BackBurner events and activities 11-22

Monday 11/22/10

Cross Country at NCAA Championships

Women’s Volleyball at Las Vegas

Stuff a Bus, Romney Stadium, 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday 11/23/10

GSS Lunch and Lecture, Library, 12:30 p.m.

Women’s Volleyball at Las Vegas

Women’s Basketball at BYU, 4 p.m.

CIL Short Course, ANSC, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday 11/24/10

Thanksgiving Break, No Classes

Women’s Volleyball at Las Vegas

Men’s Basketball vs. Utah, Spectrum, 7 p.m.

FYI

The Registrar’s office would like to remind everyone of Thanksgiving Break Nov. 24-26, no classes will be held. Tuition and Fee Payment for Spring 2011 begins on Nov. 22.

Aggie Health Club is hosting its 2nd annual “USU’s Biggest Loser Competition!” Students and faculty compete while learning healthy eating and exercise habits. Applications due by Dec. 6. Email aggiehealth@aggiemail.usu.edu for applications or more information.

Songwriter Peter Breinholt brings A Peter Breinholt Christmas to USU to kick off his Christmas concert series.  This heart-warming, bright, and entertaining performance will take place in the world class Performance Hall, 4 and 7:30 p.m., Dec. 4.

The Psychology Department at USU is seeking individuals who are struggling with unwanted, disturbing thoughts or behaviors of a moral or religious nature to participate in a study assessing the effectiveness of psychological treatment for these problems. If you are interested or have questions please contact 435-535-1073.

Need something to do over the winter break!? Volunteer with the Charity Anywhere Foundation in Tijuana, Mexico! Dec. 26- Jan. 4. The cost is $275 for students and $475 for non-students. There will be an information meeting on Dec. 8 at 5:30 p.m. in the Hub or email charityanywhereusu@gmail.com.

Test Anxiety Workshop on Dec. 1 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in TSC 335. You do not have to register to attend. For information contact the Academic Resource Center at (435) 797-1128.

Screening of Indoctrinate U will be shown on Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. in the TSC Auditorium

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a wacky Shakespearean comedy about love. The play is set in an enchanted forest where humans and fairies come together under the mischievous light of the midsummer moon. Nov. 29-Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Free for USU students with ID. For more information please call 435-797-8022.

Wintersongs 2010 will be performed Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Performance Hall.  Tickets are $8 for general admission and free for USU students.

EMPLOYEES – Are you wanting to get a jump start on your fitness? Do you want to know where you stand with your health? Contact Dayna (dayna.barrett@usu.edu or 797-8519) to schedule your FREE FITNESS ASSESSMENT TODAY! Done every Thursday between 12 and 4. Don’t miss this great opportunity!

Cache Co. Sub for Santa is seeking those that would like to sponsor a child/children for the 2009 Christmas season. If you are interested in helping provide Christmas for those in need, contact the Cache Co. Sub for Santa office at 752-6315.  Our office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. We would need the gifts to our drop-off site by Dec.11th in order to distribute them accordingly. Cash donations are also appreciated, please send donations to: Cache Co. Sub for Santa, P.O. Box 4603, Logan, UT  84323.

Macey’s is offering free cooking and community classes. Their next class will be held on Nov. 30. Cheese please! Come to a cheese tasting and give-aways. 7-8 p.m. Seating is limited so reserve by calling 753-3301.

Young Ambassadors performing group from BYU is holding a concert at Sky View High school in Smithfield.  The date is Dec. 4 and the performance starts at 7:15 pm.  Tickets are $15 and available at www.skyviewtix.org

Upcoming dates at Caffe Ibis: Dec. 3 is a Downtown Gallery Walk featuring Kristi Greussendorf at 6 p.m. Zac Bettinger on Dec. 5 at 12 p.m.

Peace Vigil every Friday at 5:30 p.m. at 50 North Main Street. Questions, email info@loganpeace.org or call 755-5137.