ESU to Honor Seven University Faculty Authors at Eighth Annual Reception, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 in the Lobby of Stroud Hall<\/strong>. Seven ESU faculty members and authors will be recognized at the institution\u2019s eighth annual University Authors\u2019 Reception. The yearly event is designed to honor university authors whose books were published during the preceding year. This year\u2019s honorees published books in 2011. The event is open to the public at no cost. For more information about ESU\u2019s University Author Book Reception, contact Leslie Berger at 570-422-3597 or lberger@esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n Jane Goldblum and Maria P. Fritzinger, Immigration Attorneys From Goldblum & Hess, Will Give a Presentation to ESU Students About Important Immigration and Visa-Related Matters, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 in Stroud 113<\/strong>. The presentation is geared toward our international student community, but all ESU students are welcomed and encouraged to attend! There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. For more information, call Michael Laffey, coordinator at the office of international programs, at 570-422-3527.<\/p>\n ESU\u2019s Research and Economic Development Division Will Host Seminar 3: Business Accounting, Learn the fundamentals of business accounting and tax implications based on your business structure by Brian Stone, C.P.A., Stone Trembly & Associates, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the ESU Innovation Center<\/strong>. Seminars are open to the public at no cost. Seating is limited. To register contact: Carter McClure, business accelerator manager, at cmcclure2@esu.edu<\/a> or 570-422-7953.<\/p>\n Honor Our Veterans at The Veterans Day Program at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 in the Keystone Room<\/strong>. A wreath – laying ceremony at the Julia statue in the College Circle is planned at 2:30 p.m. followed by a reception and information fair in the Keystone Room at 3:00 p.m. The public is invited at no cost. Visitors to ESU\u2019s campus may find parking at the university\u2019s Center for Innovation, located at the intersection of Brown Street and Route 447 in East Stroudsburg. Shuttle buses will pick up visitors at the center, take them to the Keystone Room for the celebration, and return them to the center at the event\u2019s conclusion. The Scranton Vet Center will have a mobile unit on campus from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to answer questions regarding veteran benefits. The mobile unit will be next to the Mattioli Recreation Center. Nearby parking will be provided to the community throughout the day for those wishing to utilize the Scranton Vet Center\u2019s services. For more information, contact June Pepe in the Office of Enrollment Services at 570-422-2830 or at jpepe@esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n Free Hearing Screenings from Noon – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 at Rec A<\/strong>. Screenings will also take place from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 at Kemp Library.<\/p>\n Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day Will Be Celebrated, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 14 in Lower Dansbury<\/strong>. IT Project Manager, City of Allentown, Pa., Bill Chappell, will make a presentation titled \u201cWeb Mapping Made Simple.\u201d Light refreshments will be provided. Anyone with questions can contact Dr. Shixiong Hu at 570-422-3733 or by email at shu@esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Political Science Department and the American Democracy Project Will Have a Panel Discussion Titled \u201cThe 2012 Elections: What Happened and What it Means\u201d at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 14 in Stroud Hall, Room 117<\/strong>. Political science professors Dr. Kimberly S. Adams, Dr. Johan Eliasson, Dr. Jeffrey Weber and Dr. Adam McGlynn discuss the outcome of the election and how it will impact policy making going forward. The event is free and the public is invited.<\/p>\n 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<\/strong>. For more information and to register your child for a hearing screening, contact the Speech and Hearing Clinic at 570-422-3247.<\/p>\n ChiliFest 2012, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Thurs. Nov. 15 in Science and Tech Center, 2nd Floor<\/strong>. Enjoy homemade chili, fixings and desserts cooked by professors, staff and students. Vote for your favorite recipes. A trophy will be awarded for the most popular entry. Don\u2019t forget to wear your official ChiliFest T-shirt. Contact Prof. John Smith with any questions at ext. 3717.<\/p>\n ESU Will Celebrate Its First Annual 2012 Holiday on the Circle, at 6:00 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26<\/strong>. ESU students and community members are invited to join university President Marcia G. Welsh, Ph.D., as she offers holiday greetings. The event will conclude with a traditional carol-sing led by the ESU Concert Choir and the lighting of the Christmas tree and Menorah. Immediately following the event will be an open house at the president\u2019s residence on the circle. Cookies and hot cider will be served. For more information call Warren Anderson, assistant vice president for student affairs, at 570-422-3463. The event is open to the public at no cost.<\/p>\n Career Development & Student Success November Events Kemp Library Needs Your Help<\/strong>! The LibQUAL+\u00ae Library Survey is here! The survey runs from Nov. 5 through Nov. 21 This year\u2019s shorter version takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Just follow the link in your email. The survey is totally confidential. Email addresses entered for the drawing are used for incentive prizes only and are not saved with your LibQUAL+\u00ae responses. Make your voice heard and enter the drawing for a chance to win cash prizes! All prizes will be added to your eCard. There is one grand prize of $100, three prizes of $50 and ten prizes of $25.<\/p>\n Document Your Involvement at ESU with a Co- Curricular Transcript:<\/strong> The Co-Curricular Transcript will allow students to develop official documentation of their involvement while at ESU and is being developed by the Office of Student Activities. This complement to your academic transcript can give you an extra boost when applying for jobs and graduate school. WarriorLink \u2013 the one-stop location for involvement, leadership and networking \u2013 will power the program. WarriorLink can be accessed at esu.collegiatelink.net<\/a> (please note there is no \u201cwww\u201d). This powerful new tool will allow student organizations to better connect with new and existing members and be the basis for the Co-Curricular Transcript program. Those who are involved with student organizations should work with their organization\u2019s leader to get their page set up and to add all of their current members. This will begin the process for a student to develop his\/her Co-Curricular Transcript. If you have any questions, contact the Director of the University Center and Student Activities, John Robinson, Ed. D., at jrobinson@esu.edu<\/a> or 570-422-3607.<\/p>\n Musician Caleb Hawley Will Perform at 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 in Dansbury Commons<\/strong>. An award-winning songwriter, Hawley has shared the stage with such artists as Dave Matthews, Marc Cohn, Shawn Mullins, and Rusted Root. The public is invited at no cost.<\/p>\n A Bus Trip to the Christmas Spectacular Show, Saturday, Nov. 17, in NYC<\/strong>. Ticket prices are $40 for ESU students and $70 for guests. The bus will depart from the Science & Technology Center at noon. Spend several hours of free time in NYC for sightseeing and shopping. Show time is 7 p.m. The bus will return to ESU campus following the show. The Campus Activities Board sponsors the event. For more information, please contact CAB at 570-422-3396 or the Office of Student Activities at 570-422-3055.<\/p>\n Winds and Friends Recitals University Dance Company Fall Performance Open Dress Rehearsal, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 14, Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts<\/strong>. Rehearsal is this night only and all seats $1. Featuring original choreography by students, faculty and guest artists. Tickets may be purchased at the door. For more information contact Dr. Elizabeth Gibbons at egibbons@esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n University Dance Company Fall Performance, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 and Friday, Nov. 16, Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts<\/strong>. Featuring original choreography by students, faculty, and guest artists. General public $8; ESU faculty\/staff $6; students, children, and senior citizens $4. Tickets may be purchased at the door. For more information contact Dr. Elizabeth Gibbons at egibbons@esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n University Dance Company Fall Performance, 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts<\/strong>. Featuring original choreography by students, faculty, guest artists. General public $8; ESU faculty\/staff $6; students, children, senior citizens $4. Tickets may be purchased at the door. For more information contact Dr. Elizabeth Gibbons at egibbons@esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n Spring 2013 Auditions for the University Dance Company (UDC) will be Monday and Wednesday, Feb. 4 and 6, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m<\/strong>. Students accepted to be in UDC must be able to enroll in and attend DANC\/FIT 315: Dance Performance & Production MW 2 – 3:30 p.m. (1 credit). Prior dance experience of 3 – 4 years in a variety of dance forms suggested. For more information, please email Dr. Elizabeth Gibbons, egibbons@esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n Courses Pending Approval<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n Changes:<\/strong> Change in Program:<\/strong> Community Dance Program – Fall 2012 Dance Classes Held at Koehler Fieldhouse Dance Studio 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<\/a>, for more information.<\/p>\n
\nNov. 13 Veterans Day Exhibit<\/strong>
\nTips for Converting Military Resumes for Civilian Positions Keystone Room, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
\nNov. 14 National Career Development Day<\/strong>
\nMeet the Staff. Bring a Resume and have a Cupcake. University Center, 2nd floor, noon – 3:00 p.m.
\nCamelback Snow Sports School Student Recruitment Seasonal Jobs University Center, 1st floor, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
\nGradfest<\/strong>
\nKeystone Room, noon – 6:00 p.m.
\nNov. 15 Nursing Career Fair<\/strong>
\nKeystone Room, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
\nNov. 19 Join the Marines<\/strong>
\nUniversity Center, 1st floor, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\nStudent Activities<\/h2>\n
Music<\/h2>\n
\nSunday, November 18; one at 3:00 p.m. and one at 7:00 p.m.
\nCecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall<\/strong>
\nFor more information, contact the Fine and Performing Arts Events Line at 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu<\/a>. Open to the public at no cost.<\/p>\nUniversity Dance Company<\/h2>\n
\nDANC 216 Creative Dance for Children (change in pre-reqs.)
\nDANC 316 Dance Teaching Practicum (change in desc., pre-reqs.)
\nMLAR 116 GE: Arabic I (addition of DE)
\nMLAR 117 GE: Arabic II (addition of DE)
\nMLCH 214 GE: Chinese III (addition of DE)
\nMLCH 215 GE: Chinese IV (addition of DE)
\nMLFR 116 GE: French I (addition of DE)
\nMLFR 117 GE: French II (addition of DE)
\nMLFR 214 GE: French III (addition of DE)
\nMLFR 215 GE: French IV (addition of DE)
\nMLGK 116 GE: Ancient Greek I (addition of DE)
\nMLGK 117 GE: Ancient Greek II (addition of DE)
\nMLGR 116 GE: German I (addition of DE)
\nMLGR 117 GE: German II (addition of DE)
\nMLGR 214 GE: German III (addition of DE)
\nMLGR GE: German IV (addition of DE)
\nMLIT 214 GE: Italian III (addition of DE)
\nMLIT 215 GE: Italian IV (addition of DE)
\nMLJA 116 GE: Japanese I (addition of DE)
\nMLJA 117 GE: Japanese II (addition of DE)
\nMLLN 116 GE: Latin I (addition of DE)
\nMLLN 117 GE: Latin II (addition of DE)
\nMLPG 116 GE Portuguese I (addition of DE)
\nMLPG 117 GE: Portuguese II (addition of DE)
\nMLRU 116 GE: Russian I (addition of DE)
\nMLRU 117 GE: Russian II (addition of DE)
\nMLSP 116 GE: Spanish I (addition of DE)
\nMLSP 117 GE: Spanish II (addition of DE)
\nMLSP 214 GE: Spanish III (addition of DE)
\nMLSP 215 GE: Spanish IV (addition of DE)
\nPSY 341\tMeasurement and Evaluation (change in #)<\/p>\n
\nB.S. Computer Science (change in add. reqs.)
\nB.S. Computer Security (change in add. reqs.)<\/p>\n
\nTimes and Days of Classes Subject to Change Missed Classes Will Be Pro-Rated
\nAdult Yoga\/Pilates:<\/strong> $55 for each five-week session Monday 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Until December 3 (No class November 12 & 19)
\nAdult Zumba<\/strong> $55 for each five-week session Tuesday 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Until December 14<\/strong>
\nWalk-ins welcome: $15 per class
\nESU students: $5 per class<\/p>\n