GOOD LUCK WITH FINALS!!!! HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE SUMMER VACATION!!!
* Website http://www.usu.edu/aste/nacta/ Information regarding the NACTA/SERD North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture - conference being held in June at USU.
*ASLA Seminar Series - LAEP Department. All seminars are at 12:30 p.m. in FAV 150. See schedule at http://www.usu.edu/laep/news.html.
*Shuttle Bus Service now available between Logan and Brigham City USU campuses for evening classes. Service is free. Bus 1 available for 5:15-7:45 classes and Bus 2 for 8:00-10:30 classes. Details at http://brighamcity.usu.edu/files/uploads/aggie_shuttle_111207.pdf.
*Nursery business for sale. Moab, UT. High Desert Gardens. Specializes in xeric and hard-to-find plants, trees, and shrubs. Email info@moabrealestate.com regarding MLS #8134 for more info and pictures.
Campus Deadlines:
August 25 (M)Classes Begin
August 25 - September 8100% Refund Available*
August 31 (Su) Last Day to Add Without Instructor’s Signature
September 1 (M)No Classes/Campus Closed (Labor Day)
September 9-15(T-M) 50% Refund Available*
September 15 (M)Last Day to Receive Tuition Refund*
September 15 (M)Last Day to Add Classes+
September 15 (M) Last Day to Drop Without Notation on Transcript
September 16 - October 28Drops Show as W on Transcript (Students may drop classes on ACCESS.)
September 18 - October 28Late Adds Require a Petition and Documentation
September 18 - Dec 7$100 Late-Add Fee Assessed for Each Class Added
October 16 (R)Attend Friday Schedule
October 17 (F)No Classes (Fall Break)
October 29 - November 13Drops Require a Late Drop Form (WF on Transcript)
November 28 (F)Last Day to Change to P/D+/D/F Option (advisor signature required)
November 13 (R) Last Day to Submit Petition for Late Drop Form
November 14 - December 12No Dropping of Classes Permitted
More Campus Deadlines Available at http://www.usu.edu/registrar/dates/.
Campus and Community Happenings
Monday 8/25
Week of Welcome: Blood Battle*
9:30-3:30 p.m. (M-F)
Taggart Student Center (TSC) International Lounge (2nd floor)
Come Join Utah State’s IV league and beat the Utes...Again in our annual blood battle. Each unit of blood can save up to three lives. Come help make a difference in someone's life. Donating or volunteering at this event qualifies as an Aggie Passport Experience event. After you donate or volunteer, take your passport to TSC 310 for a stamp. See http://www.usu.edu/passport for more information.
Week of Welcome: Free Aggie Ice Cream
11:00-1:00 p.m.
TSC Patio
Free
Free Aggie Ice Cream served up by ASUSU’s programming board.
Week of Welcome: Aggie Special Olympics Game
12:00-1:00 p.m.
TSC Plaza (area between the fountains and ESLC)
Aggie Men’s Basketball Team vs. the Aggie Special Olympics Team
Free
Billiards Classes
8:30-2:30 on the half hour Monday and Wednesday
Fieldhouse Billiard Tables
Contact Rick at 881-4479 for more information.
Week of Welcome: Aggie Pride Stampede*
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Meet at the Lundstrom Student Living Center- Stampede to HPER field
Free
It's an Aggie Pride Stampede from the Lundstrom Center to the HPER. Full of Aggie fun and professional fire dancers!!!
Skyroom Gallery - Carving Artists Exhibition
8/25-10/30
Skyroom Restaurant (TSC 4th floor)
Free
3D Design and Printmaking students use subtractive process in their exhibition at the TSC Skyroom Gallery. Exhibition through Oct 30, 2008.
Bookstore Extended Hours
7:00-7:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8/26
Week of Welcome: Blood Battle*
9:30-3:30 p.m. (M-F)
Taggart Student Center (TSC) International Lounge (2nd floor)
Come Join Utah State’s IV league and beat the Utes...Again in our annual blood battle. Each unit of blood can save up to three lives. Come help make a difference in someone's life. Donating or volunteering at this event qualifies as an Aggie Passport Experience event. After you donate or volunteer, take your passport to TSC 310 for a stamp. See http://www.usu.edu/passport for more information.
Week of Welcome: Free Hello Walk Lunch*
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Hello Walk (between Old Main and the Widtsoe Chemistry Building)
Free
FREE FOOD! Come enjoy both the Hello Walk tradition and the famed Scotty Dog, served by USU administration. A Scotty Dog is a cheeseburger shaped like a hot dog and they are only available on certain days. Get them before they're gone!
Week of Welcome: Ultimate Frisbee, Kick Ball, and Disc Golf*
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Quad and Old Main Hill
Free
Learn how to play disc golf on Old Main Hill (there is a permanent course at the Lundstrom Student Living Center), play ultimate and kick ball on the Quad, and meet USU’s Campus Recreation department.
Week of Welcome: High Stakes Bingo*
7:00 and 8:00 p.m. (Come early if you want to play)
TSC Evan N Stevenson Ballroom (2nd floor of the Taggart Student Center)
Free
Awesome prizes. It's all FREE!
Bookstore Extended Hours
7:00-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8/27
Week of Welcome: Blood Battle*
9:30-3:30 p.m. (M-F)
Taggart Student Center (TSC) International Lounge (2nd floor)
Come Join Utah State’s IV league and beat the Utes...Again in our annual blood battle. Each unit of blood can save up to three lives. Come help make a difference in someone's life. Donating or volunteering at this event qualifies as an Aggie Passport Experience event. After you donate or volunteer, take your passport to TSC 310 for a stamp. See http://www.usu.edu/passport for more information.
Week of Welcome: Day on the Quad*
10:30-2:30 p.m.
Quad
FREE food, prizes and live entertainment! This is your chance to sign up and get involved with campus clubs and meet businesses from the community. Don't miss out on this day of fun! Visiting Day on the Quad qualifies as an Aggie Passport Experience event. Go to the Aggie Passport Experience table at Day on the Quad for a stamp. See http://www.usu.edu/passport for more information.
Residence Hall Association BBQ
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Grass by the Junction Dining Hall
Free
Audition for USU Contemporary Dance Company
4:00 p.m.
HPER 209
Visit TSC 326 for more information.
Billiards Classes
8:30-2:30 on the half hour Monday and Wednesday
Fieldhouse Billiard Tables
Contact Rick at 881-4479 for more information.
Opening Reception - Carving Artists Exhibition
Noon-2:00 p.m.
Skyroom Restaurant
Free
Located at the Skyroom Gallery, 3D Design and Printmaking students use their subtractive process in this exhibition which runs through Oct 30, 2008. The opening reception is today, noon through 2 p.m.
Visiting Lecture: Powering the Planet by Artificial Photosynthesis
4:00 p.m.
ESLC 016
Daniel Nocera, Henry Dreyfus professor of energy from MIT, will present a seminar “Powering the Planet by Artificial Photosynthesis.” Presented by the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department.
Wednesday Night Farmer’s Produce Market
4:00-7:00 p.m.
199 North Main Street
Free
Bookstore Extended Hours
7:00-7:00 p.m.
Thursday 8/28
Week of Welcome: Blood Battle*
9:30-3:30 p.m. (M-F)
Taggart Student Center (TSC) International Lounge (2nd floor)
Come Join Utah State’s IV league and beat the Utes...Again in our annual blood battle. Each unit of blood can save up to three lives. Come help make a difference in someone's life. Donating or volunteering at this event qualifies as an Aggie Passport Experience event. After you donate or volunteer, take your passport to TSC 310 for a stamp. See http://www.usu.edu/passport for more information.
Week of Welcome: Carmen Rasmussen Concert
11:30-1:00 p.m.
TSC Patio
Free
Party at the Pool
1:00-3:00 p.m.
HPER Pool/Field
Free w/ ID
Coach’s Show*
6:00 p.m.
HPER Field
Meet Coach Guy, the Aggie football players, and more of the coaches. Ask questions for the radio show and get free food!
Helicon West Open Mic Readings
7:00 p.m.
Citrus and Sage (130 N 100 E)
Free
Helicon West open mic forum for creative writers is held the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Readings are held at 7:00 p.m. at Citrus and Sage located at 130 North 100 East in Logan and are free and open to everyone.
Week of Welcome: Movie on the HPER Field (Iron Man)*
Starts at Dark
HPER Field (corner of 800 E and 700 N)
Free
Bring blankets and pillows. The movie is projected onto the side of the building.
Bookstore Extended Hours
8:00-7:00 p.m.
Friday 8/29
Week of Welcome: Blood Battle*
9:30-3:30 p.m. (M-F)
Taggart Student Center (TSC) International Lounge (2nd floor)
Come Join Utah State’s IV league and beat the Utes...Again in our annual blood battle. Each unit of blood can save up to three lives. Come help make a difference in someone's life. Donating or volunteering at this event qualifies as an Aggie Passport Experience event. After you donate or volunteer, take your passport to TSC 310 for a stamp. See http://www.usu.edu/passport for more information.
Week of Welcome: Determination Station*
10:00-2:00 p.m.
TSC and TSC Patio
Free food!
Road Trip to Football Game at UNLV
Noon
$75 for transportation and lodging
Ride the bus to Vegas for the first football game. Sign up in TSC 326. You will be back Sunday at 7:00 a.m.
Week of Welcome: Psychedelic Improv
12:30 p.m.
TSC Hub
Free
Week of Welcome: Volunteer Bash*
1:00-3:00 p.m.
TSC 3rd Floor (east end by the Student Involvement and Leadership Center, room 326)
Free food!
Come and find out how you can get involved and volunteer at Utah State.
Week of Welcome: 80’s Dance*
9:00 p.m.-midnight
TSC
Free
Heritage Community Theatre Presents: High School Musical
7:30 p.m. Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays
Heritage Community Theatre (2505 S Hwy 89 in Perry UT)
Go to http://www.heritagetheatreutah.com/ for driving directions.
$9
Star Party
7:00 p.m. in WIDT 007 for black hole lecture
8:00-midnight on the Quad for stargazing
Free
Hosted by the Society for Physics Students.
Bookstore Regular Hours
8:00-5:00 p.m.
Saturday 8/30
Week of Welcome: 5K*
8:00 a.m.
TSC
Free
USU Cross Country Utah State Open
9:00 a.m.
Ralph Maughan Track Stadium
Free
Cache Valley Farmer’s Market
9:00-1:00 p.m.
200 East 100 South
Sample some of Cache Valley’s local produce and crafts. There is a live band and a great atmosphere.
Week of Welcome: Canoeing at First Dam*
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
First Dam (at the mouth of Logan Canyon)
Free
Come and try out canoeing, play volleyball, and hang out with the people from the Outdoor Recreation Center. Just show up!
Poetry and a Beverage*
8:00-10:00 p.m.
TSC Patio
Free food and beverage (non alcoholic)
Come and listen to live poetry and a band! Bring your own poetry or songs to share.
Bookstore Extended Hours
10:00-5:00 p.m.
Ongoing
Bookstore Backpack Trade-In
All Week
USU Bookstore
Get 15% off all backpacks for the new school year. If you trade in your old back pack for charity, you will get 25% off a new one!
True Blue Aggie Cheese Tour
1:30 p.m.
NFS Building (750 N 1200 E)
Free
Visitors to True Blue Aggie Cheese at Utah State University can see how cheese is made in a tour that is free. Meet in the Nutrition and Food Sciences building at 750 N. 1200 East. Tours begin at 1:30pm Monday through Friday. No tours are given on holidays. Come and learn how to make Aggie Cheese!
Sustainability Effort at Utah State University
Utah State is committed to the development and promotion of sustainable practices on campus. Please visit www.usu.edu/sustainability for more information. You can contribute to the discussion and join the sustainable students wiki community at http://sustainabilitywiki.usu.edu/. Join now to begin working toward a more sustainable lifestyle and to meet people who are also interested in these important issues!
Fun Fit Forever Fitness Classes
See http://www.usu.edu/camprec/rip/ for a complete list of classes, times and locations. Classes include boot camp, water aerobics, jazzercise, Pilates, piyo, spinning, turbo, turbo kick, and yoga. Purchase a fitness passport for $20 at the HPER Service Desk and enjoy unlimited Fun Fit Forever classes. No passport is required for the week of September 1-5.
Intramural Sports
Go to http://www.usu.edu/camprec/intramurals/fall.cfm for a complete schedule of sports and registration deadlines. You can register as a team or as a free agent. This is a great way to meet people! Contact the HPER service desk or call 797-PLAY for more information.
General Public Skating
Eccles Ice Center (2825 N 200 E)
$4.50 and $1.75 skate rental
Go to http://www.ecclesice.com/public/public_sessions.htm for a schedule of public skating sessions.
Free Drop-In Math and Stats Tutoring
8:30-5:00 p.m. in TSC 225 (behind auditorium)
5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Lundstrom Student Living Center
Go to www.usu.edu/arc for more information on tutoring and academic skills.
Aggie Blue Bikes
Ride your bike a lot? Need help fixing it?
Aggie Blue Bikes offers a student tool board free of charge! Also, if you do not know how to fix your bike, you can participate in our one-on-one tutorials and with one of our employees, and learn how!
As always, Aggie Blue Bikes offers free air for those annoying flats or low tires.
As always, Aggie Blue Bikes offers free air for those annoying flats or low tires.
Even if you don’t have a bike, you can rent one from Aggie Blue Bikes for up to a whole semester!
If you have any questions, call Aggie Blue Bikes at 797-0964 ext. 3 or email us at aggiebluebikes@gmail.com.
Drop-In Resume Edits
Career Services
University Inn, Ground Level, Room 102
Monday - Friday
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Drop in to have your resume edited and any other 10 minute questions answered!
Free Business Consultation for USU Students
Small Business Development Center, 1330 East 700 North R 214
Come get free consultation for starting up, funding, business plans, market plans, cash flow, or payroll tax - just to name a few! Call 797-2277 for more information.
Family Life Center Housing and Financial Counseling
Family Life Center
Call Glenna 435-797-7224
The Family Life Center Housing and Financial Counseling group provides free individual and family counseling and workshops. Help is available for first-time home buyers and people experiencing financial problems. Additional housing or financial information can also be obtained. Please call to make an appointment or to find out about current workshops.
Campus Resource Highlight
Utah State University Multicultural Student Services is an active and successful education outreach and retention program for students of ALL ethnicities. It is located in the Taggart Student Center room 309. This is a great way to get involved and to meet people from many different backgrounds. Visit the Multicultural Student Services Office anytime for information on the variety of clubs and organizations available to you.
What to do in Logan
Frisbee Golf
You can check out discs at the Lundstrom Student Living Center (with your student ID) or you can purchase discs at the Utah State University Outdoor Recreation Center, which is located just East of the Romney Football Stadium (1050 North 950 East to be exact). The course is free, just start at the Lundstrom Student Living Center. Start while the weather is good and you’ll be a pro by the time the snow flies.
Logan Eatery
The Pita Pit
505 East 1400 North
Perfect for your late night pita cravings. Open late! Delivery!
Monday-Thursday
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday
10:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Sunday
12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Club Spotlight
Aggie Leadership Academy (Val R. Christensen Service Center)
Aggie Leadership Academy provides an opportunity to attend an overnight or evening retreat and learn leadership and self-improvement principles. These skills are then applied through planning and participating in campus and community service projects. Go to the Student Involvement and Leadership Center, TSC 326, for details.
Tips from the A-Team
Stay here this weekend!
Students are generally more satisfied with their first year experience if they stick around on the weekends and get to know people. If you live close, it’s really tempting to take a jaunt home to raid the food cupboards and do some laundry. These first few weekends are a great time to meet new friends. Many new students are just getting to know each other, so they are more likely to ask you to join them on activities and outings. Stick around, meet some friends, and begin to experience life as an Aggie.
*University Connections Assignment
Connecting to Campus
If you are taking the USU 1010 University Connections class, the events marked with an asterisk are eligible for your Connecting to Campus assignment. Contact your Connections instructor for more information.
Aggie Passport Experience Announcement
Get your passport stamped this week!
Get an Aggie Passport from TSC 314 or at Day on the Quad. Take it to 6, 8, or 10 eligible events (listed on the website) to win fabulous prizes. To see a complete list of eligible events and prizes go to http://www.usu.edu/passport.
Attend 6 Events
Prize: $10 Gift Card from USU Dining Services
Drawing: Textbook Loan Scholarship, $25 Cafe Sabor Gift Cards, $200 Best Buy Gift Card, Nike Sweatshirt, and many more!
Attend 8 Events
Prize: $15 Gift Card from USU Dining Services
Drawing: Semester Student Fee Waiver ($309.50 value), $75 Hamiltons Gift Cards, $300 Best Buy Gift Card, and many more!
Attend 10 Events
Prize: Six-course Dinner at President & Mrs. Albrecht's Home
Drawing: In-State Semester Tuition Waiver (eligibility required), $500 Best Buy Gift Card, Dell PC with 19" monitor, 160 GB ipod classic, $75 Hamiltons Gift Cards, and many more!