University Bulletin – November 8, 2013

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Announcements

Members of the ESU Community are Invited to Attend the Seminar Online Innovations in Learning led by Penn State University’s Kyle Peck, Ph.D. from 11 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 8 in 113 Stroud Hall. For more information, contact Tony Leisen at aleisen@esu.edu, the director of ESU’s Center for Teaching with Technology. The event is free.

“Why is Opera Still Relevant to us Today?: How to See Tosca Without Leaving Town” will be shown at 2:00 PM Friday, Nov. 8, in the Dale Snow Theatre in the Fine and Performing Arts Center. Opera enthusiast Eugene Galperin, Ph.D., an assistant professor of mathematics, will address concerns regarding why many people mistakenly view opera as an elite art form detached from the modern world or one that is available only to those in a few select cities. An introduction to Puccini’s Tosca, a Metropolitan Opera production will be screened November 9 and 13 at Cinemark in the Stroud Mall. The first showing is at 12:55 PM on November 9; the encore presentation is at 6:30 p.m. on November 13. For more information, please call Galperin at 570-422-3931. The presentation is open to the public at no cost.

A Paintball Event will Take Place from 12:30 to 4:30 PM Sunday, Nov. 10 at Stony Acres. Paintballs will be provided and extra paintballs will be available for purchase. Participants must register by Thursday, Nov. 7. Transportation from ESU to the event will be available. The public is invited at a cost of $30 and $15 for ESU students. Tickets available at the ticket sales desk on the 2nd floor, University Center.

“What’s Your Anti-Drug” for Students in Kindergarten Through Sixth Grade – A Poster Contest Held by the ATOD (Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs) Prevention Office – The Competition Judging Begins at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, in the Residence Life Conference Room of Hemlock Suites. Alyson Patascher, ATOD prevention coordinator, is organizer of the competition. For more information, contact Patascher at apatascher@esu.edu or at 570-422-3298.

Five Female Panelists will Participate in “Women as Leaders” Roundtable at 7:00 PM on Thursday, Nov. 21, in Room 117 Stroud Hall. Students will have the opportunity to interact with highly accomplished women who will provide their approaches to leadership and discuss any perceived barriers they face as female politicians and public figures. The roundtable is expected to last about 90 minutes and is open to the ESU community and the general public at no cost. For more information, contact Kimberly S. Adams, Ph.D., ESU associate professor of political science, at 570-422-3924 or email ksadams@esu.edu.

This Week in Student Activities

Friday, Nov. 8, 9:00 PM – Open Mic Night in Dansbury Commons. The first 10 students to perform will receive $10 on their eCards.

Saturday, Nov. 9, 10:00 PM – Blackout at Linden Lounge. Learn about CAB events and share your own ideas at the CAB open meetings every other Tuesday in the Shawnee Lounge at 2:00 PM Next meeting: Tuesday, Nov. 12. Tickets for the Christmas Spectacular are Sold Out. Discount Movie Tickets – Pocono Community Theater and Cinemark Stroud Mall. $5.50 students; $8 non-students.

All tickets can be purchased in Room 211 at the University Center. Be sure to keep up-to-date on all SAA events at www.esu.edu/studentactivities. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @ESU_SAA and @ESU_StonyAcres.

Art, Dance & Music

Sunday, November 10, Noon – 6:00 PM
Keystone Room
Zoot Fest 2013
Zoot Fest is a major fundraising event to support jazz education and preservation, in honor of the musical legacies of Al Cohn and Zoot Sims.
All-inclusive admission, $50. Buffet lunch, drinks and refreshments included.
Noon: Opening remarks and musical kick-off
12:30: Panel Discussion: “Terry Gibbs Dream Band”
2:00: Buffet Lunch and Beverages
2:45: Jazz Jam a la Zoot; special guests to be announced
3:45: Joe Locke Group
4:30: Al Cohn Library Alive COTA Festival Orchestra playing “Dream Band” arrangements by Al Cohn from the Collection

For ticket ordering information, visit www.jazzatesu.com or call Colette LaMarche at 570-422-3467 or email: clamarche@esu.edu.

Sunday, November 10, 7:00 PM
Stroudsburg High School
1100 West Main St., Stroudsburg
Band-O-Rama
University/Community Concert Band
University Jazz Ensemble
Warrior Marching Band and Color Guard
Woodwind Ensemble
Brass Ensemble
Tuba Ensemble
Otis C. French, director ESU Cheerleaders Laura DeFalco, coach
For information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu. Open to the public at no cost.

Exhibition Shown Until November 15
Marks
A National Juried Drawing 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.

November 20 – December 15
Semester Review
Gallery hours: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, and 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday, Tuesday and Friday.
Open to the public at no cost.
For information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu.

Wednesday, November 20, 7:30 PM
Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall University/Community Orchestra Concert Betsy Buzzelli-Clarke, director
For information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu. Open to the public at no cost.

Community Dance Program Classes for Children and Adults
Children’s Dance: Saturday
Session 2: Classes run until Nov. 23
9:30 – 10:15 AM ……..Creative Dance 4 – 5 year olds (new)
10:15 – 11 AM ……….Creative Dance 4 – 5 year olds (return)
11:00 – 11:45 AM …….Lyrical Contemporary 6 – 8 year olds
11:45 AM – 2:45 PM Hip-Hop/Jazz 9 – 12 year olds
Cost: $60 per 6 – week session

Adult Classes Fall 2013
Adult Yoga/Pilates: Monday 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Adult Zumba: Tuesday, Thursday 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Session 2: Classes run until Dec. 12 (no class Nov. 18-21)
Cost for each 6 – week session: $66 once a week, $132 twice a week. To register contact the ESU Office of Conference Services 570-422-3061, 96 Normal St. East Stroudsburg University.

University Dance Company

The following University Dance Company Performances will be held in the Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts:

  • Open Dress Rehearsal, 7:00 PM Wednesday, Nov. 20. All seats only $1.
  • University Dance Company Three Fall Performances, 7:00 PM Thursday, Nov. 21 and Friday Nov. 22. Saturday, Nov. 23 performance starts at 2:00 PM

Purchase tickets at the door. Students $4, faculty/staff $6, general public $8.

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.

Changes:
SPPA 121 Intro to Communication Disorders (change in desc.)

Change in Program:
SPED Post Bacc Program (change in title, # of credits, req. courses, add. reqs.)

ESU Recreation Center Fall 2013 WellU Group Fitness Schedule October 21 – December 3

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  • All WellU classes are open to ESU faculty and staff only.
  • Schedule is subject to change without notice.
  • Space is limited so please be prompt to classes.
  • Participants MUST bring an Ecard to have access into the Rec B.

All classes are in Rec B Fitness Center
Any questions, please contact Jill Harper at 570-422-2978 or jharper@esu.edu

Wes Moore, Guest Lecturer and Author of the Best-seller, The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates will be on Campus at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 in the Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts.

The public is invited at no cost. Prior to his lecture, dinner is $75 per person. Proceeds go to support the continuation of the One Book, One Campus program.

For more information about upcoming One Book, One Campus events at ESU, contact Dr. Pruim at 570-422-3529.

Friday, November 8, 2013