Established in 1997, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Midwest ClariFest is designed as a day to celebrate the teaching and learning of the clarinet. Intended for clarinetists of all ages and backgrounds, the festival also invites band directors and parents to attend any or all of the day’s activities. All events take place on the UNL campus in the Kimball Recital Hall. Days activities include: Host recital by Dr. Diane Barger 2 masteclasses with guest clarinetist Nathan Williams Performance by the New Horizons Clarinet Ensemble (3:00 - 3:45) Clarinet choir reading rehearsals Potpourri Recital Evening recital by Nathan Williams Nathan Williams teaches at the Interlochen Arts Academy and is a member of the prestigious chamber ensemble Strata.

Hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln student chapter of American Institute of Chemical Engineers,this conference will feature workshops led by members of industry, the annual chemical car competition, and an awards banquet with magical entertainment. Advance registration is required. Please visit the event Web site for complete details.

Steve Polasky, University of Minnesota, 3:00 p.m., 210 Filley Hall. Call 472-1913.

"Metabolomics: New Technology and Applications to Investigations of Gene Knockouts in Arabidopsis and Red Blood Cells", Professor John L. Markley from University of Wisconsin-Madison.

"An Introduction to Noncummutative Algebraic Cryptography," Benjamin Fine, Fairfield University. The talk will be preceded by refreshments in 348 Avery Hall.

Sandals & Swords MOVIE NIGHT presents "The 300" (Warner Brothers, 2007). Professor Michael Hoff will provide commentary. POPCORN PROVIDED!