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Announcements<\/h2>\n

Join us for President Welsh\u2019s Inauguration Week!<\/strong> ESU has GREAT EXPECTATIONS for the exciting schedule of activities planned for the week preceding President Welsh\u2019s inauguration as 13th president. The week-long celebration begins on Mon., April 1, with a faculty and staff kick-off breakfast and a wellness walk. A few of the week\u2019s highlights include a fashion show on Tues., April 2, and an exhibit, reception, and award ceremony organized by the ESU Student Art Association on Wed., April 3. These are just a few of the many scholarly, cultural, and athletic activities planned for Inauguration Week. Please show your support of East Stroudsburg University by attending one or more of these events. For a complete schedule of activities or for further details, visit www.esu.edu\/inauguration\/events<\/a>. President\u2019s Inaugural Student Research and Scholarly Activity Symposium \u2013 Application Submissions Deadline, 4:00 PM Wed. March 13. For applications contact: yjin@live.esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Entrepreneurs On Entrepreneurship Seminars \u2013 Seminar 1: Social Media Marketing, 8:00 AM to Noon, Wed., March 13 at the ESU Innovation Center<\/strong>. The Northeast Pennsylvania Chapter of Score in partnership with ESU\u2019s Research and Economic Development division and Constant Contact presents a \u201cdifferent\u201d kind of social media program. This seminar is a beginners level introduction covering the fundamentals of using Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook to enhance online profiles. Participants will learn best practices in email usage and how to increase brand awareness. The public is invited at no cost. Registration is required \u2013 seating is limited. To register call 570-422-7953.<\/p>\n

Being An Active Learner Among New College Experiences (B.A.L.A.N.C.E.) Will Hold a Free Workshop March 28. The Naked Roommate: 108 Issues You Might Run Into in College<\/strong>, 2:00 – 2:50 PM in Beers Lecture Hall with presenter Tyler Dillion, student and orientation leader.<\/p>\n

Be Smart And Save \u2013 Sneakers And More Sale! 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Tues., March 26 in the Keystone Room<\/strong>. Most sneakers half price or less. Sneakers normally retail for $50 – $140. First quality, name brands. Ladies\u2019 (5 – 11) and Men\u2019s (6 1\/2 – 15). Come early for best selection. Payment methods: cash, charge cards and student charges accepted. Sponsored by ESU Women\u2019s Field Hockey Team.<\/p>\n

2013 Student Organization Awards<\/strong> – The Student Senate, in conjunction with the Office of Student Activities, has developed this program to recognize student organizations for the outstanding programs they plan and projects in which they are involved and their leaders. Details on the awards to be presented were sent to student organization leaders and advisers. The awards will be presented on Wed., April 17 at 7:00 PM at a ceremony in the Keystone Room. The submission deadline for 2013 Student Organization Awards is Wed., March 27. Get your organization recognized for its great work. For more information, contact John Robinson at 570-422-3607.<\/p>\n

Students and Professional Colleagues:<\/strong> To help students prepare for the Inaugural Student Research and Scholarly Activity Symposium on April 4, the planning committee has arranged for a session on preparing effective academic posters and PowerPoint presentations. Darlene LaBar, associate professor of art, Luis Vidal, multi-media specialist, and Patricia Kennedy, J.D., Ph.D., associate professor of communication studies, will present the program and offer coaching. For more information, contact Dr. Kennedy, at 570-422-3136, or pkennedy@esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

President Marcia G. Welsh, Ph.D., Cordially Invites You to the Grand Opening of the ESU Student Veterans Center, 2:00 to 4:00 PM Tues., April 9 in Room 118 in Zimbar-Liljenstein Hall<\/strong>. A brief program will be followed by tours of the center and light refreshments. Information for veterans will be available. You can find more info at www.esu.edu\/va<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Dept. of Academic Enrichment and Learning; STAR Program is Accepting Applications for Student Peer Mentors for Summer 2013 and the 2013-2014 Academic Year<\/strong>. Peer mentoring is a service for STAR students at East Stroudsburg University. The program is supported by faculty and staff. Peer mentors provide help with college adjustment and dealing with personal, academic, and career concerns, and decision making. All of this is offered in a confidential, non-judgmental environment. Time Commitment: 10 hours per week for the academic year. Academic Requirements: Minimum GPA of 2.8 and up. Minimum 30 earned credit hours. Application deadline: April 12. All application materials can be picked up and returned to The Learning Center, Rosenkrans East, Room 21.<\/p>\n

A Great Opportunity To Study And Travel In Turkey This Summer And Earn ESU Credits!<\/strong> ESU will offer a summer study abroad program in Turkey in 2013! The program is based at Anadolu University in the ancient city of Eskisehir and is open to all ESU students in good standing. The program
\nwill run from July 16 until August 13. Cem Zeytinoglu, Ph.D., and Rob McKenzie, Ph.D., both of the communication studies department, will lead the group to Turkey. Dr. Zeytinoglu will teach advertising and propaganda (CMST 367) and Dr. McKenzie will teach comparative media (CMST 410). In addition, the program includes three days of touring Istanbul, one the largest cities in Europe and the capital of the old Ottoman Empire. If you are interested, please contact Zeytinoglu at czeytinoglu@esu.edu<\/a> or 570-422-3911. There will be two information sessions for this program. The first meeting is Thurs., March 14 at 2:00 PM and the second will be held on Tues., March 26 at 2:00 PM Both sessions will be in Monroe Hall, Room 116.<\/p>\n

Requesting Donations:<\/strong> The sociology, social work, and criminal justice departments are seeking donations\/assistance for Kevin Donahue, a Milford police officer and firefighter who has been diagnosed with stage 3 testicular cancer. Donahue has no medical insurance as he is a part-time officer. Donahue, 27, who was recently engaged, will receive intensive chemotherapy treatments in a four-week program and is unable to work during the treatments. Proceeds from the fundraiser will help offset medical and living expenses. T-shirts and wristbands are being sold to assist Officer Donahue at the criminal justice office – Stroud 419B. Shirts are $15 and wristbands are $2. We are seeking to sell all of the shirts\/wristbands by March 30 so a monetary gift can be presented to Officer Donahue at an event for him in Milford that day. Contact Professor Richard A. Ruck at 570-422-3453, or rruck@esu.edu for details, or if you wish to help in any way. Direct donations are being accepted as well. Mail to: Benefit for Donahue\/Milford Fire Department, P.O. Box 1369, Milford, PA 18337.<\/p>\n

The ESU Speech-Language Pathology Department Will Hold a Public Meeting During the Reaccreditation Site Visit by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology<\/strong>. All members of the community are welcome to attend. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with members of the accreditation site visit team to provide personal observations and experiences related to the graduate program\u2019s compliance with CAA\u2019s accreditation standards. Interested parties may either attend this meeting to provide oral or written testimony to the site
\nvisit team, or provide comments to the CAA prior to the site visit. Written comments provided prior to the site visit must be submitted no later than Saturday, March 23. All written testimony must include the commentor\u2019s name, address, telephone number, and relationship to ESU\u2019s Department
\nof Speech-Language Pathology. All written comments must be signed and submitted to:Accreditation Public Comment, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech- Language Pathology, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Blvd., #310 Rockville, MD 20850. A copy of the Standards for Accreditation and\/or the CAA\u2019s Policy on Public Comment may be obtained by contacting the Accreditation Office, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, MD 20850, calling ASHA\u2019s Action Center at 800-498-2071 or accessing the documents on ASHA\u2019s website at: www.asha.org\/academic\/accreditation\/accredmanual\/section3\/<\/a><\/p>\n

ESU Freshmen and Seniors \u2013 Watch Your ESU Email for an Invitation to Take The National Survey of Student Engagement<\/strong>. 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 weekly drawing to win $50. One freshman and one senior winner will be chosen each week. For more information, call 570-422-3574.<\/p>\n

Student Activities<\/h2>\n

Tues., March 26, 9:00 PM<\/strong>: Musician Regina Sayles, Dansbury Commons<\/p>\n

Fri., March 29, 9:00 PM<\/strong>: Musician Justin Rosario, Dansbury Commons<\/p>\n

Faculty & Staff<\/h2>\n

A 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 and times:<\/p>\n