Backburner Oct. 5: Activities and Events

Wednesday 10/5/11

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Breast Cancer Awareness- 9 to 3 p.m., TSC, Patio

USU Meditation Club- noon to 1 p.m., TSC 335

Effective Coping Session 1 Workshop- 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., TSC 306

Perspectives Club Meeting- 2:15 to 3:30 p.m., TSC 309

Tech Expo- 3 to 7 p.m., TSC, Ballroom 

Investor Education Workshop- 7 to 8:30 p.m., ESLC 130

USU Roller Derby Club- 7 to 8:30 p.m., Quad.

Thursday 10/6/11

Breast Cancer Awareness- 9 to 3 p.m., TSC Patio

Understanding Emotions- 10 to 11:30 a.m., TSC 306

Big Blue Scholarship Fund Football Luncheon- noon to 1 p.m.

Big Band Swing Club-7 to 10 p.m. HPER 215

Adam London Comedy/Magic- 8 to 10 p.m. TSC Auditorium

Friday 10/7/11

Women’s Soccer vs. New Mexico State-3 p.m.

Aggie Game Nights- 6 p.m. Eng 201

USU Old Main Society Event- 6 to 8 p.m.

Science Unwrapped- 7 to 8:30 p.m. ESLC 130

FYI

Help the USU Student Health and Wellness Center recognize October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and support those suffering from breast cancer by wearing pink on Oct. 5 and 6. Information booths will be available on the Taggart Student Center (TSC) Patio from 9-3 p.m.  Attendees can enter a drawing for various prizes including movie tickets and key chains.The Utah Assistive Technology Program will present a Free online interactive training on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 from 3- 4:30 p.m. Nathan Smith, director of technology for the College of Education and Human Services at Utah State University, will present. High-speed internet access required. To RSVP and learn more, visit utahatprogram.blogspot.com/p/calendar-of-events.html.

Enjoy a night of Autumn Voices featuring the USU Choral Ensembles on Oct 5th at 7:30 p.m.. USU Performance Hall $10 general admission, $8 youth and seniors | $5 USU faculty and staff | Free for USU students w/ID.

Every Wednesday, Figure Drawing/Painting from USU Art Guild- 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. We will be holding weekly figure study sessions for students and community members that would like to practice work with the human figure. The cost of each session is $5.00 or $40.00 for the whole semester (to pay the model). 

Stokes Nature Center invites all ages to Nature Night: Fabulous Fall Colors, a free program held from 4 to 7 p.m. on October 5th. Participants will learn about the science behind autumn’s spectacular leaf display, have the opportunity to participate in fun fall crafts, and explore the nature center exhibits and critter corner. All are welcome to drop in; activities are ongoing. For more information, call 435-755-3239 or visit www.logannature.org.

Halloween Traditions and Treats for Little Ghouls. The USU Extension Office will present a class on Halloween Traditions and Treats on Oct 6th at 11 a.m. in the Cache County Administration Building Multipurpose Room at 179 N Main. We’ll share ideas for neighborhood gifts, family traditions, costumes and more. You’ll also be able to sample Dinner in a Pumpkin, Witch’s Fingers, Eyes of Newt and other yummy Halloween treats. The cost is $3 per person or $2 if you pay 24 hours in advance and includes a light lunch. For reservations, phone 752-6263

S’more summer institute bonfire Did you get enough summer this year?  Come get s’more – The Logan LDS Institute is having a bonfire activity at Earley Park in Tremonton, Utah, Friday, Oct. 7. Come learn more about what the institute has to offer or register for an institute class while enjoying hot dogs and s’mores on an open fire, volleyball, outdoor ping pong, karaoke, glow in the dark Frisbee and night games, music around a few campfires, and the last taste of summer weather. The activity goes from 7 to 11 p.m. 

Friday Oct 7 By popular demand, singer/songwriter Cherish Tuttle returns to Pier 49 San Francisco Style Sourdough Pizza from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. If you’ve never heard Cherish before, you won’t want to miss this chance. Everyone is invited. No cover charge. Come enjoy some excellent music and pizza!

Saturday Oct 8 Oldies Night at Pier 49! Starting at 6 p.m., on
e-man-band Scott Olsen will perform. Scott has an amazing repertoire with a wide variety of fun oldies. He will be followed at 7 p.m. by acoustic artist Becky Kimball, who will play and sing tunes from the 1960s and 1970s, from artists you remember and love. Pier 49 San Francisco Style Sourdough Pizza is located at 99 East 1200 South. There is no cover charge; everyone is welcome.

Live Music by Old Ephraim String Band on Oct. 9th. Local favorites Joe Morales and Katie Henderson will put a smile on your face and a bounce in your step with their infectious bluegrass music.  Free show.  Come in for the best brunch and music in town!  Bluegrass  

Phone: 4357534777

A clinic specializing in the treatment of anxiety and anxiety-related concerns is now accepting new clients from the community. This service is offered through the USU Department of Psychology (EDUC 413). Fees for services are based on a modest sliding schedule and determined by the monthly take-home pay of clients and the number of persons in the family. Students may be eligible for a discounted rate. If you are interested or have questions, please contact the clinic Mon-Fri from 8 to 5 p.m. at (435) 797-3401. Please state you are interested in the Anxiety Clinic when you call.

Housing & Residence Life Office has moved Come see us at our new location 1125 N. 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.

The Office of Study Abroad has moved. New location is Room 118 Military Science: First floor-enter in the door on the south side 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.