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Wed. Feb. 19

Classic Vedic Music: A Performance

8:00 p.m. Music Hall Recital Hall

Werner Elmker, Graciella Elmker, Anil Datar and Vedan Dharashive will perform the classical art music of the ancient Vedic civilization of India.

Thur.-Sun. Feb. 20-23

20th Annual Big 8 Conference on Black Student Government

For more information, contact the Conference Coordinators at P.O. Box 7014, Union Drive Depot, ISU, Ames, IA 50012-0006; call 294-9891 or e-mail [email protected].

Sat. Feb. 22

Racism, Gender Oppression and Class Dispartiy in America

9:00 a.m. Benton Auditorium, Scheman

Elaine Brown is author of “A Taste of Power,” an autobiography about her experience as a member and leader of the Black Panther Party.

Sun. Feb. 23

National Day of Remembrance for Black Gays and Lesbians

Instituted by the National Coalition for Black Lesbians and Gays to honor the life of Joseph Bean, cabinet member of NCBLG and founding editor of Black/Out, as well as the lives of all black lesbians and gays who have died.

Wed. Feb. 26

What in the World is ISU Doing?

12:00-1:00 p.m. Room 244/246

Memorial Union

Students, faculty, and staff share their global connections and services.