Activities and Events, March 28

Friday, March 30-RHSA Murder Mystery Dinner, 7 p.m. TSC Ballroom, Tickets $7/RCC, $9/w/o-STAB movie “The Adventures of Joe Dirt” PG-13, 9 p.m. in the TSC Auditorium. Free tickets at the ticket office.

Monday, April 2

Tuesday, April 3-“Is Harry Potter Evil?” Censorship in Children’s Libraries, panel discussion noon to 2 p.m., ECC Auditorium.

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•Women’s Open Gym Basketball every Tuesday and Thursday 4 to 6 p.m. Gym, Room 209. Wednesday 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

•Applications for 2001-02 ASUSU Public Relations Council available TSC 326. Deadline April 5, 2001. Contact Nollie Haws 752-0527 for info.

•Family Life week March 26 through 30. March 30, Fun Run 4 p.m. $8 Meet in front of the HPER, register in TSC or TSC 326.

•Residents Life week March 26 through 30. March 30 Murder Mystery dinner. Pick up your tickets in the ticket office or your area office. 7 p.m. with RCC or $9w/o. TSC ballroom.

•Family Life Center free workshop on How to Buy a Home, March 31, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Info. and registration 797-7224 or 797-7225.

•National Library Week activities: “Is Harry Potter Evil?” Censorship in Children’s Libraries, panel discussion April 3, noon to 2 p.m., ECC Auditorium. Lecture President Hall on his experience as a member of the Kennedy Assassination Records Review Board. April 4, 3 to 5 p.m. ECC Auditorium Edith Bowen School discussion of the legacy of Anne Carroll Moore featuring the family of former USU President E.G. Peterson. April 5, 9 to 10 a.m.

Edith Bowen School Auditorium

•National Library Week Booksale, April 4 & 5, 9 a.m.. to 4 p.m., Merrill Library basement.

•Professional Awareness Conference: Learn the non-technical skills you need to excel in your engineering/technology career. April 3, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Buy tickets in EL, Room 149. $3 IEEE member, $5 everyone else. Professional attire.

•Mother’s Weekend is coming April 6 and 7. Invite your mother to join you on campus at USU. Info. or reservations 797-0283 or TSC, Room 302.

•Russian Club Banquet and charity auction, April 4, 6:30 p.m. TSC Ballroom. Live entertainment, authentic cuisine, and auction. Students $8. Info. and RSVP www.cities.com/russianclub_usu or 787-7880.

•Did you know that you can study in a foreign country for the same cost as USU? Study Abroad programs are based on USU in-state tuition and include room and board in most cases. Financial aid applies, as well as most scholarships. The opportunity to travel the world as more than a tourist is right now. Don’t let fear (or money) stop you! Info: Study Abroad Office TSC, Room 304, 797-0601/1253 or www.usu.edu/stdyabrd/

•P.E.A. Scholarship Applications online

www.usu.edu/~usupea/home.html. Deadline is March 30. Five $600 scholarships will be awarded. Visit the web site for eligibility and instructions. Questions? Contact Lisa Anderson, 797-0426, lisaa@ext.usu.edu.

•AED scholarship applications are available in BNR, Room 101. Due April 5, BNR, Room 101, 3:30 p.m. deadline.

•Professional Employees Association annual conference, April 18, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ECC. Theme: The Year 2001: Exciting Changes on the Horizon.

@@Wilderness First Responder, May 8 through 17. Upon successful completion of practical and written exams you will receive a two year SOLO Wilderness First Responder certification and a two year American Heart Association Adult Heartsaver CPR certification. To register, Kellie 797-7553 or ECC, Room 103.

•Infancy Childhood, and Adolescence Conference The 2001 Infancy, Childhood and Adolescence Conference May 14 USU ECC. Five nationally recognized scholars will be on-hand to discuss topics from development of temperament and emotion in infancy to the effects of domestic violence on children who witness domestic assaults. Everyone is invited to attend one or all sessions. Those interested can call USU Conference Services at 797-0043.

•Annual spring fling, Come as you want party, March 30 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Questions call Delta Sigma Phi 753-9002.

•Ballroom Dance March 31, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Logan Rec Center, 195 South 100 West.

•Cache Valley Civic Ballet presents “A MidSummer NIght’s Dream,” Ellen Eccles Theater (downtown), March 30 – 31, 7:30 p.m., matinee March 31 1:00 p.m. Tickets $5 to $12. Tickets at box office or call 752-0026.

•Auditions for “Celebrate America” March 30 and 31. An elegant dinner/dance and floor show September 13 – 15 with Constitution Week. Youthful adult singers and dancers are encouraged to audition. Auditions: Hillcrest Elementary School (1450 E. 900 North, Logan, south door) March 30, 6 p.m. and March 31, 8:30 a.m. Singers should come prepared with two one-minute contrasting vocal selections (bring sheet music – accompanist provided). All should dress to dance. Info. call 753-1551 or 563-4050.

•Cache Valley Historical Society April 4, 7 p.m. Logan City Building (255 North Main). Presentation by Professor Norm Jones, chair of the USU History Department, Historical Change and Generations. Info. Stan Allen 752-9672

@@Cache Valley Folk Dancers 4th annual ContraDance Weekend, April 6 and 7. Guest Caller Warren Argo from Seattle along with guest musicians Greg and Jere Canote (as heard on NPR) will host the two day event. Dancing both Friday and Saturday evenings will be from 7:30 – 10:30 at the Whittier Community Center, 290 N. 400 E. in Logan. Two dance workshops will be held Saturday at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm. Beginners, singles and couples are welcome and all dances are taught. Suggested donation: $6/event, $15 all events.