Student Events

Important Alert Submittal Announcement

SPECIAL NOTICE: THE DEADLINE FOR THE MARCH 24 EDITION IS NOON ON THURSDAY, MARCH 21. We cannot guarantee the publication of your announcement if received later.  This is due to the Good Friday holiday.

Please note that if you do not receive a personal confirmation from the Alert staff within 24 hours - then we did not receive your announcement. Please email the announcement to thealert@pointloma.edu if you are experiencing difficulties. Thank you.

Residential Life Announcements

SUMMER RA - Interested in serving as an RA this Summer? Applications are currently available in Residential Life and are due by 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 14th. Summer RAs earn $2000 for the summer and receive free housing. You are required to be available for move in and out (Weeks of May 12 and August 4). You're required to enroll for at least 2 units of summer school per session OR be employed part-time. Questions can be e-mailed to Bill Hunt (summer RD) at bhunt@pointloma.edu or call ext. 2749.

Important Housing Dates to Remember:

MAR 31 - In-Hall Housing Info Meeting
APR 7-11 - Room Selection Sign-ups
APR 28 - 3rd/4th Year Room Selection Night
APR 29 - 2nd Year Room Selection Night

Academic Announcements

ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS! - Juniors are eligible for one preliminary grad check with the Records Office. Spaces are limited, so stop by the Records Office to fill out a Grad Check Request. Appointments are available for the month of March on a first come, first served basis. Come get your grad check before Advising Chapel in April.

Financial and Scholarship Announcements

*COUNCIL OF EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND - Scholarships are available to students attending any of the Nazarene institutions of higher education including Point Loma Nazarene University, but the majority of awards must be made to those attending Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. Persons eligible for scholarships must be born-again Christians who were admitted to the University before being considered for the scholarship. Three recommendation forms must also be completed and submitted. Scholarships may be applied only toward tuition and may be in varying amounts up to full tuition. For application and recommendation forms, go to http://www.pointloma.edu/FinancialAid/Outside.htm. Deadline: Application and all 3 recommendation forms must be returned to the Student Financial Services Financial Aid Office on or before April 15, 2008.

*EDNA McCORMACK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND - Scholarships are available to students attending any of the Nazarene institutions of higher education including Point Loma Nazarene University. Persons eligible for scholarships must be born-again Christians who were admitted to the University before being considered for this scholarship. Three recommendation forms must also be completed and submitted. Scholarships may be applied to tuition, fees, books, board, or room charges. For application and recommendation forms, go to http://www.pointloma.edu/FinancialAid/Outside.htm. Deadline: Application and all 3 recommendation forms must be returned to the Student Financial Services Financial Aid Office on or before April 15, 2008.

*WIDMEYER, YEATTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIP FUND - Scholarships are available to students from World Mission areas attending Point Loma Nazarene University. Persons eligible for scholarships must be born-again Christians and submit one recommendation from their Regional Director, Field Director, or Mission Council (recommendations must be submitted from 2 persons who officially represent the institution where the student is enrolled as well). Scholarships are applied to tuition only and may be in varying amounts up to full tuition. The recipient will be responsible for all other college expenses. For application and recommendation forms, go to http://www.pointloma.edu/FinancialAid/Outside.htm. Deadline: Application and all 3 recommendation forms must be returned to the Student Financial Services Financial Aid Office on or before April 15, 2008.

*AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN, SAN DIEGO SCHOLARSHIP FUND - AAUW scholarship awards are both merit- and need-based. Candidates must be full-time students working toward a baccalaureate degree or credential who have earned at least 60 semester units with a GPA of 3.4 or higher. Scholarship applications and additional information may be obtained from www.aauwsandiego.org. Extended deadline for applications: April 14, 2008. 

School of Theology and Christian Ministry

*2008 REUBEN WELCH SERMON CONTEST - The Welch Sermon Contest is open to Senior students of Point Loma Nazarene University. The student does not need to be a major in the School of Theology and Christian Ministry to participate in the contest. Its purpose is to encourage the development of a preaching mind that will minister the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the twentieth-first century world. The three sermons judged to be the best examples submitted by the students will be preached in the University chapel April 7, 9, and 11. A monetary gift will be awarded to each of the students finalists. Participants should note the following issues that will provide the criteria for judging the sermons: 1. The sermon is expected to be faithful to the biblical message. 2. The sermon ought to have a basic grounding in the rich theological traditions of the Christian church. 3. The sermon needs to address persons living in the contemporary world. 4. The sermon is not to exceed 2500 words in length. 5. The sermon manuscript will be presented as a typed document with double-spaced lines. 6. The sermon manuscript must be turned into Pat Jafry in the office of the School of Theology and Christian Ministry by March 31, 2008. 7. Recognition of awards will be given during the Senior Banquet of the School of Theology and Christian Ministry, May 5, 2008. If students are concerned about the structure and style of the sermon, they may consult a basic manual (handbook) on preaching (e.g., Thomas Long, The Witness of Preaching). http://www.pointloma.edu/SchoolofTheologyChristianMinistry/ANNOUNCEMENTS.htm

Wellness Center Announcements

*MASSAGE - Massages given at the Wellness Center on Tuesdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Thursdays 1:30-4 p.m. for only $1 per minute. Call 619-849-2574 to schedule an appointment in advance.

Express Store and Bookstore Announcements

*GRADUATION FAIR - Graduating Seniors - do not miss out on the Graduation Fair on March 11 & 12, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the campus mall. Order your graduation announcements, class rings, diploma frames, have a photograph made with cap & gown, speak with reps from the local hotels, Alumni office and Records office. Do not miss this event!

*SUMMER JOB ON CAMPUS - We are taking applications for summer positions in the PLNU Bookstore. Please bring a resume to the Bookstore Manager's office for a personal interview. You will get free housing if you work full time and live on campus in the summer. You must be willing to work summer and fall semester.

*FAMILY WEEKEND - FAMILY WEEKEND is Friday – Saturday, March 15 & 16. Make sure you bring your family into the Common Knowledge Bookstore for their official PLNU apparel and merchandise. We have a great new selection of products just in time for their visit. We’ll see you there! http://www.commonknowledgebookstore.com/parents.html

*ALL BACKPACKS – ON SALE! - All of our backpacks are 20% off until they are gone. OGIO, DAKINE, and others… We are making room for new spring arrivals and it’s time to clean out the last of the inventory. Take advantage of our over buy. Sale ends March 28, 2008.

Spiritual Development Announcements

*FILM FORUM: STRANGER THAN FICTION - The showing will start at 7:30 p.m. in Crill Auditorium. Discussion will be facilitated by Dr.'s Ronda and Carl Winderl. See you Thursday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m.

*WOMEN'S FORUM FOR SOPHOMORES - Discipleship Ministries and the Margaret Stevenson Center for Women's Studies are co-hosting a Women's Forum for Sophomores. If you are a second-year, sophomore woman, then this event is for you! It is will be held Friday, March 28th from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. in Cunningham. The topics for the evening will include Spiritual Formation, Holistic Living, Relationships, and Vocation & Ambition. The event is free of charge and will include a catered dinner, so we need exact numbers of who is going to attend. If interested, please RSVP to Sylvia Cortez at: scortez@pointloma.edu.

*THEOLOGY ON TAP - Is the American Church Broken? Facilitated by Dr. Mary Paul and Dr. Bob Smith, Tuesday, March 18th, 8 - 9 p.m. The Living Room (Corner of Rosecrans and Talbot)

Career Services / Student Employment Announcements

*CIA - CORPORATE INFO SESSION - Tuesday, March 25 at 4 p.m. in Cunningham A and B. This session is open to any student who is interested in working for the CIA now or in the future. DOOR PRIZES and refreshments will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Charlie Howard, Director of Career Services at 619-849-2384 or choward@pointloma.edu. www.cia.gov.

Art, Music, Theater, Literary and Film Announcements

*IAN HOMINICK - PIANIST - MARCH 14 - Ian Hominick is a Nova Scotia native who now teaches at "Ole' Miss.” Perhaps this odd pairing of background culture and present culture is what informs Hominick's performances. One newspaper critic was led to say, "Despite his many successes, Ian Hominick remains a very down-to-earth, approachable individual, an attribute which makes him an excellent teacher and an informative performer." And Hominick has also been praised for his, “… flair and virtuosity.” Ian Hominick visits PLNU on Friday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Crill Performance Hall. Students, faculty and staff may pick up their FREE tickets in the music office. All others pay $12 or $15. This is a part of the PLNU Piano Series. www.ianhominick.com

*INES IRAWATI, PIANIST AND FRIEND - MARCH 25 - Ines Irawati is not just an extraordinary musician, she is the caring and passionate accompanist for the vocal students in the Music Department. Each and every vocal student will tell you that a performance by Ines is well worth attending. We are all fortunate that she will be gracing us with a recital on March 25 and 7:30 p.m. in Crill Performance Hall. This event is FREE. www.inesirawati.com

Other Announcements

*HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING - The first meeting of the PLNU Herpetological Society. For anyone interested in learning more about reptiles and amphibians. We will discuss the field of herpetology as it relates to our lives, as well as how we can help preserve these creatures around the globe. But most of all, we're gonna have fun. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Wednesday (3/12) in Rohr Science Lab 115. For more information, contact Peter Gilson at pgilson4444@pointloma.edu.

Tutorial Center

MONDAY-THURSDAY 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and 6 - 9 p.m., FRIDAY 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Tutorial Center is located in Bond Academic Center next to Career Services
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