Shays-Himes Congressional Debate 2008Fairfield University students will host and participate as questioners in a congressional debate with the incumbent Republican, Congressman Christopher Shays and the Democratic challenger Jim Himes on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. sharp at the Quick Center for the Arts.

IRHA Children's Book Drive!(Drive ends 11/19) As you head home for the Columbus Day weekend, we ask that you return with something to help those less fortunate. IRHA will be collecting new or gently used children's books from Tuesday, Oct. 14 - Wednesday, Nov. 19.

Jewish New Year Gathering(Event 10/16) As the Jewish Year 5769 begins, all students and friends are invited to join us for cake, apples, and honey on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 4:30 p.m. outside Donnarumma Hall.

Japanese Fall Festival(10/10/08) Attend the Japanese Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 19 from 2 - 5 p.m. in the Quad for sushi, taiko, martial arts, drumming, and much more!

New Canaan Nature Center's Fall Fair(Sign up now, event 10/18) Come help raise money for education programs and preserve habitats at New Canaan Nature Center's Fall Fair on Saturday, Oct. 18!

OCB Lottery Begins(Starts 10/10) The OCB Lottery will be starting on October 10. Under the survey and applications tab on StagWeb all eligible members of the class of 2010 and 2011 will find the OCB survey.

Become a Peer Mediator!(Info sessions 11/5, 11/6) Peer Mediation is a great way for students to become professionally trained as peer mediators to assist other students in resolving all kinds of disputes. Learn more at info sessions on Nov. 5 and 6 at 6 p.m. in DMH 347.

Absentee Ballot & Voter Registration Drive(Register now) Stop by the table in the BCC Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your State ID!

The Campus Weekly(Available now) Check out each week's edition of the Campus Weekly to find out what's happening on campus. Just click under Featured Events on the right.

LGBT Exhibit @ Library(10/10/08) (Starts 10/14) Come see the first Fairfield University exhibit dedicated to the history and awareness of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered (LGBT) communities on campus and beyond.

Wednesday Night Mass(Mass 10/15) Take a break to reflect and be spiritually nourished midweek. All are welcome to come to Wednesday Night Mass in Egan Chapel each week! Please note the new, earlier time of 9:30 p.m.

Orientation Board Applications Available!(10/10/08) Come meet the Assistant Director of New Student Programs and members of last year's Orientation Board in the Kelley Center on Wednesday, October 15 at 7 p.m.

Open Budget ForumWe encourage those students, faculty and staff who do not have direct input into the budget request system to offer comments relating to budget priorities or funding needs either by addressing the Budget Committee directly on November 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Sullivan Room of the Barone Campus Center, or by writing to the University Budget Committee, William J. Lucas, Chair, McAuliffe Hall 305.

Sign Up for Senior Portaits(Seniors sign up now!) Beginning today, seniors may sign up for portraits online by visiting the Lauren Studio web site.

Report Election Results on Nov. 4 (Sign up now) See the election reporting process for this historic election from the inside by joining the News 12 Connecticut news team for Election 2008 on Tuesday, Nov. 4...and earn $40!

Campus Heroes Project(Nominations due 10/24) Students and groups can be honored for getting involved!

Bibliography Help Workshop @ Library (Session 10/14) Citations driving you crazy? Come to the Refworks training session to learn how to easily create a bibliography. Drop in on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 6-7 p.m. at the Library Room 114.

Save the Date: Communication Pre-Registration (Session 10/24) There will be a mandatory advising and pre-registration session for all Communication Majors and Minors on Friday, October 24, in BNW 167, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Play Disc Golf on Campus(Play anytime) Did you know that Fairfield has a permanent 12 hole Disc (Frisbee) Golf Course?

Around CampusSend your comments to the new Administrative and Student Affairs blog called "Observations and Musings on Campus and University Life."