Change the Lives of Women and Girls Worldwide. See a Free Screening\u00a0of \u201cHalf the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Girls Worldwide,\u201d at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 2 in Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts<\/strong>. Sponsored by Women for Awareness and the Muslim Student Association at ESU, the documentary focuses on the issues of economic empowerment, education, forced prostitution, gender-based violence, maternal mortality and sex trafficking. Donations are being accepted and will go to the Half the Sky Movement. For more information, e-mail feliciarevero@gmail.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Special Presentation: Suicide, Healing & A Journey Of Self Reflection, 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 2, in the Keystone Room<\/strong>. Thomas Brown and Zachary Chipps decided to bike ride across America in honor of their brothers, whom they lost to suicide. In their first ever college campus appearance after ending their tour on September 30, they will share their experience as social activists. It\u2019s about more than two men on a cross-country bicycle tour and a pilgrimage to raise awareness about suicide. A journey of healing from emotional trauma, and how self-reflection can initiate change in one\u2019s life is revealed in this presentation. Parental discretion advised for under age 14. For further information, contact: Counseling & Psychological Services, 570-422-3277. Open to the public at no cost.<\/p>\n Free Workshops Fall 2012: Being An Active Learner Among New College Experiences (B.A.L.A.N.C.E.) October 11, 2012<\/strong> Pink Light Walk, at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 4 in the Keystone Room<\/strong>. The twelfth annual \u201cPink Light Walk\u201d will begin in the Keystone Room and conclude at the Pocono Medical Center Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center at 206 East Brown Street in East Stroudsburg. The event will begin with registration at 5:00 p.m. and information booths followed by a brief program at 6:00 p.m. The walk will start at 6:15 p.m. The first 500 people to register for the walk will receive a T-shirt and pink glow light candle to carry during the walk. At the conclusion of the walk, participants may enjoy refreshments and participate in a raffle drawing. For more information about the Pink Light Walk, call the PMC Hughes Cancer Center at 570-476-3488.<\/p>\n Play BINGO and Help Raise Money for Cancer Research, at 9:00 p.m., Oct. 9 at the University Ridge (Ridge Community Center)<\/strong>. All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Play 10 games for $3. All games have a prize. The top prize is a $25 dollar gift card! Come have a fun-filled night for a great cause!<\/p>\n \u201cKeys to Success in College and Life\u201d 7:00 p.m., Oct. 11, in the Keystone Room<\/strong>. Dr. Will Keim is known for empowering and motivating individuals and organizations to be more productive, encouraging them to operate with personal and organizational beliefs, and to make character-driven decisions in their daily life. Dr. Keim is coming to ESU to inspire students to become more responsible and make life-giving and empowering choices within the areas of scholarship, community service, peacemaking, character-driven decision making, substance abuse resistance and education, parental relations, and other important areas. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to make a master calendar of their academic responsibilities, make an ethical decision, time management, and improve to live a healthy and wellness centered life. For further information contact ATOD Prevention Services at apatascher@esu.edu<\/a>. Open to the public at no cost.<\/p>\n Secondary Education Majors<\/strong> – Screening dates for the 2012 fall semester have been set and are Tuesday, Oct. 23 and Wednesday, Oct. 24. Sign up by appointment only \u2013 in Stroud Hall 209 PSED office. You must in appear in person to make an appointment in order to confirm that you have met the proper graduate and undergraduate requirements.<\/p>\n Bring Your Worries to the Writing Studio Before the Madness of Midterms:<\/strong> Stop by the Writing Studio to work on pending papers. Get one-on-one tutoring assistance in every step of the writing process. Hours are Monday \u2013 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, visit our website www.esu.edu\/writingstudio<\/a> or call 570-422-3593.<\/p>\n The Office of Career Development & Student Success Announces Evening Hours Beginning Monday Oct. 1. <\/strong>The office will be open every Monday from 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. The office will see students on a first come, first served, basis after 4:30 p.m.; no appointment is necessary.<\/p>\n Office Hours:<\/strong> Monday 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday \u2013 Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Pocono Dome Internship Interviews On Campus Oct. 5, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ The Career Development Office<\/strong><\/p>\n Company:<\/strong> The Pocono Dome is a state-of-the-art indoor field sport and wellness facility, managed by the Neiman Sports Group. The Neiman Sports Group is in search of motivated and qualified interns to work with their premier sports management and marketing company based in the Lehigh Valley, Pa. Their services range from development and implementation of sports camps and clinics, sports event management and facility management. The group has over 75 years of combined sports management experience and expertise in high school and college coaching, developing and directing camps and clinics, minor league sports\/team ownership and student-athlete consulting, as well as sports marketing.<\/p>\n Complete job descriptions are posted at College Central Network www.collegecentralnetwork.com\/eaststroudsburg<\/a>. To schedule an interview, please call Joan Rue at 570-422-3219. Please schedule your interview and forward Joan your resume.<\/p>\n ESU Invites Faculty, Staff and Students <\/strong>to learn more about the Higher Education Modernization Act (HEMA) and how it will help us manage our operations as we strive to offer programs and courses that will give our students the greatest opportunities to succeed during a live telecast of the PASSHE Entrepreneurial Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 16. The event will be held from 11:00 a.m. to noon in the ESU Innovation Center, 562 Independence Rd., East Stroudsburg. Learn more about this important legislation and how it will help all of us \u2013 and the communities where we live and work. RSVP by October 9 to beth.banks@esu.edu<\/a> or 570-422-7920. Reception will follow the telecast.<\/p>\n Welcoming Reception for Two Cross Country Cyclists, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., in Lower Dansbury<\/strong>. Meet Thomas Brown and Zachary Chipps before their debut presentation at 7 p.m. in the Keystone Room.Thomas and Zachary just completed a 7,000+ mile journey, meeting with Survivors of Suicide (S.O.S.) and other support groups, and family members left behind after the suicide of a loved one. Hosted by Division of Student Affairs and Counseling & Psychological Services. For more information, call CAPS at 570-422-3277.<\/p>\n For Faculty & Staff Only<\/strong> Employees interested in scheduling a meeting should call Diana Morse at 484-294-5988.<\/p>\n A representative from TIAA-CREF will be on campus in the Science and Technology Building, Conference Room 338 on the following dates:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Employees interested in scheduling a meeting should call the TIAA-CREF Philadelphia Office at 800-842-2010. 2012 PEBTF Open Enrollment \/ October 1 \u2013 October 19<\/strong><\/p>\n Each fall, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education employees (PASSHE) who are covered by Pennsylvania Employees Benefit Trust Fund (PEBTF) health benefits have an opportunity to review their coverage and make changes for the coming year. This year\u2019s open enrollment period is October 1 \u2013 October 19. All changes must be completed in Employee Self Service (ESS) or returned to the university human resources office no later than October 19. All changes made will become effective January 1, 2013.<\/p>\n See following at www.pebtf.org\/OpenEnrollment\/<\/a> or 1-866-377-2672<\/p>\n The PASSHE Employee Self Service (ESS) portal can be accessed through https:\/\/portal.passhe.edu\/irj\/portal.<\/p>\n Comedian, Evan Wecksell will Perform at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2 at the University Center in Common Grounds<\/strong>. Free ice cream sundaes for ESU students. For more info regarding Wecksell, please go to www.evanwecksell.com<\/a>. Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board. For more information, please contact CAB at 570-422-3396.<\/p>\n The Homecoming Pageant Begins at 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 3 in the Keystone Room<\/strong>. Candidates for Homecoming are judged in four categories: 1) fundraising for their selected charity; 2) campus and community involvement; 3) an essay regarding why they selected their respective charity; and 4) poise and presentation at the pageant ceremony. The Homecoming king and queen will be announced at the Warrior Spirit Night on Friday, Oct. 5 and also at the Homecoming football game on Oct. 6 during halftime ceremonies.<\/p>\n Warrior Spirit Night, 8:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 5<\/strong>. The University Marching Band and the ESU cheerleaders will perform and athletic teams will be introduced. There will be free T-shirts, a wing eating contest and other fun games.<\/p>\n Homecoming Parade, at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 6<\/strong>. The parade begins behind the Kemp Library, proceeds through the surrounding neighborhood of the university, and concludes back on campus. For more details and exact parade route, please contact the Office of Student Activities at 570-422-3055.<\/p>\n A Fall Concert The Band \u201cFun\u201d on Thursday, Nov. 1, in the Mattioli Recreation Center<\/strong>. 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 p.m., Monday through Friday and in the ESU Convenience Store from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Monday \u2013 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.<\/a><\/p>\n Halloween Haunt at Dorney Park: <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n Sunday, October 14, 3:00 p.m. Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall Faculty Voice Recital<\/strong><\/p>\n James Maroney, tenor assisted by: Monday, October 15 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. A reception for the artists will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 14. The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public. 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.<\/p>\n FALL 2012<\/strong> Business & Economics:<\/strong> Monday & Wednesday and Noon \u2013 2:00 p.m. Courses Pending Approval<\/strong> by the University-Wide Curriculum Committee. Descriptions are available upon request in Kemp Library and in the office of the committee chair in the English department (Stroud 309). Address questions within 10 university calendar days after first appearance.<\/p>\n Additions:<\/strong> Changes:<\/strong>
\nTime:<\/strong> 2:00 – 2:50 p.m.
\nTitle:<\/strong> Don\u2019t Be A Goof…Be Sure To Proof! Easy Tips To Improve Your Papers (Held at Kemp Library Writing Studio)<\/strong>
\nPresenter:<\/strong> Sandra Eckard, Ph.D.
\nTime:<\/strong> 3: – 3:50 p.m. (Held in Beers Lecture Hall)<\/strong>
\nTitle:<\/strong> Get Organized: Tips For Getting Uncluttered & Succeeding At The University
\nPresenter:<\/strong> Gina Scala, Ed.D.<\/p>\n
\nExpress Hours:<\/strong> Wednesday & Thursday 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. \/ Drop-In\u2019s<\/p>\n\n
Faculty, Staff & Students<\/h2>\n
\nThe 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:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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Student Activities<\/h2>\n
Art & Music<\/h2>\n
\nRuth Kochera, piano
\nCharles Unice, bass-baritone
\nPatrick Fennig, countertenor
\nThe Penn Strings Quartet
\nProgram includes: Mendelssohn – Three Duets
\nBritten – Canticle II (\u201cAbraham and Isaac\u201d)
\nVaughan Williams – On Wenlock Edge
\nPuccini – Duet from Act IV of La Boh\u00e8me
\nSongs by Ives, Copland, Diemente, Bock<\/p>\n
\nThe Madelon Powers Art Gallery
\nCHANG: A Family of Artists<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nDrop – In Tutoring Labs No Appointment Necessary<\/p>\n
\nMath:<\/strong> Tuesday & Thursday Noon \u2013 4:00 p.m.
\nMath 105 & 205:<\/strong> Tuesday & Thursday 2:00 \u2013 4:00 p.m.
\nMath 110 General Statistics:<\/strong> Monday & Wednesday 2:00 \u2013 4:00 p.m.
\nPhysics & Math:<\/strong> Monday & Thursday Noon \u2013 4:00 p.m.
\nPhysics 110:<\/strong> Wednesday 11:00 a.m. \u2013 Noon
\nPraxis Exams:<\/strong> Monday & Thursday Writing: 11:00 a.m. \u2013 Noon Reading: Noon \u2013 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
\nFLCH 120 Chinese Masterpieces in Translation (3:3:0)
\nFLIT 120\u00a0Italian Masterpieces in Translation (3:3:0)
\nFLGR 220 Modern German Culture (3:3:0)<\/p>\n
\nCMST 310\u00a0 Intercultural Communication (addition of DE2)
\nHRTM 101 Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism Management (change in title)
\nHRTM 211 Principles of Food & Beverage Management (change in code, class)
\nHRTM 310 Systems Approach to Food & Beverage Management (change in #, pre-req.)
\nHRTM 311 Haute Cuisine and Oenology (change in #, pre-req.)
\nHRTM 371 Hotel Development and Design (change in pre-req.)
\nHRTM 411 Restaurant Operations Management (change in pre-req., class)
\nHRTM 431\u00a0Hospitality & Tourism Strategic Market Planning (change in title, pre-req.)<\/p>\n