May 3, 2006 - Saint Vincent College

Dr. Harty to present at conference

Dr. Kristin Harty, assistant professor of education, will be presenting at the International Reading Association's Annual Conference being held from April 30 to May 5th.

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History course rated by College Board Advanced Placement Best Practices Study

Dr. Susan Mitchell-Sommers' "Contemporary Europe II" course was recently rated by the College Board Advanced Placement Best Practices Study as one of the top 20 examples of best practices from among all submitted courses in European History. The Center for Educational Policy Research (CEPR) at the University of Oregon will analyze these courses as part of the redesign of the European History Advanced Placement course.

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People/Features

Biology major receives Palumbo Grant to assist in research

Senior biology major, Christopher Gazze, received a Palumbo Grant to study the effects of crumb rubber and simulated wear on an athletic field. He is currently working with his advisor, Dr. Cynthia Walter, to publish this research in the Journal of the Pennsylvania Acadmeny of Science.

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Psychology major presents at EPA Conference

Senior Psychology major, Erin McGrath, recently received a Palumbo Grant to present her senior research at the Eastern Psychological Association conference in Baltimore.

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Calendar of Events

Special Announcements

Library Final Exam and Commencement Week Schedule

On Monday, May 1 through Thursday, May 4, the Library will be open from 8:15 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. each day. The Library will be open Friday, May 5, from 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m; and Sunday, May 7 the Library will be CLOSED.

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Summer Library Schedules

The Library schedule for pre-summer school begins Monday, May 8 through Friday, May 12 when the Library will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The Library will be CLOSED Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14. The Library schedule for summer school begins Monday, May 15 through Thursday, August 3. The schedule is as follows: Sunday, CLOSED; Monday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. The Library schedule for Memorial Day weekend: Saturday, May 27, 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.; Sunday, May 28 and Monday, May 29, CLOSED.

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Companies who have hired SVC interns during spring semester thanked

Career Services would like to thank all of the companies who have hired Saint Vincent College interns for the Spring 2006 term.

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Oblates to meet May 21

The Oblates of Saint Benedict affiliated with Saint Vincent Archabbey will meet at 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, in Brownfield Room 202 of Saint Vincent Seminary. The topic of discussion will be “Spiritual Discipline,” based on the Chapter 25 of the book Benedict’s Way, with emphasis on effort, persistence, responsibility and joy in the spiritual life. Those who have copies of the book should bring them; copies will be supplied to others.

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Next Bulletin to be published June 7

The deadline is noon on Monday, June 5 for the next online Bulletin which will be published on Wednesday, June 7. Submit items by e-mail to bulletin@stvincent.edu . Though e-mail is preferred, written items may be delivered to the Public Relations Office, 2nd floor, Alfred Hall, sent via house mail or faxed to 724-537-4587. Please include your name and phone number.

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