MAN OF DESTINY: Saint Louis University Archives presents "Man of Destiny: Peter J. Verhaegen, SJ," honoring the bicentennial of the birth of the University's first president. The exhibit, which runs through mid-November, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in Pius XII Memorial Library, Room 307. It is free and open to the public. The archives also will feature "Luminations: The Art of the Illuminated Manuscript" beginning Wednesday, Nov. 15, and running until Jan. 15. For more information, call Christine Harper at 977-3109.

CRAFTY PROGRAM: Fueled by popular demand, the Women's Commission will host "Deck the Halls: Winter Crafts" on Thursday, Nov. 9, in the Multipurpose Room in the School of Allied Health Professions. Participants can explore their creative side in this hands-on format. The program, which is limited to 60 people, features an 11:45 a.m. lunch before the noon event. For reservations, visit the World Wide Web at wc.slu.edu for a printable form. Reservations are due by Monday, Nov. 6, and should be sent to DuBourg Hall, Room 359.

UPCOMING LECTURE: Belden C. Lane, Eugene A. Hotfelder Professor in the Humanities in the department of theological studies, will present "Biodiversity and the Holy Trinity" at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, in Pius XII Memorial Library, Knights Room. Free and open to the public, the lecture will explore ecology and spirituality by asking how current research in trinitarian theology can relate to the ecological crisis and the increasing threat to biodiversity.

THEATRE SEASON: Saint Louis University Theatre continues its 2000-2001 season of plays with its second production, Mr. Puntila and His Man Matti by Bertolt Brecht. Written in 1940 during Brecht's brief exile in Finland, Mr. Puntila is one of Brecht's greatest creations -- to be ranked as a character alongside Galileo and Mother Courage. It will play at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 10 to11, and 17 to18; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12. For more information, call the University Theatre box office at 977-3327.

SPECIAL SALE: Shop for the holidays and help a good cause by attending the sixth annual Helping Our Own book sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 8 and 9, at the Loyola Center for Campus Ministry in Busch Memorial Center. A variety of new hardcover books, including children's, cooking and general interest titles, will sell for 30 to 70 percent off the suggested retail price. A portion of the sale's proceeds will benefit the University's Helping Our Own program, which assists employees facing financial emergencies. For more information, call 977-2428.

TREATMENT PROGRAM: The departments of neurology and psychiatry are sponsoring an update in neuro-psychiatric disorders program, to be held Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Sheraton Clayton Plaza. This program will provide physicians with exciting, new emerging treatment options for Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy and Parkinson's disease. Tuition fees are $45 for physicians and $25 for residents and other health care professionals. To register by phone or for more information, call 577-8167.

FILM SERIES: The Fall International Film Series, sponsored by the department of modern and classical languages, continues Nov. 2 with Mephisto. The 1981 German film follows the life of a geocentric actor who becomes a huge star with the rise of Nazi Germany. The series resumes on Nov. 9 with Ivan Dykhovichny's 1993 film Moscow Parade, the first post-Soviet film about the Stalin era. On Nov. 16, the Columbian film La Vendedora de Rosas shows the reality and dreams of children who grow up in the streets, survive in the streets and die in the streets. Shows start at 7 p.m. Thursdays in Kelley Auditorium and are subtitled.

GOOD FOOD: The semester's Soup with Substance program still has room for those seeking to feed their spiritual and physical hunger. On Thursday, Nov. 9, Fr. Ken Brown will address "Bringing Faith Home to the City." Brown is pastor of St. Margaret of Scotland parish in St. Louis. He will discuss the homesteading program, which provides financial incentives for Catholics to live in the city, help stabilize city neighborhoods and keep city parishes vital. All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend. For more information, call 977-2428.

HOUSE MUSIC:A program featuring pieces for tenor, horn and piano will fill Samuel Cupples House at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, as part of the Music in the House Concert Series. Ruth Saunders, Williard Cobb and Nancy Schick will perform chamber music, including compositions by Berlioz, Lochner, Griffes and Kimberling. With the initiation of its new guided tour program, Samuel Cupples House also needs the help of those with a passion for art, St. Louis history, architecture or antiques to enrich the experience at the historic home. If you can commit one or more days a month as a docent, please call Margaret Anthony at 977-3575.

CENTERED: The Center for Organizational Learning and Renewal has found a home. Located in McGannon Hall, Room 243, the center provides a regional and national resource for organizational learning incentives through workshops, planning sessions and professional development programs. To learn more about how your organization could benefit from the center, call Tom Kramer at 977-1983 or Bob Mai at 977-1982.

ADVENT EVENT:The annual Advent Twilight Retreat is set for 5 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, in Jesuit Hall. Fr. Gregory Kirsch, pastoral care chaplain at Saint Louis University Hospital, will lead the Advent reflection. The program will include a simple meal, presentations and time for personal reflection. Cost is $5. For more information, call campus ministry at 977-2428.

IN REMEMBRANCE: November is traditionally the month in which Christians remember and pray for the dead. The month begins with All Saints' Day on Nov. 1 and All Souls' Day on Nov. 2. The Saint Louis University community will remember and pray for deceased family members, colleagues and friends at a noon Mass on Thursday, Nov. 2, in St. Francis Xavier College Church. University President Lawrence Biondi, SJ, will celebrate the Mass. Wayne Hellman, OFM Conv., associate professor of theological studies, is the homilist. Members of the University community are invited to submit the names of family, colleagues and friends who have died during the past year before the Mass. These names will be brought forward during the offertory procession and remembered in prayer. For more information, call campus ministry at 977-2425.

DEADLINE NEARS: Requests for proposals for the first round of awards for the Centers of Excellence Initiative of Project SLU2000 were released in August. Units wishing to be considered should submit a statement of qualifications, which is the first step in the application process, by 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3.

TEAM SPIRIT: Tom Moberg, vice president and chief information officer of information technology services, has been handed a new re-engineering project to address recommendations made by the Stillwater Group, which identified several University administrative processes that need improvement. The group recommended a systems redesign process to produce "major, near-term service improvements and efficiencies that are highly visible to users." Moberg has established a re-engineering project team of experienced IT professionals under the direction of John Goerke to work sequentially with the University's major administrative divisions. The team will implement new software systems that will help improve the business processes, provide better service to the University and address several known system-related problems. The project team will start with human resources.

SCHOLARS WANTED: The Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program wants new scholars. Faculty should encourage those considering graduate studies with an interest in teaching at American colleges and universities to take advantage of this opportunity. Eligible students must be potentially the first generation in their families to complete a bachelor's degree and meet federal income guidelines or be members of a group underrepresented in graduate education. For more information, contact the McNair Scholars office by calling 977-3321 or by e-mail at mcnair@slu.edu.

PRESIDENTIAL SUITES: Esley Hamilton, a St. Louis County Parks and Recreation Preservation historian, will present "Front Porch and Log Cabin: Presidents' Homes and Presidential Image" at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Samuel Cupples House. Admission is free to the slide lecture, which is part of "On the Campaign Trail: Politics as Usual," an exhibition of presidential campaign memorabilia. The display runs until Saturday, March 31. For more information, call 977-3025.

NOTED DISCOUNT: The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra is offering special discounts to SLU faculty and staff as part of its Educator Series. Specials include three Thursday concerts for $49.50, six Friday shows for $99 or five Sunday events for $82.50. Thursday and Friday shows start at 8 p.m. Sunday concerts begin at 3 p.m. To order or for more information, call 533-7888.

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