Calendar

September 2009

On-Campus Job Fair: for full-time and part-time jobs, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Atrium. For more information, contact Career Services at 936.294.1713 or careerservices@shsu.edu.

Administration and Organization Fair: from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

Get To Know MISS: at 1 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. For more information, contact the Office of Multicultural and International Student Services at 936.294.3588.

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

Intro To Banner Townhall Meeting: from 3-4 p.m. in College of Humanities and Social Sciences Room C090. For more information, contact Stephanie Brim, information resources marketing coordinator, at 936.294.2698, or questions about Banner can be e-mailed to BannerPm@shsu.edu.

Biological Science Department Seminar Series: featuring Ohio State University professor John Wenzel, from 4-5 p.m. in Lee Drain Building Room 214. Wenzel will discuss his current research on "Better than Genomics: Phylogenetic Studies Demonstrate that Phenotypic Data Perform Well in Large Analyses." The lecture is open to the public. For more information, contact Chad Hargrave, assistant professor of biological sciences, at 936.294.1543.

Fall Banner Update Townhall Meeting: from 4-5 p.m. in College of Humanities and Social Sciences Room C090. For more information, contact Stephanie Brim, information resources marketing coordinator, at 936.294.2698, or questions about Banner can be e-mailed to BannerPm@shsu.edu.

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

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

*Bearkat Football vs. Western Illinois: game begins at 6 p.m. at Bowers Stadium. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

Texas Thursdays Movie Night—The Alamo: 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.

Cherokee Indian Culture & 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.

University closed for Labor Day.

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

Open Mic Night: at 7 p.m. in the Farrington Pit. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

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

Deadline for degree applications, to be filed in the Registrar's Office, for students graduating in December.

Bearkat Mania: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

Resume Rescue Workshop: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. Students can have their resumes critiqued by career counselors during the event. For more information, contact Paige Andrews, Career Services job fair and special events coordinator, at 936.294.1714.

Work Study Job Workshop: at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Academic Building IV Suite 210. Students can learn how to get a work study job on campus and about the Jobs 4 Kats Web site. For more information, or to register, contact Career Services at 936.294.1713 or careerservices@shsu.edu or log on to the Jobs 4 Kats Web site.

MISSconceptions—Learning Disabilities: at 4 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Room 302. For more information, contact the Office of Multicultural and International Student Services at 936.294.3588.

Bearkat Mania: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

Work Study Job Workshop: at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Academic Building IV Suite 210. Students can learn how to get a work study job on campus and about the Jobs 4 Kats Web site. For more information, or to register, contact Career Services at 936.294.1713 or careerservices@shsu.edu or log on to the Jobs 4 Kats Web site.

Veterans Center Grand Opening: at 3 p.m. in the Estill Building. For more information, call the President's Office at 936.294.3415.

Biological Science Department Seminar Series: featuring University of Texas professor Denné Reed, from 4-5 p.m. in Lee Drain Building Room 214. Reed will discuss his current research on "Ecological Gradients and Small Mammal Community Composition in the Serengeti Ecosystem, Tanzania: A Paleoecological Perspective." The lecture is open to the public. For more information, contact Chad Hargrave, assistant professor of biological sciences, at 936.294.1543.

Party On The Patio: from 4-6 p.m. on the John R. Ragsdale Visitor and Alumni Center alumni patio, on the second floor. The party is a welcome back for faculty and staff members. For more information, contact Brigitte Peres, event coordinator for the Office of Alumni Relations, at 936.294.1841.

New Faculty Spotlight Exhibit 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

Texas Thursday Movie Night—"Bridget Jones' Diary": 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.

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

Bearkat Family Weekend: three days of events to introduce families to SHSU. For more information, or to see a full schedule of events, visit http://www.shsu.edu/~slo_www/weekend, or contact the Dean of Students' Office at 936.294.1785.

Fall Gulf Getaway: a weekend of camping and enjoying the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, including deep sea fishing, surfing, sea kayaking and/or relaxing on the beach. The cost is $45, and the signup deadline is Sept. 4. For more information, contact Steve Thompson, Recreational Sports assistant director for outdoor recreation, at 936.294.3656.

Intro To Banner Townhall Meeting: from 9-10 a.m. in College of Humanities and Social Sciences Room C070. For more information, contact Stephanie Brim, information resources marketing coordinator, at 936.294.2698, or questions about Banner can be e-mailed to BannerPm@shsu.edu.

Fourth Annual Alcohol and Drug Summit: from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative coordinator, at 936.294.1171, or register online.

Fall Banner Update Townhall Meeting: from 10-11 a.m. in College of Humanities and Social Sciences Room C070. For more information, contact Stephanie Brim, information resources marketing coordinator, at 936.294.2698, or questions about Banner can be e-mailed to BannerPm@shsu.edu.

Theatre and Dance Masquerade Fantasy Scholarship Gala: at 6 p.m. in the University Theatre Center. For more information, contact Kandice Harris, theatre manager, at 936.294.3968.

Bearkat Family Weekend Movie—Land of the Lost: at 8:30 p.m. in Old Main Pit.  For more information contact the Program Council at 936.294.1763.

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

Bearkat Alley Tailgate Party: from 4-6 p.m. in Bowers Stadium parking lot.  For more information contact the Dean of Students' Office at 936.294.1785.

Dana Andrews Film Festival: featuring two of the Huntsville native's most famous films, "The Ox-Bow Incident" and "Laura," beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Wynne Home Arts Center. The featured speaker will be Carl Rollyson, a professor of journalism at Baruch College of City University of New York, who is currently writing a biography on Andrews. For more information, contact Mike Yawn, Political Science Junior Fellows adviser, at 936.294.1456.

*Bearkat Football vs. North Dakota St. : parents weekend game begins at 6 p.m. at Bowers Stadium. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

National Pan-Hellenic Council Greek Assembly: at 5 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

Study Abroad Seminar: at 3 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Room 302. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

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

"Those Against Drunk Driving:" part of the Six Weeks of Alcohol Awareness Training program, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. The presentation will include a discussion on safe driving. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative coordinator, at 936.294.1171.

Student Services Day: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Atrium. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

Grito De Dolores Activity: from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the third floor of the Evans Building. For more information, contact the foreign languages department at 936.294.1441.

SMMC Money Booth: from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. For more information, contact the Student Money Managament Center at 936.294.2600 or smmc@shsu.edu.

Career Expo Kick-Off Party: from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. For more information, contact Paige Andrews, Career Services job fair and special events coordinator, at 936.294.1714.

Fall Banner Update Townhall Meeting: from 1-2 p.m. in College of Humanities and Social Sciences Room C090. For more information, contact Stephanie Brim, information resources marketing coordinator, at 936.294.2698, or questions about Banner can be e-mailed to BannerPm@shsu.edu.

Talmage Boston Booksigning: at 2 p.m. in Lowman Student Center Room 320. For more information, call the President's Office at 936.294.3415.

"The Constitution and American Prisons, Foreign and Domestic:” at 4 p.m. in AB4 220, Olsen Auditorium. With Dorothy McClellan from the TAMU Corpus Christie Criminal Justice Department.Political science professor Melinda Kovacs will moderate a panel discussion responding to McClellan's presentation, and questions will be invited from the audience. Part of the SHSU Constitution Day Celebration. For more information, contact event coordinator Frank Fair at 936.294.1509.

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

Mario Kart Wii Tournament: at 6 p.m. in the Recreational Sports Center. For more information, contact Jillian Borski at 936.294.1985.

*Soccer - SHSU vs. Texas Southern: game at 7 p.m. at the Pritchett Field Complex. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

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

"First Amendment Rights in Criminal Justice": with criminal justice professor Mike Vaughn, a part of the Constitution Day Celebration. 9:30-10:50 a.m. in the Lowan Student Center, room 320. For more information, contact event coordinator Frank Fair at 936.294.1509.

"What's the Story: A Constitution Day Mystery": with history professor Jeff Littlejohn, a part of the Constitution Day Celebration. 11-12:20 p.m. in the Lowan Student Center, room 320. For more information, contact event coordinator Frank Fair at 936.294.1509.

"The Second Amendment and Guns on Campus": with political science professor Melinda Kovacs, a part of the Constitution Day Celebration. 12:30 -1:50 p.m. in the Lowan Student Center, room 320. For more information, contact event coordinator Frank Fair at 936.294.1509.

Effective Resume Writing 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.

"The Supreme Court as a Cultural Tribune: The Supreme Court's Role in Our Diverse Culture": with political science professor John Domino, a part of the Constitution Day Celebration. 2- 3:20 p.m. in the Lowan Student Center, room 320. For more information, contact event coordinator Frank Fair at 936.294.1509.

Biological Science Department Seminar Series: featuring Texas Tech University Health Science Center professor Mark Lyte, from 4-5 p.m. in Lee Drain Building Room 214. Lyte will discuss his current research on "Microbial Endocrinology as and Interdisciplinary Translation Research Platform." 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 Club. For more information, contact Gary Roark, Kat Klub manager, at 936.294.1722.

SHAEYC Meeting: from 5:50-7:30 p.m. in Teacher Education Center Room 153. The meeting will explore ideas for teaching fall in an early childhood classroom. The meeting is free for SHAEYC members and $5 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.

Texas Thursdays Movie Night—Viva Max!: at 7 p.m. in the Walker Education Center Auditorium. Admission is free. For more information, contact Sam Houston Memorial Museum marketing coordinator Megan Buro at 936.294.3839.

Audition Advantage!: all day in the Music Building. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Loteria: at 7 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Room 320. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

*Women's Volleyball - Bearkats vs. Lamar: part of the Comfort Suites Bearkat Classic at 7 p.m. in the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

Guadalupe River Canoe Trip Sign-Up Deadline: a weekend on the water, paddling through the Guadalupe River basin. The cost for the trip, which will be held Sept. 25-27, is $45. For more information, contact Steve Thompson, Recreational Sports assistant director for outdoor recreation, at 936.294.3656.

Kick Wl 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.

*Women's Volleyball - Bearkats vs. North Texas: part of the Comfort Suites Bearkat Classic at noon in the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum.

*Women's Volleyball - Bearkats vs. Central Michigan: part of the Comfort Suites Bearkat Classic at 7 p.m. in the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

Rattletree Percussion Marimba Concert: at 4 p.m. in the Recital Hall. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

"The DOPE on DOPING:" part of the Six Weeks of Alcohol Awareness Training program, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. The interactive presentation will address what the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency regards as illegal, harmful, and fatal in regard to steroids, supplements, vitamins, minerals, prescription and over-the-counter drugs and their combination. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative coordinator, at 936.294.1171.

How To Work The Career Fair 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.

Effective Resume Writing 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

Flag Football Officials Training: from 7-9 p.m. in HKC 246. For more information, contact Jillian Borski at 936.294.1985.

Flag Football entries due: .Return forms to HKC 104. For more information, contact Jillian Borski at 936.294.1985.

Physics Colloquium: at 3 p.m. in the Farrington Building, room 209. For more information, contact the Physics Department, at 936 294-1601.

Flag Football Officials Training: from 6-8 p.m. in HKC 246. For more information, contact Jillian Borski at 936.294.1985.

Volunteer Fair: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

Career Expo 2009: for full-time jobs and internships, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. For more information, contact Career Services at 936.294.1713 or careerservices@shsu.edu.

Up Close And Personal Lecture: featuring biological sciences department chair Todd Primm, 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.

Grassroots Lecture: featuring Helen and Richard Watkins, 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.

Flag Football Officials Training: from 5-10 p.m. on the Intramural Fields. For more information, contact Jillian Borski at 936.294.1985.

Bowling entries due: .Return forms to the Recreational Sports Center. For more information, contact Jillian Borski at 936.294.1985.

SAM Goes Green: at 6 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Theater. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

Learn About Sign Language: at 11 a.m. in the Lowman Student Center. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

Biological Science Department Seminar Series: featuring University of Texas Medical School at Houston associate professor Heidi Kaplan, from 4-5 p.m. in Lee Drain Building Room 214. Kaplan will discuss her current research on "Molecular Detection and In Vitro Biofilm Models of Osteomyelitis." The lecture is open to the public. For more information, contact Chad Hargrave, assistant professor of biological sciences, at 936.294.1543.

Flag Football Officials Training: from 5-10 p.m. on the Intramural Fields. For more information, contact Jillian Borski at 936.294.1985.

Texas Thursdays Movie Night—Happy, Texas: at 7 p.m. in the Walker Education Center Auditorium. Admission is free. For more information, contact Sam Houston Memorial Museum marketing coordinator Megan Buro at 936.294.3839.

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

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

Two Small Pieces of Glass and Bad Astronomy: a planetarium series double feature, 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.

Blacksmithing 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.

String Invitational: all day in the Recital Hall. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Ag Centennial Celebration Breakfast: at 8:30 a.m. at Gibbs Ranch. For more information, call the President's Office at 936.294.3415.

Teacher Work Sample/Student Teacher Support Day: from 1-3 p.m. in Teacher Education Center Room 279. For more information, call the College of Education at 936.294.1101.

Investing Basics: with Peggy Winklemann, from 2-3 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Room 320. For more information, contact the Student Money Managament Center at 936.294.2600 or smmc@shsu.edu.

President's Speaker Series Lecture: featuring Marcus Luttrell, decorated Navy SEAL and best-selling author of Lone Survivor, 11 a.m. in the Criminal Justice Center's Beto Auditorium. For more information, call the President's Office at 936.294.1013.

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.

Successful Interviewing Skills 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.

Student Organization Dinner: at 6 p.m. in Old Main Pit.  For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

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

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

Successful Interviewing Skills 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.

Blackjack 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.

How to Start a Business: with Bob Barragan and Alpha Kappa Psi, from 6-8 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Theater. For more information, contact the Student Money Managament Center at 936.294.2600 or smmc@shsu.edu.

Madden XBox 360 Tournament: at 6 p.m. in the Recreational Sports Center. For more information, contact Jillian Borski at 936.294.1985.