News and Information
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CREATION CARE WEEK Point Loma celebrates the earth and focuses on our responsibility as Christians to be good stewards of God's creation with Creation Care Week. Running from Sept. 25 to Oct. 1, the week will be filled with events, displays, tours and service opportunities. For a list of all the events check out our link www.pointloma.edu/Events/Home/CreationCareWeek.htm
†PLANNING TO GRADUATE THIS YEAR?If you will be completing your graduation requirements in Fall 2006 or Spring 2007, please come to the Records Office to fill out a “Request for Grad Check” form. You will be contacted with an appointment time for a Graduation Check. Appointment times are limited, so be sure to schedule an appointment before Priority On-line Registration (October 30th – November 10th) if you do not know what Spring classes to take. This “Grad Check” is required in order to be considered as a candidate for a degree. (10/02/06)
†PLNU CATALOG Students are ultimately responsible for the fulfillment of all requirements listed for majors, minors, and General Education (G.E.) in the Catalog at initial enrollment. Those who choose a subsequent Catalog, however, must notify the Records Office and meet all requirements in that Catalog. If a student has not been registered here at PLNU for three or more regular semesters, they will come in under the Catalog in effect at the time they re-enter (PLNU 2006 – 2007 Catalog). (10/02/06)
†NEW STUDENT LED & SPONSORED EVENT OPPORTUNITY The Office of Residential Life is taking applications for a new student led and sponsored event for the entire campus. The winning entry will be given $1000 to make the event happen. Proposals will be accepted in the Office of Residential Life until October 15, 2006. Proposals should include names of the sponsoring students, event plan, budget for the event, and the goals and objectives of the event. The attendance goal for the event should be 300+. If you have any questions contact Brandon Hill at bhill@pointloma.edu.
Other Announcements
†CREATION CARE WEEK: "MARCH OF THE PENGUINS"
- We believe the earth is the Lord's and everything in it. So, tonight, Sep. 25 @ 8PM, the first night of Creation Care Week, we will be watching the documentary film, "MARCH OF THE PENGUINS" on a 16x20ft. screen in The Greek. Bring a blanket and a friend and we will provide FREE ice cream bars.
†INTERESTED IN ATTENDING LAW SCHOOL? Please call (x2568) or e-mail Dr. Dwayne Little
at dlittle@pointloma.edu if you wish to receive information about law school and invitations to meetings of the Pre-Law Club. Please provide your name, telephone number, local address, major, class year, and e-mail address. We want to serve you. Open to majors in all academic departments! †PING PONG TOURNAMENT Enjoy the thrill of a challenging competition as you battle your peers to become the Ping Pong Champion. Come join us in the Rec Room Monday nights at 9pm. Food, fun, and prizes provided!
(10/02/06)†BREWED AWAKENING: SERVING FAIR TRADE COFFEE, TEA, & SPEAKERS TO STIR THE SOCIAL CONSCIENCEThis month's topic will be Growing Environmental Justice: Grassroots Organizing for a Healthy Quality of Life. Join us on Tuesday, September 26 from 7-8:30pm (refreshments served at 6:30pm) in Crill Performance Hall as PLNU's Center for Justice and Reconciliation hosts the Environmental Health Coalition, www.evironmentalhealth.org
†READING AND BOOK SIGNING Can a person be a feminist and a Christian at the same time? Come hear faculty authors Bettina Pedersen, Carol Blessing and Linda Beail read from the newly published "Being Feminist, Being Christian" on Wednesday
, September 27,
4 pm, Colt Hall Forum. Refreshments provided. Sponsored by Margaret Stevenson Center for Women's Studies.
†COMMUNITY DAY Going to be in San Diego over Fall Break? Volunteer at Community Day Saturday October 14th from 9:00am-2:00pm
. Community members love to see and get to know our student population. Volunteers will receive a ten dollar gift card to
either Starbucks or Jamba Juice
OR money toward their PLNU club or organization of choice. Receive volunteer hours and a recommendation for your resume and future job applications. If interested please contact Melissa Burt-Gracik, Director of Community Life at ext. 2253 or
melissaburt-gracik@pointloma.eduEnjoy a FREE catered lunch and help the community Discover Point Loma! http://www.pointloma.edu/Community.htm(10/02/06)†PANCAKE BINGO What could be better than late night pancakes and a few rounds of
BINGO! This TUESDAY the 26th in the REC ROOM from 9pm-Midnight!!! Prizes for BINGO include gift cards to...Target, Pick Up Sti
x, Starbucks, Jamba Juice...and more! Take a break from homework and come check it out!
†SEMESTER IN AUSTRIA WITH AIRFARE INCLUDED Have you ever thought about a semester in Central Europe? Spend the spring studying in Vienna, Austria under Professors from the University of Vienna, experiencing the art and musical culture of Europe and traveling throughout Austria, Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary. All classes transfer to PLNU and airfare is included! For more information please go to
www.igeabroad.com or contact The Office of International Studies.
(10/02/06)†MENINGITIS VACCINE NOW AVAILABLE IN THE WELLNESS CENTER A new meningitis vaccine shipment has arrived in the Wellness Center, for those of you who would like to receive the vaccine. The cost of the meningitis (meningococcal) vaccine is $85.
†COSTUME CONTEST AT THE MOVIE IN THE GREEK ....ARRRRRRRR Friday, September 29th @ 8PM, MANE EVENTS will be showing "PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN - DEAD MAN'S CHEST". Come prepared to win treasures of the costume contest as you munch on Kettle Corn.†HEAR YE, HEAR YE!Renowned Gilbert and Sullivan expert, Richard Sheldon, will visit Point Loma Nazarene University next Monday, September 25, to work with students. He will visit Vocal Forum at 4 PM in Crill Performance Hall and will return at 6:30 PM to work with members of the MIKADO cast. Both sessions are FREE and open to the PLNU community and to the public. For more information on Richard Sheldon: http://www.operaalacarte.org/oalc/gasrichard.html. (10/02/06)†YEARBOOK MUG SHOTS AND RESERVATIONS Come and get your picture taken for the 2006-2007 Mariner yearbook. Pictures will be taken October 2-4 from 8 am to 2 pm outside the Caf. Be sure to bring your ID card. Yearbook reservations will also be taken on these days. It costs $10 to reserve a book.
(10/02/06)
DRIFTWOOD IS NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS Point Loma's annual literary magazine the Driftwood will be accepting entries for the 2006-2007 edition starting September 19 through October 3. Students can submit to fiction, non-fiction, poetry, photography, art, music, film, and graphic novel (a new addition this year!). There is no submission fee. Students are allowed to submit a total of five pieces. Entry applications are available in the LJML office. For more information, contact the Driftwood at driftwood@pointloma.edu
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TUTORIAL CENTER
MONDAY-THURSDAY 8am-5pm and 6-9pm, FRIDAY 8am-3pm
The Tutorial Center is located in Bond Academic Center next to Career Services |
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GET ORGANIZED! NOTE TAKING METHODS THAT WORK FOR YOU!
Cornell Note taking- divide your paper into three sections: Notes, Key Words, Summary
- Notes- use outline format, short phrases, space between items for adding more information after class
- Key Words- choose one or two words that summarize the topic
- Summary-leave space at the bottom; during study time, summarize the topic covered in your own words
MAKING NOTES WORK FOR YOU!
- Review notes the same day they’re taken
- As you review, write additional key words or phrases in the left margin
- Place a check mark beside the terms and facts you know
- Review the words unchecked until all key words and facts are checked
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Review Sessions for the Week |
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REVIEW SESSIONS FOR THE WEEK OF
SEPTEMBER 25
CHE152, Monday, Sep. 25, 7-8pm (contact prof. for location)
BIO130, Tuesday, Sep. 26, 7-8:30pm, Boney 1
LEAP Reviews, Tuesdays 7-9pm and Thursday 6-8:30pm, BAC104, 105A and 105B
NSG 250, Friday, Sep 29, 2:30-4:30pm, Taylor 106 | |