Calendar and events for Sept. 17

September 17- College Democrats meeting, Come learn about the Democratic party, Sept. 17, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Old Main 326.-USU Swing Club 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. HPER 215, Info. 7 – 8 lessons, 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. Dancing.

September 18- STAB & ASUSU presents “Finding Nemo” 7 & 9 p.m. in TSC auditorium. Free for students.

September 19

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* College Democrats meeting, Come learn about the Democratic party, Sept. 17, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Old Main 326.

* Ag Council meeting September 18, 7:00 p.m. in Ag Science 202. Info., contact Milo Andrus at agcoun@cc.usu.edu.

* Come join S.M.O.C. (Stop Monopolies On Campus). The opening meeting is on Wednesday, September 17 in Old Main 326.

* USU fencing club organizational meeting, Sept. 18, 1:30 p.m. Merrill library foyer or email fpfillerup@cc.usu.edu

* College of Natural Resources opening social, Sept. 18, 5:00 p.m., east side of the NR building. Come meet fellow students and faculty and find out about upcoming events. Free Harvest dinner.

* BIS – ACM Opening Social, Sept. 18, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Bull Pen, TSC

* Explore Providence Cave! The USU Outdoor Recreation Center will lead a caving trip on Saturday, September 20, 9 a.m. -2 p.m. It’s FREE, bring a headlamp or flashlight. Register at the ORC, or Info. 797-3264

* September 22 and 23: Orientation for Students submitting U.R.C.O. grants in Honors Lounge, 4:00 p.m. (Students may choose to attend either session.)

* Statistics tutoring for 1040, 2000, 3000 is available in BNR 314 Monday-Thursday 4:30-7:30 p.m. No crowds for math tutoring in Engineering 106 Monday-Friday 2:30-5:30. Tutoring available for 0900-2250.

*STICK (Students teaching and instructing in classroom for kids) is looking for volunteers to make a difference. STICK provides opportunities to tutor and mentor in middle schools with emphasis in arithmetic. Info. sgs@cc.usu.edu

* 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

* Faith and Fellowship Center every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. for free dinner and a movie! Also, Wednesday nights there is Pathways, which is a spiritual journey for your mind, body and spirit, and a Sunday Evening Inter-denominational Worship Service, which is preceded by a light dinner! Info. 753-0002 or e-mail faith_and_fellowship@hotmail.com.

* SYATP (See You at the Pole) Come join Baptist Campus ministry in prayer for our nation, school, and etc. Sept. 17, 7 a.m. at the poles on the plaza.

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

* Are you curious about the Catholic Faith? Do you wonder if the Catholic was of life might be for you? Come to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 795 North 800 East, on Tuesday evenings 7:00 p.m. beginning Sept. 9. Info. Margaret or Bob Stepan 753-7652

*Think you can’t afford to study abroad? Think again! Scholarships available for study in Japan, Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand. No foreign language experience required. Deadline is Oct. 20. Check at TSC 3123 or 797-060.

* EARN 1 CREDIT IN 3 DAYS! A Path with Soul workshop is being offered September 23-25. This course will enable participants to gain an awareness of & insight into the existence of the soul, the soul’s awakening, & the significant role that the soul plays in all aspects of our humanness. 1 credit in HEP 5700/6700 available; USU Continuing Education 797-0423 or visit .

* Are you an English handbell ringer? The Westminster Bell Choir would love to meet you! The Choir rehearses Thursday nights at the First Presbyterian Church in Logan. Contact director Dorothy Jones at 752-9775

*A workshop on work incentives for People with Disabilities in Utah will be held Sept. 17, 4:30 p.m. Whittier Center, 290 North 400 East. Registration info. 801-887-9523.

*National Public Lands Day, Sept. 20, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.. Community volunteer effort to care for national forest through trail maintenance, campground clean-ups, fence repair and noxious weed removal. Meet at Logan Ranger District office 1500 East Hwy. 89 for music, food, volunteer recognition and on-site training. Info Kate 797-0964 or Lisa 755-3620.