Message of the Week


 

CONGRATULATIONS:
To Associate Professor Dr. Imogene Foster whose entry in the 36^th All Member Show of the Morgantown Art Association has received the Award for Best West Virginia Art.  Her photograph, “Nature’s Palette,” was taken at Tygart Valley.  Dr. Foster’s entry is on display at the Benedum Gallery, 107 High Street, until October 25^th.

WHAT TO DO ABOUT GAME DAY 10/22/03:
The HSC will not close early.  Normal operating hours will be observed including Student Health Services.  The HSC library will maintain evening hours.  Faculty are responsible for managing their individual classes.  The Cancer Center clinic and Family Medicine clinic will close early.  Parking lots 80, 81, and 84 will remain open until 5:00 pm.

SECOND NOTICE - UNDERGRADUATE SPRING REGISTRATION:
Sophomore, Junior, and Senior nursing class sections are posted on the Student Services bulletin board.  See your academic advisor for pin number and assistance in registration planning for non-nursing courses.  Contact Mrs. Lisa Vidovich at 293-1384 or lvidovich@hsc.wvu.edu if you have questions.

Freshmen - your schedules have been submitted to Admission and Records for registration.  Contact Mrs. Lisa Vidovich if you have questions.

REMINDER - DECEMBER GRADUATES AND GRADUATION CONVOCATION 12/7/03:
Plans are being finalized for the School of Nursing convocation the morning of Sunday, Dec. 7.  You will soon receive information and invitations you can use to invite family and friends to the event.  You will need to wear academic gowns for this so order them from the bookstore now.  At the University convocation that same day in the afternoon, you will each be called to the stage by name and probably have your picture taken with President Hardesty.  Both of these events are important and proud moments for your family and we urge you to attend both of them.

FREE NORTON ANTIVIRUS INSTALLED FOR STUDENTS:
You can have Norton Antivirus installed on your computer for free this year.  Take your machine to the Service Center in Brooke Tower or in the Mountainlaire.  Service Center hours are 8:15 am to 4:45 pm.

WV JOB FAIR HSC JOHN JONES 11/21/03:
WVU Health Sciences Placement Services has scheduled a job fair from 10 am to 3 pm on Nov. 21 in John Jones conference center.  A list of exhibitors who will attend can be found at www.hsc.wvu.edu/placement

SCHOLARSHIPS:
McNair Scholars program recruiting.  WVU is accepting applications for the McNair Scholars Program which provides hope and opportunity for promising undergraduates who seek to pursue advanced graduate degrees.  Applicants must be first-generation and low-income student or a member of an underrepresented group:  African American, Hispanic American, or Native American.  Find out more about the program and other requirements and download an application at http://www.wvu.edu/~mcnair or contact program director anita.mayer@mail.wvu.edu or call 293-4316.  Application deadline is Jan. 31, 2004.

Promise Scholarship at WVU information about renewal requirements, leaves of absence, taking summer classes, and other frequently asked questions can be found at www.arc.wvu.edu/Scholars_Office/PromiseFAQ.htm

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
The Pittsburgh Mercy Health System offers a free Kaplan NCLEX Review Course to all GNs who accept employment with the Pittsburgh Mercy Health System:  Mercy  Hospital (Pittsburgh); Mercy Providence Hospital (Pittsburgh North Side); Mercy Jeannette Hospital (Jeannette, PA).  They also advertise a “generous sign on bonus” or loan forgiveness for Senior nursing students.  For more information contact Freda Dempster, 412-232-5511, fdempster@mercy.pmhs.org .

Juniors – Valley Health System (Winchester, Front Royal, Woodstock, VA) has a summer nurse extern program May 24^th through July 31^st with free housing available, day shift rate $10.50/hr.  You need current GPA of 3.0, two clinical faculty letters of recommendation, current BCLS certification, a completed VHS employment application.  Secure employment by Jan 9 and receive $50 FYE gift.  Contact Bettina Fiery, RN Recruiter, 1-866-712-3792.

Juniors – West Penn Allegheny Health System has 32-40 hours/week externships available.  For information 412-359-8772 (Allegheny General); 724-226-7262 (Alle-Kiski Med Center); 724-745-3914 (Canonsburg); 412-858-2410 (Forbes Regional); 412-734-6013 (Suburban General); 412-578-4267 (West Penn Hospital).

ALUMNI NEWS:
Reservations are still being accepted for the Alumni tour, reception, and banquet Friday, October 31.  Contact Judy Turner at 293-0761.

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Office of Student Services
School of Nursing
West Virginia University
304-293-1386 or (toll-free) 1-866-988-6877
www.hsc.wvu.edu/son