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University Bulletin – May 21, 2013

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Summer Sessions

ESU will offer a variety of summer classes with on campus, off campus and online options. A list of summer session classes
is available by visiting esu.edu/summer. The schedule is also available through the myESU portal. Summer classes are offered in six different sessions – two six-week sessions and four intensive three-week sessions:

Summer Session 1 5/20/13 – 6/28/13
Summer Session 1A 5/20/13 – 6/7/13
Summer Session 1B 6/10/13 – 6/28/13
Summer Session 2 7/1/13 – 8/9/13
Summer Session 2A 7/1/13 – 7/19/13
Summer Session 2B 7/22/13 – 8/9/13

Announcements

The University Bulletin will be Published Once a Week – on Tuesday – During the Summer Months. We invite you to submit your announcements to bulletin@esu.edu. The deadline for each issue will be 10:00 AM on Monday. The University Bulletin will return to regular Tuesday and Friday schedule beginning on August 26.

Cash Back for Textbooks – Sell Now at Your College Bookstore. For upcoming term textbook information, please visit http://esu.bncollege.com.

Recycle Your Used Athletic Shoes – The ESU Recycling Committee is collecting gently used athletic shoes.
When: Ongoing
Where: Science and Technology Center, near rooms 232 and 244
Questions: Contact Jeff Hardy (jhardy@esu.edu) or Eun-Joo Lee (elee@esu.edu).

Become a Better Public Speaker – Toastmasters Can Help! Poconos Toastmaster Open House, 6:30 PM Tuesday, May 21 at Beers Lecture Hall. For additional information contact: Michael Sachs at msachs@esu.edu.

ESU is Partnering with James Barchesi, Founder of Worksite Financial, to Offer the Focused Financing Seminar Series. The series consisting of two seminars on helping entrepreneurs to gain financial footing and achieve funding success will be held at the Innovation Center, 562 Independence Road, East Stroudsburg, Pa. 18301: SEMINAR 1: Go Fund Yourself Thursday, June 6 from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. This seminar focuses on a high level overview of the landscape of funding and accounting for businesses navigating today’s financial climate. A historical overview of traditional business financing kicks off the discussion, followed by an analysis of evolving trends in capital investment and their impact on marketing your company to prospective stakeholders to secure the funding you need for future growth. If you have any questions please contact Carter McClure, manager, Business Accelerator Program at cmcclure2@esu.edu or at 570-422-7953.

Student Activities

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
$20 ESU students, $25 non-student

Pocono Community Theater
$5.50 ESU student, $8 non-student

Cinemark Theater
$5.50 ESU student, $8 non-student
To be eligible for the student ticket price, you must be enrolled in ESU summer classes. Maximum tickets allowed to be purchased by ESU summer students are two at student price and two at non-student price per week. Maximum allowed for ESU students NOT enrolled in ESU summer classes, as well as faculty, staff and alumni is two tickets at the non-student price per week. Tickets are not available to the general public. Tickets may be purchased at the University Center, Second Floor Student Activities Complex Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM. For more information, please call 570-422-3055.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

University Bulletin – May 17, 2013

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Summer Sessions Starts Monday!

Summer Session 1 5/20/13 – 6/28/13, Summer Session 1A 5/20/13 – 6/7/13, Summer Session 1B 6/10/13 – 6/28/13, Summer Session 2 7/1/13 – 8/9/13, Summer Session 2A 7/1/13 – 7/19/13, Summer Session 2B 7/22/13 – 8/9/13.

Announcements

Crunch Time @Kemp – Kemp Library will be open 24 hours a day as of 9:00 AM., Saturday, May 4 through 5:00 PM, Friday, Mary 17. Students are encouraged to take advantage of extended study hours.

ESU Freshmen and Seniors – Watch Your ESU Email for an Invitation to Take the National Survey of Student Engagement. This online survey is an opportunity for you to describe your experiences at ESU so far. ESU wants to know what you think! Complete the survey and be entered into a weekly drawing to win $50. Weekly winners: Congratulations to Maegan Mostellar, Melvin Arcangel, Kailey Ragard, Corey Happel, Nicholas Scalzo, Mikhail McCalla, Veronica Torres, Jasmine Mogdam, Haleigh Reczka, Chinyere Udeh, Susan Schmoyer, Matthew Hemerly, Samiha Julstedt, and Rebecca Winterberg. For more information, call 570-422-3574.

Cash Back for Textbooks – Sell Now at Your College Bookstore. For upcoming term textbook information, please visit http://esu.bncollege.com.

Commencement Events

Friday, May 17, 2013
Undergraduate Commencement Rehearsals: College of Business and Management & College of Health Sciences
Second Floor, Koehler Fieldhouse 1:00 PM
College of Arts and Sciences & College of Education
Second Floor, Koehler Fieldhouse 2:30 PM

Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Koehler Fieldhouse – 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:00 PM) Reception for all graduates, family, friends and faculty immediately following ceremony in the Keystone Room.

College of Arts and Sciences & College of Education
Commencement lineup Second floor, Koehler Fieldhouse 12:15 PM Commencement ceremony Koehler Fieldhouse Arena 1:00 PM

Reception for all graduates, family, friends and faculty immediately following each commencement ceremony in the Keystone Room.

Tickets are required and can be picked up in Zimbar-Liljenstein Hall, Room 153, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Tuesday from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM and Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM Each student will be given five tickets and two name cards for the ceremony.

Live viewing will be held be in Beers Lecture Hall. Tickets are not required for Beers Lecture Hall.

Friday, May 17, 2013

University Bulletin – May 14, 2013

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Announcements

Crunch Time @Kemp – Kemp Library will be open 24 hours a day as of 9:00 AM., Saturday, May 4 through 5:00 PM, Friday, Mary 17. Students are encouraged to take advantage of extended study hours.

Cash Back for Textbooks – Sell Now at Your College Bookstore. For upcoming term textbook information, please visit http://esu.bncollege.com.

Student Activities

Tuesday, May 14: Dog Therapy, 11:00 AM, University Center, Room 206.

Art, Music & Dance

Tuesday, May 14, 7:30 PM Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall Student Voice Recital
Dr. James Maroney, director
Open to the public at no cost.
For information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu.

Commencement Events

Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Koehler Fieldhouse – 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:00 PM) Reception for all graduates, family, friends and faculty immediately following ceremony in the Keystone Room.

College of Arts and Sciences & College of Education
Commencement lineup Second floor, Koehler Fieldhouse 12:15 PM Commencement ceremony Koehler Fieldhouse Arena 1:00 PM

Reception for all graduates, family, friends and faculty immediately following each commencement ceremony in the Keystone Room.

Live viewing will be held be in Beers Lecture Hall. Tickets are not required for Beers Lecture Hall.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

University Bulletin – May 10, 2013

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Announcements

Crunch Time @Kemp – Kemp Library will be open 24 hours a day as of 9 a.m., Saturday, May 4 through 5:00 PM, Friday, Mary 17. Students are encouraged to take advantage of extended study hours.

Cash Back for Textbooks – Sell Now at Your College Bookstore. For upcoming term textbook information, please visit http://esu.bncollege.com.

Student Activities

Friday, May 10: Gift Card Bingo, 9:00 PM, Dansbury Commons

Monday, May 13: Chair Massage, 6:30 PM, University Center. Sign up at the University Center, Room 211.

Tuesday, May 14: Dog Therapy, 11:00 AM, University Center, Room 206.

Art, Music & Dance

Sunday, May 12, 6:45 PM Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall
University/Community Concert Band
This is the 26th annual spring band concert and will feature Out of the Ashes, the finale of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite.
Open to the public at no cost.
For information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu.

Exhibit runs until May 13
Madelon Powers Gallery
Senior Seminar and Portfolio in Art Student Exhibition
Gallery hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Wednesday and Thursday, and
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Open to the public at no cost.
For information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu.

Tuesday, May 14, 7:30 PM Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall Student Voice Recital
Dr. James Maroney, director
Open to the public at no cost.
For information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu.

Commencement Events

Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Koehler Fieldhouse – 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:00 PM) Reception for all graduates, family, friends and faculty immediately following ceremony in the Keystone Room.

Saturday, May 18, 2013
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
College of Business and Management & College of Health Sciences
Commencement lineup
Second floor, Koehler Fieldhouse 8:15 AM Commencement ceremony
Koehler Fieldhouse Arena 9:00 AM
College of Arts and Sciences & College of Education
Commencement lineup
Second floor, Koehler Fieldhouse 12:15 PM Commencement ceremony
Koehler Fieldhouse Arena 1:00 PM
Reception for all graduates, family, friends and faculty immediately following each commencement ceremony in the Keystone Room.
Tickets are required and can be picked up in Zimbar-Liljenstein Hall, Room 153, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Tuesday from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM and Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM Each student will be given five tickets and two name cards for the ceremony.
Live viewing will be held be in Beers Lecture Hall. Tickets are not required for Beers Lecture Hall.

Friday, May 10, 2013

University Bulletin – May 7, 2013

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Announcements

Crunch Time @Kemp – Kemp Library will be open 24 hours a day as of 9 a.m., Saturday, May 4 through 5:00 PM, Friday, Mary 17. Students are encouraged to take advantage of extended study hours.

Do You Love Female Orgasm? A Program About Female Sexuality and Pleasure, 2:00 PM Thurs., May 9 in the Warren E. ’55 and Sandra Hoeffner Science and Technology Center, Niedbala Auditorium. You are invited to laugh and learn with sex educators Rachel Dart and Marshall Miller. Open to people of all genders. Sponsored by the Feminist Alliance, Pride, the Health Center and Student Affairs. Open to the public at no cost.

Career Development and Student Success Invites All Students to Connect to a New Web Page. If you just received a job offer or an internship, please share your success story. www4.esu.edu/students/career_services/got_an_offer.cfm

The ESU Entrepreneurial Leadership Center and Entrepreneurship Club cordially invite you and a “plus one” to INNOVATORS ONLY an event where ESU student innovators meet local entrepreneurs from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Wed., May 8 at the ESU Innovation Center. Please RSVP to Chris Landino at clandino@esu.edu today.

Cash Back for Textbooks – Sell Now at Your College Bookstore. For upcoming term textbook information, please visit http://esu.bncollege.com.

Student Activities

Tues., May 7 , 9:00 to 11:00 PM Musician Scott Celani, Dansbury Commons.

Wed., May 8, 2:30 PM Maury Povich Bus Trip. Bus departs ESU at 2:30 p.m. from the Sci-Tech Center. Tickets cost $5 for ESU students and $10 for guests. Price includes round trip coach bus trip and dinner at the Maury Povich studio. Bus returns to ESU about 9:00 PM For more information or to sign-up, please contact CAB at 570-422-3396.

Art, Music & Dance

Wednesday, May 8, 7:30 PM Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall Spring Choral Concert Concert Choir
A Cappella Ensemble
Dr. James Maroney, director
General admission, $3
Children, 12 and under and ESU students with ID, free. Tickets at the door only. No advance sales.
Open to the public at no cost.
For information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu.

Thursday, May 9, 7:00 PM Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall Spring Concert
University Jazz Ensemble Dr. Otis C. French, director Open to the public at no cost.
For information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu.

Sunday, May 12, 6:45 PM Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall University/Community Concert Band
This is the 26th annual spring band concert and will feature Out of the Ashes, the finale of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite.
Open to the public at no cost.
For information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu.

Tuesday, May 14, 7:30 PM Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall Student Voice Recital
Dr. James Maroney, director
Open to the public at no cost.
For information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

University Bulletin – May 3, 2013

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Announcements

Crunch Time @Kemp – Kemp Library will be open 24 hours a day as of 9:00 AM, Saturday, May 4 through 5:00 PM, Friday, Mary 17. Students are encouraged to take advantage of extended study hours.

The Sisters of Alpha Omicron Pi Will Sponsor a Care- Package Drive for Deployed Soldiers from 3 to 5 p.m., May 3 and 10:00 AM to noon, May 4 at the Kemp Library. For more information about ESU’s Sisters for Soldiers event, contact Blair at 609-271-0721.

An International Student Organization Festival (ISO), 4:00 to 7:00 PM Saturday, May 4 in the Keystone Room. The ISO spring festival is a celebration of the many unique countries, cultures, ethnic backgrounds, traditions and languages that make up the international student community. Please come by to sample different types of food from around the world, and enjoy student presentations on China, Colombia, Kenya, and Mexico. Students are encouraged to attend this year’s festival to learn more about the ESU international student community! If you have any questions, please contact Jose Andres Martinez Morazan, ISO President, at jm3186@live.esu.edu.

Student Activities

Art, Music & Dance

April 30 – May 4, 7:30 PM; May 5, 2:00 PM
Smith-McFarland Theatre
Top Girls
By Caryl Churchill
Directed by Stephanie Daventry French
Scenic and costume design by Yoshinori Tanokura
Lighting design by Annie Weigand
Presented by the Department of Theatre. Set in Margaret Thatcher’s 1980s England, Top Girls explores the challenges for women of balancing career and family historically and in the modern era. Characters from history, literature and painting intersect with a modern businesswoman, her sister and the children caught in the melee. Performances will be followed by discussions on Exploring the Balance – Women Pursuing Vocations and Avocations and Balancing Life Choices.

Saturday, May 4, 11:00 AM Quad Community on the Quad
Open to the public at no cost.
For information, call 570-422-3607; or visit www.esu.edu/studentlife and follow the links for student activities.

Sunday, May 5, 7:00 PM Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall Spring Vocal Jazz Concert University Singers
Dr. James Maroney, director
Open to the public at no cost.
For information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu.

Friday, May 3, 2013

University Bulletin – April 30, 2013

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Announcements

Just Yell Fire! 7:00 to 9:00 PM, Tues., April 30 in Lower Dansbury. Just Yell Fire is a program developed by Dallas Jessup, a former member of an Alpha Omicron Pi chapter that is directed toward college students, educating them on attacks made on women. Date rape, sexual assault, traffickers and abuse are among the many topics that will be discussed in a video provided by Alpha Omicron Pi national headquarters. The public is invited at no cost.

Be a Burgy Mascot for the 2013-14 Season! Attend an Informational Meeting at 2:00 PM Tues., April 30 in Koehler Fieldhouse. For information call 570-422-3578 or email cbell11@esu.edu.

CETL’s Faculty Colloquium on Scholarship, 12:30 to 3:50 PM Tues., April 30 in Beers Lecture Hall. Faculty from many different departments will present research in multiple stages of development as well as pedagogical techniques used in the classroom. Presentations will be short (5 minutes, with a few minutes for questions), to accommodate many presenters and to allow time for discussion and feedback. Feel free to attend the entire event or only a portion that fits your schedule. This is a great opportunity for faculty from multiple disciplines to share their ideas and scholarly endeavors, and to hear what colleagues are doing! Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Jennifer White at jwhite@esu.edu.

Celebrate Spring with Dr. Welsh! Join her for a Strawberry and Ice Cream Social, 2:00 to 4:00 PM Wed., May 1 at the Center Court area (between the Keystone Room and the University Center).

The Second Annual “Day Without Stress” Noon to 4:00 PM Thurs., May 2 in the Keystone Room. Take a break! Drop in! There will be lots of activities to promote relaxation and fun. Sign up for cranial-sacral and chair massage therapy. Enjoy games, ice cream, refreshments, zumba, dance, and more. Therapy dogs will also be on hand. Sponsored by Active Minds Student Organization and Counseling and Psychological Services. For more information call 570-422-3277.

A Discussion Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Rolling Stones, 7:00 – 9:00 PM Sat., May 4 in Stroud Hall, Room 117. Rob McKenzie, Distinguished Professor of Communication Studies and host of the “Stones Hour” on WESS Radio (90.3 FM), Tuesdays from 6:00 – 7:00 PM, will lead a discussion about the Stones, showing concert footage and playing songs and unique song versions from the past 50 years. There will be a special focus on Keith Richards. Audience participation will be invited. More information can be obtained by emailing mckenzie@esu.edu.

Final Paper Push at the Writing Studio. The Writing Studio at the Kemp Library is hosting Final Paper Push to help students with all their writing needs as the semester comes to a close. Visit the Writing Studio from May 6 – May 10 for one-on-one tutoring, free coffee, free snacks, and a quiet study space. Open Monday – Thursday 1:00 to 9:00 PM and Friday 1:00 to 5:00 PM The last day is Sunday, May 12.

WESS Radio

90.3 WESS Radio Station Will Sponsor a Test Movie Screening of Dead TV From 7:00 to 9:00 PM Tues., April 30 in the Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts. Dead TV is an indie horror film that was shot locally and featured ESU students and alumni on the production crew. Harrison Smith, the director, will talk about the film and the movie making process. Featured ESU crew members include Dimitre Iliev, Ryan Oakes, Alex Nyman, Brandon Taylor, Melissa Sherry, Dom Galenao and Mike Sherry.

Student Activities

Tues., April 30, 9:00 to 11:00 PM Musician Scott McKenna in Dansbury Commons
Fri., May 3, 9:00 PM DJ music by Dimitri Fostinis in Dansbury Commons

Art, Music & Dance

April 29 – May 13
Senior Seminar and Portfolio in Art Student Exhibition
Gallery hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Wednesday and Thursday, and 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday, Tuesday and Friday.
Open to the public at no cost.
For information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu.

Wednesday, May 1, 7:30 PM Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall University/Community Orchestra Concert Dr. Betsy Buzzelli-Clarke, director
Open to the public at no cost.
For information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu.

Friday, May 3, 7:30 PM Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall Senior Recital
Christina Ellis, soprano
Open to the public at no cost.
For information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu.

Saturday, May 4, 11:00 AM Quad Community on the Quad
Open to the public at no cost.
For information, call 570-422-3607; or visit www.esu.edu/studentlife and follow the links for student activities.

Courses Pending Approval by the University-Wide Curriculum Committee. Descriptions are available upon request in the office of the committee chair in the English Department (Stroud 309). Address questions within 10 university calendar days after first appearance.

Additions:
ELED 290 Special Topics: First Year Course (1:1:0)

Reinstatement:
HRTM 251 Applied Foodservice Safety and Sanitation (3:3:0)

Changes:
HRTM 101 Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management (change in title)
HRTM 211 Principles of Food and Beverage Management (change in code, class)
HRTM 232 Principles of Travel and Tourism (change in title, pre-req.)
HRTM 241 Principles of Lodging Management (change in title, desc.)
HRTM 310 Systems Approach to Food and Beverage Management (change in #, pre-req.)
HRTM 311 Haute Cuisine and Oenology (change in #, pre-req.)
HRTM 321 Hospitality and Tourism Human Resources (change in title, desc., pre-req.)
HRTM 331 Hospitality and Tourism Marketing (change in title, pre-req.)
HRTM 351 Hospitality and Tourism Information Systems (change in title, desc., pre-req.)
HRTM 371 Hotel Development and Design (change in pre-req.)
HRTM 391 Hospitality Purchasing (change in title, desc.)
HRTM 411 Restaurant Operations Management (change in pre-req., class)
HRTM 421 Hospitality and Tourism Training and Staff Development (change in title, desc., pre-req.)
HRTM 431 Hospitality and Tourism Strategic Market Planning (change in title, pre-req.)
HRTM 441 Hospitality and Tourism Financial Management (change in pre-req.)
HRTM 486 Hospitality and Tourism Internship (change in title, code, desc., pre-req., class)
HRTM 489 Contemporary Legal and Ethical Aspects of Hospitality and Tourism Management (change in title, #, desc., pre-req.)
HRTM 491 Seminar in Hospitality and Tourism Management (change in title, #, desc., pre-req.)

Deletions:
CPSC 111 Introduction to Computer Programming and Problem Solving
CPSC 151 Linear Data Structure and Elementary Algorithimic Analysis
CPSC 237 Internet and Web Programming
CPSC 240 Operating Systems Concepts and Design
CPSC 251 NonLinear Data Structures

Addition in Program:
Minor Interdisciplinary Studies

Change in Program:
B.A. English Literature Track (change in req. courses)
B.S. Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management (change in req. courses, co-reqs.)
B.S. Media Communication and Technology (change in title, # of credits, req. courses, co-reqs., add reqs., rubric, dept. name)

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

University Bulletin – April 23, 2013

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Announcements

Prepare to Serve: Teaching at the Monroe County Correctional Facility, 2:00 to 4:00 PM Tues., April 23 in the Warren E. ’55 and Sandra Hoeffner Science and Technology Center, Niedbala Auditorium. Interested members of the ESU community are invited to participate in this 45-minute session that will explore voluntary teaching efforts at the local county jail. Glenn Geiser-Getz, Ph.D., will discuss his recent experiences teaching short courses to two different groups of inmates (a group of men and a group of women) at the Monroe County Correctional Facility in Stroudsburg. Following a short presentation, there will be opportunities for discussion. Anyone interested, who has had experience teaching in a correctional setting, or who has worked with other nontraditional student populations, is welcome to attend and even share his/her observations. The session will explore the needs of students in correctional settings, the dynamics of getting involved in such activities, and the benefits of community service.

Help to Clean the Community, 2:30 PM Thurs., April 25 on the Path Between Fine Arts and University Ridge. This is a great way to get community service hours. Gloves and bags will be provided. For more information, email Sabrina at sdr1017@ live.esu.edu.

The ESU Entrepreneurship Club Will Host “Create a Company” 3:00 to 4:00 PM Thurs., April 25 on the First Floor of the ESU Innovation Center. Students will learn how to file the legal forms necessary to create a Pennsylvania corporation, partnership or LLC, and learn the benefits of incorporating a business. Open to all students. Please contact jweber@marathon-studios.com with questions.

Webinar: A Poster Session on Educational App Integration, Pedagogical Strategies and Hands-on Practice with the iPads at 2:00 PM Thurs., April 25 in the Warren E. ’55 and Sandra Hoeffner Science and Technology Center, Room 135. The Webinar: “iPads in Graduate and Professional Education” from the 2013 PASSHE Virtual Conference will be followed by poster presentations prepared by faculty and graduate students. Don’t forget to bring your iPad! Poster session will be held at 3:00 PM in the Science and Tech study area, first floor (outside of room 135). Please contact Cem Zeytinoglu, Ph.D., if you have any questions or concerns about the event which is sponsored by the Committee for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

The ESU Recycling Committee Will be Collecting Gently Used Athletic and Soccer Shoes – Sizes 7-11 During the ESU Earth Day Celebration, Noon to 4:00 PM Fri., April 26 on the Quad. Please tie the shoes together when you bring them to the ESU Recycling Committee table. For more information, contact Eun-Joo Lee, Ph.D. (elee@esu.edu) or Jeffrey Hardy, Ph.D., (jhardy@esu.edu).

“A Day with Bernice Sandler: The Godmother of Title IX” – Two Presentations Mon., April 29 in the Keystone Room.

1:00 to 2:00 PM – Dr. Sandler will present “The Life of Women in Higher Education: Reflections of a Pioneer in the Women’s Movement.”
3:00 to 4:00 PM – A student-to-student sexual harassment, sexual assault and sexual bullying discussion.

Sandler’s visit to ESU will conclude with a presentation, “Title IX: The Untold Story of Sex Discrimination in Higher Education,” in the Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts from 7:00 to 8:30 PM Dr. Bernice R. Sandler, a noted national figure who has been referred to as the “godmother of Title IX” by the New York Times, has given over 2,500 presentations, written more than 100 articles, and is currently a senior scholar at the Women’s Research and Education Institute in Washington, D.C.

Gestures and Postures Spring Dance Showcase From 2:00 to 3:30 PM Sun., April 28 in the Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts. This dance concert is a mixture of modern, ballet, and jazz dance. The dance collaboration will be presented by children of the ESU Community Dance Program and the University Dance Company. The cost is $5 for seniors and children under 12, and $10 for the general public.

Be a Burgy Mascot for the 2013-14 Season! Attend an Informational Meeting at 2:00 PM Tues., April 30 in Koehler Fieldhouse. For information call 570-422-3578 or email cbell11@esu.edu.

ESU Freshmen and Seniors – Watch Your ESU Email for an Invitation to Take The National Survey of Student Engagement. This online survey is an opportunity for you to describe your experiences at ESU so far. ESU wants to know what you think! Complete the survey and be entered into a weekly drawing to win $50. Weekly Winners: Congratulations to Maegan Mostellar, Melvin Arcangel, Kailey Ragard, Corey Happel, Nicholas Scalzo, Mikhail McCalla, Veronica Torres, Jasmine Mogdam, Haleigh Reczka, Chinyere Udeh, Susan Schmoyer, and Matthew Hemerly. For more information, call 570-422-3574.

WESS Radio

90.3 WESS Will Host a Spring Jam on Fri., April 26 All Day! Various artists will visit the station to be interviewed and perform live. Listen to
90.3 WESS for our Spring Jam!

Student Activities

Thurs., April 25, 8:00 PM A$AP Rocky Concert at the Sherman Theater.
Tickets on sale now for ESU students. Ticket prices are $15 for ESU students. General public tickets will be available on April 3 for $25 per ticket. For more information about the concert or tickets, please contact CAB at 570-422-3396 or the Office of Student Activities at 570-422-3055.

Art, Music & Dance

A Dress Rehearsal by The University Dance Company (UDC) 7 p.m. Wed., April 24 in the Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts. All seats $1 for faculty and staff only.
UDC performances open to the public:

7:00 PM Thurs., April 25
7:00 PM Fri., April 26
2:00 PM Sat., April 27

Students/senior citizens/children, $4. ESU faculty/staff, $6. The general public $8. Purchase tickets at the door. For information call Dr. Gibbons, 570-422-3331.

Friday, April 26, 12:00 – 4:00 PM Quad Earth Day and Bike Riding Awareness Day Celebration Featuring booths and displays, live music and guest speakers who will address environmental and bicycling issues. Activities will include tie dying, environmental trivia, biking events, and free swag. Sponsored by the Student Activity Association Inc, and the Sustainability Transportation Committee. For more information, or to register for a booth email Madeline Constantine at mconstantine@esu.edu or call 570-422-3334.

Saturday, April 27, 5:00 PM Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall
Spring Gospel Concert Featuring ESU’s Voices of Triumph Gospel Choir Open to the public at no cost For information, call the Office of Multicultural Affairs at 570-422-3896.

Sunday, April 28, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall
Winds and Friends
Featuring the University Brass Ensemble
Otis C. French, Ph.D., director
Open to the public at no cost.
For information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

University Bulletin – April 19, 2013

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Announcements

ESU Invites the General Public to Attend a Sky Show, Titled “The Stars of Spring” and a Feature Show, “Passport to the Universe,” at 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM on Fri., April 19 in the McMunn Planetarium in the Warren E. ‘55 and Sandra Hoeffner Science and Technology Center. “Stars of Spring” describes what can be seen in the heavens during the spring months. The feature show, “Passport to the Universe,” narrated by two-time Academy Award winner Tom Hanks, treats the audience to realistic close-up views of star fields and planets, taking them on an exhilarating flight through a virtual re-creation of our universe. The program is open to the general public at no cost, but reservations are required due to limited seating. Reservations will be taken online starting at 8 a.m., April 15, on a first-come, first-serve basis at www.esu.edu/planetarium. Group inquiries should send an email request to stardomes@esu.edu. A schedule of planetarium shows for the spring 2013 semester is posted at www.esu.edu/planetarium.

“Time to Get Your Mud on” Muddy Madness Event. Race Day Check in Begins at 12:30 PM Race Starts at 1:30 PM Sun., April 21 at Stony Acres. The preregistration begins immediately and will run through April 16 in the University Center, Room 211 at ticket sales desk. The preregistration price is $10 for ESU students, $15 for ESU faculty and staff, and $20 for the general public. All registration fees will increase by $5 after April 16. Registration is limited to 50 participants and will include a free T-shirt. Bring your own food and drink. The race will include a creek crawl, hill climb, tractor tire flip, log carry, memorization hill, fitness station and so much more! If you have any further questions, please contact: Elaine ehernande2@esu.edu or call 570-422-3749. Check us out on Stony Acres Facebook or follow on Twitter. The race will be held rain or shine!

Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) Regional Bioscience Initiative: Research & Testing Roundtable From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Mon., April 22 at the Innovation Center at 562 Independence Road. The Office of Workforce Development is hosting the Northeastern RBI Research and Testing Roundtable, an initiative based upon the conclusions of an Angelou Economics Study that recognized Northeastern PA has the bioscience resources, regional educational institutions and private sector industries to grow and sustain bioscience industry jobs. The NEPA Regional Bioscience Initiative is an eight county effort that involves: Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike Schuylkill, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming collaborating to advance NEPA’s Bioscience industry. The roundtables are focused on research and testing and include students, faculty, entrepreneurs, researchers, industry and economic development professionals. Registration is required: Please RSVP to Sharone Glasco at sglasco@esu.edu.

A Discussion Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Rolling Stones, 7:00 – 9:00 PM Sat., May 4 in Stroud Hall, Room 117. Rob McKenzie, Distinguished Professor of Communication Studies and host of the “Stones Hour” on WESS Radio (90.3 FM), Tuesdays from 6 – 7 p.m., will lead a discussion about the Stones, showing concert footage and playing songs and unique song versions from the past 50 years. There will be a special focus on Keith Richards. Audience participation will be invited. More information can be obtained by emailing mckenzie@esu.edu.

Latin American Festival, 2:00 to 9:00 PM Sat., April 20 in the Keystone Room. The event will include a kids table with face painting, bean bag toss, pinata, and DJ music. A live performance by Luis Bongo y su Orquesta, Yasmine LG, Lamda Sigma Upsilon, Chi Upsilon Sigma and more. The public is invited at a cost of $1. All proceeds go to charity. Hosted by the ESU Latin American Association.

Join Other ESU Baseball Fans on Sat., April 20 for ESU Night at the IronPigs! Hope to see you at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown at 6:35 p.m. for a great night of baseball as the Lehigh Valley IronPigs take on the Buffalo Bisons! The ESU Staff and Alumni Association will be on site greeting guests and giving away copies of their Autumn Days publication. There will be photo opportunities with Burgy as well as the IronPigs mascots. Also, a John Mayberry commemorative pint glass will be given to the first 3,000+ adults through the gate. Tickets can be purchased from the Campus Activities Board (CAB) or from IronPigsBaseball.com. Tickets range from $7-15. For more information contact Kris Novak at 570-422-3532.

Be a Burgy Mascot for the 2013-14 Season! Attend an Informational Meeting at 2:00 PM Tues., April 30 in Koehler Fieldhouse. For information call 570-422-3578 or email cbell11@esu.edu.

ESU Freshmen and Seniors – Watch Your ESU Email for an Invitation to Take The National Survey of Student Engagement. This online survey is an opportunity for you to describe your experiences at ESU so far. ESU wants to know what you think! Complete the survey and be entered into a weekly drawing to win $50. Weekly Winners: Congratulations to Maegan Mostellar, Melvin Arcangel, Kailey Ragard, Corey Happel, Nicholas Scalzo, Mikhail McCalla, Veronica Torres, Jasmine Mogdam, Haleigh Reczka, Chinyere Udeh, Susan Schmoyer, and Matthew Hemerly. For more information, call 570-422-3574.

Student Activities

Sat., April 20, 6:35 PM Iron Pigs tickets available for students and faculty and staff. Game time is 6:35 p.m. Tickets cost $6 for ESU students and $10 for faculty and staff. Purchase tickets at the University Center, Student Activities receptionist, Second Floor, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Monday – Friday. For more information, please call 570-422-3055.

Art, Music & Dance

Exhibition held until April 19
Madelon Powers Gallery
Art Association All University Student Juried Art Exhibit Gallery hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Wednesday and Thursday, and 11:00 AM- 4:00 PM, Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Open to the public at no cost For information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu.

Friday, April 19, 7:30 PM Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall Senior Recital Paula Dixon, soprano
Open to the public at no cost.
For information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu.

7:00 PM Thurs., April 25
7:00 PM Fri., April 26
2:00 PM Sat., April 27

Students/senior citizens/children, $4. ESU faculty/staff, $6. The general public $8. Purchase tickets at the door. For information call Dr. Gibbons, 570-422-3331.

Friday, April 26, 7:30 PM Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall Senior Recital
Erica Mendez, soprano
Open to the public at no cost.
For information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu.

Courses Pending Approval by the University-Wide Curriculum Committee. Descriptions are available upon request in the office of the committee chair in the English Department (Stroud 309). Address questions within 10 university calendar days after first appearance.

Additions:
PHIL 270 GE: Religions of Asia (3:3:0)
PHIL 271 GE: Islam (3:3:0)
CPSC 598 Thesis I (3:0:0)
CPSC 599 Thesis II (3:0:0)
ECED 324 Philadelphia Urban Seminar (3:3:0)
CPSC 574 Research Project (change in title, des.)
CPSC 437 Advanced Internet and Web Programming (3:3:0)

Changes:
CPSC 537 Advanced Internet and Web Programming (3:3:0)
ART 252 GE: Object Design (change in title, des., pre-req)
BIOL 493/593 Biology of Tropical Ecosystems (change in code, des.)
HIST 384 Third Reich—from Hitler to Holocaust (change in #, pre-req.)
PHYS 131 GE: Fundamental Physics I (change in pre-req.)

Deletions:
CPSC 575 Research Project II (3:0:0)

Change in Program:
M.S. Computer Science (change in req. courses, add. reqs.)
Minor Women and Gender Studies (change in title)
B.S. Pre-K to 4th (change in req. courses)
B.A. Physics (change in add. reqs.)
B.A. General Science (change in add. reqs.)
B.S. Sport Management (change in add. reqs.)

Friday, April 19, 2013

University Bulletin – April 16, 2013

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Announcements

Dr. Christopher Brooks Presents the “Life and Times of Gertrude Mary Smith Boddie 1886 -1941” at 5:30 PM Tues. April 16, in Stroud Hall, Room 410. In 1904, Gertrude was the first African-American woman to graduate from a Pennsylvania Normal school, specifically East Stroudsburg Normal School, today known as East Stroudsburg University.

Success Series – How to Build Your Professional Network Using Social Media From 2:00 – 3:00 PM Tues., April 16 in Stroud Hall 220. Did you know that up to 85% of companies use social media tools like Google and Linkedin to research candidates before or after interviews? Understand the science and theory of non-verbal communications and its influence on networking. Hear examples of networking success, while also dispelling common networking myths. Learn three simple changes you can make to your networking strategy. Find out how to create your personal brand statement and market it using social media to make the right connections in your industry to get you the job.

Attend a Workshop That Addresses Teaching Students Who Have Suffered From Brain Injuries, 2:00 – 4:00 PM Tues., April 16 in Monroe Hall B01. The workshop will feature speakers from the Departments of Athletic Training and Speech-Language Pathology, the Office of Disability Services, the Lehigh Valley Health Network, and the Student Veteran’s Association.

The Undeclared Advising Program will host Change of Major Day from 2:00 – 4:00 PM Thurs., April 18 on the Quad. Change of Major Day provides students the opportunity to interact with faculty members or student representatives from each major department about a particular discipline, and to hear about academic, career, and extracurricular opportunities offered through major and minor degree programs. Students can use this information during the summer to explore their academic major options. Free ice cream and giveaways will be offered throughout the event. For more information, contact Kelly McKenzie at kmckenzie@esu.edu.

Fiction/Non-Fiction Writer and Poet Julie Houston Will Read a Selection From her Novel, Traveling Light at 4:00 PM Thurs., April 18 in Monroe Hall, B01. Houston is a graduate of The Johns Hopkins Writing Seminars and has published stories and poems, as well as articles on travel, tennis, and archeology. Sponsored by the ESU English Deparment and Calliope literary journal.

Zip Line and Open Ropes Course, 3:00 to 6:00 PM Fri., April 19 at Stony Acres. The cost is $5 and transportation is available behind the Laurel parking lot at 2 p.m. You must preregister by April 17 on the top floor of the Union at the Ticket Sales Desk. For more information, contact Elaine or Maddy at ehernande2@esu.edu or 570-223-8316.

A Discussion Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Rolling Stones, 7:00 – 9:00 PM Sat., May 4 in Stroud Hall, Room 117. Rob McKenzie, Distinguished Professor of Communication Studies and host of the “Stones Hour” on WESS Radio (90.3 FM), Tuesdays from 6 – 7 p.m., will lead a discussion about the Stones, showing concert footage and playing songs and unique song versions from the past 50 years. There will be a special focus on Keith Richards. Audience participation will be invited. More information can be obtained by emailing mckenzie@esu.edu.

Student Activities

Fri., April 19, 9:00 – 11:00 PM Open Mic Night in Common Grounds

Art, Music & Dance

Friday, April 19, 7:30 PM Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall Senior Recital Paula Dixon, soprano
Open to the public at no cost.
For information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu.

7:00 PM Thurs., April 25
7:00 PM Fri., April 26
2:00 PM Sat., April 27

Students/senior citizens/children, $4. ESU faculty/staff, $6. The general public $8. Purchase tickets at the door. For information call Dr. Gibbons, 570-422-3331.

Friday, April 26, 7:30 PM Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall Senior Recital
Erica Mendez, soprano
Open to the public at no cost.
For information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu.

Deletions:
CPSC 575 Research Project II (3:0:0)

Tuesday, April 16, 2013