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EXTENDED LIBRARY HOURS
The Paul Laurence Dunbar Library offers extended hours for Finals Week and pre-Finals Week:
Thursday, Nov. 9: 7:30 am - 2:00 am
Friday, Nov. 10 (Veterans Day Holiday): 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, Nov. 11: 10 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday, Nov. 12: 1 pm - 2 am
Monday, Nov. 13 through Thursday, 11/16: 7:30 am - 2 am
Room 441 Dunbar Library will be available for Silent Study November 10 - 18 during the hours listed above.
Please see http://www.libraries.wright.edu/about/lochours/ for additional information.
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HIRING TUTORS FOR WINTER QUARTER
In preparation for Winter Quarter, The Tutoring Center will be conducting two tutor training sessions during finals week. They will be held Wednesday, Nov 15, at 10:00 am in 156 Rike and Thursday Nov 16 at 1:00 pm in 204 Fawcett. If interested, stop by our office in 040 Rike and pick up an application, or get one on-line at http://www.wright.edu/uc/tutor/tutorapp1.htm
Tutoring is a great on-campus position that allows you to set your own hours, reinforce your own skills while helping other students, and making money. - $6.30/hr to start.
If you have not held a student employment position before, you will need to bring identification to the training session. The link below takes you to the student employment website and on the page is a link to a PDF document, listing the acceptable documents. Note that there are 3 columns in the list A, B & C. You only need one document from list A. If you do not have that, you will need one from B AND one from C.
http://career.wright.edu/facstaff/studentemployment/forms.html#firsttimeworkers
Becoming a Tutor
Summary of Position
Work individually or in small groups modeling appropriate study behavior and assisting students in areas of difficulty.
Requirements
Completed at least one full at Wright State University
Minimum of 2.8 GPA
Received a grade of A or B in courses to be tutored
Ability to communicate effectively
Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare for tutoring session (e.g., read chapter, prepare quiz, etc.)
Meet punctually and regularly
Be supportive, empathic, and encouraging
Respect confidentiality of sessions
Support instructor
Confront motivation, laziness, and attitude problems
Maintain professional academic thrust of session
Involve tutee in central role in tutoring activity
Help with study habits (e.g., note taking, time planning)
Help clarify new information
Praise the student where possible and work to build a positive self image
Build as much success for the tutee as possible at each meeting
Demonstrate problem-solving skills
Help tutee approach the reading of the text
Up to 20 hours/week (30 hours/week with 3.0 GPA)
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FREE CHAIR MASSAGE
Soothe those frayed exam nerves!
Free chair massages will be offered to students only in the Dunbar Library atrium (second floor) 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Monday, Nov. 13.
This service is sponsored by the University Libraries, Student Support Services, and the Commuter Student Association.
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FINALS SURVIVAL
Come to finals survival to prepare for the challenge of the quarter!!!
Monday, November 13
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (or as long as the food lasts)
Library Annex (outside Computer Lab) and
Tuesday, November 14
9 a.m.– 11a.m. (or as long as the food lasts)
Millett Hall Lobby
Also, please save the dates Feb. 9 -11, 2007 for Parents' Weekend 2007!
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RAIDER-THON 2007
A Party for a Cause, Making Time to CHANGE LIVES! “Let’s Kick off WSU 40th Anniversary with a BANG!”
When: January 13, 2007
10:30 am-3pm
Where: Student Union Apollo Room
Why sign up for Raider-thon 2007??
- All money raised goes directly to Toward Independence and Partners in Community Living
- Counts as a service event for organizations
- Get your groove on for 4 fun-filled hours with friends (dancing skills not required)
- Marathon features theme hours, free food, LIVE music, contests and PRIZES (it’s more than just dancing!)
- Free T-shirt!!
What do you have to do to get started??
- Form a team of 8-10 people or sign up as an individual dancer
- Registration fee is $10 if you sign up before November 10th and $15 after the 20th
- Each dancer is asked to raise $100 in donations – fundraising couldn’t be easier, we send out letters asking for donations for you!
- Forms and money can be turned in at the Student Activities Office 109 Student Union, (checks payable to WSU Dance Marathon)
Questions? Contact: Ga’Nene Edwards at 775-5743.
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WINTER BREAK TRIP: VEGAS MULTI-SPORT ADVENTURE
Rock Climbing, Canoeing, Hot Springs, Hiking and more...
Red Rocks, NV
Sign up today, 11/3/06!
Sunday, December 10-Thursday, December 21
Do it all this December over this 12 day adventure! This trip includes 2 full days of rock climbing and rappelling in Red Rocks National Conservation Area, 3 days of canoeing on the Colorado River through the Black Canyon, hiking to hot springs, natural rock saunas, and up mountain peaks. This is the perfect way to warm up your winter and see the country. We will travel by van with stops in Albuquerque, NM and Flagstaff, AZ. Most nights will be spent camped out under the desert stars, but we will spend one night at the Stratosphere Hotel exploring the Las Vegas strip.
Winter Break Trip 2005 - 2006 Trip Itinerary
Registration Closes: when trip fills...sign up today!
Pre-trip Meeting: There will be 2-3 mandatory pre-trip meetings; dates will be determined based on participants' schedules.
Cost: $500.00
Cost Includes: Transportation, camping and permit fees, hotel & hostel fees, qualified outdoor leaders, group camping/technical equipment, backcountry/camping meals.
Exertion level: Moderate/strenuous
For more information on Outdoor Recreation, or to sign up for this trip stop by the Outdoor Resource Center located in B075 Student Union or call us at (937) 775-5019, http://www.wright.edu/crec/programs/outdoor.html
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TAASC VOLUNTEER SKI INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
Outdoor Resource Center, B075 Student Union
Saturday, November 4, 10am-12pm
Get out on the ski slopes this winter and make a positive impact in someone's life. Learn about disability awareness and the seven disciplines for individuals wishing to learn to snow ski or snowboard. Volunteer responsibilities and commitments will also be taught. This classroom clinic provides an opportunity for individuals to attend an "on hill" training on Dec. 16 or Jan. 4. Volunteers will receive free ski passes on volunteer days. Volunteers will be partnered with an experienced lead volunteer partner and one participant on volunteer days. Volunteers ski with a disabled skier and experienced volunteer for 2.5 hours and have the remainder of the day to ski on their own.
Cost: Free
Cost Includes: Equipment, instruction, and transportation
Exertion Level: Moderate
For more information on Outdoor Recreation, or to sign up for this training stop by the Outdoor Resource Center located in B075 Student Union or call us at (937) 775-5019, http://www.wright.edu/crec/programs/outdoor.html
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WOMEN'S CENTER MONDAY FILM SERIES
Monday, November 06
12:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
148 Millett
Bring your lunch! Sponsored by the Women's Center and cosponsored with Women's Studies.
Web site address: http://www.wright.edu/admin/womensctr/events.html
For more information contact Amber Vlasnik at amber.vlasnik@wright.edu.
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POET SAUL WILLIAMS
Tuesday, November 7
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Student Union Apollo Room
Come see poet extraordinaire Saul Williams perform for the first time in the Dayton area! Advance tickets will be available beginning Oct. 23 in the Bolinga Center. $15 for non-WSU students and $10 for WSU students.
For more information visit http://www.wright.edu/admin/bolinga/ or contact Andrew-Bryce Hudson at andrew-bryce.hudson@wright.edu.
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DONUTE WITH THE PROFESSORS IN THE RAJ SOIN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Wednesday, November 08
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Rike Hall Lobby
For more information contact Mark Knox at knox.10@wright.edu.
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JAVA N' JAZZ
Wednesday, November 08
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Student Union Hearth Lounge
The Java 'N Jazz series presents Miss Teresa on Wednesday, November 8 in the Student Union Hearth Lounge. Come and listen to great music and enjoy free mugs and free coffee as well as a special of Hot Chocolate and Snickers Latte from the Wright Cup coffee shop.
For more information contact Claire Nerl at nerl.2@wright.edu.
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THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL INTERNET MARKETING
Thursday, November 09
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Atlantis Room, E157 Student Union, WSU Campus
Emphasizes the need to implement an Internet marketing plan that generates traffic to a specific site and converts it to sales. Concentration points include how the Internet works, successful online models, finding the best keywords, key designing elements, how search engines work, generating traffic from search engines, email campaigns and measuring Web site performance and ROI. Cost: $45.00–reservations required. Please call Diane Karsch at 937-775-3503.
For more information visit http://www.sbdcwsu.org/seminars.htm or contact Diane Karsch at diane.karsch@wright.edu.
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WSU VOLLEYBALL GAME
Friday, November 10
7:00 p.m.
McLin Gym
WSU Volleyball vs. UW-Green Bay
For more information contact Joni Davidson at joni.davidson@wright.edu.
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WSU VOLLEYBALL GAME
Saturday, November 11
4:00 p.m.
McLin Gym
WSU Volleyball vs. UW-Milwaukee
For more information contact Joni Davidson at joni.davidson@wright.edu.
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BURNETTE CLINGMAN INTERN OPPORTUNITY
Burnette Clingman of Burnette Clingman Enterprises is a motivational speaker with her own inspiring radio show and newsletter. She is seeking a responsible student, preferably majoring in journalism, to be a part of her dynamic advisory board team. The student will be responsible for contacting people such as Nido Qubein, Susan Taylor of Essence magazine, Reverend Vanessa Oliver Ward, Letitia Baldrige, and Less Brown. The student must also possess the following qualities: mature, hard working, enjoys writing, and great communication skills. Please let your students know about this outstanding opportunity.
For more information visit www.burnetteclingman.com or contact Burnette Clingman at bclingman@aol.com. Thanks!
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