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September 6, 2011: Student News

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

Recreational Sports Meeting Scheduled Wednesday

An intramural informational meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 10 p.m. in the John J. Long, S.J., Center. Come and find out which intramural sports are being offered this semester and how to sign-up. All fall intramural rosters will be due in the Recreation Office (Byron Recreation Complex, room 201) no later than 11 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 12. The forfeit fee is $10 for a team and $5 for an individual sport. For more information on intramurals, call 941-6203 or email Johnsonj1@scranton.edu.

Psi Chi Accepting Applications

Applications are now being accepted for Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology. Eligibility requirements are: junior or senior status; top 35% of class in terms of GPA (3.40 or higher); completion of at least 15 credits in psychology (including statistics and research methods); an average of 3.0 or better in psychology courses; and a major or minor in psychology. Applications may be obtained from the lobby in the Psychology Department or from John Norcross, Ph.D., at Alumni Memorial Hall, room 224. The application deadline is Friday, Sept. 30.

Events Planned for Sophomores This Week

The sophomore RAs have planned several events for sophomores this week:

Tuesday, Sept. 6
Seaside in Scranton Sophomore Boardwalk Bonanza
7-11 p.m. on the Condron Green

Wednesday, Sept. 7
Movie Nights in Collegiate and on the fourth and sixth floor lounges in Condron Hall
Fourth floor Condron: Avatar
Sixth floor Condron: Just Friends
Collegiate: Billy Madison

Thursday, Sept. 8
Cookie Baking and Decorating in the Condron third and fifth floor kitchens, Gavigan LL kitchen, and Redington second-floor kitchen – 8-10 p.m.
Rock-a-thon Rock Band Tournament in the Condron Multipurpose Room – 8-10 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 9
President's "A Celebration of Service" - Sophomore Day of Service 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Please contact your RA for details regarding any of these events

Aquinas Seeks Interested Writers

There will be a meeting for interested writers today, Sept. 6, at 8 p.m. at the Aquinas office in the student forum.

Honors Program Hosts Info Meeting Today

The Honors Program will host an information meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 4 p.m. The session will be held in Brennan Hall, room 228. In order to be eligible to apply for the honors program, you must be of sophomore standing or planning to graduate with the class of 2014. You must also have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.

For questions in advance of the session, contact Joe Kraus, Ph.D., at 941-6331 or krausj2@scranton.edu.

Apply for Telecounselor Position in Admissions

Do you love The University of Scranton? Would you enjoy talking to prospective students about University events? Apply for a position in the Admissions Office as a telecounselor! We are looking for sophomores, juniors and seniors who have three nights available during the week (Sunday-Thursday). Please contact Kaitlyn O'Connor, Admissions counselor, at oconnork7@scranton.edu to learn more information about the program and how to apply!

Downtown Business Update

Every first Tuesday of the month, beginning on Sept. 6, Royal News will feature a link to a new "Downtown Business Update." The Office of Community Relations has created this update to serve as a resource on specials and discounts that downtown business would like to make available to the University community, particularly students. This month's update features the "Show it, Save it" 10% student discount program. To view the September 2011 Downtown Business Update, visit the Community Relations website.

Dean of Students Drop-in Hours

Dean of Students Anitra McShea will hold drop-in office hours for students in the DeNaples Center, room 201, on the following dates and times. She invites all students to talk with her about any issues, ideas, concerns or successes. She will speak with students on a first-come, first-served basis. Call Student Affairs at 941-7680 if you have any questions. Dean McShea will be available from 1 – 3 p.m. Friday’s on the following dates:

September 9
September 23
September 30
October 7
October 14
October 21
October 28
November 4
November 11
November 18
December 2
December 9
December 16

January 2012 Travel Course Offered

The Department of Latin American Studies and Women's Studies (LA/W/S) is offering a January 2012 travel course, LAWS 395 Women and Development in Latin America, team-taught by Sharon Meagher, Ph.D., and Linda Ledford-Miller, Ph.D. This course engages students in thinking about the challenges of development in Latin America, with particular focus on the gendered dimensions of both development theory and practice. Students will travel to Puebla, Huehuetla, and Cuetzalan, Mexico, where they will learn from indigenous women who have formed in economic cooperatives. These are very safe locations in Mexico, far removed from the places of violence reported in the news.

We will stay in two eco-tourism centers founded and managed by such indigenous women's co-ops, and we will work side-by-side the women on some projects. The course requires some fall pre-trip class meetings, some online course work, and two weeks of travel to Mexico in January 2012. This course counts as a Latin American Studies and a Women’s Studies elective, and it fulfills cultural diversity (D) credits as well as Social Science (S) credits. The cost will be approximately $1,600 per student, covering airfare, accommodations, workshops and performances plus 1 credit tuition ($846) for the three-credit course (University discounted rate).

The course is open to students in all majors; students must apply by completing an application. Applications can be picked up from Mary Rafter, LA/W/S secretary, in LSC, room 235, or emailing Dr. Meagher, chair of LA/W/S at meaghers1@scranton.edu. Dr. Meagher can also provide additional information and answer any questions that you may have.

On-Campus LSAT Workshop Offered

A workshop for those preparing to take the Law School Admission Test this fall will be offered by Frank Homer, Ph.D., professor emeritus of history. The workshop will begin on Friday, Sept. 9, and end on Friday, Sept. 30., with sessions on the three Saturdays and Sundays in between. Further information and registration forms can be obtained from Dr. Homer at homerf1@scranton.edu or by phone at 941-6399. Registrations should be submitted by Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Urban Beats Crew Tryouts Set

The Urban Beats Crew will host tryouts the following three nights in the Byron Recreation Complex:

Tuesday, Sept 6, 8:30-10 p.m. - Learn choreo
Wednesday, Sept 7, 8-9:30 p.m. - Learn some more choreo
Friday, Sept 9 - Sign up for a tryout time between 8-11 p.m.-Show the officers what you got during the final night of tryouts in small groups of four people

We're looking for anyone who is passionate about dancing, looking for their niche, wants to make some amazing friends, and gain a potential second family!

We'll be at the Activities Fair on Friday, Sept. 2, from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. on the Dionne Campus Green so be sure to find our table, say hello, and get some info!

For more information, visit the Urban Beats Crew event page.

Apply Now for Position in Visitors' Center

Do you love The University of Scranton? Apply for a position in the Admissions Visitors' Center. We are looking for local freshmen and sophomores (from Scranton and the surrounding area) with excellent interpersonal skills that have the following availability:

Fall:

Monday: 8:30 - 11 a.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 - 11 a.m.
Thursday: 2 - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 - 11 a.m. and 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Select Saturdays: 9:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Interested applicants must also be able to work some breaks, intercession and possible summers.

Please contact Paula Lynott, visit coordinator, at (570) 941-6656, lynottp2@scranton.edu, or stop by The Estate to pick up an application.

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