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August 31, 2010: Student News

General News | Faculty/Staff News | Student News

Summer Study Abroad in Florence, Italy

Drs. Virginia Picchietti and Marzia Caporale of the Department of World Languages and Cultures are happy to announce the fourth annual Summer Study Abroad in Florence, Italy. This academic program will run from May 28 to June 25, 2011. Students will enroll in courses and live in Florence for the duration of the program. The program will also include day trips to other exciting Italian destinations. The first informational meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 4, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. (with open attendance) in TDC 407A (McIlhenney Ballroom). For more information, contact Dr. Picchietti at picchiettv1@scranton.edu or Dr. Caporale at caporalem2@scranton.edu.

Council for Exceptional Children Hosts Meeting Wednesday

The Council for Exceptional Children will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in McGurrin Hall 207. All those who are interested in careers working with children with disabilities are encouraged to attend. For more information, call ext. 6282.

Interested in studying in Germany?

Interested in studying in Germany during the academic year or the summer term? Join returning students to hear about their experiences and suggestions on Wednesday, Sept. 22, in O'Hara 322. Light refreshments will be provided.

Dean of Students Posts Drop-in Hours

Dean of Students Anitra McShea will hold drop-in office hours in the DeNaples Center 201 on the following dates and times. She invites all students to talk with her about any issues, concerns or successes. She will speak with students on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call Student Affairs at 941-7680.

Dean McShea will be available from 1 – 3 p.m. Fridays on the following dates:
Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24; Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19; and Dec. 3 and 10.

Recreational Sports Informational Meeting Scheduled Wednesday

There will be an informational meeting for all students interested in participating in intramural sports on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 10 p.m. in the John Long Center gym. This semester the following intramural sports will be offered: men's and women's flag football, co-rec basketball, co-rec ultimate, co-rec kickball, co-rec volleyball, men's and women's tennis, co-rec table tennis, co-rec racquetball, women's field hockey and men's wiffle ball. All rosters will be due in the Recreation Office, main entrance of the Byron Recreation Complex, no later than 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 8.

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's 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.

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.

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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