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Want to know more about University restructuring? Attend the University Restructuring Task Force meeting.
 * University Restructuring Task Force Meeting**
 * Date:** Thursday, Oct. 16
 * Time:** 4:30 p.m.
 * Place:** Exchange, Greenspring

Faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up for this half-day workshop which will provide the methodology and hands-on training needed to weave the concepts of sensitivity, respect, and diversity into curriculum, workshops, or retreat training. Teachers Against Prejudice President Elise Klein will lead this workshop, which discusses real-life situations, television and film clips, and examination of prejudices in historical and modern-day contexts.
 * Infusing Diversity into the Curriculum through Media**
 * Date:** Monday, Oct. 27
 * Time:** 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
 * Place:** St. Paul Companies Pavilion, Greenspring
 * RSVP:** By Friday, Oct. 17 to **Heather Harris, Ph.D.,** at .

__Countdown – Only **4** days until VillaFest__. You missed it – the VillaFest Friday Happy Hour is full. Not to worry, though, because there are still plenty of terrific VillaFest activities to enjoy. On Friday, get into the Stevenson spirit at Midnight Madness and the Haunted Trail and Bonfire On Saturday, see you at the Fest of VillaFest, student athletic games, the Bull Roast and at nationally recognized illusionist Mike Super. Buy your tickets now for **Mike Super**. Perhaps better than a bank bail-out, the price is a wallet-friendly $8 each, $20 for four; and $10 at the door. Pick up tickets at the Student Union, Student Activities Office and Bookstore today. Visit <[|www.stevenson.edu]> to see the entire VillaFest line-up.
 * See You At VillaFest**

Times are tough for many people in our community. Reach out and help through these three community-building opportunities open to all faculty, staff and students. To sign up or for details, contact **Kayla Tufares**, extension **2357** or < ktufares@stevenson.edu>
 * Give Back the Stevenson University Way Times Three**

For someone who is homeless or living in a shelter, a sandwich may mean all the difference. Give whatever time you can to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that will be picked up by the Salvation Army and distributed to homeless individuals and people living in Baltimore City shelters.
 * 1) Make It A PB & J Day**
 * Date:** Friday, Oct. 17
 * Time:** 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
 * Place:** Rockland, Room B, Owings Mills

Fine-feathered or not, you’re invited to join Stevenson’s first Turkey Trot. Winners of the trot – a brisk walk or slow jog – will have a Thanksgiving gift basket donated in their names to area families in need. Turkey costumes are encouraged – be creative with feathers and more. Winners will be selected by special panel of Stevenson judges.
 * 2) Turkey Trot for A Good Cause**
 * Date:** Sunday, Oct. 19
 * Time:** Noon to 12:30 p.m.
 * Place:** Greenspring campus

Put your leadership and organizational skills to good use during Stevenson’s Building A Community Day, held to support Waverly-based Youth Dreamers. The day-long effort will fix up a home that the youth organization will use for meetings and events. As a team leader, you will organize a group of about 10 Stevenson University students. Transportation provided.
 * 3) Be a Team Leader for Building A Community Day**
 * Date:** Saturday, Oct. 25
 * Time:** 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.


 * More Info**: Visit <[|www.stevenson.edu] > and choose “Calendar” from the Quicklinks for scheduled meetings and future events. **Have a special event or announcement?** Send to the notice to Liz Schuman at  in the Marketing and Public Relations Office. Note that e-mails intended for the entire campus community must be submitted to the Marketing and Public Relations Office. Check out our campus wiki: 