The Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers, student diversity programs, and leadership and cultural programs are hosting Hispanic Heritage Month’s first movie night at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, in Room 204 McNutt Hall. Come enjoy authentic Hispanic food, Part 6 of the PBS “Latino Americans” documentary and a group discussion after the movie. Contact shpe@mst.edu for more information.

The Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers is partnering with AIDS Project of the Ozarks and Joe’s PEERS to offer free HIV/AIDS testing 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, in the Havener Center. Come by for free testing and information about safe sex. Contact shpe@mst.edu for more information.

Run a 5K with the Missouri S&T Engineers Without Borders chapter at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, starting from Meramec Vineyards, 600 State Route B in St. James, Missouri. Register online through Split Second Timing. Registration will also be offered at the race site that morning.

Enroll in a new Zumba class for faculty and staff. The class will meet 6:45-7:30 a.m. Mondays Oct. 13 – Nov. 17 in the Black Box Theater, Room 143 Castleman Hall. A minimum of 15 registrants are needed for the class to form. The cost is $15 for a six-week session or a drop-in fee of $3 per class. To register or for more information, call 512-947-5389.

Learn the dances of Mary, Queen of Scots at classes sponsored by the by the Missouri S&T Scottish Country Dancers. Classes meet 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays during the fall semester at the squash courts in the Student Recreation Center. The classes are free and no previous dance experience is required. For further information, email Dr. David Grow.

Student council has heard concerns about cyclists riding dangerously and putting pedestrians in danger. Please share the sidewalks and use common courtesy when commuting to and from class. Walkers should stay to the right and please do not take up the full extent of the path. Cyclists should slow down and be more aware of others on the sidewalks. If you have any concerns or questions, email Adam McMikle.

Student council’s Campus Concerns and Improvements Committee will visit all of the buildings and departments on campus this fall to take an inventory of damaged desks, tables, technology, broken clocks, lights, air conditioning and any other physical issues within the classrooms and facilities of campus.

Custodians are the workers in the background or behind-the-scenes who strive to provide a safe, healthy, clean and wholesome educational environment for the students, faculty and staff of Missouri S&T. Take a moment today and to let the staff know their efforts are appreciated. If you are a custodial worker, happy Custodial Workers Day.