February 1, 2011: Student News
Nick at Night Friday
Remember Doug, Hey Arnold, Rocket Power and Legends of the Hidden Temple? Join CHEW and Late Night at Scranton for a Nickelodeon-themed think-fast game show. Come to the first floor of DeNaples Center on Friday, Feb. 4, at 10 p.m. for free food, more than $200 in prizes, and even a Double Dare competition. USPB Mission and Identity Present Craft Night
Come join USPB for a fun night filled with various art and crafts! Craft Night will be held on Thursday, Feb. 10, from 8 - 10 p.m. in the McIlhenny Ballroom on the fourth floor of the DeNaples Center. It is free to all University students. Light refreshments will be served. Questions can be e-mailed to Maria (marxm3@scranton.edu) or David (hoveyd2@scranton.edu). Hope to see you there! Join our Scranton Peer Education Team!
Apply online at www.scranton.edu/chew or at the Center for Health Education and Wellness to become a peer educator. Applications are available now to join one of the seven peer education teams: nutrition, physical activity, tobacco, mental health, HIV/AIDS & STIs, late night programming, and alcohol and drug prevention. Please stop by our office in the DeNaples Center, room 205k, visit our website, or call us at 941-4253 for more information. Royal Leadership Conference scheduled Feb. 26
Make sure to sign up for the Royal Leadership Conference scheduled Saturday, Feb. 26. This conference allows students from across campus to come together, develop their leadership skills and network with fellow student leaders. Click here for more information, http://bit.ly/e68Muy. Be a Royal Nights Host
The Admissions Office needs hosts for the upcoming Royal Nights program. Royal Nights allows accepted high school seniors to experience life as a Scranton student, and get the feel of our campus community.
The Royal Nights students will arrive on a Sunday between 3 - 4:30 p.m. and participate in planned activities that evening. They will stay overnight with a student host, and on Monday, they will attend classes and depart late in the afternoon. We are looking for current students who live on campus to host the Royal Nights guests in their rooms. Hosts meet students when they arrive on Sunday afternoon, have the option to participate in the different activities that evening, provide sleeping space, and help the Royal Night students checkout on Monday afternoon.
Please consider this opportunity to show your Scranton pride. Plus, you will receive two free movie tickets for each weekend you host!
Royal Nights dates:
- Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011 - Monday, Feb. 14, 2011
- Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011 - Monday, Feb. 21, 2011
- Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011 - Monday, Feb. 28, 2011
Please sign up to be a host at: http://matrix.scranton.edu/admissions/royal-nights/royal-nights-host-form.shtml.
Irving Grossman Scholarship Accepting Applications
The Irving Grossman Scholarship is open to any student who meets The University of Scranton’s scholarship criteria. The scholarship will be awarded to the student based on merit, financial need, and participation in extracurricular and community service activities and demonstrates personal impact on fellow student. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office. The deadline is Friday, April 15. Gallagher Memorial Scholarship Seeks Applicants
Attention all students who are juniors and seniors in the academic year 2011-2012 and whose parents' employer is a current member of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce: the Joseph P. Gallagher Memorial Scholarship is accepting applications. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, St. Thomas Hall, suite 401. The deadline is Friday, April 15. Leslie Fay Scholarship Accepting Applications
The 2011-2012 Leslie Fay Scholarship, which provides financial assistance to children and grandchildren of former employees of Leslie Fay, is now accepting applications. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, St. Thomas Hall, suite 401. The deadline is Friday, April 15. Times-Shamrock Communications Scholarship Now Open
The Times-Shamrock Communications Scholarship, open to current employees of Times-Shamrock Communications with at least one year minimum service, is now accepting applications. Applications must be verified by Times –Shamrock Human Resource official. It is available to undergraduates only. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, St Thomas Hall, suite 401. The deadline is Friday, April 15. James Burns Memorial Scholarship Seeking Applicants
The James Burns Memorial Scholarship is currently accepting applications for the 2011-2012 academic year. First consideration will be given to children and grandchildren of current or retired employees of ARAMARK. Second consideration for awarding the scholarship will be given to children or grandchildren of current or retired employees of any good service provider. All applicants must have a 2011-12 FAFSA on file. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office located in St. Thomas Hall, suite 410. The submission deadline is Friday, April 15. Neal J. Fasula Memorial Scholarship Now Open
Applications are now being accepted for the 2011-2012 Neal J. Fasula Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship criteria is as follows:
- Employee or is a dependent of an employee of the Gerrity’s Supermarkets
- Full-time undergraduate of The University of Scranton
- Submission of the 2011-2012 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Applications available in the Financial Aid Office, St Thomas Hall, suite 401
The deadline is Friday, April 15. Junior Pre-Med Students Apply Now for Scholarship
Attention junior pre-med students: apply now for the Francis P. Boland, MD Memorial Scholarship.
Eligibility Requirements
- Candidates for this award must be considered juniors in 2011-12 and intend to graduate in May 2013.
- First consideration will be given to sons and daughters of the Mercy Hospital family. Family is intended to signify persons affiliated with the hospital. If there is no candidate associated with the Mercy Hospital, consideration will then be given to Lackawanna County residents.
- Candidates for the award should intend to pursue a medical degree. The award recipient will be a declared pre-med student.
- Candidates must submit a profile including G.P.A., class work and extra-curricular involvement.
- Candidates must also submit a one-page typed essay expressing their goals in medicine.
- The candidate will be selected based on merit. Financial need will only be used as the determining factor for a final decision when there is a tie.
- Deadline for submitting applications is Monday, Feb. 28, 2011.
For questions about eligibility or the application process, contact:
The Financial Aid Office, St. Thomas Hall, suite 401
United Gilsonite Laboratories Scholarship Now Open
Applications are now being accepted for the 2011-2012 United Gilsonite Laboratories Scholarship. It is open to employees and dependents of United Gilsonite Laboratories. Certification is be completed by UGL Human Resources Manager. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, St Thomas Hall, suite 401. The deadline is Friday, April 15. TRL Associates Scholarship to Accept Applications
Applications are now being accepted for the 2011-2012 TRL Associates Scholarship. It is open to sons or daughters of a former TRL employee or eligible associates, which includes sons or daughters of an employee of the Joseph Notarianni & Company, Foley, Cognetti, Comerford, Cimini & Cummins, related Cognetti Enterprises and Cognetti & Conaboy. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, St. Thomas Hall, suite 401. The deadline is Friday, April 15. Cinram Manufacturing Scholarship Seeks Applicants
Applications are now being accepted for the 2011-2012 Cinram Manufacturing Scholarship (formerly WEA). It is open to employee or dependents of Cinram. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, St Thomas Hall, suite 401. Certification by Cinram representative is required. The deadline is Friday, April 15. Gilman Scholarship Posts Application Information
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Gilman Scholarship Program is proud to announce the expansion of their summer awards to include all academic majors. They anticipate this will be their most competitive cycle ever.For more information about the Gilman Scholarship please visit the Gilman website at www.iie.org/gilman.
Summer and fall 2011 online applications are due March 1, 2011.
For students applying for any academic term (academic year, fall, spring or summer) please find the eligibility requirements below:
- Enrolled as an undergraduate student at a two or four-year U.S. institution
- United States citizen
- Receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of study abroad
- Participating in a study abroad program that is no less than four weeks; one country and no more than an academic year
- Receiving academic credit
- Study in any country not currently under a U.S. State Department travel warning or Cuba
For more information, please contact the appropriate person below:
Advisors:
Jane Thiele
gilmanadvisors@iie.org
713.621.6300 ext. 16
Students (last name A-L):
Aileen O'Donnell
gilman@iie.org
713.621.6300 ext. 25
Students (last name M-Z):
Olga Tunga
gilmanapp@iie.org
713.621.6300 ext. 24
