Tuesday, November 10

Sneaker Sale, RAC, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pick up a sweet pair of brand new, brand name sneakers for half price at the Sneaker Sale in the Retriever Activities Center. Choose from a variety of brands including Nike, Reebok, Puma, Adidas and more. Bring your old shoes and donate them to Soles4Souls charity.

Moroccan-American Relations, Library Gallery, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Moroccan native, Dr. Zakaria Fatih, will share his perspective on Moroccan-American relations, beginning with the administration of President George Washington.

Three Cups of Tea Book Discussion and Signing, UC Ballroom, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Journalist and editor, David Oliver Relin, will discuss his book, Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace ... One School at a Time, the book which has been selected for this year's UMBC New Student Book Discussion. The book profiles Greg Mortenson, a man who has dedicated himself to educating children in the poorest communities of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Following the discussion, Relin will sign books. Admission is free.

Wednesday, October 11

Loop Layer Trigger Feed: How to Read an Electric Poem, Fine Arts 440, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Helen Burgess will present her paper which discusses an "interpretive tool kit" for reading electronic poetry. Burgess concentrates on several key features, such as the loop and the layer and argues that these features execute, feed on, and transform information. Admission is free.

UMBC Talks: Foreign Relations, Commons 2B23, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

UMBC Talks continues their Diversity Dialogue Series with the topic: What does it mean to be one of the most diverse universities in the nation? Come participate in the facilitated discussion to learn more about the topic from fellow community members and to voice your own opinions. Bring your lunch!

Confessions of a Converted Lecturer, Lecture Hall 5, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Eric Mazur, the Balkanski Professor of Physics and Applied Physics at Harvard University, will speak about changing his teaching style from lecture, to "peer instruction," and the benefits it has had on his students.

Immigration and African Diaspora Women, UC Ballroom, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

In this 31st Annual W.E.B. DuBois Lecture, Nkiru Nzegwu, Chair of the Department of Africana Studies and a Professor of Philosophy, Interpretation and Culture at Binghamton University, will present a lecture entitled: Immigration and African Diaspora Women. Admission is free.

Thursday, November 12

Michael Bierut, Library Gallery, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Visiting Artist Series and the InterArts Series present a lecture-presentation by acclaimed graphic designer Michael Bierut. Bierut is the recipient of countless design awards and his work is showcased in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art , and the Musee des Arts Decoratifs. Admission is free.

Open Mic Night, Commons Sports Zone, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Show your stuff at SEB's weekly Open Mic Night. This week's challenge: Best original song.

Circa 1800 Chamber Winds, Fine Arts Recital Hall, 8 p.m.

The Department of Music presents Circa 1800 Chamber Winds, a chamber ensemble featuring flutist Colin St. Martin, oboist Meg Owens, clarinetist Richard Spece, bassoonist Anna Marsh, and Paul Hopkins on horn. Admission: $7 general, $3 seniors, free for students with UMBC ID.

Raekwon Concert, UC Ballroom, 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Catch Wu Tang Clan member, Raekwon , as he performs for the UMBC community in the University Center Ballroom. Tickets are on sale at the Commons Information Center and cost $10 with UMBC ID.

SEB Weekly Movie: Funny People, LH1, 10 p.m. Admission: $2 movie ticket

Friday, November 13

Shabbat Celebration, Interfaith Center, 6:15 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

UMBC Hillel invites you to join them in celebrating, Shabbat, the original day of rest and a celebratory day of good food, community, and learning. Services begin at 6:30, with a free dinner following at 7:15. Donations for the Tzedakah box are encouraged. The entire UMBC community is welcome.

SEB Weekly Movie: Funny People, LH1, 8 p.m. Admission: $2 movie ticket

Live Music: Rock Night, Lower Flat Tuesdays, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

This week, SEB's Live Music Series presents two local Rock bands. Come enjoy a free show by Scarlette and The Spotted Atrocious. Admission is free.

Guitar Hero Tournament, Gameroom, 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Test your musical skills at SEB's Guitar Hero Tournament!

Saturday, November 14

Shabbat Lunch, Interfaith Center, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join UMBC Hillel students at their weekly Shabbat Lunch. Enjoy free bagels, cream cheese, and lox. Take this opportunity to make new friends!

SEB Weekly Movie: Funny People, Commons Sports Zone, 8 p.m. Admission is free.

Karaoke Night, Lower Flat Tuesdays, 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Bring you friends and sing the night away! Come to SEB's Karaoke Night: Tunes & Tacos, and show off your musical merit while enjoying delicious Mexican delights.

Sunday, November 15

Flutist Robert Dick, Fine Arts Recital Hall, 8 p.m.

The UMBC Department of Music's TNT series present s renowned flautist, Robert Dick, a recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship and a Koussevitsky Foundation of the Library of Congress commission. The program will feature several of Dick's own compositions including Flames Must Not Encircle Sides (1980) and Air is the Heaviest Metal (2008). Admission: $7 general, $3 seniors, free for students with UMBC ID.