November 2013 Calendar

"We Are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Hero of Namibia, Formerly Known as South-West Africa, From the German Sudwesafrika, Between the Years 1884-1915:" a theatre performance of the Jackie Sibblies Drury play, at 8 p.m. in the University Theatre Center's Showcase Theatre. A 2 p.m. matinee will also be held on Saturday. Tickets are $10 for general admission. For more information, call the department of theatre and musical theatre at 936.294.1329.

Fourth Annual Photography Contest Exhibition: in the Katy & E. Don Walker Sr. Education Center Exhibit Gallery. The exhibit will showcase all of the photos entered into this year's contest in the categories of travel; food; action; old; new; faces; flora and fauna; and black and white. For more information, contact Megan Buro, Sam Houston Memorial Museum marketing coordinator, at 936.294.3839 or "like" the museum on Facebook.

English Friday Faculty Forum: featuring Julie Hall, professor of English, from 3-4 p.m. in Evans Complex Room 212. Hall will share some of her research on 19th century American literature during the forum, which is designed to highlight research by graduate faculty and fellow graduate students. For more information, contact Paul Child, professor of English, at 936.294.1412.

ROY G. BIV: the graduate dance choreography concert, at 8 p.m. each evening in the Gaertner Performing Arts Center Dance Theater. General admission is $10. For more information, call the department of dance at 936.294.1875.

College of Education Distinguished Educator of the Year Nomination Deadline: recognizing alumni educators who have made significant contributions to the field five categories—Distinguished Elementary Teacher, Distinguished Secondary Teacher, Distinguished Support Professional, Distinguished Administrator and Friend of Education. Nominees and winners will be recognized during the annual gala on March 1, 2014, in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. Nominations forms are available online. For more information, contact Sherry Hirsch, COE events coordinator, at 936.294.1101.

Spinning and Weaving: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Woodland Home Front Porch, on the Sam Houston Memorial Museum grounds. For more information, contact Megan Buro, museum marketing coordinator, at 936.294.3839 or "like" the museum on Facebook.

*Women's Volleyball vs. Central Arkansas: at 2 p.m. in the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

STEM Job Fair: for full-time employment and internships in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. For more information, contact Career Services at 936.294.1713.

"We've Got You Covered—The Ins and Outs of Insurance:" a Student Money Management Center workshop, from 11 a.m. to noon in Lowman Student Center Room 315. The SMMC will guide students through the ins and outs of everything from car to life insurance. For more information, contact SMMC program coordinator Andrea Rabon at 936.294.2602.

Nine-Ball Tournament: a free Kat Klub tournament, at 5 p.m. in the Kat Klub, on the first floor of the Lowman Student Center. For more information on any of the Kat Klub tournaments, contact Kat Klub operations supervisor Zach Madeley at 936.294.3766.

Student Alumni Association Meeting: at 5 p.m. in College of Humanities and Social Sciences Building Room 140. The SAA is open to all students. For more information, contact Amy Pfeil, assistant director for alumni clubs and constituent programs for SHSU Alumni Relations, at 936.294.4095.

Faculty Wind Recital: at 7:30 p.m. in the Gaertner Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. Admission is free. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Bearkats Read to Succeed Author's Forum: a series of presentations and a keynote address featuring the author of this year's common reader selection The Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg. For more information, contact the First Year Experience Office at 936.294.3422.

"We've Got You Covered—The Ins and Outs of Insurance:" a Student Money Management Center workshop, from 10-11 a.m. in Lowman Student Center Room 315. The SMMC will guide students through the ins and outs of everything from car to life insurance. For more information, contact SMMC program coordinator Andrea Rabon at 936.294.2602.

"The Power of Habit:" the keynote address for the Bearkats Read To Succeed Author's Forum, featuring Charles Duhigg, a Pulitzer-prize winning New York Times investigative reporter and author of the book The Power of Habit, at 11 a.m. in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. A booksigning will follow. For more information, contact the First Year Experience Office at 936.294.3422.

Bearkats Read To Succeed Writer's Workshop: a BRTS author's forum event, featuring Charles Duhigg, a Pulitzer-prize winning New York Times investigative reporter and author of the book The Power of Habit, at 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Theater. For more information, contact the First Year Experience Office at 936.294.3422.

"Market Research: Consumer Behavior:" a Bearkats Read To Succeed Author's Forum presentation, from 3-4:20 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. Susan Saurage-Altenloh, president of Saurage Marketing Research, and Renee Gravois-Lee, SHSU marketing professor, will discuss designing research strategies and employing creative hybrid research methodologies that find and deliver successful “habit-forming” marketing strategies incorporating strategic planning and brand development. For more information, contact the First Year Experience Office at 936.294.3422.

Bearkats Read To Succeed Art Gallery Reception and Award Ceremony: a BRTS author's forum event, from 5-6 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Art Gallery. For more information, contact the First Year Experience Office at 936.294.3422.

Eight-Ball Tournament: a free Kat Klub tournament, at 5 p.m. in the Kat Klub, on the first floor of the Lowman Student Center. For more information on any of the Kat Klub tournaments, contact Kat Klub operations supervisor Zach Madeley at 936.294.3766.

Haven LGBTQ Training Conference: from 5-6 p.m. in Lowman Student Center Room 307. The session—for faculty, staff and students—will provide an opportunity to develop a better understanding of sexual orientation diversity issues and their impact upon individuals, SHSU and society. Participants are asked to register by Oct. 31. Seating is limited. For more information, or to register, contact Maryam Ilahi, Counseling Center staff psychologist, at 936.294.1720.

No Limit Texas Hold 'Em Tournament: a free Kat Klub tournament, at 5 p.m. in the Kat Klub, on the first floor of the Lowman Student Center. For more information on any of the Kat Klub tournaments, contact Kat Klub operations supervisor Zach Madeley at 936.294.3766.

“The Peopling of the Americas—Is Clovis First Finally Dead?:” an archeology month presentation, featuring W.W. "Dub" Crook, in the Katy & E. Don Walker Sr. Education Center. A reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Walker Education Center Atrium, followed by Crook's lecture at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. For more information, contact Megan Buro, Sam Houston Memorial Museum marketing coordinator, at 936.294.3839 or "like" the museum on Facebook.

"Psychology of Habits:" a Bearkats Read To Succeed Author's Forum presentation, from 9:30-10:50 a.m. in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. PACE director Marsha Harman will discuss whether we control our habits or our habits control us, highlighting psychological research that suggests how we can break and form habits. For more information, contact the First Year Experience Office at 936.294.3422.

"Psychology of Habits:" a Bearkats Read To Succeed Author's Forum presentation, from 9:30-10:50 a.m. in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. PACE director Marsha Harman will discuss whether we control our habits or our habits control us, highlighting psychological research that suggests how we can break and form habits. For more information, contact the First Year Experience Office at 936.294.3422.

"History and the Habits of Racial Privilege:" a Bearkats Read To Succeed Author's Forum presentation, from 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. Associatre professor of history Jeffrey Littlejohn will explore the historical and present advantages that whites enjoy, as we discuss the history of American race relations and the habits of racial privilege that continue to operate today. For more information, contact the First Year Experience Office at 936.294.3422.

No Limit Texas Hold 'Em Tournament: a free Kat Klub tournament, at 5 p.m. in the Kat Klub, on the first floor of the Lowman Student Center. For more information on any of the Kat Klub tournaments, contact Kat Klub operations supervisor Zach Madeley at 936.294.3766.

*Women's Volleyball vs. McNeese State: at 7 p.m. in the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

University Percussion Ensemble Concert: at 7:30 p.m. in the Gaertner Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for senior citizens and $5 for SHSU students. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Leann Huddelston Thesis Concert: a graduate dance choreography concert, at 8 p.m. each evening in the Gaertner Performing Arts Center Dance Theater. Admission is free. For more information, call the department of dance at 936.294.1875.

"Chaos and Order:" a planetarium series program, at 7 p.m. in Farrington Building Room 102. The program explores the "color" of math, highlighting the geometric forms, algorithms and simulations to chaos theory, in animated visuals set to symphonic-electronic music. For more information, contact Michael Prokosch, physics department staff laboratory assistant, at 936.294.3664 or visit either the Planetarium WikiPage or the Planetarium Facebook page.

Cherokee Indian Culture & Crafts: from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wigwam Neosho Museum Store at the Sam Houston Memorial Museum. For more information, contact Megan Buro, museum marketing coordinator, at 936.294.3839 or "like" the museum on Facebook.

*Women's Volleyball vs. Nicholls State: at 11 a.m. in the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

*Bearkat Football vs. Nicholls State: at 2 p.m. at Bowers Stadium. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

National Career Development Month: a series of events that highlights the importance of lifelong career development and personal empowerment by showcasing different ways to explore career paths and identify majors that fit both students' interests and strengths. For more information, contact Career Services at 936.294.1713.

Faculty Composition Lecture Recital: at 7:30 p.m. in the Gaertner Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. Admission is free. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

What Is Your Story?: a Career Services event in Lowman Student Center Rooms 302 and 320. Times TBA. The event presents the opportunity to listen and engage in conversation with professionals from different career paths, as panelists share their stories about how they discovered their paths and what steps they have taken in order to become happy and successful employees in the workforce of today. For more information, contact Career Services at 936.294.1713.

Veterans Presentation, with Carla R. Maddox: from 3-5 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Theater. Maddox will discuss depression, PTSD and suicide prevention with veterans and military science students. Students must present their Bearkat OneCard to attend. For more information, contact Lisa Clarkson, Student Health Center program coordinator, at 936.294.4347.

Nine-Ball Tournament: a free Kat Klub tournament, at 5 p.m. in the Kat Klub, on the first floor of the Lowman Student Center. For more information on any of the Kat Klub tournaments, contact Kat Klub operations supervisor Zach Madeley at 936.294.3766.

Symphonic Band Concert: at 7:30 p.m. in the Gaertner Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for senior citizens and $5 for SHSU students. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Mario Cart Tournament: a free Kat Klub tournament, co-sponsored by Recreational Sports, at 5 p.m. in the Kat Klub, on the first floor of the Lowman Student Center. For more information on any of the Kat Klub tournaments, contact Kat Klub operations supervisor Zach Madeley at 936.294.3766.

No Limit Texas Hold 'Em Tournament: a free Kat Klub tournament, at 5 p.m. in the Kat Klub, on the first floor of the Lowman Student Center. For more information on any of the Kat Klub tournaments, contact Kat Klub operations supervisor Zach Madeley at 936.294.3766.

No Limit Texas Hold 'Em Tournament: a free Kat Klub tournament, at 5 p.m. in the Kat Klub, on the first floor of the Lowman Student Center. For more information on any of the Kat Klub tournaments, contact Kat Klub operations supervisor Zach Madeley at 936.294.3766.

Wind Ensemble Concert: at 7:30 p.m. in the Gaertner Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for senior citizens and $5 for SHSU students. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Opera Workshop: at 7:30 p.m. in the Gaertner Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for senior citizens and $5 for SHSU students. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Kick Wheel Pottery Making Demonstration: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Raven’s Pottery Shed, on the Sam Houston Memorial Museum grounds. For more information, contact Megan Buro, museum marketing coordinator, at 936.294.3839 or "like" the museum on Facebook.

Ilonka Rus-Edery Faculty Piano Recital: at 7:30 p.m. in the Gaertner Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. Admission is free. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

"Holiday Spending on a Merry Little Budget:" a Student Money Management Center workshop, from 11 a.m. to noon in Lowman Student Center Room 315. The SMMC Peer Counselors will teach students some of the best trips for planning and budgeting during the season of giving, from shopping on Black Friday to putting together an inexpensive gift. For more information, contact SMMC program coordinator Andrea Rabon at 936.294.2602.

"Holiday Spending on a Merry Little Budget:" a Student Money Management Center workshop, from 2-3 p.m. in Lowman Student Center Room 315. The SMMC Peer Counselors will teach students some of the best trips for planning and budgeting during the season of giving, from shopping on Black Friday to putting together an inexpensive gift. For more information, contact SMMC program coordinator Andrea Rabon at 936.294.2602.

Turnitin Workshop: a Newton Gresham Library workshop, at 3:30 p.m. in NGL Room 157. The workshop will provide an introduction to a plagiarism detection tool, instructing faculty members on how to create a Turnitin account and check research papers. Other sessions can be scheduled by appointment. For more information, or to sign up, contact Angela Colmenares, with NGL instruction, at 936.294.4782.

MFA Reading Series: featuring author Michael Sheehan, at 6 p.m. in Austin Hall. Sheehan, an assistant professor of English at Stephen F. Austin University, will read from his novel Proposals for the Recovery of the Apparently Drowned. The event is sponsored by the SHSU English department's Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing, editing and publishing. For more information, contact program director Scott Kaukonen at 936.294.1407.

Student Alumni Association Meeting: at 5 p.m. in College of Humanities and Social Sciences Building Room 140. The SAA is open to all students. For more information, contact Amy Pfeil, assistant director for alumni clubs and constituent programs for SHSU Alumni Relations, at 936.294.4095.

SHSU Symphony Orchestra & Chorale Concert: at 7:30 p.m. in the Gaertner Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for senior citizens and $5 for SHSU students. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

"Urinetown, The Musical :" a theatre performance, based on the book by Greg Kotis and music by Mark Hollmann, at 8 p.m. in the University Theatre Center's Erica Starr Theatre. A 2 p.m. matinee will also be held on Saturday. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for senior citizens and students, and a $10 group discount is available. For more information, call the department of theatre and musical theatre at 936.294.1329.

No Limit Texas Hold 'Em Tournament: a free Kat Klub tournament, at 5 p.m. in the Kat Klub, on the first floor of the Lowman Student Center. For more information on any of the Kat Klub tournaments, contact Kat Klub operations supervisor Zach Madeley at 936.294.3766.

Collaborative Piano Recital: at 6 p.m. in the Gaertner Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. Admission is free. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Dance Spectrum: at 8 p.m. each evening, and a 2 p.m. Saturday matinee, in the Gaertner Performing Arts Center Dance Theater. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for senior citizens, and $5 for students. For more information, call the department of dance at 936.294.1875.

No Limit Texas Hold 'Em Tournament: a free Kat Klub tournament, at 5 p.m. in the Kat Klub, on the first floor of the Lowman Student Center. For more information on any of the Kat Klub tournaments, contact Kat Klub operations supervisor Zach Madeley at 936.294.3766.

Blacksmithing and Woodworking: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Joshua's Forge and the Guerrant Cabin Porch, on the Sam Houston Memorial Museum grounds. For more information, contact Megan Buro, museum marketing coordinator, at 936.294.3839 or "like" the museum on Facebook.

Residence halls close at 10 p.m. for Thanksgiving holiday.

Thanksgiving holiday for students and faculty members.

University closed for Thanksgiving holiday.