Xi Chi, Caduceus Society host Blood Drive

Xi Chi and the Caduceus Society will be hosting a blood drive on Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Oct. 2 to 10 a.m. to 4 p.m in Webb Lecture Hall, upstairs in Memorial Union. Those who want to participate can sign up on Main Street in the union Monday – Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The goal for the blood drive is 200 donors. Emporia State will compete against other regents schools to see who can collect the most blood.

Radio stations offer warmth

Kiss 103.1 FM and 96.1 FM The Wave will co-host the 2^nd Annual Project Warmth between Nov. 2 and Nov. 13. Student Organizations wanting to participate and be included on the list of donors needs to contact The Wave by Oct. 2 at 620-343-9393.

The stations will collect new or gently used hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, jackets, winter coats, snow boots and blankets in any size. All donations will be distributed by the Salvation Army to persons in need in Lyon County.

Last year, over 10,000 items were collected.

Dollar Dinner at Didde

The Didde Catholic Campus Center will host dinner for $1 today at 6 p.m. The dinner will be spaghetti. Proceeds will benefit Didde.

Student organizations interested in hosting a dollar dinner should contact Charlie Sigle at 620-343-6765. Volunteers will be required to prepare and clean up after the meal. All necessary items will be supplied by Didde.

OrgSync training offered for RSOs

Associated Student Government will host training sessions to help Recognized Student Organizations become familiar with OrgSync. The system will become the primary means of communication between ASG and RSOs.

Sessions will be held at 7 p.m. on Sept. 29 in the Kanza Room, at 3 p.m. on Sept. 30 in the Greek Room and at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 1 in the Greek Room. Attendees will be provided with information about how to operate and utilize OrgSync.

Emporia celebrates new businesses

Ribbon cutting ceremonies will be held for two new businesses in town over the next two weeks.

Tanner’s Carpet LLC, located at 1925 W 6^th Ave., will host a grand opening celebration at 11:30 a.m. on Oct 1. Tanner’s is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Energy Innovators, Inc. will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 7 at 719 Commercial St. For more information on Energy Innovators call 620-340-0331 or visit their website at www.energyinnovatorsinc.com.