The UO is a major sponsor of the annual event, which this year will give away 500 free tickets to students.

Open sessions will be held on Feb. 11 at 9 a.m. in the Knight Law Center and at the 3 p.m. University Senate meeting.

Two other events later this month will be part of the Darwin Conversation series at the campus museum.

An advisory board is about to make its budget recommendations, followed by a public forum with students.

A new blend of food and beverage offerings will provide a mix of various fares to choose from at the newly renovated and redesigned student union.