Calendar and events for April 14

April 14

-USU Ceramics guild Spring ceramics sale, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., one day only. TSC International Lounge.

April 15

– 29th Annual Last Lecture, “Academic Freedom & Political Correctness: Teaching Controversial Topics Constructively.” 12:30 p.m. TSC Ballroom. Dr. William Furlong, a Professor in the Department of Political Science.

April 16

-Last issue of the Statesman for Spring semester Monday, April 19

-USU Spring Football Blue-White game, 6:30 p.m. Romney Stadium

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* USU’s Korean Interest and Studies Club free Korean Movie Night, April 15. Old Main 207. Movie title: My Tutor Friend. 2003. English Subtitle. Light comedy. Door opens at 7 p.m. for mingling, movie starts at 7:30. Popcorn and refreshments. Anyone is welcome.

* College Democrats MoveOn.org documentary film, “UNCOVERED: The Whole Truth about the Iraq War” April 16, 12:30 p.m. TSC Auditorium.

* Plant Science Department Floral Design Class annual “Blooming Arts Exhibition”. Art interpretations done in floral design on display in the Dale and Adele Young Teaching Greenhouse on the corner of 800 East and 1400 North on April 16, 4:00- 6:30 p.m. Students, faculty, and the public are welcome. Free parking is available immediately south of the greenhouse.

* Valley Dance Ensemble, Cache Valley community modern dance company, April 16, 7:30 p.m.. Eccles Theater in downtown Logan

* Friday Night Activity: April 17, “Battle of the Bands” in Institute Cultural Center, 8:30-11:30 p.m. $3/ticket

* Married Housing annual yard sale, April 17, 7 a.m. – noon. Along 1200 East Aggie Village. Park in Student Living center lot.

* Come Latin Dancing at Salsa Sabana April 16, room 102 HPER Bldg. 830 p.m. to 1130 p.m. $3 all night long. Don’t miss Salsa Lesson from 8:30 to 9:30pm.

* Celebrate Earth Day! Smithfield Canyon cleanup, April 17, 9-noon. Meet at Mack Park in Smithfield. Families and groups encouraged to participate. Free lunch.

* Comedy Night, April 20, 8 p.m.TSC Skyroom Tickets $5 at the door.ALL proceeds go to the March of Dimes. Sponsored by Wise Guys Comedy and Delta Sigma Phi.

* USU Housing presents Mike Giamellero, an ultra experienced kayaker. Slide show presentation “Three Waters Project” TSC Auditorium, April 22, 7:30 p.m. The show is 1.5 hr. Free.

* Want to do graduate work in England? Students with a high GPA who are interested in applying for the Rhodes, Marshall, or Gates Scholarships next year should contact Honors now! Meeting April 23, 2 p.m. in the Honors Loungs, MLib 374. Honors will help students prepare for and submit these applications. Contact honors@cc.usu.edu or call 797-2715.

* Punk.ska.Funk concert April 23, 7 p.m. Smithfield Theatre, 141 North Main Street. Join Hasenpfeffer and the Bomdiggigty, Chucks, and Swill concert. Music Videos between set changes and free pizza. Only $2 at the door. Info. Ty 752-2861

* ORC is going to Labyrinth Canyon on the Green RiverRegistration April 26. The cost is $100, which includes food, transportation, canoe, paddle, life vest, and other group equipment. Call the ORC, 797-3264.

* Race for Ability 1M/5K/10K run, walk, or bike. Common Ground fundraiser. Saturday, May 15. 8:00 a.m., Logan Middle School. Pre-registration $10.00 with T-shirt. Pre-registration deadline May 10. Day-of registration $15.00. Prizes, food, raffle.

* USU Children’s House now registering Summer 2004 Day Camp, ages 3-8 yr.. Fall Semester 2004 – ages 3-6 yr.. Info. 797-3657

* The deadline for the Lyon, Maas, Mueggler Outdoor Leadership Scholarship extended to June 1. This $750 scholarship is awarded each year to an undergraduate student with demonstrated commitment to outdoor leadership. Pick up an application guideline from the USU Outdoor Recreation Center, or call 797-3264.

* Undergraduate Reentry Scholarship, Undergraduate reentry women or men with a gap of five or more years at some point in their education. Criteria: 2.5+ GPA (Total USU) and enrolled for a minimum of 6 hours for Fall 2004. Deadline April 30. Applications USU Women’s Center TSC 310, 797-1728.

* Now that you’re engaged, give your marriage a “Smart Start” by making an appointment for one FREE premarital therapy session at the USU Marriage & Family Therapy Clinic. Appointment or information call 797-7430. Also “Smart Start” financial counseling workshop beginning in May. Call Housing and Financial Counseling office 797-7224 or Family Life Center, 493 North 700 East.