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St. Thomas More will have College Night: Advent Evening of Reflection at 7 p.m. at St. Thomas More. Info: 321-0990.

Christians on Campus holds a "Study of the Bible" at 12:30 p.m. in the Crimson Room of the union. Info: Micah at 414-1463.

students Association of Singapore sponsors a Singapore food sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Thursday in Dale Hall. This event is for the purpose of raising funds for our association, and a percentage of our profits will be donated to a local charity. Come taste our chicken curry puffs, cream cheese crab rangoon and spring rolls with shrimp. We guarantee you'll love them.

Delta Phi Omega Sorority sponsors the Christmas social "Sweet Sensations" at 8 p.m. in the Jim Thorpe Multicultural Center. Everyone is invited to come join us for our first Christmas social. There will be a dessert buffet, games, and we will be making candy cane sleighs for charity. Info: Pearlene at 833-4499.

Alpa phi Alpha holds Alpha Live at 8 p.m. in the Scholar's Room of the union. Info: David at 487-3352.

Student Success Series presents a seminar on Overcoming Procrastination from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. In 200 Carnegie Building. Students wanting to attend this seminar will need to arrive early to secure a seat.

StoryWeavers will be having the last meeting of the semester at 6:30 in the Jim Thorpe Multi-Cultural Building on the second floor lounge. Feel free to bring a story to share or just listen! Stories and people from all cultures are welcome! There will also be food. Info: Kristie at 360-0878 or email saloli@ou.edu.

Information Technology sponsors the "Getting to Know Technology" series on "Using Blackboard" from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Crimson Room of the union. Info: Vickie at 325-7179 or email ithink@ou.edu.

ALPHA LIVE an open mic poetry and self expression from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Scholars Room of the union. Live Jazz Band and refreshments. Info: Jamal Wiggins at 329-5004.

Freshman Action Team holds their weekly meeting at 7 p.m. in the Tarman Basement of Adams Center. Please come out and join us if you're a freshman that wants to participate in fund-raisers, community service events, or just plain fun events. Info: Lanier at 487-2386.

OU Christian Faculty and Staff present "Handel's Messiah as Christian Apologetic." Join Dr. Ken Stephenson at 7 p.m. in the Conoco Auditorium (Lower Level 2 of OU Library). This talk will look at the historical context out of which Messiah was written as well as an examination of how the music and lyrics combine to teach powerful truths. This event is presented in cooperation with FOCUS, the college ministry of Wildwood Community Church.

Thursday

St. Thomas More will have Lunch in the Union from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Will Rogers Room of the union. Communion & Liberation, University, will be held at 4 p.m. at St. Thomas More. Info: 321-0990.

UN Security Council brown bag lecture by Ambassador Edward Perkins will be held at 12:30 p.m. in the Sooner Room of the union. The brief lecture will be followed by a question and answer session. Info: Jeff Smith at siass@ou.edu or 329-3619 (e-mail is preferred).

Alpha Phi Alpha and Zeta Phi Beta sponsor Kwanzaa Ball at 8 p.m. in the Ballroom of the union. Transportation will be provided at the dorms. Tickets are $5 for singles and $8 for couples. Info: Terry at 325-9364.

OU Dance Marathon Benefiting Children's Miracle Network holds a Participant/Dancer informational meeting at 7 p.m. in the food court of the union. Come learn how to become involved in the most exciting philanthropic event at OU! We will show the benefits for participating and provide fund-raising opportunities. Info: Kim at 447-7164.

OU Chess Club meets from 7 to 10:30 p.m. in the Weitzenhoffer Room of the union. New members will be accepted. Beginners are welcome. Info: Bill at 329-7905.

Psychology Club holds an end of the semester meeting at 7 p.m. at AMF Bowling Alley. Info: Contact Tamara at 447-3811.

American Cancer Society sponsors Relay For Life Team Captain Kick-off at 6 p.m. in the Frontier Room of the union. Info: Rachel at 573-5070.

Psychology Club has yearbook pictures at 6:30 p.m. in Copeland Hall. Info: Tamara at 447-3811.

Retaining American Indians Now holds a stress relief meeting at 6 p.m. at the Jim Thorpe Multicultural Center. Info: Alisha at 579-9540.

Physics and Astronomy holds a colloquium at 4 p.m. in room A102 of Nielsen Hall. Info: Karen at 325-3961.

Panam Dance Lessons holds free dancing lessons from 6 to 8 p.m. in the union food court of the union. Free food, free drinks, live D.J. Everybody is invited. Info: Call 474-7050.

Pre-Physician holds an Assistant meeting at 6 p.m. in Jim Thorpe Multicultural Center.

Friday

the society of international and area studies hosts a brown bag lecture on Argentina by Dr. James Cane-Carrasco at 12:30 p.m. in the Alma Wilson Room of the union. The lecture will be followed by a question/answer session. Info: Jeff Smith at siass@ou.edu or 329-3619 (e-mail is preferred).

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and friends holds a "Naughty and Nice" winter party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the United Ministry Center located on 1017 Elm at Parsons, south of Lindsey. Admission and snacks are free. Info: 325-4452.

Alpha Phi Alpha hosts the Miss Black and Gold Pageant at 7 p.m. in Meacham Auditorium of the union. Tickets available at the union through Friday. Info: David at 487-3352.

Alpha Phi Alpha sponsors a Miss Black and Gold After Party at 11 p.m. at Perfect Swing featuring the Knights of Osiris. Info: David at 487-3352.

Gamma Delta Pi sponsors Parents Night Out from 6 to 10 p.m. at Jim Thorpe Multicultural Center. Watch children for Christmas shopping or break ($15 per child). Snacks, games and crafts. Info: Tesla at 325-1522.

OURAP/The Bridge to Justice/UMC sponsors End of Semester Friday Free Lunch from noon to 1 p.m. at the Cloister located at 1017 Elm. Celebrate the end of the semester! Bring a friend and enjoy a free lunch. Info: Tony Ashford at 321-8682.

General

Alpha Phi Alpha and Zeta Phi Beta sell Kwanzaa Ball Tickets Tuesday through Thursday in the food court of the union. Tickets are $8 for couples and $5 for singles. Info: David at 487-3352.

Alpha Phi Alpha sells Miss Black and Gold tickets Tuesday through Friday in the food court of the union. Tickets are $4 if bought before and $5 at the door. Info: David at 487-3352.

Housing Learning Center provides free tutoring from noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the HLC, Adams Center. No appointment needed. It's free! Info: 325-2452.

Financial Aid Services has scholarship applications from the Federal Emergency Management Agency Community Planning Fellowship. Deadline is Jan. 21. For information, contact Financial Aid Services.

Zeta Phi Beta and Phi Beta Sigma holds auditions until Dec. 10 for the 21st annual Blue Revue. For audition times, contact Adellaide at 760-0800 or Brandy at 801-2442.

Lindy Hop Dance Association holds swing lessons Wednesdays from 8 to 10:30 p.m. in N202A Sarkeys. The cost is $5 for OK Swing Cats instruction. Info: Amy at 361-2120.

Tae Soo Do a new student organization of a martial art, meets 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 5:30 p.m. Thursdays. Locations vary, call for details. Learn a martial art, get in shape and learn self-defense. Info: Contact Brandon at 447-1952.

Oklahoma Lacrosse Interested in playing lacrosse for OU? Contact Ryan Dale at 573-5707 or at oklahomalacrosse@yahoo.com
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