BackBurner events and activities, Nov. 1, 20100

Monday 11/1/10

Utah in the Union, All Day

Utah Conference on Undergrad Research, All Day

Research on Capitol Hill, All Day

Sustainably Farmed Food, Park City, 6 p.m.

Tuesday 11/2/10

Religious Panel, TSC Auditorium, 1 p.m.

Biology Seminar, BNR 202a, 3:30 p.m.

Late Night Comedy, Performance Hall, 9 p.m.

Wednesday 11/3/10

Meditation Club, TSC 335, 12 p.m.

Suessical the Musical, Morgan Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

FYI

A religious panel will discuss perspectives of same-sex marriage at USU on Nov. 2 as part of the Center for Women and Gender lecture series. All are invited to attend the panel discussion on Gays and Marriage: Religious Perspectives at the Taggart Student Center auditorium from 1 to 3 p.m. Panel members include practicing representatives from the Episcopalian, Buddhist, Roman Catholic, Latter-day Saint, Jewish and Hindu traditions.

On Nov. 4 at 5:30 p.m. there will be a dodgeball tournament in Logan’s Rec Center. Teams may register by e-mailing dodgeforseed@gmail.com. Teams consist of 6 players and a fee of $50 is required to play. It is double elimination and there are prizes for winning teams. Come help raise money for the SEED!

Open meeting for JCOM students (and others) with NPR foreign correspondent Anne Garrels. Discuss covering the world, the U.S. invasion of Iraq, reporting wars. AnSci 303 2:30-3:30 p.m. Also, Anne Garrels, “Bearing Witness? One journalist’s take on covering the world.” Morris Media & Society Lecture. USU Performance Hall, 2-3:15 p.m.

The third annual Aggie Appreciation Day for Veteran’s will be held on Nov. 11 from 12 to 1 p.m. outside the TSC next to the flagpole. That evening at 7:30 p.m. the American Festival Chorus and USU Symphony Orchestra will present a tribute to veterans.

The Men’s Volleyball team has their first tournament of the year playing host to teams from Utah, UVU and others. Nov. 5 5-10 p.m. and Nov. 6 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

HUG BIG BLUE, Break a World Record, and Support the SEED program! Buy your commemorative pins now to Hug Big Blue on the Quad on Nov. 3rd from 1-2 p.m. $3 for Students ($5 for non-students) Pins can be purchased in the TSC ticket office. All proceeds go to SEED which helps with Microloans for businesses in developing countries.

Byron Burnham, the Dean of Grad Studies at USU, and Matt Barclay, a doctoral student at USU are looking for couples married 7 years or less to participate in an online study to help them test software about “listening in marriage.” All participants will receive compensation and be entered into a drawing for prizes. For more info see: www.facebook.com/ListeningInMarriage.

Range Club Skeet Shoot at 200 S. 800 W. in Smithfield Utah starting at 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 13. Hamburgers and homemade Root Beer will be provided. Guns will be available but please bring your own shells, 12 or 20 gauge. It will be $5 to shoot 25 shots and $5 to eat. Come have a great time!

EMPLOYEES – Are you wanting to get a jump start on your fitness? Do you want to know where you stand with your health? Contact Dayna (dayna.barrett@usu.edu or 797-8519) to schedule your FREE FITNESS ASSESSMENT TODAY! Done every Thursday between 12 and 4. Don’t miss this great opportunity!

Abstracts due to undergraduate research day at the state capitol, which occurs January 26, 2011. To submit: https://research.usu.edu/undergrad/htm/sharing-your-research/research-on-capitol-hill.

John Schmidt Christmas concert on Nov. 20 tickets are now on sale at www.arts.usu.edu Prices range from $10 to $16. Steven Sharp Nelson and Daniel Beck will open at the concert.

Stokes Nature Center will host Wild Wednesday on Nov. 3 from 5-8 p.m. All are invited for some family friendly nature fun as SNC keeps its doors open late and provides stories, activities, and a chance to explore. November’s theme is Snakes & Spiders. For more info, call 435-755-3239 or visit www.logannature.org.

Upcoming dates at Caffe Ibis: Chad Floyd and Liz Wooley on Nov. 5 at 7 p.m., Todd Milovich on Nov. 7 at 12 p.m., Hilary Murray on Nov. 14 at 12 p.m. The Gypsies on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m., Ryan Conger on Nov. 21 at 12 p.m.

Peace Vigil every Friday at 5:30 p.m. at 50 North Main Street. Questions, email info@loganpeace.org or call 755-5137.