September 17, 2014 STU
Today: Sociology Student (SSA) Meeting

The Sociology Student Association (SSA) will hold its first meeting of the year on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 2:30 p.m. in the Sociology and Criminology Department (AD#333). All students who are sociology majors or minors (or interested in becoming one) are invited.

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September 17, 2014 ALL
Today: 2014 Geller Lecture: Empowerment Agriculture from Cleveland to Ireland to Mogadishu

“Empowerment Agriculture from Cleveland to Ireland to Mogadishu,” the 2014 Geller Lecture, will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. in the Dolan Center for Science and Technology, A202-A203. The featured speaker will be Margaret (Maggie) Fitzpatrick ’06. Maggie is manager of the Refugee Empowerment Agricultural Program for Refugee Response in Cleveland.

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September 17, 2014 STAFF
Faculty/Staff Directory Photos

A photographer will be on campus next week to take photos for the online faculty/staff directory. If you are new on campus, get your photo taken on Tuesday, Sept. 23, or Wednesday, Sept. 24, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge (third floor, Rodman Hall).

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September 17, 2014 STAFF/STU
Library Catalog Down

On Thursday, Sept. 18, starting at 9 a.m., the library’s online catalog will be down for maintenance for approximately four to six hours. You will still be able to use OhioLINK but your request may take a little more time for delivery.

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September 17, 2014 STAFF/STU
Biggest Blue Streak Family

Does being a Blue Streak run in your family? Show us how many graduates and current students of JCU you’re related to for a chance to win tickets to the JCU football game and a gift card to the bookstore.

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September 17, 2014 ALL
Book Bike Returns!

The Book Bike is back once again! Check out the Book Bike from 1-5 p.m. with the always-updated selection of Popular Fiction, Best Sellers, and new DVDs. Start off the new school year right by planning a mental break with a recently released film on DVD.

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September 17, 2014 STAFF
Draft University Vehicle Policy and Procedures

Faculty and staff are invited to comment on the draft University Vehicle (Owned/Rented) Policy and Procedures.

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September 16, 2014 ALL
Today: POV Film Screening: “15 to Life”

Does sentencing a teenager to life without parole serve our society well? The United States is the only country in the world that routinely condemns children to die in prison. Join the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion and POV, PBS’ award-winning nonfiction film series, for a screening of “15 to Life” on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at noon or 5 p.m. in the CSDI Lounge, LSC 48 (next to Jardine Room).

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September 16, 2014 ALL
Today: First Festival of Praise of the Semester!

Join Alpha Omega, the Catholic Devotional Group, on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 9 p.m. in Saint Francis Chapel for the first Festival of Praise of the semester! Spend an hour in personal reflection while listening and singing praise and worship music.

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September 16, 2014 ALL
2014 Geller Lecture: Empowerment Agriculture from Cleveland to Ireland to Mogadishu

“Empowerment Agriculture from Cleveland to Ireland to Mogadishu,” the 2014 Geller Lecture, will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. in the Dolan Center for Science and Technology, A202-A203. The featured speaker will be Margaret (Maggie) Fitzpatrick ’06. Maggie is manager of the Refugee Empowerment Agricultural Program for Refugee Response in Cleveland.

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