Shaken by the earthquake last Friday but want to keep your feet on the ground with related news? Northwestern seismologist Seth A. Stein and Northwestern senior James Hebden think that the hazard of a major earthquake in the Midwest and South may be lower than current estimates predict, as the New Madrid and Charleston zones are still in the early years of their earthquake cycle.

Still, go and shake a leg with KASA and “world renowned” dance crew Kaba Modern at Tech Auditorium today at 7 p.m. The KASA Show 2008: Kickin it Old School wants you to exclaim “That was AMAZING!”

Or dance in honor of the skies hoping that today’s rain will be gone by Saturday, when you will get the chance to “enjoy the warmth of the fire and the cool breeze of the lake” at ISA Bonfire Night. Replace daydreaming with star gazing and s’mores at 7 p.m. on the Lakefill. But don’t pitch a tent on the beach for the whole summer as there are 116 apartments available to accommodate you and your summer plans.

Here’s the compulsory kicker: Northwestern journalism professor Abe Peck will surely retire in style this year with the American Society of Business Publications’ Lifetime Achievement Award and 28 years at Medill! As Rolling Stone editor and publisher Jann Wenner said, “Well done, Abe.”