Events for the first week of November, 2009

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Monday November 2, 2009

Art Exhibit: "Picturing America", USA Library, Third Floor Gallery, "Picturing America" brings masterpieces of American art into classrooms and libraries nationwide. The nation's artistic heritage paintings, sculpture, architecture, fine crafts, and photography offers unique insights into the character, ideals and aspirations of our country. "Picturing America," a far-reaching new program from the National Endowment for the Humanities in cooperation with the American Library Association, brings this vital heritage to all Americans. "Picturing America" is free and open to the public and may be viewed during Library hours: http://library.southalabama.edu/ .   For more information contact Rexann Warren at (251) 460-7021, send email to rwarren@usouthal.edu, or visit http://library.southalabama.edu/.

Tuesday November 3, 2009

Forms in Microsoft Word 2007, 1:30 pm, CSC, Seminar Room, Do you ever create a form that looks great on paper but shifts around on the page when you type in the blanks? Learn to create a Word document with field positions that are fixed and formatted so the user can type only in the designated areas. Explore the use of simple table tools along with developer tools that help you gain control of these unruly objects. Pre-requisites: working knowledge of Word 2007. To register for a class online, go to https://jagmail.usouthal.edu/cgi-bin/CA/seminar/semself.cgi   For more information contact Amy Hutchings at (251) 460-6161, send email to seminars@usouthal.edu, or visit http://www.southalabama.edu/cscworkshops.html.

Humanities and Social Sciences Colloquium, 3:30 pm, Humanities 122 (Dean's Conference Room), "The Social Lives of Argentine Jews, 1905-1930: Gender, Class, and Generation" -- a talk by Dr. Mollie Lewis Nouwen, Department of History   For more information contact Dr. Ron Nelson at (251) 460-6725 or send email to rnelson@usouthal.edu.

Teaching with Blogs Workshop, 3:30 pm, PETAL Room 312 University Library, Dr. Robert Gray will lead a workshop focusing on various ways to use blogs in your classes.   For more information contact Robert Gray at (251) 461-1563, send email to petal@usouthal.edu, or visit www.usapetal.net/wpmu/events.

Humanities and Social Sciences Colloquium, 3:30 pm, Humanities 122 (Dean's Conference Room), "The Social Lives of Argentine Jews, 1905-1930: Gender, Class, and Generation" -- a talk by Dr. Mollie Lewis Nouwen, Department of History   For more information contact Dr. Ron Nelson at (251) 460-6725 or send email to rnelson@usouthal.edu.

Ready to Change Weight Loss Program, 6:00 pm, Student Recreation Center, Are you trying to lose weight, or do you want more information on nutrition & physical activity? Join our four-week program if you're Ready to Change. Class meets on Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Optional walking group meets Wednesdays, 5:30-6:00 p.m., and Thursdays, 12:00-12:30 p.m. Cost: $20. See our website or stop by the Student Recreation Center for a registration form. (Class schedule will be slightly modified to accomodate Thanksgiving holidays.)   For more information contact Prathima Kannan at (251) 610-0458, send email to pk801@jaguar1.usouthal.edu, or visit www.southalabama.edu/southfit/specialevents.html.

Wednesday November 4, 2009

Midweek Nooner "Personalized Street Sign", 10:30 am, Student Center, FREE personalized street signs. 1 per student I.D.   For more information contact Lesley Citizen at (251) 460-7144, send email to jp.president@yahoo.com, or visit www.southalabama.edu/jaguarproductions.

Grading Issues Roundtable Discussion, 2:00 pm, PETAL Room 312 University Library, This roundtable will allow faculty to discuss various problems and strategies concerning grading student work.   For more information contact Robert Gray at (251) 461-1563, send email to petal@usouthal.edu, or visit www.usapetal.net/wpmu/events.

International Edu./ Career Services Coffee Hour, 3:30 pm, Student Center, Join us for coffee and snacks as we explain the value of studying abroad.   For more information contact Dr. Jim Ellis at (251) 460-6085 or send email to jimellis@usouthal.edu.

Thursday November 5, 2009

Forms in Microsoft Word 2007, 8:30 am, CSC, Seminar Room, Do you ever create a form that looks great on paper but shifts around on the page when you type in the blanks? Learn to create a Word document with field positions that are fixed and formatted so the user can type only in the designated areas. Explore the use of simple table tools along with developer tools that help you gain control of these unruly objects. Pre-requisites: working knowledge of Word 2007. To register for a class online, go to https://jagmail.usouthal.edu/cgi-bin/CA/seminar/semself.cgi   For more information contact Amy Hutchings at (251) 460-6161, send email to seminars@usouthal.edu, or visit http://www.southalabama.edu/cscworkshops.html.

Teaching Self-Evaluation Seminar, 10:00 am, PETAL Room 312 University Library, Dr. Brenda Litchfield will conduct a seminar on Teaching Self-Evaluation.   For more information contact Robert Gray at (251) 461-1563, send email to petal@usouthal.edu, or visit www.usapetal.net/wpmu/events.

Friday November 6, 2009

Football Field House: Grand Opening, 4:30 pm, Football Field House, Grand Opening and tours of Football Field House, near Intramural Fields on main campus. Meet Jaguar coaches and players. Receive a free Jaguar football poster. For a complete list of Homecoming Activities, visit www.southalabama.edu For ticket information, visit www.usagameday.com   For more information contact USA Public Relations at (251) 460-6211 or visit www.southalabama.edu.

Homecoming Parade, 6:30 pm, Administration Building, Homecoming parade, featuring Miss America Katie Stam. Parade starts at Administration Building and ends at the track near the Mitchell Center. Followed by pep rally and bonfire at the track. For a complete list of Homecoming Activities, visit www.southalabama.edu For ticket information, visit www.usagameday.com   For more information contact USA Public Relations at (251) 460-6211 or visit www.southalabama.edu.

Fairhope Film Series - movie "Frozen River", 7:00 pm, USA Baldwin County's Performance Center, Movie "Frozen River" USA, 2008, 91 minutes, R. Hard up for money, two desperate women transport illegals across the border from Canada to the US in this somewhat shocking film. Drama. Location: 111 St. James Ave., Fairhope, AL   For more information contact Kathy Ferniany at (251) 928-8133, send email to usabc@usouthal.edu, or visit www.fairhopefilms.org.

Saturday November 7, 2009

Mobile Ballet " A Gala Evening" discount tickets, 7:30 am, Jaguar Productions Office SC 108, Come to the JP office to purchase discount tickets for the ballet. Students can purchase them with their student I.D. for $4 and faculty/staff can purchase them for $13 with University I.D. LIMIT OF 2 PER BALLET.   For more information contact Lesley Citizen at (251) 460-7144, send email to jp.president@yahoo.com, or visit www.southalabama.edu/jaguarproductions.

FOOTBALL: USA vs Milford (N.Y.) Academy, 4:00 pm, Ladd-Peebles Stadium, Tailgating begins at 10 a.m. For season tickets, please call (251) 461-1USA (1872). For a complete list of Homecoming Activities, visit www.southalabama.edu For ticket information, visit www.usagameday.com   For more information contact USA Football Office at (251) 445-4004 or visit www.usajaguars.com.