Calendar and events for Sept. 8
September 8 -Theta Nu Xi Rush week informal interest meeting, 6:30 p.m. Walnut room.
September 9- USU Symphonic Band opening meeting, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., Chase Fine Arts Center 104.
September 10- Study Abroad Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the TSC Sunburst Lounge, For info call 797-0601 or www.usu.edu/studyabroad
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* Aggie Family Fiesta scholarship fundraiser, Sept. 8, 5:30 – 10:00 p.m., Cafe Sabor, 600 West Center, enter through North gate, $8 per person, $5 for children under 5. Fajita bar and all the fixins. All proceeds to Cache County Aggie Scholarship fund.
*Are you curious about the Catholic Faith? Do you wonder if the Catholic way of life might be for you? Come to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 795 North 800 East, on Sept. 9, 7:00 p.m. Info. call Margaret or Bob Stepan 753-7652
* Aspiring Outdoor Trip Leader Workshop – Are you interested in leading trips for the USU Outdoor Recreation Center? Come to the meeting & slide show at the ORC, Sept. 9, 6 – 8 p.m., followed by a yurt trip September 12-14. Info. 797-3264.
* AED Interested in a Pre-health profession. Medical, Nursing, Dental, Chiro., Pharm., and others. come to the Orientation Meeting by Susan Haddock on Sept. 9, 12:30 p.m. in VSB 130.
*Human Resource Management Opening Social Sept. 9 at 6 p.m., Grass Area located east of Business Building. Come eat and enjoy socializing with new members of SHRM! It’s going to be great!
*Join Student Alumni Association. Come find out more at Free BBQ Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Haight Alumni house. $25 membership fee for the entire year. First True Aggie night of the year.
* Hike by the light of the full moon! ORC will lead a hike on Sept. 10, 8 -11 p.m.. Free, register at the ORC or call for more info, 797-3264.
* USU Swing Club Sept. 10, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. HPER 215, Info. 7 – 8 lessons, 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. Dancing. Membership $15/semester
* NREPP Seminar, Topic: Wildfires in the American West: History with Fire in its Eye, Speaker: Stephen J. Pyne, Date: Wednesday, Sept. 10, Time: 7:00 p.m. Eccles Science Learning Center (Room 130)
*SAA Dunk -A-Thon for 9/11 on TSC patio at noon. Get a “big cheese” at USU dunked by donating to the Red Cross.
* Reminder for clubs interested in participating in the United in the
Spirit of America Day on Sept. 11, please contact Heather Bankhead at
hbank@cc.usu.edu.
*Phi Alpha Theta history society opening social, Sept. 11, 4:30 p.m. Old Main 304. Come learn about plans for upcoming events.
* Bike Maintenance Workshop Paul Vaslet will lead you through
tire repair and brake and derailer adjustment. Sept. 11,
6:30 – 8:30 p.m., ORC, Cost is $15, register at ORC, or call 797-3264
* Bike Overhaul Workshop (6 CLASSES) Sept. 11 – Oct. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Become your own bike mechanic! Learn how to take apart, repair, and re-assemble from Paul Vaslet, pro bike mechanic. Cost is $50, register at the ORC.
*Family Housing activity, Emergency Preparedness Program “Are you Ready?” Sept. 11, 2003, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Physical Facilities Break room (to the NW of Aggie Village) Speaker: Officer Lynn Wright, 10 minute workshops on: Preparing a 72 hour kit, how to use a fire extinguisher, and CPR/First Aid
Refreshments will be served and prizes given to lucky winners!
* Graduate Student Senate Executive Council positions are now available. Applications due Sept. 12 at Noon. Students may pick them and return them to TSC 318. Small stipends are awarded to executive council members. Please contact Stephanie Kukic via email, spkukic@cc.usu.edu
*Special Olympics swim meet. Sept. 13, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. HPER swim pool. A dance will follow.
*Auditions for the year’s upcoming theatre productions. Sept. 13, Morgan Theatre all day. Call 797-3046 to sign up.
*Want to attend college, but not in Logan? Study at campuses all over the world for the same cost as studying at USU. Info available at the Study Abroad office TSC 313, 797-1253/0601.
*There are still openings for the 2003 USU Aggie marching band. Positions open in color guard, piccolo/flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, and percussion. More information 797-3004.
* 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 ECC 103.
* Valley Dance Ensemble’s fall session community dance classes will start Sept. 8 and run through Dec. 4. Classes offered include creative movement/modern dance for children ages 3-16, beginning and intermediate/advanced modern dance for adults (17+), and African-based dance for adults. Classes start at $40 for the session. Drop-in’s welcome, $5 drop-in fee. All classes are held at the Bullen Center, 43 S. Main, Logan. Register on-site. For more information call 770-9133 or email valleydancers@yahoo.com.
*Bridgerland Literacy free tutor training seminar starts Sept. 9. Help a child or adult learn to read. More information 716-9141.
* Logan Swap Meet- now running every Sat. from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Interested vendors should call 232-6064, or show up.
*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.