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Defiance Hosts Annual Faculty Art Show
Defiance College will open the 2012 Faculty Art Show in the Women’s Commission Gallery on Wednesday, Jan. 25. The college will also host a community reception to celebrate the opening on Wednesday from 4 - 6 p.m.
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Candy Grams- For Valentines Day!
As Valentines Day rapidly approaches you are probably wondering what to get that special someone (or best friend). WELL THINK NO FURTHER!
APO is selling candy grams! Each candy gram (with a written message) is 50 cents.
APO Brothers will be selling the candy grams from Jan. 30th-Feb. 3rd during lunch AND dinner at the Cafeteria!
Candy grams will be delivered on Valentines Day and Feb. 15th.
Please visit the table to place your order now!!!
Progeny Wants You!
Submit your poems, stories, art, and photographs for the Fall 2011 issue of Progeny. Send submissions to mswitzer001@defiance.edu or mcharper@defiance.edu.
All artist/author names are removed from submissions for a blind review by the student editors of Progeny.
Photos and art images are to be submitted as jpgs. Images are to be no smaller than 900KB.
Deadline is February 10, 2012.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Etiquette Dinner
On behalf of the offices of Career Development, the Alumni Office, the, Athletic Department, and Student Activities, we would like to invite you to register for the formal Etiquette Dinner on Monday, January 30th from 6:00-8:00pm in the banquet room in the Serrick Campus Center. A four-course formal dinner including appetizer, soup, salad, entree, and dessert will be served with formal training from an etiquette specialist. Learn the ins and outs of dining etiquette, networking tips and more. First impressions mean everything and you want to make sure that yours is a good one! This is a terrific opportunity to learn valuable skills that will assist you throughout your professional career. This is FREE to you! Seats are limited so reserve your space ASAP!
What: Etiquette Dinner
When: Monday, January 30, 2012, 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Serrick Campus Center, Hubbard Banquet Room
To reserve your space for this event, please click on the link below and get registered!
https://www.defiance.edu/EtiquetteDinner.html
If you have any questions, contact Tracy Armey at tarmey@defiance.edu or x2349.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Blood Drive
Give the “Gift of Life”
Blood Drive Information:
When: Tuesday, 01/31/2012
Time: 09:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where: Defiance College Serrick Center Banquet Room, 1st floor
Make an Appointment : www.redcrossblood.org
Making an appointment is easy. Click on the link above. Once you get to the website click on the blue box in the upper right corner “Make a Blood Donarion Appointment.” Simply follow the instructions!
Make your appointment now and save a life!
This is the second of our three blood drives this year. Anyone donating will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card. If you have ever considered donating or have any questions, please stop by the Health Center. You can stop by the table at lunch time in the Serrick Center Wednesday, 1/25, 11:00-1:00 to sign up for a convenient time. You can also sign up by calling 1-800-REDCROSS or by stopping in the DC Health Center. Every donation can save up to three lives. This year’s staff, students, and faculty helped us to set an all time record of units received. Let’s try to beat October’s record of 70 successful units collected! At 3 lives per unit, we potentially saved the lives of 210 people. For more information, call the Health Center @ Ext. 2527.
Wednesdays in February 2012
SAAC Theme Nights
Wednesday, February 1 – Beach Night
Wednesday, February 8 – Jersey Night
Wednesday, February 15 – Purple & Gold Night
If you have any further questions, please ask DC SAAC members or Brian Boveington ext 2343.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Upcoming Job Fair!
Students planning to attend the CareerFest need to register with the Defiance College Office of Career Development in 128 Hubbard Hall. Once registered, candidates will receive additional employer information as it becomes available. Limited transportation is available if needed.
For a list of the Employers planning to attend visit:
http://www.ofic.org/careerfest/careerfest
_students.shtml
CareerFest is sponsored by the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges
(OFIC)
Come to CareerFest 2012!
February 3, 2012
10am-3pm
Aladdin Shrine Auditorium
Columbus, OH
SafeRide
SafeRide is back for the Spring semester!
What: A safe ride back to Campus
Where: Anywhere within the 5 mile radius of campus
When: Thursday-Saturday nights from 10:00pm-3:00am
Why: Provide a safe ride for DC students back to campus
Call: 419-439-0359
Riders will be asked to provide a name, location of pick up, number of people riding, cell phone number where Safe Ride can contact them.
This program will not be provided during Breaks.
Daffodil Days
Daffodil days are here again! The daffodil is the first flower of spring and a symbol of Hope. Colleges Against Cancer along with the American Cancer Society are offering fresh daffodils to raise money for cancer research, education, advocacy and patient support programs. Help spread Hope to cancer patients by ordering daffodils.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Kim Lammers 419-783-2563 / klammers@defiance.edu.
2012 DC Daffodil Order Form
The Ohio Benefit Bank-Community Tax Preparation
The 2012 Tax season has begun and so Defiance College will once again be offering free tax filing assistance to the Defiance community. Working through the Ohio Benefit Bank, this program helps low-moderate income families and the unemployed by filing their taxes for free. The OBB is simple, fast and sometimes the only resource available to those who need help.
It’s not too late to be of service to your community! Our tax assistance program, now in its 3rd year, begins early February.
Whether you have a background in tax preparation or simply want to volunteer, we welcome anyone to be a part of this program.
If you are interested in working with the Ohio Benefit Bank this year or you would simply like more information, please contact Nicholas Weber at;
Email: nweber@defiance.edu
Office: 419-783-2558
DC offering five Professional Enrichment and Renewal Courses (PERC)
Defiance College will hold six Professional Enrichment and Renewal Courses (PERC) during the 2012 spring semester. The PERC program is the leading way for busy educators to earn continuing education hours, master’s credit, or licensure/certificate renewal credits. The workshop series complies with the guidelines of the No Child Left Behind requirements for quality professional development and are one credit hour graduate courses.
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Defiance College offers MAE Information Session
Defiance College will host several Master of Arts in Education information sessions from January through April. Interested individuals are invited to learn more about this distinct graduate program, and how they can earn their master’s degree or Ohio teaching license in less than 18 months with flexible and convenient course offerings.
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Honors, Dean’s Lists Announced
for Fall Semester 2011
Each semester Defiance College recognizes students who have attained an outstanding level of academic excellence by naming them to either the Dean’s list or the school honors list.
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Summer 2012 Course Schedule AVAILABLE
The 2012 SUMMER course schedule is now available on the Defiance College website. Taking summer courses is a great way to lighten your academic load throughout the year or take a fun elective class online. Check out the increased online offerings this summer!
The Registrar’s Office is accepting summer scheduling sheets now. Summer schedules must be approved by the student’s assigned faculty advisor.
Gravel Parking Lot
Please be sure that you do not park past the markers at the end of the center rows in the gravel parking lot. This presents problems for those trying to back up from the side rows when cars park too far past the end of the center rows. With the upcoming winter season, please be sure that you park in a designated space. Thank you.
Flu Vaccines
This is just a reminder that there are still flu vaccines available in the Health Center. Stop up anytime, Monday through Friday, 8:00-4:30 to get yours before the holidays. No appointment is necessary. The cost is $10 for students and $15 for staff and faculty. Remember to wash your hands or use hand sanitizer frequently during this cold and flu season!
Alternative Spring Break Trip: Civil Rights Tour
Interested in taking the ULTIMATE roadtrip?
The Office of Intercultural Relations will be hosting the 4th Annual Alternative Spring Break Civil Rights Tour (March 9th-15th).
Sites include:
Memphis, TN:
National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, Neely’s BBQ (as seen on Food Network), Beale Street
Birmingham, AL:
Birmingham Civil Rights Museum, Kelly Ingram Park and the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church
Montgomery, AL:
Southern Poverty Law Center, Civil Rights Memorial and the National Center for Civil Rights at Alabama State University
Nashville, TN:
Various sites throughout Music City
Cincinnati, OH:
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
For more information, please stop by the Office of Intercultural Relations in Hubbard Hall or call ext. 2362.
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