Campus News

March 26, 2007 —

Women's basketball team holding try-outs

The Women's basketball team will be holding open try-outs on Friday in O'Neill Arena, located in the Ryder Center, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Girls who are interested in the opportunity to participate and compete at the college level are asked to attend the try-out.

For more information on how to get involved, contact Women's Basketball Coach Vonnie Killmer at (989) 964-7312.

Presentation on academic success

The Alpha Chi Honor Society will be host a presentation, giving information about majors, as well as tips for academic success. The presentation will be held on Tuesday, Seminar Room D (Curtiss Hall). It begins at 4 p.m. and will last until 7.

Younger students (mainly freshmen) and transfers are recommended to attend, but all are welcome. For more information on what the presentation has to offer, contact Nicholas Madaj at npmadaj@svsu.edu, or at (989) 964-7010.

Snakes found in Pine Grove

It was reported Monday that several snakes were found in a Pine Grove Apartment. Three were caught in the apartment; two were classified as garter snakes, the other could not be determined. The residents were evacuated since one snake could not be identified.

Exterminators were called in to examine the problem and found snake eggs in the walls. SVSU officials offered no further comment.

SA scholarships available

Applications for the Community Improvement Endowed Scholarship and study abroad scholarships are now available in the Student Association office. The Community Improvement Endowed Scholarship grants $1000 to students demonstrating a commitment to community service. To be eligible, students must be full-time students for the 2007 fall and 2008 winter semesters. Additionally, all applicants must have a minimum of 31 credits (sophomore standing) and at least a 3.0 GPA.

SA study abroad scholarships are $500. All applicants must be studying abroad during the spring and/or summer semesters of 2007, have two letters of recommendation, and have completed a minimum of 10 hours of community service. Applications for both scholarships must be turned into the SA office by Monday, April 2 at 10 p.m.

'Red Pride' design contest

The Division of Student Services and Enrollment Management is sponsoring a design contest with the goal of developing a unifying logo or slogan to best represent the theme of "Red Pride." The student with the best design will take home a new iPod nano as part of a gift package worth over $300. The runners-up will receive $25 each. The winning design may appear on SVSU-themed merchandise such as clothing or at University-sponsored cultural and athletic events.

All entries should be submitted to Student Life before 4:30 p.m. on April 6. Direct questions concerning contest entries to Merry Jo Brandimore in Curtiss 114, or call (989) 964-4289.

Disney College Program e-presentation

Disney will be hosting an electronic presentation for students interested in participating in the Disney College Program. The presentation is being held in the Student Center Unity Room on Thursday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Contact Mary Oakley mloakley@svsu.edu or (586) 322-1257 for more info.