Students have the opportunity to obtain extra credit through participation in a variety of campus and off-campus events. In order to receive extra credit for participating in these events, the following requirements must be fulfilled:

• Attend the event
• Submit a 2-page summary of the event (typed, double-spaced)
• Attach the chit (ticket) provided at the event to the summary to verify your participation in the event
• Submit the report no later than one week later or it will not be accepted

Each student can earn up to ten (10) extra points (5 points per event) that will be added to your final point score at the end of the semester. Events for extra credit for Fall 2009 will be added to this list as they become available.  Or, you can suggest an event to your instructor who will approve or reject it.

September

September 17 - - Constitution Day panel,  "A Supremely Political Court: The Making of a Justice."  Location:  Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn.  Time:  Reception: 6:30-7 pm and Program: 7-8:45 pm

October

October 28 - - Candidate's Forum with the Democratic and Republican candidates for the 80th House District in the Virginia General Assembly.  Sponsored by the Student Government Association, VA 21 (ODU Chapter), College Democrats, and College Republicans.  Come with questions!  Location:  MGB 102.  Time:  Reception 6-6:30 pm.  Program:  6:30-7:30 pm.

November 

November 5 - - Dr. Holly Gaff, ODU Professor of Community and Environmental Health will give a talk on  "H1N1: Is the Sky Really Falling?"  Location:  BAL 9024.  Program:  12:30-1:30 pm.

November 11 - - Dr. Brian Payne, ODU History Department, will give a talk on "Our Marine Environment from a Historical Perspective."  Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs.  Location:  Chesapeak and Portsmouth Rooms in Webb Center.  Time:  12-1 pm.

November 11 - - Lecture about the Operation Wallacea Biodiversity Research Program that focuses on undergraduate research  opportunities in the areas of biodiversity and conservation.  Location:  Virginia Beach Room, Webb Center.  Time:  3 pm.

November 12 - - Dr. Kenneth McLennan, Adjunct Professor at ODU and the College of William of Mary will give a talk on "Obamacare: Who Wins and Who Loses?"  Location:  BAL 9024.  Program:  12:30-1:20 pm.