Activities and Events, Sept. 10
Monday, September 10
Tuesday, September 11
USU Physics Department Colloquium, “Seeing and Touching Molecules One at a Time,” speaker Wilson Ho, 3:30 p.m. Physics/CASS Conference Room SER, Room 244.
Wednesday, September 12
-Free movie, “Baraka,” The Society for Cultural Awareness Through Film screening 7 p.m. Widtsoe, Room 007
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•Pre-health and science students come learn about ways to build your resume and employment opportunities through undergraduate research with ASM. Free Aggie ice cream. Sept. 11, 6 p.m. BNR, Room 202A
•Interested in business? Phi Beta Lambda opening social, Sept. 11, 5:30 p.m., 9th floor of the Business building. Come enjoy food, fun and meet new people. Membership drive ongoing.
•USU Physics Department Colloquium, “Seeing and Touching Molecules One at a Time,” speaker Wilson Ho, dept. of physics and department of Chemistry, University of California, Irvine. Sept. 11, 3:30 p.m. Info. 797-7852. Physics/CASS Conference Room SER Bldg. 244.
•STAR (Students teaching arithmetic and reading) orientation meeting, Sept. 12 and 13, 6 p.m. Sunburst lounge. Come learn more about the STAR program and sign up for a time to tutor elementary age children in math and reading.
•Award winning, C.L. Rawlins will read Sept. 13, 8 p.m., ECC. Open to the public sponsored by USU English Dept. and American Studies program.
•River safety and rescue class, Sept. 13, 7 p.m., ORC and Sept. 15 6 p.m. on the river. Fee $10. Registration deadline Sept. 7. Call ORC 797-3264
•USU Fencing club, Fence for exercise, fun, adventure. Beginner’s class Monday 3 p.m. HPER, Room 215. Wednesday 7 p.m. HPER, Room 203. Visit www.usu.edu/~fencing
•AVA classes begin Sept. 11-14. Children’s classes, Wheel-throwing classes for Teens, and adult ceramic classes will be offered. Contact Beth 563-8272 or the AVA 753-2970
•Bear River Tai chi Ch’uan society free introductory classes Sept. 11 and Sept. 13, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Info. Kayo 563-8272 Whittier Community Center
•USU Recreation Instruction Programs will be held as scheduled. Please excuse the construction. Programs available Aikido, First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor course, Deep Water aerobics, Water Safety Instructor, Karate, Lifeguard Training, Modern Dance, Yoga, Gymnastics, and Swimming. Info. Call 797-0549.
•Math tutoring (free drop-in), Academic Resource Center TSC, Room 304A. Hours are Monday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
•The Cache Valley Folk Dancers are holding their first Contra dance of the new season. Sept. 8. 7:30 p.m., Whittier Community Center, 290 N. 400 East and will feature live music by the local band, TatterJack. Beginners are welcome and all the dances are taught. A $4 donation at the door. Info. www.cachevalleyguide.com/dance or 753-2480.
•Bridgerland Audubon Society Sept. 13. An overview of the Wasatch-Cache Forest Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement will be presented including new changes since the 1999 version. The Logan District Ranger and representatives from the Wasatch-Cache Forest Service planning team will be in attendance to help interpret and answer questions. Maps will be available, and information presented should aid anyone interested in providing informed comments on the draft plan to the Forest Service before the November 1 deadline. The meeting will be held at the Logan City Meeting Room, 255 N. Main St. at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served, all are welcome.
•Bridgerland Literacy is a non-profit organization that trains volunteer tutors and matches them with children or adults who need help with their reading skills. Now accepting registration for its semi-annual tutor training. Interested? Call 716-9141.