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 XAVIER eBULLETIN - No. 143 - December 17, 2007
The Week in Brief:
- Memorial Mass for Dr. Duane Johnson, Kelvin Bush
- John T. Scott Posters on Sale
- Stocking Stuffers: Xavier Wall Clocks
- Teach for America Deadline
- International Exchange Program Opportunity
- MHIRT Accepting Applications for Summer Program
- Xavier in the News
Memorial Mass for Dr. Duane Johnson, Kelvin Bush
There will be a Memorial Mass in the University Chapel at 12:00 noon MONDAY (Dec. 17) to remember Dr. Duane Johnson (Faculty – College of Pharmacy) and Kelvin Bush (Staff – Office of Technology Administration)(pharmacy), two Xavier employees who died earlier this month.
John T. Scott Posters on Sale
Unsigned copies of “Drexel’s Dreams” – the poster created by Xavier alumnus and renowned artist John T. Scott ’62 to celebrate the canonization of Saint Katharine Drexel in 2000 – are once again available for sale. Posters can be purchased at the Institutional Advancement Office, Suite 600, XU South, from now until Christmas break. Cost is $20 ($25 if mailed) with proceeds benefitting the new John T. Scott Endowed Art Scholarship Fund. Call ext. 7575 for more info. You can view the poster at http://www.xula.edu/institutional-advancement/drexelsdreams.html
Stocking Stuffers: Xavier Wall Clocks
Looking for that perfect Christmas gift for your favorite Xavierite? The New Orleans Alumni Club is selling Xavier wall clocks for only $27, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting student scholarships. Visit http://www.xula.edu/institutional-advancement/WallClock.pdf for a preview and order form.
Teach for America Deadline
The application deadline for the Teach for America program is Jan. 4, 2008. The program is open to all academic majors. Visit www.teachforamerica.org for more details.
International Exchange Program Opportunity
The Mount Sinai International Exchange for Minority Students is accepting applications NOW through Jan. 25, 2008 for its "expense paid" study abroad opportunity. Check out the details at: http://www.mssm.edu/cpm/education/iep_minority
MHIRT Accepting Applications for Summer Program
MHIRT (Tulane-Xavier Minority Health International Research Training) is now accepting applications for its 2008 summer research session. The deadline for applying is Jan. 25, 2008. The 10-12 week program offers research training opportunities for minority students interested in a career in international health research. Contact Dr. Baquet, Room 105, Music Building, for more info, or visit http://www.sph.tulane.edu/CEBGH/MHIRT
Xavier in the News
Longest Serving University President, ULL Head to be Honored
http://www.dailyworld.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071210/NEWS01/71210004
Clifton a Part of History
http://www.nola.com/sports/t-p/index.ssf?/base/sports-34/1197182691104270.xml&coll=1
[What is the eBulletin? How do I get my news included?]
The weekly eBulletin has been designated by the University Administration as the official vehicle for communicating non-urgent announcements and information to XU faculty, staff and students. It is usually distributed on Friday afternoon, covering the upcoming week. If you have an announcement or information about a campus event that you wish to submit for inclusion in the Bulletin, please e-mail it to xunews@xula.edu. Deadline for submissions is 10:00 a.m. Friday.
XAVIER eBULLETIN - No. 142 - December 10, 2007
The Week in Brief:
- Coaching Milestones
- Campus Ministry Sets Confession Hours
- John T. Scott Posters on Sale
- Stocking Stuffers: Xavier Clocks
- International Exchange Program Opportunity
- MHIRT Accepting Applications for Summer Program
- 3M Computer Lab Offers Extended Hours
- Xavier in the News
Coaching Milestones
Congratulations are in order for basketball coaches Bo Browder (Nuggets) and Dannton Jackson (Gold Rush), who recorded their 200th and 100th victories, respectively, at the Xavier helm this past week. Browder, 8-2 this season, is 201-75 in nine years at Xavier and is the school’s winningest women's coach. Jackson, 9-1 on the year, has posted a 100-41 record in his five years at XU.
Campus Ministry Sets Confession Hours
Confessions will be heard on the following dates in the University Chapel Reconciliation Room: THIS SUNDAY (Dec. 9) - 11:15 a.m. to 12 noon, TUESDAY (Dec. 11) – 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. and 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., WEDNESDAY (Dec. 12) – 11:00 to 11:45 a.m., THURSDAY (Dec. 13) – 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. and 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., and or other times by appointment, please contact Fr. Jeffery at ext. 5051.
John T. Scott Posters on Sale
Unsigned copies of “Drexel’s Dreams” – the poster created by Xavier alumnus and renowned artist John T. Scott ’62 to celebrate the canonization of Saint Katharine Drexel in 2000 – are once again available for sale. Posters can be purchased at the Institutional Advancement Office, Suite 600, XU South, this week until Christmas break. Cost is $20 ($25 if mailed) with proceeds benefitting the new John T. Scott Endowed Art Scholarship Fund. Call ext. 7575 for more info. You can view the poster at http://www.xula.edu/institutional-advancement/drexelsdreams.html
Stocking Stuffers: Xavier Clocks
Looking for that perfect Christmas gift for your favorite Xavierite? The New Orleans Alumni Club is selling Xavier wall clocks for only $27, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting student scholarships. Visit http://www.xula.edu/institutional-advancement/WallClock.pdf for a preview and order form.
International Exchange Program Opportunity
The Mount Sinai International Exchange for Minority Students is accepting applications NOW through Jan. 25, 2008 for its "expense paid" study abroad opportunity. Check out the details at: http://www.mssm.edu/cpm/education/iep_minority
MHIRT Accepting Applications for Summer Program
MHIRT (Tulane-Xavier Minority Health International Research Training) is now accepting applications for its 2008 summer research session. The deadline for applying is Jan. 25, 2008. The 10-12 week program offers research training opportunities for minority students interested in a career in international health research. Contact Dr. Baquet, Room 105, Music Building, for more info, or visit http://www.sph.tulane.edu/CEBGH/MHIRT
3M Computer Lab Offers Extended Hours
The 3M Computer Lab (first floor, Library) is offering extended hours now through Dec. 13 in preparation for Final Examinations. The revised schedule can be viewed at http://www.xula.edu/institutional-advancement/PREFINALS.pdf. For additional info, call ext. 5064.
Xavier in the News
Gold Rush 11th in NAIA rankings
http://www.xula.edu/athletics/news/2007/1205c.html
Nuggets tied for 21st in NAIA rankings
http://www.xula.edu/athletics/news/2007/1205b.html
Other Campus Events
Mon-Thu (10-13) – Final Exams Continue
[What is the eBulletin? How do I get my news included?]
The weekly eBulletin has been designated by the University Administration as the official vehicle for communicating non-urgent announcements and information to XU faculty, staff and students. It is usually distributed on Friday afternoon, covering the upcoming week. If you have an announcement or information about a campus event that you wish to submit for inclusion in the Bulletin, please e-mail it to xunews@xula.edu. Deadline for submissions is 10:00 a.m. Friday.
XAVIER eBULLETIN - No. 141 - December 03, 2007
The Week in Brief:
- Special Sunday Mass for December Grads
- John T. Scott Posters on Sale
- Advent Mission
- World Aids Day Activities
- Faculty Guitar Recital
- Christmas Toy Drive
- MHIRT Accepting Applications for Summer Program
- 3M Computer Lab Offers Extended Hours
- Xavier in the News
Special Sunday Mass for December Grads
Seniors who will be finishing classes in December are invited to Mass THIS SUNDAY (Dec. 2) at 12:30 p.m. in XU Chapel to receive special blessings, a special gift and lunch after Mass. For more info, contact Campus Ministry at ext. 7593.
John T. Scott Posters on Sale
Unsigned copies of “Drexel’s Dreams” – the poster created by Xavier alumnus and renowned artist John T. Scott ’62 to celebrate the canonization of Saint Katharine Drexel in 2000 – are once again available for sale. Posters can be purchased at the Institutional Advancement Office, Suite 600, XU South, this week until Christmas break. Cost is $20 ($25 if mailed) with proceeds benefitting the new John T. Scott Endowed Art Scholarship Fund. Call ext. 7575 for more info. You can view the poster at http://www.xula.edu/institutional-advancement/drexelsdreams.html
Advent Mission
Campus Ministry invites the XU Community to experience “Charge, Challenge, Choice: An Advent Mission” with the Rev. Roy Lee. Special events include: a guest preacher at Mass THIS SUNDAY (Dec. 2), at 12:30 p.m. and a Praise and Worship Night MONDAY (Dec. 3) at 7:00 p.m. (both in University Chapel), as well as a Lunch talk TUESDAY (Dec. 4) from 12:20 to 1:10 p.m. in the Administrative Board Room. Food will be provided at all events. For more info, call ext. 5051.
World Aids Day Activities
The Health Center is offering info and testing on Aids this week in recognition of World Aids Day (Dec. 1) There will be visual displays in the University Center TUESDAY-THURSDAY (Dec. 4-6) from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In addition, HIV testing will be available for Residence Hall residents on the following dates: TUESDAY (Dec. 4) at K.D., WEDNESDAY (Dec. 5) at St. Michael's, and THURSDAY (Dec 6) at St. Martin DePorres (for St. Martin and LLC residents).
Faculty Guitar Recital
The XU community is invited to attend a guitar recital by Music Department faculty member Guy West WEDNESDAY (Dec. 5) at 7:00 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall lobby. He will perform works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Santiago de Murcia, John Dowland, and others. The event is free and open to the public.
Christmas Toy Drive
The Volunteer Services office is sponsoring their annual Christmas Toy Drive NOW until 5:00 p.m. FRIDAY (Dec. 7). Groups, organizations or individuals interested in contributing should bring their MONETARY gifts to Room 316 of the University Center. All toys purchased by the office staff will go to a local group home and/or community center to meet the needs of youth of all ages and genders. Contact David Bocage at ext. 5132 or dgbocage@xula.edu for further info.
MHIRT Accepting Applications for Summer Program
MHIRT (Tulane-Xavier Minority Health International Research Training) is now accepting applications for its 2008 summer research session. The deadline for applying is Jan. 25, 2008. The 10-12 week program offers research training opportunities for minority students interested in a career in international health research. Contact Dr. Baquet, Room 105, Music Building, for more info, or visit http://www.sph.tulane.edu/CEBGH/MHIRT
3M Computer Lab Offers Extended Hours
The 3M Computer Lab (first floor, Library) is offering extended hours now through Dec. 13 in preparation for Final Examinations. The revised schedule can be viewed at http://www.xula.edu/institutional-advancement/PREFINALS.pdf. For additional info, call ext. 5064.
Xavier in the News
Francis Tops WWL-TV 's List of 10 Most Powerful New Orleanians
http://www.wwltv.com/sharedcontent/VideoPlayer/videoPlayer.php?vidId=196088
Med Students Want to Help Minority Communities
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071129/NEWS0201/711290337/-1/COLUMNS
Other Campus Events
Tues (04) – Basketball: Rush vs. Texas Wesleyan, 7:00 p.m., The Barn
Thurs (06) – Last Day of Class
Fri (07) – Quiet Day
[What is the eBulletin? How do I get my news included?]
The weekly eBulletin has been designated by the University Administration as the official vehicle for communicating non-urgent announcements and information to XU faculty, staff and students. It is usually distributed on Friday afternoon, covering the upcoming week. If you have an announcement or information about a campus event that you wish to submit for inclusion in the Bulletin, please e-mail it to xunews@xula.edu. Deadline for submissions is 10:00 a.m. Friday.
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