Kara Martin (AQ '09) wanted me to share with you an update on her health. Her surgery was a success. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
"I would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. I truly believe that it's from the power of prayer that the surgery was a success because it took twice the amount of time it usually takes. My tumor was the size of a golf ball. I am in recovery right now (going back and forth between mom's and dad's...right now at mom's). I'll have radioactive iodine treatment in about 6 weeks."

* Professionally updated throughout. * New paint, refrigerator, microwave, counter-tops, sinks, and most light fixtures. * New Bathroom. * Nice oak flooring in living and dining areas. * Nice sized exterior balcony. * Condo dues include maintenance and replacement of furnace, central air condenser, and water heater. * Quality, safe neighborhood. Great for walking. Pool access included with dues. . * Immediate possession. This condo priced below the market at $52,900. Call Jeff at (616) 437-0827 to see inside.

Lend a Helping Hand with first-year student move in!
 
 This fall, the Orientation program is developing a new way for Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Student Organizations to pul together to assist with the first year experience. We are recruiting volunteers to lend a hand to the Orientation Leaders with First-Year student move in. Move in is on August 20, 2009.
 
 With around 450 incoming students, we'll need all the help we can get.Click the following link to register: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=g6TFaLbMNHDC0w6agtFvlA_3d_3d
 
 Registration deadline is August 7, 2009.

The Center of Women in Transition has posted a full time position for a Bilingual Case Manager.
Job Summary
Provides case management services to victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.  Requires the ability to respond easily to callers in immediate crisis, assess needs, safety plan, and link with community resources.
Requirements:

• Four year degree in relevant field
• Must be bilingual (Spanish); bicultural preferred
• Work experience in a not for profit agency
• Knowledge of community resources and of philosophical issues of domestic fiolence/sexual assault
• Sensitive to issues of diversity and understand and support the philosophy of empowerment 

Send cover letter & resume to:
Support Services Manager, Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut Dr., Holland, MI 49424
Deadline to submit resume: July 10, 2009
 

Please pray for Kara Martin (Alum 09).  She will be undergoing surgery on Monday afternoon. Thank you for your prayers.God bless you. Peace, Mary

There's a new shipment of Bargain Books at the AQ Bookstore - hobbies, health, politics, fiction, etc., plus many childrens titles, at $3.99 - $9.99.  And the Summer Clearance Sale continues with new markdowns on selected AQ clothing, gift, and supply merchandise - some items as low as 99-cents!  Just like summer, these bargains won't last forever, so stop in soon.
Aquinas College Bookstore summer hours through August 14 are M-Th 10am-4pm and Friday 10am-2pm.
 

Lend a Helping Hand with first-year student move in!
 
This fall, the Orientation program is developing a new way for Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Student Organizations to pul together to assist with the first year experience. We are recruiting volunteers to lend a hand to the Orientation Leaders with First-Year student move in. 
Move in is on August 20, 2009.
 
With around 450 incoming students, we'll need all the help we can get.Click the following link to register: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=g6TFaLbMNHDC0w6agtFvlA_3d_3d
 
Registration deadline is August 7, 2009.

Aquinas College Emergency Text Messaging System Do you want to be notified by text message when the campus closes or has an emergency situation?  The Campus Safety Department is encouraging all students, faculty and staff to register their cell phones to receive a Twitter message or “tweet” when there is an urgent situation. To register for this service and access the Aquinas Twitter account, or “AQAlert”, please follow the steps identified at:
http://www.aquinas.edu/campus_safety/pdf/twitter.pdf Note: If you previously registered your cell phone for this service with the “Aquinas College” Twitter account, you will need to register it again at the above address. The new “AQAlert” Twitter account will be exclusively used for urgent messages. The “Aquinas College” Twitter account will be used for general information and announcements. Please contact the Campus Safety department at 616-632-2462, if you need assistance or have any questions regarding this new alert system. 

In the 2008-2009 academic year the College began charging a fee for parking permits.  Our fee is considerably less than those of other area colleges and universities, but we could no longer maintain acceptable and secure lots without it.   All existing permits will expire in July 2009.  The fee structure for the next year will be $50 per year for traditional students and $20 per year for continuing education and graduate students.  This lower fee is based on their lower usage of the lots.  All vehicles parked on campus will be required to have a permit.

Due to ongoing server configurations, if you are having problems punching in or out via the website, please be sure to use the links provided in the Start Menu: Start>Programs>Internet Applications>AQ Web Utilities> NOVAtime 3000 – Employee Login (or Supervisor Login). If you have copied this shortcut to another location, you will need to re-copy it. The link in the Start Menu will always remain current.
If you have any questions, please contact payroll payroll@aquinas.edu or 632-2912.
Thanks,
Payroll