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Repres Inforr T La ( INTERN ABROAD SUMMER 2002 *LONDON, ENGLAND *DOMINICAN REPUBLIC *SINGAPORE INFORMATIONALS Oct 17 7-8:15 pm MSC 228 Oct 18 7-8:15 pm MSC 228 Oct 23 8:30-10 pm Rudder 404 Oct 24 7:15-8:15 pm Wehner 135" ^ v STUO i/V> L. T. Jordan Institute for International Awareness http ://ltjordan .tamu .edu To inform us of your special needs,call 845-8770 or stop by MSC 223-1. rj BRAZOS VA U. 'S .LEY Station • Texas Dr. Marcelo Bussiki, Music Director and Conductor 7p/.s?y/ KAMI The Eagle Fl\ ing higher every d»i LIVE H CONCBtT ON SALE NOW 10:00 A.M.! REED ARENA SPECIAL GUEST SARA EVA GARY ALLA TICKETS AVAILABLE AT ALL ticketmaster.com 979.268.0414 Reed Arena Box Office The new album" Kenny Chesney Greatest Hits" in stores now. Page 4 THE BATTALION Thursday, October 18,M hursday, 0- Volunteers help bring Special Olympics to Bryan-College Station By Beth Muldoon THE BATTALION For Debbie Reffner, a junior general studies major, being a Special Olympics volunteer brings the kind of rewards that arrive with the end of a race. “When [the Special Olympics athletes] come across the finish line and give |the volun- teer| a hug, it’s the best part,” Reffner said. “1 was so touched that I cried at the spring games last semester.” This weekend, Bryan-College Station and Texas A&M will be transformed into an Olympic village. The annual Special Olympics Fall Classic will host more than 1,200 athletes, 500 volunteer coaches and more than 1,500 community volunteers. “Special Olympics is a chance for people with disabilities to showcase their talents,” said Mary Kay Brown, a Special Olympics volunteer and a senior interdisciplinary studies major. In addition to A&M. “This is the first time Bryan-Col Station has had the honor to host this lurgeoll event for Special Olympics.” Each event will be held at a separate Aquatics will be held at the A&M Natatoi golf will be held at the A&M Golf Course bocce will be played at the Southwood Par College Station. The triathlon will be al Bryan Aquatics Center and Bryan High Schi Of all the teams competing in the venues, the only team that can claim a home advantage is the Aggie Bombers. The Boml wi II bring 25 athl etes, two coaches and two unteers to the Fall Classic, all from College Station. Athletes from the team compete in golf, bocce or both. “We will be looking to play our bestcoi ing side-by-side with athletes from all Texas,” said Kent Herrman of Bryan and an lete in the Fall Classic. Bnj See Fal l Ciassic i competition, events and activities such as the opening cer emonies, the victo ry dance and ath lete village also will continue for the duration of the weekend to give the athletes and their families a chance to interact and relax between events. “We are very excited to be host ing the Fall Classic this year,” said Kim Fink, a Special Olympics volun teer and a senior education major at M1?^' i V m ■Rp /I I I AMBEKAR • THE BATTALK! Monday, Oci. 22 What Employers/Grad Schools Want Developing SMIls Now 7 p.m. 1 1 1 Koldus Sponsored by the Career Center Wednesday, Oct. 24 Career Safari: Finding the Right Malor 7 p.m. 1 03 Henderson Sponsored by Student Counseling Services Tuesday, Oct. 30 Been There, Done That A Student Panel Internships, Study Abroad, Graduate School 7-8:30 p.m. 1 02 Blocker Sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts Door Prizes and Refreshments each night! Come join the fun and find out about career options at the same time! WHOZ YOUR PAPA NOW? $ 6*99 Late Night Special Large 1 Topping pick-up or delivery after 10 p.m. NEW HOURS: Sunday: 11 a.m. - Midnight Monday - Wednesday: 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. Thursday: 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. - 3 a.m. Post Oak Square 1100 D. Harvey Rd 764-7272 Northgate 601 University Dr 846-3600 Bryan 3414 E. 29th St. 267-7272 Third P Tonigh showcase groove of 1 bands Ex The show Cover chai Big Pau Acous Walker w original ; of the T blues fk guest. Austin. T about 9 cover cha Fltewill Blues will enteii outdoor ; Cover cha Zapatos Wide hosted b; begin on 8:30 p.ri invited to with cov nals. Th charge. tMimiU I our Options Wm Noon- 2PM 8-10 PM 10- MID