With a $5 dollar donation, you can build a gingerbread house this holiday season. From November 30th – December 2nd, come help out the ABLE Scholarship and the Dream House for Medically Fragile Children from 11am-3pm daily in the food court.

The KSU chapter of Invisible Children is currently holding a book drive. Any and all old or unwanted books are wanted. You can find the orange and white collection bin in the lobby of the Social Science building. In the coming week, three more bins will be placed around campus. Join the group tomorrow the 18th at Wesley Methodist church on campus loop road beginning at 8pm. Assist the KSU Chapter of Invisible Children in their November donations. Their monthly goal is $1000 and they have already collected $860 thanks to last weeks bake sale and help from students like you.

Donate to The Extension with Lambda Pi Eta. Their efforts are going towards a community-supported organization in Marietta that provides several services such as addiction recovery, programs for the homeless, and other outreach initiatives. A list of appropriate items can be found on the 5th floor of the Social Science building outside of the Communication Department door. This is also where you will bring your donations. Just to list a few, they are looking for such items as paper towel, toilet paper, toothbrushes, sheets, towels, light bulbs, etc.

Congratulations to KSU as we continue to grow. Fall 2009 enrollment surpassed 22,300 students, a growth of 4.4%. KSU remains Georgia’s third largest university, with freshmen applicants and transfer students also increasing continually. KSU is more and more often becoming “a college of choice”.

The American Red Cross is back with a blood drive, continuing today from 9am-5pm. You still have plenty of time to donate in the Student Center University Rooms. Remember, the Red Cross is always in need of blood. Any donations are greatly appreciated.

The 32nd Annual Turkey Trot is this Friday the 20th. Participants have an option of a 5k run or a 1-mile fitness walk beginning at 3pm on the day of the event. Registration and check in are just an hour before at 2pm at the front entrance of the Wellness Center. Participants will receive a long-sleeved race t-shirt and entered in a raffle to win a number of door prizes. Registration is free for all who would like to partake.

Enjoy this week in arts as the Chakra Dance Concerts perform Tuesday-Saturday. Tickets are $12 and each show begins at 8pm in Stillwell Theater.

Upcoming Sports!

Sunday the 22nd- KSU Women’s Basketball plays Longwood University in the convocation center at 1:30pm.

Tuesday the 24th, Women’s basketball plays Clemson at 7pm.

Fall break is coming up next week. No class begins on Tuesday the 24th. Everyone enjoy your break and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.