Campus News December 10, 2010

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1 La Salle University La Salle University Digital Commons Campus News University Publications Campus News December 10, 2010 La Salle University Follow this and additional works at: Recommended Citation La Salle University, "Campus News December 10, 2010" (2010). Campus News This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at La Salle University Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Campus News by an authorized administrator of La Salle University Digital Commons. For more information, please contact

2 La Salle Singers in the Chapel before their Christmas Concert, December 7 December 10, 2010

3 Cam usnews La Salle University's Weekly Information Circular General News Page 2 LA SALLE UNIVERSITY Office of the President December, 2010 To: La alle ommunity From: Br ther Michael J. McGinniss All offices will close at 3:00p.m. on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 so that employees can attend the annual C hri tma Recepti n. Thank y u and M rry Chri tma We [ Olney Avem1c Philadelphia, Pennsylvania U A p F a lle.edu

4 Page 3 December Training Tip "We are the creative force of our life; and through our own decisions rather than our conditions, if we carefully learn to do certain things, we can accomplish those goals." Stephen Covey A message about training and life long learning from the Human Resources Department

5 Page 4 Faculty & Staff Fitness Classes for December and January Stay fit or get in shape for the holidays with free fitness classes for all faculty and staff members. The classes will include a variety of workouts designed to increase participants overall level of fitness. Classes will be held on the following dates in the Dunleavy Room of the Union from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted): * Monday, December 13 * Thursday, December 16 * Monday, December 20 * Monday, January 3 * Thursday, January 6 * Monday, January 10 * Thursday, January 13 For more information, contact Matt Gionta at gionta@lasalle.edu or extension #1560.

6 Page 5 Featured Photos Catherine Carroll (center) with Safety and Security staff Cake to celebrate Catherine Carroll s retirement, Dec. 3 Peer Educators stressbuster activity in the Union Lobby Visiting administrators from Vietnamese universities, Dec. 7 Christmas dinner in the Faculty Dining Room and Grinch Day in the World Café, Dec. 8

7 Cam usnews La Salle University's Weekly Information Circular General News Page 6 ti{zalth Tip for ~e~m b~r: c:ftow to 6taa. cflt tlujcln.a tlta c:ftoll.tjaa. 6~UDo11/,... Don't starve * ~tey ectiv{zi ev{zn a f{zw {Z,Xtre lap$ around th{z melt during holiday $hopping can h{zlp! ~ I yourself! Eat your I Eavorite I holiday foods in moderation I to avoid, binging later! : / ro~ ASK FOR THE GIFT OF HEALTH! A GYM MEMBERSHIP IS A GREAT MOTIVATION TO STAY IN SHAPE! ~member HolidaYs are days, not weeks or months... Enjoy the HolidaY and then go bact< to your normal, healthy diet after! Brought to you by the Health Advisory Committee and S.N.A.P.

8 Cam usnews La Salle University's Weekly Information Circular General News Page 7 ~LASALLE U'UNIVER511Y Food Services Depa rtment Fri, Dec. 17- Sat, Dec. 18- Sun, Dec. 19- Mon.-Tues. Dec Wed, Dec. 22- Intermissions will be CLOSED Dec. 13 thru 17 Union Market Open- 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Intermissions CLOSED Food Court Open- 7:30 a.m.-4:30p.m. Blue & Gold Open- 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (No Dinner Served) Treetops Cafe Open- 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (No Dinner Served) FOR Open- 11 :30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Elements Cafe Open- 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Explorers Den I The Point Open-11 a.m.-1 2 mid.l4 p.m.-11 p.m. Union Market Open- 8:00 am-4:30 pm Explorers Den I Point Open-11 a.m.-12 mid. l4 p.m.-11 p.m. All other operations CLOSED Explorers Den Open- 11:00 a.m.-12 midnight Toe Point Closed All other operations CLOSED Union Market Open- 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Intermissions Open- 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Food Court- Closed FOR, B&G, Treetops- Closed Elements Cafe Open- 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Explorers Den Open- 11 a.m.-1 2 mid. The Point CLOSED Mon. I Open Tues. 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Union Market Open- 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Intermissions Open- 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Elements Cafe Open- 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Explorers Den I The Point Open-11 a.m.-12 mid.l4 p.m.-11 p.m. All On-Campus Operations CLOSED- Dec. 23, 2010 thru Jan. 2, 2011 Explorers Den and The Point will be OPEN during break period. Please see posted hours at Explorers Den and The Point.

9 Cam usnews La Salle University's Weekly Information Circular General News Page 8 Motivating for Results Training Dear Colleagues: The December sessions of Motivating for Resu lts Training schedule are as follows: Date: Tuesday, Dec. 14,2010 Date: Monday, Dec. 20, 2010 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00p.m. Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00p.m. Location: Union 217 Location: Union 310 What will you learn? Practical ways to motivate your staff Understanding of how to use praise and recognition How to keep your staff informed, supplied, trained and empowered How to boost morale Tools and techniques to prevent de-motivation of your staff These topics will be presented by the following methods: Video tape modeling Lecture Discussion Whom do I contact to register and for more information? Paul Roden: ext 3607, roden@lasalle.edu or Box 806, Administration Center 104, Fax 1453.

10 Page 9 WHO AM I? CLUE: In this photo, I m sitting high up on a kitchen table wearing my first hat at La Salle you often see me with my most recent hat or cap, sitting high up as I drive around campus. Do you know who this person is? Send the name along with your name to campusnews@lasalle.edu. [Her identity will be announced in the next issue.] If you have a photo of yourself from the past and would like to be featured, please send it along with a clue to the above e mail address or to Campus News, Box 187. All prints of photos will be scanned and returned.

11 Cam usnews La Salle University's Weekly Information Circular Academic News Page 10 HOLIDAY LIBRARY HOURS* Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday December 19 December 20 December 21 December 22 12:00 p.m.- 8:00p.m. 8:00a.m.- 8:00p.m. 8:00a.m.- 8:00p.m. 8:00a.m.- 5:00p.m. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS Thursday - Sunday December 23 - January 2 CLOSED Monday - Thursday January 3-6 Friday January 7 Saturday January 8 Sunday January 9 Monday - Thursday January Friday January 14 Saturday January 15 Sunday January 16 Monday (MLK Holiday) January 17 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. 8:00a.m.- 5:00p.m. 10:00 a.m.-6:00p.m. 12:00 p.m.- 8:00p.m. 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. 8:00a.m.- 5:00p.m. CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED *Holiday hours differ from year to year due to intersession courses being held between the Fall 2010 and the Spring 2011 semesters. (December 18, 2010-January 14, 2011)

12 Cam US News La Salle University's Weekly Information Circular Academic News Page 11 ~LASALLE ~UNMRSITY 32nd Annual Grimes Lecture Series Psychology Department SAVE THE DATE "OUR 50-MINUTE HOUR IN THE NANOSECOND ERA'' Dr. Nicholas A. Cummings, Ph.D., Sc.D. Distinguished Professor, University of Nevada, Reno President, Cummings Foundation for Behavioral Health, Inc. Former President, American Psychological Association March 3, :30p.m. Reception at 6:00 p.m. in Ballroom Dondero Award Recipient: Salvatore F. Catanzaro, Ph.D. ('82) Executive Associate Dean for Faculty and Administration Professor of Psychology Illinois State University La Salle University Union Building Dan Rodden Theater 1900 W. Olney Avenue Philadelphia, PA Visitor Parking Available

13 Page 12 Activities Funding Board Meeting December 2, 2010 MEMBERS PRESENT: Peter Lafferty (co chair), Katlyn Taylor, Julie Pompizzi, Amy Esselman, Emily Plummer (meeting chair), Amanda Miller, Trevor McLaughlin, Kyra Spoto, Chris Kazmierczak (co chair), Donna Celano, Marcelina Hollender, Luis Gomez EXCUSED: Vinnie Arcana MEMBER(S) NOT PRESENT: None Board Business 1/Sts. Bernard, Denis and George Resident Advisors (BDG RAs) Members of the BDG RAs are requesting $2,066 for a trip to Skirmish USA paintball course, scheduled for January 29, MOTION: Emily Plummer to allot $1,066 for this request SECOND: Luis Gomez VOTE: In favor: 6 Opposed: 4 Abstain: 0 Board Business 2/Funding Board Business Meeting Members of the board reviewed various policies and will vote on proposed changes to policies during future meetings. Board Business 3/Board Balance after allocations: $70,267 Submitted by Peter Lafferty, Co Chair

14 Page 13 Upcoming Home Games December 12 December 19 Women s Tom Gola Arena Sun., Dec. 19 Rider 2:00 p.m. Men s Tom Gola Arena Sun.,Dec. 12 Villanova 2:00 p.m. Fri., Dec. 17 Bucknell 7:00 p.m. GO EXPLORERS!

15 Cam usnews La Salle University's Weekly Information Circular Athletic News Page 14

16 Page 15 Procedures for Submitting Items for Inclusion in the Campus News All information for the General, Academic, Minutes, or Athletic sections with or without graphics and photos must be submitted electronically either: via the Submit an item form in the Media and Publications channel on the News and Media tab of the portal, via e mail to the campusnews@lasalle.edu. (The article title must be included in the subject line of the e mail), or via CD sent to Campus News, Box 187. Submissions can be sent with graphics and photos laid out with the text or sent with the text and graphics separately. Please submit flyers and circulars as attachments in Microsoft Word or as PDF files. Please submit photos as JPEG files. Letterhead or logos with submissions must conform to the approved standards explained and illustrated in the Brand Book published and distributed by University Communications. All photos and graphics (clip art, logos other than La Salle s) must have their owners permission to be reproduced. If you submit them with your information, you are responsible for gaining this permission. All employment listings must be submitted first to Human Resources for approval (for more information, contact ). Because of the holidays and semester break, after the next issue (December 17), Campus News will not be published until January 12. Please submit any news items or announcements for next week s issue about events taking place during the rest of December and the first two weeks of January. Deadlines for Submission General News, Meeting Minutes, Events, and Other News: Wednesday, December 15 at 4 p.m. New Positions of Employment at La Salle University: Monday, December 13 at 2 p.m.