February 1st, 2000: Deadline for submission of observing proposals for the summmer semester (May 15, 2000 to December 31, 2000).

March 31st, 2000: Deadline for Student applications invited to a summer school on Calar Alto in July 2000, now replacing the previously held ESO/OHP sumer schools. Participants in this EU-funded project are Haute Provence Observatory and Asiago Observatory. ESO is bringing its experience and support to ensure that the school is fulfilling the requirements of preparing young observers to use large astronomical facilities.