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Governors State UniversityOPUS Open Portal to University ScholarshipGSU View University Newsletters3-21-2016GSU View, 2016-03-21Office of Marketing and CommunicationsFollow this and additional works at: http://opus.govst.edu/gsuviewThis Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by the University Newsletters at OPUS Open Portal to University Scholarship. It has beenaccepted for inclusion in GSU View by an authorized administrator of OPUS Open Portal to University Scholarship. For more information, pleasecontact opus@govst.edu.Recommended CitationGovernors State University Office of Marketing and Communications, GSU View (2016, March 21). http://opus.govst.edu/gsuview/799March 21, 2016 Vol. 27, Issue 2NewsGraduation PreparationSalute to GradsAre you graduating in May? Join us Wednesday, March 23 from noon to 6 p.m. in the Hall of Governors,for Salute to Grads!  Students can order caps and gowns, class rings, and invitations. There will also be aphotographer taking graduation portraits.   For further information, contact Konya Sledge in the Office ofStudent Life.Graduates Encouraged to Tell #MyGSU StoryAlso on Wednesday, March 23, a booth will be set up in the Hall of Governors from noon to 5 p.m. wheregraduates can tell their GSU story. Let us know how GSU has changed your life and what you will bedoing now that you are a Governors State alum! We will feature some of your stories on the GSU website,GSU View and on our social media sites .You can also email the GSU View. Tell us your GSU Story!President Maimon Named to Top 100Time has named GSU President Elaine P. Maimon one of the 100 Most-Read Female Writers in CollegeClasses.Over one million syllabi were analyzed to produce a list of the most-assigned writers in higher education. President Maimon appears in the No. 63 slot, between Maya Angelou and Louis May Alcott, for her English language guidebook The McGraw-Hill Handbook. You can read more about it on page 7.President's ChallengeKeep the contributions coming!We're entering week five of the President's Challenge scholarship fund drive. President and Dr. Maimoncontinue to match your donations, dollar for dollar, up to $50,000, so let's reach that $100,000 goal forGSU students. Donate today!Doing Business in Africa a SuccessThe COB sponsored an all-day workshop on emerging business markets in Africa on Friday, March 11.The event was well-attended and covered a range of topics from multiple business and governmentperspectives.AnnoucementsFaculty and Staff Head ShotsIf you need your picture taken for the GSU website or would like to update your profile picture, please signup for one of the following dates and times below.1. Tuesday, March 22, 3-4 p.m., Skylight Gallery, GSU Library2. Wednesday, March 23, 3-4 p.m., Skylight Gallery, GSU Library3. Thursday, March 24, 11 a.m.-noon, Skylight Gallery, GSU LibraryCampus Book ExchangeIn an effort to help students with the high cost of text books, Social Inequalities 3200 is initiating a bookexchange for GSU students. They're asking students, faculty, and staff to donate current or previousedition text books for GSU courses. Book drop-off begins on March 23 at 11 a.m. in the Hall of Governors,and the book store is offering prizes for the first 10 students who donate.For more information, contact Daniel Vergara.Doctor of Physical Therapy Information SessionGSU's Department of Physical Therapy is hosting an information session for its entry-level Doctor ofPhysical Therapy (DPT) degree program on Wednesday, March 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. in F 2505.Light refreshments will be provided.For more information contact Yonterme Banks at 708.534.7290Reconstructed Journal Seeking Student SubmissionsThe submission deadline for Reconstructed, the GSU online journal of literature and visual art, is Friday,March 25.The journal features poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, and all forms of visual art including short films.You can find full submission guidelines on the website and direct questions to Reconstructed@govst.edu.Research Day at GSUApplications are still being accepted for GSU's Research Day Friday, April 1 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thisforum offers students and faculty the opportunity to present their research work. For more information or for participation application forms, contact Dr. Colleen Sexton.Disability Awareness WeekBill Deering, Motivational SpeakerMonday, April 4 in Sherman Hall at 7 p.m. Meet Bill, a motivational speaker who overcame his stutter andhas spoken with over 12,000 students nationally. The topics covered in his program include: teamwork,overcoming adversity, self-acceptance, overcoming bullying, leadership, and mental toughness.Stand 4 Abilities Obstacle CourseTuesday, April 5 in the Hall of Governors from 3 to 5 p.m. Do an obstacle course lets you 'experience' thestruggles and challenges of their 'dis'ability. Learn to see how we adapt to our newfound abilities.Disability & Wellness Resource FairThursday, April 7 in the Hall of Governors from 1 to 4 p.m. This event is an opportunity for families,students, and employers to learn about services and programs that local, regional, and state agenciesprovide for our local individuals and families who require alternative accommodations in our communityand wellness education.Early Reading CompetitionThe Student Education Association (SEA) is seeking volunteers for the second annual The Journey of aBook Starts with a Word Reading Showcase. The event will be held Wednesday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 3p.m. in the Center for Performing Arts.   If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Katy Hisrich.GSU Dance FestivalExperience the beauty and drama of dance on Thursday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for PerformingArts when TAPS presents the Governors State University Dance Festival.   Tickets are $18 for the public,$13 for students.GSU Sponsors Career/Internship FairJob seekers, get ready for The Spring Career and Internship Fair will be held on Thursday, April 14 from 2to 5 p.m. in the Hall of Governors and the Center for Performing Arts Lobby on the university's maincampus. Meet with potential employers and discover job and internship opportunities in communications,technology, business, public administration, criminal justice, addiction studies, community health, andeducation.For more information, call 708.235.3974.Graduate Program Fair at Governors State UniversityA Graduate Program Open House will be held in the E Lounge on Saturday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 1p.m.Prospective students who attend the Graduate Program Open House will receive a waiver code for theirapplication fee. Programs requiring application through the CAS system are excluded from this offer.Advance registration is requested by April 8. You can register online. For more information, call708.534.4086 or email Julie Anderson.InterVarsity Christian FellowshipInterVarsity Christian Fellowship is a student organization dedicated to creating a space to shareinformation about faith and growth in Christ.   The club invites you to come share your ideas and enjoyconversation with others at their weekly meetings.  Meetings are held alternately in Lakeside Lounge andthe cafeteria every Monday from 1 to 2 p.m.   For more information, contact Dwaylon Bledsoe.Priority Admissions Open for Psychology Master's ProgramAdmission to GSU's four-year, part-time Psychology Master's program opened on March 15. Applicationsfor Fall 2016 will be accepted until the cohort is full.School psychology is ranked #2 in Best Social Service Jobs according to a U.S. News and World Report.Students accepted into this program will earn both a Master of Arts and Specialist in Education in SchoolPsychology, opening the door to this growing field.Questions can be emailed to Terri Christiansen.Priority Registration for Summer CoursesPriority registration for summer classes at GSU begins on Monday, March 21. Short-term and onlineclasses will be offered across the curriculum this summer.GSU offers everything from Accounting to Theater from May through August. Don't wait until the lastminute to register for your first choices. A registration schedule is available online, and more informationcan be found here.Faculty HighlightsMaster of Health Science in Communication Disorders ProgramReaccreditedCongratulations to the faculty, staff, and students of GSU's Master of Health Science in CommunicationDisorders program. The Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-LanguagePathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has confirmed the program'saccreditation.The accreditation period extends from November 1, 2015 through October 31, 2023.Library Honors Faculty AchievementsFaculty authors and sponsored grant recipients will be honored with a reception on Wednesday, April 13on the GSU Library Balcony from 2 to 4 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the GSU Library and the Office of Sponsored Programs andResearch. This annual reception will be held during National Library Week as part of the Friends'commitment to acknowledging the achievements of GSU's highly accomplished faculty. All faculty andsponsored program grant recipients are invited to attend.If you are a member of the GSU faculty and have questions about submitting your work, pleasecontact Alexis Sarkisian.Do you have a story or event you want to submit for the GSU View? Click here to learn about oursubmission guidelines.Governors State University1 University Parkway,University Park, Illinois 60484-0975+1 (708) 534.5000   |   Copyright © 2015GSU President Maimon named one of TIME magazine's "100 Most-Read Female Writers in College Classes"GSU President Maimon named one of TIME magazine's _100 Most-Read Female Writers in College Classes_.html[8/11/2016 11:40:18 AM]TweetUniversity Park, IL, March 09, 2016GSU President Maimon namedone of TIME magazine's "100Most-Read Female Writers inCollege Classes"What do Jane Austen, ToniMorrison, J.K. Rowling, andGovernors State UniversityPresident Elaine P. Maimonhave in common? They haveall been named one of the 100Most-Read Female Writers inCollege Classes by Time.President Maimon appears onthe list at number 63, tuckedbetween Louisa May Alcottand Maya Angelou. Her book,The McGraw-Hill Handbook, isa worldwide Englishdepartment standard.President Maimon described her reaction to the achievement as feeling“astonished, honored … thrilled to be on a list—any list—with (her favorite writerof all time) Jane Austen.”“When I had time to give the article a little more thought,” she said, “I waspleased that my text on English composition was available to so many studentsin the English-speaking world. I’m a teacher at heart, and my textbooks allowme to be in many, many classrooms, even when my duties as president make itimpossible to be in a single classroom for an entire semester. My topprofessional goal is to help as many students as possible to becomeindependent writers and thinkers.”708.534.4044Contact UsKeisha DysonAssistant Vice President,Marketing &CommunicationsNewsroomShare this releaseGSU President Maimon namedone of TIME magazine's "100Most-Read Female Writers inCollege Classes"Latest newskdyson@govst.eduJul 27, 2016 - CPA Announces2016-17 SeasonMENUMENUGSU President Maimon named one of TIME magazine's "100 Most-Read Female Writers in College Classes"GSU President Maimon named one of TIME magazine's _100 Most-Read Female Writers in College Classes_.html[8/11/2016 11:40:18 AM]The list is based on data collected from over 1.1 million syllabi by the OpenSyllabus Project (OSP), a collaborative project with members from Harvard,Stanford, and Columbia University among others. According to David McClure,a lead developer of the OSP, approximately 70% of the syllabi sampled comefrom U.S. universities. The others are culled from Australia, Canada, and theU.K. The project is funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, a New York-based not-for-profit philanthropic organization.GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY1 University Parkway,University Park, IL 60484-0975Map & DirectionsA-Z Index708-534-5000 | Contact    AcademicsProgramsCollege of Artsand SciencesCollege of BusinessCollege of EducationCollege of Health andHuman ServicesCertificationsLibraryStudy AbroadServices & ResourcesCatalogAdmissionsFreshmanDual Degree ProgramTransferGraduateInternationalTuitionRequirementsFinancial AidScholarshipsVisit Us

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