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November 23, 2010: Student News

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

Thanksgiving Residence Hall Closing Information

On-campus houses, apartments and residence halls will close on Wednesday, Nov. 24, at noon for Thanksgiving break. On-campus housing will re-open on Sunday, Nov. 28, at moon.

Dining Information
The Fresh Food Company (third floor of the DeNaples Center) will close on Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 2:30 p.m. and re-open Sunday, Nov. 28, at 4:45 p.m. The first-floor food court will close on Wednesday, Nov. 24, at 2 p.m. and will open on Sunday, Nov. 28, at 4 p.m.

All residents are required to complete the following closing procedures:

Clean your room (i.e. remove trash/clean out personal refrigerators).
Remove any items that may spoil over break (i.e. milk, bread, etc.).
Close and lock all windows.
Pull down and close blinds.
Turn off all lights.*Close and lock room door.
Last person to leave, sign the "We're Outta Here" form and place on the outside of the door.

Residents are not permitted to stay on campus during the Thanksgiving break. Graduate students living in Graduate Housing in Herold House and Dorothy Day Apts. are not required to leave for the break. For more information, contact res-life@scranton.edu.

Spots Remaining for MSC Mont Tremblant Ski Trip!

The University of Scranton Mountain Sports Club is going to Mont Tremblant, Canada, for our annual ski/snowboard trip and there are a few spots left. The trip will leave from the University on Monday, Dec. 13, and return on Thursday, Dec. 16. The cost of the trip is $245 for non-MSC members. Included in the price is the bus trip, two-day lift ticket, and three nights at the hotel. There will be six people per suite. Our hotel is located within the Pedestrian Village of Mont Tremblant and is within walking distance of the gondola. Everyone participating in the trip MUST have a passport. If you have any questions or would like to secure your spot, contact MSC at MSCSCRANTON@gmail.com.

Share-A-Swipe Dec. 2

Hate to see your unused meal swipes go to waste? Wish you could donate that prepaid food to those in need? Make sure to Share-A-Swipe on Thursday, Dec. 2!

It's easy! Here's how:
1) Choose a swipe to donate (lunch or dinner for that day)*.
2) E-mail your NAME, ROYAL NUMBER, and MEAL SWIPE you wish to donate to lavellek3@scranton.edu two days prior to the Share-A-Swipe date (by 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 30).

*Your swipe will not work for your donated meal on December 2.

The monetary equivalent of your donated swipe will benefit the Leahy Community Health and Family Care food pantry. Thank you for your support!

Inception to be Shown Dec. 1

The University of Scranton Programming Board (USPB) is presenting Inception on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 8 p.m. in the DeNaples Center's fourth-floor Moskovitz theater. There will be free food, drinks and holiday fun. For more information, contact Laura Cicirelli at cicirellil2@scranton.edu.

Hello Home! Workshop Scheduled Dec. 3

If you are an international student or a returning study abroad student, "Hello Home!" workshop is for you! This workshop, scheduled Friday, Dec. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., will assist you with integrating your experience in the United States or abroad, with life in your own country. The workshop will be held at the DeNaples Center, room 406. For more information, contact Dr. Pornthip Chalungsooth (simply Dr. PC) at (570) 941-4163 or e-mail chalungsoop2@scranton.edu. Gift certificates will be given to participants and lunch will be served.

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

Open to all full-time undergraduate students.

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

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.

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