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March 1, 2011: Student News

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

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 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.

End of the Year Drive Seeks Volunteers

The Community Outreach Office's annual End of the Year Drive collects all the items that students would normally discard at the end of the academic year. A team of more than 30 underclassman undertake the effort to collect, sort and distribute the donations, volunteering to stay on campus after final exams. Donations are given to area agencies in need such as Friends of the Poor, United Neighborhood Centers, Community Invention Center, Clarks Summit State Hospital, Headstart and Safety Net.

On Wednesday, March 9, at 8 p.m. and Thursday, March 10, at 11:30 a.m., we will host information sessions for students who would like to volunteer during finals and senior week. Please meet us in the DeNaples Center's fourth-floor theater to see if you are interested in helping out your community!

For more information, contact team leaders Lauren DelleDonne at delledonnel2@scranton.edu or Jared Keating at keatingj3@scranton.edu.

PwC Elevator Pitch Contest

There is an exciting online contest for students of all majors. PwC's Elevator Pitch Contest runs from Feb. 11 through March 25, 2011. Students can submit their best 3-second elevator pitch for a chance to compete for a $5,000 prize!* You can learn more about the Pitch Contest at PwC's Facebook page, www.facebook.com/PwCUSCareers.

For more information, contact Cheryl Collarini at (570) 941-7640.

Students for Suicide Prevention Kickoff Thursday

On Thursday, March 3, the student group "Students for Suicide Prevention" will host their kickoff event in the Moskovitz Theater, fourth floor of the DeNaples Center, at 11:30 a.m. Speaker Kathy Wallace will talk on "The Truth about Suicide." This event is open to everyone. Lunch will be served. For more information, contact Pat Vaccaro, director of The Community Outreach Office, at vaccarop1@scranton.edu.

Bookstore Hosts ‘Student Appreciation Day’ March 8

The University Bookstore will host its Student Appreciation Day sale on Tuesday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Students will receive 20 percent off clothing and gift items. Enter to win an iSound iPod docking station.

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.

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.

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

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.

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