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MONDAY
November 1
The Hispanic American Leadership Organization will sponsor a Dia de los Muertos Altar from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Sabatini Multicultural Resource Center.
The Dole Institute of Politics will host a study group with Dole Fellow Peter Fenn from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute of Politics.
TUESDAY
November 2
Student Health services will host a flu clinic from noon to 2 p.m. at Nicholas Hall.
The Department of Visual Art will present a metal-smithing/jewelry lecture from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Spencer Museum of Art auditorium.
WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY November 5
November 3
Queers and Allies will host a reception for its 40th anniversary from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Kansas Room of the Kansas Union.
The Hall Center for Humanities will host a "Peace, War & Global" change seminar from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Seminar Room of the Hall Center.
The Natural History Museum will host a sciencepeelooze event called "The Science of Beer" from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Free State Brewing Facility, 1927 Moodie Rd.
School of Music will present Heilanthus, a concert from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Swarthouse Recital Hall of Murphy Hall.
SATURDAY
November 6
KU School of Music will present a Bales Chorale Concert from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Bales Organ Recital Hall.
Student Union Activities will present free cosmic bowling at Jaybowl in the Kansas Union from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
THURSDAY
November 4
KU Libraries will host a campus forum with Dean Lorraine Haricombe from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Jayhawk Room of the Kansas Union.
The Department of International Student and Scholar Services will host a workshop about the essentials of car ownership for international students from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Relays Room of the Burge Union.
SUNDAY
November 7
The School of Music will present a marching band concert at the Lied Center from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The School of Engineering will present weekend of engineering camp for high school girls all day at Eaton Hall.
ODD NEWS
Bank robber leaves wallet at the bank
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office says the 26-year-old robber brandished a handgun at Destin's Union State Bank on Thursday, ordering the employees to the floor.
DESTIN, Fla. — Investigators knew a man accused of stealing $6,000 from a Florida Panhandle bank didn't stuff the cash in his wallet. That's because he somehow left it there, making it easy for authorities to find him.
While investigators searched the bank, a witness found a wallet nearby. Investigators showed the ID photo to bank employees, who thought it might be the robber.
Camera catches baggage thief
MADISON, Wis. — A man was captured in a vacationing family's photograph as he stole their bag in front of the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Deputies searched the man's house and say they found cash and a gun that appeared to be the one used by the robber.
John Myers checked his camera and found a photo with a man picking up the bag in the background.
Associated Press
CAMPUS
Online feature helps plan future classes
As spring enrollment begins, students can be overwhelmed by the process of setting up advising appointments to build graduation plans. With the assistance of a new online tool available through Enroll and Pay, however, students can simplify that process.
The tool, which is called Mv
Planner, was launched this semester as an interactive way to map out future course schedules up to four years in advance. Students now have the ability to access this information from the Course Catalog, making the selection of courses easier. They can then directly reference the courses in their personal planner during enrollment.
Systems."It gives students the freedom to find out what courses are likely to be available in future semesters, allowing them to plan accordingly.
"While it's a valuable preparation tool, we don't want it to replace advising appointments that ensure students are on the right track,"Pickerel said.
during enrollment "The planner provides new information on how frequently a specific course is offered," said Mark Pickerel, systems administrator with Student Information
Students, however, are still expected to review their plans with their advisors.
the advising process and allow students to be better informed and prepared for meetings.
Diann Burright, University Advising Center senior associate director, said the tool would benefit
"When students utilize their resources and take ownership of their academic planning, the dialogue between them and their advisor is richer, deeper and more complete," Burright said.
My Planner can be found online on the Enroll and Pay website. Additional features will be added in the future based on user feedback.
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