Calendar and Events for Oct. 24

October 24

– Women’s Soccer, Utah State vs. Cal State Fullerton. 3 p.m., Bell Soccer Field- Dept. of Music, Guest Trombone Recital. 7:30 p.m., ECC Auditorium. Free.-Diversity Carnival 5 -10 p.m. , Second Floor of TSC, diverse performances, food, games and activities. Free.

October 25

-Explore a cave! ORC caving trip 9 a.m. -1 p.m. $5, sign up at the ORC. You must have a headlamp or flashlight! Info. 797-3264-Football, Utah State vs. Arkansas State. 1 p.m., Romney Stadium-Middle Eastern Dance Club annual Shazadi’s Soiree, Lyric Theatre, 7 p.m., $7 in advance, $10 at the door

October 26

-Women’s Soccer, Utah State vs. UC Riverside. Noon, Chuck and Gloria Bell Soccer Field (1400 N. and approximately 1000 E.).

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* Folk & Bluegrass Club, Oct. 24, 12:00 – 1 p.m. Music on the patio featuring Nate Nelson.

* “Measure for Measure” by William Shakespeare, presented by actors from the London stage. Oct. 24 and 25, 7:30 p.m., Morgan Theatre, Chase FAC. Adults $9, USU Faculty/staff $7, USU students $4.

* Come to the Faith and Fellowship Center every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. for free dinner and a movie! Info. call 753-0002 or e-mail faith_and_fellowship@hotmail.com

* Institute Friday Night Activity: Oct. 24, 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. Corn Maze at the American West Heritage Center. Meet at AWHC, corn maze, then watch “Watcher in the Woods”. $4.00, dress warmly, bring pillow/blankets for movie starts 9 p.m.

* Ag Stock Charity Concert, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. Fieldhouse All proceeds to benefit two Utah County sisters with cancerous brain tumors. The bands Anonymous, Kristagong and Lokalgrown will be performing. Tickets are $8 at the door or $5 pre-sale at the USU Ticket Office and the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity House, 757 E. 700 North

* Institute Service Saturday, Oct. 25, Married Student Association service project raking leaves, meet at 8:45 a.m., North parking lot of Institute.

* ASAE will tune-up lawn mowers & snow blowers for a fundraiser, pick up & delivery available. Oct. 25, Ag-Technology Bldg. Info. Ken Barclay 797-6378.

*Volunteers needed for Logan Canyon clean-up, Oct. 25, 8:00 a.m. Meet at the Logan Ranger District parking office, 1500 East Highway 89. Refreshements will be served.

*UVOSH needs volunteers to help collect used eyewear to be donated to Mexico. Meet at the Golden Toaster church, 650 North 1200 East. Oct. 25, 9 a.m.

* Middle Eastern Dance Club annual Shazadi’s Soiree, dancers from Logan, Salt Lake, and San Diego, Lyric Theatre, Oct. 25, 7 p.m. Tickets $7 in advance, $10 at the door. A workshop in Middle Eastern Dance technique Oct. 25, 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., HPER dance studio. Sara 797-4016 for info.

* Wrestling club meeting Oct. 27, 7:00 p.m., Club Sports conf. room in the Fieldhouse. All interested in a wrestling club team at USU asked to attend. Questions contact Brandon brandonr@cc.usu.edu or 764-2040.

* Preschool Parenting Class, Oct. 27, Nov. 3,10 and 17. 12:30-1:30 p.m., 55 East 100 North Suite 204, Logan. $25.00/ind. $30.00/couple. Call Pamela King, M.S. (435) 787-4517 to reserve a space or for questions.

*Psychology Club: Focus on Psi Chi meeting. Mon., Oct. 27, 2:30 p.m. HPER 116 All members! Psychology majors, minors and related fields. Committee assignments: Social, research, fundraising and more.

*Polynesian Student Union cookout, Oct. 27, 10:30 – 1:30 p.m. TSC patio. Menu includes teriyaki chicken, rice, macaroni salad, Otai ( a fruit drink).

*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.

* Come join Sigma Tau Delta for “Poe in the dark”, a reading of spooky stories. October 28 at 7:00 p.m. in Widtsoe Hall 007. Refreshments and fun to be had by all!

*Historical Fright night with professors share true horror stories from the past and all the candy you can stand. Oct. 29, 7:00 p.m. Widstoe 007.

*ASUSU and Student Academic Council Spelling Bee Oct. 30, 1 p.m., Register to participate in TSC 326 before, or in the lounge at noon that day. Prizes will be given to the winners!

*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 November 1, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.. Register by 6 p.m. Oct. 30. Info 797-3264.

* The Cache Valley Folk Dancers and the Bridger Folk Music Society New England Style Contra Dance Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m., Whittier Community Center, 290 N. 400 E. Callers will teach each dance and beginners and families are welcome. Live music by Leaping Lulu (and friends). $5 donation at the door.

* 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.