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Message of the Week
February 07, 2007
SNA IS SPONSORING A LONGABERGER BASKET BINGO! MARCH 4, HSC CAFETERIA!
Mark your calendars for a fun Sunday afternoon supporting the SNA and having a chance to win some great baskets. Tickets are $20 in advance and will be available at the door as well. Doors open at 1p and bingo begins at 2p. 20 games plus raffles and fun! For more information or to purchase tickets, please get in touch with sdaily@mix.wvu.edu, etaylor2@mix.wvu.edu, skullman@mix.wvu.edu or mdavis36@mix.wvu.edu.
HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO MEET THE SCHOOL OF NURSING DEAN CANDIDATES - CAMPUS SCHEDULE
As you know, Dean E. Jane Martin is retiring in June and a search has been underway for the next great Dean of the SON. The two remaining candidates are coming in February and will make presentations to the School during their visits. All presentations will begin at 4p in the Hostler Auditorium. The candidates will present their visions for the future of nursing and the School.
Dr. Georgia Narsavage – Thursday, February 8
Dr. Nancy Ridenour – Monday, February 12
A question and answer session will follow each presentation. Students are encouraged to attend these presentations and to meet your future Dean.
SNA FORMAL TICKETS – LAST CALL!
 If you are not a member and would like to join it is 15.00.
Non members can come as guests of a member.
Gail Van Voorhis has the sign-up sheet in an envelope outside her office so you can stop by and fill it out, attach the money or check and slip it under her door if she is not there.
If you have paid and missed Gail in her office, she will have your tickets at the door. Cost is 35.00/ person or 65.00/ couple.
Seniors who are off campus:
Please email Gail a completed registration form and get the money to her ASAP.
Hope this finds you all warm and ready to dance!
MON POINTE CONTINUING CARE HOME IS HAVING A VALENTINE PARTY
 for its residents. The party is Feb. 13 at 6:30p. We will need volunteers to help set up, decorating, assist in getting the residents ready by doing hair, make up and nails. We will also need help with serving food and clean up after the party. Any one interested in helping with this fun project should contact Rhonda Hamilton Activities Director (hamiltonr@monhealthsys.org) or (304-285-2720). All help will greatly be appreciated.
SNA FUNDRAISER
Elder-Beerman is having a huge 1-Day Sale March 3rd. In order to participate in the sale, shoppers must have a coupon book. Inside you will find a coupon for $10 off any purchase of $10 or more, 8 -20% off any 1 item coupons, and a couple other specials. We will be selling  these coupon books for $5 each. We get to keep 100% of the profit from the coupon books. SNA current has 50 books.
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY SCHOLARSHIP
Students enrolled in the MSN program, who are planning to graduate in two years or less, are eligible to apply for one $1000 scholarship. The criteria are: 1. the student is enrolled at least part-time in an accredited nurse practitioner program, 2. the student plans to practice in the Ohio Valley after graduation, 3. the student is in good academic standing, and 4. the student must submit a 500 word essay on why he/she wishes to practice in the Ohio Valley. The scholarship will be a one time award to an individual. Application deadline: May 1, 2007 and the award notification will be made July 1, 2007 for the 2007-2008 academic year. Any student interested in applying for the scholarship should contact Dr. Mary Jane Smith for the application.
FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORE, AND JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP INFO
 Information on the 2007-2008 scholarship process and an application form was mailed to all freshmen, sophomore, and junior nursing students' permanent addresses during the Winter Break. You must submit the completed application to the Office of Student Services and file your FAFSA by February 9, 2007, to be considered for a School of Nursing scholarship for academic year 2007-2008. Last year, several students did not meet the deadline for filing the FAFSA and could not be considered for scholarships, so make sure that you file the FAFSA early. Funds are limited and are awarded on the basis of combined academic achievement and financial need.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
AfterCollege, in conjunction with AACN, is offering scholarships for doctoral, master's, RN to BSN, and BS/BA to BSN students. Information is available at http://www.aftercollege.com/groups/aacn.asp?id=27258498. Students must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Scholarships will be in the amount of $2500. The deadlines for 2007 are April 30, July 31 and October 31.
GRADUATE STUDENTS GRADUATING IN MAY
 MSN and doctoral students planning to graduate Spring 2007 will need to submit, to the HSC graduate office, an application for graduation by, Friday, February 16, 2007. “Application for Graduation” forms are available at http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/resoff/gradprograms/forms.asp. Please complete the entire form including diploma address; Admissions & Records requires the address even if mailing is not requested. The electronic thesis and dissertation (ETD) submission deadline is May 4, 2007 at 4:00 pm, http://www.libraries.wvu.edu/theses/submit-deadline.htm.
SUPPORTING THE FAMILIES AND SOLDIERS HEADED TO IRAQ
The family support group from the US Army, Delta Co. 2-16 is selling t-shirts with the above logos to benefit the soldiers who are deploying to Baghdad next Tuesday. Proceeds will be used to send care packages to the soldiers. It is 6,869 miles from Ft. Riley, Kansas to Iraq and the families are with our soldiers every step of the way. Both t-shirts are priced at $13 each. "MILES OF SUPPORT" comes in a ladies’ raspberry colored v-neck short-sleeve, with the design on the front in black. Sizes S-2XL. The "WALK TO IRAQ" is a baseball t-shirt, white with red sleeves. The back says “Miles of Support with the # “6,869” done in baseball style. Youth sizes S-L and Adult sizes S - 3XL. If you would like to support our troops (my son is among those who will be in Baghdad next week), please e-mail bjurick@hsc.wvu.edu for more information. Payment is due before the orders can be placed. Please bring checks, made payable to Betty Jurick, Health Restoration ($13 for each shirt you would like to order). Deadline for ordering: February 13.
FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Black History Month was founded in 1926 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the black educator, activist and son of slaves who dug his way from the West Virginia coal mines to the Ivy League, where he earned a Ph.D. from Harvard.
The Center for Black Culture is set to celebrate February’s Black History Month with a full slate of events built around the power of words and the ways they examine and enhance the African experience in the 21st century. “NOMMO: The Power of the Word” is the theme of the campus observances that begin Feb. 1. Highlights include the appearances of three internationally acclaimed writers and thinkers: poet and Africana Studies pioneer Askia Toure, spoken word artist Marc Marcel and best-selling author Omar Tyree.
Here are some of the events remaining this month:
Feb. 15 - “An Evening with Omar Tyree,” WVU’s Black Student Union hosts the novelist at 7 p.m. in the Mountainlair Rhododendron Room.
Feb. 21 - “Dr. Goddess.” Dr. Kimberly Ellis becomes her alter ego, “Dr. Goddess,” in her one-woman show from 7-9 p.m. at the Towers Gold Ballroom.
Feb. 28 - African-American Read-In, traditional read-aloud event sponsored by Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honorary Society, 6-8 p.m., Laurel Room, WVU Mountainlair.
 HAPPY 140TH BIRTHDAY, WVU!
WVU will celebrate its 140th birthday today, with cakes, giveaways and a door-decorating contest for Lincoln Hall residents. President David C. Hardesty Jr. is scheduled to attend the cutting of a WVU birthday cake at 11 a.m. in the Mountainlair commons area. Free pieces of cake will be given to students, faculty and staff. Dining Services is also producing more than 1,300 cupcakes for dining areas in Boreman, Stalnaker, Arnold, Summit, Cafe Evansdale and Hatfields. Also today, the University will be giving away 2,000 rally rags during the 7:30 p.m. WVU-Pitt basketball game at the Coliseum
T-SHIRT CONTEST FOCUSES ON ALCOHOL EDUCATION
 WVU’s School of Medicine Alcohol Education Program will sponsor a t-shirt design contest aimed at addressing alcohol safety prior to spring break. The contest is open to all WVU students on all campuses, and students are encouraged to create original designs that are fun and creative, but not obscene or indecent. The grand prize for the winning entry is an 80 gigabyte Apple iPod, as well as having the design printed on t-shirts that will be distributed prior to spring break in late March. Deadline for submissions is March 5 by 4 p.m. Designs can be up to two colors only. Students can submit their entries either in a high quality 8.5 x 11.5 print out, or send them electronically. If sending a digital entry, the required format is a JPEG file (300 DPI). Send to: Dr. Ruth Kershner, Department of Community Medicine, P.O. Box 9190, Morgantown, WV 26506 or email rkershner@hsc.wvu.edu. Info: 293-7440.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND VOLUNTEER HOURS!
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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!
A LIMITED NUMBER OF BURNING COUCH CANDLES HAVE ARRIVED!
They are very popular and going fast. Priced at $17 - please e-mail bjurick@hsc.wvu.edu to reserve yours now. The sale benefits Student Nurses Association!
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