| October 2008 |
Wednesday
Oct. 1
5:30-6:30 |
Online Writing Lab Workshop
Room 301 (Lucas Room), Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center
Academic Research: Finding and Evaluating Sources. This workshop offers a guide to the research process, from choosing a topic and creating a research plan to finding sources in online databases and evaluating those sources for relevance and reliability. Students should RSVP at least three days prior to the workshop by sending an e-mail to owl@stedwards.edu with "OWL Workshop RSVP" as their subject line. Snacks and drinks will be provided. For more information visit: http://www.stedwards.edu/apss/aet/academic_enrichment/OWL.htm |
Grant Potts
233-1651 |
Wednesday
Oct. 1
6:30 p.m. |
Graduate Business Program Information Session
Mabee Ballroom A, Ragsdale Center
Prospective students interested in graduate business programs are invited to learn more about the programs and meet their admission coordinator. The session will include an overview of the MBA, MAHS, MSOLE, MSPM and MSCIS programs, admission requirements and application procedures. Please RSVP at http://gradprograms.stedwards.edu/infosessions |
Connie Young
428-1050 |
Wednesday
Oct. 1
7 p.m. |
Glown in the Dark
Ragsdale Lawn
Come ready to rock as The University Programming Board presents the funky sounds of Bob Schneider and his Band in a glow in the dark concert. |
Ryan Schmidt |
Thursday
Oct. 2
11 a.m.-2 p.m. |
Tianguis Market
Ragsdale Center Lawn
Tianguis is a fundamental institution in most Hispanic societies and a cultural structure in Mexico--a place for meeting and communications, for commercial and cultural exchange. Experience the flavor of a traditional Tianguis while sampling the wares of local Austin vendors. Rain Location: Moody Atrium. |
Student Life
448-8422 |
Monday
Oct. 6
10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Graduate School Fair
John Brooks Williams Natural Science Center |
Barbara Henderson
448-8532
www.stedwards.edu/cpel |
Tuesday - Thursday
Oct. 7 - 9
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Campus Community Emergency Response Team (C-CERT) Train-the-Trainer Course
Room 314, Fleck Hall
C-CERT Train-the-Trainer program serves to educate Campus police, public safety, fire service, EMS, emergency management, security, environmental health and safety, facility or campus housing management, community relations, faculty or other personnel employed by any public or private college or university who may be called upon to train or lead campus CERT teams, assist with program management, or teach CERT as a college course. CERT trainers from any local public safety agency, Red Cross chapter or other organizations that provide services to colleges and universities are also welcome. This regional training is open on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified registrants from any agencies or academic institutions in Texas, and nationwide. There is no cost for the training. |
Phil Schertzing
517-432-3156
www.c-cert.msu |
Tuesday
Oct. 7
7 p.m. |
University Programs Presents Jeannette Walls
Recreation and Convocation Center (RCC)
University Programs presents Jeannette Walls. Walls is the author of the powerful memoir, The Glass Castle, which has been on the New York Times best-seller list for over two years and has sold over two million copies. The memoir details her life growing up in extreme poverty and describes the harsh obstacles she faced in overcoming her past. From the desert of the Southwest to West Virginia, her account of an impoverished life is a powerful and moving first-person testament to what it means to be poor. Walls will discuss her compelling memoir by sharing anecdotes from childhood and throughout her life. |
Jennifer Johnson
637-5648 |
Wednesday
Oct. 8
5p.m. |
The Most Reverend Bishop John McCarthy Lecture Series
“Zen and the Prayer of 21st Century Catholics”
Jones Auditorium
Rev. Robert Edward Kennedy, SJ. will present on “Zen and the Prayer of 21st Century Catholic,” as part of The Most Reverend Bishop John McCarthy Lecture Series on the Catholic Church in the 21st Century. Event is free and open to the public. |
Kate Rosati
464-8871 |
Wednesday
Oct. 8
5:30-6:30 p.m. |
Online Writing Lab Workshop
Room 301 (Lucas Room), Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center
Working with Sources: Quoting, Summarizing and Paraphrasing. This workshop gets into the nitty-gritty of how to integrate information from outside sources into your paper using quotations, summary, and paraphrase, and provides guidelines for citing and documenting sources in both MLA and APA citation format. Students should RSVP at least three days prior to the workshop by sending an e-mail to owl@stedwards.edu with "OWL Workshop RSVP" as their subject line. Snacks and drinks will be provided. For more information visit: http://www.stedwards.edu/apss/aet/academic_enrichment/OWL.htm |
Grant Potts
233-1651 |
Wednesday
Oct. 8
7:30 p.m. |
Yom Kippur Services
Mabee Ballroom, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center
Join Congregation Kol Halev in cooperation with Campus Ministry for Yom Kippur services. Services are open to the entire SEU community and all are invited. |
James Puglisi
233-1693 |
Thursday
Oct. 9
10 a.m. |
Yom Kippur Services
Mabee Ballroom A, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center
Join Congregation Kol Halev in cooperation with Campus Ministry for Yom Kippur services. Services are open to the entire SEU community and all are invited. |
James Puglisi
233-1693 |
Thursday
Oct. 9
2 p.m. |
St. Edward's in France Kickoff Party
Maloney Room, Main Building
Come learn more about study abroad program options at the university's new satellite campus in Angers, France, at the St. Edward's in France kickoff party on Thursday, Oct. 9. Representatives from the Office of International Education will provide information about the Summer 2009 and Fall 2009 programs. Attendees will also enjoy free food and great music by international artist and French folk singer Eric Vincent. |
Office of International Education
428-1051 |
Tuesday
Oct. 14
3 p.m. |
Release Party for the publication: PANGAEA: GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Room 305, Fleck Hall
Join us for our launch of Pangaea: Global Connections, a new University Programs publication of student views on globalization. Meet the authors, learn about the journal, enjoy ethnic delicacies and music by acoustic trio Kalua, and pick up your very own copy of Pangaea: Global Connections Volume 1. |
Jennifer Johnson
637-5648 |
Tuesday
Oct. 14
7:30 p.m. |
Visiting Writers Series Presents Bill Bishop
Maloney Room, Main Building
Join author Bill Bishop as he shares insights from his book, The Big Sort: Why the Clustering of Like-Minded America is Tearing us Apart. Sponsored by the School of Humanities, this event is free and open to the public. |
Kate Rosati
464-8871 |
Friday
Oct. 17
Noon-1 p.m. |
Christians and Racial Justice
Rice Room
Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center
Campus Ministry will present the four-part series: Christians and Racial Justice. This will be a discussion group addressing the Christian perspective regarding issues of race in the United States. Lunch is brown bag but drinks will be provided. |
James Puglisi
233-1693 |
Sunday-Tuesday
Oct. 19-21 |
Kozmetsky Center of Excellence in Global Finance
UPDATE: AMERICA AND THE WORLD
The Kozmetsky Center will present two public panels one on October 19, 2008 on political challenges facing the Western Hemisphere and the other on October 20, 2008 on economic challenges. The events will be co-sponsored by the Latin American Program, The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C. |
Kozmetsky Center
233-1678 |
Tuesday
Oct. 21
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Mabee Ballroom A and B, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center |
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Friday
Oct. 24
Noon-1 p.m. |
Christians and Racial Justice
Rice Room
Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center
Campus Ministry will present the four-part series: Christians and Racial Justice. This will be a discussion group addressing the Christian perspective regarding issues of race in the United States. Lunch is brown bag but drinks will be provided. |
James Puglisi
233-1693 |
Monday
Oct. 27
1-1:50 pm |
"Choosing a Major and Career" - presentation by Donald Asher
Mabee Ballrooms A and B, Robert and Pearl Ragsdale Center
Donald Asher, author of How to Get a Job With Any Major, will present on "Choosing a Major and Career". Students who have not declared a major or field of study are encouraged to attend. |
Emily Salazar
448-8530 |
Monday
Oct. 27
6-7:30 p.m. |
"Strategies for Getting into Competitive Graduate and Professional Schools" presentation by Donald Asher
Mabee Ballrooms A and B, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center
Donald Asher, author of "Graduate Admission Essays” will present on “Strategies for Getting into Competitive Graduate and Professional Schools." Hear from an expert on how to plan for admission to the graduate, law, medical, or other professional school of your choice. Establish a timeline and learn what admission committee members are seeking. |
Emily Salazar
448-8530 |
Tuesday
Oct. 28
Noon |
Graduate Business Program Information Session
Professional Education Center (PEC), Suite 100
Prospective students interested in graduate business programs are invited to learn more about the programs and meet their admission coordinator. The session will include an overview of the MBA, MAHS, MSOLE, MSPM and MSCIS programs, admission requirements and application procedures. Please RSVP at http://gradprograms.stedwards.edu/infosessions |
Connie Young
428-1050 |
Wednesday
Oct. 29
11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
GRADFEST
Mabee Ballroom, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center
Graduating in December? Like convenience? Then you'll love GradFest. It's one-stop shopping for all your graduation needs - caps, gowns, announcements, class rings and more. And you won't want to miss the great prizes and giveaways. For additional information visit http://www.stedwards.edu/regist/graduation.htm. |
St. Edward's University Bookstore
448-8575 |
Thursday
Oct. 30
5 p.m. |
Nostra Aetate Lecture
Maloney Room
Jean Molesky-Poz, Ph.D., Santa Clara University Religious Studies Department, will present "Touching into Common Ground: Native American Spirituality and the Christian Experience." Event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by Campus Ministry and the School of Humanities. |
James Puglisi
233-1693
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Thursday
Oct. 30
12:30 p.m - 3:30 p.m. |
Fall Job and Internship Fair
Mabee Ballroom, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center
Open to all St. Edward's University students and alumni. Make sure to bring an updated resume and dress professionally. An employer list can be found on www.stedwards.edu/hilltopcareers/ (Select "Career Events" on menu bar.) |
Emily Salazar
448-8530 |
Friday
Oct. 31
Noon-1 p.m. |
Christians and Racial Justice
Rice Room
Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center
Campus Ministry will present the four-part series: Christians and Racial Justice. This will be a discussion group addressing the Christian perspective regarding issues of race in the United States. Lunch is brown bag but drinks will be provided. |
James Puglisi
233-1693 |
