MONDAY

Global Affairs

Former GOP vice presidential candidate Jack Kemp addresses the Los Angeles World Affairs Council on America’s international agenda. Noon at the Regal Biltmore, 506 S. Grand Ave. Information: (213) 628-2333.

TUESDAY

Korean Outlook

Almost every week now, there is a conference dealing with some aspect of the Asian financial crisis. Tonight at UCLA, Rand economist Julia Lowell and other experts give an update on Korea and the International Monetary Fund bailout. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the UCLA Faculty Center, 480 Circle Drive East, Westwood. For information, contact the Asia Society, (213) 624-0945.

Windows 98

For those of you still struggling with Windows 95, guess what Windows 98 is coming. Microsoft plans to give a sneak preview of its latest PC operating system from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m at the LAX Westin Hotel, 5400 Century Blvd. Information: (800) 550-4300.

WEDNESDAY

Black Business Awards

Outstanding African American business owners will be honored at the 24th annual awards dinner put on by the Black Business Association. Reception starts at 6 p.m. at the Regal Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Ave. Information (213) 291-9334.

Transit Plan

Another in a series of hearings on the new regional transportation plan is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Loyola Marymount University’s Conrad Hilton Center, 7900 Loyola Blvd., Westchester. The hearing is sponsored by the Southern California Association of Governments.