Saturday, March 29, 2008

Community Calendar

    Sat/Mar. 29

    Tau Beta Pi Raffle, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Mudbog. Raffle for a 1 GB iPod, a $50 Chevron gift card and many more prizes as a fundraiser. The drawing will be held at 2 p.m. Winnders need not be present. For tickets, contact pvaldez@nmt.edu.

    "Ducks of the Bosque: Identification and Behavior," 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Bosque del Apache NWR. Celestyn Brozek will give a presentation on duck identification by color and shape, followed by field work to practice identification skills. Class size is limited to 20, reservations are required. For reservations, call 575-835-1828.

    Tech Rugby Match, 1 p.m. — Tech Athletic Field. Pygmies vs. Albuquerque Brujos.

    "El Camino Real in 1682," 2 p.m. — El Camino Real International Heritage Center. The Rev. Larry Castillo-Wilson traces the path of Gov. Antonio Otermín, who tried to reconquer the province after the Pueblo Revolt but failed. The retreat expedition included making a difficult march over the hill of Acomilla, near present day San Acacia. The event is free with cost of monument admission, $5 adults, children 16 and under are free. School groups are free. Sundays are free to N.M. residents with ID. Wednesdays are free for N.M. seniors 60 and over with ID. Open 7 days a week, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Tuesdays, Nov. 1 to April 30. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and Easter. For more info, call 575-854-3600, or visit www.elcaminoreal.org.

    Sun/Mar. 30

    Matinee Bingo, 1 p.m. — DAV Hall, 200 N. 5th St. Blackout Bingo, $750 with 55 numbers or less. For more info, contact the DAV, 575-835-0843.

    Mon/Mar. 31

    Grad Student Association Meeting, 12:30 p.m. — Skeen Library, Tripp Room.

    Air Rifle Practice, 5:30 p.m. — Tech Gym, Basement. Meets every Monday night. Free. Precision air rifles, pellets and targets are provided. For more info, contact Jim at 575-835-5409.

    Bingo, 7 p.m. — DAV Hall, 200 N. 5th St. Blackout Bingo, $750 with 55 numbers or less. For more info, contact the DAV, 575-835-0843.

    "Children of Men," 7 p.m. — MSEC 105. Free movie, sponsored by NMT Students for Life Club. Light refreshments will be served.

    Mon-Tue/Mar. 31-Apr. 1

    Seery Invitational Golf Tournament — New Mexico Tech Golf Course. 575-835-5335.

    Tue/Apr. 1

    Judicial District 7 Local Collaborative Meeting, 10 a.m. — Socorro County Externsion Office. All are welcome to attend. For more info, contact Kirstin at 575-517-0310.

    EES/Bureau Hydrology Seminar, 3 p.m. — MSEC 101. John Moylan, 2007 Johns Distinguished Lecturer, speaks on "Geologic Influences on Midcontinent Dams."

    Tech Faculty Senate Meeting, 4 p.m. — Workman 101.

    Rugby Practice, 4:30 p.m. — Tech Athletic Field. Be ready to run and bring water. For more info, contact coach Dave Wheelock at the gymnasium office, 575-835-5854 or dwheelock@admin.nmt.edu.

    Intro to Python, 5:30 p.m. — Speare 23. "Numeric and scientific packages." Free.

    Billy Aardd's Club Meeting, 7-9 p.m. — Fidel Center, Game Room. Free billiards on three reserved tables.

    Wed/Apr. 2

    Intro to Python, 4 p.m. — Speare 23. "Numeric and scientific packages." Free.

    Rugby Practice, 4:30 p.m. — Tech Athletic Field. Be ready to run and bring water. For more info, contact coach Dave Wheelock at the gymnasium office, 575-835-5854 or dwheelock@admin.nmt.edu.

    Earlth Science Club Meeting, 5 p.m. — MSEC 101.

    Advanced Python Applications, 5:30 p.m. — Speare 23. Open discussion of Python programming. Free.

    Talk on Energy Problem, 7 p.m. — Skeen Library, Tripp Room. Emeritus Professor Kay Brower speaks on "Evrything you wanted to know about the energy problem, but didn't know whom to ask." Brower will discuss possible energy solutions. Sponsored by Socorro Branch of AAUW. The public is invited to attend.

    Tech Movie Night, 9 p.m. — Loma Theater. The late show is free for Tech students with a valid ID.

    Thu/Apr. 3

    Master of Science in Teach Presentation, 10 a.m. — Cramer 123. Brenda Becker presents "Teaching Problem Solving in the Mathematics Classroom: A Problem-Driven, Student-Centered, Standards,Based Approach." The public is invited to attend.

    EES/Bureau Seminar, 4 p.m. — MSEC 101. Shane Ingate, of IRIS/PASSCAL, speaks on "EarthScope Magnetotellurics: A Shocking Experiment."

    Acvanced Python Applications, 4 p.m. — Speare 23. Open discussion of Python programming. Free.

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