Student Life Events

Campus Civility Series

• Enough is Enough Day
  Thursday, March 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Student Union
  Sign paper cutouts of handprints to symbolize a pledge to never use your hands to commit interpersonal acts of violence. Moment of silence at noon for those who have been affected by interpersonal or campus violence. Event is part of the Enough is Enough Campaign, established in 2008 by the national association of Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education to create a new paradigm for peace and safety on the nation’s college campuses. For more information, contact DuJuan Smith, Judicial Affairs coordinator, at (708) 608-4272 or smithd556@morainevalley.edu.
   

• U Matter Random Acts of Kindness Day
  Wednesday, March 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Student Union
  Students, want to let others know they matter? Stop by the Student Union to write a “Thank You, U Matter” letter to faculty and staff members who have had an impact of your life. Plus, you’ll receive five “U Matter” ribbons to distribute to other students. For more information, contact DuJuan Smith, Judicial Affairs coordinator, at (708) 974-608-4272 or smithd556@morainevalley.edu.

Student Trustee and Student Government Association Election

Polling Places

• Monday, March 22, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., and 5-7 p.m., Bldg. S, Student Street, main floor

• Tuesday, March 23, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m., Bldg. L, Library

Candidates for Student Trustee
Julius Allen
Cynthia Demitro
Gregory Maj
Gwendolyn Spears
Zachary Zalewski

Candidates for SGA President
John Cruz
Robert Sernek

Candidates for SGA Vice President
Christopher O’Donnell

Candidates for SGA Secretary
Vacant

Candidates for SGA Treasurer/Historian
Gwendolyn Spears

For additional information, contact Student Life at (708) 974-5717 or studentlife@morainevalley.edu.

Leadership Development Workshop Series
Learn more about yourself while developing important skills through Student Life’s leadership development workshops sponsored for leaders of student organizations. The workshops, open to all students and faculty members, are designed to enhance interpersonal and organizational skills. No registration required.

What is Multiculturalism?
Tuesday, March 30, 3-4 p.m., U111
Come find out the answer to the important question: “What exactly is multiculturalism?” Why is it important to me as a leader and student?
Presented by Ronny Anderson

@Twitter: Is FaceBook Really MySpace?
Tuesday, April 13, 3-4 p.m., U111
This workshop focuses on the risk and benefits of social networking. It will show student participants how social networking can be used to help and hurt them. In addition, it will explore expectations student leaders have in keeping their profiles “safe.” Discussions will take place on what or what not to post, the privacy clauses for these social networks will be examined, and students will be taught how to make their social networking experience work for them.
Presented by DuJuan Smith

International Education
Tuesday, April 27, 3-4 p.m,. U111
An overview of international education including: international students, U.S. students study abroad and cross cultural learning. Student leaders must prepare themselves for the multicultural, global environment we live and work in today. Students will be provided a wealth of information to enable them to be more globally aware and more knowledgeable about international education opportunities they may enjoy, as they prepare for their future careers.
Presented by Diane Viverito

Student Government Association
BOOK SCHOLARSHIP

Deadlines:

• Tuesday, May 25, 2010 for summer semester

• Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010 for fall semester

Congratulation to spring semester scholarship winners Manar Jaber, Nayeli Godinex, Ayesha Bynum, Claudia Morales, and Jessica Egan!

For more information, contact Demetrius Robinson, Student Life coordinator, at (708) 974-5717 or robinsond63@morainevalley.edu.