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November 2, 2010: Student News

General News | Faculty/Staff News | Student News | Athletics News | Alumni News

Iggy Wants You to Apply to be an Orientation Assistant!

Do you have what it takes to be an orientation assistant? Interested in applying? Come to an info session to find out more!

Info sessions will be held:

Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 5 p.m. in the DeNaples Center, room 213
Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 8 p.m. in the DeNaples Center, room 406
Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 8:30 p.m. in the DeNaples Center, room 213

Pick up your application in the DeNaples Center's Student Forum or at my.scranton!

New OA applications will be due Friday, Nov. 12. Returner OA applications are due Friday, Nov. 5.

For more information, call ext. 6233 or e-mail orientation@scranton.edu.

Ignatian Family Teach-ins For Justice Scheduled Nov. 13-15

Jesuit Martyrs of El Salvador (SOA) Remembrance & Congressional Visits on Capitol Hill are scheduled Nov. 13-15 at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Students are invited to join thousands of students from Jesuit schools across the country. Limited space is available, and the fee is $50 (non-refundable). This event is sponsored by the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. Club and Office of University Ministries. To register, visit the Office of University Ministries. For more information, contact Brian Pelcin at pelcinb2@scranton.edu or 941-5458.

Poll Watching Party on Campus

The University of Scranton's College Democrats, College Republicans and Young Americans for Liberty are hosting a “Poll Watching Party” for the mid-term elections on Tuesday, Nov. 2. The event will take place on the second floor of the DeNaples Center in the fireplace lounge area. The party begins at 9 p.m.

Students of all political affiliations are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Megan Davidovich at davidovichm2@scranton.edu.

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 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. An informational meeting will be held on Friday, Nov. 19, at 3 p.m., in O'Hara Hall, room 306. All students interested in participating, including those who desire additional information, are encouraged to attend. Participants must be in good standing at The University of Scranton. For more information, please contact Dr. Picchietti at picchiettv1@scranton.edu or Dr. Caporale at caporalem2@scranton.edu.

Share-A-Swipe on Nov. 4

Hate to see your unused meal swipes go to waste? Wish you could donate that prepaid food to those in need? Share-A-Swipe on Thursday, Nov. 4!

It's easy! Here's how:

Choose a swipe to donate (lunch or dinner for that day)*.
E-mail your NAME, ROYAL NUMBER, and MEAL SWIPE you wish to donate to EFFORTteam@gmail.com two days prior to the Share-A-Swipe date (by 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2).

Your swipe will not work for your donated meal on Nov. 4.

The monetary equivalent of your donated swipe will benefit the Leahy Community Health and Family Care food pantry.

*Sorry, those on the unlimited meal plan are not able to donate.

Bring-it! Spiritual Exercising for Men

All male students are invited to Bring-it!, sponsored by the Office of University Ministries, every Tuesday night at 8:30 p.m. Wear exercise gear – we go rain or shine! Meet at the DeNaples Center's fireplace. For more information or questions, contact Brian Pelcin, University Minister, at 941-5458.

Army Nurse Corps Association Accepting Scholarship Applications

The Army Nurse Corps Association (ANCA) was founded as the Retired Army Nurse Corps Association in 1997. Membership is comprised of Army Nurse Corps officers from the Active Army, Army National Guard, or the Army Reserve. They may be currently serving, retired or honorably discharged from one of these components of the US Army. One of the Association’s major programs is the Scholarship Program. The purpose of the Army Nurse Corps Association Memorial Scholarship Program is to award scholarships to students attending accredited baccalaureate or graduate nursing or anesthesia programs.

Eligibility Criteria

Nursing or anesthesia students who plan to enter a component of the US Army and are enrolled in a program nor funded by a component of the US Army.

Nursing or anesthesia students who have previously served in a component of the US Army.

Army Nurse Corps officers in a component of the US Army enrolled in a baccalaureate or graduate nursing or nurse anesthesia program not funded by a component of the US Army.

Army enlisted soldiers in a component of the US Army enrolled in a baccalaureate nursing program nor funded by a component of the US Army.

Nursing or anesthesia students whose parent(s), spouse and/or children are or have served in a component of the US Army.

General Information

In 2011, ANCA scholarships are $3,000 per selected applicant. All applications are due by April 1, 2011, and will be reviewed by the ANCA Education Committee. Selected students and their school will be notified within a few weeks. Scholarship funds are sent to the school on behalf of the student and not sent directly to the student. Prior arrangements will be made with the student and the school to ensure that the funds are available to the student. The application process requires close collaboration between the student and the school.

The Army Nurse Corps Association does not have an official relationship with the US Army, the Army Nurse Corps or the Reserve Officer Training Corps. Therefore there is not a military service obligation for the student receiving this scholarship. Scholarship ROTC students and students receiving GI Bill education benefits are not eligible.

Specific Information

Interested qualified students may obtain additional information by downloading the ANCA Scholarship Program Guidelines and Application from our website. http://e-anca.org. The direct online link to the document is http://e-anca.org/ANCAScshpApp.doc. You may contact us at education@e-anca.org, use our website “Contact Us” page (Departmental Routing: Scholarships) or write to:

Army Nurse Corps Association
Scholarship Program
PO Box 847
Manhattan, KS 66505-0847

Three-Day Silent Ignatian Retreat Scheduled Nov. 12-14

A three-day silent Ignatian retreat will be held Friday, Nov. 12, through Sunday, Nov. 14 at the Retreat Center at Chapman Lake. This is an opportunity for students to find God's grace through the gift of silence.Applications are available through Wednesday, Nov. 3. For additional information or questions, contact Sr. Carol Tropiano at 941-7713.

Want Free Tuition for the Spring 2011 Semester?

Participate in the tuition raffle – open to all full-time undergraduate students — and get your full tuition paid for the spring 2011 semester!

HOW? Raffle tickets were mailed to your home address in the beginning of the fall 2010 semester. You or your parents should fill out the raffle tickets and send them to:

The University of Scranton Programming Board (USPB) Office
205Q The DeNaples Center
800 Linden Street
Scranton, PA 18510

For more information, and questions or concerns, e-mail uspb@scranton.edu.

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