ISU events, Nov. 2-Nov. 27

ISU Coming Events:

The Idaho State University Office of University Relations distributes this events calendar to let the media and public know about upcoming non-athletic events at the University. This information is intended to be released in print and broadcast events calendars. Various events calendars with more complete information are available online at the Web site www.isu.edu/calendar. A copy of this release can also be accessed via ISU’s home page at www.isu.edu. Information about ISU athletic events is available at http://isubengals.cstv.com/. The area code for all phone numbers is 208 unless otherwise noted. The phone number for University Relations is 282-3620.

NOVEMBER

 Wednesday, November 4

• The Women’s Health and Baby U Club brownbag presentation “Paternity, Child Support and Custody”: The Women’s Health and Baby U Club will host a brownbag presentation on Paternity, Child Support and Custody at noon in the Bear River Room of the Pond Student Union. There will be a guest speaker from the Idaho Lawyer Volunteer Program. This presentation is open to the public.

 Thursday and Friday, November 5 and 6

• Joint 14th Intermountain Conference on the Environment and 42nd Engineering Geology and Geotechnical Engineering Symposium: This conference will run all day both days in the Pond Student Union. The topic of the Joint 14th ICE and 42nd EGGES is “Geotechnics, Environment, Energy and Economics (GE3) – The Links for Sustainability.” For more information visit www.isu.edu/confsvcs/ice.shtml

Thursday, November 5

• ISU Percussion Ensemble and Caribbean Steel Band Concert: This free concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Goranson Hall located in the lower level of the ISU Fine Arts Building. For more information, call the ISU Department of Music at 282-3636.

• Anderson Center Anniversary: The Janet C. Anderson Gender Resource Center will celebrate its 11th anniversary from 4 to 6 p.m. in room 114, in the north wing of Graveley Hall

 Friday, November 6

• Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony Performance: Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony will be performed by the Idaho Falls Symphony and the 160 voices of the Camerata Singers and the Idaho State University Concert Choir at 7:30 p.m. in the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall of the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center in Pocatello. Tickets at $20 for general admission and $10 for students are on sale now.  Call the Stephens Performing Arts Center Box Office at 282-3595 or visit www.idahostatetickets.com.

Saturday, November 7

* International Night 2009:  The Idaho State University International Students Association invites the whole community to experience the beautiful and exuberant culture of the world at the Pond Student Union Ballroom from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets are $6 for students, $8 for faculty and staff, and $9 for the public. Tickets are an additional $1 if purchased at the door. Ticket sales will start Oct. 19 in the Student Union and the Rendezvous Complex. For more information, contact Dixya Bhattarai at (515) 441-0145 or bhatdixy@isu.edu.

 Sunday, November 8

 • Film Screening of “Who Does She Think She Is”: The Idaho State University Janet C. Anderson Gender Resource Center invites the public to this screening at 1 p.m. Nov. 8, in the Pond Student Union Bengal Theater on the ISU campus.  The documentary by Academy-Award winning filmmaker Pamela Tanner Boll features five contemporary women artists.  There is no cost for admission, but donations to help cover the cost of the screening will be accepted. For more information call 282-2805 or visit gndrctr@isu.edu.

Wednesday, November 11

• The Women’s Health and Baby U Club brownbag presentation; Wills, Guardianship and Power of Attorney: The Women’s Health and Baby U Club will host a brownbag presentation on Wills, Guardianship and Power of Attorney at noon in the Clearwater Room of the Pond Student Union. There will be a guest speaker from the Idaho Lawyer Volunteer Program.

Friday and Saturday, November 13-14 and Monday, November 16

• Theatre ISU Present “Playboy of the Western World”: Performances at 7:30 p.m. in the Rogers Black Box Theatre in the Stephens Performing Arts Center. For more information, call 282-3595.

Friday, November 13

• Idaho State Civic Symphony Concert, with guest artist David Gross, piano: “Winter Dreams” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center. Visit www.thesymphony.us or call Sue Parker at (208) 234-1587 for more information.

Saturday, November 14

• Jim Witter – The Piano Men Concert: This ISU “A Season of Note” concert will be performed at 7:30 p.m. in the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center. "The Piano Men" is a musical celebration of a decade we all fondly remember – the 1970s. The show is set entirely to the music of Billy Joel and Elton John, two of the icons of the period. For more information visit www.thepianomen.net. Tickets are $24 lower level and $20 upper level. For tickets call (208) 282-3595 or visit www.idahostatetickets.com.

• ISU Music Department Senior Recital, Rachel Sparrow: This free concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Goranson Hall located in the lower level of the ISU Fine Arts Building. For more information, call the ISU Department of Music at 282-3636.

Monday, November 16

• ISU Music Department Student Chamber Music Night: This free concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Goranson Hall located in the lower level of the ISU Fine Arts Building. For more information, call the ISU Department of Music at 282-3636.

Wednesday, November 18

• The Women’s Health and Baby U Club brownbag presentation; Grandparents as Parents: The Women’s Health and Baby U Club will host a brownbag presentation on Grandparents as Parents at noon in the Bear River Room of the Pond Student Union. There will be a guest speaker from the Idaho Lawyer Volunteer Program.

Thursday, November 19 through Saturday, November 21

• Theatre ISU Present “Playboy of the Western World”: The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Rogers Black Box Theatre in the Stephens Performing Arts Center. For more information, call 282-3595.

Thursday, November 19

• ISU Chamber Orchestra and Idaho State Youth Orchestra Concert: This free concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center. For more information, call the ISU Department of Music at 282-3636.

Friday, November 20

• ISU Jazz Bands Concert: This concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center. Ticket prices are adults, $6; precollege students, $2; ISU faculty and staff, $4; ISU students, free. To purchase tickets call the Stephens Performing Arts Center Box Office at 282-3595 or visit www.idahostatetickets.com.

 November 23-27

• Fall recess: No classes. Offices closed on Thanksgiving Holiday Nov. 26-27.