Monday, Oct. 18
Dissertation Defense, “A History of the Conferences of Deans of Women, 1903-1922,” by Janice J. Gerda, higher education administration, 9:30 a.m., 113 Education Building.
Art Talk, Michael Clark, lettering designer from Richmond, Va., will show and discuss his work, 6 p.m., 1101 Fine Arts Center.

Tuesday, Oct. 19
Dissertation Defense, “The Effect of an Online and Face-to-Face Course Delivery Model on Achievement for Students Enrolled in Two Introduction-to-Computer Courses,” by Terry L. Herman, School of Leadership and Policy Studies, 10 a.m.-noon, 113 Education Building.
WellAware Presentation, “Personal Health Care Management for BGSU Employees,” with Stephen Horowitz, family and consumer sciences, and Joanne Navin, C.N.P., 9:30-10:30 a.m., 314 Bowen-Thompson Student Union. Sponsored by the Office of Human Resources. Call 2-8421 for more information.
Training Workshop, “Animal Cruelty and Family Violence,” with the Humane Society of America and the Transformation Project, noon-4:30 p.m., Ice Arena Lounge. Sponsored by the Women’s Center and the Transformation Project. Call 2-7227 for information.
Lecture, “Transparency, Ethical Behavior and Trust,” with Richard Knowles, former DuPont plant manager, 7:30 p.m., 115 Olscamp Hall. Sponsored by the College of Business Administration, the Center for Environmental Programs and the Department of Philosophy.
Student Jazz Combos, 8 p.m., Bryan Recital Hall, Moore Musical Arts Center.

Wednesday, Oct. 20
Affirmative Direction Series, “Preventing Discriminatory Harassment in the Workplace,” with G. Michael Payton, executive director of the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. Sessions are from 10-11:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m., 228 Bowen-Thompson Student Union. Sponsored by the Office of Equity and Diversity.
Brown Bag with Visiting Scholar, “Forget the Alamo!: A Eulogy for Caliban,” with Jorge Fernandes, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 242 Shatzel Hall. Sponsored by the Department of Ethnic Studies.
Brown Bag Lunch, “Surviving Breast Cancer,” noon-1 p.m., Women’s Center, 107 Hanna Hall.
Faculty Artist Series, with Chris Buzzelli, guitar, 8 p.m., Bryan Recital Hall, Moore Musical Arts Center.
Visiting Sculptor Lecture, “Iron Dance” slide presentation by George Beasley, Georgia State University School of Art and Design, 6:30 p.m., 117 Olscamp Hall.

Thursday, Oct. 21
Fifth Annual Technology Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lenhart Grand Ballroom, Bowen-Thompson Student Union.
Center for Family and Demographic Research Fall Speaker Series, “Gender Differences in Paid Work, Unpaid Work and Free Time Activity,” with Liana Sayar, sociology, Ohio State University, noon-1 p.m., 207 Bowen-Thompson Student Union.
Guest Composer Seminar, with Shulamit Ran, 2:30 p.m., Bryan Recital Hall, Moore Musical Arts Center. Part of the New Music and Art Festival.
Artist Talk, slide lecture by abstract painter Arden Bendler Browning, 6 p.m., 1101 Fine Arts Center.
Program, “How to Make Your Voice Heard in Columbus,” 6:30-8:30 p.m., Mileti Alumni Center. Sponsored by Alumni Affairs and Continuing & Extended Education. To register, contact 2-8181; seating is limited.
Art Opening, "The Proper Inflection," featuring work by Mille Guldbeck, art, 6:30 p.m., Kennedy Green Room, Moore Musical Arts Center. Part of the New Music and Art Festival.
Festival Forum, with guest composer Shulamit Ran, 7:15 p.m., Bryan Recital Hall, Moore Musical Arts Center. Part of the New Music and Art Festival.
International Film Series, “Oligarkh (Tycoon)," 2002, Russia, directed by Pavel Lungin, 7:30 p.m., Gish Film Theater, first floor, Hanna Hall.
Authors’ Reading, with poet Matt McBride and fiction writer Ashley Kaine, Creative Writing Program graduate students, 7:30 p.m., Prout Chapel.
Festival Series, featuring clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein, first-prize winner in the 2001 Young Concert Artists International Auditions and the Carl Nielson International Clarinet Competition, 8 p.m., Kobacker Hall, Moore Musical Arts Center. Tickets are $32, $24 and $16, and on sale at the center box office or by calling
2-8171.
Social Philosophy and Policy Center Lecture, “Justice and Global Politics” with James M. Buchanan, Nobel Prize-winning economist, 8 p.m., McFall Center Gallery. For more information, visit www.bgsu.edu/offices/sppc.

Friday, Oct. 22
Dissertation Defense, “Ethical Decision Making Among Superintendents and School Board Members in Ohio,” by Pamela Bruno, Division of Educational Administration and Leadership in the School of Leadership and Policy Studies, 10 a.m.-noon, 113 Education Building.
2004 Gerald L. Saddlemire Lecture, "Ethical Communities: A Journey and a Destination," by James L. Lancaster, assistant professor of human development and psychological counseling at Appalachian State University, 10 a.m., 101A Olscamp Hall. Reception to follow. Sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, College Student Personnel Program, Higher Education Administration Program and the Office of the Provost.
New Music and Art Festival Concert, featuring works by BGSU alumni, Shulamit Ran and others, 10:30 a.m., Bryan Recital Hall, Moore Musical Arts Center. Free ticket required and available at center box office.
New Music and Art Festival Concert, featuring works by BGSU alumni, 2:30 p.m., Kobacker Hall, Moore Musical Arts Center.
Women’s Soccer vs. Northern Illinois, 3 p.m., Mickey Cochrane Field.
Artist’s Talk, with Ellen Harvey, examining painting’s status in society, 6 p.m., 204 Fine Arts Center.
Free Family Movie, “Spider-man 2,", 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater. Sponsored by Off-Campus Student Services and Bowen-Thompson Student Union.
New Music and Art Festival Concert, with ensemble-in-residence Pinotage and performances by BGSU faculty and guest performers, 8 p.m., Kobacker Hall, Moore Musical Arts Center. Tickets are $8 and $5 and are available at the center box office or by calling 2-8171.

Saturday, Oct. 23
Photographer’s Talk, with BGSU photographer Brad Phalin, winner of a 2004 Ohio Arts Council Fellowship, 6 p.m., 204 Fine Arts Center. Part of the New Music and Art Festival.
Bowling Green Philharmonia, Wind Ensemble and University Choral Society, 8 p.m., Kobacker Hall, Moore Musical Arts Center. Tickets are $5 for students and senior citizens and $8 for other adults. Part of the New Music and Art Festival.

Sunday, Oct. 24
Body Esteem Retreat, presented by Images, for women in the University community, with a showing of the film “I am Beautiful” from the Esteemed Woman Foundation, 1-4 p.m. Call 2-2081 for more information, the location and registration forms.
Free Family Movie, “Spider-man 2," 9:30 p.m., Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater. Sponsored by Off-Campus Student Services and Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

Monday, Oct. 25
WellAware Presentation, “Personal Health Care Management for BGSU Employees,” with Stephen Horowitz, family and consumer sciences, and Joanne Navin, C.N.P., 2-3 p.m., 207 Bowen-Thompson Student Union. Sponsored by the Office of Human Resources. Contact 2-8421 for further information.

Continuing Events
Oct. 22-Nov. 21
Art Exhibition, “INterVENTIONS,” works by Ellen Harvey, Ken Aptekar, Mark Dion and ChanSchatz, opening at 7 p.m. Oct. 22, Dorothy Uber Bryan Gallery, Fine Arts Center. Part of the New Music and Art Festival.

Oct. 23-30
Adult Swimming Lessons, taught by American Red Cross water safety instructors, 9 a.m.- noon, Cooper Pool. Sponsored by the Student Recreation Center. Cost is $25.

Oct. 24-Nov. 10
Art Exhibition, “Crucial State: Selections from Ohio Arts Council 2004 Fellowship Award Winners," 7 p.m., Willard Wankelman Gallery, Fine Arts Center. Part of the New Music and Art Festival.

Through Nov. 23
Planetarium Show, “Space Dreams: Our Quest to Explore the Universe.” Shows are at 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, and 7:30 p.m. Sundays. $1 donation suggested.

Through Dec. 3
Art Exhibit, painting by Neil Jussila, Little Gallery, BGSU Firelands. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.