Backburner events and activities for Nov. 19

Friday 11/19/10

International Education Week

Priority Registration for Continuing Freshmen

Distinguished Alumni Speaker, Alumni Center, 12:30 p.m.

Cricket Exhibition, Nelson Fieldhouse, 2 p.m.

Physics Demo Show, ESLC Auditorium, 7 p.m.

String Chamber Music Recital, Performance Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Ski and Snowboard Wax Party, ORP, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday 11/20/10

International Education Week

Roller Hockey, Bridger Elementary, 9 a.m.

International Education Week Tailgate Party, Stadium Parking, 11 a.m.

Concealed Weapons Class, AGSC 2020, 1 p.m.

Football vs. Idaho, Romney Stadium, 1 p.m.

Jon Schmidt Concert, Performance Hall, 7 p.m.

Men’s Basketball at Southern Utah, 7 p.m.

Mr. and Mrs. International Pageant, TSC Ballroom, 7 p.m.

Women’s Basketball vs. Montana, 7 p.m.

Build-a-Band, TSC Lounges, 7 p.m.

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

Monday 11/22/10

Cross Country at NCAA Championships

Women’s Volleyball at Las Vegas

Stuff a Bus, Romney Stadium, 5:45 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.

The USU Printmaking Guild’s 10th Annual Print Sale Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. The Print Sale will include original handpulled limited edition work by USU faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students. In addition to a large array of prints, there will be t-shirts and tote bags for sale.

The CCA String Chamber Music Ensembles Recital will be held on Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the USU Performance Hall.  Tickets are $8 for general admission and free for USU students.

WEAU Student Chapter is sponsoring the Big Squat on the Quad at noon on Nov. 19 as part of World Toilet Day. Come and squat for 1 minute to raise awareness to 2.5+ billion people without adequate sanitation. Donate toilet paper for CAPSA.

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 Wednesday 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.

Utah State University College Republicans will be offering more Concealed Weapons Permit Courses on campus 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.

Hotel Logan II: The Ultimate Dance Party at the Riverwoods Conference Center. Featuring music, video mixing, prize giveaways, VIP areas, and more. 18+ yr. old to party, Doors open at 9 p.m. $10 General Admission. RSVP on Facebook.

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

Stokes Nature Center invites toddlers, ages 2-3, to join them for Parent Tot from 10 to 11 a.m. on Nov. 19. Explore animals, plants, and nature through music, crafts, and games. This program is parent interactive, and all toddlers must have a parent present to participate and explore along with their child. The program fee is $3. To register, call 435-755-3239 or email nature@logannature.org.

Upcoming dates at Caffe Ibis: 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.

JLG Jazz will perform live at Pier 49 Pizza in Providence from 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 19 Spencer Jensen will perform on Nov. 20 from 6 to 8 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.