Campus Activies (F.Y.I.) for Jan. 29, 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.

• 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.

• Come check out the sororities! Call 435-770-1733 or email lbd@cc.usu.edu for information. Also visit our website: greeks.usu.edu.

• 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 Multicultural Student Services Office, TSC 309. $10 for dinner and performances which will feature traditional Latino dishes, dancing, culture and more. $2 for dance only. 7-9 p.m. dinner, performances. 9 p.m. -midnight, dance. For more information or questions call 797-1733

• 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 TODAY, 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.

• Prayer vigil for Sudan, 7 p.m. January 31 at Newman Center (795 N. 800 E.) followed by a lecture/documentary. We are also raffling off an iPod shuffle ($5/ticket) to raise money for Darfur.

• CCR&R is offering student parent support class that explores the development of math skills to help stimulate the development of your child. Free childcare is available. Call 797-1552 to get your child on the list. Located at the Emma Eccles Jones Center for Early Childhood. CCR&R also offers a student parent study night. Free childcare is available for parent who would like to study during the times available. Call to register 797-1552.

• Friday night activity. “Go Nuts for Service.” 8 p.m., Institute Cultural Center. Service and a movie. Come see Ice Age 2 and help make quilts, beanies, painting blocks and toy cars. This service will be benefitting local organizations in the valley. IWA Women’s Conference, Saturday, Feb. 3 10 a.m. – noon. All are invited. Best dress, light lunch. Married Student Activity, Friday, Feb. 2, 6:30 p.m. Com to the 7th stake center for a movie night and a free meal/snack bar. Bring something soft to sit on. Search the webpage a Scavenger Hunt contest. www.ldsces.org/logan.

• Baby Workshops, 25 West Center in Logan, 6-7 p.m. January 30. Meet Cache Valley midwives. Why are so many women choosing midwives? For more information call Association for Wise Childbearing. 435-563-8484.