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February 11, 2008

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Monday, February 11, 2008	Thursday, February 14, 2008
9:45 a.m. – Chapel – ASB Day 9 p.m. – Worship in the Greek	1:30-5:30 p.m. – Softball vs. Cal State San Marcos – Sunset Cliffs Natural Park (doubleheader) 4:30 p.m. – Pilates – Rec Room 7-9 p.m. - Café D’Amore - Caf
Tuesday, February 12, 2008	Friday, February 15, 2008
7:15-10 a.m. – Commuter Whatever 4:30 p.m. – Pilates – Rec Room	9:45 a.m. – Chapel – Identity in Christ
Wednesday, February 13, 2008	Saturday, February 16, 2008
9:45 a.m. – Chapel – Michael Lodahl 8 p.m. – Surf & Serve – 3rd FL Nicholson Commons 9 p.m. – Time Out – Nancy Pryor - Rec Room	10 a.m. – Women’s Tennis vs. Fresno Pacific – Home courts 12 p.m. – Men’s Tennis vs. Fresno Pacific – Home courts 5:30 p.m. – Women’s Basketball vs. The Master’s College – Golden Gym 7:30 p.m. – Men’s Basketball vs. Master’s – Golden Gym
	Sunday, February 17, 2008
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Important Alert Submittal Announcement

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.

Bookstore Announcements

*FRESH ROSES FOR VALENTINE'S DAY- The PLNU Bookstore will be selling a long stem rose for $3.00 each on Valentine's Day. They are fresh roses, so come early and get your gift for someone special to you! We also have Valentine cards and gifts for you to purchase! http://www.pointloma.edu/Bookstore.htm

Residential Life Announcements

2008-2009 Important Housing Information

• 2008/2009 Housing Information Booklets are now available. Copies have been placed in residence hall mailboxes, in the Commuter Lounge and in Student Development. Please review your booklet for important information regarding the room selection process and your housing options, LLC’s, Off Campus Petitions, Flex applications, etc.
• All non-graduating residential students were e-mailed their housing point totals. If you have not done so already, please review your points to make sure they are correct. Appeals must be made prior to the February 8 deadline.
• LLC applications are now available in either Student Development or online at http://www.pointloma.edu/Assets/PLNU/Student+Development/Residential+Life/Res+Life/2008-2009+LLC+Application.pdf
• If you currently live off campus, and would like to live on campus next year, please contact Jackie Armstrong, Housing Coordinator at: jackiearmstrong@pointloma.edu.
• As a clarification, the GPA requirement for the regular, Flex women’s only apartments is 2.5; the GPA requirement for Flex Honors is 3.25.
• Off Campus Petitions, Flex Applications (women’s non-LLC) and Special Housing Applications will be available in the Office of Residential Life, February 25-29.
• Students who have not registered for Fall 2008 classes will not be able to sign up for a room.
• We consider all housing sign ups to be for the entire 2008-2009 school year. Once signed up for a room, we will not accept petitions to live off campus.

Important Housing Dates to Remember:

FEB 25-29 - Off Campus Petitions available and accepted
FEB 25-29 - Flex Housing (women only) available and accepted
FEB 25-29 - Off Campus Petitions available and accepted
FEB 29 - LLC Applications due
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

BOOKISH HOOLIGANS – A Young Hall Loma Learning Community for the 08-09 school year. We'll be reading and discussing contemporary literature with faculty and staff members. We have a limited number of spaces for Sophomore students. Informational meeting Tuesday, February 12, at 8:30 p.m. in the Young Hall Wave room. Or contact Bill Hunt at bhunt@pointloma.edu for more information.

Academic Announcements

GRADUATINIG SENIORS - If you have not already completed and signed a grad check and had your head measured in the Records Office, you must apply to participate in Commencement in May 2008 by February 8, 2008. To complete an Application for Graduation, please come into the Records Office or contact your designated Academic Records Specialist. If your last name begins with A-K, please contact Amber Christensen at achriste@pointloma.edu. If your last name begins with L-Z, please contact Ali Cook at alicook@pointloma.edu.

SUMMER GRADUATES - If you plan to participate in Commencement, but will not complete your graduation requirements until summer 2008, you must come in to the Records Office to fill out a Summer Graduation Application with your Academic Records Specialist by Friday, February 25, 2008. Your application must be approved in order to secure your participation in Commencement. You may complete up to 12 units in the summer to participate in May Commencement.

COURSES NUMBERED 097-099 - Courses numbered 097-099 are remedial courses that DO NOT apply toward total units required for graduation. They are courses pertaining to those skills students are expected to possess upon entry to the University.

*A LETTER OF INVITATION TO THE STUDENT BODY FROM DR. BRAD KELLE - Have you ever heard someone refer to certain churches or beliefs as “evangelical” and wondered about it? Have you ever heard talk about “evangelicals” in American politics and wondered where it all came from? If so, consider sitting in on one of the presentations during PLNU’s only annual academic lecture series, the H. Orton Wiley Lectures in Theology, sponsored by the School of Theology and Christian Ministry. On February 21-26, 2008 come get the chance to hear some important scholars from other schools discuss these issues.

The School of Theology and Christian Ministry Presents: The 2008 H. Orton Wiley Lectures in Theology, “American Evangelicalism: Past, Present, and Future,” Dr. George M. Marsden, University of Notre Dame and Dr. Stan Ingersol, International Church of the Nazarene, February 21-26, 2008.

All lectures held in the Crill Auditorium. Schedule of Lectures for Dr. Marsden:

1. “The Wisdom of America’s Greatest Theologian, Jonathan Edwards, for Evangelicals Then and Now” – Thursday, February 21, 2008, 9:30-10:45 a.m. in Crill Auditorium.

2. “How ‘Otherworldly’ 20th-Century Evangelicalism Became a Political Power” – Thursday, February 21, 2008, 1:30 -2:30 p.m. in Crill Auditorium.

3. “Evangelicals and Secular/Religious America” – Friday, February 22, 2008, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. in Crill Auditorium.

Schedule of Lectures for Dr. Ingersol:

1. “The Trajectory of Nazarene History” – Monday, February 25, 2008, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. in Crill Auditorium.

2. “Past and Prospect: The Nazarene Future in Light of Its History” – Tuesday, February 26, 2008, 9:30-10:45 a.m. in Crill Auditorium.

Auditorium - A Brief Description of This Year’s Series: The 2008 H. Orton Wiley Lectures undertake a reflective and constructive examination of American evangelicalism, as illuminated by the dynamics of the movement in general and the realities of a specific case study. American evangelicalism is a complex religious, cultural, and political entity, whose influence remains prevalent - even as its identity remains somewhat in flux. In these lectures, given near the end of the first decade of the twenty-first century, we consider the historical development, contemporary manifestations, and potential future(s) of American evangelicalism. We also look to the Church of the Nazarene, one of the denominations that have stood within the broader evangelical movement, as a case study. Organized in 1908, and now approaching its centennial, this Church’s self-reflection may further illuminate the realities and complexities of American evangelicalism, past, present, and future. http://www.pointloma.edu/SchoolofTheologyChristianMinistry/WileyLectures  

Financial and Scholarship Announcements

*FRIENDLY REMINDER FROM STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES – If you haven’t already, please submit payment in full for the Spring 2008 semester. A 5% late fee will be charged on all outstanding balances on February 25th. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your bill, please feel free to contact our office at (619) 849-2538 or sfs@pointloma.edu.

*ONLINE WEEKLY SCHOLARSHIP ALERT – Parents and college students can receive 1-5 scholarship notices each week for no charge to assist them in their search for college funds. Visit www.WeeklyScholarshipAlert.org to sign up for this service. Personal information is not requested beyond name and e-mail address.

*NASA MUST PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP - The NASA MUST Program components include the following: 1 year partial tuition scholarship of up to one-half of a student’s tuition and fees (not to exceed $10,000 per academic year); a maximum stipend of $5,000 to participate in a mandatory summer research experience at a NASA center; and MUST PASS (Professional and Academic Support System), an academic enrichment, mentoring and career development system that offers resources and access to scientific mentors, tutors, grad students and professionals during the school year. Applicants must be US citizens residing in the US (or territories of the US) who hold full-time academic status at an accredited college or university for the 2008-2009 school year. Awards will be given to rising college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors with a 3.0 GPA who are pursuing a degree in physical science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Underrepresented groups (women, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and persons with disabilities) are encouraged to apply. Go to http://education.nasa.gov/edprograms/stdprograms/MUST_Scholarship_Project.html. Deadline for applications: March 1, 2008.

*ELEANOR HARPER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND - The National Association of Women in Construction, San Diego Chapter #21, offers the following scholarships: $1,000 to a male or female student pursuing any college degree who has a parent employed in the San Diego Construction industry, and $1,000 to a female student pursuing a college degree in a construction-related profession such as Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management. For complete information and application, see www.nawicsd.org. Deadline: Completed applications must be postmarked by March1, 2008. www.nawicsd.org

*ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF SCHOLARSHIPS - Eligible applicants must be dependent children, stepchildren, or legally adopted children of Army Soldiers on active duty, retired status, or retired (or deceased) while on active duty. Applicants must also be full-time undergraduate students with a 2.0 GPA. Children of Grey Area Reservist /National Guard are eligible as retired members. For more information on Army Emergency Relief scholarships and access to applications, please visit www.aerhq.org and select Scholarships. Deadline to submit applications: March 1, 2008. www.aerhq.org

VERY IMPORTANT TAX NOTICE - We recently sent a 1098T form to every individual who was charged tuition and fees at PLNU between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007. This form was intended to be used for tax purposes. However, we have discovered a glitch that caused the tuition amounts in Box 2 to be reported incorrectly. Please do not use the 1098T you were originally sent. We are currently in the process of generating Corrected 1098T forms, and they will be sent out by Wednesday, February 6th. The Corrected 1098T will reflect the official information sent to the IRS, so it is important that you use the Corrected 1098T form when filing your taxes. If you have already filed your taxes using the original 1098T, please consult your tax advisor. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Please feel free to contact our office if you have any questions regarding this at (619) 849-2538 or sfs@pointloma.edu

3RD ANNUAL PARKER PIKE NONPROFIT MARKETING SCHOLARSHIP - The American Marketing Association, San Diego Chapter will award $1,000 to a San Diego County college student who has demonstrated exemplary application of business and marketing practices to help a local, regional, or national nonprofit organization that is a legally recognized 501 [c] [3] tax-exempt charitable organization. The scholarship is available to all college students (undergraduate and graduate level) attending any San Diego County college or university, full or part-time. Deadline is Friday, February 22, 2008 at 5 p.m. E-mail completed scholarship application form and one letter of recommendation from a university instructor or nonprofit leader to: info-sandiego@marketingpower.com. Go to www.pointloma.edu/financialaid for link to application.

LATINO COLLEGE DOLLARS - This web-based directory contains all organizations in the US identified by the Tomas Rivera Policy Institute of the University of Southern California that award grants and scholarships specifically targeted for Latino students. It also includes the largest national organizations (in total dollars awarded) that grant scholarships to Latino students that qualify. www.latinocollegedollars.org.

THE SALLIE MAE 911 EDUCATION FUND - This fund was created in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The scholarship is open to children of those who were killed or permanently disabled as a result of the terrorist attacks and who are enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions. Awards of up to $2,500 per applicant, per school year are available and may be renewed on an annual basis, subject to satisfactory academic progress. Application and additional information located at: www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/911_fund.html. Deadline: Open.

THE SALLIE MAE FUND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS - Applications, eligibility, and deadline information for scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year are now available at The Sallie Mae Fund’s Web site, www.salliemaefund.org. In addition, The Sallie Mae Fund awards $250 to $1000 scholarships to future college students at each of its free, nationwide “Paying for College” workshops.

VICTOR VALLEY GEM AND MINERAL CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS - Two $1000 scholarships will be distributed by the Victor Valley Gem and Mineral Club of Victorville, California. The scholarships are open to any junior or senior undergraduate student (as of Fall 2008) with a 3.0 grade point average majoring in any earth or natural science related field. Proof of enrollment is required. To apply, complete the scholarship application including an essay describing education and career goals as well as two written references. For more information, contact Victor Valley Gem and Mineral Club, 15056B Seventh Street, Victorville, CA 92395 (760) 243-2330. Deadline for entry: March 1, 2008. Go to www.pointloma.edu/financialaid for link to application.

Study Abroad Announcements

*STUDY ABROAD IN THE FALL OR SUMMER - APPLY NOW - For those of you planning on studying abroad in the fall or summer, YOU NEED TO START THE PROCESS NOW. Deadlines are being tightened this year and we are asking everyone to apply early. Visit our web site www.pointloma.edu/studyabroad to start reviewing programs and to download essential forms by clicking on the “application process” link. Contact Frank Serna (fserna@pointloma.edu - x2783) or Judy Ashcraft (jashcraf@pointloma.edu - x2221) for an appointment.

*STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR THE FALL/SUMMER 2008 - Studying abroad this fall? The Office of International Studies has compiled a list of scholarship & grants available for PLNU students studying abroad this coming semester. Included among these scholarship options is a generous offer from PLNU (for fall applicants only) to apply up to $1000 of institutional scholarships/grants, which is not typically applicable to study abroad, towards the cost of your program. Check out this and other scholarship options at www.pointloma.edu/studyabroad. 
 

Wellness Center Announcements

PEER ED APPLICATIONS - Apply now to be a Peer Educator for 2008/2009! Get involved…be a part of change on this campus…Stop by the Wellness Center to get more information and to pick up an application. Applications are due Friday, February 15th so don’t delay!
 

Spiritual and Student Development Announcements

SEX IN THE GREEK - Monday, February 11th at 7 p.m. in the Greek Amphitheater. Open Mics: Come out and hear PLNU's very own - Mike McKinney, Mike Lodahl, and Mike Leffel. They will discuss sexuality from their unique perspectives and disciplines. FREE hot beverages will be provided.

*YOUTHWORKS -- COME BE A SUMMER CAMP STAFF FOR A WEEK! - Youthworks, a summer mission camp for teens, is still looking for a few PLNU student leaders to serve as camp staff for the week of June 28 - July 4, 2008. Specifically, we are in need of male and Spanish-speaking leaders, though more female, non-Spanish speakers are certainly welcome, as well! Please contact Melissa Tucker if you are interested in more info or check out the PLNU student link on our web site. www.pointloma.edu/youthworks

Career Services / Student Employment Announcements

*CORPORATE INFO SESSION – Peace Corps, Tuesday, February 26 at 3:15 p.m. in Cunningham A and B. A representative will be here to share their experience and answer all your questions about joining the Peace Corps. This is open to anyone who may be interested in joining the Peace Corps in the future. www.peacecorps.gov

*ON-CALL CHILD CARE – Are you interested in being on a list that PLNU professors or PLNU staff can contact for emergency child care? If your answer is yes, please e-mail studentemp@pointloma.edu and you will receive more information and a short survey to complete.

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES EVENT – Sick of working at In-N-Out for the summer? Come and learn about the many different places where you can experience life-changing moments for this summer. Free BBQ! February 13 at 7 p.m. at the Burnham Plaza.

SUMMER CAMP JOB RECRUITING - The following Summer Camps will be on campus to recruit students for Summer 2008 jobs in front of the CAF.

February 11 - Mission Springs (Scotts Valley, CA – near Santa Cruz)
February 11 - Wolf Mountain Camps (Grass Valley, CA)
February 11 - Camp Hammer (Boulder Creek, CA)
February 12 - Summer Camp Job Fair - Caf Lane
February 13 – Cascades Camp (Olympia, WA)

Summer Camp Fair Attendees - February 12

Camp Alandale

Camp Hammer

Camp Tadmor

Forest Home Ministries

Helen Woodward Animal Center

Idyllwild Pines Camp

Indian Hills Camp

Mission Springs

Mount Hermon Christian Camps & Conference Center

Pine Summit Christian Camps

Pine Valley Bible Conference Center

Redwood Christian Park

Sea World Adventure Camp

Sugar Pine Christian Camps

Surf Diva, Inc.

The Oaks Camp & Conference Center

The Scripps Research Institute

Wolf Mountain Camps

YMCA Camp Marston/Raintree Ranch

Art, Music, Literary and Film Announcements

*IMPROVE YOUR SINGING VOICE - Be part of a FREE voice class on Wednesday nights, 7-8 p.m., in Cooper 210, starting February 20. The class will use computer software in practice sessions to give visual feedback about the voice. Contact jsingler@pointloma.edu for more info. Open to students, staff, faculty, and community members.

Library Announcements

LIBRARY HOURS FOR PRESIDENTS' DAY WEEKEND- February 16: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., February 17: CLOSED, February 18: 7 p.m. – Midnight. http://www.pointloma.edu/RyanLibrary/HoursandInformation/Summer_and_Holiday_Hours.htm

Other Announcements

*CAFE DE AMORE - Valentines Day Dinner Semi-Formal Attire $6 Feb 14th, 7:30 p.m. in the Caf.

*BUY THE YEARBOOK NOW ON YOUR STUDENT PORTAL! - Mariner yearbooks are ONLY $20! Deadline is March 14th.
 
*FEBRUARY FLAIR – Art and Music Showcase in Ocean Beach. Friday, February 22, from 5-10 p.m. Come hear Bryan Bangerter, Family Wagon, Britta Turner, and the Smart Brothers (they’re new! check ‘em out www.myspace.com/thesmartbrothers) for a night full of music, art and fun. Artists featuring their work will be: Ivan Hernandez, Jessica Stanphill, Jim Houliston (from OB) Guerilla Film Society and slam poetry performed by Judah Israel Michael. Look out for more info. to come!

PRESIDENT'S DAY - There will be no classes on President’s Day, Monday, February 18, 2008.

SPRING BREAK - Spring Break is Monday through Friday, March 3rd – 7th. Enjoy your vacation, but remember that you are responsible for class attendance on Friday, February 29th and Monday, March 10th. Please make your travel plans accordingly.

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. 

 

Review Sessions for the Week of February 11

Call Tutorial Center - x 2486 or x 2593