BackBurner for Oct. 20, 2010
Wednesday 10/20/10
Homecoming Week
Aggies for Africa Shoe Drive, All Day
Men’s Tennis at ITA Regionals, All Day
Open Access Week, Library, 9 a.m.
Meditation Group, TSC 335, 12 p.m.
Ecology Seminar, NR 105, 6 p.m.
Film Screening and Q&A, 7 p.m.
Thursday 10/21/10
Homecoming Week
Men’s Tennis at ITA Regionals, All Day
Open Access Week, Library, 9 a.m.
Aggies for Change Coin Collection, TSC Patio, 10 a.m.
AX O Dollar Day, TSC Patio, 12 p.m.
USU Meditation Club, TSC 335, 12 p.m.
Service Blitz, TSC Lounges, 12 p.m.
Multicultural Student Group, TSC 315A, 12:30 p.m.
Ecology Seminar, ENGR 101, 3 p.m.
Women’s Indoor Volleyball Tournament, 5 p.m.
Women’ Volleyball vs. Louisiana Tech, 7 p.m.
Mr. USU, Kent Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.
In the Mood, Ellen Eccles Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
Powderpuff Football, 9:30 p.m.
Friday 10/22/10
Homecoming Week
Men’s Tennis at ITA Regionals, All Day
Open Access Week, Library, 9 a.m.
Q&A with Rob Bishop, EDUC 131, 3 p.m.
Women’s Indoor Volleyball Tournament, 5 p.m.
Women’s Soccer at Fresno State, 8 p.m.
Homecoming Dance, TSC, 10 p.m.
True Aggie Night, Midnight
FYI
USU Aggie for Change Coin Collection! With your small change we can make a BIG difference. Stop by the TSC Patio on Oct. 21-22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Homecoming Parade is Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. on Main Street in downtown Logan. Join the city of Logan in showing your Aggie Pride by supporting some of our universities most influential Alumni, Clubs, etc. as they march down Main Street.
8: The Mormon Proposition, on same-sex marriage & the LDS Church. Film and Q&A discussion with Sundance filmmaker, USU alum Reed Cowan. Eccles Conference Center, 7 p.m. on Oct. 20. Free & open to the public. Info: JCOM Department: 797-3293
Q&A Session with Congressman Rob Bishop (R-UT) hosted by USU College Republicans. Pizza will be served. EDUC 131 on Oct. 22 at 3 p.m.
On Nov. 4 at 5:30 p.m. there will be a dodgeball tournament in Logan’s Rec Center. Teams may register by e-mailing dodgeforseed@gmail.com. Teams consist of 6 players and a fee of $50 is required to play. It is double elimination and there are prizes for winning teams. Come help raise money for the SEED!
See dozens of scenes made with pumpkins at the North Logan Pumpkin Walk Oct. 21-23 and 25-26 at Elk Ridge Park. Admission is free! Hours are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. This year’s theme is “The Magic of Animation.”
Math Anxiety Workshop Oct. 20 at 3:30-4:30 p.m. in TSC 335. You do not have to register to attend. For additional information, please contact the Academic Resource Center at (435) 797-1128.
Warren Miller’s Ski and Snowboarding film “Wintervention” will be shown at the Kent Concert Hall Oct. 28-29th at 8 p.m. Advanced tickets are $16 at Al’s Sporting Goods or the Fine Arts CCA Box Office. Door $18. Includes free mid-week lift ticket to the Canyon’s.
“The Murder Room,” a mystery farce presented at the Old Barn Theatre on Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays from Oct. 8-30 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets are $8. Come for a night of murder, mystery, and fun.
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 children’s human rights in education. All are welcome.
The African Student Association is giving you a chance to help an organization of your choice that is making changes in Africa. If you are willing to participate please contact us at afsa@aggiemail.usu.edu or call at 435-764-3188 or 435-764-0457.
Ecology Seminar: Why are Chili Peppers Hot? on Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. in NR 105. Putting Habitat Corridors to the Test on Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. in ENGR 101.
Hey Girls! The USU Men’s Volleyball team is sponsoring a women’s indoor tournament on Oct. 22 and 23. Get your team together and start practicing now to compete! Check out the website for registration: www.usu.edu/camprec/htm/clubsports.
Stokes Nature Center will host The Art of Handmade Soap from 12-2 p.m. on Oct. 23. Local soap-maker Becky Yeager of The Spirit Goat will lead a class in the traditions of making soap using all natural materials. Registration is required. Fee is $5. For more info call 435-755-3239.
Titans of Yoga Utah movie premiere will be shown Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Whittier Center Gym. Proceeds of screening benefit Green Tree Yoga in Cache County after-school programs.
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.
Upcoming dates for Cafe Ibis: Opening Reception for Photographer Jessica Briggs and live music by Kris Krompel on Oct. 22 from 7-9 p.m. and Ryan and Bill on Oct. 24 from 12-2 p.m.