Student Events

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.

Academic Announcements

*DEAN'S LIST FOR FALL 2007 – You may be interested to know that the Dean's List for the 2007 fall semester is now posted on the University's Website. You can find it @ http://www.pointloma.edu/Academics/DeansList.htm.

*LAST DAY TO DROP CLASSES - The last day to drop Quad I classes is February 1st. The last day to drop semester classes (16 weeks classes) is March 25th.

*COMMENCEMENT 2008 - If you plan to participate in the Commencement ceremony in May 2008, you must complete a Request for Final Grad Check by February 8th (if you have not already done so). http://www.pointloma.edu/Assets/PLNU/Records/Forms/Grad+Check+Application.doc

*FREE PRACTICE TEST - PLNU Mission Valley CAMPUS - Are you considering going on to one of the following grad schools? Medical School, Law School, Business School, Dental School, Optometry School, Pharmacy School, or any other Graduate School? To get into one of the previous schools, you must take a graduate entrance exam. They are not easy and require a lot of preparation. Come take one of our free practice exams at the Point Loma-Mission Valley campus. This is an amazing way to see how you would score if you were to take the test that day. You will get a detailed score report back showing you where you went wrong and why. You will also be given a copy of all the explanations for every single question seen on the exam - why all the right answers are right and why all the wrong answers are wrong. Best of all, it's completely FREE for you, so you really have no excuse not to give it your best shot! You MUST pre-register as these events fill up fast. You can pre-register by calling 1-800-KAP-TEST or by going to kaptest.com under the "free events" link on the left hand side. Details of the events are: Free Practice Test - Point Loma, Mission Valley campus Saturday, February 16th, MCAT, LSAT, OAT - 9 a.m.; GMAT, DAT - 9:30 a.m.; GRE, PCAT – 10 a.m. Registration begins 30 minutes before each test. This year, we are partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank here in San Diego. We will be collecting food items and monetary donations. For every $1 or every food item you bring to the event, you will receive a raffle ticket. The more you bring, the more raffle tickets you will get. 100% of the donations received will go to the San Diego Second Harvest Food Bank. If you have specific questions for us here in San Diego, you can feel free to call us at the San Diego Kaplan center at 858.457.7595. Thanks and we look forward to seeing you. www.kaptest.com.

MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING VIA THE KINESIOLOGY DEPARTMENT – Get some experience or continue your training in Korean Karate while earning a PE credit. PE 102 (Section 2) - Quad II Spring 2008. Check it out! http://www.obmartialarts.com/11.html.

BSN APPLICATION FOR FALL 2008 SOPHOMORE NURSING – The deadline to apply for the Fall 2008 BSN program is February 1, 4 p.m. Applications are available in the School of Nursing in Taylor Hall or from the BSN Program Assistant, Marsha Reece, T101. Please contact Marsha at ext. 7055 if you have any questions.

Financial and Scholarship Announcements

*CAL GRANT FIRST TIME APPLICANTS - Students applying for a Cal Grant for the first time in the 2008-2009 Academic Year (Fall 2008 and Spring 2009) must go to the Records Office to request a GPA Verification to be sent to CSAC (California Student Aid Commission). The deadline for submitting forms to our office is February 29th. If you attended another institution last semester, THAT institution must provide the verification.

*$16,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE - The Alumni Association is awarding 8 scholarships of $2,000 each. Apply at www.pointloma.edu/aes. Deadline for applications and two letters of recommendation is February 18^th.

HEALTH INSURANCE WAIVER - IMPORTANT: The deadline for waiving or accepting the University's health insurance for the Spring semester is FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008. Waiving or accepting the health insurance must be done through your student portal. If you waived the health insurance in the Fall semester, you do not need to do it again in the Spring. All students who have not waived their health insurance by February 1st will be charged a $320 health insurance premium for the Spring semester. The health insurance fee cannot be waived after this date, even if you have other insurance coverage. If you have any questions, please contact Student Financial Services at ext. 2538 or sfs@pointloma.edu.

CAL GRANT DEADLINE IS MARCH 2, 2008 - If you would like to apply for a Cal Grant for the first time in the 2008-2009 Academic Year (Fall 2008 and Spring 2009), you must go to the Records Office to request a GPA Verification to be sent to CSAC (California Student Aid Commission) AND file a 2008/2009 FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov by MARCH 2, 2008.

Chapel Announcements

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Study Abroad Announcements

*STUDY ABROAD THIS FALL OR SUMMER - 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 website 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 2008 - Studying abroad this Fall? The Office of International Studies has compiled a list of scholarship and 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.

MEET WITH (AND MAKE) HISTORY! A UNIQUE INTERNATIONAL STUDY OPPORTUNITY - Interested in meeting with a few top political and media-business leaders in London, England this coming summer? Or how about being involved in the production of some cool documentaries in London? If so, come to the Communication & Theatre Dept. London Summer 2008. Info meeting on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, 6-7 p.m. in Cabrillo 202. A great program for students that want do international study, but can't be gone an entire semester. Meet with and make history this coming summer in London, England! Check out the program website! http://www.pointloma.edu/CommunicationTheatre/London.htm.

Wellness Center Announcements

*FLU CLINIC - The Wellness Center has a few flu vaccines left. The flu clinic is open on a walk-in basis, Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; closed during chapel MWF 9:30-10:30 a.m. No appointments are necessary. Upon receiving the flu vaccine, please plan on staying in the Wellness Center an additional 15 minutes per our immunization policy. The flu season runs through March.

SUPPORT GROUPS - Confidential Support Groups for students are now forming in the Wellness Center:

Grief and Loss.
Have you experienced the loss of a loved one? Sharing experiences, along with professional support, is a valuable tool in overcoming deep grief. The Wellness Center has designed a Grief and Loss Support Group for those students who have lost a family member or close friend. This group will help you understand the process of grieving, help you cope with your emotions, and assist you in planning for your future without your loved one.

Relationships without regret.
Whether you are sexually pure, hanging on to your virginity by a thread, or sleeping with someone, you can maintain and/or reclaim your sexual integrity not just throughout your youth, but throughout your whole life. Join this group to learn to guard your mind, heart, and body against sexual compromise and develop skills to maneuver your way through your single years with grace… and without regrets.

Hearts and Homes Divided: Coping with the Effects of Your Parents' Separation & Divorce.
This group is for students whose parents have separated, divorced, or are in the process. Participants will learn about the short and long term effects of divorce on children/adults. The purpose of this group is to learn how to deal with and understand the impact that your parents' divorce may have on you, as well as to identify with, encourage and support other group members.

Managing Moods.
Do you find that you struggle with negative emotions that get you into trouble sometimes? Join this group to learn a variety of cognitive and behavioral strategies that will help you think and feel better. Participants become skilled at problem solving, time management, assertiveness, conflict resolution, relaxation techniques, and changing problematic moods and behaviors.

Preparing to leave PLNU.
Are you graduating and feeling uncertain about what is next? Join this group to discuss with others your ambivalence about leaving Pt. Loma. Share your nervous excitement (or dread) with others!

My Family Drives Me Crazy!
Do you feel like your family just doesn’t get it? Do you sometimes feel like you don’t fit in with your own family? Join this group to discover how your family has impacted your development and to learn skills for relating with your parents as an adult.

Contact Dr. Whitlock at monicawhitlock@pointloma.edu for more information or stop by the Wellness Center.
Groups are also available for cancer support, adult children of alcoholics, adults molested as children, disordered eating, and much more. So please let us know if you have any interest in joining a group! As always, you are invited to come to the Wellness Center for a free, confidential consultation. (Call x2574 for an appointment.)

Spiritual and Student Development Announcements

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY FOR UPPERCLASSMEN FEMALES - Join us for a study as we look at the story of Ruth in the Old Testament. This will be a six-week study beginning January 23, 2008. The study will be led by Ruth Ataide. To sign up or for more info contact Sylvia Cortez at x2596 or email: scortez@pointloma.edu.

DONATE A MEAL FOR HOMELESS MINISTRY - This semester you have the opportunity to donate up to one caf meal a week to Bread of Life, a homeless ministry on campus. All you have to do is e-mail your school ID number to me each week and one of your caf meals will become a sack lunch that we will give out during our ministry in downtown San Diego. Thank you for your help! MaddieFlaig928@pointloma.edu.

FILM FORUM - STUDENT FILMS premiere on Thursday, January 24, 7:30 p.m. in Crill. Dinner provided before event by PLNU Channel 3. Facilitated by Dr. Alan Hueth.

Career Services / Student Employment Announcements

*CAPITAL FELLOWS PROGRAM – January 28 – Colt Forum, 3:15 p.m. This is an outstanding opportunity to engage in Public Service and prepare for a future career by working 11-months as a full-time staff member of a legislative, executive or judicial branch office.
• $1972 month/health benefits
• 12 graduate units can be acquired

*AMERICORPS NATIONAL CIVILIAN COMMUNITY CORPS - January 23 at 3:15 p.m. – Colt Forum
• Team based national service program
• 10 Month residential program
• For individuals 18-24 years of age
• Members serve on teams of 10-12 people

BENEFITS INCLUDE:
• Education award of $4,725
• Room & Board
• Living allowance
• Medical coverage
• Uniforms
• Training
• Transportation to and from campus

SUMMER CAMP JOB RECRUITING - The following Summer Camps will be on campus to recruit students for Summer 2008 jobs in front of the CAF. You can sign up for an interview with Hume Lake in the Office of Career Services.

January 25 & 28 – Hume Lake (Hume, CA)
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)

Art, Music, Literary and Film Announcements

*CYRUS CHESTNUT, JAZZ PIANIST - FREE CONCERT- JAZZ AT THE POINT: CYRUS CHESTNUT, JAZZ - We are happy to announce the return of Cyrus Chestnut to the PLNU campus. This outstanding jazz pianist has played with everyone from Quincy Jones to Betty Parker while maintaining his own solo career. And this is a program that no one should miss if you love great music or if you are just getting to know about music. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. in Crill Performance on January 22. This event is FREE for ALL.

POINT LOMA PIANO SERIES: PAUL KENYON, PIANIST - Piano soloist Paul Kenyon will be demonstrating his technical virtuosity and his passion for music with a performance in Crill Performance Hall on Friday, January 25 at 7:30 p.m. His concert will include the music of composers Scarlatti Chopin and Villa-Lobos. This concert is FREE to students, faculty and staff. $15 Adults, $12 Students, senior citizens, children and military.

*SALOMON THEATRE PRESENTS THE MAIDS - In this play by Jean Claude Genet, two French maids take turns pretending to be the rich lady of the house, acting out their own vicious charades. The production runs from January 29-February 2 at 8 p.m., and February 2 at 5 p.m. Tickets will be on sale outside the Caf 12-1 p.m. and at the Salomon Theatre Box Office from 1-4 p.m.. Tickets for PLNU students/faculty/staff are $8, Adults are $10.

*DRIFTWOOD! COMING SOON! – PLNU's literary magazine is coming soon! Containing students' works in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, film, photography, music and art! Copies will be available soon outside the caf for $10. Support your peers and get your copy soon!

Library Announcements

*BECOME A MORE SAVVY RESEARCHER - Sign-up to be part of free Research Updates. Updates are in the Bresee Lab. These Updates show how to use the new EBSCO databases to improve your research skills. For more info see the News & Events section at Ryan Library's homepage. An hour of your time now could save you hours of time later. Wed., January 23 from 11 a.m. – 12 noon. http://www.pointloma.edu/RyanLibrary/News/EBSCO_is_here.htm

Other Announcements

*MANE EVENT BASKETBALL GAME VS. VANGUARD – Mane Event Basketball Game vs. VANGUARD!! Come support our basketball teams at their first home game of the Spring Semester! There will be a RAFFLE with PRIZES and FOOD!!! Tuesday, January 22. Women's game starts at 5:30 p.m. and the Men's starts at 7:30 p.m. in Golden Gym.

*AFRICA CARE GROUP - Monday, January 28, 12-1:30 p.m. in Fermanian Business Center. It's a BYOL (bring your own lunch) event. Africa Care Group is an informal gathering of people who have been to the continent, who care about Africa, and who want to gather with others desperate to learn better ways of caring for each other here and there. Please join us!

*VOICES IN PRAISE GOSPEL CHOIR (VIP) - VIP Gospel Choir is open for membership for Spring 2008. Singers of all abilities are invited to join this amazing group of anointed and joyful worshipers. Spring semester activities include music ministry in local and Los Angeles area churches and our Annual Spring Concert. Rehearsals are each Monday night, 7-9 p.m. in Brown Chapel. Contact Dr. Kim Bogan, VIP Director or Brittney Dove, VIP President at: voicesinpraisegospelchoir@pointloma.edu for more information. http://www.pointloma.edu/DiversityStudents/VIP_Gospel_Choir.htm

*NEW BIBLE STUDY FOR UPPERCLASSMEN WOMEN! - Join us this semester for a six-week Bible study on the book of Ruth. Through this study we will discuss the qualities of friendship, kindness, honor and integrity and how that looks on a woman today. This study will be led by and held at the home of Ruth Ataide who has a deep passion for encouraging young women through fellowship and the Word. We will meet THURSDAYS BEGINNING JANUARY 24th @ 7 p.m. To sign up or for more info contact Sylvia Cortez at x2596 or scortez@pointloma.edu.

*HOMELESSNESS & MINISTRY FORUM - Please join us on Thursday, Jan. 31st at 7 p.m. in Crill Auditorium as we explore and discuss the issues of homelessness and opportunities for response.
 

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. 

HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TEXTBOOKS!

1. Survey the Entire Text-read the preface, scan table of contents, scan index and appendices
2. Preview Each Chapter-check chapter summaries, read all headlines, charts, and graphs
3. Take Notes as You Read-identify main ideas in each chapter and summarize what you read
4. Question Yourself as You Read- ask what, why, how, who, and when questions
5. Highlight and Make Margin Notes- write in margins at the end of every page
6. Match Class Notes and Textbook Notes-use textbook notes to supplement lecture notes
7. Review Consistently-before reading new assignments, review what you have previously studied