The Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department has employment opportunities for the upcoming fall/winter season. Available positions are intramural basketball official, intramural basketball scorekeeper, ice rink attendants, ice skating instructors and volunteer basketball coaches. For questions, call 785-587-2757 or visit the city's Web site at ci.manhattan.ks.us.

Rec Services is sponsoring Nutritious November. All nutrition consultations are half-price during the month of November. Stop by the office at Peters Recreation Complex to sign up. Call 785-532-6980 for more information.

Union Program Council's Lunchtime Lounge features the cast of K-State Theater's "Guys and Dolls" from noon to 1 p.m. today in the Union Courtyard and offers a sneak peek at the Broadway musical performances in McCain Auditorium, running Nov. 12-15. Tuesday's show will feature pianist Shannon Curtis. The lounge is free to attend and open to everyone.

The Graduate School announces the final oral defense of the doctoral dissertation of Brian Kraus at 8 a.m. today in Bluemont Hall 341D. The thesis topic is "A Descriptive Analysis of Selected Community Stakeholder Opinions Regarding Potentially Critical Factors in School Board Referenda Success or Failure in Kansas During the Years 2004-07."

The Graduate School announces the final oral defense of the doctoral dissertation of Christopher White at 10:30 a.m. today in McCain Auditorium 324. The thesis topic is "The Communication of Musical Expression as Exemplified in Jazz Performance."

Peters Recreation Complex has extended its collection of used denim until Wednesday. Support "Cotton from Blue to Green" service project turning denim into insulation for Habitat for Humanity by dropping off old denim jeans in the lobby at the Rec Complex. Each person who donates will receive a coupon for 25 percent off the purchase of new jeans at Vanity.

The Graduate School announces the final oral defense of the doctoral dissertation of Ying Zhen at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Ackert Hall 324A. The thesis topic is "Natural Variation in Freezing Tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana."

Lafene Health Center's registered dietitian will be at the K-State Student Union Food Court to answer nutrition questions for "Ask the Dietitian" from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday. Free football-themed shopping pads will be available while supplies last.

Career and Employment Services will sponsor Walk-in Wednesdays from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday in Holtz Hall. For more information, visit www.k-state.edu/ces.

The Graduate School announces the final oral defense of the doctoral dissertation of Rob McClary at 2:15 p.m. Thursday in Bluemont Hall 368. The thesis topic is "An Investigation into the Relationship Between Tolerance of Ambiguity and Creativity Among Military Officers."

The UPC and 91.9 FM After Party will be from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday night at the Wareham Opera House and features three bands: The After Party, Kerrington Cooper and The Noise FM. Tickets are $2 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

The K-State Healthy Decisions Advisory Board is taking applications for a wide range of positions, starting in January 2010, related to marketing, event planning or public relations. For more information, visit k-state.edu/hd or stop by the Office of Student Activities and Services in the K-State Student Union. Download applications, which are due Friday, online under "Meet the Board."

The Graduate School announces the final oral defense of the doctoral dissertation of Michael Anderson at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Dickens Hall 302. The thesis topic is "Bayesian Classification of DNA Barcodes."

The University Life Cafe is having an art contest. Artwork can be submitted until Monday. There will be prizes and some pieces will be displayed in the Kemper Art Gallery.

The Graduate School announces the final oral defense of the doctoral dissertation of Page Klug at 8:30 a.m. Monday in Ackert Hall 324. The thesis topic is "Interactions Between Grassland Birds and Their Snake Predators: The Potential for Conservation Conflicts in the Tallgrass Prairie."

The Graduate School announces the final oral defense of the doctoral dissertation of Dambar Hamal at 1 p.m. Monday in Hale Library 301. The thesis topic is "Design and Development of a New Generation of UV-Visible-Light-Driven Nanosized Codoped Titanium Dioxide Photocatalysts and Biocides/Sporcides, and Environmental Applications."

The Graduate School announces the final oral defense of the doctoral dissertation of Emilia Solomon at 1 p.m. Nov. 17 in Chalmers Hall 36. The thesis topic is "Regulation and Proteolytic Activity of Adam12 Metalloprotease."

Rec Services is offering Extreme Fitness II from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17. This is a free workshop designed for individuals looking for a full body workout challenge and is limited to 24 participants. Sign up by calling 785-532-6980.

The Graduate School announces the final oral defense of the doctoral dissertation of Lance Thurlow at 9 a.m. Nov. 18 in Ackert Hall 324. The thesis topic is "Evasion of Host Innate Immunity by Enterococcus Faecalis: The Roles of Capsule and Gelatinase."

The Graduate School announces the final oral defense of the doctoral dissertation of Michelle Jeanfreau at 10 a.m. Nov. 18 in Campus Creek Complex 214. The thesis topic is "A Qualitative Study Investigating the Decision-Making Process of Women's Participation in Marital Infidelity."

SafeZone is presenting "Dealing with Anger-Conflict Workshop Part II" from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 18 in Room 212 of the K-State Student Union as part of its continuing education sessions. Dorinda Lambert of Counseling Services will moderate the discussion. To register, visit ksu.edu/safezone.