The Konza Prairie Quilters Guild is presenting the "Think Pink: Quilt Show" from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday throughout October at the Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research, Chalmers 001. For the event, which is in observance of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, enter through the courtyard on 17th Street.

The K-State Volunteer Center of Manhattan announces the 2009 Community Service Week, which will run through Friday and offers various sites and service projects. Students interested in volunteering can view the project descriptions and the week's events online at k-state.edu/volunteercenter. Directions for signing up will be listed on the site. In addition to the Web site, you can visit the volunteer center on Facebook.com to sign up for Community Service Week opportunities. For more information, contact Laura Cline at 785-532-3670 or userve@ksu.edu.

Career and Employment Services is promoting "Gaining a Complete Edge for Law School" at noon today online. For more information, visit www.k-state.edu/ces.

Sensible Nutrition And Body Image Choices is sponsoring a free showing of "Bigger, Stronger, Faster*," a documentary on steroid usage in the United States, at 7 tonight in the K-State Student Union Little Theatre.

K-State Swing and Salsa is sponsoring its fourth-annual Halloween Costume Ball from 7:30 to 10 p.m. today in Union Station. The event is free for all K-State students. Prizes will be given for the best costumes.

Career and Employment Services is promoting "Overview of Medical and Health Related Career Opportunities" at noon Wednesday online. For more information, visit www.k-state.edu/ces.

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

SafeZone, a program through the K-State Women's Center, is presenting "Fighting for a Life - GLBTQ Individuals and Suicide Risk" from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the K-State Student Union, Room 206, as a part of its continuing education sessions. The presenters will be Michael Nelson, a Unitarian minister, and Barbara Pearson. Learn about the effect of issues like discrimination and fear in the lives of GLBTQ individuals and how providing a SafeZone can help decrease the risk of suicide. To register, visit ksu.edu/safezone.

Career and Employment Services is promoting "Writing Effective Personal Statements" at noon Thursday online. For more information, visit www.k-state.edu/ces.

The SHAPE program is looking for members. Earn three UGE credit hours, gain leadership experience, improve public speaking skills and inform your peers about being safer. Print off applications, which are being accepted for spring 2010, at k-state.edu/lafene/SHAPE. The application is due Friday. Submit applications to Room 268 of Lafene Health Center, or send it attached to an e-mail to shape@ksu.edu.

Career and Employment Services is promoting "How to Work Education Career Fair" at 10:30 a.m. on Friday in Bluemont Hall 21. For more information, visit www.k-state.edu/ces.

The Graduate School announces the final oral defense of the doctoral dissertation of Brian Lubbers at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Practice Management Center in Trotter Hall. The thesis topic is "The Impact of Oxytetracycline Dosing on Bacterial Populations and Transfer of Resistance Elements in Vitro and in Vivo."

Mainstreet, a band playing popular jazz, soul and classic hits, will celebrate its 30th reunion on Halloween, Saturday, at the Columbian Theatre with a costume party and concert. Tickets are $12.50 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets may be purchased online at ColumbianTheatre.com or by calling the Columbian Theatre at 800-899-1893 or 785-456-2029 or.

Rec Services is offering a five-week dance program called "Just Dance!" Monday evenings beginning Monday. Sign up for beginner, intermediate/advanced or advanced technique sessions in the office at Peters Recreation Complex. For more information, call 785-532-6980.

SafeZone is presenting "Sexual Assault and Healing" from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. Nov. 3 in Room 212 of the K-State Student Union as part of its continuing education sessions. The presenter is Mary Todd, director of the Women's Center. Learn about the process of healing after the trauma of a sexual assault and how people and their communities can play a role in that process. To register, visit ksu.edu/safezone.

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

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

The Graduate School announces the final oral defense of the doctoral dissertation of Rajendra Dahal at 10 a.m. Nov. 20 in Cardwell 119. The thesis topic is "Fabrication and Characterization of III-Nitride Nanophotonic Devices."

The Graduate School announces the final oral defense of the doctoral dissertation of Bed Pantha at 2:20 p.m. Nov. 20 in Cardwell 119. The thesis topic is "Epitaxial Growth of III-Nitride Nanostructures and Application for Visible Emitters and Energy Generation."

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