What: An opportunity to learn more about UC Davis' new Center for the Arts, groundbreaking for which is anticipated in spring 2000, from key campus officials involved in the project. An hour of presentations about the center will be followed by a lunch and informal conversation and site tours. When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 2 Where: Founders' Room in the Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center, located at the southeast corner of Old Davis Road and Mrak Hall Circle Drive. Who: Elizabeth Langland, dean of UC Davis' Division of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies; Brian McCurdy, director of UC Davis Presents, Bob Segar, campus planner; and Gina Kelsch, associate vice chancellor for university relations. RSVP: This is an invitation-only event. Please RSVP to Lisa Klionsky, News Service, (530) 752-9841, lrklionsky@ucdavis.edu, by Friday, Jan. 28. Background: Ground will be broken in spring 2000 for construction of UC Davis' Center for the Arts, which will contain two performance venues, including an 1,800-seat main hall and a 250-seat studio theater, as well as space for production, rehearsal and hospitality. The $53.5 million center is expected to open in 2002. A visible symbol of the campus's commitment to the performing arts, the center will serve as a valuable cultural resource for the entire regional arts community. The facility will be funded by a combination of nonstate campus funds, loans and private gifts raised by a $30 million campaign.