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Oct

PLNU One of Four San Diego Universities to "Rock Hunger"

Oct. 15-28, PLNU joins three other local universities – The University of California San Diego, San Diego State University, and California State University San Marcos – in Colleges Rock Hunger, a competitive food drive. The four San Diego universities will compete to raise the most donations – food or money – for the San Diego Food Bank. The drive is the result of a partnership between the San Diego Food Bank and the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, where the winning school’s name will be project for a week.

“It is my belief that PLNU is also meant to be a light to this community,” said Melissa Burt-Gracik, PLNU’s director of community life, who is heading the event along with 10 student volunteers. “That is why, as the only faith-based university participating in the Colleges Rock Hunger food drive, it is important to me that we have a strong showing of our support for the hungry of San Diego.”

Donations will be collected in bins at Fresh & Easy and Vons in Point Loma, as well as in bins located around PLNU’s campus. PLNU students, faculty, and staff will have the opportunity to purchase packages of food provided by Sodexo when they round up their purchase of a meal and donate the difference to the cause. Student volunteers will also pick up donations from faculty and staff offices.

On Wednesday, Oct. 17, students will participate in “Walk and Knock,” going door-to-door in the Point Loma community asking residents to bring donations to local grocery stores or to PLNU’s Fall Festival on Oct. 20. Fall Festival, which selects a nonprofit to support and highlight at each year’s event, has chosen Colleges Rock Hunger as this cause.

On Nov. 9, the Hard Rock Hotel will host a ceremony where the winning university will be announced. San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders and San Diego City Council President Tony Young will present a trophy to the victorious school.

To learn more or to donate, visit pointloma.edu/PLNURocksHunger.

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10
Oct

London Semester Fall 2013--Sign up NOW!

Ideal for second and third year students who still have GE requirements to fulfill, the London Semester offers a unique opportunity to study in the midst of the historical and cultural riches of the United Kingdom and European Continent with Drs. Carl and Ronda Winderl, Alan Hueth and Nigel Halliday. Especially suited for students interested in literature, theatre or communications, this program includes a 9-day UK tour at midterm and several long weekend breaks to allow for independent touring.

Cost is less than a semester at PLNU on a 15 meal plan, plus airfare.

Contact the Study Abroad Office at 619849-2972 for more information. Apply now as spots are typically filled by the end of October. Final application deadline is January 15, 2013.

 

Literature, Journalism & Modern Languages
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10
Oct

Spend Summer 2013 in Costa Rica with LJML

Take SPA101 and/or 102 towards your GE language requirement (4 weeks per course) and experience the culture of Costa Rica with LJML's Dr. Scott Bennett. Dates for SPA 101 are May 6-June 4; for SPA 102, June 10-July 6. A student is able to take one or both courses, with costs calibrated accordingly (4 weeks or 8 weeks).

To apply, go to www.pointloma.abroadoffice.net and select Find a Program. Deadline: March 15, 2013 

The program includes:

·         Language Partners 4-6 hrs per week

·          Five meals provided weekly

·          Two weekend homestays with host families

·          Excursion to Arenal

·          Participate in ministries with local churches

·          Cultural activities within San Jose

Literature, Journalism & Modern Languages
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10
Oct

Speech and Debate Competes in First Tournament of the Season

The PLNU Speech and Debate Team (Forensics Team) competed at the Pacific Southwest Collegiate Forensics Association (PSCFA) at El Camino College for its first tournament of the season Sept. 28. Joining them were members of the argumentation and debate classes, who were in their first ever tournament experience.

The debate follows a parliamentary format and delves into many different topics at each tournament. Students rely heavily upon the material they learn in their other classes, beyond the debate class, as well as the support of professors, who allow students to attend tournaments that conflict with classes.

No elimination rounds or speaker awards were presented at the tournament given the format of this particular contest. However, students were awarded the following certificates for their respective debates:

  • Open Division Certificate of Excellence (one loss): Haley Courtney, Sydney Awakuni, Christopher Danks, and James Wilson 
  • Junior Division Certificate of Superiority (no losses): Claire Schalin and Daniel Robert Spencer
  • Novice Division Certificate of Excellence: Hannah Andrade and Elizabeth Pode
  • Rookie Division Certificate of Excellence: Tess Andrews, Dani Bartello, Tyler Klindt, Mandie Lira, Josh Kimball, and Hayden Reynolds
Communications & Theatre
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10
Oct

Alum lands principal clarinet role

Congratulations to PLNU Concert Band alumna Sarah Schale (12) for being selected as UC Davis Symphony's principal clarinet player. Sarah is currently attending veterinary school at UC Davis.

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09
Oct

Students to Produce New Programs on Channel 23

PRESS RELEASE
Point Loma Nazarene University
Contact: Kalyn McMackin (760) 685-3312
Point TV: Channel 23 Public Relations Manager.
Advisor: Alan Hueth (619) 849-2358
Date: October 8, 2012
Written by: Kalyn McMackin

Students to Produce New Programs on Channel 23


 Have you ever wanted to be a part of making a short film, a television program or even a newscast?  Well, this semester, students from both the broadcast journalism and media communications major will have the opportunity to collaborate and produce as well as shoot and edit programs to be aired on Channel 23.  So far, eleven different shows are scheduled for the semester.


 Coastline News is Point Loma Nazarene University’s very own version of a twenty minute live newscast produced bi-weekly.  As part of an upper division course, students are responsible for producing and writing their own packages and scripts to be used during the newscast.


 “The most challenging show is always Coastline News because it’s live to tape,” said Alan Hueth, professor of Communication. “It’s complex in terms of the pacing and it’s complicated from every perspective and it’s timed to lines.”


 Point TV station manager, Gerrit Hoeks, is involved in the production of almost every show that Channel 23 airs. Like Hueth, Hoeks believes that Coastline News is the most difficult show to plan and tape.


 “Coastline News is by far the most complex show we produce,” said Hoeks. “It takes the most work and uses the most technology. It is also our most regular show, taping every other week.”


 In what could potentially be a controversial show, Seven Things You Must Know, is “going to be a one shot only kind of thing” set to discuss what everyone going into counseling for pornography addiction must know,  said Hueth. Aaron Reinecke, an addictions counselor, will be the primary focus for the show.


 Additionally, Late Night Loma serves as PLNU’s Saturday Night Live sketch comedy involving studio hosts and jokes. With a more comedic approach, the show has grown to be an anticipated and highly favored show by both students and faculty.

 
 Other shows to be produced this semester include Acoustic Showcase and Reel Students, two programs focused on highlighting student musical talent and film production work.  Also in the works, is 60 Second Challenge, up to three short films no longer than 60 seconds, and Heynouncements, an informal brief weekly update on Point Loma events and news created and produced by Channel 23’s own Kelsey Low.


 For more information on shows being produced this semester-- or if you are interested in being involved, contact Dr. Alan Hueth at AlanHueth@pointloma.edu. Until then, stayed tuned to Point TV-- Channel 23 to watch the latest student television and film work.

 

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