BU Ice Hockey Club wins championship

The newly formed BU Ice Hockey Club won the Mid-Atlantic Invitational Hockey League championship. The six team league consists of Susquehanna University, Moravian College, PSU-Berks, DeSales University and Northampton Community College. The BU squad won the championship with a 6-2 victory over PSU-Berks on Sunday in Whitehall.

BU to host oratorical contest

The BU Forensics Team will host the Annual Woman's Christian Temperance Union's Intercollegiate Oratorical Contest on Thursday, March 12, in Bakeless Center, room 207. All Bloomsburg University students are eligible to compete in the contest. Cash awards will be presented to the top three speakers immediately following the contest. Competitors must present an 8-10 minute speech on the use of alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, or pornography and their related problems. More specifically, the speech should focus on the effects of these items as it relates to the health and happiness of the individual, the protection of the home, safety, crime, and economic impact. The winner of the contest must be available to speak at the state WCTU contest on Tuesday, April 14. All interested students must register with Neil Strine, director of forensics, by Thursday, Feb. 26, at 5 p.m.

Intramural rosters due March 12

The spring intramurals season is arriving soon. Register now before spring break as the roster deadline is Thursday, March 12, by 5 p.m. The spring season includes: Men's Flag Football, Men's Indoor Soccer, Women's Outdoor Soccer, Women's Indoor Field Hockey, Coed Softball, Coed Indoor Volleyball, Coed Tennis and Coed Dodgeball.

Games begin Monday, March 23. Roster forms can be picked up at the Intramurals Office located in the Student Recreation Center or downloaded (pdf). For information, contact the Intramurals office Monday through Thursday, from 1 to 5 p.m. at 389-4885 or by e-mail.

Take the Eco-Quiz

As part of Recylcemania on campus, the SOLVE Office is sponsoring a weekly eco-quiz. This week's question is:

What material never wears out and can be recycled forever?

Individuals can e-mail answers to stvolser@bloomu.edu or can drop off answers at the SOLVE Office before 4:30 p.m. Friday. Name, e-mail, and phone number should be included with the answer. All correct submissions will be entered into a drawing and one person will be randomly chosen to claim the prize, which is a $10 gift certificate to OIP for this week.

The winner of the $10 gift certificate to Steph's Subs for Week 3 of the Eco Quiz is Katie Goldin. The correct answer to the question regarding usage of paper and wood products was that each of us uses one 100-feet tall Douglas Fir tree per year.

BU's Catholic Campus Ministry is honored

Bloomsburg's Catholic Campus Ministry group was awarded the Catholic Campus Ministry Vocation Ministry Exemplary Award on Saturday, Feb. 21. BU's CCM student leadership team, Father Don Cramer and Sister Debbie Borneman received the award at a ceremonial mass at the Cardinal Keeler Center in Harrisburg, at the invitation of Bishop Kevin Rhoades. The Vocation Ministry Exemplary Award is given to seven college campuses every other year. In addition to Bloomsburg, the award went to: Long Island University, Iowa State University, University of California at Los Angeles, Northwestern University, the Most Rev. Gregory M. Aymond from the Diocese of Austin and Chancellor Mark Wrighton, Washington State University, St. Louis, Mo.

Campus climate report available

Members of the campus community may read the complete campus climate report and offer feedback and suggestions on Blackboard. Printed copies of the report are available at Andruss Library and the Social Equity Office, 115 Waller Administration building. An independent three-person panel prepared the report after investigating incidents at the homecoming dance last November. Instructions on how to log in to Blackboard are located at http://ot.bloomu.edu/blackboard.

Governor's proposal could spur construction

Richard Rugen, vice president for administration and finance, outlined what the tough economic conditions mean to BU during the Thursday, Feb. 12, meeting of the Planning and Budget Committee. As widely reported in the media, Gov. Ed Rendell's proposed budget includes tuition assistance for students at PASSHE universities and community colleges from the proceeds of video poker. The governor's budget also provides additional funding for capital projects to stimulate the economy and create construction jobs. At BU, that proposal means Sutliff Hall may be renovated a year earlier than expected, he said.

Initial plans for Sutliff include adding a third floor and bumping the front of the building toward the Academic Quad, said Sandra Kehoe-Forutan, representing the Space and Facilities subcommittee. Construction could begin as early as spring 2010.

Student art exhibit in Old Science lobby

Students from Professor Grimsley's art classes will exhibit their artwork in the lobby of Old Science until Thursday, Feb. 26. There will be three exhibits on display and are open to all students. Line: Famous Faces includes art that requires drawing recognizable facial features with wire in three dimensions. Repeat Pattern Design, Fabric Design: Surface consists of hand painted patterns that repeat to offer a new perspective and innovative designs. The last exhibit is entitled Studio Quilts: 2D Mixed Media and is the creation of hand dyed fabrics with wild colors and forms that result as sculptural, wearable or functional.

Participating students include: Jillian Ash, Kim Barnes, Kelly Kadish, Kaitlin O'Brien, Nicole Patton, Nicky Frank, Kim Krieger, Kyria Yanoviak, Dianna Bogan, Ryan Forbeck, Marcy Geyer, Krystal Gurley, Mary Jack, Allison Martin, Jason Stine, Hillary Trainer, Taylor Troutman, Devon Oberkircher (intermediate student), and Gary Wetzel (advanced student).

Paradise Found: BU semi-formal dance

Break out those dance moves for the Paradise Lost semi-formal dance on Saturday, March 21, at 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Kehr Union Ballroom. Signups will be in advance at the Kehr Union Information Center beginning Thursday, Feb. 19. Admission in advance will be $3 per person, $5 per couple. At the door, it will be $5 per person, $8 per couple. A free gift will be given at the dance to the first 50 people who sign up in advance. There will be dancing, hot and cold finger food, drinks and door prizes. A contest for the best dressed female, male and couple will also be held. To enter the best dressed contest, sign up in advance at the Kehr Union Information Center by March 19 when you sign up for dance tickets. Photos of the contestants will be taken in the Ballroom Lobby prior to the dance.

BU to hold Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Conference in March

The Frederick Douglass Institute for Academic Excellence and Immigrant Matters are holding their Ninth annual Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Conference on "Immigration, Globalization and the Politics of Identity." It will take place on April 16 and 17 in Kehr Union.

The conference will include student presentations, community information fair, immigrant student plenary session and a Frederick Douglass Learning Community student performance. A session with representatives of local government and community organizations will discuss Barack Obama's presidency and the future of America. The musical group, Rebel Diaz, will also perform.

Undergraduate students are welcome to submit proposals for 10-15 minute presentations addressing any aspect of the conference theme. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: immigration law reform, Americans immigrating abroad, racial and ethnic identity abroad, immigration in America, literary or artistic representations of identity, Barack Obama's America, racial and ethnic identity in America or class, gender, and/or sexual orientation and identity.

Submit summaries or abstracts, including presentation title and student contact information by March 27, to Dr. Tina Entzminger at bentzmin@bloomu.edu.

Take the Eco-Quiz

As part of Recylcemania on campus, the SOLVE Office is sponsoring a weekly eco-quiz. This week's question is:

In one year, each of us uses approximately how many 100 foot-tall Douglas fir trees in paper and wood products?

Individuals can e-mail answers to stvolser@bloomu.edu or can drop off answers at the SOLVE Office before 4:30 p.m. Friday. Name, e-mail, and phone number should be included with the answer. All correct submissions will be entered into a drawing and one person will be randomly chosen to claim the prize, which is a $10 gift certificate to Steph's Subs for this week.

The answer to last week's question is that 33 to 35 percent of coal's potential energy is converted to electricity in a power plant, the rest being lost to heat. The winner of the $10 gift certificate to Quizno's for Week 2 of the Eco Quiz is Samantha Dragan.

Roongo's Road Trip contest

The University Store is offering a $500 prize for the winner of their new Roongo's Road Trip contest. Beginning today students can purchase a Gund stuffed husky at the University Store for only $10 and photograph or video their little Roongo as he travels along with them on their spring break vacation. Digital video clips or photograph slide shows can be submitted to the University Store up until March 15th for entry in the contest. The winner of the $500 prize will be announced on March 20, 2009 and the winning video will be posted on the University Store website. Contest rules can be found in Roongo's suitcase which is attached to each stuffed Roongo, and can also be found on the store's website..

Bio Club sponsoring trip to Philly museum

The Biology Club has seats available on a bus trip to visit the Mutter Museum in Philadelphia this Saturday, Feb. 21. Departure will be at 7 a.m. from the Second Street in the area near the Scranton Commons and Elwell Hall and the return to campus will be between 7 and 8 p.m. on Saturday. Fee for a seat on the bus is $25 and the museum is $6 with student identification. The Mutter Museum contains many displays illustrating the human body, pathologies, and medical instrumentation. Those interested should contact John Hranitz by Friday at noon at jhranitz@bloomu.edu or 389-4130.

Parking ticket payment change

Effective Monday, March 9, University Police personnel will no longer receive payment (cash, checks or money orders) for parking tickets at the police office. Parking tickets can be paid in person at the Business Office, located in Waller Administration Building during normal business hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Payments can also be made online with a credit card, debit card or eCheck. Payment after hours, weekends, and holidays can be deposited in the Business Office Night Depository box located on the door of the Business Office.

CGA election results

• President - Gia Adornetto
• Vice-President - Anikka Brill
• Treasurer - Jeff Bajorek
• Secretary - Kristina Kachur

Fall Dean's List released

The BU's Dean's List for the fall 2008 semester has been released. Full-time degree students whose semester QPA is 3.5 or higher in 12 or more semester hours of coursework for which a grade or grades are received are be named to the Dean's list for that semester. See the list.

Martin Luther King Jr. Award winners

Five individuals were presented with BU's Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Awards at the 15th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet Feb. 6. The honorees are Kambon Camara (faculty), Donna Counterman (community); Andy Stout and Ashley Ryman (student) and Robert Wislock (staff). The award is presented annually to individuals who have been active in social justice issues. Details.

Who have you Caught in the Act?

Members of the BU family perform remarkable acts of service, kindness and thoughtfulness every day on campus and in the community. A new program, "Caught in the Act," provides a way to recognize these good deeds and say "thank you."

"Caught in the Act," part of BU's STRIVE program, came about as a result of a recent survey and aims to increase the number of people who are recognized for making BU a better place to learn, live and work.

So, how can you nominate someone for "Caught in the Act?" Anyone, including parents, staff, students and faculty, can complete and submit a short nomination form found on posters around campus. Nominations will be collected bi-weekly, and all nominees will receive notes of appreciation and small gifts as a "thank you" for making BU a better place.

Changes in the STRIVE program

The long-standing STRIVE Award will now be presented quarterly and will continue to recognize individuals and groups for exceptional quality, creativity and service that has a significant university-wide impact or represents an outstanding act of service to others. This award is now open to any employee, faculty, staff and those that work in ancillary services of the University. STRIVE Award recipients will receive a plaque, fleece vest, gift cards for merchandise at the University Store and local businesses, Aramark lunch coupons and Celebrity Artist Series tickets, with values up to $600.00. The STRIVE Nomination Form can be found in the public "BU Documents" folder on the "S:" Drive.

Questions regarding the STRIVE Committee's award programs can be e-mailed to STRIVE@bloomu.edu.

Students invited to submit essays for Diversity Summit

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is inviting students to submit an essay for consideration to serve on a student panel during the 2009 Diversity Summit, which will be held April 23 to 24 in Harrisburg. The deadline to submit essays is Monday, March 9. All costs to attend will be covered by Bloomsburg University of PA and the Office of the Chancellor. Essays should define the "diversity in the curriculum" and explain why is it important to promote diversity in curriculum and how would you accomplish this. Essays should be a maximum of 500 words, type written with 1.5 line spacing and a 10 point minimum type size and one-inch margins. Essays should be submitted to the BU Office of Social Equity, Room 114, second floor Waller Administration Building . If you have any questions, call 389-4553. More information on the essay submission.

Student group offers tax-filing help

BU's Student Accounting Association is offering free tax help to qualified residents of Columbia and Montour counties. The help sessions, offered through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, will run through Wednesday, April 15, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 130 W. Third St., Bloomsburg. Help sessions will not be held March 2, 3 and 4.

David Cook tickets on sale

The Bloomsburg Student Concert Committee of CGA presents David Cook in concert on Monday, March 16, at 9 p.m. in Carver Hall, K.S. Gross Auditorium. David Cook is the season 7 winner of American Idol. Also performing will be special guest Ryan Star.

All seats are reserved. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m. at the Kehr Union Info Center window in Multipurpose Room B. Tickets will only be sold to members of the Bloomsburg University community from February 13 through 18. Prices are $15 for B.U. undergraduate students and B.U. graduate students, faculty and staff with a paid Spring '09 Community Activities card and $25 for B.U. graduate students, faculty and staff with just a B.U. ID. Each person may buy 2 tickets with his/her ID. There is a 2 ticket limit per person. Ticket sales for cash and check will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Credit card sales will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. There will be a $2 convenience fee per ticket for credit card sales. Visit David Cook's website at www.davidcookofficial.com.

Student PSEA to meet Feb. 17

BU's Student Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) will hold its first meeting Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 8 p.m. in Kehr Union, Multicultural Center. Presenter Daniel Kaye will discuss classroom management. Kaye was an 11th and 12th grade English teacher at Wilson Area School District for 35 years. Members and non-members are welcome to attend this presentation. Light refreshments will be provided. For further questions, please contact adviser Caryn Terwilliger or president Melissa Scotto.

Organizations invited to participate in Wellness Fair

Organizations are invited to participate in the Annual Wellness Fair on Friday, April 3. The fair, organized by the Science and Health Sciences Living and Learning Community, is held in conjunction with the annual Health Science Symposium. This year's keynote speaker is Terry Wise, J.D., renowned author of "Waking Up: Climbing through the Darkness" supporting our theme, "Health and Wellness through Mental Well Being." For information on how to participate, please visit the fair website.

Jared Box toy drive to aid children battling cancer

In memory of Jared, a child who lost a fight to cancer, there will be a toy box donation project for children battling cancer in hospitals. The project will run from Monday, Feb. 16, through Friday, Feb. 27. Participants are asked to purchase a plastic box the size of a show box, pick a gender and age group from under 2, 2 to 4, 4 to 8, 8 to 11, or 11 and up, purchase small toys to put in the box, decorate the box and drop it off at the front desk of any residence hall or collection box on campus. Please do not include food items. Donations are welcome at any time in the Students Activities Office in Kehr Union.

Take the Eco-Quiz

As part of Recylcemania on campus, the SOLVE Office is sponsoring a weekly eco-quiz. This week's question is:

At most, what percentage of coal power's energy in a power plant converts to electricity? The remaining amount is lost as waste heat, benefiting no one and often harming the surrounding ecosystem.

Individuals can e-mail answers to stvolser@bloomu.edu or can drop off answers at the SOLVE Office. Name, e-mail, and phone number should be included with the answer. All correct submissions will be entered into a drawing and one person will be randomly chosen to claim the prize, which is a $10 gift certificate to Quizno's for this week.

The answer to last week's question is that a five-minute shower uses 10 to 25 gallons of water while a bath takes approximately 70 gallons. The winner of the $10 gift certificate to Bloomin' Bagels is Kelly Booz.

Husky Ambassador applications available

Students interested in becoming a member of the Husky Ambassadors may pick up an application at the front desk of the Fenstemaker Alumni House or at the Kehr Union Information Desk. Completed applications should be turned in to the Alumni House no later than Friday, Feb. 27, at 4 p.m. The Husky Ambassadors offer a unique opportunity to get involved with BU on a level not available to every student. This is an opportunity for you to join an organization that you can help shape and mold into your own while making friends and connections that will last a lifetime. For additional information, e-mail Nate Conroy or call 389-4215.

Graduate Hall directors wanted for fall

Residence Life is now accepting applications for anticipated Fall 2009 Graduate Hall Director (GHD) vacancies. GHDs are responsible for managing the daily operations of their assigned residence hall or apartment complex. They directly supervise 1-2 Assistant Hall Directors (AHDs) and 7 - 25 Community Assistants (CAs). A GHD is an integral part of the residential community experience on campus. To apply to be a GHD for Fall 2009, interested applicants must submit 1) a cover letter, 2) resume , 3) proof of admission to a Graduate School program at Bloomsburg University and 4) Three letters of reference. Deadline to apply is: Thursday, April 9, by 4:30 p.m. These materials should be sent directly to: George Kinzel, assistant director of residence life, 400 East Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA, 17815. Any questions regarding the GHD position and/or the selection process, please email Mr. George Kinzel at gkinzel@bloomu.edu.

Primus Technologies supports EET scholarship

PRIMUS Technologies Corporation of Williamsport, a leading electronics manufacturing services provider, has contributed $5,000 to the P. James Moser Engineering Technology Scholarship. Shown from left are Robert Marande, dean of the College of Science and Technology; Frank Pellegrino, vice president of marketing and sales for the circuit assembly operation at PRIMUS; Peter Stine, chair of physics and engineering technology; and Dr. P. James Moser, retired chair of physics and engineering technology who led the creation of the program in Electronics Engineering Technology. Pellegrino has been a member of the Industrial Advisory Board of the Electrical Engineering Technology program since the program's inception.

Flu attacks campus; tips on what to do

Bloomsburg University and the Bloomsburg community have been hit by a viral flu, which, unfortunately, was not included in this year's flu vaccine. Utilization of the Student Health Center and the Bloomsburg Hospital Emergency Room by BU students has tripled this past week due to flu cases.

The Health Center reports that the flu attacks its victims quickly with the following symptoms which develop within a matter of hours:

• Fatigue
• Head and chest congestion
• Body aches
• Fever which may spike to 103 degrees in adults and higher in children
• Nausea vomiting and diarrhea
• Some sufferers also have irritated eyes with drainage (viral pink eye)

These symptoms tend to last for 5 to 7 days. Complete recovery may take up to 2 to 3 weeks. Unfortunately, there is no magic pill to eradicate symptoms. Anti-virals, such as Tamiflu, if taken within the first 48 hours of developing symptoms may lessen the severity of symptoms and shorten the duration of the flu by 1 to 2 days.

Health Center staff say treatment with medication is aimed at symptomatic relief with over the counter decongestants/antihistamines and Tylenol or Advil. The most important aspect of treatment is to remain hydrated by forcing fluids, resting and preventing the spread of illness to others (covering your mouth when coughing or sneezing, NOT sharing drinks or eating utensils, opening windows to air out rooms). The most important way to prevent the spread of the flu is to stay away from others until the symptoms begin to subside.

Share the love, give blood

This February, you have the chance to warm someone's heart through blood donation with the American Red Cross. Tuesday, Feb. 17, and Wednesday, Feb. 18, Bloom is contributing to the cause and will host blood donations from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Kehr Union Ballroom. All presenting donors will have the chance to win a $250 VISA gift card. To make your appointment, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or visit www.nepagivelife.org. More on the Remember page.

American Idol winner David Cook to perform

The Bloomsburg Student Concert Committee of CGA presents David Cook in concert on Monday, March 16, at 9 p.m. in Carver Hall, K.S. Gross Auditorium. David Cook is the season 7 winner of American Idol. Also performing will be special guest Ryan Star.

All seats are reserved. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m. at the Kehr Union Info Center window in Multipurpose Room B. Tickets will only be sold to members of the Bloomsburg University community from February 13 through 18. Prices are $15 for B.U. undergraduate students and B.U. graduate students, faculty and staff with a paid Spring '09 Community Activities card and $25 for B.U. graduate students, faculty and staff with just a B.U. ID. Each person may buy 2 tickets with his/her ID. There is a 2 ticket limit per person. Ticket sales for cash and check will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Credit card sales will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. There will be a $2 convenience fee per ticket for credit card sales. Visit David Cook's website at www.davidcookofficial.com.

Governor Rendell proposes more than $519 million for PASSHE

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), of which Bloomsburg is a member, would receive a base appropriation of $498.5 million next year under Gov. Edward G. Rendell's proposed 2009-10 Commonwealth budget. The governor's proposal would provide PASSHE with the same level of funding as was appropriated for the current fiscal year. Governor Rendell in October asked PASSHE's Board of Governors to set aside as much as $22 million of the 2008-09 appropriation to help the state through its current economic crisis. Commonwealth revenues are expected to be down by as much as $2.3 billion by the end of the fiscal year on June 30. PASSHE would receive a total of $519.2 million in state funding in 2009-10 to support its basic operations and a variety of special projects. The governor also said the state would provide $130 million in capital funding to PASSHE next year for campus construction projects, double the amount the System has been receiving in recent years. More from PASSHE.

Program by award-winning author and filmmaker rescheduled

BU's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance, postponed by inclement weather in late January, has been rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 23.

The program will include a student forum, "Hope and Change: Fulfilling Our Greatest Possibilities," from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Kehr Union, Multicultural Center and a presentation by M.K. Asante, "Power, Change and Social Transformation: A New Generation of Political Thought," at 7 p.m. in Carver Hall, Kenneth S. Gross Auditorium. The events are free and open to the public. More information on the Arts page.

MLK Reading Project

Students in Sharon Solloway's Personal Mastery and Advanced Mindfulness class chose an assignment option to participate in an act of service in honor of President Obama's invitation to celebrate MLK Day as it was originally intended: as a national day of service. Students choosing this option volunteered in elder care facilities, helped elderly relatives with shopping and house cleaning, distributed food to the homeless, cared for younger cousins and siblings, volunteered at a women's center, tutored, and read to the children in day care at the Bloomsburg YMCA. From left the BU students reading to YMCA day care children areLuke Betley, Miracle Brown, Chris Williams and Niya Thorn.

Practice GRE exams offered for all majors

Psychology Association will host a Practice GRE Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to noon in McCormick Center, room 1303. A complimentary breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. The Exam will begin promptly at 9 a.m. Registration for the Practice GRE begins on Monday, Feb. 9, and must be done by Wednesday, March 11, at 4 p.m. to ensure a spot in this popular event.

Registration hours are as follows: MCHS 2155 on Mondays 9 - 10 a.m., Wednesdays 1 - 2 p.m. and Thursdays 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. You may also register in MCHS 2111 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. or Wednesdays 1 - 4 p.m.

The cost of the Practice GRE is $10 (cash only) due at registration. GRE scores will be confidential and sent directly to you. All majors are welcome. Event organizers say the experience will be worth your time and money even if you don't have time to study. For more information contact Mary Katherine Duncan by e-mail or phone at 389-4469.

University Writing Center announces location, hours

The University Writing Center is open in its new Andruss Library location and will remain open until the last day of classes. Staffed by BU undergraduates from several majors, the Writing Center offers one-on-one consulting sessions to BU students at work on writing projects. Until June 30, the Writing Center will be located in Andruss Library, Room 134 (the old Extended Hours Study area), not far from the Circulation Desk.

No appointments are necessary. Writers can drop by any time during our open hours and are welcome to bring work-in-progress from any class and at any stage of the writing process, from outlines and notes to completed drafts and revisions. Faculty, staff, or students with questions about what the Center can help with are encouraged to contact the director at Terry Riley.

Center hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Colleges Against Cancer selling Candygrams

Colleges Against Cancer is selling Candygrams for Valentine's day in the Warren Student Services Center lobby. Choose from chocolate, sweet tarts or a lollipop to send to the person of your choice for $1. We will deliever them on Feb 13th! All proceeds will go towards Relay For Life! For more information contact Danielle Yoder by e-mail.

Orientation Workshop Leader applications available

Applications are now available for students interested in becoming an Orientation Workshop Leader (OWL) for 2009-2010. To apply, students must have at least 12 completed credits; a 2.0 or higher GPA; and be in good academic and social standing. Applications are due Feb. 13. If you have any questions, please call 389-4595 or e-mail storient@bloomu.edu. Applications are available at the following locations:

• Orientation Office - Room 203, Student Services Center from 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Information Desk in Kehr Union
• Residence Halls - for students living in the halls

Take the Eco-Quiz

As part of Recylcemania on campus, the SOLVE Office is sponsoring a weekly eco-quiz. This week's question is:

A full bath tub requires 70 gallons of water, while taking a five-minute shower only uses __to __ gallons of water.

Individuals can e-mail answers to stvolser@bloomu.edu or can drop off answers at the SOLVE Office. Name, e-mail, and phone number should be included with the answer. All correct submissions will be entered into a drawing and one person will be randomly chosen to claim the prize, which is a $10 gift certificate to Bloomin' Bagels for this week.

Minderhout, Ding presented with ICS awards

The Institute for Culture and Society recognized two faculty members with scholarship awards at its welcome reception Tuesday evening. Sheng Deng, political science received the ICS 2008 Award for Outstanding Scholarship. David Minderhout (shown at right), anthropology, was presented with the Institute for Culture and Society's Lifetime Achievement Award. For information about how to nominate someone for the 2009 awards contact Vera Viditz-Ward or Marion Mason.

Apply for an internship in Harrisburg

BU is seeking applicants for the Fall 2009 Harrisburg Internship Semester. Students who have an interest in any aspect of state government and can make a semester in Harrisburg part of your academic program, are encourage to compete for this opportunity and to talk with their faculty adviser and/or department chair about this internship and its potential contribution to your academic program. For further information, please click here.

Broadway star Simone to give 'Valentine' show at BU

The singer/songwriter/performer who pays tribute to her mother in her professional name, Simone, will perform at BU as a part of the Celebrity Artist Series Friday, Feb. 13, at 8 p.m., in Carver Hall, Kenneth S. Gross Auditorium.

The star of the Broadway tours of "Rent" and "Aida," Simone is known for her wide vocal range and her skill for lyrical interpretation. Born Lisa Celeste Stroud, Simone adopted her professional name in tribute to her mother, the jazz and blues icon Nina Simone, also known as the "high priestess of soul."

Message to the Bloomsburg Community

President David Soltz takes a moment to address the Bloomsburg community on the impact of the current economic downturn on students, faculty and staff. In this brief video synopsis, the president provides information on financial aid resources, salary increases, job security, cost saving measures, construction projects and the need for continued support from our Alumni community. Read his full message or see a video.

MBA foundation courses offered over five weekends

Non-business students interested in completing a Masters in Business Administration can now take all of the foundation requirements in only two compressed courses over 5 weekends each. Core Concepts in Business I and II will be offered in Spring 2009. Students who complete these courses will be deemed to have completed all of the foundational requirements necessary to start coursework in the MBA program. There is still time to sign up for these courses. Interested students can be undergraduates with 60 credits and a GPA of 2.5 or higher, graduate applicants, or undergraduate non-degree students. These courses do not count for business majors unless with approval from your department chair. Interested students need to contact department secretary Traci Mitchell at tmitchel@bloomu.edu or 389-5321, or department chair, A.R. Korukonda at akorukon@bloomu.edu or 389-4773 of your interest by e-mail of telephone by Jan. 30.

Photographer exhibits photos of urban Africa

BU is hosting an exhibit of works by Kerry Stuart Coppin, through Feb. 13. The exhibit, "Hidden Names/Complex Fate: Photographs of Urban Africa and the Diaspora," is on display in Haas Gallery on the second floor of the Haas Center for the Arts.

An artist's reception will be held Thursday, Feb. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the artist will give lectures at 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. The exhibit, reception and lectures are free of charge and open to the public.