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February 15, 2011: Student News

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Work Study Positions Available at Technology Support Center

The Technology Support Center is looking for student workers for the spring, summer and fall of 2011. If you would like the chance to work with people, learn valuable skills, have a great item for your resume, and are eligible for work study, please fill out the following application on the Tech Support website, http://academic.scranton.edu/department/helpdesk/html_old/consultant_app.html.

2011 Shamrockin’ Eve Invitation for Graduating Seniors

Hey Class of 2011! Make sure you save the date for one of the biggest events on campus! On Friday, March 11, the Alumni Society of The University of Scranton is hosting its third annual Shamrockin’ Eve! The event is for those only of the graduating class of 2011 and alumni from the past five graduating years. It is one big celebration to introduce you to the alumni family, while kicking off Parade Day Weekend! Save the date – March 11, 2011, featuring Blackthorn (a Celtic Rock band from Philadelphia) and, of course, YOU!

Ticket Sale Information
Ticket price for seniors is $20.
Royal Card can be used to pay for ticket ONLY during daytime hours (unavailable from 5 to 7 p.m.).
Student MUST be 21 years old and a member of the Class of 2011.
Please have your ID and Royal Card available at the time of purchase.

Tickets will be sold in the DeNaples Center at the following times:
**ONLINE SALES are for ALUMNI ONLY**
Tuesday 2/22: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Wednesday 2/23: noon – 3 p.m.
Thursday 2/24: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Tuesday 3/1: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Wednesday 3/2: noon – 3 p.m.
Thursday 3/3: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Tuesday 3/8: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 5 – 7 p.m.
Wednesday 3/9: noon – 3 p.m.
Thursday 3/10: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 5 – 7 p.m.

Weight Watchers: Is it for You?

Weight Watchers: is it for you? Attend our information session, scheduled Tuesday, Feb. 15, from noon to 12:45 p.m., in room 214 of the DeNaples Center, to find out about the new program. Open to students, staff and faculty.

An eight-week session begins the following week on Tuesday, Feb 22, at the same time and same location. Participants must register in advance at the introductory session by e-mailing mascellic2@scranton.edu or calling 941-4550. It is $80 for the session and is payable at the first class by cash, credit card or check made payable to Weight Watchers. There is a 15-person minimum for group to continue.

University Players Need Ushers

CALL FOR USHERS :
The University Players need you. Yes, you! Consider joining the team, or just helping out for an evening or afternoon. It's easy, and fun! And the best part is, you get to see some great shows - FREE!

The sign-up sheet for "Speech & Debate" is now posted on the box office door (CLP 115), so come on in!

Performances: Fridays & Saturdays, Feb. 25, 26, March 4 and 5, 8 p.m. (staff reports at 7:15 p.m.)
Sundays, Feb. 27 and March 6 at 2 p.m. (staff reports at 1:15 p.m.)

Pilgrimage to Baseball Hall of Fame April 2

The Office of University Ministries is hosting a retreat to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., on Saturday, April 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. All students welcome. Registration opened Monday, Feb. 14. $25 is due at time of registration. For more information, contact Brian at 941-5458.

Last Call for Study In Florence Summer Program

Dr. Picchietti and Dr. Caporale's yearly Study in Florence Summer Program still has a few openings available. The program will run from May 28 to June 25. Students will live in Florence, Italy, for a month, take classes (3 or 6 credits) and visit many exciting sites. Deadline registration has been extended until Friday, Feb. 25. For more information or to register, please contact Dr. Picchietti picchiettv1@scranton.edu or Dr. Caporale caporalem2@scranton.edu.

Economics Honor Society Accepting Applications

The International Economics Honor Society (ODE) is now accepting applications for membership from all students, both undergraduate and graduate. Criteria include a minimum of 12 credit hours of economics courses. The ODE induction dinner will be held on Monday, April 4, 2011, in Brennan Hall 509. The speaker this year is R. Glenn Hubbard, dean of the Columbia University Graduate School of Business. You can request information about ODE or an application from Dr. Hong V. Nguyen through e-mail (nguyen@scranton.edu). The deadline for returning applications is 4:30 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2011.

The Dating Game is Scheduled Friday

The Dating Game, sponsored by the Residence Hall Association, is on campus Friday, Feb. 18, at 8 p.m. in the DeNaples theater (fourth floor). Come see who gets the "Final Rose!" Pizza, wings and prizes are available! Audience members can win gift cards to local restaurants. For more information, e-mail Julia at chaplinj2@scranton.edu.

Busy Student Retreat Scheduled

The Busy Student Retreat will take place Sunday, Feb. 27, through Thursday, March 3, and is tailored to meet each student's schedule. This on-campus retreat is designed for students who wish to deepen their relationship with God in the midst of everyday living. Students commit to a period of prayer/reflection each day and a daily meeting (Monday through Thursday) with a spiritual director (arranged according to your schedule) to discuss where God's grace has been present. Cost of the retreat is $10. Register in the University Ministries office. Contact Amy Hoegen at hoegena2@scranton.edu for more information. Graduate students are welcome.

Connections Retreat Leaders Needed for Fall 2011

If you would like to mentor the incoming class of 2015 in the fall, consider becoming a Connections (Freshmen) Retreat Leader. Information sessions to learn more about being a leader and how to apply will be held on the following dates:

Thursday, Feb. 17, at 11:30 a.m. in DeNaples Center, 406
Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 8 p.m. in DeNaples Center, 406
Friday, Feb. 25, at 3 p.m. in DeNaples Center, 401 (Moskovitz Theater)

Contact Amy Hoegen at hoegena2@scranton.edu with any questions.

Hello Home Workshop Set for Feb. 18

If you are an international student or a returning study abroad student, the "Hello Home!" workshop is for you! This workshop, scheduled Friday, Feb. 18, from 3 to 4:30 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 404. 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.

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 Set for 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.

AICUP Offers 'Good Citizen' Scholarship

The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) is accepting applications for its Commonwealth “Good Citizen” Scholarship.

Who is eligible: This scholarship is open to all full-time undergraduate students attending one of AICUP’s 85 institutions, who has an extraordinary commitment to community service and who has demonstrated creativity in shaping his/her volunteer activities.

How to apply: Application forms are available at the Financial Aid Office. Return completed applications to your financial aid office for submission to AICUP. Please note that students should not send applications directly to AICUP – they will not be accepted.

Deadline to apply: All applications must be returned to your Financial Aid Office for submission to AICUP by March 31, 2011.

Please see the Financial Aid office for more details

Sanofi Pasteur Scholarship/Internship Program

Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi-Aventis Group, is the largest company in the world devoted entirely to human vaccines. Their driving goal is to protect people from infectious diseases by creating safe and effective vaccines.

A world leader in the vaccine industry, Sanofi Pasteur offers the broadest range of vaccines in the world, providing protection against 20 bacterial and viral diseases. They distribute more that 1.6 billion doses of vaccine each year, making it possible to vaccinate more than 500 million people across the globe. Every day, the company invests more than 1 million Euros in research and development.

Sanofi Pasteur US is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for University of Scranton undergraduate students in the field of chemistry or biological sciences. As part of the program, one undergraduate candidate will be awarded a paid summer internship at their Swiftwater campus, along with an accompanying partial tuition scholarship of $5,500.

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter to The University of Scranton, Financial Aid Office, St. Thomas 401, Scranton, PA. 18510. Resume should include overall cumulative GPA and anticipated graduation date. The cover letter should highlight the candidate’s perspective concerning how they can be meaningful contributors to the program and the company. In addition, candidates must demonstrate leadership and experience working in a team-based environment. Cover letter should not exceed one page. Deadline for submission is Friday, February 25, 2011.

All applicants must meet the following criteria in order to receive consideration for the award:

Full-time enrollment for the current 2011 Spring Semester
Minimum of rising junior status (finished sophomore year) and will not graduate during course of internship
Major in chemistry or biological sciences
Cumulative GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and demonstrated team work
Must be available for a minimum of 10 continuous weeks (40 hours per week) during the summer months
Must have permanent US work authorization
Scholarship/internship is primarily merit based, however financial need of candidates will be considered

Submit to:
Financial Aid Office
The University of Scranton
800 Linden St.
Scranton, PA 18510

VaxServe Scholarship/Internship Program

VaxServe, Inc., a Sanofi Pasteur company, providing immunization products and services to the primary, specialty, and travel vaccine markets, is pleased to announce the development of a new and exciting opportunity for University of Scranton MBA students. As part of the program, one MBA candidate will be awarded a paid summer internship at their Scranton location, along with an accompanying partial tuition scholarship of $5,500.

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter to the University of Scranton, Financial Aid Office, St. Thomas Hall, Room 401. Resume should include overall cumulative GPA and anticipated graduation date. Cover letter should highlight the candidate’s perspective concerning how they can meaningfully contribute to the program and the company. In addition applicants must demonstrate leadership and experience working in a team-based environment. Cover letter should not exceed one page. Deadline for submission is Friday, February 25, 2011.

To receive consideration, all applicants must meet the following criteria:

Enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours during the Spring’11 term
Enrolled in MBA program
Cumulative GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated teamwork
Must be available for a minimum of 10 continuous weeks (40 hours per week) during the summer months
Must have a permanent US work authorization
Scholarship/internship is primarily merit based, however financial need of candidates will be considered

Submit to:
Financial Aid Office
The University of Scranton
800 Linden St.
Scranton, PA 18510

Graybar Scholarship Seeking Recommendations

Recommendations for the 2011-2012 Peter S. Graybar Memorial Scholarship are being solicited. The scholarship will provide assistance for students entering their junior year next fall. Recommendation forms and information sheets are available at: http://matrix.scranton.edu/docs/graybar_scholarship.doc or at the Financial Aid Office – 401 St. Thomas Hall. The deadline is March 31, 2011.

McLean Scholarship for Nursing, Physician Assistant Majors Now Available

The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) is offering the McLean Scholarship for Nursing and Physician Assistant Majors.

Who is eligible: This scholarship is open to all full-time undergraduate students attending one of AICUP’s 84 institutions who are enrolled in a Nursing or Physician’s Assistant program. The student must also have at least a 3.0 GPA. Candidates should also be campus leaders and community volunteers.

How to apply: Application forms are available at the Financial Aid Office. Return completed applications to your Financial Aid Office for submission to AICUP.

Deadline to apply: All applications must be returned to your Financial Aid Office for submission to AICUP. Applications must be returned to the Financial Aid Office by March 31, 2011.

Please see the Financial Aid Office for more details.

Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation Offers Scholarships

Once again the Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation is offering 10 scholarships to students who live within their marketing area. Eight of these scholarships are for graduating high school seniors planning on attending college as fully matriculated students for the fall 2011 semester.

The Junior College Transfer Scholarship is for a graduate or graduating student of a community college or junior college, transferring to a four-year college or university, as a junior, starting the fall 2011 semester.

The Graduate or Professional School scholarship is for graduating college senior or returning student who is planning on attending graduate school as a fully matriculated, first-year graduate student for the fall 2011 semester.

The application procedures and criteria for each of the described online at www.pricechopper.com, under Community Events. The deadline for submission is Tuesday, March 15.

AHCHRS Offers Scholarship Opportunity

The Appalachian Health Care Human Resources Society (AHCHRS), an organization comprised of more than 100 Human Resources professionals from the Central Pennsylvania region, is once again offering scholarships to individuals majoring in Human Resources or a related field. This scholarship is established in memory of Dean Stultz and Samuel Griggs, former members of the Society. The scholarship is for $2,000.

Eligible Applicants:

A Human Resources major or a Business major with a minor in Human Resource Management/Administration
A undergraduate student in their Junior or Senior year or a Graduate degree student.
Enrolled in an accredited college or university located within Pennsylvania.

Contact Information:

Interested students can request a scholarship application by contacting the AHCHRS Scholarship Committee at brunyon@summithealth.org or Barbara Runyon, AHCHRS Scholarship Chairperson, Chambersburg Hospital, Human Resources Department, 112 N. Seventh Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201.

Application deadline:

Completed applications, along with two letters of recommendation and the applicant’s official transcript must be received by Friday, March 11, 2011.

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