Essential Studies open house is Dec. 4 To celebrate the start-up of the Essential Studies Office, the campus is invited to an open house event from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, in 113 O'Kelly Hall. A short program, headlined by VPAA/Provost Paul LeBel, will begin at 3:15 p.m. and will include the presentation of the first annual "Essie Awards." Refreshments and office tours included. No rsvp necessary. -- Tom Steen, Director, Essential Studies, thomassteen@mail.und.edu, 777-4434