Calendar and events for Oct. 15
October 15-Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff, 8 p.m. TSC Auditorium presented by USU College Republicans.
October 16-Volleyball, USU vs. Cal State Fullerton. 7 p.m., Smith Spectrum. Tickets at Smith Spectrum Ticket Office.-USU Hockey club VS San Jose State, 7:30 p.m. Eccles Ice Center.
October 17- USU Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 p.m., Kent Concert Hall, Chase Fine Arts Center. Tickets at door. Adults $5, senior citizens and students $3. USU students with ID free.- USU Theatre family show “Child of Frankenstein,” 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 18, 2:00 p.m. Morgan Theatre. $5 per adult and up to 3 children, $3 per each additional child.
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* Collegiate 4-H will be having a S’more Roast on Wednesday, October 15. We will meet at 6:30 in Ag Science Rm. 202 and then carpool up. New people are welcome!
* Chemistry and Biochemistry seminar “Stalking Intermediates in the Reactions of Iron Dependent Osygenasses” by Marty Bollinger of Penn State. Oct. 15, 4:00 p.m. Widtsoe 007.
*Lokal Grown concert, with special guest Royce, Oct. 15 7:30 p.m. Eccles Conference Auditorium. Tickets are just $3 and available at the USU Ticket Office and at the door
* Assistant Professor of English, Pallavi Rastogi, with a discussion of “Bollywood,” India’s burgeoning film industry. Haight Alumni Center, 12:30 pm. Free, and a light lunch will be served during the presentation.
* Engineering Building Dedication, Oct. 16, 3:30 p.m., Lt. Governor Olene Walker will be present for the ribbon cutting.
* Students of the Second Amendment hosting Attorney Mitch Vilos, author of ‘Utah Gun Laws II”, to teach a concealed weapons course for those interested in obtaining a Utah permit to carry a firearm. Oct. 17-18. Contact USU2A@keepandbeararms.com
* Especially For Youth (EFY) Open House Oct. 16, 6 p.m. cultural hall LDS Institute. Open house info. meeting and how to apply to be an EFY Counselor for the summer of 2004. Info. byu.edu/efy to apply.
*USU Theatre “Child of Frankenstein,” by David Sidwell. The 2003 Family Show, Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 18, 2:00 p.m. Morgan Theatre. Tickets at the door for general seating. $5 per adult and up to 3 children. $3 per child after that. Call 797-1500 for info.
*The Boot Camp of Politics, If you’re a conservative who wants to learn campaign skills, then register now for hands-on training from campaign professionals. Oct. 17 – Oct. 18, Universtiy Inn, Register with the Leadership Institute at (800) 827-LEAD; ask for Arron Coats. $50 for campaign staff, $30 for College Republicans.
* Howl tickets now on sale for USU students in the USU Ticket Office, Student I.D. is required for all ticket purchases; there is a limit of 2 tickets per I.D. USU Students Pre-sale – $10. Bring in two canned-food items and receive a $2 discount (for USU Students only, and only during pre-sale). USU Students at the door – $10, Non-USU Students – $15 (No discounts given).No weapons, props, masks or alcohol are allowed. Valid I.D. must be shown at the door. No one under 18 admitted.
* Go backpacking in beautiful Zion National Park! Outdoor Recreation Center trip Oct. 30 – Nov. 2. Cost is $65 and includes transportation, food, and group equipment. Register by October 24 at the ORC, or call 797-3264 for more info.
* If you or your organization is interested in performing for the annual Diversity Carnival, contact Angie Hammond, brownbaby11@yahoo.com, 797-8153 or TSC 326. Performances Oct. 24 from 5-10 p.m.
* Utah State Women’s Basketball Tryouts Oct. 21, 4 p.m. HPER, Gym 209. Contact Coach Dance at 797-8130 if interested.
* USU Dept. of Theatre Arts and Dept. of English present “Measure for Measure” by William Shakespeare, performed by actors from the London stage, Oct. 23-25 at the Morgan Theatre. Tickets 797-0305.
*Bellydance Bash, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. Lyric Theatre. Come enjoy Shazadi’s Soiree’. Advance tickets $7, at the door $10.
*Receive a free weekend night at the Yurt in exchange for work! The ORC wants your help with wood chopping, cleaning & repairs at the Yurt. Workday is Saturday, November 1, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.. Register by 6 p.m. Oct. 30. Info 797-3264.
* Lambda Pi Eta, Iota Mu Chapter, National Communication Honor Society is accepting applications from all Communication majors, CommD, JComm, Speech, and more. Need 12 communication credits and 3.0 GPA. Please pick up an application from the Barn, Old Main, or email Angelaaa@cc.usu.edu. Applications due Oct. 15.
* 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
*Logan City meet the candidates night, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m. Whittier Community Center. All city council candidates will be available for discussion.