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Campus Life
Warm Up Grand Rapids Blanket Drive!
Posted on October 30, 2009 at 4:14 pm under Campus Life | 48 views | No Comments »

Submitted by Robert Abid

The brisk winds of fall and winter are becoming more prominent as November draws near, affecting warmth across the city, taking a toll on everyone, including the homeless.

But there is something that can be done. Aquinas College Campus Life and Campus Ministry are sponsoring a city wide program entitled "Warm Up Grand Rapids." All are invited to drop off their new or gently used clean blanket to the Campus Life Office, located in the Cook Carriage House, from now until Friday, November 6. The blankets will be distributed to the Homeless and Grand Rapids area shelters. Any type of blanket that you have to donate will be appreciated.

This is another opportunity for Aquinas to prove that AQ Makes All The Difference In The World. The need is real. The need is now.

Visit www.warmupgrandrapids.com for more information.

Brought to you by Campus Life and Campus Ministry.

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Campus Ministry
Feast of Martin de Porres, O.P., Nov. 3
Posted on October 30, 2009 at 4:14 pm under Campus Ministry | 36 views | No Comments »

Submitted by Theresa Marshall

All are invited to gather for Evening Prayer on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 4:30 p.m., in Bukowski Chapel to celebrate the Feast of St. Martin de Porres, O.P. (1579 - 1639). Martin "the Charitable" is the patron of interracial justice. The son of a wealthy Spanish noble and an Afro-Panamanian mother, he is known for his ministry of healing and his fundraising to care for the poor of Lima, Peru. He established a home for abandoned street children; the first of its kind in the Americas.

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Aquinas
Test Taking Accommodations
Posted on October 30, 2009 at 11:04 am under Aquinas | 35 views | No Comments »

 

Please Note: You must arrive at the scheduled time for testing.  Lateness (past 15 minutes) without prior notice to the office, and in agreement with  your professor, will be deemed a NO SHOW. Your test, etc, will be returned to your professor.  Any questions?? please call, or email Sarah Cox.

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Academics
Drop Deadline
Posted on October 30, 2009 at 11:03 am under Academics | 40 views | No Comments »

 

The last day to drop a semester-long class with no academic penalty is tomorrow, friday Oct. 30 by 4:30pm.  This is also the last day to add a second quad class.  Contact the Registrar's office if you have any questions at 632-2866.   FYI:  The registration period for spring 2010 is as follows: Seniors:  Nov. 5 - Nov. 6 Juniors:  Nov. 9 - Nov. 11 Sophomores:  Nov. 12 - Nov. 17 Freshmen:  Nov. 18 - Nov. 23 Contact your advisor to set up an advising appointment ASAP!!  If you aren't sure who your advisor is, check your profile in MyAQ.

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Academics
Biology and Spanish Tutors Needed!
Posted on October 30, 2009 at 11:03 am under Academics | 38 views | No Comments »

Submitted by Ann Moore

If you excel in certain subject areas and are looking for volunteer service hours, tutoring in our peer tutor program here on campus is a great way to earn them. Due to the large number of tutor requests, Academic and Learning Services is looking for tutors especially for biology and Spanish. If you are interested in tutoring, just stop by AB 2 and let us know.

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Campus Ministry

Submitted by Mary Clark-Kaiser

Kelsey Tithof (AQ student) has requested prayers on the death of her grandmother, Rita Tithof.  Many members of the Tithof family are Aquinas Alums. Thank you for your prayers and support for all of the Tithof family. God bless you. Peace, Mary Eternal rest grant unto Rita, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen

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Clubs and Organizations

Submitted by Barbara Mccargar

The first meeting of the Music Student Club will be held on November 4 from 11:30am-12:20pm  in the AMC Lower Level Student Lounge.  Drop by early and stay for as long as you are able if you have a class (Handbells?).  This is a reorganizational meeting and would benefit from the presence of majors, minors and music devotees.  Speak with Barbara Witham McCargar if you have any ideas or questions regarding the new music student club (ext. 2417, AMC 126).  See you there!

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Off-Campus Events

Submitted by Aquinas College Women's Center

  The JHIWSC, VIBE, The Alliance, Diversity Initiatives, & Student Senate Diversity Committee present a Free Private Screening of Chirs Rock's "GOOD HAIR" Tuesday, November 3 5:00 p.m. Celebration Cinema North Theater Tickets are limited so please sign up in the Women's Studies Center (Lower Wege) or e-mail us at womenscenter@aquinas.edu ASAP! If transportation is needed please stop into the Women's Studies Center and let us know

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Campus Ministry

Submitted by Mary Clark-Kaiser

We have recieved word that, Bill Simeral,  the father of Karen Schousen, father-in-law of Steve Schousen and Grandfather of Matt Schousen (AQ student) has passed away.  The funeral will be held at 3:00pm on Sunday at Grace Episcopal Church, 4900 Concord Pike, in Wilmington, DE 19803.  Thank you for your prayers and support for the Schousen family. Etyernal rest grant unto Bill, O Lord, and let perpetual life shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen God bless you. Peace, Mary

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Arts and Entertainment

Submitted by Barbara Mccargar

Music lovers, make plans now to travel South down Rosewood Ave. (across from Albertus Hall) to St. Stephen Catholic Church this Sunday, November 1, 2009, at 4:00pm to hear a great concert featuring two of our current students, seniors - Nicole Storey, soprano, and Brendan Hieshetter, trumpeter, and alumus - Todd Wilkie, 2008 pianist.  Bill Marfink, accompanist and AQ alumnus, as well, will be assisting on a few of the selections.  Todd is now the Director of Music Ministries at St. Stephen and will be featured on some fantastic piano solo repertoire.  This is a great Humanities event! Come on down...it's FREE!  The church is located at 740 Rosewood Ave. S.E.  For more information, contact Barbara Witham McCargar at ext. 2417, AMC 126, or <mccarbar@aquinas.edu>.

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Res Life
St. Joe’s Haunted Hall TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on October 30, 2009 at 11:00 am under Res Life | 31 views | No Comments »

Submitted by Edward Seymour

Well everyone tonight is the night to get scared pretty much to death! From 7-9, St. Joe's is having it's annual Haunted Hall and it's free! Plus after the scare tour, you get to party it up and eat pizza and cookies in the lounge. Why would you not want to come and get freaked out by your peers? If anyone is still interested in participating in scaring the living saint out of anyone, the haunted hall is being set up from 4-7. If you look around on the first and second floor for us (we will be the with hall the Halloween decorations) and be there around 4 then you can have the opportunity to make older kids as well as some little children cry with terror. If anyone is still interested in using their entire suite on the first floor in Joe's as a walkthrough for people to get freaked out, just let me know. So come on and join us. If you want any more information, call me, Eddie, at 616-450-1240.

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Academics

Submitted by Barbara Mccargar

Come on over anytime today, Friday, October 30 (All Hallows Eve), and wish Kathy Zimmerman, our Art and Music Center saint, a Happy Birthday! Treats, too!

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Clubs and Organizations
Like to Party?
Posted on October 30, 2009 at 10:59 am under Clubs and Organizations | 32 views | No Comments »

Submitted by Christine Armock

Come to Dia de los Muertos! Sponsored by AQ Spanish Club and Casa Hogar to benefit orphans in Peru. Join us Monday, Nov. 2, 9pm-12am in Donnelly Center! Food, entertainment, and good music from a live band! So, bring a friend and party with us to help the Peruvian orphans. $3 Admission. Bring a memory of a loved one to add to our altar to celebrate those passed.

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Aquinas
H1N1 vaccine
Posted on October 30, 2009 at 10:57 am under Aquinas | 33 views | No Comments »

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The Aquinas College Health and Wellness Center received 100 doses of H1N1 today from the Kent County Health Department.  Our priority groups as identified by the CDC are pregnant women, children from 6 months - 24 years, adults 25-64 years with chronic medical problems, and adults and caregivers of children younger than 6 months.  We will be receiving additional doses next week.  The cost is $10.00.

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Moose Cafe
Happy Halloween from the staff at the Moose Cafe
Posted on October 30, 2009 at 10:57 am under Moose Cafe | 31 views | No Comments »

Submitted by Tim Ramsay

Between 12pm-4pm..Come by the Moose Cafe with your Halloween costume on and receive a free fountain pop (16oz). Have fun and be safe.

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Campus Life
Submit your Exam Cram week program idea!
Posted on October 30, 2009 at 10:57 am under Campus Life | 35 views | No Comments »

Submitted by Heather Hall

Question: What do neck and shoulder rubs, math tutoring, craisins and electronic databases all have in common? Answer: They are all part of a new AQ campus event called Exam Cram. Exam Cram is a concentrated effort to offer academic support to students the week before final exams. The support comes in the form of one-on-one tutoring, moderated study sessions, research assistance and writing help. So where do shoulder rubs and craisins fit in? Well they are two of the important components of Exam Cram that address the body, which include nightly refreshments, holistic massage, yoga and wellness tips. Most of the activities take place in and around the Grace Hauenstein Library. The next Exam Cram will be held December 6 through December 13. We have LOTS of activities currently planned, including Yoga & Yogurt, MOOSAGES in the Moose thanks to AQPB, and a jazz music night sponsored by the Music Department (our very own EXAM JAM, if you will).... but there are many opportunities to provide excellent program throughout the day, over the weekend, etc! Please submit your program idea in our surveymonkey program and the committee will contact you if your sponsored event is accepted after November

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Clubs and Organizations
Help kids get a meal and get a cool t-shirt too!
Posted on October 29, 2009 at 3:53 pm under Clubs and Organizations | 32 views | No Comments »

Submitted by Heather Kesselring-Quakenbush

Buying a t-shirt helps from the AQ Sport Mangment Club helps others too! All proceeds will go to Kid's Food Basket. These cool shirts, designed by art student Heather Thum, feature Nelson crashing through our AQ symbol and read Homecoming 2009! Buy one for yourself, and they make great gifts too! Student rate $5, Faculty/Staff $8 Sizes M, L, XL (1 small left too) To order, email hak001@aquinas.edu or send your check and order to Dr. Kesselring-Quakenbush 42 Hruby Hall

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Clubs and Organizations

Submitted by Jennifer Craig

Come dressed as your Heritage or favorite heritage for The Heritage Ball! Join us on this All Hallows Eve to bring in Halloween! There will be Live Dj Deserts and Prizes to Best dressed! Where: Donnelly over the career and counseling office by the soccer field! When: All Hallows Eve (Friday Oct. 30th) 9-12 midnight!

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Clubs and Organizations
Nothing to do next Monday?
Posted on October 29, 2009 at 3:02 pm under Clubs and Organizations | 32 views | No Comments »

Submitted by Christine Armock

Come to Dia de los Muertos! Sponsored by AQ Spanish Club and Casa Hogar to benefit orphans in Peru. Join us Monday, Nov. 2, 9pm-12am in Donnelly Center! Food, entertainment, and good music from a live band! So, bring a friend and party with us to help the Peruvian orphans. $3 Admission.

Bring a memory of a loved one to add to our altar to celebrate those passed.

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Personal Announcements
Food + Night Class
Posted on October 29, 2009 at 3:02 pm under Personal Announcements | 44 views | No Comments »

Submitted by Leah Wagner

Vito's Pizza Truck will be bringing yummy foods i.e. pizza, subs, strombolis etc. to the front of AB around 8pm tonight. So if your on break night classes or you just want to check them out be outside AB around 8pm.

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