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July 2008
1	Final exams for first summer session. Residence halls close at 10 p.m. The Colors Of Summer And The Cowboy Astronomer: a series in the planetarium, at 2 p.m. in the Farrington Building Room 102. For more information, contact Michael Prokosch, with the physics department at 936.294.3664.
4	University closed for holiday. First summer session ends.
7-28	Summer Study Skills Workshop Series II: four, one-hour study skills sessions that will discuss "introduction to study skills," procrastination, time management, reading textbooks, test taking and stress management. Monday sessions will be held at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the SAM Center. For more information, or to register, call 936.294.4444 or visit the Student Advising & Mentoring Center, located in Academic Building IV Room 210.
7	Residence halls open for occupancy, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration for undergraduate and graduate students.
8-29	LSAT Prep Course: a four-week program led by philosophy professor Glenn Sanford to teach students interested in attending law school the basics of the required standardized admission test. Class size is limited and students must register. For more information, or to register, contact Margaret Ferguson, SAM Center staff associate, at 936.294.4628. Summer Study Skills Workshop Series II: four, one-hour study skills sessions that will discuss "introduction to study skills," procrastination, time management, reading textbooks, test taking and stress management. Tuesday sessions will be held at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the SAM Center. For more information, or to register, call 936.294.4444 or visit the Student Advising & Mentoring Center, located in Academic Building IV Room 210.
8	Classes begin for second summer session.
9-30	Summer Study Skills Workshop Series II: four, one-hour study skills sessions that will discuss "introduction to study skills," procrastination, time management, reading textbooks, test taking and stress management. Wednesday sessions will be held at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the SAM Center. For more information, or to register, call 936.294.4444 or visit the Student Advising & Mentoring Center, located in Academic Building IV Room 210.
9	Last day to register and process schedule changes. Refer to the schedule of classes for details.
11	Last day to drop without a "Q" and receive 100 percent refund. The Colors Of Summer And The Cowboy Astronomer: a series in the planetarium, at 7 p.m. in the Farrington Building Room 102. For more information, contact Michael Prokosch, with the physics department at 936.294.3664.
15	The Colors Of Summer And The Cowboy Astronomer: a series in the planetarium, at 2 p.m. in the Farrington Building Room 102. For more information, contact Michael Prokosch, with the physics department at 936.294.3664.
16	Graduate School Program: from 5-6 p.m. in the SAM Center. The meeting allows students interested in attending graduate school to find answers about financial aid, organizing their application and the Graduate School timeline. For more information, contact Amanda Amacker at 936.294.4444 or visit the Student Advising & Mentoring Center, located in Academic Building IV Room 210.
25	The Colors Of Summer And The Cowboy Astronomer: a series in the planetarium, at 7 p.m. in the Farrington Building Room 102. For more information, contact Michael Prokosch, with the physics department at 936.294.3664.
28-8/1	Camp Invention: for children entering first through sixth grades. Fostering creativity and invention, the day camp gives children the opportunity to " clean up a polluted environment, build extravagant new art displays and explore the planet Mars," as well as invent their own games. For more information, visit www.campinvention.org or call 936.295.6935.
29	The Colors Of Summer And The Cowboy Astronomer: a series in the planetarium, at 2 p.m. in the Farrington Building Room 102. For more information, contact Michael Prokosch, with the physics department at 936.294.3664.
30	"What's Your Personality Type?": an interactive workshop, from 4-5 p.m. in the Career Services Library, will teach participants how to communicate with various personality types, how to fight fair and improve listening skills. For more information, contact Claire Thompson with Career Services, at 936. 294.1713.
*Only "home game" athletic events are listed here. For a complete Bearkat schedule visit the SHSU Athletics Web site.

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