Central Calendar

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Talking with College Students about Alcohol and Tobacco

Research shows implementing Screening and Brief Interventions that address tobacco and alcohol use in a university or helath care setting helps students reduce their high-risk behaviors. This training will provide knowledge and practical application of these proven techniques. To register contact Ann Sesti at 724-357-1265 or by email at atod-oasis@iup.edu by November 6, 2009. Space is limited.

12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

American Indian Heritage Celebration

Hadley Union Building (HUB)

IUP's Native American Awareness Council (NAAC) will be hosting a celebration with performances by Bill Crouse and The Allegany River Indian Dancers and The Drums of Native Sisters, along with several arts, crafts and food vendors.

8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

IUP Symphony Band and IUP Jazz Band in Concert

Fisher Auditorium, IUP Performing Arts Center

The IUP Symphony Band, under the direction of Jason Worzbt, and IUP Jazz Band, under the direction of Keith Young, perform a joint concert; THIS JUST IN: Concert is now FREE. If you paid for a ticket, please email or call us for a refund.

8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

"New Works/New Voices"

Waller Hall Mainstage, IUP Performing Arts Center

From a musical, to a psychiatrist's office, to murder and comedy, "New Works/New Voices" includes four new short plays written by IUP students and alumni; includes "Gossip!," a musical written by IUP theater major, Joe York, "The Embalmer: A Love Story" written by IUP theater major, Tyler McPherson, "The Noosemaker" written by IUP alumnus, John Trevellini, and "High on Golgotha" written by IUP alumnus, Phillip Keeling;contains language and situations not appropriate for children. A THEATER-BY-THE-GROVE series event; RUNS NOVEMBER 5-7 AND 11-14 at 8 PM, NOVEMBER 8 at 2 PM.; tickets available starting Mon., Oct. 26, at the HUB; Reg $14, Disc $12, I-card $8

2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

"New Works/New Voices"

Waller Hall Mainstage, IUP Performing Arts Center

From a musical, to a psychiatrist's office, to murder and comedy, "New Works/New Voices" includes four new short plays written by IUP students and alumni; includes "Gossip!," a musical written by IUP theater major, Joe York, "The Embalmer: A Love Story" written by IUP theater major, Tyler McPherson, "The Noosemaker" written by IUP alumnus, John Trevellini, and "High on Golgotha" written by IUP alumnus, Phillip Keeling;contains language and situations not appropriate for children. A THEATER-BY-THE-GROVE series event; RUNS NOVEMBER 5-7 AND 11-14 at 8 PM, NOVEMBER 8 at 2 PM.; tickets available starting Mon., Oct. 26, at the HUB; Reg $14, Disc $12, I-card $8

7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

SWEET CHARITY Dance Audition

Cogswell Room 126

Required dance audition for all IUP students interested in being cast in the spring musical SWEET CHARITY co-produced by the Departments of Theater & Dance and Music.

8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

SWEET CHARITY Singing/Acting Audition Appointments

Cogswell Room 126

Time appointments for the singing/acting portion of the SWEET CHARITY auditions run from 8-10 PM. Please sign up for an appointment on the CALLBOARD on the Lower Level of Waller Hall.

12:00 a.m.–11:55 p.m.

Young Alumni Day

IUP Campus

This November 9, will be known as Young Alumni Day on the IUP's campus. Six Young Alumni Achievement Award recipients are asked to speak to classes within their respective colleges Monday morning, followed by the awards luncheon in the Blue Room. After lunch a reception will be held as an opportunity for current students to meet these outstanding individuals. The Young Alumni Achievement Award was created to recognize recent IUP graduates identified as being outstanding in their fields and to present such alumni to current IUP students as examples of exceptional achievement. All recent graduates of IUP, less than 15 years, who have recorded notable accomplishments in their chosen profession are eligible for this award. Each year, one outstanding alumnus/a from each undergraduate college of IUP is chosen by to receive this award by his/her respective Dean. The Young Alumni Achievers are invited to hold seminars, presentations and panel discussions on topics related to their professions.

2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

Meet the Young Alumni Achiever’s Reception

Crimson Event Center

IUP students, faculty and staff are all invited to a punch and cookie reception in cooperation with Young Alumni Day. Meet the Young Alumni Achiever’s Reception is designed to allow more student access to the outstanding group of 2009 Young Alumni Achievement Award recipients.

2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

IRB Protocols Due for November 18 Meeting

113 Stright Hall

5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

ASYLUM Audition Appointments

Waller Hall, Room 202 (Multi-purpose Room)

Audition appointments for student directed Honors' Project production of ASYLUM -- open to all IUP students. Please sign up for an audition on the CALLBOARD on the Lower Level Lobby of Waller Hall.

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Special Forces: Serving in the War on Terrorism

HUB Ohio Room

1974 IUP alumnus Major General Thomas R. Csrnko assumed command of the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School on June 20, 2008. A highly decorated officer, MG Csrnko brings over thirty years experience to his presentation about the current and future war on terrorism.

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Six O'Clock Series: Special Forces: Serving in the War on Terrorism

Ohio Room of the Hadley Union Building

7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS Audition Appointments

Fisher Auditorium Stage

Appointments to audition for the Spring Theater-by-the-Grove production of THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS. Auditions are open to all students at IUP. Please sign up for an audition appointment on the CALLBOARD on the Lower Lobby Level of Waller Hall.

8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)

Susquehanna Room, HUB

Membership open to both undergraduate and graduate students of all disciplines.

All Day

Exhibit Continues: A Walk Through Time—Pennsylvania Coal Culture

University Museum, Sutton Hall

Artifacts and documents of coal mining life, presented in cooperation with the Tri-Area Historical Society (Cambria County) and the Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County; Curated by Harrison Wick and Rhonda Yeager, IUP Special Collections; RUNS SEPT. 15 THROUGH DEC 5; Public reception Sept. 19 from 6-8:30 p.m.; Museum Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri. from 2 to 6:30 p.m., Thurs from noon to 7:30 p.m., and Sat. from noon to 4 p.m.; free admission

All Day

Exhibit Closes Friday: "Imminent and Delicious" by Satan's Camaro

Kipp Gallery, Sprowls Hall

An exhibit by the collaborative duo, Satan's Camaro; EXHIBIT RUNS OCT. 13-NOV. 13; talk by Satan's Camaro starting at 5 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 15, in Delaney Hall with reception following, 6 p.m. at Kipp Gallery; Gallery hours are 12-4 p.m., Tues.-Fri., free admission

5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

AACC Graduating Student Meeting #1

HUB Ohio Room

This will be the first meeting of students graduating in December who want to participate in this annual program, sponsored by the AACC during the Fall semester. For further information, please contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Moodle Faculty Showcase

Crimson Event Center

The Moodle Faculty Showcase is designed to highlight the creative usage of Moodle. The guest presenters will be Drs. Karen Cercone and Dennis Giever. Please be sure to register for this event!

7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

College Empowerment Workshop: Conflict Resolution

HUB Conemaugh Room

This workshop is presented by Mr. Cody Duckwork and is free and opened to all. For further information, contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

8:00 p.m.–8:50 p.m.

Managing Stress

212 Pratt Hall

12:00 p.m.–1:15 p.m.

International Coffee Hour and ICCAP Food Collection

Crimson Event Center

Join international students, IUP faculty, staff and International Friendship Program members for a turkey dinner and live entertainment from Terry Sabo. Free admission and open to all. We will be collecting non-perishable food items for ICCAP. Please bring something to donate.

6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

IUP Film Series: An Independent Portrait

McVitty Auditorium, Sprowls Hall

Part of the IUP Common Freshman Reader Program: Pittsburgh area filmmaker, José Muniain, produced this exceptional documentary, which has screened at the Three Rivers Film Festival (where it won the Audience Choice award) and the Latino International Film Festival in Los Angeles. It begins as film director Robert Young sits for his first formal portrait with Spanish painter Félix de la Concha in a studio in Pittsburgh's Hill District. As we watch de la Concha at work. Young discusses his career filming subjects ranging from nomadic Eskimo tribes to Sicilian slum-dwellers. In the process, the two artists discuss their calling. What drives them to do independent work? How do creative people find their subjects? How are they supported, thwarted and inspired by what goes on around them? (José Muniain; USA; 2006; 55 min) Sr. Muniain is scheduled to be in attendance; free admission; this series is presented by the IUP College of Fine Arts, Center for Film Studies, and Pittsburgh Filmmakers. Additional funding has been provided, in part, by PicturePA—a program of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the IUP Department of English

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

"An Independent Portrait" documentary by local filmmaker José Muniain

McVitty Auditorium, Sprowls Hall

Local filmmaker José Muniain produced this exceptional documentary, which has screened at the Three Rivers Film Festival (where it won the Audience Choice award) and the Latino International Film Festival in Los Angeles. It begins as film director Robert Young sits for his first formal portrait with Spanish painter Félix de la Concha in a studio in Pittsburgh's Hill District. As we watch de la Concha at work, Young discusses his career filming subjects ranging from nomadic Eskimo tribes to Sicilian slum-dwellers. In the process, the two artists discuss their calling. What drives them to do independent work? How do creative people find their subjects? How are they supported, thwarted, and inspired by what goes on around them? Muniain is scheduled to appear. (José Muniain; USA; 2006; 55 min)

6:00 p.m.–7:45 p.m.

Discussion on Restorative Justice

Stouffer Auditorium

As part of their Understanding Crime and Justice Series, The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Student Chapter of the Pennsylvania Prison Society is presenting: A Discussion on Restorative Justice. Included in this discussion will be the video: Concrete Steel & Paint. New toys and monetary donations will be accepted to benefit needy children.

6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Student Seasonal Flu Shot Clinic

Crimson Event Center

Free Seasonal Flu Vaccine is available for current students on a first come-first serve basis while supplies last. Vaccines will be given on Wednesday November 11th, from 6pm until 9pm at the Crimson Event Center in Folger. Students must bring I-card.

8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

"New Works/New Voices"

Waller Hall Mainstage, IUP Performing Arts Center

From a musical, to a psychiatrist's office, to murder and comedy, "New Works/New Voices" includes four new short plays written by IUP students and alumni; includes "Gossip!," a musical written by IUP theater major, Joe York, "The Embalmer: A Love Story" written by IUP theater major, Tyler McPherson, "The Noosemaker" written by IUP alumnus, John Trevellini, and "High on Golgotha" written by IUP alumnus, Phillip Keeling;contains language and situations not appropriate for children. A THEATER-BY-THE-GROVE series event; RUNS NOVEMBER 5-7 AND 11-14 at 8 PM, NOVEMBER 8 at 2 PM.; tickets available starting Mon., Oct. 26, at the HUB; Reg $14, Disc $12, I-card $8

12:20 p.m.–1:10 p.m.

Brown Bag Discussion: IUP's Autism Clinic

Uhler Hall

Drs. Lisa Newell and Laura Knight will host a discussion of IUP's Autism Clinic.

6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Monthly Cultural Enrichment Night: English Cuisine

The Coventry Inn, Indiana, PA

This program will be the final program in a series of Monthly Cultural Enrichment Nights for the fall semester 2009. It will feature dinner at The Coventry Inn, an authentic English, tudor-like building. The event is opened to all and provides a great opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal and experience the cultural background of the chosen restuarant. For costs,reservations, or other information, please contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Trombone Studio Recital

121 Cogswell Hall

A recital featuring student soloists and chamber groups from the IUP Trombone Studio, as well as music by the IUP Trombone Choir, under the direction of Christian Dickinson

8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

"New Works/New Voices"

Waller Hall Mainstage, IUP Performing Arts Center

From a musical, to a psychiatrist's office, to murder and comedy, "New Works/New Voices" includes four new short plays written by IUP students and alumni; includes "Gossip!," a musical written by IUP theater major, Joe York, "The Embalmer: A Love Story" written by IUP theater major, Tyler McPherson, "The Noosemaker" written by IUP alumnus, John Trevellini, and "High on Golgotha" written by IUP alumnus, Phillip Keeling;contains language and situations not appropriate for children. A THEATER-BY-THE-GROVE series event; RUNS NOVEMBER 5-7 AND 11-14 at 8 PM, NOVEMBER 8 at 2 PM.; tickets available starting Mon., Oct. 26, at the HUB; Reg $14, Disc $12, I-card $8

2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

Seminar - Nondestructive Dislocation Imaging and Analysis in Scanning Electron Microscopy by Yoosuf Picard, Material Science Engineering - Carnegie Mellon

Weyandt Hall, Room 331

All Day

Total Semester Withdrawal Deadline

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

IUP Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic Celebrates 40 Years of Service

Breezedale Alumni Center

8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

"New Works/New Voices"

Waller Hall Mainstage, IUP Performing Arts Center

From a musical, to a psychiatrist's office, to murder and comedy, "New Works/New Voices" includes four new short plays written by IUP students and alumni; includes "Gossip!," a musical written by IUP theater major, Joe York, "The Embalmer: A Love Story" written by IUP theater major, Tyler McPherson, "The Noosemaker" written by IUP alumnus, John Trevellini, and "High on Golgotha" written by IUP alumnus, Phillip Keeling;contains language and situations not appropriate for children. A THEATER-BY-THE-GROVE series event; RUNS NOVEMBER 5-7 AND 11-14 at 8 PM, NOVEMBER 8 at 2 PM.; tickets available starting Mon., Oct. 26, at the HUB; Reg $14, Disc $12, I-card $8

9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Culinary Arts Open House

Academy of Culinary Arts

The Culinary Admissions Open House visit program is a great way to learn about the Culinary, Baking and Culinary/B.S. majors at IUP. Tour our culinary kitchens; meet our faculty and students; try you hand at savory and sweet interactive activities; watch some demos; sample tasty foods and see for yourself what culinary school at IUP can do for you.

9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Admissions EXPO

Admissions Office will be hosting prospective students at this event. If you have any questions, please call the Admissions Office at (724)357-2230.

6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

2009 NAACP Banquet

Blue Room Sutton Hall

The Office of Conference Services is coordinating the Indiana County Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Annual Freedom Fund Banquet. The banquet will be held at IUP in the Blue Room on Saturday, November 14, 2009 beginning at 6:00 pm. Tickets may be purchased for $30 each for adults and $15.00 for children under 18 years of age and students. For additional information or to purchase tickets, please contact the NAACP Office on Tuesday or Thursday between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon at (724) 463-0631 or Dr. Edwina Battle Void at (724) 349-5038. The theme for this year’s banquet is Perseverance: Staying the Course with the Economy, Education and Family. The speaker will be Dr. Veronica Watson. Dr. Watson is the Associate Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at IUP and the Director of the Fredrick Douglass Institute.

7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Caribbean Night 09: Faces of the Caribbean

HUB, Ohio Room

Tickets coming soon to the box office for $5.00/ticket Tickets at the door will be $6.00

8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

"New Works/New Voices"

Waller Hall Mainstage, IUP Performing Arts Center

From a musical, to a psychiatrist's office, to murder and comedy, "New Works/New Voices" includes four new short plays written by IUP students and alumni; includes "Gossip!," a musical written by IUP theater major, Joe York, "The Embalmer: A Love Story" written by IUP theater major, Tyler McPherson, "The Noosemaker" written by IUP alumnus, John Trevellini, and "High on Golgotha" written by IUP alumnus, Phillip Keeling;contains language and situations not appropriate for children. A THEATER-BY-THE-GROVE series event; RUNS NOVEMBER 5-7 AND 11-14 at 8 PM, NOVEMBER 8 at 2 PM.; tickets available starting Mon., Oct. 26, at the HUB; Reg $14, Disc $12, I-card $8