Flags to be flown at half-staff through sunset Dec. 9

By order of the president of the United States, the United States flag at all state and government offices shall be flown at half-staff through sunset Dec. 9 as a mark of respect for the passing of former South African president Nelson Mandela. More information.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Richard "Dick" Kirkwood. Kirkwood, UW-Eau Claire professor emeritus of English, passed away Dec. 2 in Eau Claire. More information.

Ecumenical Religious Center to hold faculty/staff open house

In appreciation of their work with students, UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff are invited to a pre-holiday open house at the Ecumenical Religious Center (the white building adjacent to campus, immediately west of Hibbard Hall) from 2-5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9. The event, hosted by the Newman Catholic Parish and University Lutheran Church, also is sponsored by the Newman Student Association and the Lutheran Student Association. Guests will enjoy light refreshments and food and music of the season, and will have the opportunity to meet the staffs of Newman and ULC.