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Student Events
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Monday, April 6, 2009 |
Thursday, April 9, 2009 |
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9:45 a.m. - Chapel - Faith Stories |
No Classes - Easter Recess
12 p.m. - Baseball vs. Azusa Pacific - Carroll Land Stadium |
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009 |
Friday, April 10, 2009 |
2 p.m. - Men's Tennis vs. Concordia - Tennis Courts
2 p.m. - Softball vs. Cal Baptist - Sunset Cliffs Park
3:30 p.m. - Women's Tennis vs. Concordia - Tennis Courts |
9:45 a.m. - Chapel - No Classes - Easter Recess |
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Wednesday, April 8, 2009 |
Saturday, April 11, 2009 |
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9:45 a.m. - Chapel - Tennabrae Service
11 a.m. - Lunch-4-A-Buck - The Caf
9 p.m. - Time Out - Angela Compton - Rec Room
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Sunday, April 12, 2009 |
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Church Options |
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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.
Admissions and Records Announcements
*EASTER RECESS - Easter Recess is April 9 - 13. Please make your travel plans accordingly.
*WEB-REG PREPARATION - If you are planning to register for a course that requires "Instructor Consent", please see the instructor prior to your Web-Reg time. Time and space is of the essence...the sooner the better! Remember, registration cannot happen without clearance from your advisor.
*SUMMER SCHOOL COURSES - If you are planning to take a course this summer at another college/university, please stop by the Records Office with the course description and be sure to fill out our course approval form. This form needs to be submitted to and approved by the Records Office before the end of the spring semester. If you take any courses that are not pre-approved, you may not receive the credit you anticipated.
*OFFICE OF RECORDS WEBSITE - Please take some time to check out the Office of Records Website. There is important information on the site regarding Articulation Agreements with other colleges and universities as well as the proper forms needed to request transcripts, verifications, change of schedule, or grad checks.
Academic Announcements
INTERESTED IN TEACHING? - Come learn about the new PLNU Master of Arts in Teaching Program; which is a combination Credential and Masters program. We will be discussing the credential process for becoming a teacher, how to apply, and the course requirements. Learn about the details of the teaching profession and what to expect, as well as district salaries and benefit opportunities. This even is taking place on Monday, April 6, at 5 p.m. in Rohr Science, room 236. Please RSVP to Amanda Bolton at 619-563-2810 or amandabolton@pointloma.edu.
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*THINKING ABOUT REGISTRATION OR GRADUATION? - As you are deciding which classes to take next semester, please take some time to look at your student account. Hopefully, your account is already paid in full because if not you likely have a financial hold on your account which will prevent class registration, participation in room draw nights, receiving official transcripts, and participating in commencement (if a graduating senior). The good news is that once your account is paid in full your hold will be removed and you can proceed with registration. The bad news: if you delay too long you may not get the classes or the housing assignment that you want. You can view your account and pay online through your portal by clicking on “Current Statement of Account”. If you have questions about your balance, please contact us right away to settle your account at sfs@pointloma.edu or 619-849-2538. Of course, you are always welcome to drop by our offices in Draper Hall as well.
*ATTENTION GRADUATING SENIORS WITH STAFFORD AND ALTERNANTIVE LOANS - If you are graduating and you have received a Federal Stafford Loan and/or Alternative Private Loan during your tenure here at PLNU, you must complete a mandatory Stafford Loan Exit Interview. This interview will review your rights and responsibilities as a borrower, and will include information on your alternative loans if you have one. Interviews are available for the following days and times in Draper Hall:
- Monday, April 20, at 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 21 – Thursday, April 23 at 11 a.m. or 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 28 – Thursday, April 30 at 11a.m. or 3 p.m.
- Friday, May 1, at 11 a.m.
*Additional night session offered on Thursday, April 23, or Monday, April 27, at 6 p.m.
Students who attend will be provided with details about their current loan balances and repayment options.
Your interview will be in a group setting and usually lasts about 45 minutes. In order to serve you better, please contact Student Financial Services to reserve a day and time by calling (619) 849-2538 or e-mailing sfs@pointloma.edu . Refreshments will be served.
PARENT PORTALS - Are your parents paying for your education? If so, make sure they have access to see your account and pay online. If you haven’t already, give them permission to access your account through the “Information Releases” section of your portal. Then, they can set up a parent portal with their own username and password. The parent portal gives them access to your statement of account, without giving them access to your entire portal. Once you have given them access, send them their PLNU ID number (which will appear next to their name on your portal), and send them these instructions: PLNU Parent Portal Set Up Instructions
If they have any trouble creating their portal or paying online, please have them contact our office at 619.849.2538 or sfs@pointloma.edu.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! – The California Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (CAFCS) Scholarship deadline has been extended to April 17, 2009. CAFCS Scholarship is available to all Majors within the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. Please stop by Evans Hall 102 to pick up an application today! For Details please see Diane Korinek, Department Assistant, or call 849-2390.
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CAREER SERVICES PRESENTS: "ETIQUETTE DINNER"
- What: Etiquette Dinner (Five-Course Meal)
- When: Tuesday, April 21
- Time: 5 - 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Cunningham Dining Room
- Cost: $16 (compare to $40 or $50 in a fancy restaurant)
Sign up in Career Services (Bond Academic Center). Each participant will be introduced to the basic social graces and receive a booklet about what was learned. The dinner will instill in participants a sense of self-confidence in varied social and employment situations they may face.
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Library/ITS/Media Announcements
*THE END IS NEAR!!!!!!! - The LibQual+ survey is nearing an end and with it goes your chance to register to win an iPod Touch, Flip Video and other great prizes. The entire campus community is invited to complete the short survey. Go to the Library's homepage and let your voice be heard! Also, check out The Ryan Library and LibQUAL+ on YouTube via Channel 3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn3mVd2kf7I
*EASTER RECESS HOURS FOR LIBRARY - MEDIA SERVICES - COMPUTER LABS
- April 8 - 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- April 9 - 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- April 10 - 12 - CLOSED
- April 13 - 8:00 a.m. - Midnight
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Wellness Center Announcements
*THE WELLNESS CENTER NEEDS YOUR INPUT - Please let us know about your experiences in the Wellness Center. Visit the WC website at www.pointloma.edu/WellnessCenter/Wellness_Center_Survey to complete an online, anonymous survey. Your experience is important to us. Help us help you!
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*YARD SALE – APRIL 15 & 16 (WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY) 11 AM – 3 PM - Tax Day Clearance Sale – Make sure you stop by the semi-annual clearance sale held on the Rec Center patio. Hours are from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Every item is 75% OFF the marked price. We have great items at even better prices!
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*URINETOWN SAVES SAN DIEGO FROM WATER DROUGHT! - Desperate Urinetown citizens caught breaking and entering! Don't miss your chance to see these frantic characters in Urinetown: The Musical. TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Student tickets for opening night (April 28, at 7 p.m.) ONLY $8! These tickets will go fast, so buy now! The April 29 & 30, shows are at 7 p.m. and student tickets are $10. For all other performances (May 1 & 2, at 7 p.m., May 2, at 3 p.m., and May 3, at 5 p.m.) tickets are $12. URINETOWN tickets can be purchased now at the Cabrillo building office 206 or at (619) 849-2605. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.
*IS IT TIME FOR YOU TO LEAD ONE OF THE CAMPUS MEDIA? - Seek a leadership role as the senior editor or manager of one of our campus media for the 2009-2010 academic year. DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, APRIL 16. Become the senior editor or manager of the Point Weekly newspaper, the Driftwood literary magazine, the Mariner yearbook, Channel 3 TV, or KPLR radio. It can be a resume-building, character-enhancing experience with fun, fellowship, and financial benefits, too. For an application and guidelines, contact SueAtkins@pointloma.edu immediately. You will need to get references and provide information about yourself, so don’t delay. Interviews will be the week of April 20.
SEA FILM SERIES: BIOMIMICRY- LEARNING FROM NATURE - What is Biomimicry? Well, join us for a sweet film to learn more about it! This event will be held on Tuesday, April 7, at 7 p.m. in Boney 3. There will be a discussion led by Dr. Mooring & Dr. Watkins after the film. Snacks will be provided! Bring your friends!
SIGN UP TO PLAY AT KPLR'S ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE - KPLR's Acoustic Showcase is coming up on April 16, at 7 p.m. in the Rec Room. Acoustic Showcase is a chance for students with musical talents to perform their original acoustic music for an opportunity to win a $300 gift card to Guitar Center. If you would like to sign up to perform (sing and play - guitar, keyboard, etc.), then please send an e-mail to kplr@pointloma.edu with your information and your request to play. There are a fixed number of spots so SIGN UP NOW! And be sure to come by and hear some great music on April 16, at 7 p.m. in the Rec Room! Awesome door prizes too!
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Spiritual Development Announcements
PEER TALK: STUDENT PREACHING SERIES – Students, we want to hear from you! This is your chance to speak to your peers in Chapel. Sermon transcripts are due to the Office of Spiritual Development by Wednesday, April 8. Student speakers will be announced April 14, and the PEER TALK series will be April 20 – 24.
For more information and writing guidelines, please visit http://www.pointloma.edu/CampusLife/Chapel/PEER_TALK.htm or contact mark Carter, University Chaplain at x2961 or mcarter@pointloma.edu.
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Multicultural & International Student Announcements
*HUI 'O HAWAII'S ANNUAL LUAU - Aloha! Come out to Golden Gymnasium Saturday, April 18, at 4:30 p.m. for an island getaway. The night's festivities include: Island booths, a lei making booth, henna tattoos, shaved ice, food catered by Da Kines, Hula and Tahitian entertainment, a reggae concert, raffle prizes and more! Tickets are on sale in front of the caf for $10 and at the door $12. Please email huiohawaii@pointloma.edu for more information. Mahalo!!
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*LUNCH-4-A-BUCK - Wednesday, April 8, from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in the caf. Commuters can eat for just a buck! See you there!
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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.
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Review Sessions for the Week of April 6 |
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Monday, April 6, 5 - 7:30 p.m.
BIO103 - Rohr 302 - Daniel Palmer/Rachel Tennant
Tuesday, April 7, 7 - 8 p.m.
CHE153 - Rohr 302 - Seth Bricel
Wednesday, april 8, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
BIO140 - Fliestra - Boney 2 - Nikole Braaksma
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