Today

The first day of "Drug Awareness" month

Book reading and signing: Barbara Sjoholm — University Book Store — 7 p.m. — Free

Barbara Sjoholm's novel, The Palace of the Snow Queen: Winter Travels in Lapland, was written during the author's voyage to the home of Hans Christian Anderson's fairytale The Snow Queen. In her book, Sjoholm describes her winters spent among snow and ice architects and Sami activists in Northern Europe.

Global Leadership Series: Levy Mwanawasa — Kane 130 — 7 p.m. — $5 for students

President of Zambia, Levy Mwanawasa, will speak at Kane Hall to discuss development strategies for the country, the role of Zambia within the African Union, the spread of HIV/AIDS and its affect on society and other issues.

Tuessday

Last day to add, drop, change a course or withdraw in the Registration Office or through MyUW without being assessed a $20 Fee and possible tuition forfeiture.

Wednesday

A discussion with David Friend, Vanity Fair editor — Simpson Center Conference Room — 1 p.m. — Free

David Friend, editor of Vanity Fair magazine and author of Watching the World Change: The Stories Behind the Images of 9/11, joins the Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma and the Society of Professional Journalists for a lunchtime reception and conversation.

Thursday

Lecture Series: Anita Ramasastry — University District Senior Center — 1 p.m.

Anita Ramasastry, associate professor of law, will deliver her third in a series of lectures on "Privacy, Citizenship and the USA Patriot Act." Sponsored by the Simpson Center for the Humanities.

Women's Volleyball — Hec Edmunson Pavilion — 7 p.m. — Free

The UW women's volleyball team plays Arizona State. Free with Husky card.

Friday

Religion, Ethnicity and Modernity: Identity and Social Practice in Asia — Kane Hall Walker-Ames Room — 2 p.m. — Free, open to the public

The Southeast Asia Center at the Jackson School of International Studies celebrates its 20th anniversary with a two-day conference honoring founding director Charles Keyes. Yale professor of anthropology and political science, James Scott, is the keynote speaker.

Muslim Student Association's Fast-A-Thon Dinner — HUB East Ballroom — 6 p.m. — Free (if you fast)

The MSA is hosting a free dinner for non-Muslims who pledge to fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. For everyone who registers, local businesses will donate money to Northwest Harvest, a statewide hunger relief agency. Register to fast online at uw.msanw.org

Saturday

Archaeology Day with Burke Museum — Discovery Park — 10 a.m. — Free

Burke archaeologists explore the history and culture of Puget Sound with a day "into the field" at Discovery Park.

Chamber Dance Company — Meany Hall — 7:30 p.m. — $10 with Husky Card

The UW's professional dance company celebrates their 19th season of modern dance at Meany Hall. Dance poetry from artists Michio Ito, Zvi Gotheiner and Laura Dean will be featured. Doris Humphrey's rarely seen modern dance "Invention" will also be shown.