September 2010 Calendar

Last day to register and process schedule changes. Refer to the schedule of classes for details.

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative FAQs: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. Have you heard of the ADAI? Do you want to get involved in an organization, become a peer educator, or help save a life? Participate in ADAI activities and learn about binge drinking, drink driving, substance use and abuse, laws and litigation, SHSU drug policies, iDrive, campus and community resources, and being a designated driver. The event is part of the Six Weeks of Alcohol Awareness Training program. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, ADAI coordinator, at 936.294.1171.

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

Texas Hold'em Tournament: at 5 p.m. in the Kat Club, on the first floor of the Lowman Student Center. All tournaments are free, and prizes are given out at each tournament, with a grand prize winner named at the final tournament of the year. For more information, contact Rueben Pena, LSC operations supervisor, at 936.294.1722.

MISS Student Leadership Meet and Greet: at 7 p.m. in Farrington Pit. For more information, contact Donielle Miller, Multicultural and International Student Services coordinator, at 936.294.3588 or diversity@shsu.edu.

General Faculty/Staff Annual Meeting: at 2 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. A reception will follow, during which faculty and staff can chat with the new president. For more information, call the President's Office at 936.294.1013.

Biological Science Department Seminar Series: featuring Jose Pedro Sousa do Amaral, from Western Kentucky University—Bowling Green, from 4-5 p.m. in Lee Drain Building Room 214. Do Amaral will discuss his work on "Thermoregulation of European vipers in a contact zone between Vipera aspis and Vipera latastei." The lecture is open to the public. For more information, contact Madhu Choudhary, assistant professor of biological sciences, at 936.294.4850.

Texas Hold'em Tournament: at 5 p.m. in the Kat Club, on the first floor of the Lowman Student Center. All tournaments are free, and prizes are given out at each tournament, with a grand prize winner named at the final tournament of the year. For more information, contact Rueben Pena, LSC operations supervisor, at 936.294.1722.

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

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

University closed for Labor Day.

"Dynamism of Form and Pathway of Desires:" an art exhibit featuring the works of Levente Sulyok, in the Gaddis Geeslin Gallery. An artist talk and reception will be held on Sept. 23, from 4-5 p.m. and 5-7 p.m., respectively. For more information, contact Debbie Harper, art department audio visual librarian, at 936.294.1317.

MAC 101: What is the Multicultural Awareness Certificate Program?: at 11:30 a.m. in the Lowman Student Center Room 307. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861.

Eight-Ball Tournament: at 5 p.m. in the Kat Club, on the first floor of the Lowman Student Center. All tournaments are free, and prizes are given out at each tournament, with a grand prize winner named at the final tournament of the year. For more information, contact Rueben Pena, LSC operations supervisor, at 936.294.1722.

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

"Transitioning from Home to Being on Your Own:" from noon to 1 p.m. in Lowman Student Center Room 315. During the presentation, the Student Money Management Center will show new students on their own for the first time all the things need to know, from budgeting for food, housing and utilities. For more information, contact the SMMC at 936.294.2600 or smmc@shsu.edu.

Nine-Ball Tournament: at 5 p.m. in the Kat Club, on the first floor of the Lowman Student Center. All tournaments are free, and prizes are given out at each tournament, with a grand prize winner named at the final tournament of the year. For more information, contact Rueben Pena, LSC operations supervisor, at 936.294.1722.

PC Carnival on the Mall: from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the LCS Mall Area. For more information, contact Chuck Collins, Program Council coordinator, at 936.294.1763.

Biological Science Department Seminar Series: featuring Jenny Archibald, from the University of Kansas—Lawrence, from 4-5 p.m. in LeeDrain Building Room 214. Archibald will discuss her research on "The southern African genus Zaluzianskya (Scrophulariaceae): systematics and coevolution." The lecture is open to the public. For more information, contact Madhu Choudhary, assistant professor of biological sciences, at 936.294.4850.

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

December Graduation Application Deadline: for students who anticipate graduating Dec. 17-18. Those who fail to apply by the deadline will be assessed a $25 late application fee in addition to the $25 graduation fee. Applications can be filled out online through SamWeb by going to "Student Records" and then "Application for Degree." For more information, call the Registrar's Office at 936.294.1040.

Fifth Annual Alcohol and Drug Summit: from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center. Join the experts as they discuss the consequences associated with alcohol and drug use. Program topics include medical amnesty, prescription drug abuse, sexual health, TABC regulations, alcohol and drug laws, alcohol and the brain, GLBTQ issues and substance abuse, campus resources, chemical and financial aspects of alcohol, and recognizing and responding to red flags. The event is part of the Six Weeks of Alcohol Awareness Training program. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, ADAI coordinator, at 936.294.1171.

Bearkat Spirit Friday: at 10 a.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861

Diversity Council Retreat: all day, location to be announced. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861

Cherokee Indian Culture & Crafts: a demonstration, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Katy and E. Don Walker, Sr., Education Center Atrium. For more information, contact the Sam Houston Memorial Museum at 936.294.1832.

International Student Welcome Picnic: from 3-7 p.m. at the Sam Houston State University Camp, near the intersection of Highway 19 and FM 980. The event is open to returning international students, new incoming international students, visiting international scholars and domestic students, as well as friends who wish to become "Friends of Internationals." The picnic is sponsored by the Office of International Programs and the Multicultural and International Student Services program. For more information, contact OIP at 936.294.4737 or oip@shsu.edu.

Study Skills Workshop: at 5 p.m. in the SAM Center Study Skills Classroom. More information online can be found at http://www.shsu.edu/~sam_www/mentoring/study_skills.html, or contact Candi Harris at 936.294.4628.

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

Ultimate Money Skills: from 6-7 p.m. in Lowman Student Center Room 315. During the presentation, Monster.com and Making It Count will provide great money tips for college students. For more information, contact the Student Money Management Center at 936.294.2600 or smmc@shsu.edu.

Research Databases in Humanities: a Newton Gresham Library workshop, at 9 a.m. in NGL Room 157. The workshop will provide a hands-on introduction to electronic indexes and full text sources for research in the humanities, covering topics such as database selection criteria, construction of search strategies/statements, interpretation of search results, and locating information found. For more information, or to sign up, contact Michelle Martinez, NGL reference librarian, at 936.294.1629.

"Reach for Your Dreams—Without Drugs and Alcohol:" from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. How far you go in life is dependent on what you do along the way. Achieving your dreams is easier if you do it without alcohol and drugs. Learn the facts about how these substances can negatively affect your motor coordination, sport performance, and professional career, and test your climbing wall skills to see how far you can go. The event is part of the Six Weeks of Alcohol Awareness Training program. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, ADAI coordinator, at 936.294.1171.

Resume Writing/Interviewing Skills Workshops: part of the Career Services Workshop Series, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Career Services Seminar Room, located in Academic Building IV Room 210. For more information, contact Paige Loft, Career Services career fair and special events coordinator, at 936.294.1713.

PC Open Mic Night: from 7-10 p.m. in Austin Hall. For more information, contact Chuck Collins, Program Council coordinator, at 936.294.1763.

The Great Space Race: a planetarium series program, at 7 p.m. in Farrington Building Room 102. "The Great Space Race" tells the story of the U.S. and Russian space programs, from Sputnik to the ISS missions following the Columbia disaster. For more information, contact Michael Prokosch, physics department staff laboratory assistant, at 936.294.3664 or visit the Planetarium WikiPage.

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.

Career Expo Kick-Off Party: featuring food, prizes and an opportunity to speak with both Career Services staff members as well as some of the employers who will be attending the Career Expo on Sept. 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. For more information, contact Paige Loft, Career Services job fair and special events coordinator, at 936.294.1713 or careerservices@shsu.edu.

MISS Taste of Venezuela: at noon in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. For more information, contact Donielle Miller, Multicultural and International Student Services coordinator, at 936.294.3588 or diversity@shsu.edu.

Grant Budget and Intellectual Property Workshop: for faculty members, from 3-5 p.m. in the PACE Center Conference Room, located in College of Humanities and Social Sciences Building Room C100. For more information, or to reserve a spot, contact Christi Walters, accounting clerk in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, at 936.294.1708 or cwalters@shsu.edu.

Texas Hold'em Tournament: at 5 p.m. in the Kat Club, on the first floor of the Lowman Student Center. All tournaments are free, and prizes are given out at each tournament, with a grand prize winner named at the final tournament of the year. For more information, contact Rueben Pena, LSC operations supervisor, at 936.294.1722.

Grito de Dolores Celebration: at 1 p.m. in the front lobby of Academic Building IV. The event is a celebration of Mexico's independence from Spain, hosted by Frieda Koeninger, associate professor of Spanish and director of the Puebla, Mexico, Field School. Mexican sweets will be served. For more information, contact Debra Andrist, chair of the foreign languages department, at 936.294.1414.

Research Databases in Humanities: a Newton Gresham Library workshop, at 3 p.m. in NGL Room 157. The workshop will provide a hands-on introduction to electronic indexes and full text sources for research in the humanities, covering topics such as database selection criteria, construction of search strategies/statements, interpretation of search results, and locating information found. For more information, or to sign up, contact Michelle Martinez, NGL reference librarian, at 936.294.1629.

Biological Science Department Seminar Series: featuring Gregory Fredrick of the Department of Biology at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, from 4-5 p.m. in Lee Drain Building Room 214. Fredrick will discuss his work on "The Bugs That Bug Us: Understanding Them Better to Bug Them Back." The lecture is open to the public. For more information, contact Madhu Choudhary, assistant professor of biological sciences, at 936.294.4850.

Texas Hold'em Tournament: at 5 p.m. in the Kat Club, on the first floor of the Lowman Student Center. All tournaments are free, and prizes are given out at each tournament, with a grand prize winner named at the final tournament of the year. For more information, contact Rueben Pena, LSC operations supervisor, at 936.294.1722.

Bearkat Spirit Friday: at 10 a.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861

Sixth Annual McNair Research Conference: from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Lowman Student Center Room 320. For more information, contact Lydia Fox, McNair Scholars Program director, at 936.294.3264.

PC Etiquette Dinner: from  6-10 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Ballroom. For more information, contact Chuck Collins, Program Council coordinator, at 936.294.1763.

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

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

Theatre and Dance Annual Scholarship Gala: beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the University Theatre Center's Ericka Starr Theatre, the Performing Arts Center Lobby and the Dance Theater. Tickets are $75. For more information, contact Katie Stefaniak, theatre manager, at 936.294.3968.

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

Financially Fit BootCamp: a six-week total financial immersion covering everything from budgeting to credit scores, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. weekly in the Lowman Student Center Theater. For more information, contact the SMMC at 936.294.2600 or smmc@shsu.edu.

EndNote: a Newton Gresham Library workshop, at 10 a.m. in NGL Room 157. The workshop will introduce the citation management program, teaching the basics of importing citation information, maintaining personal folders of citations, and using EndNote to make works cited pages. For more information, or to sign up, contact Michelle Martinez, NGL reference librarian, at 936.294.1629.

How to Work the Career Expo Workshops: part of the Career Services Workshop Series, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Career Services Seminar Room, located in Academic Building IV Room 210. For more information, contact Paige Loft, Career Services career fair and special events coordinator, at 936.294.1713.

Resume Writing/Interviewing Skills Workshops: part of the Career Services Workshop Series, from 3-4 p.m. in the Career Services Seminar Room, located in Academic Building IV Room 210. For more information, contact Paige Loft, Career Services career fair and special events coordinator, at 936.294.1713.

Piano Recital with Guests from the Houston Symphony: at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Chemical Addiction Recovery & Education—A Fresh Start: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. The Huntsville Memorial Hospital C.A.R.E. program, led by a physician and licensed substance abuse counselor, provides comprehensive services including assessment, group and individual therapy, prescription medication management, case management, instruction, family education, and support. The event is part of the Six Weeks of Alcohol Awareness Training program. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, ADAI coordinator, at 936.294.1171.

Research Databases in Education and Counseling: a Newton Gresham Library workshop, at 10 a.m. in NGL Room 157. The workshop will provide a hands-on introduction to electronic indexes and full text sources for research in education, covering topics such as database selection criteria, construction of search strategies/statements, interpretation of search results, and locating information found. For more information, or to sign up, contact Ann Jerabek, NGL reference and interlibrary services librarian, at 936.294.3528.

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

Research Databases in Life Sciences: a Newton Gresham Library workshop, at 1 p.m. in NGL Room 157. The workshop will provide a hands-on introduction to electronic indexes and full text sources for research in the life sciences, covering topics such as database selection criteria, construction of search strategies/statements, interpretation of search results, and locating information found. For more information, or to sign up, contact Lynn McMain, NGL head reference librarian, at 936.294.3734.

Reference Universe: a Newton Gresham Library workshop, at 2 p.m. in NGL Room 157. The workshop will provide an introduction to the unique tool for searching reference material—including dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, and handbooks—searching the indexes in many of the library’s print and electronic reference books. For more information, or to sign up, contact Erin Cassidy, NGL reference librarian, at 936.294.4567.

Beto Chair Lecture: featuring John Hagan, the John D. MacArthur Professor of Sociology and Law at Northwestern University, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Hazel B. Kerper Courtroom in the George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center.

Career Expo 2010: for full-time positions and/or internships, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. For more information, contact Paige Loft, Career Services job fair and special events coordinator, at 936.294.1713 or careerservices@shsu.edu.

Volunteer Opportunities Fair: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. Huntsville and surrounding area organization representatives will be available to discuss volunteer opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to make a difference in the community. A full list of participating organizations, can be found at www.shsu.edu/~org_cls . For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861

Finding Historical Primary Sources: a Newton Gresham Library workshop, at 10 a.m. in NGL Room 157. The workshop will provide a hands-on introduction to electronic indexes and full text sources for research in history, covering topics such as database selection criteria, construction of search strategies/statements, interpretation of search results, and locating information found. For more information, or to sign up, contact Erin Cassidy, NGL reference librarian, at 936.294.4567.

Finding Foreign-Language Newspapers and Magazines: a Newton Gresham Library workshop, at 11 a.m. in NGL Room 157. The workshop will provide a hands-on introduction to electronic indexes and full text sources for research in foreign languages, covering topics such as database selection criteria, construction of search strategies/statements, interpretation of search results, and locating information found. For more information, or to sign up, contact Erin Cassidy, NGL reference librarian, at 936.294.4567.

MISS True Life: Diversity Affects Me: at 11 a.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. For more information, contact Donielle Miller, Multicultural and International Student Services coordinator, at 936.294.3588 or diversity@shsu.edu.

Research Databases in Education and Counseling: a Newton Gresham Library workshop, at 2 p.m. in NGL Room 157. The workshop will provide a hands-on introduction to electronic indexes and full text sources for research in education, covering topics such as database selection criteria, construction of search strategies/statements, interpretation of search results, and locating information found. For more information, or to sign up, contact Ann Jerabek, NGL reference and interlibrary services librarian, at 936.294.3528.

"Bioinformatics of Next Generation DNA Sequencing:" at 3 p.m. in Farrington Building Room 209. The physics colloquium presentation will be given by Shoudan Liang, with the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center department of bioinformatics and computational biology. For more information, call the physics department at 936.294.1601.

Biological Science Department Seminar Series: featuring Darryl de Ruiter from the department of anthropology at Texas A&M College Stationfrom 4-5 p.m. in Lee Drain Building Room 214. De Ruiter will discuss his work on "Australopithecus Sebida: A New Species of Homo-like Australopith from South Africa." The lecture is open to the public. For more information, contact Madhu Choudhary, assistant professor of biological sciences, at 936.294.4850.

Grassroots: featuring Richard Lewis, coordinator of the Minority Male Initiative Lone Star College. At 5 p.m. in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Building, Room C070. For more information, contact Bernice Strauss 936.294.4455.

Nine-Ball Tournament: at 5 p.m. in the Kat Club, on the first floor of the Lowman Student Center. All tournaments are free, and prizes are given out at each tournament, with a grand prize winner named at the final tournament of the year. For more information, contact Rueben Pena, LSC operations supervisor, at 936.294.1722.

Grassroots: from 5-7 p.m. in the College of Humanities and Social Scienes Building Room C070. For more information, contact Candi Harris at 936.294.4628.

Research Databases in Physical Sciences: a Newton Gresham Library workshop, at 1 p.m. in NGL Room 157. The workshop will provide a hands-on introduction to electronic indexes and full text sources for research in the physical sciences, covering topics such as database selection criteria, construction of search strategies/statements, interpretation of search results, and locating information found. For more information, or to sign up, contact Lynn McMain, NGL head reference librarian, at 936.294.3734.

Research Databases in Political Sciences: a Newton Gresham Library workshop, at 2 p.m. in NGL Room 157. The workshop will provide a hands-on introduction to electronic indexes and full text sources for research in political scinece, covering topics such as database selection criteria, construction of search strategies/statements, interpretation of search results, and locating information found. For more information, or to sign up, contact Linda Meyer, NGL reference and access services librarian, at 936.294.3551.

Artist Talk: featuring Levente Sulyok, from 4-5 p.m in Art Building E Room 108. For more information, contact Debbie Harper, art department audio visual librarian, at 936.294.1317.

"Dynamism of Form and Pathway of Desires" Reception: with artist Levente Sulyok, from 5-7 p.m. in the Gaddis Geeslin Gallery, located in Art Building F Room 101. For more information, contact Debbie Harper, art department audio visual librarian, at 936.294.1317.

Animations from Sam: a festival of animated short movies by SHSU students, faculty and alumni, at 7 p.m. in the Smith-Hutson Business Building's Mafrige Auditorium. A reception will begin at 6 p.m. Submissions, including animations or other short films, will be accepted until Sept. 16. For more information, contact Diana Salles, assistant professor of art, at dms033@shsu.edu or 936.294.3200.

School for Reenactors: a presentation by the Huntsville Reenactment Society, who will demonstrate frontier and pioneer Texas living history skills on the museum grounds as part of Bearkat Family Weekend. For more information, contact the Sam Houston Memorial Museum at 936.294.1832.

PC Loteria: at 6 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Room 320. For more information, contact Chuck Collins, Program Council coordinator, at 936.294.1763.

*Soccer - Bearkats vs. Prairie Vew A&M: at 7 p.m. at the Pritchett Field Complex. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.

Guitar Concert with Guest Artist Joseph William: at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Blacksmithing and Woodworking: demonstrations, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Joshua's Forge and Guerrant Cabin Porch, respectively, both located on the museum grounds. For more information, contact the Sam Houston Memorial Museum at 936.294.1832.

Inaugural “Carry Their Load” Five-Mile Military Ruck March: a commemoration of the physical, mental, and emotional "load" that military/ veterans and civil servants carry daily, beginning at 8 a.m. at the southwest corner of the Westhill Mall parking lot. Registration will begin at 6 a.m., followed by an opening ceremony. Proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, Huntsville Police Officers Association and Huntsville Volunteer Fire Department. The event is sponsored by the SHSU Veterans Resource Center and Collegiate Veterans Association. For more information or for registration forms, visit http://www.shsu.edu/~reg_www/veterans.html and click on the WWP Ruck March link, or contact Jacob Bullion, VRC recruiting coordinator, at 936.294.4079.

Bearkat Alley Tailgating: at 4 p.m. at Bowers Stadium. For more information, contact the Department of Student Activities at 936.294.3861

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

String Faculty Concert with Guest Aperio—Music of the Americans: at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. For more information, call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Research Databases in Political Sciences: a Newton Gresham Library workshop, at 10 a.m. in NGL Room 157. The workshop will provide a hands-on introduction to electronic indexes and full text sources for research in political scinece, covering topics such as database selection criteria, construction of search strategies/statements, interpretation of search results, and locating information found. For more information, or to sign up, contact Linda Meyer, NGL reference and access services librarian, at 936.294.3551.

Not a Pretty Picture—Alcohol and Mental Health Issues: from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lowman Student Center Mall Area. Alcohol is a central nervous depressant and is one of the most widely abused drugs in society. The picture you paint of yourself can be ugly when alcohol begins to affect your mental health through acts of violence, aggression, anxiety and depression. The event allows participants to interact with health education students as they help students recognize the signs and symptoms of these life threatening issues. The event is part of the Six Weeks of Alcohol Awareness Training program. For more information, contact Rosanne Keathley, ADAI coordinator, at 936.294.1171.

Community of Science Funding Opportunities Database Training: for faculty members, from 3-5 p.m. in Thomason Building Room 329. For more information, or to sign up, contact Sharla Miles, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs staff associate, at 936.294.4875.

Biological Science Department Seminar Series: featuring Joel Berger from the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Montana, from 4-5 p.m. in Lee Drain Building Room 214. Berger will discuss his work on "Functioning Ecosystems: Does Science Matter?" The lecture is open to the public. For more information, contact Madhu Choudhary, assistant professor of biological sciences, at 936.294.4850.

Finding Historical Primary Sources: a Newton Gresham Library workshop, at 2 p.m. in NGL Room 157. The workshop will provide a hands-on introduction to electronic indexes and full text sources for research in history, covering topics such as database selection criteria, construction of search strategies/statements, interpretation of search results, and locating information found. For more information, or to sign up, contact Erin Cassidy, NGL reference librarian, at 936.294.4567.

Finding Foreign-Language Newspapers and Magazines: a Newton Gresham Library workshop, at 3 p.m. in NGL Room 157. The workshop will provide a hands-on introduction to electronic indexes and full text sources for research in foreign languages, covering topics such as database selection criteria, construction of search strategies/statements, interpretation of search results, and locating information found. For more information, or to sign up, contact Erin Cassidy, NGL reference librarian, at 936.294.4567.

PC Dance Nation: World Dances: at 5 p.m., location TBA. For more information, contact Chuck Collins, Program Council coordinator, at 936.294.1763.

Reference Universe: a Newton Gresham Library workshop, at 10:30 a.m. in NGL Room 157. The workshop will provide an introduction to the unique tool for searching reference material—including dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, and handbooks—searching the indexes in many of the library’s print and electronic reference books. For more information, or to sign up, contact Erin Cassidy, NGL reference librarian, at 936.294.4567.

Web of Science: a Newton Gresham Library workshop, at 1 p.m. in NGL Room 157. The workshop will introduce the database, which provides cover-to-cover indexing in journals from a full range of disciplines, from 1999 to the present. For more information, or to sign up, contact Lynn McMain, NGL head reference librarian, at 936.294.3734.

EndNote: a Newton Gresham Library workshop, at 3 p.m. in NGL Room 157. The workshop will introduce the citation management program, teaching the basics of importing citation information, maintaining personal folders of citations, and using EndNote to make works cited pages. For more information, or to sign up, contact Michelle Martinez, NGL reference librarian, at 936.294.1629.

Texas Hold'em Tournament: at 5 p.m. in the Kat Club, on the first floor of the Lowman Student Center. All tournaments are free, and prizes are given out at each tournament, with a grand prize winner named at the final tournament of the year. For more information, contact Rueben Pena, LSC operations supervisor, at 936.294.1722.

Texas Hold'em Tournament: at 5 p.m. in the Kat Club, on the first floor of the Lowman Student Center. All tournaments are free, and prizes are given out at each tournament, with a grand prize winner named at the final tournament of the year. For more information, contact Rueben Pena, LSC operations supervisor, at 936.294.1722.

Performing Arts Center Grand Opening: at 6 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center. For more information, contact Maggie Collum, director of university events, at 936.294.3415.

Women's Volleyball — Bearkats vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi: conference match begins at 7 p.m. in the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 936.294.1726.