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For the Week of
August 25 - 31, 2008
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If you have information to submit for future Weekly Messengers, please e-mail Anita Joslyn in the Public Relations Office, call 732-1384, or access the Weekly Messenger Form. Submissions must be received by noon on Friday to appear in the next week's edition.
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This Week's Events
A complete list of activities and events can be viewed online on the Activities Calendar. Some require RSVPs or pre-registration, and others may be ticketed events. Please look ahead on the list of activities to plan for those that require action in advance.
Activities and events previously listed in the "Opening of School Calendar" are now exclusively available online at http://www.edinboro.edu/, keyword: Activities Calendar, and can be submitted via e-mail to joslyn@edinboro.edu. Carefully check your information before you send. We CANNOT issue corrections for information submitted inaccurately. If there is an attachment you would like to include, please submit it in Microsoft format.
News and Announcements
- Student Volunteers Needed - The Sexual Violence Victim Advocate Program is a peer education program designed to increase campus awareness about sexual violence and its impact on men and women through comprehensive and innovative education. Advocates are primarily Edinboro University students, but faculty and staff are also welcome to participate. Training is required and will be offered on campus in September. To apply or for more information, contact Dr. Barbara Siple at 732-2252 or bsiple@edinboro.edu. Details.
- Attention Students:
- E- REG (ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION) FOR Fall 2008 is a secure website where students will enter and indicate that they will attend classes in the upcoming semester. E-REG opens Tuesday, August 19th before classes begin and ends at midnight on Monday September 1st. This lets us know if a student is "really here". Students can access this site anywhere they have an internet connection. It is critical that students visit the E-REG site. Access the site by typing in "EREG" in the keyword search on the University home page to record your intention to attend classes this 2008 fall semester.
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FIRST DAY ATTENDANCE FOR Fall 2008: Students must attend classes on the first class day. Faculty will take attendance and report daily any student marked as a "non-attend" will be removed from the class, freeing seats for other students during the add period. It is imperative that you attend classes and that you make sure your instructor knows that you are present in class.
- E- REG (ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION) FOR Fall 2008 is a secure website where students will enter and indicate that they will attend classes in the upcoming semester. E-REG opens Tuesday, August 19th before classes begin and ends at midnight on Monday September 1st. This lets us know if a student is "really here". Students can access this site anywhere they have an internet connection. It is critical that students visit the E-REG site. Access the site by typing in "EREG" in the keyword search on the University home page to record your intention to attend classes this 2008 fall semester.
- In loving memory of Melanie Lewis, family, friends and Edinboro colleagues have established a scholarship in her honor. "Mel" as she was affectionately known by many, served as Director of Graduate Admissions and was an employee of Edinboro University for over 19 years. She is remembered for her love of family and giving spirit. She touched the lives of many who will always remember her acts of kindness. Gifts to the Melanie Lewis Memorial Scholarship may be made to the Development Office, Alumni House, Edinboro, PA 16444, on-line or by contacting (814) 732-1778.
- To improve the security of EUPnet, effective August 1, 2008 Sophos will be the only Anti-Virus program supported on Edinboro University's Networks. This includes the residence hall network, EUP campus network and "SCOTAIR" wireless network. Sophos is used by all University pc's and is being provided free of charge to all valid EUP account holders. In order to download your free copy go to: http://www.edinboro.edu/ keyword: sophos antivirus. If you already have Sophos installed on your personal machine it will still be necessary to install the new version and reconfigure the application according to the instructions. For assistance feel free to stop in to the Technology Help Center in Ross Hall or call one of our technicians at 814-732-2111. Help Center hours of operation are available at http://www.edinboro.edu/ keyword: technology help center.
- The Keyword Search field on http://www.edinboro.edu/ was recently upgraded to a full-fledged search of the Edinboro University website. While the keywords will still exist and provide access to your favorite pages on our website, searches will occur in both our keyword database and the web pages without any additional steps.
If you use keywords now, you may continue to use them. If you would like to search the University website for any word or phrase, simply enter it into the Search box, which has been renamed "Search" from the previous "Keyword Search". Your term will automatically be checked against both our keyword database and the content of the University web pages, with the results displayed for you by Keyword Results and Google Results. If you need additional information or instructions, click on the "About Keywords/Search" link that is now available below the Search box. You may need to refresh your browser window once to have this new feature loaded.
If you have any questions, please contact the Technology Help Center at (814) 732-2111.
- Attention Faculty, Staff and Alumni: If you have written a book in 2008 the Marketing and Alumni Office would like to hear from you. We are planning an upcoming story in the Edinboro News that will feature books written by Edinboro faculty, staff and alumns. Please email the details, including title, price, publisher and a short (1-2 paragraph) synopsis of the book. Send information to mgoellner@edinboro.edu.
- The "Edinboro Express" bus service schedule is available online at this link. There will be no service provided on Monday, September 1, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. For more information, contact Mike Robel, EUSGA, Inc., Director of Operations, at 732-1473 or mrobel@edinboro.edu.
- State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) - Summer is just around the corner and this month's SEAP article, "Life Balance: Healthy matters to keep in mind," provides timely advice designed to help make your family vacation more fun and less stressful. View the article online at this link and choose "Monthly SEAP Article."
- The Pennsylvania State Education Association and the Erie Playhouse are together offering Edinboro University employees "Erie Playhouse Educators Night" season tickets at a cost of $112. The discounted season tickets are for Wednesday evening performance dates. Some restrictions apply. Tickets may be ordered by completing the attached form, or by contacting the Erie Playhouse Box Office at 454-2852, ext. 0. The first performance is Wednesday, September 10. Flyer. Order form.
- Edinboro University's 2007-2008 Fact Book is available online at http://departments.edinboro.edu/upirci/custom/FB0708WEB.pdf. Details.
- Mexico Study Abroad, December 28, 2008 - January 9, 2009. One class is offered: LAS590 Gender, Language and Cultural Images instructed by Dr. Jerra Jenrette, History and Anthropology Department, Professor Amanda Frantz-Mamani, Foreign Languages Department, and Professor Suzanne Winterberger, Art Department. Estimated cost including airfare, hotel and admission to the majority of museums and historic sites visited is $1,900 per student and $2,200 per non-student. Tuition/Fees are not included in this amount. Enrollment is limited. For more information, contact Dr. Jerra Jenrette at 732-2575 or jjenrette@edinboro.edu, or Linda Kightlinger at 732-2770 or lkightlinger@edinboro.edu. Details.
- Attention Faculty/Staff: Lenovo is now the recommended computer manufacturer for University purchases. Demonstration models are set up for your review at the Technology Help Center in Ross Hall. Computer Showcase has posted pricing online for recommended models at http://www.csonline.net/edinboro/ for University purchases and http://www.csonline.net/edinboro/students for employee and student personal purchases.
- Attention Edinboro University Faculty and Staff - Verizon Wireless, through its government program, offers discounts to Edinboro University employees including student employees. The Employee User Enrollment Form and instructions are online at this link. Details.
- Attention Faculty and Staff: Participation Matters! Giving to the Annual Fund is the best way to support our students and academic departments. You can demonstrate your belief in the future of Edinboro by making a gift through payroll deduction or by giving an outright gift. Secure online gifts can be made at https://secure.edinboro.edu/forms/donation.html. For more information, contact Marilyn Goellner, Director of Annual Fund and Stewardship, at 732-1778 or via e-mail at mgoellner@edinboro.edu.
- Call for Nominations - 2009 Distinguished Alumni Awards: The Edinboro University Alumni Association invites you to nominate distinguished alumni whose achievements merit these prestigious awards. Deadline for nominations is October 1, 2008. For more information contact the Alumni Office, (Brenda Tucci) 814-732-2715, or use the online nomination form. Details.
Gallery Exhibits and Library Displays
Baron-Forness Library:
- "Traveling Once Again," from the Erie County Historical Society. The display is a collection of pottery and basketry from a time when it was a great adventure to travel west and collect native American crafts.
Upcoming Events
- Apache Helicopter Display, Wednesday, August 27, in the field across from Lawrence Towers (behind Ghering Health Center), 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Food and refreshments will be provided. for more information, contact the ROTC Office, Hendricks Hall G-29, at 732-1616. Details.
- Benefits Fair for Edinboro University Faculty and Staff, Thursday, August 28, Miller Hall gym, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.. Don't wait until you are ready to retire to start planning your retirement - come to the Benefits Fair to learn more about your retirement options, tax sheltered annuities, deferred compensation and other services and products. Representatives from TIAA-CREF, AIG Valic, ING, SERS, PSERS, PSECU, PNC Bank, Great-West and APSCUF will be participating. There will be raffles, prizes and giveaways for all who attend. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the Human Resources Office at 814-732-2703 or hrfr@edinboro.edu. For details please go to http://www.edinboro.edu/departments/hr/ and select Upcoming Event - Benefits Fair - August 28, 2008.
- Edinboro Community Day with the Erie SeaWolves, Friday, August 29, game begins at 7:05 p.m., Jerry Uht Park. Erie SeaWolves vs. Akron Aeros. Tickets are available at the President's Office and at the Alumni House. Details and ticket information.
- 2008 Homecoming Weekend, October 3-4. Homecoming theme: "It's going to be Marvel-ous." Float theme: "Comics." View the full calendar of events online from http://www.edinboro.edu/, keyword: homecoming. Details.
- Edinboro University Alumni Association 17th Annual Alumni & Friends Homecoming Golf Outing, Friday, October 3, 2008, Culbertson Hills Golf Resort.
The Homecoming Golf Outing has become a fun event and one of the premier golf outings in northwestern Pennsylvania, while supporting great programs for Edinboro University and its Alumni Association. Please consider supporting the University through participation in the golf outing, sponsorship and/or donating prizes. For additional information, contact the Alumni Office at 814-732-2715 or 1-800-526-0117.
- Edinboro University Alumni Association 17th Annual Alumni & Friends Homecoming Golf Outing, Friday, October 3, 2008, Culbertson Hills Golf Resort.
- Activities Calendar - You can review a complete listing of upcoming events on the University's webpage. Some activities and events may require RSVPs or pre-registration, and some may be ticketed. Please look ahead on the list of activities to plan for those that require action in advance. Go to http://www.edinboro.edu/, keyword: calendars, choose Activities Calendar. Details.
Frank G. Pogue Student Center and McComb Pool Hours of Operation
Frank G. Pogue Student Center Hours
- Building Hours:
Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, noon - 11:00 p.m. - Fitness Center Hours:
Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, noon - 9:00 p.m. - CORE and Climbing Gym Hours
Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Fitness Center Membership is free to current students with valid Edinboro University ID, to faculty and staff for $75 per semester, and to alumni for $37.50 per semester. Membership payments are made at the Bursar's Office in Hamilton Hall. Bring your receipt to the fitness center along with your Edinboro University ID for a validation sticker. Details.
McComb Pool Open Swim Hours
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Thistle Post E-Newsletter
The current and archived editions of the Thistle Post can be viewed online from the Edinboro University homepage at http://www.edinboro.edu/, keyword: Thistle Post.
We would like share the good news about all the many "Great Things Happening" here at Edinboro University. Please submit information about your accomplishments and 'already happened' events for use in the Thistle Post e-newsletter. Information may be e-mailed to Anita Joslyn, joslyn@edinboro.edu.
To receive the monthly, electronic announcement when a new issue is posted, e-mail joslyn@edinboro.edu and request to be added to the distribution.
Purple Thistle Award
The Purple Thistle Award is designed to recognize employees for their exceptional work above and beyond the call of duty. Any staff of faculty member can nominate any candidate for his or her exceptional efforts.
If you know of a potential candidate who is deserving of recognition, please call or e-mail Sid Booker in the Human Resources office (sbooker@edinboro.edu) and tell us why your nominee should receive this honor. For more information contact Mr. Booker at 732-2810 or Brian Pitzer in the Public Relations Office at 732-1731.
