Campus Activies (F.Y.I.) for Jan. 26, 2007
• The Fusion Theatre Project presents the world premiere of Scope part of “A Night in Iraq: Perspectives on War” running January 26, 27, 31 and February 1-3 at the Caine Lyric Theatre, 28 West Center St. in Logan. For more information about “A Night in Iraq” or the Fusion Theatre Project visit the Fusion Theatre website, www.usu.edu/fusiontheatre.
• Racquetball tournament, Saturday, January 27, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Registration is $8 and includes a t-shirt, prizes and fun. Anyone is welcome to play. Sign ups in HPER Building room 142 for beginning, intermediate and advanced.
• Undergraduate Research & Creative Opportunities (URCO) Grant Orientation, Monday, January 29, 4 p.m., Old Main 66. Information about URCO at http://www.usu.edu/research/undergrad/urco/. (No orientation on Tuesday, January 30)
• Summer in France with USU, earn 9-16 learning French, traveling and enjoying French food for 1-2 months. Informational meeting Tues. January 30, 4-5 p.m. Languages Conference Room Main 202.
• Do you want to know your body fat percentage? Come to the HPER, room 152, January 31, 7-9 p.m. for hydrostatic weighing. Bring your bathing suit and $5. Contact Dayna at: dalybar@cc.usu.edu for further information.
• Applications are available for membership in the USU chapter of PINNACLE, the national reentry honor society. For more information contact the call 797-1728. Application deadline is January 29.
• Students, faculty, and staff: Please join our Mindfulness Meditation Group. This 8-week program will begin Tuesday, February 5, 11:30 am. Participants will receive instruction in mindfulness meditation, body awareness, and gentle movement. Exercises for daily practice will be provided. For information on participating in this program, please call the Counseling Center at 797-1012.
• Salsabration! February 2, 7 p.m. – midnight, TSC Ballroom. Tickets sold in MSS Office. $10 for dinner and performances, $2 for dance only. 7-10 p.m. dinner, performances. 10 p.m. -midnight, dance.
• USU’s creative writing contest. Cash awards for poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction. Undergraduate and graduate categories. Deadline: February 2, 2007. For more information go to http://english.usu.edu, Creative Writing Contest link.
• Introduction to Amateur Radio class. Each Thursday from February 1 – March 1, 7-9 p.m. ASTE Building room 108. $10 per person, $25 book Register and pay for class at Cache County 4-H office. Call 752-6263 for more information.
• Learn about study abroad opportunities at the University of Leicester, England Monday, January 29, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. TSC East Colony Room 223. There will be a representative from the University Leicester to share information about the programs and opportunities available there or stop by our table in the hall of the TSC, first floor 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Register for Institute before your favorite classes fill up. You can register online at www.ldsces.org/logan or in the study area. Friday night activity, January 26, 7-9 p.m. , “Around the World in 180 Minutes.” Institute Cultural Hall. Come enjoy learning about food, dance and customs from the international students here at USU. Sunday, January 28, Combined Choir Fireside. 6 p.m., Logan Tabernacle with a guest appearance of the Richard Broadbent family.
• CAPSA Benefit concert, Saturday, January 27, 8 p.m. Nelson Recreation Center, room 102. Local bands The First Chance Sell Outs, Joshua James and Night Nights performing. Tickets $3 with USU ID, $4 without. Doors open at 7:30. All proceeds benefit victims of domestic violence and rape in Cache Valley.
• The whole family is invited to join Stokes Nature Center on Saturday, January 27, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. for snowshoe adventures. Snowshoes will be provided. Location to be determined based on snow conditions. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Costs are $8 ($6 for SNC members) $25 group rate for 5. To register, call 435-755-3239 or visit www.logannature.org.