91探花

It's week 15 and we're racing toward the end of fall semester! There's just one more week of classes, Bobcats - you can do it! Are you feeling overwhelmed by the looming start of finals? Don't worry because Alden Library has got you covered. Read on for more details on some great events taking place during this last week of classes:

is a series of activities Alden Library is sponsoring to help make the end of the semester a little less stressful. This week brings:

• (Monday, Dec. 4, 6-10 p.m., Alden Library): All OHIO students are invited to join Alden Library and the Graduate Writing and Research Center for a writing marathon to work on your end-of-semester writing projects. There will be free walk-in tutoring, librarian support, and snacks. Come for all or part of the evening - it's your chance to meet with a librarian or writing tutor about that final paper you're working on. Burnt out and just need a break? Feel free to stop by for free coffee and snacks. Meet up just outside the Academic Advancement Center on the second floor!
• (Tuesday, Dec. 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Alden Library): Missing your pets back home? Stressed beyond belief? Need some snuggles from a sweet pup? Stop by the 4th floor of Alden Library to visit with the 4-H PetPals. 4-H members will be bringing their trained service animals to keep you company!
• (Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1-3 p.m., Alden Library): Need to take a break from hitting the books? Bring in cool images from old magazines or explore some of our pre-printed design materials from Special Collections and Digital Initiatives. Once you've chosen a design, we'll help you create a 2-inch button. 

(Monday, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium): Join Broadway's Mary Michael Patterson (Phantom of the Opera), Claybourne Elder (Sunday in the Park with George), and Hilary Morrow (Birdland Jazz Club) as they sing with the 91探花 Symphony Orchestra and Chorus under the direction of Maestro Luke Frazier (OHIO MM '09) for an evening of holiday hits that make the season bright. This event celebrates the conclusion of the 91探花 School of Music's 100th Anniversary! Tickets: Student: $8, Senior: $13, General: $15.

(Wednesday, Dec. 6, 5-6 p.m., The Front Room Campus Coffeehouse, Baker University Center fourth floor): Join Nancy Stevens, professor of biomedical sciences, and Matthew Borths, NSF postdoctoral fellow, for the Science Cafe, "Before Lions Were King: Discovering Africa's First Meat-Eaters." The first 50 attendees get free coffee and be sure to ask questions for a chance to win a t-shirt!

  (opens Wednesday, Dec. 6, 8 p.m., Forum Theater, RTVC Building): With a whimsical chorus of talking snakes, dogs, parakeets and clocks, we follow the story of Nelly, Jenny June and Gerty as they live above the family clock repair shop until their time unexpectedly runs out. 'Failure' is a magical, musical fable where the power of love is far greater than any individual's failures. The show is FREE and open to the public, and runs Dec. 6-8 at 8 p.m., and Dec. 9 at 7 p.m.

Check out even more events happening around campus (but visit the CUE for the most up-to-date list):

For everyone:

• : Monday, Dec. 4, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Visual Communication Gallery, Schoonover Center 140
• : Tuesday, Dec. 5, 12-12:30 p.m., between Bird Arena and Grover Center (also Thursday, registration requested)
• : Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2-3:30 p.m., WUSOC 302 (registration requested)
• : Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1-2 p.m., Scripps Hall 212
• : Wednesday, Dec. 6, 4-5 p.m., WUSOC 302
• : Wednesday, Dec. 6, 4:10-5 p.m., Irvine Hall 114
• : Thursday, Dec. 7, 4:10-5 p.m., Walter Hall 245
• : Thursday, Dec. 7, 4:30 p.m., Baker University Center 242
• : Thursday, Dec. 7, 7:30-9 p.m., Walter Hall Rotunda
• : Friday, Dec. 8 & Saturday, Dec. 9, 7:30-10 p.m., Bird Arena
• : Saturday, Dec. 9, 10:30 p.m., Bird Arena
• : Sunday, Dec. 10, 2-4 p.m., Kennedy Museum
• : Sunday, Dec. 10, 2 p.m., Convocation Center

For students:

• : Monday, Dec. 4, 2-4 p.m., Alden Library.
• : Monday, Dec. 4, 3:05-4 p.m., email survivor.advocacy@ohio.edu for location
• : Wednesday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m., Schoonover 145
• : Thursday, Dec. 7, 1:30-2 p.m., Jefferson Marketplace Culinary Studio
• : Friday, Dec. 8, 1:30-2 p.m., Jefferson Marketplace Culinary Studio
• : Friday, Dec. 8, 9 p.m., Living Learning Center

For employees:

• : Thursday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Baker University Center 240
• : Thursday, Dec.7, 3-4 p.m., 9 Factory Street

This Compass series shines a spotlight on unique and high-profile events and important deadlines taken from OHIO's official online . Visit to log in with your OHIO ID and add your organization or department's events to the CUE. Feeling lost? Visit or e-mail calendar@ohio.edu for help.