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Welcome: InterMingle brings University students together Continued from page 1A Laura Blake Jones, associate dean and director of student life. The student resource fair Thurs day on the Humpy Lumpy Lawn is a chance for students to check out student groups and resources around campus. Students and parents who want to learn more about the University or the community can attend any of the nu merous interest sessions happening throughout Thursday and Friday. Ac tivities range from an art museum tour to an Outdoor Program presenta tion for students interested in partici pating in one of many outdoor pur suits Saturday. The second annual UO In terMingle, the largest event during WOW, is a chance for all students to eat, dance, sing karaoke and celebrate “(The ASUO Street Faire is) a bridge between the University and the larger community and a place for local artists to sell their goods. ” David Watson | ASUO Marketing Director tne new scnooi year, festivities run b p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday in the EMU. “It is meant to be a welcome back for new and returning students,” EMU Director of Student Activities Gregg Lobisser said. “It’s meant to be a place where people can see old friends and meet new friends.” InterMingle starts with a parade of muscle cars, and four bands will play throughout the night. There will be a tattoo contest, fire dancers, human bowling, henna tattooing and Texas hold ‘em. The best thing about Intermingle: It’s free to all students. More than 25 departments have contributed mon ey for the event and more than 20 or ganizations have donated prizes. “It is the big hurrah to begin the school year, not just for new students, but for all students,” Lobisser said. For those who prefer a more low key event, students can visit the EMU Craft Center and do free activities during WOW. Students can sculpt ce ramic mugs and bowls on Thursday, and on Wednesday students may bring their own T-shirt to tie-dye. To wrap up the WOW and formally launch a new academic year, Univer sity Convocation gives students a chance to meet University President Dave Frohnmayer and listen to renowned physicist Sylvester James Gates Jr., who explains black holes in lavman’s terms. The fun doesn’t stop after WOW. The ASUO Fall Street Faire starts Oct. 5, pro viding a place for students to connect with local merchants and vendors during the second week of school. Among street fairs around the country, the ASUO’s fair is gaining a reputation for being one of the best, according to ASUO Marketing Direc tor David Watson. “It’s a bridge between the Universi ty and the larger community and a place for local artists to sell their goods,” Watson said. Weaving New Beginnings, a recep tion for students and faculty of color, runs 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 18 in the EMU Ballroom. “It’s an event for continuing reten tion of students and faculty of color,” ASUO Multicultural Advocate Ty Schwoefferman said. “It’s the intro event to reach out to the whole com munity of color.” Use flowers to... show you care, be thankful, congratulate Eugene’s Flower Home The University Florist 485-3655 r to ca/lfo 80 Years'serving the University 6lO Ea.St 13th (at Patterson) enesflowerhome.com ‘0iuoo|0M ‘©Sejnoauo ‘0ie|tnej3uoo ‘inpjueiji aq ‘0je3 noA STUDENT GROUPS Advertise in the Enternld. Call 346-3712 to speak with a rep. We have great University rates. | FREE DELIVERY 1809 Franklin Blvd. 284-8484 • Sun.-Thu. 11 am-Midnight • Fri.-Sat. 11 am-1 am AFTER 10 PM SPECIALS LEGAL SERVICES • Legal Services handles a wide range of legal problems from divorces to landlord tenant disputes. • There is never a consultation or settlement fee. • Legal Services staff members are experienced, qualified professionals. • Legal Services are FREE to current fee-paying UO students. Contact Legal Services, EMU, Room 334 (Third floor above the Fish Bowl) Or call 346-4273 to set up an appointment. http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~legal
