FRI., SEPT. 7, 7 P.M. ­ FIU WOMEN'S SOCCER CLASSIC: FIU vs. Northern Illinois. UP.

SUN., SEPT. 9, 1:30 P.M. ­ FIU WOMEN'S SOCCER CLASSIC: FIU vs. Tennessee Tech. UP.

TUES., SEPT. 11, 6-9 P.M. ­ NET-BIZ CHALLENGE 2002: Team-forming/networking reception. BB. Kovens Conference Center.

FRI., SEPT. 14, 3 & 7 P.M. ­ VOLLEYBALL INVITATIONAL: The women's volleyball team hosts its first invitational tournament. FIU plays Boston College at 3 p.m. and UM at 7 p.m. UP. GPA.

FRI., SEPT. 14, 5 P.M. ­ FIU CROSS COUNTRY INVITATIONAL: This all-day meet will feature the top area high schools and colleges. The FIU cross country men's and women's teams will compete beginning at 5 p.m. Call 305-348-1044 for more information. UP.

SAT., SEPT. 15, 3 P.M. & 7 P.M. ­ VOLLEYBALL INVITATIONAL: FIU plays Indiana University-Purdue University at 3 p.m. and Valparaiso University at 7 p.m. UP. GPA.

THURS., SEPT. 20, 8 P.M. ­ WRITERS ON THE BAY: Join Debra Monroe, author of three books of fiction, including one that won the Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction in 1990, and another that was nominated for the National Book Award. Call 305-919-5857 for room location. FIU-Biscayne Bay.

FRI., SEPT. 28, 6-9 P.M. ­ NET-BIZ CHALLENGE 2002: Team forming/networking reception. UP. GC West Ballroom.

SAT., SEPT. 29, 3:30 P.M. ­ FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGE: The Golden Panthers intercollegiate football team goes on display at the first of four scrimmages this fall. UP. FIU Community Stadium.

SUN., SEPT. 30, 2-4 P.M. ­ FAMILY WORKSHOP: DESIGN A FANTASTIC CHAIR: Discover the world of chairs in the Wolfsonian collection and explore the special purposes and persons they have served. Then design your own fantastic chair and take a seat! $3 for children accompanied by members; $5 for all other children; free for adult companions. RSVP required ­ phone 305-535-2625. The Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach.

 
   
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