize language sounds and forms and memorize them quickly. To register for the test call the Foreign Language Office at 6240. You must register in order to take the test.

Ongoing

Sunday Night Mass The Newman Center is having Mass every Sunday at 8:30 p.m. at the Provincial House Chapel. All are welcome.