Here are
the events for the week of March 15th through March 21st
Honors Day – Wednesday, March 17th
Each spring, the Academic
Committee and the Alpha Chi Honor Society sponsor an Honors Day at MMC. This is
a day dedicated solely to the celebration of excellence in our institution,
building awareness among students of the importance of intellectual achievement
within the academic community. It showcases the breadth of student achievement
at MMC across our five divisions and eighteen majors. The day provides an
opportunity to showcase the talents of individual students and the excellent
work achieved inside and outside the classroom through the sharing of scholarly
and creative work.
The events of the
day center on the Honors Colloquium, where selected students present research
papers and scholarly works, creative projects (such as paintings, dramatic or
dance performances), and scientific projects or psychological experiments to
the College community. Eight students will win monetary prizes for their work,
ranging from the Dean’s Award ($500) to the WRIT I award ($100). Other
events include the ceremonies to induct deserving students into the
College’s honor societies and the presentation of the Teaching Excellence
Award.
Please see
attached schedule for a list of activities*. Honors Day represents the
best of Marymount. It showcases the results of excellent teaching and scholarship
as well as the astonishing breadth of student endeavor. It is an inspiring
event, and we hope to see you there!
*Schedule
subject to change. Please see final program on Wednesday for complete
listing.
ThRoW dOwN iN mId-ToWn!
All
students, staff, faculty and alums
are invited to participate in the very first Volleyball Tournament for MMC!
Save the date: Sunday, April 18th
from 8pm to 10pm.
·
First game: Students vs. Alumni
·
Second game: Staff vs. Faculty
·
Finals: Game 1 Winners vs. Game 2
Winners
If you'd like to participate, please
email Randy Lesko at rlesko@mmm.edu. (Alums
please email Shelli Luchs at sluchs@mmm.edu.)
Cheerleaders also wanted! Brought to you by the SDA IM Sports and
Recreation Program. Keep it Movin’!
Shelli Luchs at sluchs@mmm.edu).
Cheerleaders also needed!
Keep it Movin'!Shelli Luchs at sluchs@mmm.edu.)
Cheerleaders also needed! Sponsored by the SDA IM Sports and
Recreation Program. Keep it Movin’!Shelli Luchs at sluchs@mmm.edu).
Cheerleaders also needed!
Keep it Movin'!
"Be Queer, Buy Queer" Video Contest
OUTmedia
is seeking college youth at MMC and on campuses throughout the world to submit original
videos on the theme, “Be Queer, Buy Queer!” Slams, rants, stand up,
sketch, music frenzy, spicy splicing are all welcome. We want you to speak
boldly, and outrageously on the vision, expressed by OUTmedia’s Founder,
Shelly Weiss, “care about where you spend your every dime, invest in the
businesses that believe and invest in you. Build your queer vision of your
future, with what and where you buy today!”
Submit
your own video responding to the concept of "Be Queer Buy Queer,"
with a friend, your LGBTQQIA campus group, or run wild with your entire campus
community! Present in video form "What Does Be Queer Buy Queer Mean To
You?"
One
winner will receive $10,000 in OUTmedia entertainment and the opportunity to
host the 1st Annual OUTmedia QueerCampus CultureFest! at their college or
university, hosted by Kit Yan and being developed for TV airing.
Submissions
will be accepted through 4/15/10, voting from 4/16-29, and the winner announced
at the culmination of Diversity Month on 4/30/10. Please see attached flyer for
more information. Questions? Contact MMC Alum Jamie Cohen at
917.742.1395.
What are your plans in late summer??
The
Offices of Student Development & Activities and Academic Advisement will
begin looking for next year’s team of Peer Leaders in the coming
weeks! Peer Leaders assist with Orientation and the First-Year Mentoring
(FYM) courses throughout the academic year. Interested students will need
to submit a completed application, resume and two letters of recommendation no
later than Friday, March 26th. Applications are available in Main 807, 302 and Nugent LL Academic Advisement
Office or you may print attachment. Questions? Please email rampuero@mmm.edu or hwotton@mmm.edu.
Explore New York!
Sign-ups Continue
Main, Room 807
This
is your opportunity to take advantage of some of the best attractions in New York City, for
FREE! The following programs are still available for sign-ups:
· Afro-Cuban
Jazz concert with Prof Tietze (3/19)
· King Tut
Exhibit with Emmalyn Yamrick (5/12)
Students
only with valid MMC ID. Sign up for one event and wait-list for a
second. Complete rules and calendar is available at sign-ups.
Brought to you by Student Development & Activities. No slogan… just action.
Mondays
and Thursdays
Spinning Class
2pm
The
STUDIO, 147 East 72nd Street
Want
to get in shape for spring or take your workout routine to the next level?
Explore a rare opportunity only for Marymount Manhattan students. For a limited
number of students, spin classes are being offered free at The Studio as part
of a new group forming at school to focus on getting in shape, having fun and
getting to know your fellow students in a nonacademic setting. For more
information, contact Student Coordinator Tom Hoffman at andthatsal@aol.com.
Monday, March 15th
Card-Decorating with CAB
12pm-4pm
Main, Commons West
Join CAB in decorating
cards to celebrate Easter! The cards will be sent, along with gift bags,
to the elderly through Meals on Wheels. Don't miss out on this opportunity to
spread a little joy! Questions? Email lpolereczki@mmm.edu.
Thursday, March 18th
Fitness Fair
12pm-3 p.m.
Main, Black & White Gallery
Come find out what some area fitness clubs and
exercise studios have to offer Marymount Manhattan Students. Representatives
from clubs and fitness centers will be on campus to talk to students about
their facilities and offer special rates for MMC students. There will be
give-aways and demonstrations. The fair is sponsored by the Counseling & Wellness Center.
For more information, contact Wellness Coordinator Suzanne Sorrentino at ssorrentino@mmm.edu.
Information Session about Study Abroad in Italy with Lorenzo
de’ Medici
1pm–2pm
Main, Room 703
5:30pm–6:30 pm
Main, Room 411
Learn about the Lorenzo de’ Medici study abroad programs
in Florence, Tuscania and Venice from Stefania Migliori of LdM.
For more information please contact Cindy Sittler (csittler@mmm.edu).
Card-Decorating with CAB
12pm-4pm
Nugent Lounge
Join CAB in
decorating cards to celebrate Easter! The cards will be sent, along with
gift bags, to the elderly through Meals on Wheels. Don't miss out on this
opportunity to spread a little joy! Questions? Email lpolereczki@mmm.edu.
Thursday,
March 18th
Why Early Experiences Count Workshop
10am-11am
Main, 7th Floor Clinic Conference Room
How
to develop great reading and writing skills starting in infancy. The effects of
television on the developing brain. The sensory processing system, what this is
and what you should know about it. Sponsored by the Department of
Communication Sciences and Disorders at Marymount Manhattan
College. RSVP: csd@mmm.edu Another session will be held on March 25th.
Discounts
Discount Movie Passes
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) offers discount
movie passes for all members of the MMC community. Passes are available
in the Office of Student Affairs (Main, Room
807) for $7.50 (please have exact change; cash only). No surcharges will
be assessed when using these passes. Passes are accepted at all AMC,
Loews, Cineplex Odeon, Magic Johnson and Star theatres at all times, including
new releases.
Movie passes are also available at 55th Street Residence Hall. Brought to you by
Residence Hall Council and the RAs at 55th street, discounted movie passes are
available in the RA office at from 8:30 pm to 12:30am every day for the same
great low price of $7.50.
Free Dr. Oz Tickets!
March 16, 17, and 19th
30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112
Dr. Oz is Oprah's former medical expert and now has
his own talk/medical show. The show is taped with a live audience Tuesday,
Wednesday and Friday's and we are looking for groups of people to come see the
show as members of the audience. Dr. Oz tapes twice a day, so if students
would like to attend the morning show, students would need to arrive
8:30am (until about 11:30/12) and for the afternoon show students would need to
arrive at 12:30pm (until about 4:30/5pm). If anyone is interested please
e-mail MaryAnne Nicoletti at mnicoletti@mmm.edu,
with your name, e-mail, phone number, indicate if you would like to attend the
AM show or the PM show and the number
of tickets you would like to reserve.
Ongoing
Academic Coaching
CAA –Center for Academic Advancement
Nugent 451
Kick off your semester right: review syllabi; organize
project due dates; stay on top of challenging courses! The Center for Academic
Advancement, CAA, is now offering academic coaching in Chemistry, Biology,
Economics, Media, Psychology, Spanish, French and American Sign Language.
Come in for Math and Writing support as well. Stop by 451 Nugent, email caa@mmm.edu or call 212-774-4820 to schedule an
appointment today!
Coming soon. . . Speech Club Career Panel,
CAB and SGA Elections, Study Abroad
Info session, Faculty/Staff vs Students Volleyball and much more!
Please follow the steps below when
submitting announcements. Messages are sent out on Monday morning for the
events scheduled the following 7-10 days.
1. All announcements must be submitted in the
following format (please do not send as attachments):
a.
Day, Date of Event (No abbreviations please)
b. Title of Event
c. Time of
Event (including end time)
d. Location of
event (including building)
e. Short description of event including
contact information of sponsoring department/organization, admission, etc.
2. All announcements should be sent to activities@mmm.edu.
Announcements must be received no later than Thursdays at noon
for the following week’s events. Please
write “e-newsletter” in the subject line.
3. The e-newsletter will only include events held at
MMC or sponsored by an MMC department or organization.
4. The e-newsletter is sent to all members of the MMC
community.
5. All events are open to the entire college community
unless otherwise noted.
6. Announcements will be edited as needed to ensure
clarity and spacing.
No slogan... just action.
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