Back Burner events and activities, Sept. 15

Wednesday 9/15/10

Women’s Tennis, BYU Fall Tournament, All Day

Study Abroad Fair, TSC Lounges, 10 a.m.

Peace Corps Info Session, University Inn 507, 3 p.m.

GPS Date Night, 5 p.m.

Ecology Seminar, NR 105, 6 p.m.

Thursday 9/16/10

Women’s Tennis, BYU Fall Tournament, All Day

Multicultural Student Group, TSC 315A, 12:30 p.m.

Friday 9/17/10

Women’s Tennis, BYU Fall Tournament, All Day

Women’s Volleyball Tournament, 10 a.m.

Women’s Soccer at Loyola Marymount, 5 p.m.

Salsabration, TSC Ballroom, 7 p.m.

The Scarlet Pimpernel, Ellen Eccles Theater, 7:30 p.m.

The Registrar’s office would like everyone to be aware of the following dates: Sept. 20 is the last day to receive 50% Tuition refund, last day to add classes and last day to drop and is also a Tuition Payment Due date.

The Study Abroad Fair and US Passport Fair will take place in the TSC International Lounge/Sunburst Lounge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 15. Enhance your learning experience. Learn how to study abroad and apply for your US Passport at the fair. Discover the world.

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

Ecology Center 2010-11 Seminar Series presents Dr. Carlos Martinez del Rio from the Department of Zoology & Physiology at the University of Wyoming on Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. in NR 105. Admission is free and open to the public.

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.

“Unquenchable: America’s Water Crisis and What to Do About it” capturing the tragedy and irony of water in America by Dr. Glennon. Free admission lecture and Q&A on Sept. 17 at 1:30 p.m. in TSC Auditorium.

Financial Aid Night will be held at Mountain Crest Auditorium on Sept. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. This is for all Cache Valley students in 9th-12th grades and their parents. Representative from all colleges and universities in Utah will be there to answer any questions.

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.

Announcing a Specialty Clinic for the Treatment of Anxiety and Anxiety related Disorders from the department of Psychology. Call 797-3401 for more information.

The University Inn and Conference Center presents a Value Added Seminar on improving communication in the workplace on Sept. 23 at 12 p.m. in Eccles Conference Center room 205. RSVP now at valueaddedworkplace.usu.edu.

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.

VIBE Fashion with a Cause Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. in TSC Ballroom. A service learning event bringing together food and fashion to raise awareness about hunger and sustainability. Brin a can of food for admission to benefit SNAC.

Stokes Nature Center invites toddlers ages 2-3 to join them for Parent Tot at 10 a.m. on Sept. 17. All toddlers must have a parent present. To register, call 435-755-3239.

USU Employee Wellness is offering a FREE t-shirt and 15 min. chair massage when employees sign up for their FREE fitness assessment. Limited to first 70. Call 797-8519 for more info.

Demolition Derby on Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Cache Country Fair Grounds. $12 for online reserved seating, $8 general admission.