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March 8, 2011: Student News

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

Final Exam Schedule

Please be advised that the Final Exam Schedule for Spring 2011 is currently posted on the Registrar's web page at the following link:
http://matrix.scranton.edu/academics/ac_ro_finalexams.shtml

Room assignments for Spring 2011 combined final exams will soon be added to the Registrar's web page.

Royal ePay Helps You Get Your Money Faster

The University of Scranton's Royal ePay service is a convenient online tool that streamlines and automates student payments. Powered by PNC Payment Portal, Royal ePay enables the University to deposit payments – like financial aid refunds, tuition adjustments or work study payments - directly into a student’s checking account. So payments are fast and automatic.

Still getting a paper check? It's easy to get your money faster. Look for an upcoming activation e-mail from Royal ePay/PNC Payment Portal that will be sent to your University of Scranton email address. With the activation code, a student can go to www.paymentportal.pnc.com/scr, log in, and follow the easy instructions to set up a direct deposit profile. Once activated, students can receive alerts letting them know when a payment is scheduled to be deposited, make changes online, and check on payment activity 24/7.

Royal ePay representatives will be on-campus Tuesday, March 15, 2011, on the first floor of the DeNaples Center to answer your questions, register you for Royal ePay, or provide a new activation code. Stop by the table from 11:00 – 1:00 for snacks, giveaways and a chance to win and iPod.

On-Campus LSAT Workshop

An on-campus workshop for students preparing to take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) will be offered this spring starting on Thursday, March 31st. The workshop will extend over eight sessions, all on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., with the final session on Thursday, May 12th. The registration fee of $250 includes all workshop materials, including copies of The Next 10 Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests and the newly published Official LSAT Handbook. Registration forms with complete schedule of sessions can be obtained at the History Department office, 251 St. Thomas Hall or from Dr. Frank Homer, Professor Emeritus. For further information, contact Dr. Homer at 570-941-6399 or by email at homerf1@scranton.edu. Registrants should register if possible before the beginning of the Spring Break, although registrations will be accepted up to Monday, March 28th.

Scholars in Service Educational Meeting

An AmeriCorps Scholars in Service to PA Information Session will be held on Thursday, March 31 at 12:00 noon in the Moskovitz Theater on the 4th floor of DeNaples. Come and find out how to get an educational award for doing a year of service during college during the 2011-2012 academic year! Educational awards for 2010-2011 were $1,132 for 300 hours of service or $1,415 for 450 hours of service. For more information, please contact Lori Moran in the Community Outreach Office, 941-7429, moranl7@scranton.edu.

Job Opportunities for Technically Savvy Students (TechCons)

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) has TechCon positions (student workstudy) available to support the Center's works with faculty and students to help create an environment that encourages and supports student learning, faculty enrichment, instructional design, and the use of technology.

Technical Consultants (TechCons) are highly skilled student workers who are technology-savvy, self-driven, reliable, and able to work both independently as well as in a team environment. They work approximately ten hours each week, with flexible scheduling, and gain valuable real-world experience and training.

CTLE TechCons:
    * Work directly with faculty and students on a wide range of projects;
    * Digitize VHS tapes;
    * Encode audio/video presentations for streaming;
    * Design web pages;
    * Develop Flash and enhanced PowerPoint presentations;
    * Have good knowledge about web design and multi-media software products;
    * Research and present emerging technologies.

The CTLE is especially interested in students who are available to work during Summer 2011. Students who qualify and are hired for these positions can begin working during the remainder of this semester or the Summer and continue working during future semesters. Apply online and indicate (in the last field of the form) whether or not you are available to work during this Summer.

Theology Honor Society Seeking New Members

Undergraduate or graduate students who meet the established criteria are invited to apply for membership in the University of Scranton chapter of Theta Alpha Kappa, the National Honor Society for Religious Studies/Theology. Criteria include the completion of 12 credits in Theology/Religious Studies with the average of all your theology courses at least 3.5 and your over-all GPA at least 3.0.

Please contact Marie Gaughan, Theology department secretary, at 941-6309 for more information or to pick up an application. The Theology department is located in St. Thomas Hall, room 361. Applications must be completed by March 31, 2011.

Style Your Sole Party - Decorate your own pair of Tom's Shoes for $10

USPB Mission and Identity invites you to come Style Your Sole! Order a pair of white canvas TOMS shoes (for $10) during the week of March 14-18 on the second floor of DeNaples from 11:00AM to 1:00PM, then come style them, Wednesday April 6th at 8:00PM in Collegiate hall! Join Mission and Identity's effort to raise awareness of the need for shoes in so many children's lives. Look for more information regarding One Day Without Shoes which will take place on April 5! Also, check out http://www.soles4souls.org/ the organization to which Mission and Identity is donating proceeds from all events. Questions? Please contact Maria Marx (marxm3) or David Hovey (hoveyd2)

Mr. and Miss Scranton Competition!

Thursday, March 31, 8 p.m.
The DeNaples Center, Moskovitz Theater
Come support our talented contestants, the funny co-emcees and guest judges! There will be free snacks and giveaways!

Questions? Contact Liz Klassner (klassnere2) or Dana Walsh (walshd6)

Information Sessions for End of Year Drive

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 9 pm 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 Theater 4th floor 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

Foreign Language National Honor Society Enrolling New Members

The Theta Iota Chapter of the Foreign Language National Honor Society, Alpha Mu Gamma, is in the process of enrolling new members. Requirements are the following: a) for full membership, two consecutive A’s or A-’s in language courses (in the same language) at the Composition and Conversation (311 - 312) level or above; b) for associate membership, two consecutive B+’s or better in language courses (in the same language) at the Composition and Conversation (311-312) level or above, or a noteworthy academic record in more than one language. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. All applications are individually screened. Only completed semester grades are considered. Application forms are available from Joyce Knott, Department Secretary, 301 O’Hara Hall, as well as from other departmental faculty.

The induction ceremony and luncheon will take place in The DeNaples Center 405 on Tuesday, May 3, 11:30 - 1:00. Inductees will receive their certificates of membership and society pins; graduating seniors will receive their gold honors cords.

Deadline for applications and payment of fee: Tuesday, April 19, 2011. The membership fee of $50.00 includes the luncheon. Applications without fees will not be considered. Please make checks (cash accepted also) to The University of Scranton and leave completed applications with Ms. Knott, O’Hara 301.

IEEE Club Meeting

Come and join the IEEE Club on Thursday, March 10th, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., in St. Thomas Hall, room 292. This week the guest speaker is Betty Rozzelle of Career Services. She will be offering some helpful advice and guidance on jobs and summer internships. Free pizza and soda will be provided. Everyone is welcome.

The Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is a club that provides students with the opportunity not only to participate in a campus wide event in the form of an IEEE seminar series (presentations by distinguished scientists, community business leaders, as well as our alumni and various employers/prospective job companies), but also as a time and place to pursue the club agenda, professional development and networking.

Visit our IEEE Scranton Student Branch website at http://ewh.ieee.org/sb/lehigh_valley/scranton/home.html

On Campus Housing Spring Break Closing Information

Campus housing will close on Saturday, March 19, 2011, at noon for Spring Break. The halls will reopen on Sunday, March 27, 2011, at noon.

Prior to leaving campus all residents are required to do the following:

1. Clean room
2. Remove all trash & food
3. Defrost refrigerator
4. Unplug all electrical items
5. Close and lock all windows
6. Pull down and close blinds
7. Turn off all lights
8. Close and lock room door
9. Pack all items & valuables needed over break

The last person to leave the room must fill out the We’re Outta Here form that will be attached to the room/apt. door.
Students may seek permission to stay during the break if they have extenuating circumstances (international student, student teaching, etc.) by submitting an online break request form on UIS until March 16. Access to all residential areas during the break will be denied to any student who did not receive official written approval from the Director of Residence Life prior to March 17.

Students with questions should email or call Residence Life (570-941-6226 or res-life@scranton.edu).

The Roundtable Financial Scholarship Foundation Application 2011-2012 Honoring Christopher M. Condron

The Board of Directors of The Financial Services Roundtable established a college scholarship fund in the name of former Roundtable chairs who have retired from the industry. The Honorary Chairs select the colleges or universities from which scholarship applications are solicited. The 2011 scholarship will be awarded to a University of Scranton student in honor of Christopher M. Condron ’70.

Who is eligible: Full time undergraduate students with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 that will enter their junior or senior year in the fall and are interested in a field of study related to a successful career in financial services. The award is not limited to students enrolled in the Kania School of Management. The award requires demonstration of financial need, academic excellence and good character.
How to apply: Complete the application found on the Financial Aid web site at www.scranton.edu/financialaid under private awards along with a personal statement, one letter of recommendation from an academic official attesting to your academic performance and a second letter of recommendation from an individual that can attesting to your good personal character.
Deadline to apply: All applications and letters of recommendation should be submitted in one packet to the Financial Aid Office, St. Thomas Room 401 by Thursday, March 31, 2011.
What is the value of the award: This is a private organization one time award of $5,000.

Game Night in the Heritage Room

On Tuesday, March 8th, from 8pm to 11pm the library will host a Game Night in the Heritage Room (5th floor of the library). Games will include Rockband, Mario Kart, Super Smash bros., and various board games. There will also be free snacks and refreshments and a raffle to win $10 Amazon gift cards. All University of Scranton students are welcome to join in the fun!

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 3/8: 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.

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.

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