Billiken News - SLU Madrid Campus

January 11 - 17, 2010

THIS WEEK

WELCOME TO NEW STUDENTS AND NEW FACULTY, as well as to all those returning to the Madrid Campus after the semester break! Don’t forget each Monday to check this weekly electronic newsletter, the Billiken News, for the latest Madrid Campus news and notices. And please remember that the Madrid Campus uses the Billiken News, as well as slu.edu e-mail addresses, to officially communicate with students, faculty and staff. MONDAY 11^th Welcome Sessions for New Students (part I) TUESDAY 12^th Welcome Sessions for New Students (part II) WEDNESDAY 13^th First Day Spring 2010 Classes 1:50 pm · Catholic Mass in English – Chapel, PRH first floor THURSDAY 14^th 1:50 pm · Misa Católica en español · PRH Capilla, primera planta FRIDAY 15^th 2:00 pm · Student Government (SGA) “interest session” · Come and learn more about SGA Madrid! · Student Lounge, basement of Padre Rubio Hall 2:30 pm · meeting of SGA Madrid · PRH 10 3:30 pm · meeting of Faculty and Staff · Library Reading Room 8.30 pm · Friday Night Social · Tapas at the Cava Baja · meet in front of Padre Rubio Hall · bring 15 euros SATURDAY 16^th 9:00 am · Day Trip to Segovia · sign up and pay for trip in Finance Office · meet Saturday morning in front of Padre Rubio Hall SUNDAY 17^th 9:00 am · Day Trip to Toledo · 40 Euros · sign up and pay for trip in Finance Office · meet Sunday in front of Padre Rubio Hall 6:00 pm · First (“Welcome and Welcome Back”) Campus Ministry Sunday Mass of the new semester · Chapel on the First Floor of Padre Rubio Hall

THIS WEEK IN SPORTS

UPCOMING
Wednesday, January 20 · winter quarter classes begin for MA English students Tuesday, January 26 · final day to add a class or to drop a class without a grade of “W” Friday, January 29 · SLU-Madrid Holiday / no classes Wednesday, February 3 · application deadline for spring semester degree candidates Wednesday, February 10 · final day to choose Audit (AU) or Pass/No Pass (P/NP) options

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to all those who earned a place on the Fall 2009 Dean’s List! >>

IMPORTANT: Residency Cards and Proper Student Documentation >>

Administrative Support Scholarship Students are reminded of their obligations to observe norms of confidentiality and professionalism in regard to any and all information they receive in the course of their work. Also, there will be a brief (20-minute) mandatory meeting next Monday, January 18, at 2:00 pm for all NEW Administrative Support Scholarship students this semester. Check your email for a message from Liz McCreary, coordinator of the Administrative Support Scholarship program.

Interested in Day Trips to great sites in and around Madrid? Check out HERE. Please note: Day Trips are open to returning students, as well as to new students.

Reminders: (a) In compliance with Spanish law, smoking is prohibited on the Saint Louis University – Madrid Campus. (b) No food or beverage (other than water) is allowed in classrooms, the library and computer labs. (c) The Madrid Campus recycles. Please use the appropriate bins in the cafeteria and in the outdoor patio behind Padre Rubio Hall.

Spring Semester Office and Service Hours >>

Spring Semester Library Hours >>

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OPPORTUNITIES & INVITATIONS

New Career Center Opens! Need help with your resume, interested in an internship or seeking some career advice? Visit the new Career Services Office on the Ground Floor of Padre Rubio Hall (Monday through Thursday, 4:00 – 6:00 pm, and Fridays 10:00 am – 2:30 pm). To schedule an appointment, contact Patrice at bolsatrabajo@madrid.slu.edu.

Need help with your Spanish? Stuck on your homework? The Spanish Assistance Center opens for language tutoring on Monday, January 18. Open hours are Monday and Wednesday 4:45-7:15 pm, and Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-6:00 pm. The Spanish Assistance Center is located in the entry area of Manresa Hall, outside the Office of the Registrar. And, look for news soon about spring semester hours for the English Writing Assistance Center, also located in the Manresa Hall entry area.

The student newspaper, La Voz, is looking for creative minds! Come ready to spill your thoughts on issues that interest you both on and off campus. All those who want to voice opinions, stories, pictures, photos and the like, please email the La Voz staff at lavoz.madrid@gmail.com for more info.

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