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Message of the Week
January 31, 2007
FEBRUARY 02, 2007 - GO RED FOR WOMEN DAY
 Everyone (men too!) can support the fight against heart disease in women by wearing red. It's a simple, powerful way to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke. By joining together with thousands of women, companies and organizations, and cities across America, you'll help the American Heart association support ongoing research and education about women and heart disease. Nursing students can help by helping with blood pressure screenings for the Go Red Campaign,
11a - 2p in the HSC cafeteria.
SNA FORMAL
The SNA Formal will be held on Friday, February 16th from 7-11pm at
Hotel Morgan. Tickets will be on sale at the front desk of Health
Promotion on Wednesday and Thursday from 11-2 and Friday from 11-1. If there is not a
student at the front desk, please see Brenda (the secretary in the
back). Tickets are $35.00 per person or $65.00 for a couple. The
dinner choices are Chicken Parm, Chicken Florentine, and Pasta
Primavera. Dinner will be served around 7:30pm. Your ticket includes a
non-alcoholic beverage of your choice with dinner. There will also be
a cash bar available for other drinks. Hotel rooms are available at a
discounted rate ($90). Please contact Hotel Morgan to reserve your
room.
FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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.
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.
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 three 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. Cynthia Persily – Tuesday, February 6
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.
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 January 31, 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.
BLOOD DRIVE
 There will be a blood drive on Wednesday, February 14, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the John Jones Conference Room A. Appointments can be made online at www.givelife.org giving code WVUHSC or call 1-800-GIVE LIFE. Students receive community service hours for donating. Thank you for giving the gift of life. Free Navy Blue Fleece scarf to all presenting donors while supplies last!
HAPPY 140TH BIRTHDAY, WVU!
 WVU will celebrate its 140th birthday Wednesday, Feb. 7, 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 on Feb. 7, 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.
SUBLET TENANT NEEDED 
Townhouse for rent 104 Queen Anne Colony, Morgantown. Rent 875.00 mo,
No Pets. This is a sublet through May. Lease may be extended through Merrimont Properties. Please call Barbara at 304-671-6536 or email at
bwrigh11@mix.wvu.edu.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND VOLUNTEER HOURS!
Click on the following:
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!
BURNING COUCH CANDLES SOLD OUT – MORE ON THE WAY! RESERVE YOURS!
E-mail bjurick@hsc.wvu.edu to order the ultimate Mountaineer item. $17 – benefits the WVU Student Nurses Association.
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Office of Student Services
www.hsc.wvu.edu/son
304-293-1386 or (toll free) 1-866-988-6877
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