May 2008 Edition
GREETINGS FROM PARENT COUNCIL!
Whether you are the parent of a
freshman, a senior, or somewhere in between like me, the end of the 07/08 school
year at Loma calls to mind much success and accomplishment.
First let me congratulate the
parents of our graduating students who have completed their years here at the
Point. I know that each of you have invested much time, energy, money and
prayer into your child's future and their arrival at this stage of life. I am in
awe of you and your dedication to seeing the journey through to completion! I
remember sitting in the Greek that first day of NSO and being told in no time at
all we would be back here celebrating graduation; I cried then and I tear up now
remembering. Enjoy your day in the Greek - you've earned it! I applaud
you and your student for completing the journey.
I believe that is what sets Loma
apart...your participation in the education of the children we've
entrusted to this university. This involves being there for them and at times
not being there to rescue and let them grow from their experiences. It
makes me smile when I am on campus and I see you drop in for a visit. The
influence you have goes far beyond your own student. Community. Involvement.
Investment. Thank you for your contribution to the success of so many more than
your own!
Next year my time at Loma comes to
an end. I've been a Loma parent for 7 years straight now! I plan to make the
most of the summer and I hope you have an amazing break as well. Summer is such
a great time to re-group, draw together as a family and create some new
memories. Do it well, continue the legacy you have started. You are very loved
and respected here among your fellow parents at PLNU. I look forward to hearing
about your summer, celebrating the start of a new term in August and welcoming
the incoming families with big smiles at NSO. And as always, please let any one
of the Council know if we can be of encouragement to you during the break. It is
an absolute honor and privilege to serve you!
Shelly and Scott Tutt
Presidents, PLNU Parent Council
CAMPUS EVENTS
Class Schedule and Finals
Week:
May 2 – Classes End
May 5-9 -- Final
Exams Week
COMMENCEMENT 2008
What: Commencement
2008
When: Saturday, May
10
Where: PLNU Campus 3900 Lomaland
Drive
Commencement Schedule of
Events:
May 10 – Graduate Convocation,
10:00 a.m., in the Greek Theater
Undergraduate Convocation (College of Arts and Sciences, School of
Education, School of Nursing), 1:00 p.m., in the Greek
Theater
Undergraduate Convocation (College of Social
Sciences and
Professional Studies), 4:00 p.m., in the Greek Theater
For more information, and to see a
complete schedule of events for the weekend, visit the Commencement website.
May 10 – Residence Halls Close,
4:00 p.m. (See Residential Life Section for details)
May 23 – Final Grades
due
ATHLETICS
Check out the final schedule of
Track and Field, Softball, Men’s Tennis and Men’s Golf final tournaments and
playoff competitions for this year. See Athletics website for
details!
We are proud of all our student
athletes this past school year! Congratulations on the many
victories! Go PLNU SEA LIONS!
REMINDERS FROM RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Residential students are allowed to stay in the residence
halls up to 24 hours after their last exam, and then they must check out of the
halls. The exception to this policy is graduating students or
students involved in graduation ceremonies. They will have until
noon on Sunday the 11th of May 2008 to check out of their
room.
The reason for this move out policy is to ensure that
students who have to stay all the way until Friday for exams can be in an
environment that is quiet in order to give them the best chance to study.
Experience indicates that if students stay in the residence halls after
they are done with their exams that sound volumes increase as well as
damage.
Please also remind your student to follow the directions for
checking out that they are given by their RD. All of the check out
procedures are done so that the building can quickly be turned around to be used
for the Nazarene Youth Conference – Elev8.
Important Notice: PLNU Moves to Online Payment Service
PLNU will soon implement a new online electronic payment
(e-payment) system. The new e-payment system will permit students to pay their
tuition, fees, and room & board on-line by electronic payment directly from
a checking account (e-check) or credit card. Students will also be able to
authorize others (parents, relatives, guardians, etc.) to make payments on the
student’s behalf.
More information on this new service will be sent to all
students and parents by mail in the coming weeks.
Is your student
graduating? If so, you must be SO
proud. We are proud of your students as
well, and it has been a pleasure working with them and with you during their
time here at PLNU.
Please remind your student to keep an eye on his/her account
as we approach cap & gown pick-up (5/7 – 5/9). Many end-of-the-semester fines will be placed
on accounts the week of graduation, and all accounts must be paid in full
before seniors will be able to pick up their caps and gowns in order to walk in
the graduation ceremony. Also, we will
not be able to accept personal checks as payment to clear accounts, so please
plan accordingly. We are encouraging
your students to check their accounts online by visiting their portals and
clicking on “Current Statement of Account.”
If your student is continuing
here at PLNU, we are proud of them, too!
We will be sending out the first Fall 08 bill at the end of June. It will be sent to each student’s permanent
address and will be packed full of useful information, so keep an eye out for
it. Payment for fall will be due on
August 4, 2008.
If your student is taking classes this summer, payment will
be due upon receipt of the statement of account, which will be sent out in a
couple of weeks. Make sure that your
student has met with an SFS advisor as well, to discuss financial aid and
payment options.
Your students will be able to see their anticipated charges
for summer and/or fall as soon as they register for courses by visiting their
portal and clicking on “Forecasted Statement of Account.” Keep in mind that charges may change as your
student adds or drops courses.
Please contact us right away if you have any questions about
your student’s statement of account. We
are called and committed to serving you and your students. We can be reached at 619-849-2538 or sfs@pointloma.edu.
Have a great Summer!
A YEAR IN REVIEW
PLNU News
News happens all over
the Point Loma campus. Please take a look at some of this year’s
recent headlines…visit our News
website.
Study Abroad
This year, more than
230 Point Loma students studied abroad for semester or summer sessions.
The growth and reputation of the program is receiving national attention.
In the latest Open Doors study (http://opendoors.iienetwork.org/), PLNU ranked
16th (amongst Master’s Degree-granting institutions) for percentage of
undergraduates participating and 20th for the number of students. Compared to
the national average of 2%, PLNU is providing study abroad programs for over 10%
of its students per year and is being used as a model by other
universities.
More importantly,
PLNU remains focused on serving students before, during, and after they study
abroad, providing academic advising and cultural awareness training before they
leave and re-entry programs to assist in their readjustment to the U.S. upon
their return. It is when they return, that we see the true impact these academic
experiences are having on students. Andra Jacques, one of the over 25% of this
year’s graduating seniors who participated, says, "Studying abroad was
absolutely the best decision of my life so far. My study abroad advisor
encouraged me to go somewhere a bit different and I wound up in Sicily. I now
encourage anyone I can to immerse themselves in another culture, and hopefully
find out who they are in the process."
More Information
visit the Study Abroad
program's website.
LoveWorks
190 PLNU students,
faculty, staff and alumni will pariticpate in LoveWorks short-term mission teams
for this coming summer.
Countries where Point
Loma will serve:
Bangladesh
Dominica
Dominican
Republic
Rwanda
Liberia
Nepal
India (Nursing
Department)
Peru
Thailand
Ukraine
Mexico (a mission
camp for high school students led by PLNU)
More Information,
visit the LoveWorks website.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS for your next visit to San Diego!
PLNU and Bartell Hotels offer a unique opportunity for friends and
family to receive reduced rates at some of the finest hotels in San Diego and at
the same time contribute to student scholarships at PLNU.
Find out more
information about this incredible partnership that will benefit you and many
PLNU students!
MEET YOUR PARENT COUNCIL
THANK YOU 2007-08 Parent Council for your continued support of PLNU
and all the hard work you have done to help connect parents with the university
through activities, communication and prayer. Congratulations to
those of you “graduating” with your student! We look forward to
seeing those of you continuing to serve on the Parent Council next year.
Meet the rest of your Parent Council!
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