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February 16, 2010: General News
Jefferson Avenue Fire Assistance Fund
Thankfully, no one was injured but losses of personal property were incurred. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who were affected by the fire, especially members of the University community who are enduring this difficult time.
The University is already helping in various ways. Moreover, many of you have contacted offices on campus asking how you might help. I am grateful for this characteristically Scranton response.
The Office of Student Affairs is coordinating donations to help those members of our University community left homeless by the fire. If you wish to make a donation you can write a check payable to The University of Scranton, noting that the contribution is to the Jefferson Avenue Fire Assistance Fund. The Student Affairs office is located in the DeNaples Campus Center – Suite 201.
Again, our sympathy goes out to all who are recovering from the effects of the fire.
Weight Watchers for Students, Staff & Faculty
Join us for a new eight-week Weight Watchers series on Thursdays, noon – 12:45 p.m., in room 406 TDC. The sessions begin Thursday, Feb. 18, and run through April 15. It is $80 per person, and must be prepaid. The series needs a minimum of 15 participants.
For more information or to register, call 941-4550 or e-mail mascellic2@scranton.edu.
Math SPIRAL Presents "Galileo on Two Wheels” Feb. 17
Come be a part of the Math SPIRAL — Students and Professors InteRacting And Learning!
Join the Math Department for some conversation and refreshments Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 4:30-5:30 p.m., in the Math Lab, St. Thomas 161. 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?"
Students and faculty of all disciplines are welcome. This is a postponement from last week due to the inclement weather. For more information, contact Dr. S. Muir at muellers2@scranton.edu or x6580.
Join the Math Department for some conversation and refreshments Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 4:30-5:30 p.m., in the Math Lab, St. Thomas 161. 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?"
Students and faculty of all disciplines are welcome. This is a postponement from last week due to the inclement weather. For more information, contact Dr. S. Muir at muellers2@scranton.edu or x6580.
The Running of the Royals 5K Run/Walk
The National Survey of Student Engagement Opens Feb. 22
The Institutional Research Office is administering the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) this spring. The NSSE opens on Monday, Feb. 22. The web-based survey is administered to a random sample of freshmen and seniors. The goal of the survey is to help the University maintain and improve institutional effectiveness. The results will be available in late summer 2010 and a results analysis will be available in fall of the same year.
Please help support the Institutional Research Office and the University of Scranton by completing the survey, if you are a selected student; and encouraging student participation, if you are a faculty member.
Please help support the Institutional Research Office and the University of Scranton by completing the survey, if you are a selected student; and encouraging student participation, if you are a faculty member.
Donate Dresses to Cinderella’s Closet
Have a formal or prom dress taking up room in your or your daughter's closet? Donate it to Cinderella's Closet!
Sponsored by the Junior League of Scranton, Cinderella’s Closet is an annual event scheduled Wednesday, April 21, at the Scranton Cultural Center. The event helps high school girls have an opportunity to go to the prom in a dress of their choice and feel like the “belle of the ball” — all for less than $10.
With the cost of formal attire increasing, students and parents are likely to have difficulty affording this important night. The junior league believes students shouldn’t suffer the consequences of these growing prices.
Dresses should be of modern style, clean and in good condition — no 80s dresses please. Cinderella’s Closet also accepts formal footwear, jewelry and hair accessories. Bring back your dresses after Spring Break! Donations can be dropped off in The Community Outreach Office now through Friday, April 9. Our office is located in DeNaples 205B. For more information, contact Ellen Judge at judgee2@scranton.edu.
Practice Test Scores Ready for Pick-Up
MCAT, DAT, GMAT and GRE practice test scores are ready for pick-up in the Office of Career Services. The tests were administered October 3, 2009, and will be available in the office until Friday, Feb. 26. Please drop by Career Services to pick-up your scores as soon as possible.
For more information, contact Tracy Muth at 941-7640 or mutht2@scranton.edu.
Come to the Fair Trade Teach-In Set for Feb. 17
The Fair Trade Teach-In Schedule is as follows:
5 – 7 p.m. — Fair Trade Vendor Sale and Art Gallery
7 – 8 p.m. — Fair Trade Speaker, Poonam from Rupalee
8 - 8:30 p.m. — Presentations on Fair Trade and the environment, Fair Trade and the Jesuit Mission, A Fair Trade Company profile, and more
8:30 – 9 p.m. — Confessions of Fair Traders and Go-Greeners
9 - 9:30 p.m. — Discussions led by Dr. Len Tischler; more art gallery viewing and coffee
The Chocolate Fountain Hits DeNaples Feb. 16
For more information on what service opportunities are available to you in our Scranton community, contact Ellen Judge at judgee2@scranton.edu.
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