Applications Are Now Available For The PASSHE Women\u2019s Leadership Institute<\/strong> \u2013 The institute provides a forum to nurture the leadership of female students by creating an experience that empower them as leaders, challenges them to realize their full potential as leaders and connect them with other women who are committed to social change. Applications are available in the Women\u2019s Center (411 Normal St.), Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (121 Reibman) and the SAA Office (Room 223 of the University Center). Applications should be returned to the SAA by Friday, April 11.<\/p>\n Student Activities<\/strong> ESU will Present Man Up! a Drama Production from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, Monday, April 7, in Stroud Hall 117<\/strong>. The production and discussion will be about the importance of men\u2019s involvement in the prevention of sexual assault and violence against women. The public is invited at no cost.<\/p>\n ESU will Participate at The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce Employment Expo 2014 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday, April 8, in the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes Barre, Pa<\/strong>. This event is for job seekers. The public is invited at no cost.<\/p>\n The College of Business and Management Executive Leadership Speakers Series at ESU will Present a Group Panel on Synergies and Entrepreneurship Featuring ESU Alumni, Faculty and Members of the Business Community who will share their success stories and explore opportunities for creating partnerships, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 10, at the ESU Innovation Center<\/strong>. The public is invited at no cost.<\/p>\n ESU will Present a CETL Mini-Conference for Faculty Research and Scholarly Activity from 12:30 to 4:00 PM, Thursday, April 10, in Monroe Hall<\/strong>. This event will be a new version and format of the faculty colloquia of the past years. The public is invited at no cost.<\/p>\n Take Back the Night, a March Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence hosted by Women\u2019s Resources of Monroe County and ESU\u2019s Feminist Alliance, is from ESU will Present an International Night to Celebrate Regional American Cuisine, from 4:30 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, April 10, in Dansbury Commons<\/strong>. The public is invited at a cost of $8.60 for the meal.<\/p>\n ESU Alumnus Gabe Hooghuis will be Speaking about his Experience as a Transgender Individual from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, Thursday, April 10, in Beers Lecture Hall<\/strong>. The public is invited at no cost.<\/p>\n ESU\u2019s Chapter of Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity will host its Second Annual Stroudsburg Strut 5K walk\/run Saturday morning, April 12, on the Quad<\/strong>. Attendees may pre-register from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM the following specified days: Tuesday, April 1, Thursday, April 3, and Monday, April 7, through Friday, April 11, in the courtyard outside the University Center windowed area. The cost for those who pre-register is $15. Registration the day of the race, which is open to the public, will begin promptly at 9:00 AM Those registering on race-day will pay $20. Children ages 10 and younger can take part for free. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation which provides financial and emotional support for the families of children battling cancer. The B+ Foundation also provides research grants in an effort to help fight childhood cancer research. For more information, contact Billy Lacroix, fraternity president, at 267-235-0717, or Jazmyn Pulley, assistant director of student activities, at jpulley@esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n The ESU Office of the Provost and the ESU Faculty Development and Research (FDR) Committee will host a Symposium to Showcase the work of two Recent Major Grant Recipients from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, Thursday, April 10, in Lower Dansbury<\/strong>. The scholarship highlights will be Li-Ming Chiang, Ed.D., an assistant professor in the ESU department of movement activities and lifetime fitness, and Yi-hui Huang, Ph.D., an associate professor in the ESU department of digital media technologies. Chiang will present, \u201cThe Acute Response of High Intensity Interval Training,\u201d and Huang will present her production of photographic project, \u201cSpace Between.\u201d For more information about the symposium please contact Assistant Professor of Psychology Irina Khusid, Ph.D., at 570-422-3092, or Manager of Sponsored Projects and Research Christina McDonald, at 570-422-7954.<\/p>\n ESU\u2019s Dance Team will host its Second Annual Showcase on Saturday, April 12, and Sunday, April 13<\/strong>. The event is at 7:00 PM on Saturday and at 1:00 PM on Sunday in the Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts on campus. The showcase will include entertainment as well as prizes for all ages. This event is open The Lehigh Valley Public Health Alliance, a student group from East Stroudsburg University\u2019s Bethlehem-based campus, will Conduct its Inaugural Healthy You Day from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Saturday, April 12<\/strong>. The event, which will be at ESU\u2019s Lehigh Valley Center at 60 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, Pa., invites the public to participate in this fun, enriching and educational experience. Held during National Public Health Week, which runs from April 7-13, Healthy You Day will focus on increasing awareness and knowledge of preventive health behaviors which will lead to healthier lifestyles and choices. For more information about ESU\u2019s Lehigh Valley Center, contact site coordinator Tom O\u2019Connor at 610-419-0412 or toconnor4@esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Art Department at ESU will host the Grand Opening of G3Design Lab, a 3D Printing, Design and Fabrication Facility, on Wednesday, April 16, beginning at 4:00 PM in the Fine and Performing Arts Center<\/strong>. Refreshments will be available in the lobby of the Fine Arts Center from 4:00 to 4:30 PM The program will commence in the Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall at 4:30 PM and conclude with a ribbon cutting ceremony in front of classroom G3 at 5:40 PM Tours of the facility will follow the ribbon cutting with students available to answer questions and demonstrate the lab equipment. The Madelon Powers Gallery will be open where the Student Art Association Art Exhibit will be on view. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Joni Oye-Benintende at jbenintende@esu.edu<\/a> or 570-422-3216.<\/p>\n March 26 \u2013 April 18 Earth Day! Come Celebrate the Environment with your Fellow Classmates, Staff, and ESU Community, from noon to 4:00 PM, Tuesday, April 22, on the Quad<\/strong>. There will be an ecofriendly fashion show featuring styles that have been repurposed. Swag and prizes will be given away throughout the day for our Earth Day trivia. Games, tye-dye, and live music will also be featured at this event. If you are interested in volunteering or having your club present a booth at this event, please contact Kate at kgn8547@live.esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n April 24 – 25, 7:30 PM; April 26, 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM; April 27, 2:00 PM Student Senate Invites Local Businesses, Clubs and Organizations to 14th Annual Community on the Quad Event, on Saturday, April 26, from noon to 4:00 PM<\/strong>. This year\u2019s theme of \u201cIn the Jungle,\u201d is meant to bring the campus and local communities together for a fun, yet productive gathering for students, faculty and staff members and area residents. In order to participate, Student Senate asks that you provide a nominal donation of $20 which will be used for scholarship funding through ESU\u2019s Foundation. With that donation, vendors are welcome to sell merchandise at a private space which will include two chairs and one, 6-foot table, which may be decorated to go along with this year\u2019s theme. Those wishing to reserve a space or looking for more information about the event should contact Student Senate member and special events coordinator Melissa Ciment at mciment@live.esu.edu<\/a> by April 4.<\/p>\n
\nFriday, April 4, 7:00 PM<\/strong> \u2013 Relay for Life in Koehler Fieldhouse.
\nSaturday, April 5, 10:00 PM<\/strong> \u2013 Warrior Knights event: Wacky Olympics in Linden Lounge.
\nSunday, April 6<\/strong> \u2013 Diamond in the Dirt Mud Run at Stony Acres. All proceeds will be donated to breast cancer research. Students
\n– $15; Faculty, staff and alumni – $20.
\nNow Playing at the Cinemark:<\/strong> Divergent, Muppets Most Wanted, 300: Ride of an Empire, Mr. Peabody & Sherman, Need for Speed, Tyler Perry\u2019s The Single Moms Club, Non- Stop, Son of God, The LEGO Movie. Playing at the Pocono Community Theater:<\/strong> 12 Years a Slave, Gloria and The Dallas Buyers Club.
\nDiscount Movie Tickets<\/strong> \u2013 Pocono Community Theater and Cinemark Stroud Mall. Students – $5.50, Non-students $8. All tickets can be purchased in Room 211 of the University Center.
\nAll tickets can be purchased in Room 211 of the University Center<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\n4:00 to 7:00 PM, Thursday, April 10<\/strong>. The march begins at the courthouse behind Main Street and ends in front of Stroud Hall where there are speakers and entertainment. The public is invited at no cost.<\/p>\n
\nto the public for a cost of $6. It is $3 for ESU students with an eCard. T-shirts and other prizes will be distributed. For more information please contact Danielle France at dgf1504@live.esu<\/a>. edu or Suzanne Prestoy, Ph.D., associate professor of nursing, at 570-422-3563 or sprestoy@esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\nCultural Events<\/h2>\n
\nMadelon Powers Gallery, ESU Fine & Performing Arts Center
\nArt Association All-University Student Juried Art Exhibit<\/strong> Gallery hours: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Open to the public at no cost.
\nFor information, 570-422-3483 or email esuarts@esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nSmith-McFarland Theatre
\nThe Wizard of Oz
\nDirected by Margaret Joyce Ball, D.M.A.,
\nScenic and costume design by Professor Yoshinori Tanokura Dorothy once again finds herself \u201cover the rainbow\u201d in this musical adaptation of the classic L. Frank Baum novel first produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company. This version includes the memorable songs from the beloved MGM film which is marking its 75th anniversary.
\nGeneral admission, $12;
\nFaculty\/staff and senior citizens (with ID), $10; Students (with ID), $7; Youth, $5.
\nTickets available in advance online at www.esu.edu\/theatretickets<\/a> (credit cards only online).
\nRemaining tickets available at the box office 7:00 to 8:00 PM on performance dates (cash only at box office). Please arrive early. Latecomers cannot be seated.
\nFor other information, please call 570-422-3483, ext. 4.<\/p>\n