News in brief

September 18, 2006 —

Upcoming skin cancer screening

Health Services will be holding a free melanoma screening this Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. in Curtiss 116, where both a male and female doctor from Synergy will be present to respond to all questions and concerns.

Dr. Malcolm Field to hold lecture

Neurosurgeon Dr. E. Malcolm Field will hold a lecture entitled "The Quest for a Cure" from his James E. O'Neill Jr. Memorial Lecture Series in the Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts this Thursday at 7 p.m.

A formal dedication of the theatre will follow the lecture. Field donated $3 million to SVSU.

RAD classes offered

The SVSU University Police held an informational meeting regarding the Rape Aggression Defense Systems (RAD) last Monday. RAD is a self-defense class offered as a Physical & Health Education credit for female students. Officer Ashley Christie, who was recently certified to teach RAD, led the class.

"It's an asset for females to protect themselves," Christie said.

RAD has been offered at SVSU for the past 10 years, and the classes currently meet on Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Ryder Center in the dance room.

Comedian Bernie McGrenahan to visit

Comic Bernie McGrenahan, whose acts have been nationally televised, will perform his energetic "Happy Hour Comedy" act, which will be followed by his personal address of alcohol abuse .

The announcement of the candidates for homecoming follows his performance, and it all begins this Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room.

Food forum held

Dining Services held a food forum last Wednesday in the Unity Room, where students expressed their concerns over the food on campus. Marketing manager for Dining Services Heidi Shattuck told everyone present that, "Last year was a huge learning experience for all of us."

She said many changes had been made due to suggestions from students in the past and encouraged everyone to voice their opinions.

Student Jodie Phenis pointed out that during the hours of 2 and 4:30 p.m. there is very little selection in food left. Shattuck explained that the smaller selection was due to the shift changes and preparation of fresh food for dinner.

At the end of the forum, Students were reminded to look for more details regarding the upcoming Spooktacular Dinner closer to Halloween.