Monday:
If you’re eligible to pre-register for classes this week, you probably have a relatively good idea that this week is important. But just in case: pre-registration begins at 9 a.m. on Monday morning. After closing CAESAR, start to sample the fare of the barrage of Greek philanthropy events this week — AEPi Dog Days begins selling hot dogs across campus on Monday.
Tuesday:
If you go a little overboard on the hot dogs and wonder whether your DNA is responsible, you might be interested in the Silverstein Lecture by Harvard Genetics expert George Church at Ryan Auditorium at 7 p.m. Into business instead of science? Apprentice finalist James Sun will also be at Northwestern to share some pearls of wisdom with you aspiring business folk — and also you aspiring reality show participants. The event is 7:30 p.m. at Leverone Auditorium.
Wednesday:
If you had some sugary cookies with those hot dogs on Monday, you shouldn’t have any medical trouble donating blood during Northwestern University Blood Services’ blood drive from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. When you’re done, and starting to look for a little culture, remember Northwestern’s Block Museum is only steps away. Now at the Block are photos of some watershed historical moments from photographer and activist Gordon Parks.
Thursday:
Get a head start on the Dillo Day mania by dropping by the Mayfest Battle of the Bands at 9 p.m. at Nevin’s Pub. The winner will get a spot in the Dillo Day lineup.
Friday:
The culmination of a philanthropy-packed week at Northwestern is Relay for Life from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday at SPAC. Participants stay up all night after weeks of fundraising and donate their proceeds to the American Cancer Society. Need some entertainment instead? B.L.A.S.T. and Purple Haze perform at McCormick Auditorium at 7 and McCormick Tribune Forum at 9, respectively, and the baseball team take on Michigan at home at 3 p.m.