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Tuesday, September 02, 2008 -7:00:00 PM - Death of the Dream - A One Read Program. Documentary about the history of homesteading, family farming, the people, etc…on the prairie, and the decline of that lifestyle. - Library Auditorium Hageman, Stephen - 1 point(s)

Wednesday, September 03, 2008 -4:00:00 PM - Student Organization Fair - An opportunity to see all the clubs and organizations William Woods has to offer. Representatives from the organizations will be on hand to pass out information and answer questions about the organizations. (4:00-6:30 p.m.) - Tucker Lawn Stanglein, Neil - 1 point(s)

Wednesday, September 03, 2008 -4:00:00 PM - Notes on a Scandel - International Film Series, England 2006 (92 min.) - Library Auditorium Dudley, Erlene - 1 point(s)

Wednesday, September 03, 2008 -5:00:00 PM - Tk20 Overview - The university is now using a new assessment and portfolio software this fall and would like students to see how it operates. Students affected this fall are students taking Common Studies courses in fine arts, natural sciences, and history, as well as education majors. - Burton 006 Pierson, Katricia - 1 point(s)

Wednesday, September 03, 2008 -7:00:00 PM - Notes on a Scandel - International Film Series, England 2006 (92 min.) Repeat event. Point only awarded once. - Library Auditorium Dudley, Erlene - 1 point(s)

Thursday, September 04, 2008 -3:30:00 PM - Voter Registration and the Electoral Process - Linda Love, Callaway County Clerk, will discuss voter registration (including absentee voting) and Tom Frankman, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, will discuss the electoral process of a Presidential election. Space limited. - Burton 205 Schick, Debbie - 1 point(s)

Thursday, September 04, 2008 -6:00:00 PM - Bringing the Power of Scient to Bear on Drug Abuse/Addition - Zahra Dashtaki, S.T.A.R Program director will be discussing the path and affects of recreational drugs and alcohol to addition and abuse. Space limited. - Burton 100 Carter, Tammy - 1 point(s)

Thursday, September 04, 2008 -7:00:00 PM - Black One Room School Houses in Missouri - A One Read Program. Brett Rogers, history professor, talks about his research into black one-room school houses in Missouri. - Library Auditorium Rogers, Brett - 1 point(s)

Friday, September 05, 2008 -9:00:00 AM - Best of Missouri Hands – Celebrating Creativity - Download and print reflection form (http://www.thewoods.edu/attachments/studentlife/LEADArtResponse080829.doc). Take form to Cox Gallery, view exhibit, complete form and return form to gallery attendant or Art Department Division Office (KAC120).  Form must be stamped by gallery attendant in order to receive LEAD credit. All LEAD points for this event will be entered as September points. Point only awarded once. - Cox Gallery Clervi, Paul - 1 point(s)

Saturday, September 06, 2008 -1:00:00 PM - Women's Soccer vs Lindenwood University 9/6/08 Canceled due to weather - Women's Soccer vs Lindenwood University 9/6/08 1:00pm - Soccer Field York, Larry - 1 point(s)

Sunday, September 07, 2008 -1:00:00 PM - Women's Soccer vs Iowa Wesleyan 9/7/08 - Women's Soccer vs Iowa Wesleyan 9/7/08 1:00pm Only 1 lead point may be obtained for the Athletic Events on September 7. - Soccer Field York, Larry - 1 point(s)

Sunday, September 07, 2008 -3:00:00 PM - Men's Soccer vs Iowa Wesleyan 9/7/08 - Men's Soccer vs Iowa Wesleyan 9/7/08 3:00pm Only 1 lead point may be obtained for the Athletic Events on September 7. - Soccer Field York, Larry - 1 point(s)

Monday, September 08, 2008 -4:30:00 PM - Photo Stories - LOCATION CHANGED TO IVY ROOM Photo Stories- personal beliefs in a visual format such as Microsoft Photo Story, Power Point, iPhoto, or iMovie will be designed by WWU students enrolled in basic design. These visual stories will illustrate something students care deeply about and believe in. Photo Stories will be selected by the design class members for this LEAD Event and a reflection form will be completed by LEAD students. - Ivy Room Martin, Terry - 1 point(s)

Monday, September 08, 2008 -6:30:00 PM - Intramural Meeting and Flag Football - Come and learn about the intramurals program for the fall semester. Flag football will follow--Teams formed at event. Must participate in both events for LEAD credit. - McNutt Student Center Jones, Bob - 0.5 point(s)

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 -12:30:00 PM - Burn It and They Will Come - WWU Campus Safety and the Fulton Fire Department will conduct a live burn of a mock student room. The room will be set on fire to demonstrate the devastating effects of fire in a residential environment. Location: Fulton Fire Department, 12th Street and Westminster. Please walk--No parking available! Students must have their hand stamped prior to the event in order to receive LEAD credit at the end of the event. - Off campus Wills, Mike - 1 point(s)

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 -4:00:00 PM - To See If I'm Smiling - Women Make Movies Film Series. A film by Tamar Yarom. (59 min.) 2007 - Library Auditorium Dudley, Erlene - 1 point(s)

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 -7:00:00 PM - To See If I'm Smiling - Women Make Movies Film Series. A film by Tamar Yarom. (59 min.) 2007 Repeat event. Point only awarded once. - Library Auditorium Dudley, Erlene - 1 point(s)

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 -7:00:00 PM - Volleyball vs Avila University 9/10/08 - Volleyball vs Avila University 9/10/08 7:00pm - Helen Stephens Sports Complex York, Larry - 1 point(s)

Thursday, September 11, 2008 -12:45:00 PM - Cassie Carpenter Speaks - Cassie Carpenter, Admissions Representative for Washburn University School of Law and Assistant District Justice for Phi Alpha Delta, District VII. will be talking and answering questions about what students should be doing in preparation for law school, getting into law school, and other helpful tips, etc. - Model Courtroom Kramer, Cynthia - 1 point(s)

Friday, September 12, 2008 -9:00:00 AM - Best of Missouri Hands – Celebrating Creativity - Download and print reflection form (http://www.thewoods.edu/attachments/studentlife/LEADArtResponse080829.doc). Take form to Cox Gallery, view exhibit, complete form and return form to gallery attendant or Art Department Division Office (KAC120).  Form must be stamped by gallery attendant in order to receive LEAD credit. All LEAD points for this event will be entered as September points. Point only awarded once. - Cox Gallery Clervi, Paul - 1 point(s)

Monday, September 15, 2008 -4:00:00 PM - Walking the Walk - Through an interactive program, students will increase their awareness of the emotions experienced by victims of sexual violence. Come by Aldridge Lounge between 4-5PM to reserve a spot in the small groups starting at 5PM, 6PM or 7PM. - Aldridge Monroe, Loree - 1 point(s)

Monday, September 15, 2008 -7:00:00 PM - Horse Drawn Loose Haying - A One Read Program (Documentary). Step back in time, and see how the hardy ranchers of Beaverhead County, Mont., put up hay for the winter, using draft horse power and a unique device known as the Beaver Slide. - Library Auditorium McClaren, Linda - 1 point(s)

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 -12:10:00 PM - Service-Learning 101 - The Office of Academic Service-Learning invites you to learn about this teaching method that combines classroom learning with community service. We will discuss the basics of service-learning and how service-learning can impact you and watch Bringing Learning to Life. Space limited. - 301 Academic Building Davis, Cassie - 1 point(s)

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 -5:00:00 PM - Women's Soccer vs Missouri Baptist University 9/16/08 - Women's Soccer vs Missouri Baptist University 9/16/08 5:00pm Only 1 lead point may be obtained for the Athletic Events on September 16. - Soccer Field York, Larry - 1 point(s)

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 -7:00:00 PM - Volleyball vs Harris Stowe State University 9/16/08 - Volleyball vs Harris Stowe State University 9/16/08 Only 1 lead point may be obtained for the Athletic Events on September 16. - Helen Stephens Sports Complex York, Larry - 1 point(s)

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 -7:00:00 PM - Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven - A One Read Program. Unforgiven, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1992. This brilliant revisionist Western explores the importance of learning life lessons at any age and the difficulties of homesteading in the beautiful, but harsh landscape and tenuous socio-political climate of the American West at the turn of the century. - Library Auditorium Smith, Greg - 0.5 point(s)

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 -7:00:00 PM - Men's Soccer vs Missouri Baptist Univesity 9/16/08 - Men's Soccer vs Missouri Baptist Univeristy 9/16/08 7:00pm Only 1 lead point may be obtained for the athletic events on September 16. - Soccer Field York, Larry - 1 point(s)

Wednesday, September 17, 2008 -1:00:00 PM - American Red Cross Blood Drive - Help save up to three lives by donating blood! Sponsored by Alpha Chi Omega and Delta Gamma. 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Please sign up online at www.givelife.org. - Aldridge Stanglein, Neil - 1 point(s)

Wednesday, September 17, 2008 -5:00:00 PM - Cultural Pictionary: Hispanic Culture - Pictionary with a twist; Have fun while learning more about items used by the Hispanic culture. Prizes will be given to the winning team! Limited to the first 30 students!!! - Burton 104 Carter, Tammy - 1 point(s)

Wednesday, September 17, 2008 -7:00:00 PM - Callaway One Room School Panel Discussion - Several former students of local one-room schoolhouses will share their experiences. - Library Auditorium Mayne, Katharine - 1 point(s)

Wednesday, September 17, 2008 -7:00:00 PM - Beau Bristow Concert - Beau Bristow is an independent artist from Nashville. Come hear his music! - Dulany Auditorium Stanglein, Neil - 0.5 point(s)

Thursday, September 18, 2008 -12:00:00 PM - 1st Annual Academic Service-Learning Fair - The Office of Academic Service-Learning invites you to meet agencies from the community. Pick up a passport and find out how you can be involved in the community through academic service-learning and volunteering. Answer the discussion questions and then turn them in along with the passport at the event for LEAD credit. 12:00-2:00 p.m. - Ivy Room Davis, Cassie - 1 point(s)

Saturday, September 20, 2008 -1:30:00 PM - Keeping your Personal Electronic Data Secure - Why is the internet so insecure? Who writes computer viruses? Why do they do it? Are we part of the problem?Why is a home computer usually more vulnerable than a corporate one? How do we protect ourselves to prevent Identity Theft? (Flight simulator, Vista, xbox gifts will be given away during the presentation.) - Library Auditorium Davis, Linda and Murphy Tetley - 1 point(s)

Monday, September 22, 2008 -5:00:00 PM - Status of Women's Health Care in Missouri - Kerri McBee, of the Alliance for the Status of Missouri Women, will provide an update on the status of women in Missouri with a focus on health care and address access to the HPV vaccine (Gardasil) for young women. Space limited. - Burton 100 Monroe, Loree - 1 point(s)

Monday, September 22, 2008 -9:00:00 PM - Studying The Stars - POSTPONED - POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 6! A One Read Program. Joe Kyger, science professor, Studying the Stars, with WWU’s new, powerful, state-of-the-art 14 inch telescope. Weather permitting. - Library Auditorium Kyger, Joseph - 1 point(s)

Tuesday, September 23, 2008 -3:30:00 PM - Planning For Your Senior Year & Beyond - Make the most of your senior year by preparing for life after college. This session will focus on resume development, job search strategies, interviewing and more! Part of Senior Week activities. - Aldridge Kemp, Michelle - 1 point(s)

Tuesday, September 23, 2008 -7:00:00 PM - Women's Soccer vs Hannibal LaGrange College 9/23/08 - Women's Soccer vs Hannibal LaGrange College 9/23/08 7:00pm - Soccer Field York, Larry - 1 point(s)

Tuesday, September 23, 2008 -7:00:00 PM - Video Conference with One Read Author - Ivan Doig, author of this year’s One Read selection, The Whistling Season, will talk about his book and answer questions via videoconference. - Library Auditorium Beahon, Mary Ann - 1 point(s)

Wednesday, September 24, 2008 -6:30:00 PM - Intramurals - Flag football. - Softball Field Jones, Bob - 0.5 point(s)

Wednesday, September 24, 2008 -7:00:00 PM - The Horse as Horse Power - A One Read Program. This is a power point presentation about the use of horses in the years 1880-1920. - Library Auditorium Ward, Laura - 1 point(s)

Wednesday, September 24, 2008 -7:30:00 PM - Neil and a Movie - Sponsored by Student Alumni Council this is a Senior Week Event. Neil Stanglein will talk about life after college and some things to start preparing for now at the beginning of your senior year. Then a movie from the early 90's will be played. This event is geared towards seniors, but everyone is welcome to attend! - Dulany Auditorium Stanglein, Neil - 1 point(s)

Thursday, September 25, 2008 -7:00:00 PM - Iron-Jawed Angels: Women and the Right to Vote - The movie Iron-Jawed Angels about women's fight for the right to vote will be shown, followed by a short discussion. Voter-registration forms will be available for those wishing to register to vote in the November election. - Library Auditorium Mosley, Mary - 1 point(s)

Friday, September 26, 2008 -9:00:00 AM - Faculty Art Exhibit - Download and print reflection form (http://www.thewoods.edu/attachments/studentlife/LEADArtResponse080926.doc). Take the form to Cox Gallery, view exhibit, complete form and return form to gallery attendant or Art Department Division Office (KAC120).  Form must be stamped by gallery attendant in order to receive LEAD credit. Students may view the exhibit and complete the form at any time during the exhibit from September 17 through October 17 when the gallery is open. Point only awarded once. - Cox Gallery Clervi, Paul - 1 point(s)

Friday, September 26, 2008 -6:00:00 PM - Salsa Dance Lessons - If you've every wanted to learn the Salsa, now's your chance. Please wear comfortable, soft bottom shoes. Limited to first 50 students. - Aldridge Carter, Tammy - 1 point(s)

Sunday, September 28, 2008 -7:00:00 PM - Birth Control Options - Review of options for contraception and methods for obtaining them by WWU Nurse Practitioner Loree Monroe. - Library Auditorium Monroe, Loree - 1 point(s)

Monday, September 29, 2008 -3:00:00 PM - Women's Soccer vsTabor College 9/29/08 - Women's Soccer vs Tabor College 9/29/08 3:00pm Only 1 lead point may be obtained for the Athletic Events on September 29. - Soccer Field York, Larry - 1 point(s)

Monday, September 29, 2008 -4:00:00 PM - The One Room School House - This One Read program presented by Dr. Betsy Tutt will focus on the unique qualities of education in the American one room school house of the early 1900s as described by Ivan Doig in The Whistling Season and highlight the human and cultural challenges inherent in public schooling both then and now. - Library Auditorium Tutt, Betsy - 1 point(s)

Monday, September 29, 2008 -5:00:00 PM - Men's Soccer vs Tabor College 9/29/08 - Men's Soccer vs Tabor College 9/29/08 5:00pm Only 1 lead point may be obtained or the Athletic Events on September 29. - Soccer Field York, Larry - 1 point(s)

Monday, September 29, 2008 -7:00:00 PM - The Equestrian Athlete: Get Fit to Ride - WWU Coordinator of Fitness and Recreation Bob Jones will be speaking about workout routines that can help Equestrians improve their riding skills. Limited space--available to the first 15 students. (7:00-8:00 pm) - Weider Fitness Center McClaren, Linda - 1 point(s)

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 -6:30:00 PM - Volleyball vs Missouri Baptist University 9/30/08 - Volleyball vs Missouri Baptist University 9/30/08 JV 5:00 PM. Varsity game will start at approximately 6:30 p.m. - Helen Stephens Sports Complex York, Larry - 1 point(s)

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 -7:00:00 PM - The Homestead Years - A One Read Program. Between the Civil War and World War I, America was busy building its heartland. Uncle Sam made it possible, the railroad made it practical. It would be a half-century of dreams and despair ... the Homestead Years. This is the story of those years, told with figures and facts; music and poetry. - Library Auditorium McClaren, Linda - 1 point(s)

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 -8:00:00 PM - September Fitness - Fitness point for September. - Weider Fitness Center Jones, Bob - 1 point(s)