Calendar and Events for Feb. 12
February 12- Natural Resource and Environmental Policy Program Seminar, Speaker: Tarla Peterson, University of Utah, Topic: “How Adversarial Relationships can Enhance Environmental Policy,” noon (brown bag), TSC, Walnut Room
February 13- “What’s the big deal about talking about sex?” panel discussion, noon, TSC Sunburst lounge. Door prizes and drawing. Sponsored by SAAVI.
February 14- STAB Valentine Extravaganza, Free 8 p.m. until a.m. in the TSC Bring a date or find one there! Neil Diamond Band, Single’s Lounge, Elvis, Game Shows, Music Food and Fun!
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*USU Pride! Alliance, Freedom to marry day “Civil Unions” an updated version of the Newlywed game. Feb. 12, 11 a.m., International lounge. Wear you blue jeans Feb. 12 to show support for gay marriage amendments.
*Ohio State Univ. College of Optometry–Twaina Harris–Feb. 12, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., BNR, Room 202A
*Learn Spanish this summer in Costa Rica. Information session Feb. 13, 2:30 p.m. TSC, Room 335.
*”Imorov-uh-bles” host the “Battle of the Improvs” Quick Wits, Laughing Stock, and more. Feb., 12, 10 p.m. TSC Lounge. $2 without a KCACTF badge. 797-1500 info.
*Delta Sigma Phi Rush Events: Feb. 12, Casino Night, 794 S. 300 West, 9 p.m. Meet at the Junction 8:30 p.m. for carpool to events. Feb. 13 Night Skiing at Beaver Mountain. Please RSVP for skiing. All events are free. Contact: Jake 770-5250 or Matt 797-5640 Email: deltasig@cc.usu.edu or www.deltasig.org
*USU sneak preview for Dare Devil Feb. 13 at Midnight, Statium 8. $4 w/USU ID in advance. Register at www.studenthaven.com. Sponsored by Club SMOC
*Feb. 11 through 16 Department of Theatre hosting Region VIII Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. Various sites and times. Day passes $10. For daily schedules see the department’s Web site: www.usu.edu/theatre. Passes available at registration desks in the lobby of the Morgan Theatre, Chase Fine Arts Center.
*Women and Gender Research Institute Brown Bag Lunch with Nancy Warren and the presentation “Holy Women, Holy Wars: Medieval Female Spirituality and Early Modern Political Conflict,” Feb. 13, noon, TSC Senate Chamber. Info. Jean Lown, 797-1569.
*Fundraising tournament Feb. 27 through 28 and March 1. Deadline for application February 14. Application can be found at the Racquetball Courts or contact Chris Atkin at 757-7126 or Marlo Roberts at 770-7456.
*The Utah Symphony Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. Kent Concert Hall. $3 USU students, $10 general public.
*Mortar board, a national honor society for seniors, is accepting applications for 2003-04 school year. Info. TSC, Room 326.
*Are you a Jewish student? Looking for fun activities w/ other Jewish college students in Utah? Join the Utah Hillel. www.utah.edu/hillel/ or call Guy 757-8459.
*Applications available for Pinnacle, national reentry honor society. Members must be 26 years of age or older, junior or senior, and had 5 year or more gap at some point, in their education, minimum 3.0 overall USU GPA, involved in campus and/or community activities, and pay a $20 one-time national membership fee. Applications available in USU Reentry Student Center, TSC, Room 310, 797-1728 email: reentry@cc.usu.edu
*Mike Jenkins from the Bear River Avalanche Forecast Center and Director of snow safety at Snowbasin Ski Resort, February 12, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Stokes Nature Center. Learn about traveling safely in avalanche country, avalanche awareness and what to do if you are involved. This program is recommended for adults and children over 12. Registration is not required. Program fee is $2.00 for members and $3.00 for non-members.
* Information meeting for all girls interested in participating in Miss Cache Valley Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Cache Chamber of Commerce
*Bridgerland Audubon Society monthly meeting February 13, 7:00 p.m. Logan City Hall, 255 North Main, This meeting offers environmentalists from anywhere in Cache Valley an opportunity to express their vision for the future of Logan City. Logan City is updating their general plan and are soliciting environmentalists input. Info. Call Bryan at 752-6830.
*Circle K Elections. Feb. 18, 5:30 p.m. TSC, Room 225B. Join and learn more about this international organization (related to Key Club and Kiwanis) that promotes leadership, fellowship and service to others.
*SCORE is sponsoring a workshop on How to Set Up and Operate A Small Business Workshop February 25 and February 26, 6 to 9 p.m. Cache Chamber of Commerce, North entrance, 160 North Main, Verne Bray Conference Room. The cost is $25. Registration will be allowed at the door or call 752-2161.
*Applications for the 2003/2004 Classified Employees Scholarships are available Jan. 6 through April 23. The scholarships are awarded annually to a child, grandchild, or spouse of a USU Classified Employee or to a Classified Employee. Applications are available in the Merrill Library 115, TSC, Information Desk, Facilities, Room 104, Financial Aid or contact Kris Howard 797-2483, kris@biology.usu.edu, for more information.