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April 19, 2011: Student News

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

You Don't Wanna Miss Our Foursquare Frenzy

Look what students won last week playing Foursquare Frenzy:

a University of Scranton picture frame from the Office of Alumni Relations
a PCPS blanket
two tickets to see B.o.B.
a Wycliffe Gordon CD
an Office of Multicultural Affairs T-shirt
a water bottle from the Weinberg Memorial Library
$10 iTunes gift card from Student Government

There are lots of great prizes still waiting to be claimed including free pizza, gift cards to Starbucks, free Upscale Wednesdays, iTunes gift cards and more.
And don't forget the person with the most mayorships at the end of the month will be named the Mayor of The University of Scranton and receive a mayor's sweatshirt and an iPod! Keep playing the Frenzy during April and remember to leave tips at venues as you check-in, you have to leave at least five useful tips to prove you have what it takes to be the Mayor.

Visit http://on.fb.me/hAPMNx for more info about Foursquare Frenzy including a list of participating venues.

Fulbright Scholarship Info Sessions Slated May 3

Are you interested in spending the year following your graduation studying and/or teaching in another country? Are you a well-rounded individual with a good GPA? If so, a Fulbright Scholarship, the U.S. government's flagship international scholarship for U.S. citizens, may be in your future. Four of last year's seniors are now in Finland, Kenya, Indonesia and South Korea on their Fulbrights. Five of our current students (plus one recent graduate) have been named as national finalists for Fulbrights for 2011-2012, and are awaiting final word on their status.

Dr. Susan Trussler will present three information sessions for students interested in learning more about the Fulbright process on Tuesday, May 3, in the Rose Room (Brennan Hall, room 509.) Sessions will be at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. Each session will last about an hour and is geared for all classes (freshmen through graduate students.) Students graduating in 2011 and 2012 will start the formal application process in a few weeks. If you plan to apply in the 2011 cycle to spend 2012-2013 overseas you must attend one of these sessions. Interested juniors who currently are studying abroad should check out the Fulbright website: www.fulbrightonline.org/us and contact Dr. Trussler via e-mail: trussler@scranton.edu.

Career Services Carnival Set for April 29

Join us for fun, food and entertainment during the Career Services Carnival scheduled Friday, April 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. on the Dionne Campus Green. Fifteen employers and 10 alumni are expected to be in attendance. Complete three tasks that day and be entered for a chance to win an Apple iPad! For additional information, contact Maureen Ciliberto or Tracy Muth, Career Services, at (570) 941-7640.

Resumania Scheduled Next Week

Are you planning to attend the Career Services Carnival scheduled for Friday, April 29? Do you need your resume reviewed by a career services representative? Fifteen employers and numerous alumni are expected to be in attendance.

The Office of Career Services is holding Resumania on the DeNaple Center's patio from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following dates:

Tuesday, April 26
Wednesday, April 27
Thursday, April 28

Simply bring a hard copy of your resume to the Resumania table and receive feedback right then and there. For additional information, contact Betty Rozelle, Career Services, at (570) 941-7640.

Library to Offer $500 Award

The Weinberg Memorial Library has created a new academic award, The Library Research Prize, for undergraduate University of Scranton students. It recognizes excellence in research projects that show evidence of significant knowledge in the methods of research and the information gathering process, and use of library resources, tools and services. All students in any discipline, who are completing a research project for a for credit course at The University are eligible to apply. If it is a group project, all students in the group must submit an application. The application includes a 500-700 word essay on the research methods and information gathering process, a final version of the assignment, a letter of faculty support, and a bibliography of sources consulted.

A panel composed of University of Scranton faculty and staff will judge entries on the evidence of the applicant's research strategy and personal learning as summarized in the description of the research project. Expectations for achievement will be commensurate with the applicant's class year and the requirements of the discipline.

A $500 award will be given to the selected student or group. If won by a group, then the award will be split equally among the group members.

Dates to remember:

Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Winner Notification: May 9, 2011
Reception: May 12, 2011

If you have any questions, you may contact Bonnie Oldham, information literacy coordinator, by phone (570-941-4000) or e-mail (bonnie.oldham@scranton.edu). For more information, you may visit www.scranton.edu/libraryresearchprize.

Leadership Programming Intern Positions Available

Are you interested in strengthening your leadership skills? Apply today to serve as a Leadership Programming Intern for fall 2011-spring 2012. Applications for this position are available at www.scranton.edu/leadership. The applications are due Wednesday, April 27, at 4:30 p.m. to the Office of Student Activities and Orientation, DeNaples Center, room 205. Interviews for the position will be held the week of May 2. No leadership experience necessary! For more information, e-mail leadership@scranton.edu.

Become a Royal Leadership Consultant

Applications are now available to become a Royal Leadership Consultant. As a Royal Leadership Consultant, you will meet peer-to-peer with another campus leader. As a consultant, you will develop interactive and educational retreats tailored to the needs of the client’s organization. Topics of discussion will include but are not limited to; time management, diversity, goal setting, and motivation.

If you have ever wanted to strengthen your own leadership ability while helping others, becoming a Royal Leadership Consultant is perfect for you! Applications are available now at www.scranton.edu/leadership. The applications are due April 27, at 4:30 p.m. to the Office of Student Activities and Orientation, DeNaples Center, room 205. Interviews for the position will be held the week of May 2. No leadership experience necessary! For more information, e-mail leadership@scranton.edu.

On-Campus Housing Easter Break Closing Info

Campus housing will close on Thursday, April 21, at noon for Easter break. The halls will reopen on Monday, April 25, at noon. Prior to leaving campus all residents are required to do the following:

1. Clean room
2. Remove all trash & food
3. Clean refrigerator and remove non-perishable food
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 you will need over break
10. Bring home items to help with your May check out!

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 available from April 8-19. 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. THERE ARE NO EARLY ARRIVALS FOR EASTER BREAK!

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

Attention Graduating Class of 2011! Scholarship Opportunity Available

The Edward J. Spitzer Scholarship was endowed to The University of Scranton by the estate of Marian Robling to assist a University graduating senior who will be attending a graduate program in the area of Business Administration at any college during the 2011-12 academic year.

Applications can be downloaded directly from the University’s financial aid website at http://matrix.scranton.edu/financial-aid/SpitzerScholarshipApplication202011.pdf and must be submitted to The University of Scranton’s Financial Aid Office no later than Friday, April 29, 2011.

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 a.m. - 1 p.m. 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 is Tuesday, April 19. The membership fee of $50 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.

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