Calendar

March 2008

"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.

Law School Admissions Test: free sample, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Political Science Junior Fellows have partnered with the Princeton Review to host a free sample of the LSAT and overview of law school application procedures and strategies. The deadline to sign up is Feb. 22. For more information or to register, email Mike Yawn at mike.yawn@shsu.edu.

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

*Softball- Bearkats vs. Lamar: doubleheader begins at 1 p.m. at the softball field. For more information, contact the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

"An Afternoon With Sam Houston:" from 3-5:30 p.m. in the Katy and E. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center. Join the Friends of the Museum for an exclusive preview of the soon to be released film Sam Houston, meet executive producer Denton Florian and enjoy a performance by the Huntsville Children's Choir. For more information, call the Sam Houston Memorial Museum at 936.294.1832.

*Women's Basketball - Bearkats vs. Texas State- San Marcos: at 4:30 p.m. in the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

Distinguished Educator Of The Year: annual awards ceremony at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Sherry Hirsch, events coordinator in the College of Education, at 936.294.1101.

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

Symphony Orchestra Concert: at 7:30 p.m. at the University Heights Baptist Church. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

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

"Celebrating Women Throughout History:" 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 Ashley McDonough at 936.294.3588, or the art department at 936.294.1318.

Sam Houston's Birthday Celebration: a program, from 12:30-3 p.m. at the Oakwood Cemetary and Wynne Home Arts Center. For more information, call the Sam Houston Memorial Museum at 936.294.1832.

*Softball- Bearkats vs. Northwestern State: game begins at 1 p.m. at the softball field. For more information, contact the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

*Tennis - Sam Houston vs. McNeese State: Time TBA at the McAdams Tennis Center. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

"SHSU Triathlon Clinic 2008:" group training and information sessions with coaches and guest speakers. For more information or to register, contact Dustin Joubert at 936.294.3335, or Recreational Sports at 936.295.4335.

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

RIDD Week: a full week of events, part of Reducing Irresponsible Drinking and Drugs Week. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, coordinator for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative, at 936.294.1171.

Catch A Bull By The Mock-Tail: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area, as part of RIDD Week. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, coordinator for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative, at 936.294.1171.

Happy Birthday General Sam: at 11 a.m. 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.

Interaction Reaction: from 2-3 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Room 307, as part of RIDD Week. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, coordinator for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative, at 936.294.1171.

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

Designated Driver Recruitment Drive: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area, as part of RIDD Week. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, coordinator for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative, at 936.294.1171.

Only You Can Help: from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Room 304, as part of RIDD Week. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, coordinator for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative, at 936.294.1171.

Plat It SAFE: at 6:30 p.m. at the Baseball Complex, as part of RIDD Week. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, coordinator for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative, at 936.294.1171.

*Baseball - Bearkats vs. Rice: game begins at 7 p.m. at the Baseball Complex. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

Survivor Spring Break: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area, as part of RIDD Week. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, coordinator for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative, at 936.294.1171.

Healthy Eats: 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.

Save A Kat: from 3-3:50 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Room 304, as part of RIDD Week. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, coordinator for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative, at 936.294.1171.

Economics Seminar Series: Per Fredriksson, from University of Louisville, will speak 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.

Take It To The Hoop: at 7 p.m. in the Johnson Coliseum, as part of RIDD Week. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, coordinator for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative, at 936.294.1171.

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

York Relays: at Bowers Stadium. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

Safe Sex: Smart Sex: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area, as part of RIDD Week. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, coordinator for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative, at 936.294.1171.

Collegiate Leis: from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Room 304, as part of RIDD Week. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, coordinator for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative, at 936.294.1171.

PC Paintball War: at 3 p.m. at Intramural Field 3. For more information, contact Laurie Orlando, vice president of public relations for the Program Council, at 936.294.1763.

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

Residence Halls close at 6 p.m. for Spring Recess.

Spring Break Survivor Kit: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area, as part of RIDD Week. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, coordinator for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative, at 936.294.1171.

*Baseball - Bearkats vs. Texas- Pan American: game begins at 7 p.m. at the Baseball Complex. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

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.

Girl Scouts Historical Crafts: from 9 a.m. to noon on the museum grounds. Scouts can earn their history or craft badges at the workshop. For more information, call the Sam Houston Memorial Museum at 936.294.1832.

Spinning & Weaving Demonstration: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodland Home Front Porch, on the museum grounds. For more information, call the Sam Houston Memorial Museum at 936.294.1832.

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

*Baseball - Bearkats vs. North Dakota: game begins at 7 p.m. at the Baseball Complex. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726

*Baseball - Bearkats vs. South Dakota: game begins at 5 p.m. at the Baseball Complex. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

Spring Break for Faculty and Students.

*Baseball - Bearkats vs. Houston: game begins at 7 p.m. at the Baseball Complex. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

University closed for Spring Break.

*Baseball - Bearkats vs. Central Arkansas: conference game begins at 7 p.m. at the Baseball Complex. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

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

*Baseball - Bearkats vs. Central Arkansas: conference game begins at 3 p.m. at the Baseball Complex. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

ADP Burning Issues Film: featuring "Dirty Pretty Things," 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.

"Symphony Of Imperfection:" 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 Franchesca Cox at 281.881.5308, or the art department at 936.294.1318.

Residence Halls open at 2 p.m.

*Baseball - Bearkats vs. Central Arkansas: conference game begins at 1 p.m. at the Baseball Complex. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

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

St. Patrick's Day Celebration: 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.

Study Skills Workshop Series: a series of six one-hour study skills sessions and multiple sessions daily. Series two begins the week of march 17, in the Student Advising and Mentoring Center, located in Academic Building IV, Room 210. For more information or to register, contact the SAM Center, at 936.294.4444.

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.

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.

Gender And The Hispanic World: A Panel Discussion: from 12:30-2 p.m. in the Evans Building Room 320. Featuring J. Balderas, SHSU professor of economics and international business will present, "Are remittances from female migrants larger than the money send by male migrants? Evidence from Mexican migrants in three counties in Texas" and C. Crimm, SHSU professor of history, will present "Petra and Patricia: Survival among the Anglos." For more information, call the foreign languages department at 936.294.1441.

ADP Burning Issues Film: featuring "Dirty Pretty Things," 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.

Graduate Percussion Recital: at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Building. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Steel Drum Ensemble: at noon in the Farrington Pit. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Grab And Go: Grab A Drink: 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.

Foreign Languages Trilogy Film: featuring "Holy Week in San Miguel de Allende," from 1-2 p.m. in the Evans Building Room 351. For more information, contact Debra Andrist in the foreign languages department at 936.294.1441.

Destination Graduation: from 1-3 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. For more information contact Zach Valdes, publications coordinator in the Registrar's Office, at 936.294.1035.

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.

ADP Burning Issues Film: featuring "Dirty Pretty Things," 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.

Student Horn Recital: at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Building Room 202. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Graduate Students Recital: at 8 p.m. in the Academic Building III Room 101. For more information, call the dance program at 936.294.1875.

Holy Week Processional: "rug" creation in sidewalk chalk and commentary by spanish professors from 2-3 p.m. in front of the Evans Building. For more information, call the foreign languages department at 936.294.1441.

Women's 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.

Good Friday holiday for faculty and students.

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.

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

Foreign Languages Speaker Series: featuring R. Moore, Canadian master teacher series, sponsored by student and foriegn languages. Beginning in the Evans Building Room 251 is creative writing for students from 10-11 a.m. and a poetry reading followed by a discussion from 1-2 p.m. Moore will present "Don Quixote and chaos theory" presentation from 3-4 p.m. in Evans Building Room 317. For more information, call the foreign languages department at 936.294.1441.

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

Dances@8: at 8 p.m. in the Academic Building III Room 101. For more information, call the dance program at 936.294.1875.

PC Video Game Tour: featuring MLB 2K8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. between the Health and Kinesiology Center and the Johnson Coliseum. 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.

*Softball- Bearkats vs. McNeese State: doubleheader begins at 4 p.m. at the softball field. For more information, contact the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

Battle Of The Bones: Domino Tournament: at 7 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Kat Klub. For more information, contact Laurie Orlando, vice president of public relations for the Program Council, at 936.294.1763.

Sotto Voce Tuba Guest Quartet: at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Building Room 202. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Spring Teacher Job Fair: for students seeking full-time teaching positions, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Bernard Johnson Coliseum. For more information, call Career Services at 936.294.1713

*Softball- Bearkats vs. Mcneese State: game begins at noon at the softball field. For more information, contact the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

Battle Of The Bands: at 6:30 p.m. in the Old Main Pit. For more information, contact Laurie Orlando, vice president of public relations for the Program Council, at 936.294.1763.

*Baseball - Bearkats vs. Texas Southern: conference game begins at 7 p.m. at the Baseball Complex. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

Chamber Music Masterclass: at 6:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

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

Battle Of The Bearkats: PC Game Day: 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.

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.

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

Saturday@Sam: a campus preview day. Registration, directions and a sample schedule can be found online at http://www.shsu.edu/~visitor/saturday.html. For more information, contact the Visitor Center at 936.294.1844 or visitsam@shsu.edu.

"SHSU Cello Festival!:" at 11a.m., 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

*Softball- Bearkats vs. Texas-Arlington: game begins at 1 p.m. at the softball field. For more information, contact the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

Jazz Festival Performance: at 7:30 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

"Reina Euceda And Lauren Castleberry 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 Reina Euceda at 281.352.9422, or the art department at 936.294.1318.

Flute Studio Recital: at 2 p.m. in the Recital Hall. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

*Softball- Bearkats vs. Texas-Arlington: game begins at 1 p.m. at the softball field. For more information, contact the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

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