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April 6, 2010: General News
Liva Arts Company Presents 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee'
Liva Arts Company will be performing "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" from Thursday, April 15, to Saturday, April 17, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 18, at 2:30 p.m. in Jefferson Auditorium of Leahy Hall. The doors will open one half hour prior to show time. Tickets will be on sale Monday, April 12, to Friday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in DeNaples and at the door one hour prior to showtime. Tickets are $5 for students/faculty/staff/seniors/children and $10 general admission. Royal Card will be accepted during pre-sale in DeNaples ONLY and will NOT be accepted at the door.
For more information, e-mail livaartscompany@gmail.com or visit www.scranton.edu/liva. Thank you for your support!
Classroom Assignments for Combined Final Exams
Classroom assignments for combined final exams for Spring 2010 are currently posted on the Registrar's Web page and can be accessed at http://matrix.scranton.edu/academics/ac_ro_combined_exams.shtml.
The Final Exam Schedulee for Spring 2010 is also currently posted on the Registrar's Web page and can be accessed at the following link: http://matrix.scranton.edu/academics/ac_ro_finalexams.shtml.
Career Carnival Comes to Scranton April 16
In addition to carnival-style games (including a dunk tank) and food, local employers will also be accepting resumes and providing information on possible job or internship opportunities.
The carnival will conclude a week of career-related workshops designed to promote The Office of Career Services to the campus community. Students may register for the workshops by visiting College Central Network.
Students participating in any of the workshops, or who schedule an appointment with Career Services during the week of April 12-16, will be entered in a raffle to win several grand prizes including a Netbook, Nano, iPOD shuffles and digital cameras. In addition, prizes from area vendors will also be awarded. The carnival is free of charge and is open to students, faculty and staff. We hope to see you there!
A Death Row Survivor Tells His Story
The Running of the Royals 5K Run/Walk
The Center for Health Education and Wellness (CHEW) is hosting a 5k Run/Walk for all ability levels at Nay Aug Park Sunday, April 11, at 10 a.m. The registration fee is $10, and all proceeds benefit the Haiti Relief Fund. For more information, contact CHEW at chew@scranton.edu or 941-4253.
Race and Ethnicity Code Update
1. Do you consider yourself to be Hispanic/Latino?
_ Yes
_ No
2. Select one or more of the following racial categories to describe yourself:
_ American Indian or Alaska Native
_ Asian
_ Black or African American
_ Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
_White
To answer these questions, please update your information on the HOME tab of the University portal at http://my.scranton.edu. Today, Tuesday, April 6, is the deadline to submit your information. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this update, contact the Technology Support Center (TSC) at x4357 or e-mail taylorv2@scranton.edu.
Volleyball Marathon Set for April 10
The 29th Volleyball Marathon, hosted by the Physical Therapy Club, is scheduled for Saturday, April 10, from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the Byron Center. The marathon has an Olympics theme, and there will be food, raffles and prizes available.
Students, faculty, staff and community members are welcome to form teams. It costs $45 per team, and all proceeds benefit Cystic Fibrosis, Hope for Haiti and Be the March. For more information, contact jacobsp2@scranton.edu.
Students, faculty, staff and community members are welcome to form teams. It costs $45 per team, and all proceeds benefit Cystic Fibrosis, Hope for Haiti and Be the March. For more information, contact jacobsp2@scranton.edu.
IT Matters Spring 2010 Edition
Women’s Business Center Offers Certification
The University of Scranton Women’s Business Center (WBC) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are teaming up to offer an 8-week certification program for aspiring entrepreneurs. The program will be held in Scranton on Tuesdays, beginning April 6 and ending May 25, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The program, entitled “Locally Grown™ Woman Owned,” is designed to give entrepreneurs the specific step-by-step guidance needed to grow their new ventures the right way. Participants in this powerful, interactive, community-based program will learn the basic principles for starting a small business; legal and insurance issues; the essential aspects of sales and marketing; how to start smart with a business plan that really works; the basics of small business budget and finance; funding opportunities; and strategies for growing strong in the marketplace.
The highly interactive Locally Grown™ curriculum is built upon The Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education’s National Content Standards for Entrepreneurship Education and taught by experienced SBDC consultants, community professionals and local entrepreneurs. Participants will also receive ongoing individual consulting and coaching, to help grow their businesses strong, at no additional cost.
Cost for the 8-week series is $160 per person. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. To register, call 941-7588 or e-mail info@ksomwomenscenter.org.
Pet Therapy Returns April 28
One Stop Donation Drop
Do you have a garage or basement full of unwanted, new or gently used items waiting to reach the hands of those in need? One Stop Donation Drop (OSDD), a local event partnering the community with charities will make sure they do.
Join in the donation spirit Saturday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The University of Scranton where OSDD will help your unwanted items reach wanting hands. Can’t get to The University of Scranton? Be sure to visit the other One Stop Donation Drop location, Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, also hosting the event on Saturday, April 17.
Here’s how you can get involved: Spend some time cleaning out your closets, basements attics — whatever! Then bring your items (visit www.donationdrop.org to view the wish list of accepted items), along with a nonperishable food item or $5 per carload donation to your nearest OSDD location. From there, team members will unload your car, sort your items and ensure that everything reaches who need it most. In addition, Scranton will have professional document shredding available at no charge provided by ShredDoc.
One Stop Donation Drop Scranton is a project of Leadership Lackawanna Class of 2010. For more information, visit www.leadershiplackawanna.com, www.donationdrop.org or call Michelle Williams at 346-0759 ext. 104.
League of Women Voters of Lackawanna County Hosts Lunch April 22
This program will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, at The University of Scranton in room 405 of the DeNaples Campus Center located on the corner of Mulberry Street and Monroe Avenue. Admission charge for this event is $15. Student price is $10. To make a reservation or for more information, contact Bonnie Oldham at 574-1806, no later than April 19.
The League of Women voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
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