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Message of the Week
April 18, 2007
SENIOR CAPSTONE PRESENTATIONS – PLEASE ATTEND TOMORROW!
The Rural Health Team invites you to attend the senior capstone presentations on Thursday, April 19, 2007, 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM in the School of Nursing suite. The event is titled: Celebrating Service Learning Outcomes in Rural Health Settings." The senior nursing students have developed excellent projects and have made a difference in the lives of many West Virginians this semester through their competence, dedication and enthusiasm. We hope that you will come share this day!
MIKE GARRISON SELECTED AS WVU’S 22ND PRESIDENT
 Michael S. “Mike” Garrison, managing member of the Morgantown law office of Spilman Thomas & Battle PLLC, will become the president-elect of WVU, effective July 1, and the 22nd president of WVU on Sept. 21, 2007.
A respected public servant and immediate past chairman of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, Garrison, 38, was elected to the WVU presidency April 13, 2007, by members of the WVU Board of Governors, with the consent of the Higher Education Policy Commission.
The appointment concludes a search launched in the fall of 2006 involving consultation with faculty, students, staff, alumni, and others.
Click here for more details on our new President...
The humane society is having a Longaberger basket bingo
  April 29 at the Knights of Columbus in Star City. Doors open at noon and games start at 1:00. They are raffling off the discontinued Woven Chest and the canister set and could use some help from our nursing students with set-up, food and ticket sales! Please call Ruthann Shinn 296-6919. She also has plenty of tickets! The Humane Society is one of our favorite charities, so let’s go play BINGO!
STUDENT Parking Permit Renewals...
 Are now being accepted through Monday, April 30. Renewals may be completed on-line at https://parking.wvu.edu , or at the Parking Office located in the University Services Building between the hours of 7:30am to 4:30pm. This renewal will be for 14 months as the Parking Office aligns its permit renewal effective dates to the University's fiscal year. Rates for the upcoming renewal are $238 for a paved lot and $182 for a gravel lot.
New permits must be requested via a form from HSC Facilities Management (HSC room G 350) which is then taken to the Parking Office.
Temporary permits (May/June) can be requested through the Parking Office for those students in transition to an away clinical campus.
NURSING STUDENT NEEDS SPONSORS FOR THE MARCH OF DIMES WALK!
 Moira Farrell is a junior walking in the March of Dimes Walk America on April 28th 11:00am at the WVU Coliseum. This walk raises money for premature infants. Her team is the WVU chapter of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Please sponsor Moira’s walk – you can go to her sponsor site at http://www.walkamerica.org/Sunshine18mjf. You can also sign up to walk or form your own team. The important thing is to participate!
NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
The Jane Delano Society will award two $1,000 scholarships in May to undergraduate nursing students who have contributed volunteer service to Red Cross units. The American Red Cross Jane Delano Society Scholarship Fund was established in 2001 to advance nursing as a career option and to promote the involvement of young nurses in the Red Cross. The Society will award its third and fourth Norman Augustine $1,000 scholarships in May to
two nursing students who have contributed volunteer service to a Red Cross unit within the past 5 years. Nominations are due by Thursday, April 19, 2007. For complete details, see
http://www.redcross.org/services/nursing/0,1082,0_390_,00.html#scholarship.
The Tafford Uniforms Nursing Scholarship Program.
Starting in June 2007, Tafford Uniforms will award at least two (2) $1,000 scholarships in each of the spring and fall semesters. To qualify, applicants must have earned a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and be enrolled in one of the following accredited programs:
* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
* Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN)
* Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
* Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
* Associate Degree in Nursing
The application process is simple, visit www.tafford.com/scholarship/scholarship.htm
and complete the brief online application.
Blood Drives
 Wednesday, April 18 - 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. TODAY!!!
Friday, April 20 - 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Both blood drives will be in the John Jones Conference Center, Room A. To make an appointment log on to www.redcrosslife.org or call 1-800-GIVE LIFE. Thank you for giving the gift of life.
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IS SPONSORING A 5-K RUN TO BENEFIT  THE BARTLETT HOUSE
Please go to the website to get all the information you need to participate – raise money for a great cause and earn community service as well. The race is April 28 - www.runforcover5k.org Use internet explorer to access the site. Get some friends, form a team and Run for Cover!
Sonya Coulter and Dana Friend are forming a team for the 5K walk/run for the Bartlett House from the School of Nursing. Contact Sonya (304) 834-7305 or Dana (304) 288-8517 for details and to sign up.
 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND VOLUNTEER HOUR Opportunities Posted Daily
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KEEP BRINGING YOUR USED PC CARTRIDGES TO HEALTH RESTORATION
 We continue to raise funds for the Humane Society - $4 for every used cartridge – save the dogs and cats and the landfill as well! The animals need you! This is a year round project! We have donated nearly $2,000 with our used cartridges. Thanks so much contributing to this ongoing project.
LAZBOY SOFA CHAIR FOR SALE!
This opens into a twin size bed – gold chenille upholstery – about a year and a half old. Like new – excellent condition. $150 or best offer. Please contact Dr. Maiocco gmaiocco@hsc.wvu.edu
FINAL QUANTITIES - BURNING COUCH CANDLES – ORDER YOURS TODAY!
We actually have 8 left! E-mail bjurick@hsc.wvu.edu to order the ultimate Mountaineer item. $17 – benefits the WVU Student Nurses Association. Get ready for football season - Mountaineer style!
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