For an unforgettable evening of classical music, go to the Music Center at Strathmore to hear the National Philharmonic play Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2 (with famed pianist Brian Ganz) and the ever-popular The Planets by Holst.

There will be two concerts given: one on October 20, 2007 (Saturday) at 8:00 p.m. The next will be the following day, Sunday, October 21, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.

The Brahms Piano Concert is widely recognized as one of the most difficult piano works ever composed.

The Planets is an easily recognizable, thrilling set of songs devoted to, obviously, the planets.

Call 301-581-5100 or visit strathmore.org.

Strathmore is easily accessible by MetroRail on the Red Line.

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With winter just around the corner, take a break from midterms and finals and head to the Wheaton Ice Arena for some laps around the rink.

Open skating areas vary (check the website to be sure), but they are usually:

Wed-Thurs-Fri : 3:45-6 p.m.
Fri : 8-10 p.m.
Sat : 9-11 p.m.
Sun : 11:45-1 p.m.

It costs $6 per person, and if you need to rent skates, it's another $3.

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As most major newspapers are making the transition from print to online versions, so is CUC's Columbia Journal.

"As interim editor, I wanted to give students an online version that was cost-effective for the Student Association and for the CJ, while giving alumni, parents and other interested parties a way of viewing the CJ even if they aren't on campus," said Jaclyn Wile.

The Columbia Journal is housed in an old, previously used web format, but the CJ staff--including SA Webmaster Jonathan Mccottry--will be updating the look-and-feel within the next few months.

"We want to focus on producing quality content first and foremost," said Mitch Tropin, new Professor of Journalism at CUC and CJ sponsor. "We won't put the CJ back into print until we are confident with our layout design and article content. But, we want to emphasize, the CJ will be back in print as soon as possible."

The new online format will allow quick updates, instead of the usual two to three week turnaround of articles, and will allow for the showcasing of a large number of photos and other multimedia, something that a print version could not accommodate.

Go check out the CJ!

Send feedback to columbiajournaleditor@gmail.com.

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Need a break from midterm studying? Or do you crave a little interaction with other humans while you memorize the periodic table?

Come to the SA Cram Jam!

The Cram Jam is part of an initiative to hold events with an academic slant. Ellie Barker, SA's new Academic Director, is the brainchild behind the Cram Jam.

Come to the Agape Cafe or Morrison Hall at 8:30 this Sunday evening. The Cafe will be open until 1 a.m. for studying and lounging.

Morrison Hall will give students a quiet area to study, and tutors will be on hand to help with different subjects.

The Agape Cafe will offer students a study break, complete with food, drinks and snacks. Games, music and other activities will take place throughout the evening.

"I'm really looking forward to hosting this event and for it to be a place where people can get together and have a good time, and also focus on their academics," said Barker.

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College Days 2007 at Columbia Union College was an astounding success.

"By showing academy students from around the Columbia Union exactly the kinds of things that they can expect and look forward to at CUC is why we hold College Days in the first place," said Enga Almeida of the Enrollment Services Office, who planned the event.

Students enjoyed an Academic Showcase shortly after arriving and were able to meet with professors and department chairs regarding majors available at CUC. After, pizza and other food was given out for dinner on the Commons to the entertainment of CUC students putting on a Lawn Concert.

Later that evening, the academy students participated in a North vs. South basketball game in the CUC gymnasium.

The next day--Monday--brought breakfast, a general assembly in Sligo Church, and then breakout sessions with themes of campus clubs and organizations, the Communications Department and FAQ's.

After lunch, the buses loaded the students and headed for Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. One group boarded a boat for a tour down the Potomac River while the other students shopped in the ample stores located along the streets in Georgetown.

The evening concluded with exploration, dinner and fun at Union Station in D.C.

So, want to come next year?

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