Fall 2014

Fun Activities on Campus

Center for the Arts (ART)

Interested in by-passing the box-office window? Visit http://www.lonestar.edu/box-office-ticket-info.htm to purchase tickets in advance!

Art Exhibition - Bosque Gallery

Gallery Hours: MW 11am-2pm, T 10am-1pm, Th 9am-12pm

November 18-December 4

Student Art Exhibition (Reception from 4:30-6:30pm on Dec 4^th)

Performing Arts – Main Stage Theater

November 14

Symphonic Band and String Ensemble: String & Wind Indulgence

November 17, 5-10pm

A Man of No Importance Auditions

Open auditions will be held on the main stage. Those cast in the show must enroll in the Musical Theatre class in Spring 2015. We will be using color-blind casting, and all-aged teenage and adult actors/actresses are welcome to try out. For more on the synopsis, characters of the story, or info on the production crew, please visit http://lonestar.edu/blogs/aalon/courses/musicaltheatre/, or e-mail aaron.alon@lonestar.edu with any other questions.

November 19

Jazz Ensemble: Big Band is Back!

December 4

Vocal Production: Pop Singers Concert

December 6

Vocal Production: Chamber Singers Holiday Concert

Performing Arts – Recital Hall

December 1

Vocal Production: Pop Songwriters Concert

Library Resources

October 9-December 13 2014

Monday - Thursday: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Weekly Activities

Every Thursday 6:30pm

Family Fun & Game Night (all ages) limited to 40/session

Bring your favorite game or play one of the many games the library has for this event.

http://www.lonestar.edu/library/14959.htm

2^nd and 4^th Tuesday 6:30pm

Family Stories (ages 3-6) limited to 35/session

Features stories, songs, finger plays and occasional crafts.

http://www.lonestar.edu/library/14958.htm

Mondays 6:30pm

Hindi Time (ages 2-6) limited to 35/session

Features stories, songs, finger plays and occasional crafts.

http://www.lonestar.edu/library/14958.htm

Special Activities

November 20^th, 5-7pm

Australian International Craft

Held in the Library Kids Corner for all ages limited to 35 participants. As part of International Education Month, come learn about and create Australian themed arts and crafts!

November 20^th, 6:30-7:30pm

Australian Film

Held in the Library Kids Corner for all ages limited to 35 participants. As part of International Education Month, discover Australian culture through film!

Technology Events

Miscellaneous Events

December 4, 4pm-5pm	Phi Theta Kappa meetings Lone Star’s preeminent Honor Society would like to have you. Contact PTK if you’re interested in joining or would like to attend an event: http://www.lonestar.edu/18232.htm E-mail: Peggy.D.Hicks@Lonestar.edu
November 26 12pm-1pm	Student Government Association (SGA) General Assembly – Meet in Student Life The SGA is your key to improving our campus. We host clubs including Teachers 2B, Movies, Gay-Straight Alliance and more! To see our constitution, clubs, or for more contact info, visit: http://www.lonestar.edu/20808.htm
November 8, 8am-11am	LSC-CyFair Heart Walk Join us in the annual fight against heart disease and stroke! Walk. Donate. Make an Impact! http://nwharrisheartwalk.org/
November 13, 6:3-8pm	Let’s Pecha Kucha! This is a public speaking contest in the Conference Center. ‘Pecha Kucha’ is a Japanese phrase that means “the sound of conversation”. Students will create a speech that corresponds to a 15 slide power point that advances every 20 seconds. Sign up now, and cash prizes will be awarded for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place! For registration, e-mail Sunnye.R.Pruden@Lonestar.edu NO LATER than Friday, November 7^th. http://lonestar.edu/blogs/spruden/speech-contest/
November 20^th, 7-8pm	What We Can Learn from Newcomers to America About Health, Happiness, and Hope A presentation by Claudia Kolker, author of The Immigrant Advantage. Part of the CONVERSATIONS: Beyond the Book series, a semester-long series of events that delve into the deeper subject matter of books. Held at the Main Stage Theatre.
November 21^st, 2-5pm	A.L.L. 10^th Anniversary Held at the Conference Center, come join us as we celebrate 10 great years of A.L.L.! http://www.lonestar.edu/cyfair-all.htm
November 17^th, 8am-5pm	Spring 2015 Honors Course Registration Blast Register for honors courses in the upcoming semester! Registration must be completed through the Honors College (CASA 113). Don’t procrastinate - There are limited seats (18) available in each honors section. Sections will close when filled. Refreshments will be served all day! http://www.lonestar.edu/honors-cyfair

Fitness Center

CENT 114

August 25 – December 12

Monday through Thursday

11:45am – 1:15pm

3:00pm – 5:50pm

7:30pm – 9:00pm

Friday 11:30am – 5:00pm

Tuesdays

4:00pm – 4:55pm

NIA: is a non-impact physical conditioning program

Thursdays

4:45pm-5:45pm

ZUMBA: Latin-inspired dance-fitness

Academic Success Center

LRNC 2nd FLOOR

Monday – Thursday 8am – 7pm

Friday: 8am – 5pm

Saturday – Sunday: Closed

* ASC staff available to answer questions and assist student and faculty

Special Events November 10-13

MONDAY 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Acing the Test

12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Managing Your Time

TUESDAY 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Managing Your Time

12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Acing the Test

WEDNESDAY 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Studying Smarter

12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Acing the Test

THURSDAY 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Acing the Test

12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Studying Smarter

All seminars are in CASA 107.

TUTORING (A.S.C. – LRNC 2^nd floor)

Mon-Thu 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Fri 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Sat 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Sun Closed

(Tutors available: see schedule for discipline specific tutoring hours)

MATH CENTER (LRNC 205)

Mon-Thu 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Fri 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Sat Closed (Tutors for Math are available in the open tutoring area during ASC hours)

Sun Closed

(Tutors available: see schedule for discipline specific tutoring hours)

WRITING CENTER (LRNC 203)

Mon-Thu 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Fri 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Sat 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Sun Closed

(Tutors available: see schedule for discipline specific tutoring hours)

SCIENCE CENTER (LRNC 206)

Mon-Thu 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Fri 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Sat Closed*

Sun Closed

(Tutors available: see schedule for discipline specific tutoring hours)

LANGUAGE LABS (LRNC 210 & 212)

Mon-Thu 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Fri 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sat 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Sun Closed

OPEN LAB (TECH 104)

Mon-Thu 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Fri 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Sat 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Sun Closed

OPEN LAB (CASA 223)

Mon-Thu 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Fri Closed

Sat Closed

Sun Closed

Academic Calendar

http://www.lonestar.edu/financial-aid.htm

Important Deadlines

November 10

Last day to drop and receive a "W"

November 27 - 30

Thanksgiving Holidays (colleges close at 4:30 p.m. November 27)

December 5

Full payment due for pre-registered Winter Mini-Term classes

December 8 - 14

Final Exams

December 12

Last Day to Register/Pay for Winter Mini-Term

December 15 - January 4

Winter Mini-Term (3 week)

December 15 - January 11

Winter Mini-Term (4 week)

December 22 - January 4

Winter Holidays (offices closed)

December 25 and January 1

Winter Holidays for Mini-Term

December 30

Last day to drop and receive a "W" for 3 week Mini-Term

January 5

Last day to drop and receive a "W" for 4 week Mini-Term

January 6

Grades due in myLoneStar for 3 week Mini-Term (4 p.m.)

January 13

Grades due in myLoneStar for 4 week Mini-Term (4 p.m.)

Financial Aid

(http://www.lonestar.edu/financial-aid.htm)

LSC-CyFair CASA 105

Phone: 281.290.2700; Toll-Free: 855.290.2700

Mon-Thur: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Fri: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Sat-Sun: Closed

Financial Aid Application Dates

November 1, 2014

Spring processing Priority Date

April 1, 2015

Summer processing Priority Date

July 15, 2015

Fall Processing Priority Date

Important Financial Aid Dates

September 22

Anticipated Refund Date (Grants, Scholarships, Loans [Repeat Borrowers only]) *Business Office

October 1

Last Day to submit Fall SAP appeal

October 6

Anticipated Refund Date (Loans [First Time Borrowers]) *Business Office

October 15

Last day to submit SAP Committee Appeal

October 20

Financial Aid disburses to student account (One term only loans)

December 5

Full Payment due for pre-registered December Mini-Term Classes

December 12

Last Day to Register/Pay for Winter Mini-Term

Brenda L. Piatiak

Evening & Weekend College Manager

E-mail: EWCollege@lonestar.edu

Phone: 832.482.1070

9191 Barker Cypress Road HSC2-145J

Cypress, TX 77433