Friday Nov. 15
LSU PERFORMING ARTS SERIES — Performance by Urban Bush Women of “Shadow’s Child,” a story of mystery, self-discovery, and the American South. Join us in the Union Theater at 8 p.m.
SIGMA GAMMA RHO — It is “Don’t Drink and Drive” month for the Gamma Pi chapter. Stop by our table in Free Speech Alley from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
BASKETBALL — It’s Brady Ball time! Come see the LSU Men’s Basketball vs the Houston Sports Group today at 7 p.m. Students get in free with ID and get a free Brady Ball t-shirt.
CENTER FOR FRANCOPHONE STUDIES – A colloquium on Victor Hugo will be held in the Lecture Hall at Hill Memorial Library. Morning session will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the afternoon session 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The panel will feature renowned Hugo scholars Daniele Gasiglia-Laster, Arnaud Laster and Steve Murphy.
ASSOCIATION OF COMPUTING MACHINERY – LSU ACM with Baton Rouge Linux User Group will present a Linux demonstration that will cover introduction to Linux and introduction to Shell Scripting. Free drinks and pizzas will be provided. All minors are welcomed. Join us in Room 214 Coates from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
BLACK GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION – We will be attending the Urban Bush Women’s Shadow’s Child. Join us at 8 p.m. Friday in the LSU Union Theater.
BATON ROUGE VIDEO PROJECT – LSU School of Art presents a lecture by Christiane Paul, curator of New Media Arts at the Whitney Museum of American Art, titled “Media Aesthetics: Notes on Representation and Simulation, Time and Space.” The presentation will reconsider theories with regard to digital media practice and the perception of digital artwork. Join us in Room 103 Design Building Auditorium at 5 p.m.
MSPPS — Dr. Edward Helm, associate dean of the Office of Community and Minority Health Education at the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans and current medical students will be talking about their school in general and answering questions. Join us in the Castillian Room of the Union at 5 p.m.
START – Student Technical, Application and Resource Training will be teaching JavaScript from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Room B-26 Coates Hall.
HILL FARM COMMUNITY GARDEN – The Garden holds weekly meetings to plant and tend the garden. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend. Meet us at the Hill Farm Teaching Facility at 3:30 p.m. to participate.
Saturday Nov. 16
ALPHA PHI ALPHA – The ice-cold Alphas invite the LSU community to join us for our Barbecue as we tailgate at the Frat House from 1:06 p.m. until we walk to the game. Come join us as we build a stronger community here at LSU.
Sunday Nov. 17
AFTERNOON OF POETRY, MUSIC, AND ART — This will take place in the LSU Union Art Gallery at 2 p.m.
Monday Nov. 18
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA — The ladies of the Eta Kappa Chapter will be hosting a program on alcohol awareness. The program will be held in the Union International Room at 7 p.m.
Habitat for Humanity – Join us for a general meeting in Room 155 Coates Hall at 5 p.m.
PSA – Progressive Student Alliance meets every Monday night at 8:30 p.m. in the Council Room of the Union.
COALITION FOR ALTERNATIVES ON WAR ON IRAQ – Meetings every Monday night at 7 p.m. at the University United Methodist Church on Dalrymple Drive.
LSU BCM — Every Monday the LSU BCM serves lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday lunch is free! Come and have fellowship with other Christians on campus!
LATE-NIGHT PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE — Got some ideas? Help plan late-night events in the Union, which will take place on the first Friday of every month. Comedy, music, movies and more! Meeting will be in the Castillian Room of the Union at 5 p.m.
START – Student Technical, Application and Resource Training will be teaching ASP from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Room B-26 Coates Hall.
Tuesday Nov. 19
RACQUETBALL CLUB — The club meets every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Recreational Center racquetball courts. If you have questions or comments, please e-mail us at [email protected]. No experience necessary!!!
LSU RUNNING CLUB – Join us for a meeting on the Laville Patio at 6 p.m.
UPC MUSIC AND MAYHEM — Help plan the concerts and comedy events that come to campus. Join us for a meeting at 4:45 p.m. in the Barataria Room of the Union.
LATIN READINGS — Every Tuesday night from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Cafe Vieux Carre. Discuss your favorite Latin literature with professors and fellow students!
START – Student Technical, Application and Resource Training will be teaching HTML from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Room B-26 Coates Hall.
CATHOLIC STUDENT CENTER — Join us for Student Mass at 8:15 p.m., featuring lively music, faith sharing and an intimate worship environment. Stay after Mass for fellowship and refreshments. Located on the corner of Highland and Dalrymple. Everyone is welcome!
Wednesday Nov. 20
UPC — Lively Arts Committee meeting at 4:30 p.m. in the Orleans Room of the Union. Bring Broadway to LSU! The Lively Arts Committee brings outstanding cultural programs to the LSU Union Theater through the Great Performances Theater Series. Help select and promote nationally touring Broadway musicals, dance companies, comedy acts and plays.
WEDNESDAYS AT WESLEY — A chapel service sponsored by the United Methodist campus ministry will be held at 8 p.m. Dinner is served at 7 p.m., and dessert follows service. Join us at 8 p.m. at the Wesley Foundation Building on 333 E. Chimes.
SEAC — The Student Environmental Action Coalition holds general meetings in which we discuss environmental and social topics and share experiences in past campaigns at 3 p.m. in Room 28 of the Life Sciences Building.
CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST — Join us Wednesdays for live music to meet new people and hear a great speaker. Join us at 3355 Dalrymple Drive, Chapel on the Campus, at 9 p.m.
UPC — Help the UPC Black Culture Committee plan events such as Harambeé and the BET Urban Comedy Tour. Meetings will be held in the Council Room of the Union at 4 p.m.
START – Student Technical, Application and Resource Training will be teaching Photoshop from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Room B-26 Coates Hall.
Thursday Nov. 21
LSU RUNNING CLUB – Join us for a meeting on the Laville Patio at 6 p.m.
LSU BCM — Every Thursday the LSU BCM serves lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday lunches are just $1! Come fellowship with other Christians on campus!
CATHOLIC STUDENT CENTER — Come praise God in song and prayer at Shared Praise of God starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Center of Christ the King
Church, located on the corner of Highland and Dalrymple.
MODEL UNITED NATIONS (MUN) — Come discuss global issues and learn about our exciting plans for the semester. All majors invited to attend our meetings every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Caddo Room of the Union.
PI SIGMA EPSILON — General meeting for all members at 6 p.m. in Room 2169 CEBA. Come get involved in the many projects and programs that now are getting started!
IDEAS AND ISSUES COMMITTEE — Got issues? Got ideas? Come join the UPC Ideas and Issues Committee in selecting speakers such as Chief Richard Picciotto and Wally Amos to come to LSU. We meet every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in the Orleans Room of the Union.
START – Student Technical, Application and Resource Training will be teaching JavaScript from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Room B-26 Coates Hall.
Ongoing
SWEET NOVEMBER GALA — Are you ready for the most elegant night in autumn? It’s time again for BSU’s formal ball to be held Nov. 26 at the Lod Cook Alumni Center from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Invitations will be available in the AACC and Office of Multicultural Affairs.
SCHOLARSHIP — Applications are available for the Tom Cruse Memorial Scholarship for full-time students who are in at least their third year of college. Applications are available in the College of Basic Sciences, Engineering, Design and the Math Department for students enrolled in these majors.
Applications are also available in Student Aid in Room 208 Coates Hall. The application deadline is Jan. 31.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE — Nominations for the George H. Deer Distinguished Teaching Award, Alumni Association Teaching Assistant Award and Advisor of the Year Award now are being accepted. One original and eight copies are required. Deadline for nominations is Dec. 3. For more information, contact Debra Blacher at 578-5344.
TUTORING — The Genesis tutorial program offers free tutoring in math, science, economics and foreign languages. Tutoring is available Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Room 332A LSU Union. For more information, contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs at 578-4339 or the Center for Academic Success at 578-2872.
LOUISIANA ARTISTS 2002: A MIXED MEDIA SHOW — It will run from Nov. 8 to Dec. 14. The show is free and open to the public. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call 578-5117.
LSU WRITING CENTER — Free peer writing consultation is available in any subject at the LSU Writing Center in Room B-18 Coates Hall. Call 578 4439 for a 30-minute appointment.