Back Burner events and activities

Wednesday 4/1/09

All Day
   Treatment for Pornography Addiction
Special Event

All Day
   ASCE Canned food drive- USU vs BYU
Student Activities

All Day
   Behavioral Pediatric Prevention Study
Special Event

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
   Six Outstanding Artists from USU – Art Exhibit
Exhibit Twain Tippetts Exhibition Hall

2:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m.
   CIL Short Course – Information Resources
Workshop

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Seminar
“Eternal Verities: How To Make Your Students Hate You Less If Not Necessarily Love You More”
Dr. George Bodner, Purdue University
ESLC 046

4 p.m.
   Religious Studies Program Lecture, ‘Muhammad’ by Daniel Peterson
Lecture & Readings Family Life Building

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
   Chris Gustin – Visiting Artist Program
Arts & Entertainment Eccles Conference Center

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
   Frank Warren of PostSecret
Lecture & Readings TSC, Evan N. Stevenson Ballroom

7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
   The Jupiter String Quartet
Arts & Entertainment The Performance Hall

Thursday 4/2/09

All Day
   Logan Food and Hygiene Drive
Special Event Utah State University Campus

All Day
   College Students and Coping
Special Event

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
   Six Outstanding Artists from USU – Art Exhibit
Exhibit Twain Tippetts Exhibition Hall

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
   Chris Gustin Workshop
Workshop Chase Fine Arts Center

12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
   WGRI and TRi-Council Spring Lunch
Luncheon/Dinner Haight Alumni Center

3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
   TCO – Innovation and Invention Day
Reception

4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m.
   CIL Short Course – Document Processing
Workshop

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
   Alica Ostriker
Lecture & Readings Haight Alumni Center

7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
   Caine Chamber Ensembles
Arts & Entertainment The Performance Hall

Friday 4/3/09

All Day
   Logan Food and Hygiene Drive
Special Event Utah State University Campus

8 a.m.
   Spirit Squad Auditions
Student Activities Dee Glen Smith Spectrum

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
   Six Outstanding Artists from USU – Art Exhibit
Exhibit Twain Tippetts Exhibition Hall

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
   Chris Gustin Workshop
Workshop Chase Fine Arts Center

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
   Taste Testers Wanted! Free Ice Cream!
Special Event

7:30 p.m.
   Caine School of the Arts String Chamber Music Recital
Arts & Entertainment The Performance Hall

8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
   9th Annual Step Show,
Special Event TSC, Evan N. Stevenson Ballroom

Wonder what Music Therapy can do for you? Come find out at the Music Therapy Forum, this Thursday at 12:30-1:30 at the TSC Sunburst Lounge.

Tomorrow Aggie Blue Bikes is sponsoring Bike Movie Night. The film “Breaking Away”, a 1979 cycling film, will be shown and is appropriate for all ages. The movie starts at 7 p.m. at Aggie Blue Bikes. Come into the shop for more details and don’t forget to bring a friend.

Logan Food and Hygiene Drive. Donate hygiene products and nonperishable foods to help the unfortunate in Logan. Drop boxes located by the TSC computer lab and the HUB. Contact Caitlyn for more info at caitlynellis@gmail.com.

Thursday April 2 is “A day of Service in the TSC Sunburst Lounge”  Come help us prepare hospital gowns to send to Iraq and tie fleece blankets for an orphanage in Romania. 

Friday, April 3 – Religion in Life with President Kent Wallis at 11:30 in the cultural hall of the LDS Institute.  President Kent Wallis is the Stake President of the Logan East Stake and an artist who painted the Sacred Grove mural in the Joseph Smith study area. Lunch for a buck will follow at 12:20 pm.  Soup will be served.

Flag Football USU Seed Fund  Flag football tournament To be held on April 3 and 4. $50.00 per team, sign up on the first Floor of the TSC by Friday March 27 e-mail: andrew.hyde@aggiemail.usu.edu

April 4, 2009 at 5 p.m. Nichelle Probst will be preforming a sophomore viola recital at the Dansante Building.  It is free admission. 

April 4th, at 6 p.m.  Abby Chandler will be performing a senior viola recital in the Performance Hall

Chack-a-rak-a boom! USU Percussion ensembles in concert Monday April 6 at 7:30 pm in the Kent Concert Hall.

The 34th Annual Last Lecture will be Monday, April 6, at 2:30 in the TSC West Ballroom. Dr. Ann Austin, Professor of FCHD & Vice Provost will speak on ‘Children: My Least Common Denominator.’

Join Stokes Nature Center from 5 to 8 p.m. on April 6th for Family Night. Enjoy free, family-oriented activities and explore the wonders of nature with your family. There is no registration required and no fee to participate. All programs are designed to be fun and interactive for all ages. For more information, call 435-755-3239.

USU Researchers conducting a study on how to improve the Web experiences of children with cognitive and learning disabilities. Please consider joining our efforts (compensation for all participants) Read the details at http://webaim.org/projects/steppingstones/invitation

April 6, 2009 at 7 p.m.  St. John’s Episcopal Church (85 East 100 North, Logan).  Kilee Metcalf will be performing a recital consisting of classical violin pieces.  The admission is free.  

Wednesday, April 8th, 6-8 pm @ HPER 152 (Exercise Physiology Lab) Come find out your hydrostatic % body fat. $10/person and we provide a towel.
contact kevin.b@aggiemail.usu.edu for more info.  

Kalai live in concert in the TSC ballroom!! Thursday April 9th doors open at 6 p.m. tickets available at the door or www.ticketweb.com benefiting the Mali Rising Foundation

1st Annual USU Aggielocks- Hair Cutting Event held in the International/Sunburst lounge April 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you are interested in getting signed up to donate please e-mail jam.islami@aggiemail.usu.edu

April 11, 2009 at 2 p.m. Daphne Lynch will be performing a sophomore Viola Recital accompanied by Cortni Crump on the Clavinova.  Performance is at the USU Amphitheater, admission is free.

The Student Organic Farm is offering vegetable shares for its 2009 season.  To reserve your spot for regular organic produce grown by USU students June-October contact Blake at blake.b@aggiemail.usu.edu.

Join Common Ground Outdoor Adventures for the 9th Annual Race for Ability Saturday April 11th at 8 a.m. this is an ALL abilities 5k/10k walk, run, stroll and cycle event! All benefits from the Race go towards Common Ground’s Summer Programs. To register or for more information visit www.cgadventures.org or call 435-713-0288.

Monday April 13th Aggie Day Music Festival TSC West Ballroom Music at 5pm tickets $4 advance $5 at door Concert and Raffle (guitar, i-pod and more) All Proceeds Donated to SEED Foundation

Public Relations is having a conference on April 13th in the Eccles conference Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Everyone is invited and ice cream will be served.

April 14th at 7 p.m. Hanna Abbott will be performing a Junior Violin Recital at St. John’s Episcopal Church.  Featured works are from Bach, Mozart, Shubert, and Wieniawski

April 17th and 18th is the Silent Weekend A chance to hone your sign language skills.  The costs are as follows DESA Club Members: $50, Students (any school): $55, Non-Students: $60.  Space is limited so register now at https://sites.google.com/a/aggiemail.usu.edu/silentweekend/

April 18th at 7 p.m. Hyrum Barker is performing a Junior Recital at the St. Johns Episcopal Church. This is a Cello Recital where works of Lalo and Bach will be performed as well as an original composition for four cellos. Admission is free.

SINGLE AND PREGNANT? Free, confidential counseling and support for anyone facing pregnancy outside of marriage. Pre marriage counseling, preparing for single parenthood, and adoption counseling. Assistance with medical and community resources. Call LDS Family Services/Sandy at: 435-752-5302

April 20th 2009 at 7 p.m.  St. John’s Episcopal Church (85 East 100 North, Logan). Natalie Larsen will be performing a Junior Violin Recital.  The admission is free.  

Auditions for singers and dancers to perform in the Broadway-style, big band production of the 10th Annual Celebrate America Show  “Yankee Doodle Dazzle!”. Cast members receive 3 hours class credit, a cash scholarship and perform in a professional production.  April 21, 5:30 p.m.,  April 23, 8 p.m.  April 25, 11 a.m.;  Callbacks April 25,  2 PM. Thomas Edison School, 200 East 2600 North, North Logan. Singers call  Michael Dubois 801-746-9011 to schedule audition time. Download Audition packet at   www.celebrateamericashow.com   Info 435-753-1551.