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January 31, 2006
Unsure About What to Major In?
No sweat!
Seton Hill University offers a Deciding Program that is designed to help students choose a major or help students that are looking for a change. This program is available to all Seton Hill students. Through counseling, testing, shadowing, etc. you will be given the opportunity to dig deeper and discover what your true passion and strengths are.
Coming from a liberal arts education, this is another great tool that allows you to take different classes and have the opportunity to find out what your desire is.
I benefited from this greatly! I went from having a slight interest in the arts, to taking an Art History class, to falling in love with the arts! You couldn’t ask for a better place to be with the Deciding Program being immersed in the liberal arts setting. To take advantage of these resources please contact Lynda Sukolsky on the 5th Floor of the Admin building (sukolsky@setonhill.edu)
Another great feature that Seton Hill offers is the Career Counseling Program. Here, students can meet with Assistant Director Jamie Martin to explore their career goals. She is also located on the 5th Floor of the Administration Building.
I cannot say enough how helpful they have been to me throughout my time here at Seton Hill. They are a true asset to Seton Hill and more students should take a look at what they have to offer!
Posted by AshleyHoffman at 10:55 AM | Comments (0)
January 30, 2006
Year of the 'woof woof'
You guessed it! Today is the celebration of Chinese New Year; the year of the dog. Yesterday, January 29th was the first day of the Chinese New Year. It is the year 4703 by the Chinese calendar.
This day begins with the new moon on the first day of the new year and ends on the full moon 15 days later.
Come celebrate the new year -TODAY- with the Seton Hill community in Lowe Dining Hall @ 4:30PM!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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January 26, 2006
Wine and 'Nibble' with the Adult Degree Students!
Tomorrow, Jan. 27th, 2006 from 6:30PM to 8PM, the Graduate and Adult Studies Office will be hosting an informal social event in the bottom floor of the McKenna Center. This event is for perspective Adult Degree Students (ADP) who would like to hear information about the programs and majors that we have to offer. You can come and mingle with current students, perspective students, and our staff of the Graduate and Adult Studies Office.
Afterwards, you can stroll on up to the Salvitti Gymnasium to watch our Lady Griffins play Houghton College @ 6 PM and following their game, you can watch our Men’s Team play Houghton College starting at 8 PM!
So, come one come all and wine and ‘nibble’ with the ADP Students and watch our Griffins Win!!
Posted by AshleyHoffman at 8:57 AM | Comments (1)
January 24, 2006
Physician Assistant Interviews
The Physician Assistant Program will be hosting 2 interview sessions today. The incoming students of Fall 06 will be participating in the 4 hour long interview to be accepted into the Physician Assistant Program at Seton Hill.
PA Requirements
-Minimum Cumulative overall GPA of 3.0 or better
-Minimum pre-requisite course GPA of 3.0 or better
-High School Applicants: Minimum SAT score of 1000 or better
-Minimum science GPA of 3.0 or better
-Completion of all pre-requisite courses
-Minimum of 300 hours of healthcare experience
-Completion of shadowing experiences of at least 3 Physician Assistants in different practice settings
-Strong oral and written language skills
-Evidence of ability to complete an intensive program of study and training
-Maturity and professional qualities required for the Physician Assistant Profession as outlined in the Seton Hill University Technical Standards
Good Luck to All!
Posted by AshleyHoffman at 10:18 AM | Comments (0)
January 23, 2006
Growing Concern...Literally
There have been students that have expressed concern about Seton Hill and its progress. I think I need to say to you that I sympathize completely. As an incoming student in the class of 2000, I was a part of Seton Hill College. At this point in time, there were a handful of male students on campus…now we are 60% female 40% male. We were a College…not a University. Havey Residence Hall was specifically for seniors and the rooms were SINGLES. This is to just name a few differences.
My point is, to sustain with the economy and growing culture, Seton Hill, among other colleges/universities had to change as well. More and more students are going on to further their education and if we do not keep up, there will not be a Seton Hill.
Change is a part of life…I am sure the first graduating classes of Seton Hill in the 1910's were not in favor of Seton Hill becoming co-educational, but we did and look at us now. We were and always will be a Catholic University…we will always keep our family atmosphere and it will always be home to many.
There are so many analogies that I could give, but the bottom line is life is ever-changing and we all need to understand that. To keep afloat we need to do the right thing and Seton Hill University is doing so…patience is a virtue, right?
Posted by AshleyHoffman at 11:34 AM | Comments (2)
January 20, 2006
'Twas 2 nights before the first day of the Spring Semester...
The break is winding down and students are starting to migrate back on campus for the Spring Semester. It has been very quiet around here the past month with all the students being off for the holidays.
Classes start Monday, January 23, 2006. New Student Orientation is Sunday, January 22. At this time Resident students may move in starting at 9:00 am. Registration starts at 1:00 PM.
Welcome back to all students and it is nice to have you back!
Posted by AshleyHoffman at 11:38 AM | Comments (0)
January 19, 2006
We are not the only ones going to the Blogs...
The Mattress Factory Art Museum in Pittsburgh, PA is also venturing to the emerging world of blogs.
The Mattress Factory is holding a public workshop titled, From Book to Blog: Creating an Online Journal. It will be held January 28th, 2006 from 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Participants will be creating online books and walk through the different processes of setting up free online illustrated journals. Upon completion, students will have a personal art blog.
Director, Barbara Luderowski earned an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts Degree in 2003 from Seton Hill.
More and more institutions, museums, etc. have adopted the new phenomena of creating Blogs. Blogs give us the ability to communicate with people all over the world!
Check out other blogs here at Seton Hill! They range from class blogs, to informational blogs and of course the student blogs! Enjoy!
New Media Journalism
Setonian
SugarPacket
C.R.A.F.T.
blogs.setonhill.edu
Tranquility Lost
Girl Meets World
Posted by AshleyHoffman at 10:40 AM | Comments (1)
January 17, 2006
Timeline of Admissions
Now that the Holidays are over, you can now focus on your College Applications!
Visit our Admissions Timeline to get further information. We are rolling admissions here at Seton Hill, which means there are no deadlines, but keeping on schedule is very important to get everything so you can be the next student in the incoming class of 2010!
For January and February you need to be preparing to fill out the FAFSA form. Complete as soon as possible after January 1, 2006. Keep in mind, online is better…saves paper and provides you with a faster response time!
Just a friendly reminder what we need with your application to evaluate it for Admission:
-1 Letter of Recommendation
-Transcripts
-Essay
-SAT scores
And by this time, we will need your Senior Year Grades – Semester 1
If you have any questions, contact us here in Admissions!
Posted by AshleyHoffman at 12:26 PM | Comments (0)
January 13, 2006
Lady Griffin Basketball!
Come out tomorrow, Saturday, January, 14th to support our Lady Griffins. They are playing Carlow University @ 4:00PM in the McKenna Center. So get your party going by coming to support the Griffins; then Sunday...GO STEELERS!
Posted by AshleyHoffman at 10:48 AM | Comments (0)
January 12, 2006
From Putt Putt to the Speed of Light!
This day in history, Jan, 12th, a speed record was born. A racing driver set a new speed record in the newly invented Ford automobile, 999. Lake St. Clair was the testing area…frozen of course. The speed reached was 91.37mph.
Just like the slowly emerging rate of the Ford automobile, Seton Hill is also on the upward climb. We are quickly approaching 1900 students in the year 2006/2007. We have come a long way since we have recently been established as a University in 2002. Be a part of our growing population! Come visit us and see it for your very eyes!
I am proud to have been part of that growing population and I look forward to seeing it grow even more as I continue here as an Admissions Counselor...maybe it will grow from the 999 to the 2006 NASCAR Ford Fusion before my very eyes!
Posted by AshleyHoffman at 10:35 AM | Comments (0)
January 10, 2006
Are You My Daddy?
The creator of the legendary Rambo, David Morrell, will lecturing tonight, Tuesday, January 10th in Cecilian Hall at 7 p.m. on the Seton Hill University campus as part of the Writing Popular Fiction master’s program. Did you know that the name Rambo came from an apple? Yes, and we are lucky enough to have this deliciously delectable apple grown right here in PA!
Morrell has been given the title of the "father of the modern action novel". His works consist of “NightScape”, “Front Man”, “The Brotherhood of Roses”, and “First Blood” just for starters.
The lecture is free and open to the public, and will be followed by a reception and book signing.
So, tonight come and see David Morrell and go get some Rambo Apples! Both are good for you!
Check out the following links about Morrell:
David Morell F.A.Q
Book Review
Posted by AshleyHoffman at 10:00 AM | Comments (0)
January 9, 2006
Griffins Basketball!
Come out tomorrow, Jan. 10th to support our Griffins! The Women’s and Men’s Teams will be playing our ‘neighbor’ St. Vincent College with the Women playing at 6:00 PM and the Men playing at 8:00PM. The game will be held in the McKenna Center at Seton Hill. Local basketball game rivalries are always good fun! Tickets will be sold at the door - adult tickets will be $5 and student tickets will be $3. All SHU students, faculty and staff will be admitted free with an SHU ID card. For more information on tickets, please call Associate Athletic Director, John Fogle, at 724-838-4259.
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January 5, 2006
Graduate New Student Orientation
Tonight in Administration 206, Orientation will be held at 5:30 PM for all graduate students who will begin their graduate work in the Spring semester. This includes all grad students except the Writing Popular Fiction students. Their orientation will be held tomorrow at 7PM.
At this time, students will meet staff and program directors, take a tour of the library, and go through a computer demonstration on JWEB, email, etc. Also students will be able to register for classes, get books, their student ID, parking pass, etc.
Congratulations to all students and we will see you around campus!
Posted by AshleyHoffman at 10:16 AM | Comments (1)
January 4, 2006
Elizabeth Seton Feast Day!
Happy Elizabeth Seton Feast Day! Today we celebrate the death of Elizabeth Seton. Today is a day of celebration here at Seton Hill. Tomorrow mass will be held in the chapel at 11:30. Also, the film “A Time for Miracles” is being shown. This is a documentary of Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton.
Click the link above and scroll down to the comments on this page. There is a general overview of her. It is really informative! Enjoy!
Posted by AshleyHoffman at 9:34 AM | Comments (0)
January 3, 2006
Things About Seton Hill You Might Not Have Known...
(In no particular order)
1. Our mascot was formally the ‘Penguin’.
2. St. Mary’s Hall still has its original foundation. It is the oldest building on campus.
3. If you park in the Post Office Lot and you are not a President or Vice President or someone of importance, the chances of you getting a ticket are VERY high…take it from someone who has experience…
4. Our Lady Grotto is the most peaceful place on campus (aside from the chapel).
5. The departed Sisters of Charity are laid to rest on campus.
6. In my opinion, the 5th floor of the Administration building is one of the most resourceful places on campus…(that’s for you to find out)
7. We are a liberal arts university.
8. Seton Hill is known world wide...
9. The Dalai Lama visited campus.
10. Michele Ridge (wife of former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge) is an alum of Seton Hill.
11. The pews in the chapel are hand carved by the Sisters of Charity.
12. In Reeves Memorial Library there is a Children’s Reading Room and a Holocaust Education Resource Room.
13. In Brownlee Residence Hall, the room dimensions are 10’8’’x15’4’’.
14. Computer labs are open 24/7.
15. One of the few schools in western PA that offer Music Therapy as a major.
If anyone has anything else to add, please do!
Posted by AshleyHoffman at 9:02 AM | Comments (2)
January 2, 2006
Welcome Back!
I would like to welcome everyone (well ALMOST everyone) back to campus to start the New Year! Today starts the first day of J Term (January) classes.
J Term and M Term have recently been implemented here at Seton Hill. J Term and M Term are specifically designed for students to be able to study abroad before the actual semester begins. Students can study on campus or choose to travel in this 3 week time period.
Yesterday, students left for Cuernavaca, Mexico. Today students left for Monaco for an intensive French course. There students will get to practice language skills, visit area attractions and get to experience the culture! Students also left today for London!
M Term (May) courses will be offered which will allow you to earn credits while studying in Europe and it looks like Scotland is the place to be! This is such a great opportunity here at Seton Hill. I encourage all to do it!
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