University Bulletin – October 23, 2012

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Announcements

Free Workshops Fall 2012: Being An Active Learner Among New College Experiences (B.A.L.A.N.C.E.) October 25, 2012
Time: 2:00 – 2:50 p.m.
Title: Changing Attitudes Toward Individuals with Disabilities
Presenter: Jyh-Hann Chang, Ph.D.
Time: 3:00 – 3:50 p.m.
Title: Chart Your Ideal Path! How To Select a Major And A Career
Presenter: Jan Hoffman, Office of Career Development & Student Success

Entrepreneurs on Entrepreneurship Seminars – Seminar1: Creating Ideas for Business Success, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the ESU Innovation Center, 562 Independence Road. Learn insights for creating, evaluating and transforming business ideas. Presenters: Bruce Hagedorn, president, Winds West, Inc. and Charles Kirkwood, CEO, Shawnee Holdings, Inc. Seminars are free. Seating is limited. To register contact: Carter McClure, business accelerator manager, or cmcclure2@esu.edu or 570-422-7953.

Math Competency Test, 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, in Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts. Sign up by contacting Christine Getz at ext. 3447 or cgetz@esu.edu. Sample questions are available on the math department web page, www.esu.edu/math.

Second Annual Mental Health Awareness Fair, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, in the Keystone Room. There’s no health without mental health! Students, staff and faculty, please join us for interactive and informative displays hosted by student clubs and university organizations. Therapy dogs and their handlers will be there. Halloween themes, fun, creative activities and goodies. Sponsored by Counseling & Psychological Services. For more information, call 570-422-3277.

Presenting Dominicanos Unidos: The Island – Diaspora Continuum in Dominican Literature and Culture, 6:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, in Student Senate Chamber – University Center. A Hispanic heritage event. This talk will focus on the history of Dominican migration through literature and culture from the nineteenth century to the present. A Princeton Postdoctoral Fellow and Yale assistant professor, Dr. Dixa Ramirez, will discuss writers and artists such as Salomé Ureña, Junot Díaz, and Rita Indiana Hernández. Open to the public at no cost. For information, please contact Dr. Annie Mendoza, amendoza@esu.edu or 570-422-3842. Sponsored by the department of modern languages, the Frederick Douglass Institute, the department of intercultural and interdisciplinary studies, and the office of multicultural affairs.

A Strike Out Arthritis Fundraising Event – A “Twister” Tournament Competition, 1:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27, in the Keystone Room. The funds will go toward various juvenile arthritis programs nationwide. Registration for this event is open to the general public, and there is a $3 cost per person to participate. Individual participants will be placed into teams of no more than five to compete on each mat. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided. For more information or to register, please contact Maria Kokolis at 732-977-2527 or aoiiesu@gmail.com. Alpha Omicron Pi (AOII), a social sorority at ESU, will host the event.

ESU’s Political Science Department and Chapter of The American Democracy Project will Sponsor a Mock Presidential Debate at 7:00 p.m., Monday, Oct. 29 in the Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts. The event is open to the general public at no cost. For more information about the event, please contact Dr. McGlynn at 570-422-3271 or email amcglynn@esu.edu.

“Trick or Treat through the Halls” 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the Quad. The event, sponsored by ESU’s Residence Hall Association (RHA), is open to all elementary aged children in the community at no cost. Participating children are asked to wear their costumes and bring a trick- or-treat bag. Parents are required to accompany children to campus and must remain present throughout the course of the event. Parents may choose to escort their child(ren) through the residence halls or sit in a common area while the event takes place. Groups will be escorted from hall to hall by student volunteers from the education department and various campus organizations. Participating students will hand out treats from their dormitory rooms. For more information or directions contact Jeter Smith, resident director of Linden Hall and the RHA adviser, at smithj@esu.edu or by calling 570-422-3123.

Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education – Second Annual Student Business Plan Competition. Do you have an idea for a new business? Seize the opportunity and register to compete for start-up capital and in-kind prizes: first place $10,000, second place $5,000 and third place $2,500.Registration deadline is November 2, 2012. Last year’s winner was Jonathan Weber, an ESU junior with a dual major: computer science and computer security. You could be next! For additional information and registration visit www.PASSHEBiz.org or contact: Carter McClure, manager of the business accelerator program, at 570-422-7953 or cmcclure@esu.edu.

Diwali – Festival of Lights 2012, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, in the Keystone Room. The word “Diwali” is the modern version of the Sanskrit word “Deepavali” which means rows of light and so the celebrations are often referred to as the “Festival of Lights.” The festival symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and focuses on appreciating the goodness in everyone – friend or foe. Diwali festivals are celebrated by a billion people in South Asia and elsewhere in the diaspora annually. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Dr. Pats Neelakantan, department chair and professor of economics, at 570-422-3002, pats@po-box.esu.edu or Dr. Seewoonundun Bunjun, professor emeritus of economics at 570-422-3240, shiv43@gmail.com.

“All Gave Some; Some Gave All” – Honor our Veterans at the Veterans Day Program, Tuesday, Nov. 13:

  • 2:00 p.m. Opening Program in the Keystone Room
  • 2:30 p.m. Wreath Ceremony at the Julia Statue in the College Circle
  • 3:00 p.m. Reception & Refreshments in the Keystone Room

Free Hearing Screenings for Children Birth to Age Six, 7:00 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 15 in the Speech-Language Pathology Department on the Second Floor of Monroe Hall. For more information and to register your child for a hearing screening, contact the Speech and Hearing Clinic at 570-422-3247.

It’s not too late to bring your grades up! If you’ve been struggling to start that next writing assignment, visit the Writing Studio for assistance. Fun tutoring sessions for students of all levels and majors. The Studio is located in Kemp Library and open Monday – Thursday from 1:00 – 9:00 p.m., Friday 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. For more information, call 570-422-3593 or visit the website: www.esu.edu/writingstudio.

University Leadership/University Service Award: Applications are now available for those who are graduating in December, 2012. These awards are the highest non-academic honors a graduating senior can receive for work as a leader in extra-curricular activities on campus or in participation in activities and services on and off-campus. Applications are available from the Student Activity Association office on the second floor of the University Center and must be returned by Friday, October 19. For those graduating in May 2013, there will be another application process with a March 15, 2013 deadline.

Internship Opportunities

Pocono Medical Center (PMC): PMC is accepting ESU students for unpaid internships. There are openings in many different areas. Be creative and create your own internship position. Please forward a resume and an outline of what you would like to accomplish to: Daria Wielebinski, director of career development & student success, or email dwielebinski@esu.edu.

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Offers Professional Internships in a Variety of Majors. (The pay is $10 an hour and housing is available for a modest fee. Each of these unique opportunities can help you gain professional working experience, develope your classroom studies in the workplace. Internships are available for spring and summer in the areas of:

  • Accounting/finance
  • Graphic design
  • Human resources
  • Paralegal
  • Information technology
  • Marketing
  • Sport management

www.hersheyjobs.com/internships/index.php

Faculty & Staff

The representative from Great West, 457 Deferred Compensation Program, will be on campus in the Science and Technology Building, Conference Room 338 on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 29 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Employees interested in scheduling a meeting should call Diana Morse at 484-294-5988.

A representative from TIAA-CREF will be on campus in the Science and Technology Building, Conference Room 338 on the following dates:

  • Tuesday, Oct. 23
  • Thursday, Nov. 8
  • Tuesday, Nov. 20

Employees interested in scheduling a meeting should call the TIAA-CREF Philadelphia Office at 800-842-2010.

To: Faculty, Managers, Coaches, Nurses and Police Officers Enrolled in Highmark PPO (This Does Not Apply to AFSCME and SCUPA Employees). Introducing the Healthy U 2012/13 Wellness Program: Visit the PASSHE Healthy U website for more information: www.passhe.edu/inside/hr/syshr/Pages/Healthy-U-Getting-Started.aspx.

Student Activities

Note Date Change: The Band FUN, Doors Open at 7:00 p.m., Thursday Nov. 8, in the Mattioli Recreation Center. Tickets are on sale now for ESU students. Tickets cost $15 and are available at the Student Activities Complex from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and in the ESU Convenience store from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday, until 5:00 p.m. on Friday and from noon – 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The Campus Activities Board is sponsoring the event. For info regarding the concert, please go to www.ournameisfun.com. If you have any questions, please contact CAB at 570-422-3396 or the Student Activities Office at 570-422-3055.

Full Refunds: Anyone who purchased a ticket and is unable to attend on the new show date can receive a full refund from the Student Activity Association up to October 30, 2012 at the Student Activities Complex, University Center, second floor, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Thank you for understanding, and we hope everyone enjoys the show!

Halloween Haunt at Dorney Park: Tickets are available in the Student Activities Complex, University Center, second floor. Ticket prices are $15 for students, $25 for guests. Student may purchase one ticket at student price and one ticket at guest price. Non-students may purchase two tickets at the guest price. Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board.

Art, Music & Theatre

Open until November 20
The Madelon Powers Art Gallery
CHANG: A Family of Artists
Sculptor Yeon Tak Chang, internationally exhibiting sculptor will show recent work in stone and clay along with work created by his extended family, all of whom are artists and designers. Gallery hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. For information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu.

Auditions for the Spring Production of The Goat or Who is Silvia? 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Monday, Oct. 22 and Wednesday, Oct. 24, in the Smith-McFarland Theatre. Auditions are open to all students in all majors. Auditions will consist of readings from the scripts. Scripts are available for a one-day sign out in Room 218 of the Fine Arts Center. Please note: Callbacks are on Friday Oct. 26 from 2-5 p.m. in the Smith-McFarland Theatre. Students who audition must be available for callbacks. Production dates are March 5 – 10, 2013. For more information, please call Prof. O’Hearn at x3885.

Community Dance Program – Fall 2012 Dance Classes Held at Koehler Fieldhouse Dance Studio Times and Days of Classes Subject to Change Missed Classes Will Be Pro-Rated

Adult Yoga/Pilates: $55 for each five-week session Monday 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. October 22 – December 3 (No class November 12 & 19)

Noon Yoga $49 per six-week session Friday 12:10 – 12:50 p.m. Until November 6 Online Registration Not Available

Adult Zumba $55 for each five-week session Tuesday 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. October 26 – December 14

Walk-ins welcome: $15 per class ESU students: $5 per class

Children’s Dance $50 per five-week session Saturday Until November 10 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.

Creative Dance 4-5 year olds (new) 10:15 – 11:00 a.m.

Creative Dance 4-5 year olds (return) 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.

Lyrical Contemporary 6-8 year olds 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Musical Theatre Dance 9-12 year olds 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

*Registration forms and online registration available at www.esu.edu/camps – Under children’s programs

Looking for 1 Credit of Performing Art or Want Help Backstage at The Dance Performance? Enroll in DANC 315: Dance Performance & Production! 5:00 – 10:00 p.m., Monday, Nov. 12; Fri. Nov. 16 and 12:30 – 4:00 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17. Contact Dr. Elizabeth Gibbons, egibbons@esu.edu, for more information.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012