MONDAY
Free Lunch
Head to University Center, room 127, to partake in the Christian Student Fellowship free lunch on Oct. 19 at 12:15 p.m.
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OktSOBERfest
Kick the week off right with a beer goggle obstacle course, free food and music in The Commons on Oct. 19 from 12:15 to 1:15 a.m.
TUESDAY
OktSOBERfest
It’s a “mocktail party” with free food and music in The Commons on Oct. 20 from 12:15 to 1:15 a.m.
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Shhhhh …
Tuesday, Oct. 20 is the National Day of Silent Solidarity for the Unborn. Join the IUS Students for Life in the Student Involvement Center from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., to respectfully raise awareness about the plight of unborn humans.
For more information, please contact Michael Atkinson at miatkins@ius.edu.
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Show Off Show
Come watch the show-offs Evan Young and Jonathan Burns, your guides on a bizarre journey of comedy with circus style stunts and pranks, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. in The Commons.
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A Little Knowledge
Bernadette Olson, assistant professor of criminal justice will present “Women and Crime,” her research about gender and crime on Oct. 20 at 12:15 p.m in Life Sciences, room 230. Everyone is welcome.
WEDNESDAY
OktSOBERfest
Root Beer Floats, more free food and music in The Commons on Oct. 21 from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
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Legal Compliance
This program educates participants on the definition of sexual harassment. It covers university policies and procedures, issues of retaliation, how to recognize all forms of harassment and how to report such incidents. Please RSVP to hr@ius.edu. Training takes place on Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon in University Center, room 122.
THURSDAY
OktSOBERfest
More beer goggle activities with free food and music in The Commons on Oct. 22 from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
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Slaveholders and Abolitionists
Natalie Joy, visiting lecturer from Georgetown University, will speak about her recent research related to Cherokee Indians in Crestview, room 106, on Oct. 22 at 3 p.m.
FRIDAY
Student Leadership Conference
Kozhi Sidney Makai will speak on the importance of cultural orientation as it relates to leadership preference in his lecture, “Perceptions DO Matter: Culture & Leadership” on Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. in the Ogle Center.
His lecture is based on research conducted in the United States and Africa. Lunch will be provided. Registration is $6 per student.
SATURDAY
Women’s Tennis vs. Berea
On Oct. 24, the women’s tennis team takes on Berea College at 10 a.m. at the IUS tennis courts.
SUNDAY
IUS Volleyball vs. St. Louis College of Pharmacy
On Oct. 25, the IUS volleyball team takes on the St. Louis College of Pharmacay at 11 a.m. in the Activities Building.
OCTOBER MEETINGS
Writing Help for International Students
Free group tutoring sessions offered every Thursday in University Center, room 128, from noon to 1 p.m. for students who don’t speak English as a first language. E-mail lmeyer@ius.edu for more information.
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Woman to Woman
Woman to Woman, a casual encouragement and support group for women in college, will meet every Tuesday, Sept. 22 to Nov. 10 from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in University Center, room 128. Contact Amanda Wyrick or Valerie Fallon, visiting students, or Micheal Day, IUS Counseler, at 812-941-2244.
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SGA Meeting
The Student Government Association will hold weekly meetings in University Center, room 127, at 4:30 p.m. every Thursday.
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Spanish Club
The Spanish Club is holding its first official meeting of the year on Tuesday, Oct. 27 in University Center, room 126, from 12:30 to 1 p.m. All students are welcome to attend.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
IUS Volleyball vs. Kentucky Wesleyan
On Oct. 27, the IUS volleyball team takes on Kentucky Wesleyan at 7 p.m. in the Activities Building.
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Halloween Contest
Between the second and third sets of the IUS volleyball game on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m., there will be a Halloween costume parade and contest, with a free pizza for the winners.
Bags of sweets will also be handed out to any person who shows up in costume.
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Howl at the Moon
Drop off your potty trained children for some fall fun on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the IU Southeast Children’s Center. Please RSVP by Oct. 26.
For more information contact the Children’s Center at 941-2402.
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LIT at Lunch
Bring your favorite Halloween themed poetry or scary stories to read on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 12:15 to 1 p.m. in the rear of The Commons. Costumes are encouraged.
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IUS Volleyball vs. Oakland City
On Thursday, Oct. 29 the IUS volleyball team takes on Oakland City University at 7 p.m. in the Activities Building.
AREA EVENTS
All-you-can-eat
It’s all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at First Baptist Church in Jeffersonville on Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon. A $5 donation is suggested.
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Haunted Houses
For a spooktacular Halloween season try one of the local haunted houses:
• The Kentucky Derby Museum provides a ghostly tour through the cemetery to the sixth floor of Churchill Downs. The tour runs every third Thursday of the month starting Oct. 1 at 9 p.m. Admission is $15 per person.
• Baxter Avenue Morgue haunted tours, located at 451 Baxter Avenue in Louisville, are $20 per person. For operation hours and a $5 coupon, visit baxtermorgue.com
• The Culbertson Mansion, located at 914 East Main Street in New Albany, opens every Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Admission is $12 per person.
• Danger Run open from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. On Friday, there is a $1 discount for students with I.D. Visit dangerrun.com for locations and promotions.
• Blackacre’s Terror Trail is open Fridays and Saturdays in October from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. with $15 admission. They are located at 3200 Tucker Station Road in Louisville. Visit blackacreterrortrail.com for more information.
• The Waverly Hills Sanatorium presents Terror on the Hill every Friday and Saturday night through Halloween from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.. Waverly is located at 4400 Paralee Lane in Louisville. Admission is $20.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Active Lifestyle Challenge
The President’s Active Lifestyle Challenge ends Sunday, Oct. 25.
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Last Day to Drop
The last day to drop from classes is Oct. 30.
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Not News
Osama bin Laden is still at large. Keep on the lookout, Americans.
SUBMISSIONS
To submit material for the What’s Happening page, call The Horizon at 812-941-2253 or e-mail us at horizon@ius.edu.
