University Student Union Productions is a nonprofit, student-based organization that provides entertainment, activities and social interaction for all California State University, Fresno students.
They host events monthly including movies, live concerts and day trips at a very attractive price.
“We try to charge a minimum price for students,â€Â said USU program advisor Shawna Blair.
For the month of November, USU Productions will be bringing laughter to campus as well as showing its monthly movie. USU Productions will also host a coed soccer tournament and in early December they will be making a day trip to San Francisco.
USU Productions won̢۪t provide snacks or drinks, but students are more than welcome to bring their own.
“We let people [bring food], they can bring whatever,â€Â Blair said.
The USU Productions will put on free concerts throughout November as part of their Fall 2009 Nooner Concert Series at The Pit.
Seattle-based band, The BGP, is scheduled to play on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
USU Productions will also host their first coed soccer tournament on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 8 a.m.
“It’s something brand new that we’re doing,â€Â said Blair.
A max of 10 teams consisting of 10 players per team will be competing in the tournament. An intramural staff will enforce Fresno State intramural soccer rules.
First place will receive a trophy and T-shirts, while second and third place will both get T-shirts.
There will be a $40 registration fee for teams wanting to compete in the tournament.
On Wednesday, Nov. 18, USU Productions will be put on its annual comedy jam, “Thank Goodness for Laughter Amateur Comedy Night,â€Â with comedian guest host Danny Minch at The Bucket.
“We let Fresno State students try out their comedy skills,â€Â Blair said. “Only Fresno State students can perform.â€Â
Cover charge for the comedy night is $3 for Fresno State students and $5 for the general public. However, for every piece of clothing that is donated, $1 will be taken off of the cover charge. The clothes donated must also be in good shape.
The clothes collected during the comedy night will benefit the victims of the typhoons in the Philippines.
The last event on the USU Productions calendar is a day trip to San Francisco. The annual San Francisco Shopping Bus Trip will be on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 8 a.m. just in time for the holidays.
USU Productions will provide transportation from Fresno State to San Francisco.
Tickets cost $20 for students and $30 for the general public. Tickets can be purchased at the USU Information Center.