• "The Other Shore"
  The School of Drama presents Gao Xingjian's play that explores humanity's struggle to transcend suffering and attain nirvana.
  Through Oct. 11
  

• Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr
  Barr's lecture will explore the role of government, followed by a Q&A session and signing of his book "Patriot Nation."
  5:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 10
  

• International Festival 2008
  The festival, "Education Without Borders: Global Learning in the 21st Century," presents workshops, lectures, performances, food and films.
  Oct. 10-11
  

• "Understanding Conditions in Iraq After the Surge"
  Robert Behrman, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy, will present a description of the political, social, economic and security situation in Iraq from firsthand involvement and experience.
  4:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13
  

• Lunar Prospecting Robot Demonstration
  Robotics Institute researchers will demonstrate Scarab, a NASA-funded robot designed to search for water and other useful chemicals on the moon.
  10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14
  

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