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February 12, 2007 —

Open police forum to be held tomorrow

The campus community is invited to the annual winter semester University Police open forum, to be held tomorrow from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. It will take place at the west end of Brown Concourse.

Those who attend will have the opportunity to ask questions about campus police, parking, and other issues. University Police Chief Ronald Trepkowski will preside over the forum.

Former National Security advisor to speak on campus

Former National Security Advisor to the United States Secretary of the Treasury Roger F. Pajak will speak Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Curtiss Hall banquet rooms.

Pajak is currently a senior advisor in the U.S. Intelligence Community, and he will speak on issues of national security, including whether Russia is a partner or competitor with the U.S. and the risks and opportunities for the U.S. in the Middle East.

For more information, call (989) 964-4475.

Volunteers needed for ADHD study

Individuals 18-48 years of age diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and those free of attention disorder are needed to volunteer for a psychophysiology diagnostic study.

Participants will complete a medical history, questionnaires used for the diagnosis of ADHD, and several personality inventories.

A diagnostic interview will also be conducted.

Total time required is 2-3 hours.

The testing takes place in Brown Hall. Anyone who is interested or has questions should contact Professor Sandra Nagel, 166 Brown Hall, Department of Psychology at: smnagel@svsu.edu or (989) 964-4635.

Open mic night held to honor Black History Month

Expressions Poetry Society is hosting an open mic night and slam on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 9:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room.

First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded.

There will additionally be refreshments and door prizes.

SALAD leadership program openings

The Seeking Alliances through Leadership and Diversity (SALAD) program has extended its application deadline until Friday, Feb. 16.

Positions remain open for 23 of the possible 35 spots for the six-hour leadership program that is set to take place on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Applications can be found in the Student Association office, Curtiss 124, or the Student Life Center. For more information, contact SA representative Barb Gordon at bsgordon@svsu.edu.

FAFSA renewal deadline approaching

Submit paper FAFSA applications or renew them online as soon as possible for the 2007-2008 academic year.

The State of Michigan deadline is March 1. SVSU has no deadline, but encourages early application to ensure funds will be in place for any payment due date.

Complete FAFSA forms online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. It is possible to apply for a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov. Dependent students should have one of their parents also apply for a PIN. With PINs, parents can electronically sign FAFSA form online.

Since some need-based financial aid awarded on a first come, first served basis, it is beneficial to apply early.

SVSU's federal code for the FAFSA form is 002314.

Go to svsu.edu/financialaid with any questions.