August 29, 2003 Announcements
Utah
State Magazine Fall Issue is Online
 "Had
I not attended Utah State University and crossed its Quad in
an electrifying rainstorm of mud — an event that illustrated
how sky can touch earth and how the earth can touch back —
I might have missed the opportunity to connect to anything or
anyplace that mattered," writes Brandon Schrand.
Schrand is one of three graduates from the Class of 2003 who
contributed moving testimonials to the fall 2003 issue of Utah
State magazine.
See for yourself what recent graduates have to say about their
experiences at Utah State. How did their educations, the time
they spent here change their lives? The fall issue is available
online at http://www.utahstate.usu.edu.
Also in this issue: Robert B. Smith's (1960) seismic influence
on earthquake research in the United States, the enchanting
sounds of native music from USU's anthropology museum that are
touring the state, and much more.
Little
Aggie Activities
Utah State's Bookstore has planned a number of activities expressly
designed for the younger set — Little Aggie Activities.
The Bookstore encourages everyone to bring the kids for an hour
of fun and learning in these free activities. All activities
are held Saturdays from 10:30–11:30 a.m. at the Bookstore.
Things get started Sept. 13 with face painting. The next event
is Oct. 11 and features a haunted house. Lovers of the Harry
Potter series, old and young alike, will be rewarded Nov. 8
with "Harry Potter Hysteria." Finally, the holidays
are recognized with an event Dec. 13.
Activities continue in the new year and begin Jan. 10 with
"Dr. Suess's Seussville." A science fair is planned
Feb. 7, and the March 13 event is "Storybook Music Box."
The series concludes April 10 with "Let's Go Fly a Kite."
Pre-registration is required for all events and can be completed
by calling (435) 797-1681 or 797-3984. There is free parking
in the Parking Terrace adjacent to the Taggart Student Center,
the location of the university Bookstore.
Utah
House is Open
 A
new sign has been unveiled, and the Utah House is officially
open. Several television stations took notice, as did newspapers,
including the Standard Examiner in Ogden during the
recent open house. Here's what the Examiner had to
say about the house.
"Entering the door is calming. The vaulted ceilings, the
wide-open spaces decorated in greens, browns and dusty purples,
and the sound of water rushing over stones all create a sense
of tranquility. But don't be fooled into thinking the waterfall
near the entrance was put there just to calm frazzled nerves.
It's actually improving the air quality in the room by adding
moisture. Almost everything in this place is about efficiency,
conservation and improving the environment in one way or another.
This is the Utah House, a part of the Utah Botanical Center
of the Utah State University Extension Service, at 920 S. 50
West in Kaysville. ... Whether building a new home is on the
agenda or making improvements to the one you live in, a visit
to the Utah House can help you make environmentally friendly
decisions and save on utility bills." (Standard
Examiner, 07/26/03)
Hours for Utah House are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. Hours may be expanded soon. To ensure the staff is on
hand, call in advance, (801) 544-3098.
The Utah Botanical Center raises awareness among all generations
about how they can enrich their quality of life by preserving
precious natural resources. The center provides educational,
recreational and interactive experiences, as well as research
and public outreach activities. The center's greenhouse facility
is used frequently for meetings, classes and workshops. The
ponds, which have been extensively renovated, will become part
of the natural areas that will be open from dawn to dusk. Fishing
will be allowed beginning next spring. The newly completed trailhead
pavilion will be available for classes and, in the future, available
to rent for approved activities. The greenhouse phone is (801)
593-8969.
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