V.U. Students for Life (VUSFL) is sponsoring speaker Hadley Arkes,
renowned bioethicist, on Saturday, November 3 from 12 noon to 3 pm
in the CCLIR Community Room.
Free to all attendees. Free pizza luncheon at 12 noon. Presentation
at 1:00 pm. Professor Arkes’ speech is entitled, “At the threshold
of a breakthrough, with a president not knowing how to cross it?”
Sponsored by S.M.A.R.T. Scholars
November 1st, 2007, 7:30 p.m., Community Room in the CCLIR
This presentation will consist of a general outline of the agency Plant Protection Quarantine. They address exotic diseases, pests and organisms that have been introduced into our country that threaten our natural and economic resources. This includes both animal and plant resources. Examples include: Emerald Ash Borer, West Nile Virus, Mad Cow Disease, Citrus Canker, Cotton Bool Weevil, Corn Karnal Bunt, etc. They conduct survey, control, regulatory and eradication programs to achieve their goals. The presentation will include a power point lasting about 20 minutes covering the basics of USDA/APHIS/Plant Protection Quarantine employment requirements and opportunities. The agency has specific goals to diversify the workforce and they welcome the opportunity to speak to VU students in this regard.
The presenters include PPQ (Plant Protection Quarantine) Technician John Dabler and PPQ officer Mr. Rick McKay.
Alexandra Levit, author of They Don’t Teach Corporate in College, is known as one of the premiere career spokeswomen of her generation. On Thursday, November 8, 2007, she will be addressing the Valparaiso University campus and community in regards to workplace issues facing young employees. She will be offering tactics that students can use to enhance their employability now and in the future.
The event will take place at VU’s College of Business in Urschel Hall, Room 202 at 6:30 pm. Copies of Alexandra Levit’s book, They Don’t Teach Corporate in College will be sold for $10 each (cash/checks only, please). Levit will also be available to sign books following her presentation.
This event is co-sponsored by Valparaiso University’s College of Business Administration and Delta Sigma Pi, the professional co-ed business fraternity on campus.
VU students, faculty/staff, and community members are welcome to attend. Admission is free.
Two Core-approved events sponsored by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship:
“Who are You?”
Speaker: Dick Ryan
Tuesday October 30th
7:30 pm in CCLIR Community Room
Public speaker Dick Ryan will be speaking about identity, how we as college students tend to base our identity in things that are not sustainable, and what we can do to change it. Admission is free.
“me”
Thursday, November 1st
9:00-10:00 pm in Neils 234
Life, college…Reality. An original drama written by Amanda Stenzel and Brittni Emery, it is a commentary on the VU college experience and how it impacts the basis in which we ground our identity. Admission is free. Free refreshments will be served.
