Back Burner events and activities for April 3 and beyond

Friday 4/3/09

All Day
Logan Food and Hygiene Drive
Special Event Utah State University Campus

8 a.m.
Spirit Squad Auditions
Student Activities Dee Glen Smith Spectrum

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Six Outstanding Artists from USU – Art Exhibit
Exhibit Twain Tippetts Exhibition Hall

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Chris Gustin Workshop
Workshop Chase Fine Arts Center room 121

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Taste Testers Wanted! Free Ice Cream!
Special Event NFS 209

7 p.m.
Rob Watson and Robert Hamlin Live Music
Pier 49 713-4949

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Alex Tarbet Music
Caffe Ibis

7:30 p.m.
Caine School of the Arts String Chamber Music Recital
Arts & Entertainment The Performance Hall

8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
9th Annual Step Show,
Special Event TSC, Evan N. Stevenson Ballroom

Saturday 4/4/09

All Day
Logan Food and Hygiene Drive
Special Event Utah State University Campus

All Day
Treatment for Pornography Addiction
Special Event Contact Jesse Crosby 797-8303

All Day
Behavioral Pediatric Prevention Study
Special Event Contact Jessica Malmberg 512-1114

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
‘Doggy Dash’ 5K Walk/Run
Recreational Contact Amity 307-689-0985

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Boy Scout Archaeology Merit Badge Workshop
Workshop Museum of Anthropology room 252 Old Main

7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Big Band Swing Dancing at Elite Hall
Arts & Entertainment

9 p.m.
GENDER BLENDER
Arts & Entertainment

Monday 4/6/09

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Interior Design Senior Exhibit
Exhibit Twain Tippetts Exhibition Hall

All Day
Entrepreneur Week
Special Event Utah State University Campus

9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Hamburger Taste Test
Special Event NSF 209

10 a.m.
Interior Design Senior Exhibit
Arts & Entertainment

2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
34th Annual Last Lecture
Lecture & Readings TSC, Evan N. Stevenson Ballroom

4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m.
CIL Short Course – Computer Systems
Workshop ESLC 053

7:30 p.m.
Percussion Ensembles
Arts & Entertainment Chase Fine Arts Center, Kent Concert Hall

Work and Family Life Faculty Forum, TSC Sky Room 12 p.m., lunch provided, Faculty members only

Join Common Ground Outdoor Adventures for the 9th Annual Race for Ability Saturday April 11th at 8 a.m. this is an ALL abilities 5k/10k walk, run, stroll and cycle event! All benefits from the Race go towards Common Ground’s Summer Programs. To register or for more information visit www.cgadventures.org or call 435-713-0288.

SUCO 2009: Sustainability Inside & Out Thursday, Apr 09  8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Eccles Conference Center $20 Student Registration This year’s Sustainability Conference will focus on making sustainable practices available to the masses by presenting ideas and techniques that can be used on the residential scale. Come learn from some of the nation’s leading sustainable designers, including Sim Van der Ryn and Hank Louis.

Logan Food and Hygiene Drive. Donate hygiene products and nonperishable foods to help the unfortunate in Logan. Drop boxes located by the TSC computer lab and the HUB. Contact Caitlyn for more info at caitlynellis@gmail.com.

Chack-a-rak-a boom! USU Percussion ensembles in concert Monday April 6 at 7:30 pm in the Kent Concert Hall.

The 34th Annual Last Lecture will be Monday, April 6, at 2:30 in the TSC West Ballroom. Dr. Ann Austin, Professor of FCHD & Vice Provost will speak on ‘Children: My Least Common Denominator.’

Join Stokes Nature Center from 5 to 8 p.m. on April 6th for Family Night. Enjoy free, family-oriented activities and explore the wonders of nature with your family. There is no registration required and no fee to participate. All programs are designed to be fun and interactive for all ages. For more information, call 435-755-3239.

USU Researchers conducting a study on how to improve the Web experiences of children with cognitive and learning disabilities. Please consider joining our efforts (compensation for all participants) Read the details at http://webaim.org/projects/steppingstones/invitation

April 6, 2009 at 7 p.m.  St. John’s Episcopal Church (85 East 100 North, Logan).  Kilee Metcalf will be performing a recital consisting of classical violin pieces.  The admission is free.

Wednesday, April 8th, 6-8 pm @ HPER 152 (Exercise Physiology Lab) Come find out your hydrostatic % body fat. $10/person and we provide a towel.
contact kevin.b@aggiemail.usu.edu for more info.

Thursday, April 9 National Alcohol Screening Day, East Ballroom, 10am-2pm Come complete a brief screening test, receive educational information, and talk one-on-one with a health professional in a confidential setting. Free ice cream or bread coupon for participants!

Kalai live in concert in the TSC ballroom!! Thursday April 9th doors open at 6 p.m. tickets available at the door or www.ticketweb.com benefiting the Mali Rising Foundation

1st Annual USU Aggielocks- Hair Cutting Event held in the International/Sunburst lounge April 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you are interested in getting signed up to donate please e-mail jam.islami@aggiemail.usu.edu

April 11, 2009 at 2 p.m. Daphne Lynch will be performing a sophomore Viola Recital accompanied by Cortni Crump on the Clavinova.  Performance is at the USU Amphitheater, admission is free.

The Student Organic Farm is offering vegetable shares for its 2009 season.  To reserve your spot for regular organic produce grown by USU students June-October contact Blake at blake.b@aggiemail.usu.edu.

Join Common Ground Outdoor Adventures for the 9th Annual Race for Ability Saturday April 11th at 8 a.m. this is an ALL abilities 5k/10k walk, run, stroll and cycle event! All benefits from the Race go towards Common Ground’s Summer Programs. To register or for more information visit www.cgadventures.org or call 435-713-0288.

Monday April 13th Aggie Day Music Festival TSC West Ballroom Music at 5pm tickets $4 advance $5 at door Concert and Raffle (guitar, i-pod and more) All Proceeds Donated to SEED Foundation

Public Relations is having a conference on April 13th in the Eccles conference Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Everyone is invited and ice cream will be served.

April 14th at 7 p.m. Hanna Abbott will be performing a Junior Violin Recital at St. John’s Episcopal Church.  Featured works are from Bach, Mozart, Shubert, and Wieniawski

Visit the Student Living Center Disc-golf Course on A-Day, April 17th to participate in the ORC’s FREE Disc-golf Tournament.  Prizes for First, Second and Third place.  Call 797-3264 for details.
April 17th and 18th is the Silent Weekend A chance to hone your sign language skills.  The costs are as follows DESA Club Members: $50, Students (any school): $55, Non-Students: $60.  Space is limited so register now at https://sites.google.com/a/aggiemail.usu.edu/silentweekend/

April 18th at 7 p.m. Hyrum Barker is performing a Junior Recital at the St. Johns Episcopal Church. This is a Cello Recital where works of Lalo and Bach will be performed as well as an original composition for four cellos. Admission is free.

SINGLE AND PREGNANT? Free, confidential counseling and support for anyone facing pregnancy outside of marriage. Pre marriage counseling, preparing for single parenthood, and adoption counseling. Assistance with medical and community resources. Call LDS Family Services/Sandy at: 435-752-5302

April 20th 2009 at 7 p.m.  St. John’s Episcopal Church (85 East 100 North, Logan). Natalie Larsen will be performing a Junior Violin Recital.  The admission is free.

USU Chemistry & Biochemistry club Earth Day Extravaganza April 22nd 10:30-2:30 on the Quad. Come celebrate Earth Day!

Auditions for singers and dancers to perform in the Broadway-style, big band production of the 10th Annual Celebrate America Show  “Yankee Doodle Dazzle!”. Cast members receive 3 hours class credit, a cash scholarship and perform in a professional production.  April 21, 5:30 p.m.,  April 23, 8 p.m.  April 25, 11 a.m.;  Callbacks April 25,  2 PM. Thomas Edison School, 200 East 2600 North, North Logan. Singers call  Michael Dubois 801-746-9011 to schedule audition time. Download Audition packet at   www.celebrateamericashow.com   Info 435-753-1551.