Calendar

February 2008

Mbira Camp: Time TBA, in the Music Building. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Twelfth Class Day. Last day to drop a course for a 100 percent refund.

Deadline for degree applications, to be filed in Registrar's Office, by students graduating May 2008.

Economics Seminar Series: Carlo Alcaraz Pribaz, from Banco de Mexico, will speak about "The Informal Labor Market in Mexico: A Job Search Model" from 2:30-4 p.m. in the Smith-Hutson Building Room 139. For more information, contact Hiranya Nath, associate professor in the economics and international business department, at 936.294.1265.

Cherokee Indian Culture And Crafts: a demonstration, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall on the museum grounds. For more information, call the Sam Houston Memorial Museum at 936.294.1832.

*Tennis - Sam Houston vs. Southern Mississippi: at 1 p.m. at the McAdams Tennis Center. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

"Underground Railroad Journey:" a Program Council art exhibit, in the LSC Art Gallery. The LSC Art Gallery is located in the lobby of the Lowman Student Center, and is open during building hours. For more information, contact Chuck Collins at 936.294.3077, or the art department at 936.294.1318.

Economics Seminar Series: Guoning Yang, from Indiana University, will speak about "Firm Heterogeneities, Click-through Fees and Pricing in Oligopoly: Theory and Evidence" from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Smith-Hutson Building Room 139. For more information, contact Hiranya Nath, associate professor in the economics and international business department, at 936.294.1265.

"Folk Festival Snapshots:" an exhibit in the Katy and E. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center. For more information, call the Sam Houston Memorial Museum at 936.294.1832.

Effective Resume Writing Workshop: from noon to 1 p.m. in the Career Services Building Library. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch. For more information, contact Career Services at 936.294.1713.

Thinkfast Game Show: at 7 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. For more information, contact Laurie Orlando, vice president of public relations for the Program Council, at 936.294.1763.

"Don't Fake It": from 11 a.m. to noon in the Lowman Student Center Room 302. SWAAT will help you learn the truth about the law and how misrepresenting your age can affect your record, answered by a Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission agent. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, coordinator for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative, at 936.294.1171.

How To 'Work' The Career Fair Workshop: from 3-4 p.m. in the Career Services Building Library. For more information, contact Career Services at 936.294.1713.

Semi-Annual Poetry Jam: at 7 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. For more information, contact Laurie Orlando, vice president of public relations for the Program Council, at 936.294.1763.

Master Of Fine Arts Thesis Concert: at 8 p.m. in the Academic Building III Room 101. For more information, call the dance program at 936.294.1875.

Soul Food Cook-Off: at noon in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. For more information, contact Laurie Orlando, vice president of public relations for the Program Council, at 936.294.1763.

Effective Resume Writing Workshop: from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Career Services Building Library. For more information, contact Career Services at 936.294.1713.

Economics Seminar Series: Ming Chien Lo, from St. Cloud State University, will speak about "Nonlinear PPP Deviations: A Monte Carlo Investigation of Their Unconditional Half-Life" from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Smith-Hutson Building Room 139. For more information, contact Hiranya Nath, associate professor in the economics and international business department, at 936.294.1265.

Graduate School Information Session: at 5:30 p.m. in the SAM Center. For more information or to register, call the Student Advising and Mentoring Center at 936.294.4444.

*Women's Basketball- Bearkats vs. UTSA: at 6:30 p.m. in the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

PC Movie Night: American Gangster: at 7 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Theater. For more information, contact Laurie Orlando, vice president of public relations for the Program Council, at 936.294.1763.

Entrance And Scholarship Auditions For Dance: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Academic Building III Room 102. For more information, call the dance program at 936.294.1875.

Spinning And Weaving: a demonstration, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodland Home Front Porch. For more information, call the Sam Houston Memorial Museum at 936.294.1832.

*Softball- Bearkats vs. Prairie View A&M: game begins at 2 p.m. at the softball field. For more information, contact the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

Master Of Fine Arts Thesis Concert: at 2 p.m. in the Academic Building III Room 101. For more information, call the dance program at 936.294.1875.

ADP Burning Issues Film: featuring "Away From Her," at 7 p.m. at the Walker Education Center. For more information, contact Joyce McCauley, chair of the American Democracy Project, at 936.294.3754.

*Men's Basketball- Bearkats vs. Texas A&M Corpus Christi: at 7 p.m. in the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

Girl Scouts Historical Crafts Workshop: from 9 a.m. to noon, Girl Scouts can earn history or crafts badge at the museum grounds. For more information, call the Sam Houston Memorial Museum at 936.294.1832.

Works By Sam Sullivan: an art exhibit, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the SOFA Gallery. The SOFA Gallery is located in Art Building A Room 101. For more information, contact Matt Guest in the art department, at 936.294.1318.

Piney Woods Lecture Series: Keri Kornalson, mathematician from Grinnell College, will give her lecture titled "Loosen Up: Tight Frames in R^2" from 2-3 p.m. in the Lee Drain Building Room 214. Following the lecture, a reception will be held in the LDB on the fourth floor. For more information, call the mathematics and statistics department, at 936.294.1563.

How To 'Work' The Career Fair Workshop: from 3-4 p.m. in the Career Services Building Library. For more information, contact Career Services at 936.294.1713.

Trumpet Studio Recital: two performances, at 6 and 7:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

ADP Burning Issues Film: featuring "Away From Her," at 3:30 p.m. at the Lowman Student Center Theater. For more information, contact Joyce McCauley, chair of the American Democracy Project, at 936.294.3754.

Jazz Concert: Time TBA in the Killinger Auditorium. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Summer Camp And Job Fair: for students seeking summer jobs or internships, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. For more information, call Career Services at 936.294.1713

ADP Burning Issues Film: featuring "Away From Her," at 3:30 p.m. at the Lowman Student Center Theater. For more information, contact Joyce McCauley, chair of the American Democracy Project, at 936.294.3754.

Valentine's Hay Rides: at 5 p.m. at the Sam Houston Memorial Museum Gazebo. For more information, contact Laurie Orlando, vice president of public relations for the Program Council, at 936.294.1763.

*Men's Basketball - Bearkats vs. Northwestern State: at 7 p.m. in the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

SHSU Faculty—Up Close And Personal: series which will give students the opportunity to get to know faculty members outside the classroom, will feature Vic Sower. For more information or to register, call the Student Advising and Mentoring Center at 936.294.4444.

Master Of Fine Arts Thesis Concert: at 8 p.m. in the Academic Building III Room 101. For more information, call the dance program at 936.294.1875.

Dip A Valentine: at noon in the Paw Print Food Court. For more information, contact Laurie Orlando, vice president of public relations for the Program Council, at 936.294.1763.

Effective Resume Writing Workshop: from noon to 1 p.m. in the Career Services Building Library. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch. For more information, contact Career Services at 936.294.1713.

"Stupid Cupid": from 2-3 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Room 304. The SWAAT event will include a peer discussion about friendship, dating, and sex, and how these relationships are influenced by alcohol and drugs. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, coordinator for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative, at 936.294.1171.

Chinese Orchestra Performance: Time TBA in the Killinger Auditorium. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

The Winter Sky and Hubble Vision: 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.

PC Bingo Boogie Nights: at 7 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Room 320. For more information, contact Laurie Orlando, vice president of public relations for the Program Council, at 936.294.1763.

Kick Wheel Pottery Making Demonstration: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Raven's Pottery, on the museum grounds. For more information, call the Sam Houston Memorial Museum at 936.294.1832.

*Softball- Bearkats vs. North Texas: Time TBA at the softball field. For more information, contact the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

*Women's Basketball- Bearkats vs. Central Arkansas: at 6:30 p.m. in the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

Ying Hui Feng Senior Show: an art exhibit, in the LSC Art Gallery. The LSC Art Gallery is located in the lobby of the Lowman Student Center, and is open during building hours. For more information, contact Ying Hui Feng at 281.386.8678, or the art department at 936.294.1318.

Works By Jennifer D. Anderson, George Lorio and Michael McFalls: an art exhibit, in the Gaddis Geeslin Gallery, located in Art Building F. A reception will be held February 28, from 5-7 p.m. For more information, contact the art department, at 936.294.1317.

Works By Adam Brown: an art exhibit, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the SOFA Gallery. The SOFA Gallery is located in Art Building A Room 101. For more information, contact Matt Guest in the art department, at 936.294.1318.

Faculty Trumpet Recital: at 7:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

GRE/GMAT Review: seven two-hour sessions, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the SAM Center, located in Academic Building IV Room 210. For more information or to register, call the Student Advising and Mentoring Center at 936.294.4444.

Business Career Fair: for students seeking full-time jobs or internships, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. For more information, call the College of Business Administration at 936.294.1254.

"The Skin Of Our Teeth": theatre performance, at 8 p.m. in the University Theatre Center's Mainstage Theatre. A 2 p.m. matinee will also be held on Saturday. Tickets are $8. For more information, call the theatre department at 936.294.1329.

Grab And Go: Grab A Snack: at noon in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. For more information, contact Laurie Orlando, vice president of public relations for the Program Council, at 936.294.1763.

Successful Interviewing Skills Workshop: from noon to 1 p.m. in the Career Services Building Library. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch. For more information, contact Career Services at 936.294.1713.

Grassroots: Conversations On Leadership In A Diverse Community: a speaker lecture series, with guest speaker Doris Rodriguez. For more information or to register, contact the Student Advising and Mentoring Center, at 936.294.4444.

"Decisions Under The Influence": from noon to 1 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Room 304. The SWAAT event will show students a series of typical college scenarios, apply various decisions and then develop a "survival kit." For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, coordinator for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative, at 936.294.1171.

Job Offer Evaluation And Salary Negotiation Workshop: from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Career Services Building Library. For more information, contact Career Services at 936.294.1713.

Mu Tau Omega Coffeehouse Concert: at 7 p.m. in the Music Building. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Blacksmithing And Woodworking Demonstration: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Joshua's Forge, on the museum grounds. For more information, call the Sam Houston Memorial Museum at 936.294.1832.

*Women's Basketball- Bearkats vs. SFA: at 3 p.m. in the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

Choir Concert: at 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Huntsville. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Student Piano Recital: at 7:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Exhibit: an art exhibit, in the LSC Art Gallery. The LSC Art Gallery is located in the lobby of the Lowman Student Center, and is open during building hours. For more information, contact Penelope Hasekoester at 936.294.1330, or the art department at 936.294.1318.

Works By Nicole Marazzo: an art exhibit, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the SOFA Gallery. The SOFA Gallery is located in Art Building A Room 101. For more information, contact Matt Guest in the art department, at 936.294.1318.

Reducing Irresponsible Drinking And Drugs Week: Time and Location TBA. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, coordinator for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative, at 936.294.1171.

Walt Disney World College Program: from 5-6 p.m. in the Smith-Hudson Building Room 134. For more information, contact Logan Smith or visit the Disney College Program Web site.

Duo Clarinet Recital: at 7:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Region VI Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival: nationally-recognized festival, to be held on the SHSU campus this year, with performances from universities in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, New Mexico and Louisiana. Performances are open to the general public. Tickets for all shows are $10. For more information or a list of performance schedules, contact the UTC Box Office at 936.294.1339 or visit http://www.shsu.edu/~drm_www/.

Walt Disney World College Program: from 2-3 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Room 302. For more information, contact Logan Smith or visit the Disney College Program Web site.

Concert Band Performance: at 7:30 p.m. in the Killinger Auditorium. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Reception for Outstanding Freshmen and Sophomore Students: from 1-3 p.m. in Austin Hall, sponsored by the Elliot T. Bowers Honors Program Honors Program. For freshman and sophomore students who want to learn information about honors education, academic scholarships, study abroad programs, Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Theta Kappa, Golden Key, Orange Keys, Alpha Chi and the McNair Scholarship program. For more information, contact Maria Holmes, in the Honors Program Office, at 936.294.1477.

"wRite of Passage": from 2-3 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Room 304. Through the SWAAT event, students can explore the thoughts of fellow Bearkats and share experiences with fact or fiction as you walk through the "wRite of Passage." For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, coordinator for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative, at 936.294.1171.

Piney Woods Lecture Series: Minerva Cordero-Epperson, mathematician from the University of Texas at Austin, will speak from 2-3 p.m. in the Lee Drain Building Room 214. Following the lecture, a reception will be held in the LDB on the fourth floor. For more information, call the mathematics and statistics department, at 936.294.1563.

PC Bingo Boogie Nights: at 7 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. For more information, contact Laurie Orlando, vice president of public relations for the Program Council, at 936.294.1763.

Works By Jennifer D. Anderson, George Lorio and Michael McFalls: a reception for the art exhibit, in the Gaddis Geeslin Gallery, located in Art Building F. The reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. For more information, contact the art department, at 936.294.1317.

*Women's Basketball- Bearkats vs. Texas-Arlington: at 6:30 p.m. in the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

Mini GRE Prep Program: from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the University Center. For more information or to register, call the Student Advising and Mentoring Center at 936.294.4444.

Sam Houston SCEC Annual Special Education Conference: with Temple Grandin, a world-renowned speaker and associate professor at Colorado State University, who herself has autism, will be "Exploring Austism: Thinking in Pictures," at the Region VI Professional Development Center. For more information, contact James Williams Jr., president/ conference director for the Sam Houston Council for Exceptional Children, at 832.452.3155.