ScholarX IS OPEN!

When: Now
Where: Look under MySam, Student Tab, ScholarX Link

ScholarX is now open and accepting applications for the 2014-2015 academic year.  For students who completed an application last year, some information will be carried over.  Please double check that the information is current and correct.  The application can be found in the MySam portal under the student tab or by going to www.shsu.edu/~fao_www/scholarships.  Applications are only available to students who have been accepted to the university.

Contact: Amy Wilson, Scholarship Coordinator
              (936-294-1774; fao.wilson@shsu.edu)

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FALL STUDY SKILLS PROGRAM

When: Series 1; Series 2; and Late Start – 6 week program
           (click the link below for dates and times)           
Where: CHSS Bldg – Mentoring Office - Room 190

Studying in college is different from the way you did it in high school and taking study skills gives you the necessary tools to succeed in college.  Click on the link below and pick a day and time that works with your class schedule then give us a call to sign up.  Each of the six sessions lasts about 50 minutes and each time you will walk away with better skills.  Call today - IT’S FREE.

Contact:  The SAM Center 936-294-4444 or 936-294-4367
Downloads: http://www.shsu.edu/~sam_www/mentoring/study_skills.html

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ART OPENING RECEPTION: Icing (Just like this...)

When: Sept. 12 - Oct. 17           
Where: Gaddis Geeslin Gallery, 1028 21st St., Huntsville

Artist Josephine Durkin explores personal and cultural fascination with home improvement and beautification. Her sculptures, paintings and installations share and rely on color and design strategies that are taught with DIY programming, while focusing on excerpts of various processes. This work acknowledges our desire for things, spaces and food to be visually seductive while emphasizing our attraction to processes that appear to be transparent and attainable. FREE admission.

Gallery hours: M-F 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Contact: 936-294-­4311

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NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS MONTH

When: October 1 – 31
Where: LSC Mall Area, the Service Desk, Facebook, Twitter

This October, IT@Sam is participating in National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Throughout the month, IT@Sam will be out in the mall area with cyber-related giveaways and games to help educate the campus on how to stay secure in an online world. Our goal is to inform the campus about social media safety as well as other topics to stay safe online. Everyone who stops by will receive an events flyer as proof of attendance. We encourage everyone to participate in our social media contests as well. Encourage your students to participate by “liking” the SHSU Service Desk Facebook Page! Here is what you can expect this year!

Contact: The Service Desk (936-294-­1950; servicedesk@shsu.edu)

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RED

When: Oct. 2-5, 2013 (Wed-Sat 8 p.m.; Sat 2 p.m.)
Where: University Theatre Center
             1740 Bobby K. Marks Drive, Huntsville, TX

Winner of the 2010 Tony Award for Best Play, Red paints the vivid picture of master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko who has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New York’s famed Four Seasons Restaurant. In the two fascinating years that follow, Rothko works feverishly with his young assistant, Ken, in his studio on the Bowery. But when Ken gains the confidence to challenge him, Rothko faces the agonizing possibility that his crowning achievement could also become his undoing. Presented by SHSU Theatre Dept; directed by Matthew Stepan.

General Admission, $10.  Box Office Phone: 936.294.1339
http://www.shsu.edu/academics/theatre/tickets/

Contact: Katie Stefaniak (4-3968; kms006@shsu.edu)

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DANCE GALLERY FESTIVAL: TEXAS EXPERIENCE

When: Oct. 4-5, 8:00 p.m.
Where: Gaertner Performing Arts Center
              Dance Theater, 815 17th Street, Huntsville

VON USSAR danceworks presents the 4th Annual Dance Gallery Festival: Texas Experience, featuring original works from emerging and renowned choreographers in the Houston area and around the world. The resident guest artists for this year’s festival are Enzo Celli of Celli Contemporary Ballet from Italy and Amy Cain and Dawn Dippel from Houston’s own contemporary jazz based company Revolve Dance Company. These one to two week residencies include choreographing a new work on Sam Houston’s students to be performed on their fall concert as well as teaching technique and choreography classes. 

General Admission, $15. Tickets available at www.shsu.edu/dance or by phone at 936.294.2339.

Contact: Dionne Sparkman Noble (4-1588; dln008@shsu.edu)

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2013 FESTIVAL OF STRINGS

When: October 4-8
Where: SHSU Campus

We are pleased to announce the 2013 Festival of Strings featuring concerts by the SHSU Symphony Orchestra, string music faculty, and internationally renowned artists.  Guests of honor include world-renowned violinist Dylana Jenson and cellist/pedagogue Pamela Frame.  The festival will also feature the Kolonneh String Quartet, a faculty ensemble in residence.

Please click on the reference link for details. More information about Dylana Jenson and Pamela Frame can be found by following: www.dylanajenson.com, www.cello.org/Newsletter/Articles/frame.html

Contact: Javier Pinell (4-1380; javierpinell@shsu.edu)
Download: Flyer

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ANIMATION AT SAM!

When: Saturday, Oct. 5, 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Where: Old Town Theatre in Downtown Huntsville

Featuring SHSU Student Films from the Department of Art Animation Program. Join us for a special meet-and-greet and screening of student short animation films. Student directors will be available to greet the public and talk about the program from 1-5 p.m.  Come by while you're at Fair on the Square to meet them, have a snack, and enter our raffle; then stick around for the first screening at 5 p.m., or swing back by at 6 p.m. for an encore screening. FREE admission.

Contact: Edward Morin (4-1318; emm026@shsu.edu)

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REBIRTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT

When: Saturday, Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Gaertner Performing Arts Center
              Dance Theater, 815 17th Street, Huntsville

Students, faculty, and the Huntsville community will have a chance to immerse themselves in the world of string performances and wonderful music at the annual Festival of Strings presented by SHSU School of Music. The festival will feature several concerts including Rebirth with music of Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man, Rimsky-Korsakov’s Russian Easter Overture, Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D major with returning guest of honor violinist Dylana Jenson and conductor Zachary Carrettin with Conductor Emeritus Dr. Carol Smith.

General admission, $15; Seniors, $12; $5 SHSU students. Tickets available at www.shsu.edu/boxoffice or by phone at 936.294.2339.

Contact: Zach Carrettin, zic002@shsu.edu or music@shsu.edu
Download: Flyer

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INTERNAL GRANT SUBMISSIONS DUE

When: Enhancement Research Grant (ERG)–Oct. 7, 2013, 5 p.m.
           Faculty Research Grant (FRG)–Oct. 14, 2013, 5 p.m.
Where: Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP)

The 2014 Internal Grant Guidelines and Application Forms are posted and can be accessed at the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs website under the Internal Grants section.  Tenured and tenure-track faculty are encouraged to apply.

The ERG will run from June 1, 2014, through May 31, 2015 and is a maximum grant of $15,000.  The FRG will run from June 1, 2014, through August 31, 2014 and is a maximum grant of $5,000. 

Contact: Peggy Ellenberger (4-3866, ellenberger@shsu.edu)
Website: Internal grant guidelines and application forms can be
              reviewed at www.shsu.edu/~rgs_www/internalfund/

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SF PERFORMANCE WITH GUEST ARTIST: PAMELA FRAME

When: Tuesday, Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Gaertner Performing Arts Center
              Recital Hall, 815 17th Street, Huntsville

Students, faculty, and the Huntsville community will have a chance to immerse themselves in the world of string performances and wonderful music at the annual Festival of Strings. The festival will conclude with a concert with renowned cellist Pamela Frame who will be performing with the student chamber ensembles in the PAC Recital Hall. Ms. Frame is Associate Professor of Cello at the Eastman School of Music. She has toured with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and has appeared at the Marlboro Festival, Festival Casals, and the Skaneateles Festival. FREE admission.

Contact: Javier Pinell (4-1380; javierpinell@shsu.edu)

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TEXAS PRISON GANGS

When: October 8, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Hazel B. Kerper Courtroom

Emil Garza, the head of the Security Threat Group Management Office at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, will discuss gangs in Texas state prisons as part of a special presentation in Professor Rissie Owens class. Interested students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend.

Contact: Beth Kuhles, (4-4425; kuhles@shsu.edu)

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FREE FLU SHOTS FOR SHSU FACULTY AND STAFF

When: Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 1:00-7:00 p.m.
Where: The Woodlands Center, Room 109

Participants should bring their SAM ID and wear clothing that gives the health providers easy access to the upper arm.

Contact: Lisa Chaddick Clarkson (4-4347; ldc010@shsu.edu)

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JOSEPH PALMER GUEST RECITAL, GUITAR

When: Thursday, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Gaertner Performing Arts Center
              Concert Hall, 815 17th Street, Huntsville

Award-winning Joseph Palmer is one of the most exciting musicians to ever play the guitar and is quickly coming to the forefront of a new generation of guitarists. His attention to details allows him to fully commit and communicate his ideas to the audience. Mr. Palmer has won top prizes in seven international guitar competitions.  The program will include some lesser-known landmark compositions for the instrument including pieces by Scarlatti, Werthmuller, Ponce, Walton, and Ginastera. The concert will be approximately an hour and a half with a small intermission.

General Admission, $15; Seniors, $12; Students, $5. Tickets available at www.shsu.edu/boxoffice or by phone at 936.294.2339.

Contact: Alejandro Montiel, axm025@shsu.edu

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FACULTY SENATE MEETINGS

When: Thursday, Oct. 10, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
            Thursday, Oct. 24, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Where: Austin Hall

The Faculty Senate invites faculty members as well as other members of the SHSU community to attend its scheduled meetings. Please contact Dr. James for information on upcoming special guests and topics of discussion.

Contact: C. Renee James (4-­4888; phy_crj@shsu.edu)

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CREEKFEST: ADVENTURE RUN & FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Cypress Creek Cultural District

CreekFest is a FREE one-day festival that promotes the parks, museum, library, visual and performing arts, and other community resources in the Cypress Creek Cultural District. Visit with staff and faculty from SHSU’s various colleges and show off your Bearkat Pride as you enjoy the featured activities—including outdoor adventure races, live music, local art and much more!

Contact: Carmalee Leighton (281-290-2900; carmalee@shsu.edu)
Website: www.creekfesthouston.com

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIPS 101

When: Mon., Oct. 14 and Tue., Oct. 15, 10:00 a.m.
Where: Hazel B. Kerper Courtroom

Dr. Jim Dozier, Internship Coordinator for the College of Criminal Justice, will provide an overview of the internship program which is designed to provide students in their senior year valuable work experience, on-the-job training, and an opportunity to develop a professional networking base for the future.

Contact: Beth Kuhles (4-4425; kuhles@shsu.edu)

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS

The Crime Victims’ Institute, which studies the impact of crime on victims, relatives and society, and the Crime Victim Services Alliance, a student organization dedicated to victim advocacy, will hold three events in October in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The events include:

When: Oct. 14-18, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: SHSU Mall Area

“The Clothesline Project” invites students to decorate t-shirts honoring domestic violence victims from across the state and to learn more about the issue. The T-shirts will be displayed beginning on Oct. 21 in the Mall area.

When: Oct. 21, 6 p.m.
Where: Lowman Student Center Theatre

The CVI and CVSA will host a screening and panel discussion on “Telling Amy’s Story,” a documentary that chronicles the case of a Pennsylvania woman who was shot to death by her husband after years of abuse.

When: Oct. 30, 2 p.m.
Where: Hazel B. Kerper Courtroom

The new Voices Lecture Series, designed to explore victimization issues and victim services, will debut with a presentation by Barbie Brashear, Executive Director of the Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council.

Contact: Beth Kuhles (4-4425; kuhles@shsu.edu)

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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AFTERNOON RESEARCH TEA
(Research Subject is EWCAT)

When: October 16 at 3:30 p.m.
Where: Eleanor and Charles Garrett TEC, Room 279

Faculty are invited to attend the College of Education Afternoon Research Tea (subject is EWCAT).  EWCAT stands for Ethics, Western Civilization, and American Traditions.  The EWCAT program employs assignment of complete original texts, class discussion, peer-led team learning, and a focus on the implications of the class material for the ethical and moral challenges confronted by our students. This presentation will share the program's design, implementation and the results of an empirical test of efficacy. Students exposed to classes taught in the EWCAT format wrote better, had fewer absences, showed greater motivation for critical thinking, indicated great applicability of the course material to their lives and careers, and evaluated the classes as superior to traditionally taught control classes. We will share insights from instructors, student feedback, and plans for future implementations. 

Contact: Sherry Hirsch (4-3304; edu_slh@shsu.edu)

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EXPLORING MAJORS FAIR

When: Wed., Oct. 16, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: LSC Ballroom

The Exploring Majors Fair provides students an opportunity to be advised, learn more about major and minor choices, and talk with representatives from a variety of student support departments.

Contact: Student Success Initiatives, 936-294-3422

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TROJAN WOMEN

When: October 16-19 (Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sat 2 p.m.)
Where: University Theatre Center
             1740 Bobby K. Marks Drive, Huntsville

A wooden horse appears at the gates of Troy with a secret in its belly. For the Trojans, it means a victory. For the Greeks, it means that by sunrise, an enemy city will be razed to the ground. Euripides' enduring drama explores that grim morning, as the women of Troy await their fate amid a wasteland. Presented by SHSU Theatre Dept; directed by David McTier.

General Admission, $15. Box Office Phone: 936.294.1339 http://www.shsu.edu/academics/theatre/tickets/

Contact: Katie Stefaniak (4-3968; kms006@shsu.edu)

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OPEN HOUSE EVENT

When: Thursday, Oct. 17, 4-7:00 p.m.
Where: SHSU - University Park

SHSU brings a quality education even closer to home—come visit the newest location in Houston, Texas! Meet our distinguished faculty and learn about the variety of degrees and nationally-recognized programs offered by Sam Houston State University.

Contact: Carmalee Leighton (281-290-2900; carmalee@shsu.edu)

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BETO LECTURE: DAVID M. KENNEDY

When: Friday, Oct. 18, 9:30 p.m.
Where: Hazel B. Kerper Courtroom

The Beto Chair Lecture for Fall 2013 will feature David M. Kennedy, director of the Center for Crime Prevention and Control at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York. The Center focuses on crime prevention initiatives to combat violent street groups, gun violence and gun trafficking, overt drug markets, and domestic violence by building relations between the community and law enforcement, strengthening neighborhoods, and reducing arrests and incarceration. The presentation will be carried live on the Web at www.cjcenter.org/live.

Contact: Beth Kuhles (4-4425; kuhles@shsu.edu)

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BEARKATS READ TO SUCCEED THE POWER OF HABIT STUDENT CONTESTS

When: Now
Where: Student Success Initiatives, AB4 202

Get your entry in today!
Poetry Contest - Deadline: October 18:  Poetry Contest Details
Freshman Essay Contest - Deadline: October 25: Essay Contest Details
Juried Art Contest and Exhibit - Submission Date - October 31 Art Contest Details

Contact: Casey Hyde: Student Success Initiatives, 936-294-3422
Downloads: Bearkats Read to Succeed

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GRE PREP PROGRAM

When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: SHSU Main Campus, location TBD

Nervous about taking the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)?  This program is set up to give you helpful test taking techniques to use when you are ready to take the GRE.  This program is free, but space is limited. Registration for this program is required.

Contact: John Jordan 936-294-4403
              or Margaret Ferguson 936-294-4361

Downloads: http://www.shsu.edu/~sam_www/mentoring/gre_review.html

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FREE FLU SHOTS FOR SHSU FACULTY AND STAFF

When: Tues. & Wed., Oct. 22 & 23, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: James & Nancy Gaertner Performing Arts Center Lobby

Participants should bring their SAM ID and wear clothing that gives the health providers easy access to the upper arm.

Contact: Lisa Chaddick Clarkson (4-4347; ldc010@shsu.edu)

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REAL TALK w/CJ: OFFICER ERIC VENTO, HIDTA

When: Wednesday, Oct. 23, 3:00 p.m.
Where: Hazel B. Kerper Courtroom

Officer Vento of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Unit will discuss gangs in Houston and efforts to disrupt and dismantle these drug trafficking organizations. The presentation will be available live on the Web at www.cjcenter.org/live.

Contact: Beth Kuhles (4-4425; kuhles@shsu.edu)

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OUTSTANDING TEACHING ASSISTANT AWARD

Deadline:  November 1, 2013
Where: Office of Graduate Studies

The Office of Graduate Studies & the Professional and Academic Center for Excellence (P.A.C.E) are soliciting nominations for the SHSU Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award for academic year 2013-2014. This award will honor an exceptional graduate student teaching assistant who demonstrates effective, innovative teaching of undergraduate students.  Nominators may include SHSU department chairs, graduate advisors, faculty, and undergraduate students.  Please see attached flyer for more information.

Contact: Marsha Harman (harman@shsu.edu, x4-2689)
Download: Flyer

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SERVING YOU AT THE TESTING CENTER

When: June - December, 2013
Where: Testing Center, Academic Building IV, Room 102

Get credit for what you already know! Save time and money and move toward graduating early! The Testing Center offers credit-by-exam programs to help you accomplish this. The Testing Center is open Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm.  This is an open testing facility (testing currently enrolled SHSU students as well as those who are not SHSU students), and we encourage people from all walks and stages of life to utilize our facilities for testing purposes.  The Testing Center has limited seating for testing so reservations for testing are made on a first-come, first-served basis. The staff of the Testing Center are happy to be of service to you.  If you have questions or need additional information concerning any of our services, staff, or testing facilities please do not hesitate to contact us.

Contact: Anita Furr (4-1221; test.ctr@shsu.edu)
Download: Register online at www.shsu.edu/testing

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BUCKET LIST ASTRONOMY TOUR (BLAsT) CLASS

When: Summer I 2014
Where: Arizona and Australia

The Department of Physics invites you to join the Bucket List Astronomy Tour Class. Learn the skies from Arizona to Australia during Summer I 2014, while getting credit for any of four astronomy classes – PHYS 1311, PHYS 1312, PHYS 1111, and/or PHYS 1112. Experience winter in June, see upside-down constellations, visit historical observatories, find out what different cultures knew about the sky, and learn astronomy from experience, not just from a textbook. Koala and kangaroo petting are optional.

Contact: C. Renee James (4-­4888; phy_crj@shsu.edu)

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