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February 25, 2008

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Monday, February 25, 2008	Thursday, February 28, 2008
9:45 a.m. – Chapel – Black History: Then to Now 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. - Commuter Lunch 4 a Buck - Caf 1:30 p.m. – Softball vs. Holy Names – Sunset Cliffs Natural Park (doubleheader)	1 p.m. – Men’s Tennis vs. Hope Int’l – Home courts 2 p.m. – Women’s Tennis vs. Hope Int’l– Home courts 4:30 p.m. – Pilates – Rec Room 9:30-11:30 p.m. – Musoffee – Rec Room
Tuesday, February 26, 2008	Friday, February 29, 2008
4:30 p.m. – Pilates – Rec Room 2 p.m. – Baseball vs. – Home field	9:45 a.m. – Chapel – Mary Paul
Wednesday, February 27, 2008	Saturday, March 1, 2008
9:45 a.m. – Chapel – Chris and Toren Volkmann 2 p.m. – Baseball vs. SD Christian– Home field 2:30 p.m. – Women’s Tennis vs. UC San Diego – Home courts 8 p.m. – Surf & Serve – 3rd FL Nicholson Commons 9 p.m. – Time Out – Chris and Toren Volkmann – Rec Room
	Sunday, March 2, 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.

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.

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.

SPRING BREAK HOUSING INFORMATION - As a reminder, ALL residence halls (including Flex) will be closed over Spring Break. The residence halls will close at 12 noon on Saturday, March 1, 2008, and reopen on Sunday, March 9, 2008.

Students who need to stay in San Diego for all or part of the Spring break will need to make alternative housing arrangements with friends or family off campus. We strongly encourage you to begin making these arrangements now so that you will have a place to stay once the halls are closed. You will not be allowed to stay in your room over the break, and any student found in violation will be fined as well as asked to leave. (Athletes, student workers and credentialing students, please communicate any housing needs with your coach, supervisor or advisor.)

The Office of Residential Life realizes that there may be special circumstances that prevent a student from traveling home for the break (home is very far away, such as in another country, etc.). If you are having difficulties finding a place to stay, please talk with your RA, RD or the Office of Residential Life about alternate housing suggestions.

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

Academic Announcements

*CHANGING YOUR MAJOR AND/OR MINOR? - Students who wish to change their major and/or minor must go to Academic Advising to make this change. Academic Advising is located in the Bond Academic Center.

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 29, 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.

RSVP TODAY FOR THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENT - Don’t miss out on the chance to discover your professional options and opportunities! RSVP today for the Fermanian Business Center’s Professional Development Event on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 6 p.m. Join us to hear what feedback and advice San Diego business professionals have on “Charting Your Course” for the future. You must RSVP to attend this event. Space is limited so hurry! For more information or to RSVP go to our website OR email stuferm1@pointloma.edu or call 619-849-2692. www.pointloma.edu/Fermanian/FBCEvents/ProfessionalDevelopmentEventSchedule 

Financial and Scholarship Announcements

*IS YOUR ACCOUNT IN ORDER? - Please be aware that a 5% late fee will be charged to your student account this week on any outstanding balance. If you haven’t already, please submit payment in full for the Spring 2008 semester. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your bill, please feel free to contact us at (619) 849-2538 or sfs@pointloma.edu. We are here for you!

*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. The recently extended deadline is Friday, February 29, 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.

*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. Deadline for applications: April 4, 2008.

*AMERICAN DREAM SCHOLARSHIP - In partnership with the United Negro College Fund, the American Dream Scholarship Program is open to African Americans with financial need. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents with a minimum 2.5 GPA who meet Pell Grant eligibility criteria and who are also enrolled full-time at approved, accredited, undergraduate institutions. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000. For additional information and applications, visit www.uncf.org.

*ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION--2008 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS - Cash awards will be given to women students who have completed at least 18 units in their major in a program granting a degree or certificate in one of the following majors: architecture; civil, structural, mechanical or electrical engineering as related to architecture; landscape architecture; urban and land planning; interior design; or environmental design. Applicants must be California residents or attending an accredited school in California. Applications and guidelines for submission may be obtained from the AWAF website at www.awa-la.org/scholarships.php. Deadline for applications: April 15, 2008.

*KPRI BROADCAST SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - Candidates must be San Diego residents enrolled or planning to enroll in a broadcast or related curriculum at an accredited educational institution. Candidates must also have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be considered a student in good standing. Applications should be signed by a department head or high school advisor, certifying the applicant meets the eligibility criteria. 3 letters of recommendation from a college professor, broadcast professional and/or other business person should also be submitted. For additional information, visit www.kprifm.com or call (858) 678-0102. Deadline for application and supporting materials: April 16, 2008.

*ALEXANDER KREIGLOWA MILITARY DEPENDENTS EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS - The Navy League of the US San Diego Council for graduating seniors in the top 10% of high school graduating class awards up to $15,000 per year for tuition, books, and fees for a maximum of 4 years. Candidates must be dependents of an active duty, retired, or deceased Naval Service (USN or USMC) Resident in California. Candidates must further show financial need and evidence of acceptance for fall 2008 by an accredited college or university in the US. To obtain an application and additional information, visit www.navyleague-sd.com.

*FIRST IN MY FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP - Developed in partnership with the Hispanic College Fund, the First in My Family Scholarship Program offers scholarships to Hispanic-American students who are the first in their family to attend college and have financial need. Applicants must be Hispanic Americans who are US citizens or permanent residents enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions. Students must have a 3.0 GPA. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000. For applications and additional information, visit: www.hispanicfund.org. Deadline: April 15, 2008.

*CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY GROWERS’ SCHOLARSHIP FUND - This fund is supported by California strawberry growers, shippers, processors, and affiliated industry members. Applicants must be children of strawberry farm workers and have at least one parent currently employed (for at least 2 consecutive seasons) in the California strawberry harvest. Growers and their families, permanent staff, and board members of the California Strawberry Commission or their families are not eligible. All applicants must be sponsored by a legitimate California strawberry grower. For the first time this year, students who are currently enrolled but didn’t receive funding through the California Strawberry Scholarship Program for their first year are also eligible to apply. For more information or additional materials, please contact Diana Garcia at the Commission office at (831) 724-1301. Go to www.pointloma.edu/financialaid for link to scholarship application. Deadline to submit application: March 14, 2008.
 

Express Store and Bookstore Announcements

REDUCE WASTE ONE CUP AT A TIME! - For a limited time, the Express Store is giving away a travel mug with every purchase of an Express Pass Coffee Card. It’s only $7.00 and adds a lifetime of value to our landfill. It’s our goal to have everyone using a personal mug by 2010. http://www.pointloma.edu/Bookstore.htm

EZEKIEL MERCHANDISE – ON SALE! - All Ezekiel accessories are 20% off until they are gone. 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 February 29, 2008. http://www.pointloma.edu/Bookstore.htm

Spiritual and Student Development Announcements

FILM FORUM: AMAZING GRACE – Thursday, February 28th - 7:30 p.m. in Crill Auditorium - Discussion facilitated by Dr. Kevin Modesto - What makes grace so amazing?

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

THINKING ABOUT THE SUMMER ALREADY? – Conference Services is now hiring for the summer season. If you have good customer service skills, are going to be enrolled for the fall semester of 2008, and can work independently and as a team, this job could be a great fit for you. Working 40 hours per week will qualify you to earn free housing for the summer. To apply for this position, visit the online job board. For more information or any questions, please call extension 2511.

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

Art, Music, Literary and Film Announcements

*VIOLIN AND PIANO RECITAL - FEATURING THE CONCERTMASTER OF THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY – As you know, the concert master of a symphony is the top violinist in the orchestra. We are fortunate to have concertmaster Jeff Thayer of the San Diego Symphony in recital with Ines Irawati, piano. Symphony tickets can cost a fair amount of money but this concert is FREE for students, faculty and staff. You will still need to acquire a ticket for entrance. All other individuals will be required to purchase tickets at $12 and $15. Tickets may be picked up in the Crill Box Office. (Students bring ID for ticket pick-up). Tuesday, February 26, 7:30 p.m. in Crill Performance Hall.

Other Announcements

AFRICA CARE GROUP – Tuesday, February 26, 2008, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Brownbag Lunch and Fellowship, 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! http://www.pointloma.edu/JusticeandReconciliation/CJR_Events/Africa_Care_Group

BREWED AWAKENING - Serving fair trade coffee, tea and speakers to stir the social conscience - Wednesday February 27, 2008 3:30 p.m. (3 p.m. for coffee) in Colt Forum. Slavery in San Diego? Human trafficking in our own back yard, Heidi Hermann Coordinator, Anti-Human Trafficking, The Salvation Army. Come learn about the realities of human trafficking and sexual exploitation in San Diego County. Also, come to learn about what local, national and international organizations are doing to combat modern day slavery from one of PLNU’s graduates now taking leadership in this area. www.abolishhumantrafficking.com

*GFS FILM FORUM, SPIKE LEE’S DO THE RIGHT THING – Come to Colt on Thursday, February 28, at 7 p.m. to watch Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing. Presented by Guerilla Film Society and Black Student Union. The film runs for 2 hours. Guest speakers will lead a discussion about the cultural significance of the film and its content.

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 25

Call Tutorial Center - x 2486 or x 2593