September 15, 2000

Campus quiz: This fellow directs his pained expression across which Hilltop Campus lawn?
Answer below.

There's still time!

Edison Theatre is still accepting subscriptions --until Friday, Sept. 22 --for the 2000-01 OVATIONS! Series, which brings top-ranked theater, dance and music to Washington University throughout the academic year. Subscriptions for six or more events offer a 20 percent discount off single-show prices. Subscribers also may exchange tickets for another night of the same performance or a different OVATIONS! event. For more information, call the Edison Theatre box office at 935-6543.

Get Fit...

Pick up your heels for the kickoff of WU Walks, the University's new walking club for students, staff and faculty. The group's inaugural group walk -- with Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton leading the pack -- starts at noon March 29 outside of Graham Chapel.

To enroll, call 935-7386 or send your name, phone, campus box and e-mail address to the club (walking@rescomp.wustl.edu). Members will receive a packet that includes membership listings, campus walks and mileage logs, weekly group walk plans, special events, a list of incen-tive awards and an official WU Walks neck lanyard.

Did you know?

Whether you're a competitive runner, a jogger or a walker, the 13th annual Thurtene 5K Road Race offers something for everyone. This year's event, sponsored by the University's junior honorary, begins at 9 a.m. March 25 at the Muny in Forest Park. The entry fee is $10 for pre-registered entrants and $13 for late and race-day entrants. T-shirts, trophies and door prizes again will be featured.

Race forms can be obtained by calling Thurtene vice president Erica Speier at 935-2311. Entries should be postmarked by March 18.

The net proceeds for the race will benefit Our Little Haven, a residential therapeutic treatment center for babies and children.

For more information, call 935-5954 or 935-4351.

Answer: Is she a frightened mother, protecting her child? Whoever she is, she can be found on the old field house at the Athletic Complex.

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