Calendar and events for March 9
March 9-ASUSU Convocations, Dr. Steven Pinker, Author of “The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature”. 3 p.m. TSC Ballroom-Chemistry seminar Dean Applin of University of Texas-Austin, “Control of the Methyl Cycle in Saccharomyces Cerevisiae” 4:00 p.m. ESLC 046-Simply Acoustic 7:00 p.m., TSC Auditorium $4 at the door
March 10-Last day to change to P/D+/D/F Option, must have advisor signature-Dervish Spirit, Irish Folk band, 7 p.m. Kent Concert Hall. $3 students, $10 general admission.
March 11-Drops require a late drop form, WF on transcript-Last issue of The Utah Statesman before spring break-Spring break March 14 – 18-ORC is offering Spring break specials everything is 30% off, canoes are rent one, get one free.
* ASUSU elections filing deadline, March 9 TSC 326* PRSSA Resume Workshop March 9, 6:30 p.m., ANSC Rm. 302PR Professionals will be on hand to answer questions about resumes, hiring and career development. * Operation Smile meeting information sessions for fundraisers, March 10 at 7:00 p.m., March 11 8:00 p.m. TSC Sunburst Lounge* Ecology Center Seminar Series hosts Dr. Ragan Callaway.Plant invasions, regional community evolutionary, trajectories, and evolution of invaders. March 10, 3 p.m. NR 105* BYU Idaho/Institute Choir Concert. “The Testament of Paul: His Witness of Christ to the World”. March 11, 7:30 p.m. Kent Concert Hall* Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Feb. 23 – April 9; Wednesdays 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Business Building room 120 There will be no VITA during Spring Break* ORC Yurt camping March 15 – 17. The yurt sleeps eight people, has a wood stove for heat, a cook stove. Cost is $30 which includes food, transportation, and yurt rental. Pre-trip meeting March 10, 6 p.m. ORC.* American Red Cross is beginning a series of March classes. Contact 752-1125 prior to class dates to reserve your seat. March 9 Disaster class on Damage assessment 6 – 9 p.m., March 12 CPR for the Professional Rescuer 9 a.m. -5 p.m. March 15 & 17 Disaster Class-Shelter Operations 6 – 9 p.m.March 19 Community First Aid & Safety 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Contact the Red Cross for more information.* Bear River Head Start Community Open House, March 9, 6 – 8 p.m. at the new Preschool Head Start building, 852 S. 100 West. * Cache County American Red Cross free disaster classes on March 9, March 15, and March 17 from 6 – 9 p.m. at your local chapter. Contact the Cache County American Red Cross at 752-1125 prior to class dates for reservation.* Undergraduate Reentry Scholarship for women or men with a gap of five or more years at some point in their education. Criteria: 2.5+ GPA enrolled for a minimum of 6 hours for Fall 2005.* Tuition Waiver for Undergraduate reentry women or men with a gap of five or more years at some point in their education. Criteria: Utah resident, 3.0+ GPA and enrolled for a minimum of 12 hours Fall 2005.* USU’s Annual Student Showcase paper and poster applications due March 22, application and info. available at www.usu.edu/undergradresearch.*North Logan library is hosting a series of workshops in March and April. March 19, Soils Fertility and Composting Workshop, North Logan City Library, 10-11a.m. (part of a five-part gardening series taught by USU Extension)* Auditions March 10, 11 and 12 for singers & dancers for the annual “Celebrate America Show” Thomas Edison School in North Logan (200 East 2600 North). March 10, 6 p.m., March 11, 7 p.m. and March 12, 9 a.m. Singers, come prepared to sing two songs (one should be a ballad). Dancers bring tap and Pointe shoes. Singers and dancers need to wear clothing they can dance in. 3 hours class credit and a scholarship. www.celebrateamericashow.com or (435)753-1551.