Finals Week Stress Busters!
Take a break from studying with Student Life! Join us for Late Nite Breakfast, stress relievers, snacks, and more. Here's the schedule of Finals Week Stress Busters:
- Dec. 11, Walking Tacos with Student Life, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Dec. 11, Late Nite Breakfast, 10-11:30 p.m.
- Dec. 12, Finals Break--SMASH, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Dec. 12, Seniors Note to Your Future Self, 1-3 p.m.
- Dec. 13, Student Life Treats at Gazebo, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Dec. 13, Finals Feast at Church of the Covenant, 8-10 p.m.
Look for more details in the "This Week's Events" section below!
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Res Life Winter Break Information
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Winter Break Closing
Halls close for Winter Break on Dec. 18 at noon. Prior to departure, you should complete the winter break checklist – which your RA will attach to your door. All residents are required to be out of the building by noon or be subject to late stay fines. If you have any questions or concerns, please
contact Residence Life
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Winter Graduates and Students Studying Abroad in the Spring
If you are not returning in the Spring semester due to study abroad, graduation, taking a leave of absence, etc., you must see your RA to check out.
You can check out one of two ways. Either fill out an Express Check-Out envelope, stick the key inside, seal it, and hand it to your RA or you can schedule a time with the RA to check out using the Room Condition Report. Please note that using the Express Check-Out process means that you accept responsibility for any damages found in the room and will pay the fine accordingly.
Jay Term Housing
Halls will re-open on Sunday, Jan. 5 for students enrolled in a Jay Term course or participating in an activity where they will need campus housing during the month of January. If you plan to stay on campus during Jay Term, Residence Life needs to know for safety and planning purposes.
Please note that your card swipe will not be activated unless you register for Jay Term housing.
Complete the quick form at the link below by Dec. 13:
Spring Semester Opening
If you are not participating in Jay Term, you will be permitted to return no earlier than Tuesday, Jan. 21 for the Spring Semester. Any student requiring special accommodations should contact the Office of Residence Life at 724-229-5120 or
[email protected]
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Submit to Winter Tales!
Winter Tales
is W&J’s annual 10-minute-play festival, which premieres eight to ten new plays every February. All students, faculty, alumni, and staff are invited to submit up to two 10-minute plays, which may be written on any subject. Please limit the play to nine (9) pages and the number of characters to four (4) or fewer. If you find yourself stymied with writer’s block, we offer you this line of dialogue for inspiration: “What am I supposed to do with this girl?”
Submit your 10-minute play to Professor T.S. Frank at
[email protected]
. If it’s chosen for production, Mr. Frank will cast your play with students from the College. This year the winner of the best student-written 10-minute play will receive a $100 cash prize, sponsored by the Department of Communication Arts.
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Student Account Office 365 Migration
In order to best support our campus, Information and Technology Services will migrate all student accounts from Google/G Suite to Office 365 on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. This change will impact students in their sophomore, junior, and senior years. First Year students will not be affected by this update.
On this date, in preparation for the Spring Term, all Google/G Suite accounts will be suspended and data will be removed. Two important things you should know:
- All emails stored within W&J (Google) accounts will be migrated to Office 365 by ITS.
- Google Drive, which includes files from Google Docs, Sheets, etc., cannot be directly transferred to Office 365. You will need to download any academic or personal data stored within Google Drive that you wish to retain, and store it on a personal device or transfer it to a personal account before Jan. 2.
Any students interested in learning more about how to prepare for this upcoming update are invited to attend an open Question and Answer Session, hosted by Information and Technology Services on
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
, Technology Center 118.
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Give to the Alpha Tau Omega & Kappa Kappa Gamma Annual Coat and Clothing Drive
The brothers of Alpha Tau Omega and the sisters of Kappa Kappa Gamma present the KKG & ATO Annual Coat and Clothing Drive. Drop off any new or gently used winter coats and clothing in our bins at the following locations: G&T's, Burnett, Swanson, Dieter Porter, and the Commons. Take advantage of going back home for Winter Break to bring back some clothes for the people who are less lucky than us.
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Donate Socks at the Newman Center
The Newman Center is hosting a sock drive for Operation Safety Net. We’d greatly appreciate donations of thick, white socks to provide to the program. Contact Isabelle Kratz (
[email protected]
) for more information.
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Study for Finals in the Alumni House!
Looking for a quiet place to study? The Office of Alumni Engagemnt is offering study tables from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. from Wednesday, Dec. 11, to Friday, Dec. 13. Stop by the Barron P. McCune Alumni House for coffee, snacks, and a quiet place to prepare for finals!
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Apply for a Goldwater Scholarship!
If you are a current sophomore or junior and plan on pursuing a research career in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering, then consider applying for a Goldwater Scholarship. If successful, you would receive $7,500 annually for up to two years for school related expenses.
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Apply to Be a Resident Assistant!
Last Information Session on Jan. 28!
The Office of Residence Life has started recruitment for Resident Assistants for the 2020-2021 academic year. Candidates should be interested in fostering an inclusive and safe community while gaining experience in programming, risk management, emergency response, and leadership development. In addition to a compensation package, RAs will enhance personal and professional skills, while contributing to student success at W&J. Be sure to visit
https://www.washjeff.edu/student-life/raselection/
for a timeline of the process and how to apply. If you have any specific questions, feel free to email Residence Life at
[email protected]
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Feel free to attend the final RA Selection Info Session this spring to learn more about the RA position and have the opportunity to meet the professional staff:
- Tuesday, Jan. 28 // 8-9 p.m. // Burnett 103
Please note - this session is
not
mandatory.
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Reduce your electricity bills and carbon emissions
Electronic devices consume a surprisingly large amount of electricity, even when they seem to be off, causing high electricity bills and excessive emissions of carbon dioxide through the burning of fossil fuels by power plants. Find out how much with an electricity usage meter supplied by the Sustainability Committee. The results might lead you to use some devices less often, and to shut off electricity to others when not in use. To borrow a meter contact Patrick Caffrey,
[email protected]
. Meters are available to students, faculty, and staff.
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W&J Food Rescue: Volunteer Opportunity
Sustainability Club is looking to put together a team of volunteers to help deliver leftover food from X'Prez'O to the local City Mission located on W. Wheeling Street, a half-mile from campus. This is an easy, relaxed way to get involved and make a big impact on your community. Food donations occur will occur on Saturday and Sunday mornings. If you have a car on campus, you can be a volunteer for this program one time, or as many times as you want! If you have any questions, please contact Kali Bunecicky at
[email protected]
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SAB Meetings and Announcements
Join us for Student Activities Board Meetings,
every Monday in the Fireplace Lounge at 6 p.m.!
To keep up with events sponsored by the Student Activities Board, follow us on Instagram @sabdubjay, or on Twitter @DubjaySAB.
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Want Your Event or Announcement in the Weekly?
Please be sure to include the following in your submission:
- Date, time and location of event
- Any art you are using to advertise the event (if you are requesting an ad)
- A 2-3 sentence blurb for an announcement
Please be aware that the W&J Weekly staff reviews and edits announcement submissions to comply with the College's writing style guidelines.
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Looking for Dining Information?
Want to know what time the Commons is open? Have questions about nutrition? Want to see what's on the menu this week?
Visit
washjeff.edu/dining
to find dining hours, contact information for dining services and more.
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Holiday Dinner
Celebrate the holiday season with Dining Services! During dinner on Thursday, Dec. 12, we'll have specials to celebrate the season.
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CIS 105 Games Open House
Monday at 1 p.m. in Tech Center 222
The students of CIS 105 invite you to join them for an open house session of their class to play the games they have developed this semester. Working in teams, students have created games that have you battle rogue knights, solve a murder mystery, face your fears, and puzzle through alternate dimensions. Come try them out and vote for your favorite!
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S'mores Student Gathering Around the Holiday Tree
Monday at 6 p.m. at the Presidents' House
Join the Knapps for a yummy treat around the holiday tree, then head over to Olin for the W&J Holiday Concert!
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W&J Holiday Concert
Monday at 7:30 p.m. in Olin Fine Arts Center
Join the W&J Choir, Camerata Singers, Wind Ensemble, and Jaybirds for a concert of holiday favorites!
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Dean Eva's Office Hours
Dean Eva’s Open Office Hours are typically Monday from 4-5 p.m. and Thursday from 12-1 p.m. in her office (Rossin, 3rd Floor, Student Life Suite). Open hours are a great time to stop in with a question, suggestion, idea and/or good news to share.
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Fall 2019 Student Poster Session
Tuesday from 3:30-6 p.m. in Rossin Ballroom
Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 10 for the Student Projects Poster Session to learn more about W&J student research and independent study projects from a variety of disciplines. The event includes two sessions: Session I from 3:30-4:40 p.m. and Session II from 4:50-6 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Walking Tacos with Student Life
Wednesday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Student Life Suite
Take a break and enjoy a little down time with the Student Life staff.
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PAWS for a Study Break Returns
Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Library Classroom
Get ready for the library’s most popular event of the semester! PAWS for a Study Break! Pittsburgh Therapy Dogs are coming back to the library to help all students, faculty, and staff “paws” before beginning finals week. Come join our canine companions on Reading Day, Wednesday Dec. 11 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Library Classroom to de-stress and relax.
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Feel Good For Finals
Wednesday from 12-2 p.m. outside Rossin Ballroom
First Year Students!
Are you prepared for finals? Do you need a break from studying? Would you appreciate some good luck? We invite you to stop by Rossin (outside the Ballroom) on Wednesday, Dec. 11 (Reading Day) from 12-2 p.m. for some hot chocolate or coffee in a
free
W&J Navigate giveaway mug, holiday cookies, and peppermint candies, sponsored by the Division of Student Life!
You’ve come such a long way and have the ability to finish off the semester strong so we’d like to not only say, “Good luck,” but also, “Congratulations,” for making it through the fall semester!
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Late Nite Breakfast
Wednesday at 10 p.m. in the Commons
Take a break from studying and enjoy a late night breakfast, served by College staff. Wear your Late Nite Breakfast t-shirt for a chance to win prizes!
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Finals Stress Break- SMASH
Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Rossin Patio
This is a finals stress break. Literally. Are you stressed about finals and feel like breaking something? Come to Rossin Patio Thursday, December 12 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. to write down what is stressing you out on a plate, and then break it into pieces. See you there!
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Note to Future Self – For Seniors
Thursday from 1-3 p.m. in the Student Life Suite
Write a note to your almost-graduated future self with some words of encouragement and positivity that we’ll redistribute in during finals week in Spring 2020!
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Stress Relief Event
Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Rossin Circle
Stop by the gazebo and enjoy some sweet treats with Residence Life! In the event of inclement weather, we'll be on the Rossin Bridge!
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Guided Meditation Study Break
Friday at 1 p.m. in Clark Family Library
Relax during finals with us during a mindful, guided meditation session. Come and go as you can and good luck on your finals!
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Finals Feast Sponsored by the Church of the Covenant
Friday from 8-10 p.m. at Church of the Covenant
Enjoy a study break with donuts, fruits and snacks. Volleyball and basketball will be available in the gym.
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Health and Counseling Corner
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Walk-In Counseling Available during Finals Week
Student Counseling will be open for same-day, walk-in service only from Dec. 11 (Reading Day) through the end of finals - no appointment needed. If you need to talk to a counselor, whether it's urgent or not, simply come to the Center (1st floor New Res Hall) between 9 a.m.-noon or 1-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you are a student in crisis after hours, please call CPS 724-223-6032 and ask to speak to the Counselor on Call.
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Mindful Mondays
12:15 p.m. in the Hub
Health and Counseling Service offers meditation time every Monday at 12:15 p.m. in the HUB fireplace lounge.
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Thriving Thursday!
4 p.m. in Old Main
Join the Health and Counseling Center for Thriving Thursdays!
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Winter Break!
It's almost here! We hope you have a great break and can't wait to have you back on campus with us for JayTerm and the spring Semester!
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Lemoyne Community Center CoCo's Christmas Donations & Volunteers Needed
What a wonderful way to help spread the joy by becoming a part of Coco's team! CoCo's Christmas at the LeMoyne Center provides free gifts and food to more than 1,000 kids and families who might otherwise have little or nothing at Christmas. Volunteers helped set up the "store," and on the day of the event volunteers hand out hot chocolate, manage the line, hold craft activities for the kids, and more.
W&J is an official collection site, accepting donations, including gently used toys and clothing. Donation bins are located outside of the Office of Community Engagement near the Ski Lodge, next to the Information Desk in Rossin Campus Center and in the Student Life Suite. Donations are due by Wednesday, Dec. 11.
You can also volunteer for the event! Volunteers are needed for setup on Thursday, Dec. 12 and Friday, Dec. 13 starting at 11 a.m. and on Saturday, Dec. 14 to assist with the store, starting at 10:30 a.m. and with tear down taking place at 5 p.m.
Email
[email protected]
to get your name on our list of helpers. The LeMoyne Center is only 2 blocks from campus and walking distance. Lend a hand for this wonderful holiday effort!
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Travel to Germany and Spain
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Spend May JayTerm in Peru
Do you want to be in Machu Picchu in May?
Now you can! Join the May 2020 JayTerm travel course to Peru! You’ll visit Machu Picchu, Cusco, Lima and the Amazonian jungle. No out-of-pocket cost (after consultation with the Financial Aid Office). Email
[email protected]
for more details.
Only students who successfully complete SPN207 in spring 2020, or who have successfully completed it before spring 2020, are eligible. Students participating in a JayTerm course in January 2020 cannot enroll. Act fast as space is limited!
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Monday, December 9
12:15 p.m. - Mindful Mondays,
The Hub
1 p.m. - CIS 105 Games Open House,
Tech Center 222
4 p.m. - Dean Eva's Office Hour (until 5 p.m.),
Student Life Suite
6 p.m. - S'mores around the Holiday Tree,
President's House
7:30 p.m. -W&J Holiday Concert,
Olin Fine Arts Center
Tuesday, December 10
Last Day of Classes
3:30 p.m. - Poster Session,
Rossin Ballroom
Wednesday, December 11
Reading Day
11 a.m. - Walking Tacos With Student Life,
Student Life Suite
11:30 a.m. - PAWS for a Study Break,
Library Classroom
12 p.m. - Feel Good For Finals,
Outside Rossin Ballroom
10 p.m. - Late Nite Breakfast,
Commons
Thursday, December 12
Finals Begin
10 a.m. - Finals Study Break-SMASH,
Rossin Patio
12 p.m. - Dean Eva's Office Hour (until 1 p.m.),
Student Life Suite
4 p.m. - Thriving Thursdays,
Old Main, Classroom E
Friday, December 13
Finals
11:30 a.m. - Stress Relief Event With Student Life,
Rossin Circle
1 p.m. - Guided Meditation Study Break,
Clark Family
Library
8 p.m. - Finals Feast, sponsored by Church of the Covenant,
Clark Family
Library
Saturday, December 14
Finals
Sunday, December 15
Finals
5 p.m. - Catholic Mass,
Newman Center
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