Hikes to allow opportunity to look for migrating birds

PSUB to begin collecting for community food drive

The Purdue Student Union Board and the Office of Community Service and Learning are giving Purdue students, faculty and staff an opportunity to donate unopened food items and paper products from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through April 28 and finals week, May 1 to 5.

Two donation sites will be available for students — in the PSUB office in the Purdue Memorial Union, Room 268, and the Office of Community and Learning in Stewart Center, Room G4.

All donations will be used for the Greater Lafayette Letter Carrier Food Drive. The date of the actual food drive is May 13.

But because a majority of students will have already left for the summer, donation sites will be available during the last two weeks of the semester allowing students to give their unopened food and paper products.

For more information, contact the PSUB office at 494-8976.

Wabash Valley to sponsor annual gem, mineral show

The Wabash Valley annual Gem and Mineral Show will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 6 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 7 at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds.

There will be numerous exhibits and demonstrations of minerals, jewelry, fossils, faceting and beads. Grab bags and door prizes will also be available.

Admission is $1 for adults. Children are free with an adult.

Coalition to hold training for rape aggression defense

The Greater Lafayette Sexual Assault Prevention Coalition will sponsor a Rape Aggression Defense basic training for women from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 6, 13, 20 and 27 at the Lafayette Christian Reformed Church in Lafayette.

Rape Aggression Defense systems aim to develop and enhance the options of self-defense so that they may become viable considerations to the woman who is attacked.

The 16-hour training teaches women realistically employable self-defense techniques designed to help them avoid being abducted. Because the physical techniques may not apply to every situation, Rape Aggression Defense training emphasizes awareness, risk reduction and avoidance so that techniques are less likely to be needed.

Attendance to every session is required for participants. A $25 fee covers the cost of the Rape Aggression Defense basic training manual. Unlimited scholarships are available upon request. Participation in Rape Aggression Defense training offers women lifetime return and practice opportunities at any Rape Aggression Defense systems basic course across the United States and Canada.

Attendance is limited. To reserve space for the training, contact Debra Jackson at 742-0247.

Groups need volunteers for storm drain stenciling

The Tippecanoe County Soil and Water Conservation District in partnership with the City of Lafayette Water Works is sponsoring a storm drain stenciling project.

Volunteers are needed to help stencil a "NO DUMPING" message adjacent to all storm drain inlets.

Join in the cause by attending the "Earth Day Storm Drain Stenciling" event at 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday.

Volunteers will meet at the Christ-United Methodist Church parking lot at the corner of 18th and 350 S to stencil neighborhoods in the Elliott Ditch watershed.

For more information, call 448-1805.

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University officials prepare for incoming students

Grand Prix trials begin Saturday

Group to organize effort to reduce harmful plants

Activities to teach earth appreciation

U.S. office dismisses inquiry into harassment case

Senate to discus student conduct

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