Backburner for 9/29/10

Wednesday 9/29/10

Anxiety Clinic, All Day

Lighting a Match, Library, All Day

Meditation Club, 12 p.m.

Storytellers Opening Social, 7 p.m.

Thursday 9/30/10

Golf Tournament, Logan Golf Club, 10 a.m.

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

Stephen R. Covey Speech, Performance Hall, 3:30 p.m.

Cold Stone Make-A-Wish Day, 5-8 p.m.

Banned Books Opening Week, Library 101, 7 p.m.

Utah Symphony, Kent Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Friday 10/1/10

Major Fair, TSC Lounge, 10 a.m.

Business Week Tailgate Party, Stadium Parking, 5 p.m.

Football vs. BYU, 6 p.m.

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.

Upcoming Academic Resource Center Workshop Series every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in TSC 335 starting Oct. 6. This ongoing workshop series will address psychological issues that impact academic success. For questions or additional information, please contact 797-1128.

Lt. Gov. Greg Bell will be speaking to students, faculty, and the community on Sept. 30. He will take time answer audience questions.

Nearly 1,300 Cold Stone Creamery locations nationwide will host the Worlds Largest Ice Cream Social to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation. On Sept. 30 from 5-8 p.m. ice cream lovers will receive a FREE three-ounce serving of Make-A-Wish Kate’s wish creation.

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.

The Huntsman School Golf Tournament at the Logan Golf and Country Club is on Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. This fund raising tournament is open to students, alumni, and friends of USU. More info at huntsman.usu.edu.golf.

You-pick pumpkin patch day at the Student Organic Farm! Come and pick a pumpkin and help us raise money for the farm. Located at 800 E. and 1750 N. on Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prices will vary with size.

Matt’s Employee Boot Camp. 6 weeks of “fun” starts Sept. 28 on T and Th from 12-1 p.m. Meets in the fieldhouse, cost is $20 per person. For details: caroline.shugart@usu.edu.

FREE Flu shots for USU Benefit-eligible employees on Oct. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the TSC Ballroom. Pre-register at http://flushots.usu.edu/

On Oct. 27 from 6-7 p.m. in room 507 of the University Inn, visiting scholar Dr. Audrey Osler will be giving a presentation on human rights. All are welcome.

Don’t miss the films you want to see most by registering now to purchase Festival Passes and Ticket Packages. Discover priority Passes designed for locals. Registration ends Oct. 13. Visit www.sundance.org/festival/tickets/locals/.

Weight Watchers at Work Program. Sign up for the first class of the 12-week session for $135. Classes are held every Thursday at 11:45 a.m. in TSC 335. For more info contact shannon.johnson@usu.edu.

The USU Middle Eastern Club is going to have a discussion panel on “Islam Basics” on Oct. 5 at University Inn room 507 at 7 p.m. Come, participate and exchange ideas about Middle East, Islam and politics.

On Oct. 21 will be the first of several free cover concerts this year from IMC. Just call your songs in by posting on our facebook page by searching for Independent Music Club.

Stokes Nature Center invites adults to Fall Photography, led by local photographer Jim Parrish. This two-day course held Oct. 1-2 will include outdoor evening basics followed by a morning shoot. Registration required. Call 755-3239.

HURD Party and Food on the Quad on Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. Game day benefits for those who come. Let the countdown begin.