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December 28, 2005
Just checking in over the break.....
I thought I would just check in over the break for any bloggers out there. We return to the office on Monday, January 2, 2006. However, the Admissions Office is open for two short days during the week. If you can believe it, it took me 2 hours just to open the mail that was waiting for us since last Thursday! Everyone in Admissions appears to have had a nice holiday. Nice gifts, and some even traveled to visit with family. We were thrilled that our efforts to raise money and buy gifts for children in need was a great success. We purchased gifts for 80 children in the local area! In addition, some money was raised for contributions to heating and utility funds for families in need. Great job everyone! This has become a tradition at SHU, and we do it each year around the holidays. SHU is very committed to community, and I am so proud of everyone's contributions this season! Well, back to work. Just an hour or so left, and then off again for the weekend. Ashley will be checking back in next week on the blog.
Happy New Year!
Posted by Kim McCarty at 12:17 PM | Comments (1)
December 22, 2005
It's the Best Time of the Year for All!
This time of the year is the best here at SHU...why? Well, students get to go home or to a warmer climate for the holiday, faculty gets some much needed rest, and we as employees get a lovely break. You can't loose when you come to SHU as a student or employee! I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. I hope you enjoy the Holidays and love them for what they really mean. Happy Holidays!
Posted by AshleyHoffman at 11:05 AM | Comments (0)
December 21, 2005
Seton Hill? Seton Hall? Huh?
Coming off the road as an Admissions Counselor you have lots of stories and lots of questions that come home with. My territory in particular (due to it's closeness to NJ and Seton Hall) is the worst! The most common statement is: "OH! I thought you were Seton HALL!"
So, for your benefit as well as mine, I have composed a compare/contrast list of The 'Hill' and Seton Hall.
I hope you enjoy this as much as I have!
The Hill is located in Greensburg, PA
Seton Hall is located in South Orange, NJ (330 miles apart to be exact..according to my trusty travel friend RandMcNally.
We are both suburban
We are the Griffins
They are the Pirates
We both are of Catholic faith
We were founded by Elizabeth Seton (Aunt of James R. Bayley)
They were founded by Bishop James R. Bayley
We have an undergrad of 1800+
They have an undergrad of 5200
We have the same student to teacher ratio 15:1
We are members of the Common Application
They are not
We are with the Sisters of Charity
They are with the Archdiocese of Newark
The Hill's student newspaper is The Setonian
Seton Hall's student newspaper is The Setonian
We have Father Honeygosky
...which is much more fun to say than Father Figueiredo
We are the Griffins
They are the Pirates
We are Maroon and Gold
They are Blue and White
We have 19 sports
They have 12 sports
We have Pittsburgh
They have New York
We are nestled on 200 acres
They are nestled on 50 acres
I hope that you enjoyed reading the list as much as I enjoyed composing it. Let this be a fun fact lesson for you and do pass the word! Go Griffins!
Posted by AshleyHoffman at 6:14 PM | Comments (9)
December 20, 2005
Track and Field at Seton Hill
Merry Christmas to all of us at Seton Hill! Santa gave us an early Christmas present this year by adding Track and Field to our growing list of sports that is now up to a whopping 19! The first season will be in the 2006-07 school year. Keep watch for further details!
Posted by AshleyHoffman at 2:53 PM | Comments (8)
December 19, 2005
Congratulations!
Today, Dec. 19 2005, is December Commencement. Congratulations to the Class of 2005! I must say that the weather is a bit yucky…I would rather receive a diploma in May when the snow isn’t flying, but that’s just me and a diploma is a diploma any way you look at it!
I would like to, again congratulate the December class and don’t forget to keep in touch with our Alumni Office and let them know your whereabouts and endeavors!
P.S. Christmas is just around the corner! 6 more days!
Posted by AshleyHoffman at 8:01 AM | Comments (2)
December 16, 2005
Happy Holidays
Finals week is over, and now the Holiday break is official. I have had a great semester blogging, and I plan to continue next semester while I student teach. Ashley is also blogging now, and her blogs are extremely helpful because Ashley attended Seton Hill for her undergraduate and now is employed for Admissions. I would just like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Take some time to relax and get ready for the spring semester. Below are holiday greetings from the Seton Hill staff:
"Merry Christmas and many good wishes for the coming year!"
-Dane Dornin Graduate and Adult Studies
"Happy Holidays! Enjoy the Season."
-Kim McCarty Admissions
"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year"
-Gloria Beavers Registrars Office
"Happy Holidays and enjoy your break!"
-Shari Mills Registrars Office
"I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. I will miss you. Hurry back and don't forget your FASFA!"
-Jane Strittmatter Financial Aid
"Enjoy your time with your family and friends. See you back here in January."
-Debbie Fredo Graduate and Adult Studies
Posted by JennaOBrocto at 11:44 AM | Comments (0)
Music to My Ears
What is that overwhelming, consuming noise around campus this week? Cicadas you say? No...My computer that refuses to be quiet? Yes, but that’s another story...
Oh, I think I got it! It’s a sigh of relief from students because today is the LAST day of finals! Congrats to all! Finals week can sure be hectic with final papers and tests. It is very rewarding when you can breathe a sigh of relief and know that you are done; for this semester! I hope everyone enjoys their break and get much needed rest for the next round!
Posted by AshleyHoffman at 10:44 AM | Comments (1)
December 15, 2005
The Construction of Seton Hill was not an Accident…
When Seton Hill was founded by the Sisters of Charity the campus was as it is today - a tight knit community. This can be evident in the construction of the buildings and the closeness of the departments.
This university was no doubt constructed to accommodate the young women of then, Seton Hill College. When it was a snowy blustery day, who wants to take a ten minute walk from building to building? Once you arrived at main complex, the chances of you having to go back outside for any reason were slim to none. All the buildings connect in some way so you didn’t have to go out into that awful weather.
This wonderful feature is still enjoyed by all today! From personal experience, I lived in Lowe dorm, located in the same facility as the dining hall. I didn’t have to go outside to go to class or to eat! Sandals were a daily accessory to my wardrobe.
Bottom line is, enjoy the age old accommodations of our university and learn a bit of our history.
Posted by AshleyHoffman at 2:05 PM | Comments (1)
December 14, 2005
Who is the New Blogger?
Hello fellow bloggers!
I am Ashley Hoffman, recent grad of Seton Hill University and I am one of the newest additions to the Admissions Staff. Doing my undergraduate work here at SHU and now being an employee allows me to speak with coworkers and students, relating to both. Being on the ‘other’ side of the fence is very interesting and informative. I hope to provide to you information regarding both and my views on what SHU is like for you as an incoming student.
Keep in mind that the semester is winding down or already has finished for some of you. Get all of your transcripts, SAT scores, application and Letter of Recommendation into us in the Admissions Office. Take a look at our timeline of the college application process. Get it in, be accepted, and be done early so you can enjoy the rest of your senior year and prepare for college life!
Posted by AshleyHoffman at 11:23 AM | Comments (4)
December 13, 2005
New Admissions Blogger for the Holiday Break
Please join me in welcoming Ashley Hoffman as our new Admissions Blogger. Ashley will be blogging daily while Jenna is off for the holiday break and taking a well deserved rest after a full semester of blogging and school work.
Ashley has been a counselor on staff in the admissions office for 4 months. She is also an alum of Seton Hill, and graduated in May of 2004 with a degree in Art History and Spanish.
In addition to being familiar with admissions, she knows all about SHU! Welcome Ashley.
Posted by Kim McCarty at 9:41 AM | Comments (0)
December 12, 2005
Career Works and Benefits of a Bachelor Degree
Our office of Career Development has changed it's name to Career Works! The office will continue to work with our student body and prepare them for the task of seeking employment once they graduate. Career Works will offer career counseling and testing, as well as mock interviewing and assistance with resume writing. Speaking of jobs for graduates, an article in the December issue of Buisness Officer reports some very interesting statistics about college graduates. They note that the benefits of a bachelor degree impact not only average salary, but also health care and quality of life. The article notes that graduates of a four-year institution have less risk factors that lead to heart disease and that 70%, vs. 54% of high school graduates without a bachelor degree, have health coverage. Four-year college graduates also boast a better income, with the annual income for a college graduate being 62% more annually than a high school graduate without a college degree. So, what are you waiting for? Apply to Seton Hill today!
Posted by Kim McCarty at 12:48 PM | Comments (0)
December 8, 2005
Art Therapy Information Session
Tonight there will be an Art Therapy Information Session at 5:00pm in Bayley 210.
"The Seton Hill University graduate art therapy programs are designed to develop compassionate scholar-practitioners. The art therapy classes are experiential and students make art in almost every class. They learn from their own art and the art of others about the power of art to transform feelings, thoughts and lives."
-Nina Denninger, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, Program Director
Seton Hill offers two graduate level training programs. One program leads to a Master's Degree in Art Therapy with a specialization in Counseling. The other leads to a Post-Master's Certificate. Both programs prepare you to combine your love of art and your desire to help others into one creative, inspiring and meaningful career.
At the Information Session you will get the opportunity to meet some of the faculty and have your questions answered. During the session, there will be a discussion on information about the program, admissions, financial aid, and any other relevant information. If you are interested in the program but unable to attend, you can contact Sherry in the Graduate Office at 724-838-4221.
Posted by JennaOBrocto at 10:04 AM | Comments (1)
December 7, 2005
Finals
Next week will be finals week. The semester is coming to an end, and Christmas Break is quickly approaching. For freshmen this is the first time you will be experiencing finals. Here is some advice from current Seton Hill students to help you prepare for next week:
"Study with other people from your classes. If you work individually you may miss areas that other people will find. The more people that study together, the more thorough studying you will be able to do."
-me
"They are not as bad as what everyone says, but you are definitely glad when they are over."
-Sherry Spataro
"Study and make sure you give yourself enough time to study for each of your finals. Don't try to cram it all into one might."
-Heather Patton
"Study a lot, make sure you’re prepared, and don't overly stress because some are not as bad as you think."
-Deanna Cancilla
"The best advice is to keep up with your work, so it is easier on you when it comes time for finals. If you have all your notes from all semester, the finals will be much easier."
-Darby Rowan
"If your classmates are having review sessions, go to them."
-Christy Pergar
Please post any advice you have to offer other students.
Good luck and happy studying!
Posted by JennaOBrocto at 1:38 PM | Comments (0)
December 5, 2005
Don't forget this is the last week of classes, and then it will be time for finals. Start studying now. In two weeks you will have plenty of time to relax over Christmas Break :)
Posted by JennaOBrocto at 5:45 PM | Comments (0)
December 2, 2005
Weekend Events
If you are spending another weekend in Greensburg, PA, Seton Hill has a few activities scheduled to keep you busy. Tomorrow there is a trip to Westmoreland Mall. Christmas is quickly approaching, so this is a great way to finish buying gifts. Actually, this weekend I plan to start, but I'm sure not everyone is so far behind. Vans leave Lynch at 2pm. If you prefer to stay on campus you can go watch The Brothers Grimm or listen to the Thornbirds. The Brothers Grimm will be showing in A308 at 6pm and 11pm. The Brothers Grimm because famous for their compilations of Fairy Tales. The Thornbirds are a musical band that will be playing in Cecilian Hall at 9pm.
On Sunday there is a Christmas Concert in St. Joseph's Chapel at 4pm. The concert features the University Choir, Women's Chorale, and Handbell Choir. This event is free and open to the public. If you have any questions call 724-838-4280.
It might also be a good weekend to spend some time playing in the snow. Building a snowman or making a snow angel might be the perfect way to get your mind off of finals. Have a fun and relaxing weekend!
Posted by JennaOBrocto at 12:45 PM | Comments (0)
December 1, 2005
Aplha Sigma Lambda Induction Ceremony and Holiday Luncheon
On Sunday, December 4 there will be an ASL Induction Ceremony and Holiday Luncheon. ASL is an adult honor society at Seton Hill University. Seton Hill recognizes students who have excelled academically. The new members will be inducted into the society on this day. Current members, new members, and Alumnae are invited to attend. The cost is $15.25 per person. If interested in attending contact Debbie Fredo ASAP at 724-838-4208.
If you are just interested in learning more about the honor society or want to join, then you can still contact Debbie.
Posted by JennaOBrocto at 11:24 AM | Comments (0)