Backburner Events and Calendar: Sept. 12
Monday 9/12/11
Open Registration Continues
Fall 2011 Rush- All week
Free Math and Statistics Tutoring- 8:30AM to 5:00PM
Tuesday 9/13/11
Fall 2011 Rush- All week
Professional Development Workshops 1:30PM– 2:30PM International Lounge
Aggie CARE’s Work fan Family Life Faculty Forum- 12:00PM to 1:00PM
Professional Employee Association -1:00PM to 2:00PM TSC, Student Senate Chamber
Making It Through Hard Times Workshop- 1:30PM to 3:00PM TSC 306
USU Racquetball Club Tryouts- 7:00PM to 9:00PM HPER racquetball courts.
Volleyball vs. BYU- 7:00PM
Wednesday 9/14/11
Fall 2011 Rush- All week
USU Study Abroad Fair- 10:00AM to 2:00PM TSC International Lounge/Sunburst
Stress Management and Self Care Workshop- 10:00AM to 11:30AM TSC 306
USU Meditation Club-12:30PM to 1:00PM TSC 335
Effective Coping Session 2 Workshop- 1:30PM to 2:30PM TSC 306
Party on the Patio- 11:00AM to 2:00PM
College of Engineering Opening Social – 3:30PM
FYI:
The Office of Study Abroad has moved! New location 118 Military Science: First floor-enter in the door on the southside of the building just north of the TSC. Learn more about semester exchanges, short-term faculty-led programs, study in English, or build language skills.Semester exchange programs are based on USU tuition costs. Most scholarships and financial aid apply. 435-797-0601.
Housing & Residence Life Office has moved Come see us at our new location 1125 North 1000 East, which is located at the north end of the parking lot directly east of Romney Stadium and west of Aggie Village.
The Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity (AA/EO) Office has relocated to Old Main, Room 161. Our office provides advice and assistance on a range of subjects including (but not limited to) illegal discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, and status as a protected veteran for students, staff, faculty and those served by USU. Drop in or give us a call (435-797-1266) if you have questions.
A reception with music for the University Libraries exhibit “Frances Winton Champ — Cornerstone of Cache Valley Musical Culture.” Acivities begin at 4 p.m. on Sept 12th, with selections of Champ’s original compositions, both published and unpublished, to be performed by USU music department musicians. The reception is free and open to all.
A wedding planning event with vendors of every kind that can help with all aspects of your special event on Saturday, Sept 17th. Admission is free and parking is available in the terrace. Thousands of Dollars in prizes will be given away. Fashions shows will be at noon and 2:30 PM. Come anytime from 10:00 AM to 5 PM.
he 17th Annual Leonard J. Arrington Mormon History Lecture will feature Dr. Richard V. Francaviglia presenting a lecture titled ‘Like the Hajis of Meccah and Jerusalem’ Orientalism and the Mormon Experience, 1820-1970. The lecture is September 15, 2011, in the Logan Tabernacle, 50 North Main, at 7 p.m.
National Stream Clean-up Day unites volunteers across the nation in efforts to care for local streams and waterways. On Sept 17th meet at 9 a.m. at First Dam Park to remove litter from high-use areas of the Logan River. Bring friends! Give something back to the river! Your help is needed!
Are you interested in the health occupations as a career? Students hoping to apply to medical, dental, pharmacy, PA, Physical Therapy, Optometry, Podiatry, etc. must plan carefully and be involved in extracurricular activities throughout their undergraduate years. This Orientation on Sept 19th and 20th will discuss how to begin this process.
For more info www.biology.usu.edu/htm/undergrad-info/prehealth/prehealth-calender/displayBy=next10/
Former United States Senator (Utah) and astronaut Jake Garn will be speaking on the Constitution and answering questions in the HUB of the Taggart Student Center on Sept 16th. Come grab something to eat, p
ick up a free pocket constitution and learn more about the United States Constitution from former Senator Garn.