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Get applications for Paris study abroad The School of Art has begun to prepare for its annual study abroad program, “French Qu

Get applications for Paris study abroad

The School of Art has begun to prepare for its annual study abroad program, “French Quarter in Paris.”

Art students are invited to apply for the month-long program in Paris, France this spring.

The application deadline is Nov. 1.

Applications are available at the Visual Arts Center.

The cost, which covers travel and housing, is estimated to be about $3,600, not including the cost of food.

Housing facilities will be equipped with full kitchens.

For more information, contact Jonathan Donehoo, a professor of art, at 257-3909.

CinemaTech offers free entertainment

All film lovers and interested students are encouraged to participate in CinemaTech.

The club, comprised of film fanatics, meets at 7 p.m. every other Wednesday in Nethken Hall Auditorium, Room 140.

Show dates for the remainder of the quarter are Oct. 19 and Nov. 2.

Students may come and enjoy popcorn, drinks and a movie.

Admission is free, but a $1 donation is suggested. 

This quarter’s theme is independent and innovative films.

After the film, everyone will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and opinions about the movie in a short discussion.

For more information, contact Nick Holland, a CinemaTech member and a sophomore electrical engineering major, at 257-2659.

Sign up for paced fitness sessions

Students are encouraged to come to the Maxie Lambright Intramural Sports Center and get started on one of several fitness programs offered for the fall.

Students can sign up with the fitness staff at the wellness desk at the back of the gym.

Sign up is for three fitness sessions, which can be done at the individual student’s pace and schedule.

Session 1 is orientation and initial fitness assessment.

Sessions 2 and 3 begin work with cardio and resistance training.

For more information, contact Chad Spruell, fitness and wellness coordinator, at 257-4634.

Department seeks talented strings

The School of the Performing Arts’ music department seeks interested students who can play stringed instruments for the Tech string ensemble.

Some of the stringed instruments for the string ensemble include violin, cello and double bass.

School instruments may be available for use by interested students.

The first string concert of the season is Dec. 12., and it is not too late to join for the fall quarter.

Winter quarter sign-up is also available for students. One credit hour will be assigned to winter sign-ups.

For more information about joining the ensemble or for the schedule of the concert season, contact Randy Sorensen, an assistant professor of music, at 257-4233.

ANS to give out food at tailgating

The school of forestry and department of agricultural sciences are hosting their annual College of Applied and Natural Sciences Homecoming tailgate event.

The tailgating festivities will begin at 10 a.m. Oct. 22 in the “Agricultural Sciences” blue tent, beside the Tech Dairy Truck on the north side of Joe Aillet Stadium.

There will be hamburgers, chips and drinks available as refreshments.

All alumni and students are invited to participate in this and other Homecoming activities.

The Bulldogs will kick off at 3 p.m. against the University of North Texas - Denton Mean Green.

The festivities will end at 2 p.m.

For more information about the ANS Homecoming Tailgate, contact Dr. William Ross, an assistant professor of forestry, at 257-3944.

Buy Katrina bands at A.E. Phillips

Tech and A.E. Phillips students are encouraged to help with the Hurricane Katrina relief effort by purchasing rubber blue and white swirl-colored bracelets.

The bracelets can be purchased in the main office at the A.E. Phillips Laboratory School, located on Hergot Drive.

Bracelets are $5 and all profits go to non-profit organizations.

This relief effort will continue until all bracelets are sold.

Quantity is limited. A.E. Phillips has approximately 100 children and 100 adult-sized bracelets.

Tech students are invited to stop by A.E. Phillips and pick up a bracelet.

For more information, contact Rosemary Reeves, secretary of A.E. Phillips, at 257-3469, or visit http://www.bandforkatrina.com.


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