CONGRATULATIONS:
Senior Alaina Christy was commissioned into the United States Air Force Nurse Corps as a Second Lieutenant on December 17, 2003. Following completion of the NCLEX exam she will leave for Officer Training in Montgomery, Alabama. She will then be stationed at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, for four years after her nurse transition training in San Antonio, Texas.

Junior Christy Stout and husband Randy had baby girl Kaitlyn Alexis on December 12th. This wonderful Christmas present weighed in at 6 lbs. 14 oz. And was 19 inches long.

IMPORTANT INFO:
If you took a class through another college last semester, be sure you requested a transcript of that work to be sent to Admissions and Records at the Health Sciences Center. This is not automatically done by the college where you took the course. If you have questions about this, contact Mrs. Lisa Vidovich at 293-1384.

HELP WITH BLOOD DONATION 1/21/04:
Give blood from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Wednesday, Jan. 21 in John Jones Conference Center 1, 2, 3. Earn 2 hours of community service for one unit of blood at this special drive. Call 598-4095 for an appointment.

EVERYONE WELCOME AT INTERNATIONAL FORUM AND POTLUCK 2/4/04:
Bring a covered dish for 4-6, Indian Dish preferred (with recipe) or you may bring fruit, fruit juice, or something else that is interesting to Food and Culture of India program Wednesday, Feb. 4 in John Jones Conference Center 1, 2, 3. Doors open 6 pm, discussion of international cultures is at 6:30 pm, potluck meal is at 6:40 pm. See notice on Student Services’ bulletin board for more information.

SIGMA THETA TAU MEETS 2/17/04:
Alpha Rho Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, International Nursing Honorary, will hold a business meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17, in John Jones Conference Center from 5:00 to 6:00 pm.

RA & GA APPLICATIONS:
Housing and Residence Life is currently accepting applications for RAs and GAs to work in the residence halls. Applications are available at any of the residence halls. Applications are due January 21st and interviews will be held the weekend of February 21st.

SENIORS – FREE NCLEX WORKSHOP 2/28/04:
West Virginia University Hospitals is holding a free workshop Saturday, Feb. 28, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm in WVU Eye Institute Auditorium (2nd floor). For more info and to register contact WVUH Human Resources, 598-4075 (1-800-453-5708) or wvuhjobs@rcbhsc.wvu.edu.

FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP INFO:
A memo detailing the 2004 Scholarship process and an application form were mailed to your permanent address from Student Services on December 10, 2003. The deadline for returning the form to student services and for filing your FAFSA form is February 6 if you wish to be considered for a School of Nursing scholarship. Funds are limited and are awarded on the basis of combined academic achievement and financial need.

STUDY ABROAD GRANTS:
Office of International Programs has grants to support study abroad or research and training experiences abroad. Competition is open to full and part-time undergrad and grad students enrolled for Spring 2004 semester. Up to $1,000 each has been awarded in the past, most often to help students defray costs of international round trip airfare. Deadline for application is Feb. 27. Awards announced in April. Need completed GEO Grant application, course transcript, 1500 word essay or project description, personal references and a budget. Contact Patricia Patteson at 293-6955 or Patricia.Patteson@mail.wvu.edu for more information. Applications from web at www.wvu.edu/~intlprog/sfgeo.html or pick up at 139 Stansbury Hall.

STUDY ABROAD IN COPENHAGEN:
Denmark’s International Study Program is offering a program in English "Nursing in Scandinavia: Context & Clinical Practice." For more information see Dr. Gross in Student Services.

SPIRIT OF NURSING AWARD:
Undergraduate nursing students are invited to submit applications for the Spirit of Nursing Award, an award jointly sponsored by the Army Nurse Corps and the National Student Nurses Association. Our school will select the best candidate from applications submitted to Student Services. See Brandy in student services for copy of application. Deadline for submitting completed applications to Student Services is January 28, 2004.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
Faculty Gail Van Voorhis and students will be building a Gazebo from a kit for the residents of Unity Manor Apartments on January 19th, Martin Luther King Day. Start time is 8:30 am. Place is 400 North Willey Street. Boy Scouts are providing lunch so a head count of volunteers has to be given in advance. Sign up now on SNA bulletin board at Student Services or at Gail’s office. Contact Gail for more information at 293-0298. 

Kaleidoscope Community Learning Centers, Monongalia County Schools, has volunteer and service learning opportunities for students. Volunteer commitments can range from a couple of hours to regularly scheduled participation at Brookhaven, Mason-Dixon, Mountainview, North, or Riverside elementary schools. See bulletin board for more info.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
New grad tuition refund is being offered by the West Penn Allegheny Health System. See bulletin board for more info.

Summer nurse externships are being offered by the West Penn Allegheny Health System. See bulletin board for more info.

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