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February 2, 2010: Student News

General News | Faculty/Staff News | Student News

Admissions Office Seeks Student Workers

Would you like to welcome prospective students to campus? Apply for a position in the Admissions Office. We are looking for local freshmen and sophomores with excellent interpersonal skills who have the following availability:

Spring: Monday through Friday, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Summer: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.

You must also be able to work select Saturdays and some breaks.

For more information, contact Paula Lynott, visit coordinator, at (570) 941-6656 or lynottp2@scranton.edu, or stop by the Estate to pick up an application.

Study Abroad in China

The Kania School of Management and Panuska College of Professional Studies are sponsoring their ninth Study Abroad in China program from May 24 to June 5. The group will visit Beijing, Xian and Shanghai to experience the social, culture and economic environment of the new China. Graduate and undergraduate academic credits can be earned through participation in this program and fulfillment of additional requirements, including reduced rate tuition for MKT 596/496 Study Abroad in Asia.

For more information and application package, e-mail Dr. Satya Chattopadhyay at spc354@scranton.edu. The program is restricted to approximately 12 participants for logistical reasons. The deadline for completed applications — with deposit — is Friday, Feb. 5.

Performance Music Hosts First Rehearsals, Informational Meetings

The University’s Performance Music has scheduled its first rehearsals and informational meetings for the Spring, and new members are welcome — no audition necessary.

The first rehearsals and meetings are as follows:

Choirs (all singers) — Monday, Feb. 1, at 7:15 p.m.
Bands (woodwind, brass, percussion players) — Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 5:30 p.m.
String Ensembles (violin, viola, cello, bass players) — Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m.

All rehearsals and performances are held in the Houlihan-McLean Center — corner of Mulberry St. and Jefferson Ave. Enter via the Jefferson Ave. door.

For more information, visit www.scranton.edu/music.

Hosts for Royal Nights

The Admissions Office still needs hosts for the upcoming Royal Nights program. We have invited accepted students to spend a night on campus with a student host; that’s where you come in.

The Royal Nighters will arrive on a Sunday between 3-4:30 p.m. and participate in planned activities that evening. On Monday, they will attend classes and leave in the late afternoon. We are looking for students who live on campus to host these guests in their rooms. Hosts meet students when they arrive on Sunday afternoon, have the option to participate in the different activities that evening, provide sleeping space, and help direct Royal Nighters to checkout on Monday afternoon. Hosts can be as involved with their Royal Nighter as they choose. Plus, you will receive two free movie tickets for each weekend you host.

The dates of Royal Nights are:

— Sunday, Feb.14 - Monday, Feb. 15
— Sunday, Feb. 21 - Monday, Feb. 22
— Sunday, Feb. 28 - Monday, March 1

We are particularly in need of hosts for Sunday, Feb. 14-Monday, Feb. 15.

If you want to be a host and you have not signed up, please visit: http://matrix.scranton.edu/admissions/fa_royal_nights_host.asp

The Admissions Office would greatly appreciate your help in making Royal Nights a success. For more information, contact JoAnne Jakubowski at jakubowskij2@scranton.edu or at x5919.

Mardi Gras at the Library set Feb. 16

Mardi Gras at the Library is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 16, from 8-11 p.m. in the Heritage Room (fifth floor). In addition to pizza, wings and other food, students can play Wii Fit, Rockband and Mario Kart. A prize drawing will also be held.

Indoor Recreational Rosters Due

Indoor intramural rosters will be accepted until Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 11 p.m. in the Byron’s Recreation Office, and indoor activities begin the week of Feb. 14. Men's and women's basketball, co-rec volleyball, co-rec dodgeball, co-rec racquetball and co-rec table tennis are all offered this year.

Rosters for outdoor intramurals will be accepted until Wednesday, March 10, at 11 p.m. Outdoor leagues include co-rec softball, men's and women's soccer and co-rec ultimate frisbee. Outdoor activities will begin after spring break.

For more information, contact the Recreation Office at X6203 or e-mail Jane Johnson at Johnsonj1@scranton.edu.

USPB presents ‘Couples Retreat’ Feb. 3

The University of Scranton Programming Board will show “Couples Retreat,” starring Vince Vaughn, Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 8 p.m. in the Moskovitz Theater (DeNaples 401). Food and drinks will be provided. The event is free.

For more information, e-mail Sal Frangipane at frangipanes2@scranton.edu, call the Student Forum at x6233, or visit www.uspb.org.

SPIRAL Hosts Event Feb. 10

Come be a part of the Math SPIRAL — Students and Professors InteRacting And Learning. Join the Department of Mathematics for some conversation and refreshments Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Math Lab, St. Thomas 161. During the event, junior Dave Gardner will discuss some math and physics aspects of bike riding in his talk "Galileo on Two Wheels: Why Does Newton Make Me Keep Pedaling This Thing?" All disciplines welcome. For more information, contact Dr. S. Muir, muellers2@scranton.edu or x6580.

Assistant Stage Manager Sought

The next show of the Players’ season, The Chairs, directed by Bob Gasper, recently began rehearsal, and is looking for someone interested in being an assistant stage manager for the show.

It will be a fun experience and a great way to get involved this semester. If anyone is interested in filling this position, contact Caitlin Burke, stage manager for The Chairs, at burkec6@scranton.edu or (570) 430-9897.

Networking Luncheon Slated for Feb. 18

The Office of Career Services and Alumni Society are sponsoring a Networking Luncheon Thursday, Feb. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the DeNaples Center. The cost for this program, including lunch, is $5. Students can use a meal swipe if you have a meal plan. There are three alumni occupational therapists and four alumni physical therapists scheduled to be in attendance. If you are interested in attending, you need to register with Career Services, 941-7640, Ciszek Hall. For more information, contact Betty Rozelle, Career Services, at 941-5988, or Elizabeth.Rozelle@scranton.edu.

World Youth Alliance Information Sessions Announced

Join us to learn more about the World Youth Alliance and how you can get involved Monday, Feb. 8, from 8-9 p.m., or Tuesday, Feb. 9, from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., in Brennan 228.

The World Youth Alliance is a global coalition of young people committed to promoting the dignity of the human person and building solidarity among youth from developed and developing nations.

For more information, contact Gina Fullam at fullamg2@scranton.edu.

H1N1 Flu Clinic Scheduled

An H1N1 Flu Clinic has been scheduled for University students only on Monday, Feb. 8, in the DeNaples Center, fourth floor, ballroom A. The clinic in open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

On Wednesday, Feb. 10, the clinic continues for University students, staff and faculty in the DeNaples Center, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

No appointment is necessary, and there is no fee, but patients must present their Royal Card.

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