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Attention Graduating Students!!

The Division of Student Affairs and the Commencement Speaker Committee are looking for three graduating students (one for the morning exercise, afternoon exercise, and evening exercise) to share their Eastern Kentucky University experience. The students selected will represent the student body at the May 11, 2013 Commencement exercises. If you are registered for spring graduation, and would like to apply for this honor, please submit the following no later than Friday, March 29th, 2013:

A Cover Page that includes some basic information about yourself including your cumulative grade point average, the college you will be graduating from, and contact information (current cell phone or phone number, email or other means of reaching you).

A draft commencement speech of what you would tell the graduating class and guests about your educational experience as well as opportunities you had while at Eastern Kentucky University. This address will be limited to 3-4 minutes.

One letter of recommendation from a faculty member supporting your application.

Submit your information to:

Commencement Speaker Committee

C/o Heather Halfhill

Eastern Kentucky University

Division of Student Affairs

SSB, CPO 50

521 Lancaster Ave.

Richmond, KY 40475-3150

heather.halfhill@eku.edu or Fax: 859.622.2402

Come join us in The Swamp (Case Annex 109) for our weekly Green Crew Meeting!

We hope to see you all there tonight!

Renowned historian and author Dr. Catherine Clinton, Professor of History at Queen’s University Belfast, will present “Women and the American Civil War” on Thursday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. in O’Donnell Hall of the Student Success Building.

Clinton's presentation will serve as the Keynote Address for Women’s History Month.

An expert on US history, with specialization in women’s history, southern history, African-American history, and the American Civil War, Clinton is best known for her Mrs. Lincoln: A Life (2009) and Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom (2004).

Clinton’s visit on March 21 includes:

• Discussion: 4:45-5:45 p.m., Room 201, Crabbe Library

• Dinner: 6-7:15 p.m., Faculty Dining Room, Powell Building

• Lecture and Q&A: 7:30-9 p.m., O’Donnell Hall, SSB

• Book Signing: 9-9:30 p.m., O’Donnell Hall, SSB

Classes are welcome and attendance slips will be available.

Can you think of an instructor who inspires you, motivates you, helps you when you are struggling with material, got you excited about course material or assisted you in reaching higher than you ever expected? If so you have an opportunity to recognize these instructors through the Golden Apple Awards. The Golden Apple Award is given to a Professor in each of the five colleges and other University Programs in recognition of going above and beyond their responsibilities as a Professor and demonstrating excellence in teaching. Please go to http://housing.eku.edu/2013-golden-apple-nomination-form to nominate a professor you feel has made a positive impact on your college career!

Please make your nominations by April 1st, 2013

EKU's music department will host a guitar ensemble concert on Monday, March 25th at 8pm in the O'Donnell Auditorium of the SSB. Free and open to the public.

EKU music student Scott Sams will present his senior oboe recital on Monday, March 25th at 6pm in the Gifford Theater. Free and open to the public.

We are meeting TONIGHT at 5:00! If you are applying or are considering applying to vet school soon, this meeting could be valuable! We will be going over the application and interview process. We will also be discussing a few upcoming events including fundraisers and guest speakers!

The Equal Opportunity Office (EOO) is offering classroom sessions for those who prefer to complete these educational requirements in a face-to-face classroom setting. Pre-register now for one of the following trainings:

April 10 - Preventing Employment Discrimination

April 11 – Preventing Sexual Harassment

Participation in the sessions meets President Whitlock’s request for ALL employees to complete harassment and discrimination training once every two years.

NOTE: Pre-registration is required. Sessions with no registrations will be cancelled! (Seating is limited.)

For online training, visit the EOO website and click links to each of the two programs. Each takes 60 to 90 minutes to complete and includes a 15-question test.

Employees are to be given time during work hours to complete the trainings. New employees need to complete the programs within 30 days of their start date.

Chicago is more than the largest city in the United States of America. It is more than one of the longest-running and most successful rock groups in history. Chicago is a manual of style. Consequently, if you find yourself seated with a bunch of chatty historians at your next dinner party, or if you’re looking to join the American Anthropological Association anytime soon, you might want to familiarize yourself with Chicago Style.

The Noel Studio can help.

If you’ve ever felt a burning desire to know more about the Chicago style, or even if your only Chicago needs are related to your next History or Honors research paper, visit the Noel Studio Discovery Classroom on Monday, March 18, for one of two free workshops:

Citation & Documentation: Chicago Style -- 2:30pm-3:20pm

Citation & Documentation: Chicago Style -- 3:35pm-4:25pm

The workshops will cover the importance of properly documenting sources, explain how and why different disciplines employ different documentation styles, and share tips and techniques for citing and documenting sources for an academic paper. The workshop will be interactive and attendees will be encouraged to ask and answer questions.

Proof of attendance will be provided.

Contact Information: Trenia Napier, (859) 622-7375

Greek Sing Ticket Sales will be from Monday, March 18 to Friday, March 22 from 11 am to 2 pm on Powell Corner. Tickets are $5 for Non-Greeks, $3 for Greeks, and $1 for dancers. Greek Sing will be on Saturday, March 23 starting at 6 pm in Brock Auditorium!

Calling all students,"Clash in the Bluegrass" is a Kentucky Statewide Step Show being held right here on the Beautiful Campus of Eastern Kentucky university in Brock Auditorium on Saturday April 13. The doors will open at 5:00pm, All Greek organizations from the NPHC Divine-9(D-9) Council invite you out for a evening of fun, entertainment, fellowship and stepping! Various D-9 Step teams from all across Kentucky will compete in this statewide step show with a Grand prize purse of $3,000 on the line for the taking! Portion of the proceeds from the competition will go to Blue Grass Army depot Wounded Warriors program. EKU student body and friends please accept this invitation and join us April 13, 2013. Tell a friend to bring a friend!

EKU music faculty Connie Ignatiou and Christine Carucci will perform a joint Bassoon and Oboe recital on Monday, March 18th at 8pm in the Gifford Theater. Free and open to the public.

The federal application process does not end when you press submit on USAJOBS.gov. During this webinar, we will discuss what students and jobseekers can expect in the next stages of the application process. From essays to interviews to security clearances, partnership staff and agency experts will discuss how to stand out after your resume has been submitted.

State government offers many opportunities for a rewarding career. Meet with representatives from the Personnel Cabinet, get your questions answered, and learn how to successfully navigate the online application system.