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August 24, 2010: Student News

General News | Faculty/Staff News | Student News

Welcome Back First Friday Party Set Aug. 27

CHEW, USPB and Late Night Programming are sponsoring a welcome back party featuring laser tag, miniature golf, a mechanical bull and skeeball on Friday, Aug. 27, from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Join us on the Dionne Campus Green for inflatables, prizes, food and music.

Local Address Information Needed

In accordance with University policy, all students must register their local address information each semester. The my.scranton web portal is available for students to update their local address contact information, which is used for official University business. In order for the data to be most effective, each semester students are asked to update and/or verify their local address contact information. When you log into my.scranton.edu, the Local Address/ENS tab will appear first, and will keep appearing until you update or verify your address information.

Students who do not provide the necessary information within 15 days of the beginning of each semester will have their access to the UIS (Student Self-Service) system disabled. Questions regarding this policy can be directed to the Office of Student Affairs at (570) 941-7680.

In addition to local address information, you will be prompted to enter information about how to be alerted via our emergency notification system. The University uses Connect-ED to send time-sensitive notifications about emergencies, school closings or delays via e-mail, text and phone messages to members of the University community. In order for the system to be most effective, each semester we ask that you verify and update your contact information. University email addresses are already registered to receive alerts. You can register up to three telephone numbers to receive voice and text messages, and up to two additional e-mail accounts.

Also, you will be prompted to provide confidential contact information for a person to be notified in the event you are officially reported as missing. Such contacts may or may not be the same as the emergency contacts you provided to the University at the time of admission.

Lastly, as discussed during the spring semester, the University’s Public Safety Department has undertaken an extensive training and certification process for our transition to a fully functional, professional University Police force. That process was completed during the summer months and University Police will begin service on campus on Aug. 21.

Should you have any questions, please contact the Student Affairs Office at 570-941-7680.

Pet Therapy Scheduled Sept. 29

The Community Outreach Office will once again host Pet Therapy, Canines on Campus on Wednesday, Sept. 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Dionne Campus Green. We are looking for well-behaved, social dogs owned by staff and faculty to interact with our students. If you would like to participate with your canine friend, please e-mail Ellen Judge at judgee2@scranton.edu.

Smartride Schedule Announced

Smartride will begin running for the semester on Monday, Aug. 23. The new schedule has the bus running from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The schedule, located at http://academic.scranton.edu/department/volunteers/smartride-schedule.pdf, has the route running from The University of Scranton to the Steamtown Mall and then on to Marywood University. It stops at 5 after the hour at The University of Scranton and 35 after the hour at Marywood University. While there is no charge for this service, all riders must show their Royal IDs upon entering. For questions, please contact The Community Outreach Office at 570-941-7429 or e-mail judgee2@scranton.edu.

Registration Open for On-Campus LSAT Workshop To Begin in September

An on-campus workshop for students planning on taking the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) this fall will begin with the first of eight sessions on Saturday, Sept. 11. Sessions will be held on Saturday mornings, Sunday afternoons and Friday afternoons, ending on Saturday, Oct. 2. Unlike commercial LSAT preparation services which often cost $1,200 and $1,500, the fee for this workshop is only $240, covering all six sessions and practice materials, including copies of both The Next 10 Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests and the just published Official LSAT Handbook. Registration forms with the complete schedule of workshop sessions can be obtained from the History Department Office, 251 St. Thomas Hall or by contacting Dr. Frank Homer, emeritus professor, by phone at 941-6399 or by e-mail at homerf1@scranton.edu. To be sure of getting a seat, registration should be made by Friday, Sept. 3.

Performance Music to Host Informational Meetings/First Rehearsals

Attention musicians! Performance Music at The University of Scranton has scheduled informational meetings and first rehearsals. The schedule is as follows:

Bands (all woodwind, brass, and percussion players): Tuesday, Aug. 24, 5:30 p.m.
String Ensembles (all violin, viola, cello and bass players): Tuesday, Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m.

All rehearsals take place in the Houlihan-McLean Center, corner of Mulberry St. and Jefferson Ave.; enter via Jefferson Ave. door. New members are welcome! For more information, contact music@scranton.edu or bogac1@scranton.edu.

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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