Happy October! The government may be shut down, but Harvard’s still chugging along (for now, at least). If you're feeling disgusted by American democracy today, you're not alone (see: "Dollarocracy"). If you're looking to be inspired by people who actually made change, head to a screening of "Left on Pearl," a documentary about the historic events of International Women's Day 1971 at Harvard. And if you're looking to forget about politics altogether, enjoy a farmers' market apple in the sun.

IN THE ATMOSPHERE

Today will be sunny with a high of 74 in the late afternoon.

IN THE D-HALLS

On the Lunch Menu:
Baked Penne Bolognese
Crispy Swai Fish Sandwich
Falafel Sandwich

On the Dinner Menu:
BBQ Chicken
Cider Steamed Mussels
Scheherazade Casserole: Bular, Tomato and Soybean

ON CAMPUS

Farmers' Market
Enjoy some delicious real food. Science Center Plaza, 12 p.m.- 6 p.m.

Documentary Film Screening
“Left on Pearl,” a still in-progress documentary, focuses on the history of the 1971 International Women’s Day march and subsequent student occupation of a Harvard building. CGIS S-020, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Harvard Museum of Natural History Lecture
“Himalaya: Biodiversity, People, and Global Change,” Sackler Museum, 485 Broadway Street, Lecture Hall B029, 4 p.m.