The GIS Center is conducting a GIS Clinic on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in MC205C. Anyone interested in or currently using GIS is welcome. This clinic is designed to assist students in their GIS studies and to further their GIS knowledge. It will also facilitate faculty with an open discussion forum in utilizing GIS for their research.

Sponsor:  Geographic Information Systems Center
Contact:   Violet Ridenour
E-mail: ridenourv@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7500
On the Web:  http://gisweb.apsu.edu

The Hispanic Cultural Center presents Elf the movie. Come have a laugh and relax before finals. December 1, 2009 5-7 p.m. MUC 308. Refreshments are provided.

Sponsor:  Hispanic Cultural Center
Contact:   Teanna Athanasakis
E-mail: athanasakist@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-6645
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/hcc/

December 3, 7:30 p.m. Audubon Soceity Local Chapter Meeting for those interested in birds, wildlife and conservation issues. Presentation by Charles Cook of C-bees on honey bees and beekeeping. Sundquist Science Complex, Room D125. Snacks and social afterwards. Public welcome.

Sponsor:  Biology Department
Contact:   Michelle Rogers
E-mail: rogersm@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-6480
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/schillers/audubon/warioto_chapter.htm

The Academic Support Center is currently recruiting students to work as Peer Tutors and SLA Leaders for the spring '10 semester. This is a great opportunity for high performing students to work on campus and assist other students. For more information, call or visit the Academic Support Center.

Sponsor:  Academic Support Center
Contact:   Martin Golson
E-mail: golsonm@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-6553
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/academic_support_center/work.htm

Come support your Lady Govs as they take on inner-state rival Middle Tennesse this Saturday, Nov. 21st. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. and the first 50 students to check in at the marketing table will receive a free "Let's Go Peay" license plate.

Sponsor:  Athletics Department
Contact:   Emily Shearer
E-mail: shearere@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7615
On the Web:  http://www.LetsGoPeay.com

This program is designed to assist full-time APSU student applicants with holiday shopping by providing gifts for their children. Please stop by the Office of Student Affairs, located in the University Center, room 206 to adopt a family.

Sponsor:  Office of Student Affairs
Contact:   Vanessya Fountain
E-mail: fountainv@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7341
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/student_affairs/help%20an%20elf.htm

Please join the Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center, Cooking Like Your Grandmother event. Come and enjoy cooking demonstrations, and a feast to follow. The event will be held in the WNDAACC, clement building, on Monday, November 23, 2009, from 6-9 pm.

Sponsor:  Wilbur N. Daniel AACC
Contact:   Tonya Nwaneri
E-mail: nwanerit@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7120
On the Web:  http://

The fall orientation meeting for the summer in Spain will be this Saturday,at 1:00 in UC 305. Students attending the program will spend 3 weeks in Madrid and 1 week in the Mediterranean city of Alicante. The program is all-inclusive.

Sponsor:  Languages and Literature
Contact:   Dr. Miguel R. Ruiz-Avils
E-mail: ruizavilesm@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7855
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/ruizm

Sign up for the Intramural Department's Billiards tournament on Monday, Nov. 30th with the event set to begin at 5pm on Thursday, Dec. 3rd. This will be the final Intramural event for the semester. Open and Greek divisions are available. Please visit our Web site for more information.

Sponsor:  University Recreation
Contact:   Ed Dean
E-mail: deane@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7564
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/recreation/im/info.aspx

Mentors are grouped with international students and participate in the Bridge program which is designed to integrate international students to life in the United States. Students interested in participating must meet the eligibility requirements and submit a complete application before the deadline of November 30. See Web site for information and application.

Sponsor:  International Education
Contact:   Brie Vogt
E-mail: internationaled@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-6851
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/InternationalEd/bridge.aspx

The All State student newspaper is accepting applications for a student circulation manager. Each Wednesday morning, the circulation manager picks up the newspaper on campus and distributes it to newspaper racks across campus. For more information and an application, contact Tabitha Gilliland at 221-7375, gillilandt@apsu.edu or in UC 115.

Sponsor:  Student Publications
Contact:   Tabitha Gilliland
E-mail: gillilandt@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7375
On the Web:  

All English Majors must take the English Exit Exam to meet graduation requirements. The exam will be offered on 11/23 and 11/30 both fall on a Monday. The exam will be held in Harned 201 at 5:00 p.m. You do not have to bring anything with you. The test is online.

Sponsor:  Lang\Lit.
Contact:   Sherry Clark
E-mail: clarkso@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7891
On the Web:  http://

We want YOU ... in APSU's yearbook, The Monocle. Please stop by the UC Lobby between 3 and 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, or between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, to have your picture made alone or with friends. Students, faculty and staff are invited to have their photos made for the yearbook.

Sponsor:  Student Publications
Contact:   Tabitha Gilliland
E-mail: gillilandt@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7375
On the Web:  

The Hispanic Cultural Center is selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts to raise money for the Heidi Leming Hispanic Cultural Center Scholarship. $6 for 1 dozen or $10 for 2 dozen. Pre-buy your doughnuts at the H.C.C. (120 MUC) or get them December 2nd from 7-11:00 a.m. in the MUC Lobby in front of Einstein's.

Sponsor:  Hispanic Cultural Center
Contact:   Jonell Nicholson
E-mail: nicholsonj@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-6645
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/hcc/

The All State is searching for hard workers interested in sales, advertising and design who enjoy earning money and have strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills. Please contact Tabitha Gilliland at 221-7375, gillilandt@apsu.edu or in UC 115 for applications and job descriptions for the student job openings for advertising manager and advertising representatives.

Sponsor:  Student Publications
Contact:   Tabitha Gilliland
E-mail: gillilandt@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7375
On the Web:  

Faculty, emeriti, staff, students, alumni and community members are encouraged to present at the Library Athenaeum, the purpose of which is to host events that promote and enhance the intellectual life of the University and the region. Events include presentations, lectures, panel discussions, debates, performances, readings, and the like. Proposals may be submitted via the web form by Dec. 18.

Sponsor:  Library
Contact:   Gina Garber
E-mail: garberg@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7028
On the Web:  http://library.apsu.edu/events/Athform.htm

All F-1 and J-1 students that will be departing the country over the winter break and plan on returning to classes in the spring semester must contact the Office of International Education to receive travel authorization on their DS-2019 or I-20 forms.

Sponsor:  International Education
Contact:   Brie Vogt
E-mail: internationaled@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-6851
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/InternationalEd

The Burnout. 2009 Bouldering Competition is this Saturday, Nov. 21 at 11:00 a.m. at the Foy Center. Sign-up todayregistration is $25 and the first 20 participants receive a free t-shirt! There are prizes for winners of mens and womens beginner, intermediate, and advanced categories. Well feed you, too! This is a good opportunity to try something new or to prove your awesome skills!

Sponsor:  University Recreation
Contact:   Anne Perrault
E-mail: perraulta@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7564
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/recreation/wall/top-out.aspx

Your Campus Bookstore now has car decals for most athletic programs and extracurricular! Music, Theater, Tennis, Track & Cross Country, Softball, and more!! Great holiday gift ideas!

Sponsor:  Bookstore
Contact:   Shonte Maxey
E-mail: maxeys@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7275
On the Web:  http://www.apsubookstore.com

The Bookstore now has a wide assortment of Greek paraphernalia! Picture frames, decals, license plates, sticky pads, keychains, flip flops, and more!!Great holiday gift ideas! Come check out our new items!!

Sponsor:  Bookstore
Contact:   Shonte Maxey
E-mail: maxeys@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7275
On the Web:  http://www.apsubookstore.com

The Veterans' Student Lounge, located in McReynolds 211, is now open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We would like to invite all APSU veteran and active duty students to drop by during these hours. We will provide coffee and cookies, a place to visit, and a bulletin board for educational and veteran information. Come connect with veterans across the campus.

Sponsor:  Veterans Upward Bound
Contact:   Kari Burnham
E-mail: burnhamk@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7600
On the Web:  http://

Your campus bookstore has bargain books ranging in price from $1.99 to $11.99. These include children's books, both fiction and nonfiction novels, biographies, and cook books. These are great holiday gift ideas!! More shipments arrive daily. Come check out our assortment!!

Sponsor:  Bookstore
Contact:   Shonte Maxey
E-mail: maxeys@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7275
On the Web:  http://www.apsubookstore.com

Come see the next Theatre & Dance performance Pippin. Tickets are now available Monday-Friday 3-5PM in the box office in Trahern lobby. Cost is $5 for students/military and $10 for adults. You can make a reservation by calling 221-7379 or sending an email. Performance dates are Nov. 18-21 at 7:30 PM and Nov. 22 at 2:00 PM.

Sponsor:  Theatre & Dance
Contact:   Gena Shire
E-mail: boxoffice@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7379
On the Web:  http://

Just a reminder that there are 3 opportunities to get your passport stamped for the month of November: 11/16 GPC Hot Topics Series, 11/17 International Night and 11/24 Russian Dance Group "Barynya". Make sure to not miss the events this month highlighting Russia!

Sponsor:  Student Life & Leadership, International Education
Contact:   Leslie Cragwall
E-mail: cragwalll@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7431
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/sll

Effective Jan. 4, 2010, there will be some changes in the postage rates with Priority and Express mailings. Prices for First-Class Mail, Standard Mail, Parcel Post and other mailing services will not change in 2010, with the cost of a First-Class Mail stamp remaining at 44 cents.

Sponsor:  Campus Post Office
Contact:   Tammy Silva
E-mail: silvat@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-6161
On the Web:  http://pe.usps.com

Please join the Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center, Cooking Like Your Grandmother event. Come and enjoy cooking demonstrations, and a feast to follow. The event will be held in the WNDAACC, clement building, on Monday, November 23, 2009, from 6-9 pm.

Sponsor:  Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center
Contact:   Tonya Nwaneri
E-mail: nwanerit@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7120
On the Web:  http://

H1N1 Vaccines will be available starting Mon. 11/9/09 at Boyd Health Svcs. Ellington 104 Hours: 730am-1130am and 1pm-3pm Mon-Fri for free. YOU MUST MEET AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA TO RECEIVE THE SHOT. 1. PREGNANT 2. BE A HOUSEHOLD CONTACT OR CAREGIVER OF CHILD AGED 6 MONTHS OR UNDER. 3. HEALTHCARE PERSONNEL 4. AGED 18-24 YEARS 5. CHRONICALLY ILL PERSONS 25-64 YEARS OF AGE.

Sponsor:  Boyd Health Services
Contact:   LESLIE OR DONNA
E-mail: nelsonl@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7107
On the Web:  http://

Get experience behind the scenes at basketball games. The Athletics Marketing and Promotions staff is looking for students interested in learning about sports marketing and game operations. Will include office hours and game nights. Experience can be used for fulfill practicum requirements.

Sponsor:  Athletics Department
Contact:   Emily Shearer
E-mail: shearere@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7615
On the Web:  http://www.LetsGoPeay.com

Check out the new scholarship website and on-line application. This is a reminder our current and new students should use this website to review and apply for available scholarships for 2010-2011.

Sponsor:  Office of Student Financial Aid & Veterans Affairs
Contact:   Sherri Devers
E-mail: deverss@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7907
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/Scholarships/

The Presidential Research Scholars Program requests proposals for the next award cycle. Presidential Scholars are granted $3000 in support of an individual research project or creative activity with scholarly merit. All full-time undergraduate students are eligible to apply.

Sponsor:  Grants and Sponsored Programs
Contact:   Rebecca M. Jones
E-mail: jonesr@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7621
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/jonesr/Presidential_Research_Scholars.htm

THE ADVOCATE is an informative online newsletter the Office of Disability Services provides to APSU students with disabilities and contains information pertaining to a wide variety of subjects.

Sponsor:  Disability Services
Contact:   Philip Voorhees
E-mail: voorheesp@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-6230
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/disability/CurrentAdvocate/November09.htm

The APSU Tennis Center is offering tennis clinics for both adults and juniors at the following times: Adults: Mondays 6:30-7:30pm Women's adult: Tuesdays 9:30-10:30am Junior Clinics (4-16 years old): Mon & Wed: 5:30-6:30pm, Tue & Thu: 4:30-5:30 and 5:30-6:30pm.

Sponsor:  Athletics/Tennis
Contact:   Malik Tabet
E-mail: tabetm@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-6101
On the Web:  http://

Holiday postage stamps are now available in the campus Post Office. Holiday shipping deadline dates are posted at the service window or you can view the web link below.

Sponsor:  Post Office
Contact:   Tammy Silva
E-mail: silvat@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-6164
On the Web:  http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2009/pr09_082.htm

The Career & Advisement Center is scheduling academic advising appointments for all freshman and sophomore undeclared majors and conditionally admitted students beginning Monday, October 26, 2009. Please call (221-7896) or stop in (UC 210) to schedule a time to meet with an advisor.

Sponsor:  Career & Advisement Center
Contact:   Cherylle Ward
E-mail: cac@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7896
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/careers/

Rodriguez was employed as a maintenance worker at the World Trade Center at the time of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack. The only person at the site with the master key to the North Tower stairwells,he bravely led firefighters up the stairwell. Come hear his story. Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 6:00pm in the Clement Auditorium.

Sponsor:  SLL
Contact:   Teanna Athanasakis
E-mail: athanasakist@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-6645
On the Web:  http://APSU.EDU/SLL

Veterans attending APSU now have a place to gather and share stories or relax during lunch. It is located in McReynolds 211 and is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:30-1:30, starting Sept, 14, 2009. We will provide coffee and cookies (free), a place to visit, and a bulletin board for educational information. We cant wait to see you here!

Sponsor:  Veterans Upward Bound
Contact:   Kari Burnham
E-mail: burnhamk@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7600
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/VUB/

Are you ready to graduate in December 2009? If you will be completing your final degree requirements this fall semester, you may be eligible to graduate on December 18, 2009. Log on to http://www.apsu.edu/Commencement/apply.aspx , fill out the form completely and submit. The Deadline to apply will be September 14, 2009.

Sponsor:  Registrar's Office
Contact:   Jasmine O'Brien
E-mail: obrienjr@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7124
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/Commencement/

We are required by the Federal Government to update all students race and ethnicity information to the new categories. In order to accomplish this, all students will be prompted to complete the race and ethnicity survey when they log in to One Stop (http://onestop.apsu.edu) or AP Self Service (http://webss.apsu.edu). When completed, you will not be prompted to answer these questions again.

Sponsor:  Office of the Registrar
Contact:   Office of the Registrar
E-mail: registrar@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7150
On the Web:  http://

We offer free tutoring to VETERANS who are in enhanced classes and need additional help outside of their lab. We also offer computer literacy skills and study skills seminards as well FREE OF CHARGE!

Sponsor:  Veterans Upward Bound
Contact:   Makeba Webb
E-mail: webbm@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7601
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/VUB/