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Student Events
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Monday, September 28, 2009 |
Thursday, October 1, 2009 |
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9:45 a.m. - Chapel - Praise and Worship – Brown |
7:30 p.m. - An Evening of Poetry with Rick Hill - Crill
9 p.m. - Musoffee - Rec Room |
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009 |
Friday, October 2, 2009 |
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11 a.m. - Lunch 4 A Buck (Commuters) - Dining Hall
7 p.m. - Volleyball vs. Hope International - Golden Gym
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9:45 a.m. - Chapel - Mary Paul - Brown
Parent Weekend
7:30 p.m. - PLNU Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz Ensemble - Crill |
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009 |
Saturday, October 3, 2009 |
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9:45 a.m. - Chapel - Mark Carter - Brown
10:45 a.m. - Carnaval Latino - Campus Mall
9 p.m. - Time Out - Megan Libby - Rec Room
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1 p.m. - Men's Soccer vs. Azusa Pacific - Soccer Field
3:30 p.m. - Women's Soccer vs. Azusa Pacific - Soccer Field
Parent Weekend |
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Sunday, October 4, 2009 |
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Church Options
Parent Weekend
3 p.m. - Holly Hunter, Clarinet and Sarah Bishop, Piano in Student Recital - Crill |
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Information Concerning Alert Submittals
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.
*PLANNING TO GRADUATE THIS YEAR? - If you will be completing your graduation requirements in Fall 2009 or Spring 2010, please be sure to submit your Grad Check Application now. Applications can be found on the Records website at http://www.pointloma.edu/Records/Forms.htm. Appointment times are limited, so be sure to schedule an appointment before Priority On-line Registration (November 2 – November 13) 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 and to participate in commencement.
*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. To view archived catalogs, please visit our website:
http://www.pointloma.edu/Academics/Catalog_Archives.htm.
*FALL BREAK - This year's fall break is on Friday, October 16. Enjoy the day off from classes!
*THANKSGIVING RECESS - This year’s Thanksgiving Recess is Wednesday, November 25 through Friday, November 27. Please note all classes will be held as usual on Monday and Tuesday of that week. Travel arrangements should therefore be made beginning on Wednesday, November 22, and not before in order to maintain the integrity of the Academic Calendar. Thanks for planning ahead!
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*MASSAGES - Come work out the kinks in the Wellness Center! A massage therapist is available to the campus community every Wednesday from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm for only $1 per minute. You can schedule an appointment by phone at 619-849-2574 or by email at sandraische@pointloma.edu. Even a 5 to 10 minute massage can help you relax…so skip the frappucino, and try a massage!
*MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING - More than books weighing you down? National Depression Screening Day can help. Every academic year, millions of students are affected by depression, anxiety or a related mental health issue. Yet social stigma, confusion and a simple lack of knowledge of the resources available prevent many from seeking out the help they need. In order to help students cope, the Wellness Center is offering free, confidential screenings for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder. At the screening, you can fill out a questionnaire and talk with a therapist about your personal situation. Even if you don’t have a mood or anxiety disorder and are just going through a couple of bad days, you are invited to come take advantage of the program and learn about the services that are available on campus. You may learn something that will help you or a friend in the future. The screening is being held September 29 and 30 at the Nicholson Commons Living Room from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. You can also call the Wellness Center at x2574 to schedule a screening in our office. It may be the easiest multiple choice of your college career. It could also be the most important. We're here for you and we can help.
*CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT GROUPS BEGINNING NOW IN THE WELLNESS CENTER!
Personal Growth. (Tuesdays. 3:30 – 5 p.m. beginning October 6. Facilitated by Kevin Fawcett, Ph.D.)
Join this group to explore personal growth in a supportive environment.
Alcohol Recovery Support Group. (Day and time TBA. Facilitated by Jim Coil, CADAC, LMFT.)
Join this group to develop a community of PLNU students who have struggled with alcohol and are now committed to sobriety. This group is facilitated by a Certified Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Grief and Loss. (Day and time TBA. Facilitated by Monica Whitlock, Ph.D., IMFT.)
This group is designed for students who have experienced the death of someone significant. Join this group to find support while moving through bereavement through a combination of education and discussion.
Contact Dr. Whitlock at monicawhitlock@pointloma.edu for more information or stop by the Wellness Center.
As always, you are invited to come to the Wellness Center for a free, confidential consultation. (Call x2574 for an appointment.)
*DEPRESSION FORUM - Grab your dinner and join the Peer Educators for a discussion about depression and suicide. Dr. Kevin Fawcett will lead an interactive discussion about the symptoms and treatment of depression. Join us. Wednesday, September 30, 5 – 6:30 p.m. in Cunningham.
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*INTERESTED IN ATTENDING LAW SCHOOL? - Please call or email PLNU Pre-Law Adviser, Dr. Dwayne Little at x2568 or dwaynelittle@pointloma.edu immediately 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, college classification, academic major, and e-mail address. We are planning a dinner at which we will provide information and answer questions regarding applying to and attending law school. We want to serve you. Please contact Dr. Little now. Open to all academic majors!
*SCHOOL OF EDUCATION INFORMATION NIGHT - If you are interested in learning about our new Master of Arts in Teaching program, and Graduate degrees at the Mission Valley Regional Center. Please join us on: Wednesday, October 7, 6 p.m. Where: Mission Valley Regional Center RSVP: www.pointloma.edu/education or 619-563-2810.
*MICROFINANCE 101 COURSE - MICROFINANCE 101 COURSE - Join Us every Tuesday in October - Fermanian 104 @ 6 p.m. One month, four classes, and an opportunity to change the world, all for only $10 ($20 for non-students). For more information contact: Joe Davis at josephdavis012@pointloma.edu. http://microfinance101-eivte.eventbrite.com/.
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Financial and Scholarship Announcements
*ASIAN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (ABA) FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP - ABA San Diego provides a strong voice on business, cultural and political issues of interested to San Diego’s Asian & Pacific Islander community. One of our Major goals is to enable members to participate fully in the economic development of San Diego, without regard for race, color, creed or national origin. ABA offers two Scholarships. The ABA Foundation scholarship will be awarded to a high school student graduating in 2009 or 2010. The Tom Fat Scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate college student. Applicants must be either a high school or undergraduate college student, have a minimum 3.5 GPA, be a San Diego County resident, and be a US Citizen or permanent resident. For ABA Scholarship Guidelines and applicant please go to http://www.pointloma.edu/FinancialAid/Outside.htm#ABA If you have any questions, please contact Erica Oyama at 858-277-2822, or email her at Erica@abasd.org Application deadline is October 2, 2009 at 3 p.m.
CHECK YOUR STUDENT ACCOUNT ONLINE AT MY.POINTLOMA.EDU - By now, all pending aid should have posted to your account and your account balance should be paid in full. If you still have pending aid on your account, please make sure that you have done everything that you need to do in order to receive your aid. This may include:
1. Submitting the PLNU financial aid application through your portal.
2. Accepting your loans online.
3. Contacting your church if you are expecting church money.
4. Contacting any organizations that are sending scholarship funds on your behalf.
Exceptions: If you have just recently been approved for a PLUS or Alternative loan, your loan should post in about a week. Veteran’s benefits and Voc Rehab or ROTC payments will not post until later in the semester.
HEALTH INSURANCE: If you have your own health insurance coverage, you must waive PLNU’s health insurance through your portal by this Friday, September 18th. Otherwise, you will be covered by PLNU’s health insurance (as well as your own) and the $320 health insurance fee will not be refundable.
PARENT PORTALS: Have your parents set up their Parent Portal yet? If not, and you would like them to have access to your account information, please be sure you:
1. Grant your parent(s) permission via “Update Information Releases” under Profile Update in your portal. (Note the ID number that appears next to their name(s).)
2. Give your parent his/her ID number.
3. Direct your parent to my.pointloma.edu. S/he will choose “Create Account” on the left hand side of the page and will be asked for basic information such as name, ID number, and zip code. After setting up the account, s/he will click on “Parents” at the top of the page.
4. If you have given them permission to see your information, they will be able to choose your name and access your account.
5. If they need assistance, the student help desk or the SFS advisors will be able to walk them through the process.
Please feel free to contact Student Financial Services at 619.849.2538 or sfs@pointloma.edu with any questions, or visit our office in Draper Hall, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (please note the new office hours). We are here to serve you!
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Theology and Christian Ministry Announcements
*LATE NIGHT COFFEE TALK - Come hear about what a seminary education might have to offer you at a free Late Night Coffee Talk event the Nazarene Theological Seminary has planned for you in our own Smee Hall on Thursday night, October 8, 2009, from 10 to 11 p.m. Reserve your spot at patjafry@pointloma.edu or by calling Pat Jafry at (619) 849-2234 by September 30, 2009.
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Career Services/Student Employment Announcements
*CAREER SERVICES PRESENTS: - Andy Teach, author of a career advice book for college students and recent grads title: From Graduation to Corporation, will be on campus October 7 at 3:15 p.m. in the Cunningham Dining Room. He will share a 60 minute PowerPoint presentation followed by a Q & A session. We will also be giving away 5 of his books as door prizes. If you are interested you can also purchase one of his books for 16 dollars and he will be happy to autograph it for you. Check out the link provided for more info. http://www.onerungatatime.com. www.pointloma.edu/career.
*CAREER SERVICES PRESENTS: GETTING INTO HIGHLY COMPETITIVE GRADUATE SCHOOLS - Tuesday, October 6 in the Cunningham Dining Room at 3:15 p.m. is your opportunity to learn vital information about applying to graduate school. Areas of discussion include: SHOULD YOU GO TO GRADUATE SCHOOL? - HOW TO FIND GRADUATE SCHOOL INFORMATION - THE APPLICATION PROCESS - LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION -WRITING YOUR ESSAY. You will also receive a valuable booklet providing you with detailed info about applying to graduate shool. Door Prizes & Snacks provided. www.pointloma.edu/career.
*15th ANNUAL GRADUATE SCHOOL AND SEMINARY FAIR - Monday, October 12 is the 15th installment of the Graduate School and Seminary Fair. The fair starts at 10 a.m. (for those who leave campus during chapel and after chapel for everyone else) and goes until 1:15 p.m. but it is always wise to come before 1 p.m. in case some representatives leave early. There are currently more than 50 National and International schools scheduled to attend. You can check out the list of participating schools on the Career Services website.
www.pointloma.edu/career.
CAREER SERVICES PRESENTS: CIA CORPORATE INFORMATION SEMINAR – Make a difference in your career. Consider the global opportunities at the CIA. They are looking for a diversity of people for the important job of keeping America safe. This includes Clandestine Service Officers to be on the front line of human intelligence -- plus, individuals skilled in science, engineering, technology, analysis, foreign languages, and administration for positions in the United States and overseas. All majors are considered for employment by the CIA. Wednesday, September 30 at 3:15 p.m. in Cunningham Dining Room A. www.pointloma.edu/career.
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*STONEHENGE A CLASSROOM, GREAT BRITAIN YOUR CAMPUS, FALL 2010! - Essential meeting this WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 5 p.m. in Cabrillo 104 for the PLNU Fall '10 London semester program. There is still room for you to live and learn in this culturally rich location! 16 PLNU credits, R/B, local transp, continual site visits, travel throughout GB, and adventures for the cost of a SD semester. Apply today or contact Dr. Ronda (2687,Cabrillo 201) or Dr. Carl (2417, BAC 122)Winderl for more info!http://www.pointloma.edu/StudyAbroad/Study_Abroad_Programs/PLNU_Programs/PLNU_London.htm.
*INFO MEETING FOR SUMMER TRAVEL IN IRELAND AND THE UK WHILE EARNING COURSE CREDIT - Want to study abroad, but can’t go for a whole semester? Love the Brontës, Austen, or Tolkien? Want to be a travel writer? There is something for everyone on this trip. You can earn Gen-Ed or LJML upper-division course credit in both literature and writing WHILE EXPERIENCING the BEST of IRELAND, SCOTLAND, and ENGLAND on the LJML SUMMER STUDY ABROAD TOUR MAY 18 - JUNE 8, 2010. Informational meetings will be held Monday, October 5; Tuesday, October 6; and Wednesday, October 7 at 6 p.m. in BAC 151. For questions, contact Dr. Rick Hill (RichardHill@pointloma.edu, 849-2670) or Robin Dodds Lang (RobinDoddsLang@pointloma.edu, 849-2370).
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*INVISIBLE CHILDREN SCREENING - Invisible Children Screening: Thursday, October 1 at 7 p.m. in the Rec Room. Food & live music included! http://www.invisiblechildren.com.
*OCTOBER 1ST POETRY DAY FEATURES PROFESSOR RICK HILL - Professor Rick Hill, PLNU teacher of creative writing and all things poetic, will be reading his works Thursday, October 1, 7:30 pm in Crill Hall. LJML Students are invited to an afternoon tea with Dr. Hill, 3-4:30 p.m. in Fermanian. Admission: Free Sponsored by LJML
*MODERN LANGUAGES TALENT SHOW OCTOBER 8 - Don't miss this zany, fun-filled, FREE event open to the entire PLNU community!! Students from language classes will be performing skits, musical numbers, and a variety of acts for your viewing pleasure. Thursday, October 8, 7 p.m., Fermanian Business Center. Admission: Free!!
*A HOT NIGHT OF COOL - THE PLNU JAZZ BAND AND THE PLNU VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE - This Friday, October 2 at 7:30 pm. This is the 2009-2010 debut of our Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Jazz band. You will enjoy the variety of music under the direction of Keith Pedersen for VJE and John Reynolds for Jazz Band. It's a great way to start the weekend. Admission is FREE. No ticket is required. www.pointloma.edu/music/events.
*HOLLY HUNTER, CLARINET AND SARAH BISHOP, PIANO IN STUDENT RECITAL - Sunday, October 4, 3:00 pm. Join fellow students Holly Hunter and Sarah Bishop in a Music Major's rite of passage--The student recital. Students spend years in preparation and months in rehearsal for this particular recital. Those of you who need recital credit can benefit from this recital too! Enjoy this Sunday afternoon musical treat. www.pointloma.edu/music/events.
*DRIFTWOOD OPEN HOUSE - Come to the Driftwood's open house, on Tuesday, September 29, from 8-10 p.m. in the Rec room! There will be free food, good music, and some poetry readings. Enjoy the atmosphere and learn about the literary magazine here on campus. http://driftwoodplnu.wordpress.com/.
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NEW THIS YEAR! FALL SEMESTER SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS - 8 Week Discussion Group / “The Trouble with Christianity: Why it is so Hard to Believe”
Led by: Kerry & Robyn Fulcher Location: Flex 43A Day/Time: Thursdays, beginning September 17, 9 -10 p.m.
This study is based on a series of sermons from Tim Keller that served as the inspiration for his book “Reason For God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism.”
7 Week Discussion Group / “Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger” by Ron Sider
Led by: Jeff & Meredith Purganan Location: Purganan Home Day/Time: Sundays, beginning September 20 at 4 p.m.
Join us for a weekly discussion that includes a shared meal together. The goal of this group is to discuss practical responses to the gap that exists between poverty and affluence. We will discuss ways to respond individually and as a community of believers using resources that are already at work. The book will be our only shared resource but there is no minimum reading requirement.
6 Week Discussion Group / Re-Thinking Heaven and Hell
Led by: Brandon Walsh & Dr. Alain Lescart Location: TBA Day/Time: Begins Thursday, October 1, 7-8:30 p.m.
This group will explore some of the ways Christians have thought about life on the other side of eternity. With Dr. Lescart to help us on our journey, we will examine our presuppositions; from Platonic to Postmodern, mystical to dogmatic, fearful to joyful. This will be a great place to explore questions together and to engage the biblical narrative and, maybe even be a little surprised.
6 Week Discussion Group / “Girl Meets God” By Lauren Winner
Led by: Sylvia Cortez Location: Sylvia’s Home Day/Time: Mondays, beginning October 5 at 8 p.m.
This group will discuss various themes that Lauren Winner writes about in her very raw honest memoir about her faith journey and how it continues to impact her thoughts and daily life, including her thoughts about Christian practices, relationships & love. You’ll enjoy her honesty and humor and will be impacted by her practical but earnest desire to rightly seek and be transformed in her faith journey.
6 Week Bible Study / Upperclassmen Women’s Bible Study
Led by: Ruth Ataide Location: Ruth’s Home Day/Time: Wednesdays, beginning September 9 – October 14 at 7 p.m.
This small group study is based on 1 Peter and will focus on questions that pertain to practical living as Christians in the world. Ruth will lead this study at her home located within walking distance from PLNU. For more info or to sign up for any of these small groups contact Sylvia Cortez at scortez@pointloma.edu or 619/849.2596.
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Multicultural & International Student Announcements
*CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH: ANNUAL CARNAVAL LATINO – In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) You are invited to join the Association of Latin American Students (MOSAIC) at our Annual Carnaval Latino, Wednesday, September 30, 2009 from 10:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m, Campus Mall. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn more about our rich Hispanic & Latino/a heritages & cultures. Come and enjoy one of our many delicious traditional foods and beverages! Proceeds will go towards MOSAIC Scholarship Fund (Multicultural Opportunities for Students Actively Involved in Community). Thank you for your support!
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*LUNCH 4-A-BUCK - Commuters come eat lunch at the caf for just $1 on Tuesday, October 6 from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.! See you there! Make sure you have your ID card WITH the sticker on it!
*RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE - The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, October 1 from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Cunningham Dining room. A great way to save lives and serve the community. You can make an appt. at www.givelife.org, Code: PLNazarene
*MUSOFFEE = MUSIC & COFFEE - The Rec Room will be hosting its next MUSOFFEE open mic night next Thursday (10/8). Prepare a song, poem, reading, or just come and enjoy the atmosphere and FREE COFFEE.
SHELTER HANDS ON TRAINING (HOT) - Learn how to open and run a Red Cross Shelter at our very own First Church of Nazarene on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.! No experience necessary. You will learn how the Red Cross decides to open shelters, how to set them up, services, provided, and when to close the shelter, so that we can all be better prepared in case of another disaster. Lunch will be provided! RSVP at (858) 209-1309 or tiffanysenin2010@pointloma.edu.
BREWED AWAKENING - Tuesday, September 29, Colt Forum at 7 p.m. (6:30 coffee) Hot Bodies, broken for you… Prof. David Adey, PLNU A collaborative effort with the “Faculty Research Talks” series of PLNU's Margaret Stevenson Women’s Studies Center Professor David Adey speaks about his art and the collision of faith, sex, desire and pop culture. http://www.pointloma.edu/ArtDesign/FacultyStaff/DavidAdey.htm.
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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 Academic Support Stop by and make a FREE tutoring appointment! Call x2593 or e-mail us at TutorialServices@pointloma.edu!
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Review Sessions for the Week
of September 28 |
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Monday, September 28, Organic Chemistry -
CHE295 at 6 p.m. in RS202 with Danielle Hassler
Monday, September 28, CHE103 at 5 p.m.
in Boney 2 with Kristen Moser
Wednesday, September 30, BIO130 - Flietstra
at 3:30-5:30 p.m. in Boney 2 with Tiffany Warren
Wednesday, September 30, BIO130 - Kerk
5-6 p.m. in Boney 3 with Shannon Conner |
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