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Green is the word for the Green Roundtable group, which meets this week to discuss the many sustainability efforts on both campuses.
 * Green Tidings**
 * Date:** Friday, Oct. 24
 * Time:** 1:30 p.m.
 * Place:** Student Union, Room 221, Greenspring
 * Info:** Contact **Alan Penczek**, extension 2190, or .

Primed with international exposure, the 92 candidates in this year’s International Photo Contest fall under three “platforms”: architecture, nature/landscapes, people/places. Be an informed voter. View the images and cast your ballot for your favorite.
 * Cast Your Vote**
 * Vote:** Through Friday, Oct. 24
 * Where:** Photos on display in the Student Union (near the Student Activities desk), Greenspring

If you have an idea for a commencement speaker for our May graduates, do tell. Please send your nominations by Friday, Oct. 24 to **Cheryl Sunderland**, . A committee of students, faculty, and staff will review all suggestions later this month.
 * Speaking of Nominations ...**

With more than a week to go, the Stevenson community is showing strong support for the United Way. To date, the community has raised a generous $21,848 toward the $30,000 goal. Thanks to all who have donated. There’s still time to help the thousands of men, women, and children who benefit from the services United Way provides. Please see your United Way ambassador or contact **Peggy Baldwin**, extension 2932 for details.
 * Stevenson Community Has United Way Spirit**

If you’ve always wanted to know more about retirement planning, especially in these challenging economic times, attend this informative presentation about the University’s 403(b) program. Learn how investing now can lead to a healthy nest egg decades later.
 * Understand Retirement Planning**
 * Date:** Monday, Oct. 27
 * Time:** 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
 * Place:** Human Resources Conference Room, Greenspring

As part of the transition to Stevenson University, the **Office of Information Technology** will change the campus Webmail address from <[|http://webmail.vjc.edu]> to <[|https://webmail.stevenson.edu]> on **Monday, Oct. 27 at 12 a.m.** You will still be able to get to the site from QuickLinks.
 * Webmail Name Change – This Monday**
 * Favorite?:** If you have Webmail bookmarked as a “favorite” in your web browser, or a link to Webmail from a course page in Blackboard or any other system, you must change the link to reflect the new address.
 * Secure:** Another change is that the Webmail website is “https,” which denotes that it is a secure site. The change enables the Office of Information Technology to implement SSL (Secure Socket Layer) which will encrypt your communications and further enhance the security of the campus network.
 * Questions:** Contact **Tech Connection**, extension 3000, or .

Join the SU Halloween Extravaganza. Strut Halloween finery and snag a top prize in the best overall, scariest, funniest, most creative, best politically incorrect, or (just announced) best group costume categories. Prizes include gift certificates to local restaurants, the SU Bookstore, and iTunes.
 * A Fright for Your Eyes**
 * Date:** Friday, Oct. 31
 * Time:** Parade begins at Noon
 * Place:** SU Cafeteria, Greenspring
 * Details:** Enter by Noon on Oct. 30; contact **Steven Marengo**, .


 * More Info**: Visit <[|www.stevenson.edu]> and choose “Calendar” from the Quicklinks for scheduled meetings and future events. **Have a special event or announcement?** Send to the notice to **Liz Schuman** at  in the Marketing and Public Relations Office. Note that e-mails intended for the entire campus community must be submitted to the Marketing and Public Relations Office. Check out our campus wiki: .