May+2010

=** May 2010 **=


 * Commencement Day Luncheon Packages**

Look for changes to SU's e-mail as the entire University transitions to Microsoft Outlook 2007. //It's Faculty-Staff Appreciation Day -- in addition to free game day entry for all SU students and employees, family members get in free, too; all others pay $5 (adults) and $2 (students).//
 * E-Mail Changing to Microsoft Outlook **
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 * Updates, training, and info:** []
 * Saturday Lacrosse Activities - Saturday, May 1 **
 * Games and Tailgate** Faculty and staff, bring your family to enjoy lacrosse, great food (burgers, hot dogs, sides), and giveaways. Show-off your culinary talent and bring a dessert to share.
 * Time:** 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
 * Games:** Women vs. SU Alumni, 11 a.m.; men versus Denison, 1 p.m.
 * Place:** Caves field, Owings Mills
 * RSVP:** Call 443-334-2360 to let HR know you are attending.

Cheer the SU men's lacrosse team for winning the Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) on April 24, defeating Salisbury, 10-6. All students, faculty, staff, and their families are welcomed to have some cake and refreshments.
 * Celebrate with Cake**
 * Time:** The celebration begins after the 1 p.m. men's game (SU vs. Denison) ends at approximately 3 p.m.
 * Place:** Half field, behind the bleachers
 * Event:** Enjoy a presentation by SU President **Kevin J. Manning, Ph.D**., the unveiling of a commemorative banner, plus cake and refreshments

Hear the Greenspring Valley Orchestra perform pieces by Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, Chopin, Bartok, and Rimsky-Korsakov.
 * Postcards from Abroad**
 * Date:** Sunday, May 2
 * Time:** 7:30 p.m.
 * Place:** Inscape Theatre, Greenspring
 * Cost:** General admission, $10; students and seniors, $5
 * Info:** Call 443-334-2618

Faculty and staff are invited to attend the //Who's Who// reception, honoring students who have been nominated for this award. A reception follows the brief ceremony.
 * Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities **
 * Date:** Tuesday, May 4
 * Time:** 4 p.m.
 * Place:** Rockland Center, Owings Mills

Catch the newest exhibit, //Stillness in Movement//, by Adjunct Professor of Art **Jim Condron**, through July 6.
 * Paintings by Jim Condron**
 * Opening Reception:** Thursday, May 6
 * Time:** 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
 * Place:** Frederick Douglass Isaac Meyer Maritime Museum, 1417 Thames Street, Baltimore

Enjoy //La Primavera//, music by the Stevenson University Choir, Ukelele Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of **Robert J. Suggs**, Professor of Music, and **Jared Denhard**, Adjunct Instructor of Music.
 * Let There Be Music: La Primavera**
 * Date:** Thursday, May 6
 * Time:** 7:30 p.m.
 * Place:** St. Paul Companies Pavilion **(note: new location)** **

Faculty Council Meeting ** Hear what's new.
 * Date:** Friday, May 7
 * Time:** 12:15 p.m.
 * Place:** Cuvilly Faculty-Student Exchange, Greenspring

Have a family member who is diploma bound this May? If you would like to present the diploma on stage at Commencement, please contact **Judy Mancini**, Graduation Evaluator, at 443-334-2214. **Green Travels** Keep putting your discarded paper into the blue recycling bins distributed on both campuses. Remember that the bins are for paper only, not for plastic or other materials. Bins are emptied each Tuesday.
 * Diploma Bound? **

Catch Stevenson's talented graduating theatre majors at this year's Senior Theatre Showcase. Note the **new date** which differs from the printed //ArtEffects// brochure
 * All the World's A Stage -- On May 11 **
 * Date:** Tuesday, May 11
 * Time:** 7 p.m.
 * Place:** Inscape Theatre, Greenspring

Gain insight into Social Security with this Professional Development class.
 * Understanding Social Security**
 * Date:** Wednesday, May 12
 * Time:** Noon to 1:30 p.m.
 * Place:** HR conference room, Greenspring
 * RSVP:** Call 443-334-2360 and leave your name and course

Next, catch Stevenson's talented film and video majors at this year's Senior Film & Video Showcase. Note the **new dates** which differ from the printed //ArtEffects// brochure. **Farewell to Florian Svitak** Faculty and staff are invited to attend a celebration in honor of **Florian Svitak**, Professor of Art, who is retiring after 25 years at the University. The event will be held as part of Artapalooza.
 * Lights, Camera, Action -- on May 13, 14 **
 * Date:** Thursday, May 13 and Friday, May 14
 * Time:** 6 p.m.
 * Place:** Inscape Theatre, Greenspring
 * Date:** Thursday, May 13
 * Time:** 4:30 p.m.
 * Place:** Cuvilly Faculty Student Exchange, Patio, Greenspring
 * RSVP:** Today to AIGA Student Representative **Mallory Mershon**, mmershon@stevenson.edu

Faculty and staff are invited to attend a retirement party for **Carol Sapora, Ph.D.**, Professor of English, to celebrate her career and contributions to the Stevenson community. Carol began at SU in 1988.
 * Farewell to Carol Sapora **
 * Date:** Monday, May 17
 * Time:** 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
 * Place:** St. Paul Companies Pavilion, Greenspring

Purchase specially prepared departmental luncheon packages available on Commencement day. Pre-order by **Tuesday, May 18** and pick-up at the Greenspring campus on **Friday, May 21, time to be announced**. All lunches include disposable plates, cups, utensils, napkins, and ice bowls. Selections include pizza, hoagies, salads and mini turkey wraps, with assorted sodas and water.
 * Lunch Options for Commencement Day **
 * Full menu and price selection:** http://stevensonu-wikibox.wikispaces.com/Commencement+Day+Luncheon+Packages
 * Order:** Contact **Lisa Labrecque**, at 443-352-4337, or catering@stevenson.edu, or Lisa Labrecque@stevenson.edu

Learn about benefits for the upcoming year during informative presentations. Remember, May is the University's annual enrollment period, when employees can make changes to their selections, effective July 1, 2010.
 * Benefits Presentation **
 * Presentation meetings:** Tuesday, May 18, 3 p.m., Dawson Center, Room 10, Greenspring; Wednesday, May 19, 10 a.m., Rockland Center, Room A, Owings Mills.
 * RSVP:** Call the HR line, 443-334-2360 and leave your name and course name.
 * Questions:** Contact **Mary Furst**, Director, Compensation and Benefits, 443-334-2009, or **Rosemary Donovan**, Assistant Director, Compensation and Benefits, 443-334-2427.

**Date:** Tuesday, May 18
 * Baccalaureate **
 * Time:** 7 p.m.
 * Place:** Gymnasium, Greenspring

**Date:** Wednesday, May 19
 * Nurse Pinning Ceremony **
 * Time:** 7 p.m.
 * Place:** Inscape Theatre, Greenspring

**Date:** Thursday, May 20
 * The School of Graduate and Professional Studies - Commencement **
 * Time:** 7 p.m.
 * Place:** Gymnasium, Greenspring

**Date**: Friday, May 21
 * Commencement **
 * Time:** 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
 * Place:** Gymnasium, Greenspring **

Save the Date: End-of-Year BBQ and Wellness Picnic ** In addition to fitness activities and a great picnic-type menu at the Wellness Picnic, enjoy a kickball game as either an athlete or a spectator. Plus, door prizes and giveaways.
 * Date:** Wednesday, May 26
 * Time:** Picnic is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., kickball is from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
 * Place:** Greenspring campus
 * RSVP:** Call 443-334-2360 for the picnic; contact **Danna Thomas**, 443-334-2291 or dthomas4971@stevenson.edu for kickball