WEDNESDAY

UNRESTRICTED DROP PERIOD $20 FEE

12-1 p.m., Health Sciences – Homeownership 101: "Buy A Home For Little Money Down" – The UW Homeloan Program presents the Homeownership 101 Series. This series covers low down loan programs, programs for first-time buyers, down-payment assistance programs and seller/third party contributors. To register, contact the Affinity Lending Center at (206) 628-0207. Free.

12-1 p.m., HUB – It's Time to Deal with Stress: Crafting Your Strategies – Part two of two of a dealing with stress series with Sue Covey, UW Carelink Account Executive. For more information, contact (206) 543-2800. Free.

1-2 p.m., Women's Center, Cunningham Hall – Student Support Group – Nancy Finelli, of the Lifelong Learning Program, leads the first session of the Student Support Group. The group aims to provide a forum for students, especially non-traditional students and returning women to talk together and share information about resources and services. Sponsored by the UW Women's Center. For more information, call (206) 685-1090. Free.

2-4 p.m., UWPD 1117 NE Boat Street, Seattle – UWPD Annual Open House – The UWPD will present a demonstration by its new Explosive Detection Dog, Kali, and her handler Officer Kenny Johns. The UWPD will also have it Crime Analysis, Homeland Security, Special Events, Dispatch and other parts of the department on display. For more information, contact Lynda Pease at (206) 616-0873. Free.

THURSDAY

UNRESTRICTED DROP PERIOD $20 FEE

5:30-8:30 p.m., West HUB Ballroom – "Beyond Borders: Perspectives on U.S. Immigration" – This forum will raise immigration issues for discussion, including the importance of immigrants to American culture, community and economy. For more information, contact Sasha Botos at (206) 726-7660. Free.

7 p.m., University Book Store, 4326 University Way NE – "The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness" – Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche discusses and signs this book about the practice, benefits and neuroscience of Buddhist meditation. For more information, contact Stesha Brandon at (206) 634-3400. Free.

7:30 p.m., Kane room 210 – The 2007 Daniel L. and Irma Evans Lecture: "The Water Age" – William K. Reilly, former administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, speaks about water in today's age. Sponsored by the department of civil and environmental engineering. For more information, contact the department at (206) 616-1891. Free.

FRIDAY

UNRESTRICTED DROP PERIOD $20 FEE

LAST DAY TO CHANGE TO OR FROM AUDIT GRADE OPTION, POSSIBLE $20 FEE

12-1 p.m., Women's Center, Cunningham Hall – Meditation for Increased Relaxation and Creativity – This course uses a spectrum of techniques, including guided visualization. Sponsored by the UW Women's Center. For more information, call (206) 685-1090. Free.

3-4:50 p.m., Smith 304 – Why does a society that values health engage in war? – Amy Hagopian of the UW School of Medicine speaks as part of the Geography Spring Colloquium series. For more information, call (206) 351-3219. Free.

SATURDAY

UNRESTRICTED DROP PERIOD $20 FEE

3 p.m., Brechmin Auditorium – René Eckhardt, piano – Sponsored by the School of Music. For more information, contact the school at (206) 685-8384. Cost: $10 all tickets at the door, cash or check.

SUNDAY

LAST DAY: UNRESTRICTED DROP PERIOD $20 FEE