6 October 2008

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.

Special Announcement

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: Voter Registration materials will be mailed to you in the next week as a part of PLNU’s effort to comply with 1998 Higher Education Act (HEA). HEA requires all postsecondary institutions to make a good-faith effort to distribute state voter registration forms to each degree- or certificate-seeking student who attends classes on campus. Please take the opportunity to register to vote and make your voice heard!

Academic Announcements

*ARE ALL YOUR TRANSCRIPTS IN? - Priority Registration begins on Monday, November 3. Please make sure your outstanding official transcripts have been sent to the Records Office prior to Friday, October 10. If you are hand-delivering your official transcript, it must be in a sealed envelope.

*LAST DAY TO DROP - The last day to drop a semester long (16-week) course is Friday, November 7. If you plan to drop a class, please fill out a Change of Schedule Form in the Records Office. You are ultimately responsible for dropping your classes.

*LAST DAY TO ADD QUAD II - Quad II classes begin Monday, October 20. The last day to add a Quad II class is Friday, October 24.

*FALL BREAK - This year's fall break is on Friday, October 17. Enjoy the day!

*PLANNING TO GRADUATE THIS YEAR? - If you will be completing your graduation requirements in Fall 2008 or Spring 2009, please come to the Records Office to fill out a “Request for Grad Check” form or click on the link below to submit via email. 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 Online Registration (which begins November 3) 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.

Spiritual Development Announcements

*LOVEWORKS AND YOUTHWORKS INFO MEETING - If you are interested in participating in LoveWorks or YouthWorks trips, please come to one of our informational meetings. Monday, October 13, 7 p.m. in Colt Forum or Tuesday, October 14, 7 p.m. in Cunningham Dining Room.

Library/ITS/Media Announcements

*ABSENTEE BALLOT INFO - Wondering how to cast a vote in the November elections when you are far from home? The Absentee Voter Guide can help you whatever state you call home. Make your voice heard!

Athletic Announcements

*MANE EVENT: WOMEN’S SOCCER – Women’s Soccer vs. Vanguard, Tuesday, October 7, at 4 p.m. FOOD, DRINKS, and HALF-TIME PRIZES .
 

Career Services / Student Employment Announcements

CAREER SERVICES PRESENTS: KAPLAN GRADUATE TEST PREPARATION "HOW TOO'S" – Come and learn insights on how to take the various graduate exams. A Kaplan expert will share secrets on how to take the test that will enhance your success in taking the test(s). Snacks & Door Prizes

When: Wednesday, October 8
Where: Cunningham Dining Room A
Time: 3:15 p.m.

Art, Music, Theater, Literary and Film Announcements

*JAMES MCBRIDE - The author of Preface selection, The Color of Water, will be giving a campus lecture in Brown Chapel on Monday, October 13, at 7 p.m. There is also the opportunity to enter an essay reflection on McBride's book in order to have the chance of personally meeting him.

*MUSOFFEE IS COMING! - So, everybody likes music. AND, everyone likes coffee. What would happen if you put them together and made it free? CRAZY-AMAZING! After much delay, Musoffee is starting up again on Thursday, October 16, at 9:30 p.m. in the Rec Room with a new format. Every other week we will have open mic time featuring a showcase artist. For our debut we will highlight the ridiculously spectacular melodiousness of MEAGHAN MAPLES! You will not want to miss this!

*WATCH COASTLINE NEWS LIVE THIS THURSDAY AT 8 PM! - Turn on those campus TVs to Channel 3, Thursday, October 9, at 8 p.m. to watch a live newscast created for you by your peers! Featuring, anchors Katie Conner and Rachel Fisher, sportscaster John Ponsiglione, entertainment guru Nikki Jimenez, and weather girl Sherene Ebrahimi. Channel 3: Your Channel!

*PETER SPRAGUE STRING CONCERT – Tuesday, October 7, 7:30 p.m. Concert will be held in Crill. Cost is $12 and $15, free to PLNU students.

GET YOURSELF PUBLISHED FOR FREE! - The PLNU Driftwood, a creative arts book published by students for students, wants your submissions in the following categories: Music, Art, Photography, Film, Non-fiction, Fiction and Poetry. This book is sold at the end of the year to anyone who wants to buy one! Submissions are due by October 15. You can pick up a submission form in the main office of Bond Academic Center and can turn in your submission there, or to driftwood@pointloma.edu. Please put the category you are submitting in the subject line if submitting by email. You may submit as many times as you want.
 

 Study Abroad Announcements

STUDY ABROAD DEADLINES ARE APPROACHING - For those of you studying abroad in the Spring 2009, YOU NEED TO START THE PROCESS NOW. Deadlines are being tightened this year and we are asking everyone to apply as early as possible. If you have already started the process, get your applications finished. If not, come in for an info session any day, M-F, at 4:30 p.m. or email us at studyabroad@pointloma.edu and find out what you need to do. Visit us at www.pointloma.edu/studyabroad to start reviewing programs and to download essential forms.

STUDY ABROAD INFO SESSIONS HELD EVERY DAY AT 4:30 P.M. - If you are thinking about studying abroad some time during your college career, please come to a study abroad info session. The sessions cover the process, forms and deadlines for studying abroad. You will also be able to take home program information for the countries in which you are interested. Please stop by the Study Abroad Office now located on the south side of Bond Academic Center in the Academic Support Center. Again, the sessions are held Monday-Friday at 4:30. See you then! www.pointloma.edu/studyabroad.

Other Announcements

*WIN A FREE GONDOLA CRUISE AND OTHER PRIZES TOO! - Come and take a quick assessment in Bond Academic and be eligible to win great prizes! Prizes will include gondola cruises, dinner for two at Hotel Del Coronado, Starbucks Coffee, Fresh and Easy gift cards, and much more. All assessments will be given in Bond Academic Center on:
-Monday, October 6, 2:30 - 7:30 p.m. in BAC102
-Tuesday, October 7, 12 - 2:45 p.m. in BAC104
-Wednesday, October 8, 4 - 8 p.m. in BAC102
-Thursday, October 9, 11 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. and 3 - 7:30 p.m. in BAC103
-Friday, October 10. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. in BAC104.
Look for posters around campus or on “Facebook” (WIN A GONDOLA CRUISE group) for more information.

*VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FALL FESTIVAL - If you are interested in volunteering at this year’s Fall Festival on Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., email Myra Fisher at MyraJFisher@pointloma.edu for more information and to sign up. This is going to be a fun event and a great opportunity for community service hours.

*FALL FESTIVAL - Join the Point Loma community at this year’s Fall Festival on Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. right here on campus. There will be free rock climbing, a petting zoo, music, bounce houses, food, and much more. This is a great time to interact with the neighbors and welcome them onto our campus.

*COMMUTER WHATEVER - Attention commuter students: Commuter whatever is this Wednesday, October 8, in the Commuter Lounge from 7:15 - 10 a.m. Come and get free coffee, bagels, and donuts! See you there!

*MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL - October is Monday Night Football Month in the Rec Room! Come and watch the Vikings face off against the Saints, snacks provided.

*SIPT: THE SOCIETY FOR THE INTEGRATION OF PSYCHOLOGY AND THEOLOGY - Join us for a conversation on Violent and Peaceful Social Change. It is Monday October 6th, 2008 at 8 - 9:15 p.m., in Cunningham Dining Hall. Contact me for questions dcardiel222@pointloma.edu. See you there!!!

*CITY HEIGHTS TUTORING - We need volunteers to help children with their homework in the City Heights area! We tutor every Thursday, leaving school at 3 p.m. and returning at 5:45 p.m. Spanish speakers also needed. Contact Courtney Pate if you are interested! cpate171@pointloma.edu

*CREATION CARE WEEK: MOVIE IN THE GREEK: WALL-E - Creation Care Week's Movie in the Greek: Wall-E! Friday, October 10, at 8 p.m. in the Greek Amphitheater. Free Food and drinks! Recycle game and earth prize!

BREWED AWAKENING - Tuesday, October 7, Creation Care Week, Colt Forum 7 p.m. (6:30 coffee). Eating Justice: Food justice, food security and community based agriculture. Presenter: Ellee Igoe, Community Food Security Coordinator for the San Diego chapter of the International Rescue Committee (IRC). www.theirc.org.

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.

KEYS TO TESTING SUCCESS

1. Get a good night's sleep followed by a good breakfast the day of the exam.

2. Avoid last minute cramming, but briefly review key terms and facts the morning of the exam.

3. Sit near the front of the class and plan to stay the entire time.

4. Read questions and directions TWICE, before answering questions.

5. Answer easy questions first. Answer every question---don't leave blanks.

6. Pay attention to the wording of questions, especially qualifiers such as always, most, never, usually.

7. For essay questions, make a quick outline or list before writing; make sure you have a clear thesis, followed by main points and examples.

8. For multiple choice questions and T/F, the first answer that comes to your mind is generally the correct choice unless you have misread the question.

9. Carefully reread all of the questions and answers, before turning your paper in.

10. After the exam is graded and returned, check with your professor if you have any questions about the material covered in the exam.