BackBurner events and activities for Nov. 12

Friday 11/12/10

Women’s Basketball vs. Dixie State, 4 p.m.

Dive-In Movie, Sports Academy, 6 p.m.

Women’s Volleyball vs. Nevada, 7 p.m.

Martha Graham Dance Company, Ellen Eccles, 7:30 p.m.

Tip Toe into Asia, TSC, 7:30 p.m.

Why Sound Concert, 8 p.m.

The Antics Comedy Improv, Logan Arthouse, 10:30 p.m.

Saturday 11/13/10

Turkey Trot, HPER, 9 a.m.

NFT Fundraiser, TSC, 9 a.m.

Special Olympics Dodgeball Tournament, HPER, 9 a.m.

Cache Food Pantry Thanksgiving Donations, 10 a.m.

Cross Country at NCAA Mountain Regionals, 10:30 a.m.

Range Club Skeet Shoot, Smithfield, 12:30 p.m.

Football at San Jose State, 6 p.m.

Men’s Basketball vs. Weber State, 7 p.m.

Sounds of the Stadium, Kent Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Martha Graham Dance Company, Ellen Eccles, 7:30 p.m.

Poetry and a Beverage, TSC, 9 p.m.

Monday 11/15/10

Women’s Basketball at North Dakota State, 6 p.m.

Women’s Volleyball at Louisiana Tech, 6 p.m.

Guitar Ensembles, Performance Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Cache Symphony Orchestra, Kent Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

FYI

The Registrar’s office would like to remind you of the following dates: Nov. 15 is the Last Day to submit petition for Late Drops, and from Nov. 16-Dec. 17 no dropping of classes permitted. Priority Registration begins Nov. 15.

The TURKEY TROT 5/10K RUN will take place Nov 13 at 10 a.m.  Persons must register for either the 5K or 10K distance.  The start and finish line is located at the Southeast entrance to the HPER building. Registration in person at the USU HPER Service Desk 9-9:45 am. $5 with USU Student ID, $10 without ID. Water and snacks provided at finish line. Finalists win a Turkey!

There is a fundraiser for the National Foundation for Transplants (NFT) on Nov. 13, 2010 at 9 a.m. It is a 3 on 3 basketball tournament and anyone is welcome to sign up! There is a $30 per team fee. All proceeds will go to NFT. Tee shirt included! Any other donations are welcome! Sign ups will be on Nov. 3, 4, and 5 in the TSC all day.

Guitar Ensembles Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Performance Hall. $5 general admission and free for USU students with ID. The acoustic guitar ensembles will take the audience on a musical world tour–performing music from Ireland, Spain, Russia, Chile, Argentina, and the U.S.

College Karaoke Night at Cafe Sabor on Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. $5.95 burrito and drink. 40% proceeds will be donated to the Huntsman School of Business SEED program.

Conversation Socials are a way for Non-Native and Native English speaking students to come together and improve their English skills.  Come join us in Family Life 115 on Nov. 16 at 4 p.m. Join us for converstation, food, and fun.

International Education Week: Study Abroad Photo Contest voting will take place Nov. 15 – 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the TSC 2nd floor in front of the ballroom. Come vote for your favorites!

The HURD will be selling tickets for the USU vs. BYU basketball game starting at 8:00 am on Nov. 15 in the International Lounge. Ticket includes bus ride and food. $15 for HURD members, $20 otherwise.

Invisible Children documentary screening will be held in Old Main 225 at 7 p.m. on  Nov. 16. It is free to attend. Invisible Children merchandise will be sold. Come learn about the war in Uganda and what you can do to help

Dive-In Movie! Nov. 12 from 6-9 p.m. at the Sports Academy, come watch “How to Train your Dragon” from the pool! If swimmings not your fancy, enjoy all the amenities of the sports academy from working out to racquetball! There will be food, a raffle, and plenty of fun. Join us to help support the seed program and have a blast doing it! Tickets are $4 in advance and $5 at the door. All proceeds go to the USU SEED Program.

The Great American Smokeout on Nov. 17 and 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. TSC Basement – Nov. 17 and Merrill Cazier Library – Nov. 18.

Perfectionism and Procrastination Workshop Nov. 17 at 3:30 p.m. in TSC 335. You do not have to register to attend. For additional information, contact the Academic Resource Center at (435) 797-1128.

Quitting smoking isn’t easy, but it is possible.  Dedicate November 18 as a day to quit smoking and visit Student Health Services booths for support and more information.

The Cache Community Food Pantry is in desperate need of both food and cash donations for the upcoming holiday season.  Items needed right now are traditional Thanksgiving products such as canned pumpkin, evaporated milk, olives, and stuffing mix in addition to other staples that families need throughout the year. On Nov. 13 from 10-12. Cache County Community Food Pantry is located at 359 S. Main in Logan.

Aggie Special Olympics Dodgeball tournement. All proceed will go towards the Special Olympics team. The event will be held in the HPER on Nov. 13. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with the games begining at 10 a.m. Prizes will be raffled. For more info and for pre registration go to dball2010.com

The Art Guild is hosting a Studio Stroll on Nov. 18 from 6-8 p.m. in the fine arts building. It’s just like a gallery stroll that happens in Logan or SLC, but is contained in our art department on campus. The museum and galleries will be open and each emphasis area will be displaying artwork for inexpensive prices. It will provide a pleasing atmosphere with music and refreshments.

Abstracts due on Nov. 15 for CUR’s National Posters on the Hill, which takes place in April, 2011. Submit through www.cur.org.

Range Club Skeet Shoot at 200 S. 800 W. in Smithfield Utah starting at 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 13. Hamburgers and homemade Root Beer will be provided. Guns will be available but please bring your own shells, 12 or 20 gauge. It will be $5 to shoot 25 shots and $5 to eat. Come have a great time!

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.

Utah State University College Republicans will be offering two more Concealed Weapons Permit Courses on campus Nov. 18 at 6:00 p.m. in AGSC 234 and Nov 20 at 1:00 p.m. AGSC 202. Cost is $45 to attend/ pay on the day of the class in cash or check MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD TO TAKE THE CLASS! Please RSVP to usu.gop@aggiemail.usu.edu.

John Schmidt Christmas concert on Nov. 20 tickets are now on sale at www.arts.usu.edu Prices range from $10 to $16. Steven Sharp Nelson and Daniel Beck will open at the concert.

Salt Lake gypsy folk rockers HECTIC HOBO return to the Logan Arts Cinema to encore this summer’s much-acclaimed performance. If you weren’t there the first time, then you definitely don’t want to miss Friday’s show. Nov. 12, Logan Art Cinema, Doors at 7, Music at 8, only five bucks!

Stokes Nature Center invites adults to a free Logan City LEED Tour on Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. led by Logan City’s public works director Mark Nielson, and Police Captain Jeff Curtis. Meet in the city council chambers. To register visit logannature.org.

Upcoming dates at Caffe Ibis: Hilary Murray on Nov. 14 at 12 p.m. The Gypsies on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m., Ryan Conger on Nov. 21 at 12 p.m. 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.