http://www.stvincent.edu/april_13_2005/special_announcements http://www.stvincent.edu/oblates_of_saint_benedict_to_meet_april_17 <P>The Oblates of Saint Benedict, Latrobe Deanery, and all others who are interested will meet at 6:15 p.m. on <B>Sunday, April 17</B>, in the retreat lounge at St. Emma Monastery in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Greensburg</st1:place></st1:City>.&nbsp; (Please note the change of time and place.)&nbsp; The Benedictine theme to be treated will be “Friendship,” based on the Chapter 16 of the book <I>Benedict’s Way, </I>with emphasis on faithfulness in human relationships.&nbsp; Those who have copies of the book should bring them; copies will be supplied to others. Those who wish to make the day of recollection at St. Emma from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or just to come to supper before the meeting may phone the Benedictine Sisters at 742-834-3060. </P> http://www.stvincent.edu/oblates_of_saint_benedict_to_meet_april_17 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:31:19 -0500 http://www.stvincent.edu/panel_offers_advice_on_graduate_school <P><B>Dr. Jennifer Koehl</B>(panel coordinator), assistant professor of biology, <B>Dr. Holly Rine</B>, assistant professor of history and <B>Dr. Gene Torisky</B>, assistant professor of philosophy, engaged over 20 students who are contemplating applying to graduate or professional school in a panel discussion at an event sponsored by Career Services on March 17. The panel addressed the process, writing cover letters, identifying and using resources, understanding timetables, preparing for the interview, developing relationships with faculty, identifying an advisor and selecting alternate paths if not accepted. (Shown in photo are Dr. Rine, speaking, and seated, Dr. Torisky and Dr. Koehl.)</P> http://www.stvincent.edu/panel_offers_advice_on_graduate_school Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:31:19 -0500 http://www.stvincent.edu/phi_alpha_theta_to_initiate_new_members_on_april_21 <P>There will be a brief Phi Alpha Theta initiation ceremony on <B>Thursday, April 21</B> at 12 noon, in the Humanities and Fine Arts Conference Room, which adjoins the office of the Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts, <B>Fr. Rene Kollar, O.S.B</B>. Inductees should plan on attending. New members include <B>Erin Urick, Virginia Leiner, Martin Schenck, Jack Miniotis, Lauren Kemerer, Zack Clark, Crystal Crouse</B> and <B>Rachel Karpency</B>.&nbsp;&nbsp; </P> http://www.stvincent.edu/phi_alpha_theta_to_initiate_new_members_on_april_21 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:31:20 -0500 http://www.stvincent.edu/public_relations_office_hiring_work-study_students2 <P>The Public Relations Office is currently accepting resumes for two part-time work-study positions for fall semester.&nbsp; If interested, please submit a resume to the Public Relations Office, second floor, Alfred Hall.</P> http://www.stvincent.edu/public_relations_office_hiring_work-study_students2 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:31:20 -0500 http://www.stvincent.edu/world_day_of_prayer_for_vocations_to_be_observed_april_17 <P>In response to the late Holy Fathers' wishes to set aside <B>Sunday, April 17</B> as a special day of prayer for Vocations, the Archabbey would like to invite the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on">Saint Vincent</st1:place> family to join together in honoring the Pope's request in observing the World Day of Prayer for Vocations on Sunday, April 17 at&nbsp; 7 p.m. in the Archabbey Basilica. All are invited to gather for an hour of Adoration, Prayer and Witness with Sacred Music Provided by the children of the Igou Family. This is sponsored by the Archabbey Vocation Office, 724-532-6655.</P> http://www.stvincent.edu/world_day_of_prayer_for_vocations_to_be_observed_april_17 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:31:20 -0500 http://www.stvincent.edu/seminarians_invite_saint_vincent_community_to_festival_of_praise <P>The <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Saint Vincent</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> family is invited to celebrate and honor all seminarian and college graduates at the Festival of Praise to be held on <B>Friday,</B> <B>April 29</B> from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Crypt below the Saint Vincent Basilica.&nbsp; Come for prayer, adoration, the Sacrament of Confession and joyful singing with the Cryptora Band.</P> http://www.stvincent.edu/seminarians_invite_saint_vincent_community_to_festival_of_praise Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:31:20 -0500 http://www.stvincent.edu/career_services_announces_marine_corps_officer_candidates_school <P>Students, what are your plans for this summer?&nbsp; Would you like to spend six weeks training with the United States Marine Corps at <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Officer</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Candidates</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>?&nbsp; This paid leadership internship called the Platoon Leaders Class (PLC) gives you a chance to earn $2700 dollars for six weeks of training.&nbsp; You will come away from this training with valuable leadership skills that will set you apart from your peers. If you participate in the summer training, you are not obligated to join the Marine Corps; it is your choice.&nbsp; You need to complete your degree first, but if you decide to accept a commission and become an Officer of Marines, more than 20 job specialties would be available to you, including jet pilot, if you are qualified. For more information, contact Captain J.T. Bertagna via email at <A href="mailto:bertagnajt@1mcd.usmc.mil">bertagnajt@1mcd.usmc.mil</A>.</P> http://www.stvincent.edu/career_services_announces_marine_corps_officer_candidates_school Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:31:20 -0500 http://www.stvincent.edu/all_are_invited_to_participate_in_electronic_chat_with_writer_christopher_torockio <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Dr. Beth Martinelli’s </B>fiction students will hold an electronic chat with writer Christopher Torockio on <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Tuesday, April 19</B> at 5 p.m. Anyone else interested in participating in the session should contact her at ext. 2315 or via e-mail at beth.martinelli@email.stvincent.edu http://www.stvincent.edu/all_are_invited_to_participate_in_electronic_chat_with_writer_christopher_torockio Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:31:19 -0500 http://www.stvincent.edu/career_services_to_present_graduate_school_seminar_on_april_14 <P>Career Services will be offering a <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Graduate</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType> seminar entitled, “The Road to <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Graduate</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType>: Navigating Your Way to Success,” on <B>Thursday, April 14</B>, from 4 to 6 p.m. at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Saint Vincent</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> in the Carey Center Student Union. This event is in conjunction with a consortium of regional colleges and universities, including: California University of Pennsylvania, Indiana University of <st1:State w:st="on">Pennsylvania</st1:State>, <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Seton</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Hill</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType> and the <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Pittsburgh</st1:PlaceName> at <st1:City w:st="on">Greensburg</st1:City> and <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Johnstown</st1:place></st1:City>.</P> http://www.stvincent.edu/career_services_to_present_graduate_school_seminar_on_april_14 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:31:19 -0500 http://www.stvincent.edu/environmental_education_week_is_april_10-16 http://www.stvincent.edu/environmental_education_week_is_april_10-16 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:31:19 -0500 http://www.stvincent.edu/history_students_present_theses_at_phi_alpha_theta_conference <P>History juniors and seniors attended the Western Pennsylvania Regional Phi Alpha Theta Conference and Undergraduate History Forum held at <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Clarion</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> on April 2. Senior History majors <B>Virginia Leiner</B> and <B>James Natale</B> presented versions of their senior theses.&nbsp; Ms. Leiner's paper, "Caravaggio and the Identity of Saint Matthew:&nbsp; A Study of the Advent of Ambiguity in Art," was awarded a paper prize.&nbsp; Other students who attended included:&nbsp; <B>Nick Baum, Bryan Bish, Kristy Cameron, Neal Cholock, Desiree Craig, Bob Dern, Stacy Ducar, Eric Eiseman, Tara Hopper, Lauren Lewandowski, Doug McIndoe, Tim Meyers</B> and <B>Matthew Shields</B>.&nbsp; <B>Dr. Sommers</B> attended and served as a panel moderator for a group of papers on the Cold War.</P> http://www.stvincent.edu/history_students_present_theses_at_phi_alpha_theta_conference Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:31:19 -0500 http://www.stvincent.edu/naicu_asks_all_to_show_support_for_perkins_loan_program_for_student_assistance <P>NAICU (National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities) asks that students, alumni, faculty, administrators and staff encourage their legislators to keep the Perkins Loan Program as an important source of federal assistance to students. Members of Congress can be reached through the Capitol switchboard at 202-244-3121, the toll-free Student Aid Alliance number at 1-800-574-4AID or www.studentaidalliance.org.</P> http://www.stvincent.edu/naicu_asks_all_to_show_support_for_perkins_loan_program_for_student_assistance Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:31:19 -0500