Back Burner activities and events, 9/24/10

Friday 9/24/10

Dance Marathon for Cancer, Fieldhouse, All Day

Men’s Tennis, USU Invitational, All Day

Hockey Home Opener vs. Weber State, 7 p.m.

Dance Marathon, Nelson Fieldhouse, 7 p.m.

USU Rodeo, Cache County Fairgrounds, 7 p.m.

Science Unwrapped, ESLC Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Comedy Improv Night, TSC Auditorium, 8 p.m.

Saturday 9/25/10

Bridal Faire, All Day

Men’s Tennis, USU Invitational, All Day

Women’s Soccer at BYU, 4 p.m.

Football at San Diego State, 6 p.m.

USU Rodeo, Cache County Fairgrounds, 7 p.m.

Monday 9/27/10

Benefit Barbecue, Old Main Hill, 6 p.m.

Kalai Concert, Old Main, 6:30 p.m.

The Registrar’s office would like everyone to be aware of the following dates: Sept. 21-Oct. 29 drops will show as a W on Transcripts. Sept. 21-Dec. 10 $100 Late-Add fee assessed.

SI begins for selected General Ed classes. Students attending 6 or more times earn 1/2 grade or better for their final course grade.

The Major Fair will be held on Oct. 1 in the TSC International Lounge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come learn about the variety of majors, minors, and degree programs available at USU. Enter the drawing for great prizes!  This event is designated as an Aggie Passport opportunity. More info available in TSC 304.

Upcoming Academic Resource Center Workshop Series every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in TSC 335 starting Oct. 6. This ongoing workshop series will address psychological issues that impact academic success. For questions or additional information, please contact 797-1128.

Nearly 1,300 Cold Stone Creamery locations nationwide will host the Worlds Largest Ice Cream Social to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation. On Sept. 30 from 5-8 p.m. ice cream lovers will receive a FREE three-ounce serving of Make-A-Wish Kate’s wish creation.

Hockey Home Opener is on Sept. 24th against Weber State at 7 p.m. at the Eccles Ice Center. Student Admission is $5.

LSAT and GRE Prep Course are available! Tuesday’s and Thursdays from Sept. 14 to Oct. 21. LSAT is 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and GRE is 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. For more info visit conference.usu.edu/lsat or call 797-0423.

Come watch USU cowboys and cowgirls compete for the best buck, biggest buckle and fastest time at the Cache Country Fairgrounds Sept. 24 & 25 at 7 p.m. Purchase tickets at the gate or discounted tickets sold on campus. For more info, visit ag.usu.edu.

Benefit barbecue, open to everyone at 6 p.m. on Sept. 27 featuring food from the Texas Roadhouse on Old Main Hill.

A carb-load lunch from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at LeNonne Restaurant located at 129 N. 100 E. on Sept. 28. The all-you-can-eat lunch is $7.

Last Dash Relay, a 10-mile, two-person twilight race at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 28. The race starts and ends between the Business Building and the Library. For more information or to sign up, visit www.262running.com.

The Huntsman School Golf Tournament at the Logan Golf and Country Club is on Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. This fund raising tournament is open to students, alumni, and friends of USU. More info at huntsman.usu.edu.golf.

Comedy Improv Night featuring Out of the Blue Entertainment on Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. in the TSC Auditorium. Tickets are $5, $3 with ID.

You-pick pumpkin patch day at the Student Organic Farm! Come and pick a pumpkin and help us raise money for the farm. Located at 800 E. and 1750 N. on Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prices will vary with size.

Matt’s Employee Boot Camp. 6 weeks of “fun” starts Sept. 28 on T and Th from 12-1 p.m. Meets in the fieldhouse, cost is $20 per person. For details: caroline.shugart@usu.edu.

Employee Flu Shot Clinic will be held Oct. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the TSC Ballroom. Save time, save money, credit card accepted, buy your shots now at http://flushots.usu.edu

Don’t miss the films you want to see most by registering now to purchase Festival Passes and Ticket Packages. Discover priority Passes designed for locals. Registration ends Oct. 13. Visit www.sundance.org/festival/tickets/locals/.

The USU Middle Eastern Club is going to have a discussion panel on “Islam Basics” on Oct. 5 at University Inn room 507 at 7 p.m. Come, participate and exchange ideas about Middle East, Islam and politics.

Peace Vigil in honor of International Day of Peace on Sept. 24 at 5:30 p.m. at 50 North Main Street. For details contact info@loganpeace.org.