Date Book

October 2, 2006

Campus Events

Speaker. Laurence Freeman, a Benedictine monk, will present “”Breaking the cycle of violence through contemplation and action: Contemplative prayer and the path to peace.”” 7 p.m. St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center

Faculty Senate. The Faculty Senate, which is the legislative body responsible to the general faculty of the UA, will meet today. The senate takes actions on behalf of the faculty with respect to functions identified in the constitution and bylaws. 3 p.m. James E. Rogers College of Law building, Room 146

Cuba film. Sponsored by the Africana studies department, “”The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil”” will be shown. It is a film that documents Cuba’s agricultural transition from large, fossil-fueled based farming to small, less energy-intensive organic farming. 7 p.m. Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering building, Room S202

Study abroad. Interested is expanding your education past borders? Come learn about studying abroad at the information table today. 9 a.m. UA Mall

Leadership workshop. Come attend “”Introduction to a Relational Leadership Model,”” part of the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership workshop series. 5 p.m. Free. Student Union Memorial Center, Sabino Room

Public lecture. The Steward Observatory Public Evening Lecture presents Yancy Shirley, who will talk about “”Astrochemistry in Regions of Star and Planet Formation.”” 7:30 p.m. Steward Observatory, Room N210