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August 10, 2010: Student News

Apply Now for World Nomads Scholarship

In conjunction with the National Geographic Channel, WorldNomads.com is offering the opportunity for one talented student to go on a seven-day assignment with National Geographic photographer Jason Edwards to the Kingdom of Bhutan. Working alongside Edwards, the student will photograph rare and endangered wildlife, historical architecture and colorful cultural life. Gaining invaluable mentoring and hands-on experience in everything from shot set up, technique and composition through to insights into Edwards' many years of diverse experience, the student will learn what it is like to be a National Geographic Photographer on assignment. The scholarship winner will receive (AUD) $2,000 worth of Pentax photographic equipment, plus have their best photographs published on National Geographic Channel.

The student will be flown to Paro from their country of residence to join their mentor and guide from Jo Jo's Adventures to explore the deeply spiritual Bhutan as it opens up the modern world, in careful balance with its ancient traditions.  

Applicants for the scholarship must submit no more than five photos that tell a story about a place they have visited.


All interested students should visit WorldNomads.com for full application details. The deadline for entries is Oct. 17, 2010.

Scranton Royal ePay Streamlines Student Refunds Process

The University of Scranton's new Royal ePay service is a convenient online tool that streamlines and automates student payments. Powered by PNC Payment Portal, Royal ePay enables the University to deposit payments directly into a student’s checking account – whether financial aid refunds, tuition adjustments or work study payments. So payments are fast – and automatic.

It's easy. Beginning July 26, students will receive an activation e-mail from Royal ePay/PNC Payment Portal. With the activation code, a student can go to www.paymentportal.pnc.com/scranton, log in, and follow the easy instructions to set up a direct deposit profile. Once activated, students receive alerts letting them know when a payment is scheduled to be deposited to them, make changes online, and check on payment activity at any time.

All students are encouraged to activate as soon as they receive their e-mail. In the meantime, any questions can be addressed by calling 1-800-745-7577.

Admissions Office Seeks Student Workers

Would you like to welcome prospective students to campus? Do you love The University of Scranton? Apply for a position in the Admissions Office's Visitors Center.
We are looking for local freshmen and sophomores (from Scranton and the surrounding area) with excellent interpersonal skills who have the following availability:
Fall
Monday: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tuesday: noon  - 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Select Saturdays: 9:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Interested applicants must also be able to work some breaks and Intercession. 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.

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