Calendar and Events for Nov. 12

November 12– Veteran’s Day concert featuring Utah Army National Guard 23 Army Band, 7 p.m. Kent Concert Hall. Free

November 13– Christensen Service Center Service week Cinnamon rolls and hot chocolate, TSC patio, 75 cents. Fundraiser for spring break service project.

-Service week Ultimate Bingo with Friends of the Elderly, TSC Sunburst Lounge 6 p.m.

-Service week Disability Awareness TSC Sunburst lounge 7:30 p.m..

November 14-Christensen Service Center Service week Recess! with STAR and Storytellers, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. HPER 213

-USU Hockey VS USC, 7:30 p.m., Eccles Ice Arena

-USU Basketball VS Hawaii-Hilo, 7:05 p.m. Smith Spectrum

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* Christensen Service Center Service Week 2003, Nov. 12, Snow day on the Quad with Spanish Ambassadors, snow sculpting competition. Sign up TSC 332. RECESS! with STAR and Storytellers, Nov. 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., HPER 313 Take a break from class and play like you did in elementary.

* Folk & Bluegrass Club: William Hepworth to host guitar workshop on Nov. 13 7:30 p.m. Address is 595 Boulevard. For more information email the Folk & Bluegrass club.

* Baptist Campus ministry fellowship and Bible studies. Every wednesday, 7:30 p.m. TSC 225B

* LDSSA ^ Service Week. Nov. 12 Painting toys for children in South America, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Nov. 13 Raking yards and then baked potato bar. 4:00pm in Cultural Hall. Nov. 14 Address painting on curbs, proceeds go to CAPSA. Institute parking lot, 2:00 p.m.

* Aggie Leadership Academy retreat, “31 flavors of leadership” Nov. 14 – 15. Meeting in Juniper lounge 5:00 p.m. and return Saturday at noon. $5. Food, friends, workshops, and a service project.

* Dance Sabana, Nov. 14 and 21 HPER 102. Cost $3 8:30-11:30 p.m., or $2 for salsa lessons 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. and dance the rest of the night for free.

* Pet adoption day at Mt. Logan Middle School 945 N. 200 E. Nov. 15, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

*Special Olympic Invitational, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Nelson Fieldhouse. 8:30 a.m. volunterr sign-up, 10 a.m. Opening ceremonies, 6 p.m. victory dance.

*Historical movie night “Dr. Strangelove, Nov. 19, 7:00 p.m. Widtsoe 007. Commentary by Dr. Staggs of the history dept.

* Make your own Djembe Drum! Fred Simpson will teach a 3-day workshop at the USU ORC. November 19, 5-8 p.m.; Nov. 21, 5-8 p.m., and Nov. 22, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Cost is $260 and includes supplies and instruction. Sign up at the ORC by November 19, or call 797-3264 for more info.

* Dance Sabana, Nov. 14 and 21 in HPER 102. Cost is $3 from 8:30-11:30 p.m. or $2 for salsa lessons from 7:30-8:30 p.m. and dance the rest of the night for free.

* Interested in joining a national presidential campaign? Joe Lieberman is beginning to build his campaign team at USU and needs key individuals. If you are interested, or want more information contact Matt at mwe@cc.usu.edu

* Heart t’ Heart LDS 12-Step meetings: General (any problem) – Sundays, 7:00 p.m., LDS chapel @ 500 E 800 N, room 17. Men’s Sexual Addiction – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. @ the Logan Library in room 2.Overeating – Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., LDS chapel @ 250 W. 1200 N. first room on the right. Information www.heart-t-heart.org or call 245-4744

* USU Women’s Center Women’s Leadership class spring semester. Two credit hour course is designed for undergraduate women (with 31 or more credit hours) and graduate women. Info. 797-1728.

* Utah State is submitting an application to Phi Beta Kappa (PBK), thenation’s oldest and most prestigious honor society. It is a three-yearprocess; if the committee on qualifications approves this initialapplication, then a site visit will occur in fall, 2004.

* The Council on Undergraduate Research now accepting abstracts for its annual Posters on the Hill competition in Washington, DC in April 2004. Deadline for abstract submission Nov. 22. Info.www.cur.org/postersession.html. For questions contact Aaron Brown at aaronb@cc.usu.edu

* USU is now accepting applications for the 2004 Undergraduate Research Day at the state capitol January 22. Undergraduate students interested in presenting can find additional information and the application online at www.usu.edu/vpr in the for students section. Participants must be Utah residents. Questions Aaron aaronb@cc.usu.edu

* Mountain West Center is accepting applications for 2003 Garth & Marie Jones Scholarship. Scholarship for up to 18 credits for Spring Semester 2004. Available to USU graduate or undergraduate student with a high record of academic achievement majoring in Humanities or Social Sciences, including Economics. Expected graduation date must not be before June 2004. Rural Utah applicants given preference for selection. Submit letter of interest, current USU transcript and three references to MWC, Old Main room 303. Info. 797-3630 or Old Main room 303.

* Common Ground Outdoor Adventures seeking volunteers to assist with snow shoeing and rock climbing. If interested in volunteering call 713-0288. Common Ground provides outdoor recreation for people with disabilities.

* Mormonism/Catholicism: Is there a difference? Father William Taylor, author of the book, “A Tale of Two Cities” will give a free presentation Nov. 12, 7-10 p.m. at the ECC. Father Taylor will take questions following his presentation. Info. 753-7652.

* SCORE two day workshop “How to Set Up and Operate A Small Business” Nov. 18 & 19, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Cache Chamber of Commerce 160 North Main. Cost $25. Registration information call 752-2161