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Thursday, 30 Apr 2015

Textbook buyback

Apr 30, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

End of term textbook buyback begins at University Bookstore.

CODAC Spring Art Sale

Apr 30, 2015

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Foyer, College of Design

College of Design Special events

The CODAC (College of Design Art Club) spring sale of artwork by students in the integrated studio arts/integrated visual arts programs will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, April 29-May 1, outside the College of Design Dean's Office. Most of the proceeds go directly to the student artists, while the rest help fund club activities. Find a unique gift for graduation, Mother's Day, a summer wedding, or for yourself!

Lecture: Intersections of Journalism with Computer Science & Data

Apr 30, 2015

3:00 PM

Oak Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

Brant Houston, professor and Knight Chair of Investigative Reporting at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Signature Research Initiative

Sigma Xi banquet

Apr 30, 2015

5:30 PM

004 Scheman Building

$30

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

The banquet includes initiation of new members of Sigma Xi, the presentation of the Zaffarano and Karas Awards, and installation of new officers. The retiring president, Dr. Tom Sauer, will present a lecture, "Science and Philosophy: Partners for Global Food Security."

Entrepreneurship Showcase

Apr 30, 2015

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

LeBaron lounge and lobby

free

College of Human Sciences Student activities

Annual College of Human Sciences Entrepreneurship Showcase. Students in this year's AESHM 474/574 (Entrepreneurship in the Human Sciences) class will present and display their innovative business proposals, business idea pitches and consulting project recommendations.

Workshop: Recycled Bookmaking

Apr 30, 2015

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Preregistration and prepayment required. Cost is $40 for members and $50 for the general public.

Reiman Gardens

Learn about historical bookbinding techniques and make your own unique handmade books from recycled papers, using variations of the Coptic stitch. Leave class with two or more books and the know-how to keep cutting, folding and stitching more. A perfect use for that handmade paper from our Papermaking Workshop.

Nepalese Student Association: Candlelight Vigil

Apr 30, 2015

7:30 PM

Lawn south of the Campanile, central campus

free

Student Activities Meetings, receptions Special events Student activities

Show support for victims of the earthquake that hit Nepal on April 25. Donations boxes will be available.

Performance: On the Verge

Apr 30, 2015

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Memorial Union Maintenance Shop

Adults $18, seniors $16, students $11

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Subtitled "The Geography of Yearning," this play tells of three lady explorers who travel through time and meet very diverse beings on their journey. Tickets available through the Memorial Union Maintenance Shop Ticket Office, MidwesTix, or at the door before performances. Advance purchase suggested.