Calendar

October 2009

Biological Science Department Seminar Series: featuring Rice University professor Volker Rudolf, from 4-5 p.m. in Lee Drain Building Room 214. Rudolf will discuss his current research on "The Influence of Cannibalism and Size Structure on the Dynamics of Communities." The lecture is open to the public. For more information, contact Chad Hargrave, assistant professor of biological sciences, at 936.294.1543.

Agriculture Business Club's Second Annual Mud Volleyball Tournament: at 5:30 p.m. at the SHSU Outdoor Rodeo Arena. Entry for teams is $30 or $5 per individual. Teams may range from 6-8 people and must consist of at least one female. Entries will be accepted until 4 p.m. on the day of the event. For more information, contact Michell Mullins at mlm043@shsu.edu or 936.294.1193.

Texas Thursday Movie Night—"North Dallas Forty": free admission at 7 p.m. in the Walker Education Center Auditorium. For more information, contact Sam Houston Memorial Museum marketing coordinator Megan Buro at 936.294.3839.

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

"Your Body, Your Health—Looks Can Be Deceiving:" part of the Six Weeks of Alcohol Awareness Training program, from 9-10 a.m. in the Lowman Student Center Room 304. During the program, SHSU registered dieticians will guide students through a nutrient knowledge assessment of alcoholic beverages, U.S. serving sizes, and the metabolic process that alcohol has on your gut, chin, and overall physique. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative coordinator, at 936.294.1171.

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

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

Bearkat Alley Tailgate Party: from noon to 2 p.m. in Bowers Stadium parking lot. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

*Bearkat Football vs. St. Joseph's (Indiana): game at 2 p.m. in Bowers Stadium. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

*Women's Volleyball - Bearkats vs. Texas-Arlington: game at 7 p.m. in the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

"Know Your Numbers": from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area, a presentation by ADAI as part of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Awareness Week. ADAI members will educate participants on the effects that body weight, serving size, time and gender have on alcohol impairment. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative coordinator, at 936.294.1171.

"Plants are for Pickin' - not Sniffing, Smoking or Snorting": from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area, a presentation by ADAI as a part of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Awareness Week. SH botanist professor Justin Williams will talk about the often poisonous and toxic effects plants can have when used to create an euphoric state. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative coordinator, at 936.294.1171.

Effective Resume Writing Workshop: from noon to 1 p.m. in the Career Services Seminar Room, located in Academic Building IV Suite 210. All workshops are free but are limited to 35 students. Students can reserve a spot on the Jobs 4 Kats Web site. For more information, contact Career Services at 936.294.1713 or careerservices@shsu.edu.

Homecoming Kick-Off Rally: at noon in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

How To Work The Career Fair Workshop: from 4-5 p.m. in the Career Services Seminar Room, located in Academic Building IV Suite 210. All workshops are free but are limited to 35 students. Students can reserve a spot on the Jobs 4 Kats Web site. For more information, contact Career Services at 936.294.1713 or careerservices@shsu.edu.

Comedian: at 7 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

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

"The Three R's of Alcohol Poisoning": from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area, a presentation by ADAI as part of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Awareness Week. Students can learn and experience the steps to saving a life in the interactive exhibit. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative coordinator, at 936.294.1171.

Make Your Own Ceramic: from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

"21st Birthday": from 2p.m. to 3 p.m. in LSC 302, a presentation by ADAI as part of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Awareness Week. SHSU alumna and traumatic grief counselor for MADD and Grief Share Susan Wagener will speak about alcohol poisoning, current alcohol use and abuse trends, how alcohol affects the body and the tragic loss of her son Michael to alcohol overdose. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative coordinator, at 936.294.1171.

Sam Houston's Best Dance Crew: at 7 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

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

Study Skills One Late-Start Workshop: a series of six, one-hour study skills sessions designed to teach students about studying smart; procrastination; time management; reading textbooks and note taking; test-taking strategies; and stress management. Sessions will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Student Advising and Mentoring Center, located in College of Humanities and Social Science Building Suite 170. For more information or to register, call the Student Advising and Mentoring Center at 936.294.4444.

Fall Teacher Job Fair: open to all SHSU students and alumni seeking full-time teaching positions, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. For more information, contact Career Services at 936.294.1713.

"Climb to 21, 50 and BEYOND": from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the LSC Mall Area, a presentation by ADAI as part of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Awareness Week. ROTC members will be on hand to supervise the climbing wall, where participants can earn points by taking responsible actions regarding alcohol use and experience the climb in beer goggles. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative coordinator, at 936.294.1171.

"Milk-tales": from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the LSC Mall Area, a presentation by ADAI as part of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Awareness Week. ADAI members will be making "moo-shakes" and having photo shoots with groups while students share sober stories about alcohol-free events. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative coordinator, at 936.294.1171.

Gallery Talk and Book Signing: Authors Jane Monday, Tales of Wild Horse Desert, and Betty Bailey Colley, The Master Showmen of the King Ranch: The Story of Beto and Librado Maldonado, will discuss their books in the context of the "Vaquero" exhibit. The talk will be from 5-7:30 p.m. in the Katy and E. Don Walker, Sr., Education Center. For more information, contact Sam Houston Memorial Museum marketing coordinator Megan Buro at 936.294.3839.

Budgeting Workshop: a Kat2Kat Presentation, from 4-5 p.m. in Lowman Student Center Room 320. For more information, contact the Student Money Management Center at 936.294.2600 or smmc@shsu.edu.

Texas Hold'em Tournament: at 5 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Kat Klub. For more information, contact Gary Roark, Kat Klub manager, at 936.294.1722.

SAM JAM Carnival: from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the Holleman Field parking lot. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

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

"Time to CARE": from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area, a presentation by ADAI as part of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Awareness Week. Meet Huntsville Memorial Hospital's Chemical Addiction Recovery and Education team for an overview of the signs and symptoms of addiction, tips for caregivers, resources for treatment and support and successful education programs for those in need. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative coordinator, at 936.294.1171.

"Safe Steps": from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area, a presentation by ADAI as part of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Awareness Week. Licensed alcohol and drug counselors  from the Sam Houston Counseling Center will be available to speak to students who think  they may be at risk for a problem with alcohol in a confidential assessment. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative coordinator, at 936.294.1171.

Student Money Management Carnival : An opportunity to learn about the Student Moneny Management Center with free popcorn and snow cones, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall area. For more information, contact the Student Money Management Center at 936.294.2600 or smmc@shsu.edu.

Successful Interviewing Skills Workshop: from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Career Services Seminar Room, located in Academic Building IV Suite 210. All workshops are free but are limited to 35 students. Students can reserve a spot on the Jobs 4 Kats Web site. For more information, contact Career Services at 936.294.1713 or careerservices@shsu.edu.

Biological Science Department Seminar Series: featuring University of Kansas professor Dan Crawford, from 4-5 p.m. in Lee Drain Building Room 214. Crawford will discuss his current research on "Green Gems on Specks of Lava in Vast Oceans: Origin and Evolution of Island Plants." The lecture is open to the public. For more information, contact Chad Hargrave, assistant professor of biological sciences, at 936.294.1543.

Texas Hold'em Tournament: at 5 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Kat Klub. For more information, contact Gary Roark, Kat Klub manager, at 936.294.1722.

Michico Itatani Art Reception: from 5-7 p.m. in the Gaddis Geeslin Gallery. For more information, contact Debbie Davenport Harper, art department audio visual librarian, at 936.294.1317

Homecoming Parade: at 6:30 p.m. on Sam Houston Avenue. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

Texas Thursday Movie Night—"Lone Star": free admission at 7 p.m. in the Walker Education Center Auditorium. For more information, contact Sam Houston Memorial Museum marketing coordinator Megan Buro at 936.294.3839.

Archeology Fair: a demonstration, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall, located on the museum grounds. For more information, contact the Sam Houston Memorial Museum at 936.294.1832.

"21 - Legal and Liable": from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area a presentation by ADAI as part of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Awareness Week will be held. Sgt. Scott Zella will speak about the current consuming and serving laws that are enforced by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative coordinator, at 936.294.1171.

"DWI:  A Bloody Nightmare. If it Bleeds, it Pleads:" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Criminal Justice Center Upper Auditorium, a presentation by ADAI as part of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Awareness Week. Clinical assistant professor of criminal justice Kelly Weeks will lecture on no refusal weekends, sobriety checkpoints, DWI stings, mandatory blood draws, open containers, serving regulations, deferred adjudication and other substance related laws. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative coordinator, at 936.294.1171.

Golden Circle Reunion: at 11 a.m. in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. For more information, call the President's Office at 936.294.3415.

Leif Erikson Day: from 2:30-4:00 p.m. in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Building, Room 140. "Pre-Columbian Runic Inscriptions," with Richard Nielsen, James Frankki and Justin Tyree. For more information, contact the foreign languages department at 936.294.1441.

50 Years of Sammy Reception: from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Atrium. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

*Soccer - Bearkats vs. Southeastern Louisiana: at 7 p.m. in the Pritchett Field Complex. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

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

Climbing and Biking at Reimer's Ranch Sign-Up Deadline: a multi-sport weekend in an Austin-area outdoor institution, held Oct. 16-18. The cost is $45, and participants will need to provide their own bike. For more information, contact Steve Thompson, Recreational Sports assistant director for outdoor recreation, at 936.294.3656.

Spinning and Weaving: a demonstration, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall, located on the museum grounds. For more information, contact the Sam Houston Memorial Museum at 936.294.1832.

Coffee and Pregame With The President: at 10:30 a.m. in Austin Hall. For more information, call the President's Office at 936.294.3415.

Bearkat Alley Tailgate Party: from noon to 2 p.m. in Bowers Stadium parking lot. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

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

Biological Science Department Homecoming Barbeque: annual event to be held at Bearkat Camp at 2245 FM 980, begining at 2 p.m. and following the game. Food will be provided. For more information, contact Todd Primm, associate professor and chair of biological sciences, at 936.294.1540.

Guest Artist Series Vocal Performance: at 5:00 p.m. in the Recital Hall. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Concert Choir and Women's Choir Performance: at 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

*Soccer - Bearkats vs. Nicholls St.: at 1 p.m. in the Pritchett Field Complex. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

Student Services Scavenger Hunt: from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. For more information, contact Student Services at 936.294.1784.

Job Offer Evaluation and Salary Negotiation Workshop: from 12:30-1 p.m. in the Career Services Seminar Room, located in Academic Building IV Suite 210. All workshops are free but are limited to 35 students. Students can reserve a spot on the Jobs 4 Kats Web site. For more information, contact Career Services at 936.294.1713 or careerservices@shsu.edu.

Puerto Rovira Capstone: from 2-2:30 p.m. For more information, contact the foreign languages department at 936.294.1441.

Around the World in 50 Minutes: at 4 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Theater. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

9-Ball Tournament: at 5 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Kat Klub. For more information, contact Gary Roark, Kat Klub manager, at 936.294.1722.

PULSUS Percussion Ensemble Concert: at 7:30 p.m. in Music Building Room 202. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Open Mic Night: at 8 p.m. in the Farrington Pit. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

Tobacco Awareness: at noon in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

Chess Tournament: at 5 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Kat Klub. For more information, contact Gary Roark, Kat Klub manager, at 936.294.1722.

*Women's Volleyball - Bearkats vs. Southeastern Louisiana: game at 7 p.m. in the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

Biological Science Department Seminar Series: featuring University of Kentucky professor Craig Sargent, from 4-5 p.m. in Lee Drain Building Room 214. Sargent will discuss his current research on "Problems Detecting Direct Costs of Male Harrassment to Female Fitness Components in the Western Mosquitofish, Gambusia Affinis." The lecture is open to the public. For more information, contact Chad Hargrave, assistant professor of biological sciences, at 936.294.1543.

Latest Discoveries at the San Jacinto Battle Site: archaeologist Douglas Mangum will speak about the newest explorations at the site of Texas' fight for independence, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Katy and E. Don Walker, Sr., Education Center. For more information, contact Sam Houston Memorial Museum marketing coordinator Megan Buro at 936.294.3839.

PC Dinner & A Movie—Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince: at 7 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. For more information, contact Chuck Collins, Program Council coordinator, at 936.294.1763.

Two Small Pieces of Glass: a planetarium series program, from 7-8:15 p.m. in Farrington Building Room 102. For more information, contact Michael Prokosch, physics department staff laboratory assistant, at 936.294.3664 or visit the Planetarium WikiPage.

SHAEYC Fall Conference: from 8 a.m. to noon on the first floor of the Teacher Education Center Room 153. The conference is free for SHAEYC members, $15 for student non-members and $30 for non-members. For more information, contact Maggie McGuire, assistant professor of education, with the Sam Houston Council for the Education of Young Children, at 936.294.4638.

Kick Wheel Pottery Making: a demonstration, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall, located on the museum grounds. For more information, contact the Sam Houston Memorial Museum at 936.294.1832.

*Soccer - Bearkats vs. Utah Valley: at 11 a.m. in the Pritchett Field Complex. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

*Men And Women's Track & Field—Sam Houston Cross Country Invitational: Time and Location TBA. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

OctubaFest Student Recitals: at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Walkout: a discussion on the Chicana/o Civil Rights Movement with Lee Bebout and LULAC. at 6 p.m. in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences building Room 110. For more information, contact Dr. Sujey Vega or Aurora Gomez.

Clarinet Recital with Guest Artist John Scott: at 7:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Culture Mingle: at 11 a.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. For more information, contact the Office of Multicultural and International Student Services at 936.294.3588.

Up Close And Personal Lecture: featuring chemistry professor Tom Chasteen, at 11:45 a.m. at the Farrington Pit. The speaker series is designed to give students the opportunity to get to know faculty members outside the classroom. Students are encouraged to brig a lunch. For more information, call the Student Advising and Mentoring Center at 936.294.4444.

Business Etiquette Workshop: from 3-4 p.m. in the Career Services Seminar Room, located in Academic Building IV Suite 210. All workshops are free but are limited to 35 students. Students can reserve a spot on the Jobs 4 Kats Web site. For more information, contact Career Services at 936.294.1713 or careerservices@shsu.edu.

Grassroots Lecture: featuring Dina Flores Mejorado, at 5 p.m. in College of Humanities and Social Sciences Building Room C070. For more information, call the Student Advising and Mentoring Center at 936.294.4444.

Texas Hold'em Tournament: at 5 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Kat Klub. For more information, contact Gary Roark, Kat Klub manager, at 936.294.1722.

*Women's Volleyball - Bearkats vs. Stephen F. Austin: game at 7 p.m. in the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

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

Biological Science Department Seminar Series: featuring Texas Christian University professor Matt Chumchal, from 4-5 p.m. in Lee Drain Building Room 214. Chumchal will discuss his current research on "Patterns of HG Contamination in Food Webs of the South Central US: Potential Causes and Consequences." The lecture is open to the public. For more information, contact Chad Hargrave, assistant professor of biological sciences, at 936.294.1543.

Texas Hold'em Tournament: at 5 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Kat Klub. For more information, contact Gary Roark, Kat Klub manager, at 936.294.1722.

Fire Fest: at 7 p.m. on Intramural Field No. 3. The annual event, which gears students up for the rival game against the SFA Lumberjacks, will include a bonfire, professional fire works display, peprally, and various other activities. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

Texas Thursday Movie Night—"Terms of Endearment": free admission at 7 p.m. in the Walker Education Center Auditorium. For more information, contact Sam Houston Memorial Museum marketing coordinator Megan Buro at 936.294.3839.

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

Black Smithing and Woodworking: a demonstration, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall, located on the museum grounds. For more information, contact the Sam Houston Memorial Museum at 936.294.1832.

BMB Marching Band Festival: all day in the Music Building. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

*Bearkat Football vs. McNeese State: at 4 p.m. at Bowers Stadium. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

Greek Week: to be announced. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

MISS UniDiversity Week—Gender & Society: For more information, contact the Office of Multicultural and International Student Services at 936.294.3588.

PC Grab-N-Go: at noon in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. For more information, contact Chuck Collins, Program Council coordinator, at 936.294.1763.

Domestic Violence Awareness on Campus: at noon in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

9-Ball Tournament: at 5 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Kat Klub. For more information, contact Gary Roark, Kat Klub manager, at 936.294.1722.

"The Magic of Chemistry:" at 7 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. The Bearkats Read to Succeed Author's Forum will feature The Fly in the Ointment author Joe Schwarcz and will be followed by a reception and booksigning. For more information, contact the Student Success Initiatives Office at 936.294.3422.

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

From Student to Professional Workshop: from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Career Services Seminar Room, located in Academic Building IV Suite 210. All workshops are free but are limited to 35 students. Students can reserve a spot on the Jobs 4 Kats Web site. For more information, contact Career Services at 936.294.1713 or careerservices@shsu.edu.

"As It Is In Heaven:" theatre performance, 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 $8. For more information, call the theatre department at 936.294.1329.

"Talk Radio:" theatre performance, 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 $8. For more information, call the theatre department at 936.294.1329.

"Conjurers, Charlatans, and Science:" at 9:30 a.m. in the Lowman Student Center Theater. The Bearkats Read to Succeed Author's Forum will feature The Fly in the Ointment author Joe Schwarcz and will be followed by a reception and booksigning. For more information, contact the Student Success Initiatives Office at 936.294.3422.

Embracing Real Beauty: at 6 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Theater. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

Music Therapy Guest Artist Performance: at 7:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

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

MISSConceptions—Crime and Prejudice: at 11 a.m. in the Lowman Student Center Room 304. For more information, contact the Office of Multicultural and International Student Services at 936.294.3588.

Pumpkin Carving Contest: from noon to 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

Foreign Languages Scholarly Seminar: with Enrique Mallen, director fo the online Picasso Project, from 3:30-5 p.m. in the President's Conference Room in the Pace Center. This event is open to the public. For more information, contact the foreign languages department at 936.294.1441.

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

Trombone Studio Halloween Performance: at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Building, Rm 202. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

LSC Takeover: at 8 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

Think-Tank Breakfast—Gender & Society: at 10 a.m. in the Lowman Student Center Room 307. For more information, contact the Office of Multicultural and International Student Services at 936.294.3588.

Biological Science Department Seminar Series: featuring Texas A&M University professor Kirk Winemiller, from 4-5 p.m. in Lee Drain Building Room 214. Winemiller will discuss his current research on "Disentangling Ecological Complexity - Food Web Research on a Tropical Floodplain River." The lecture is open to the public. For more information, contact Chad Hargrave, assistant professor of biological sciences, at 936.294.1543.

Fall Festival: at 5:30 p.m. at Gibbs Ranch. For more information, call the President's Office at 936.294.3415.

Texas Thursday Movie Night—"Texas Chainsaw Massacre": free admission at 7 p.m. in the Walker Education Center Auditorium. For more information, contact Sam Houston Memorial Museum marketing coordinator Megan Buro at 936.294.3839.

Graduate School Information Meeting: students can ask questions about financial aid, organizing their application and the grad school timeline, from 6-7 p.m. in the SAM Center, CHSS Rm 190B. For more information, call the Student Advising and Mentoring Center at 936.294.4361.

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

Dia de los Muertos Celebration: at 11 a.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. For more information, contact the Office of Multicultural and International Student Services at 936.294.3588.

*Soccer - Bearkats vs. Central Arkansas: at 11 a.m. in the Pritchett Field Complex. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

Student Services Halloween Scare Fair: at 11 a.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. For more information, contact Student Services at 936.294.1784.

Faculty/Staff Picnic: from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Old Main Pit. For more information, call the President's Office at 936.294.3415.

Bad Astronomy: a planetarium series program, from 7-8:15 p.m. in Farrington Building Room 102. For more information, contact Michael Prokosch, physics department staff laboratory assistant, at 936.294.3664 or visit the Planetarium WikiPage.

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

*Women's Volleyball - Bearkats vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi: game at 2 p.m. in the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

Bearkat Alley Tailgate Party: from 4-6 p.m. at Bowers Stadium parking lot. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

Bearkat Football vs. Northwestern St.: at 6 p.m. at Bowers Stadium. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.