November+11

All members of the Stevenson community are encouraged to attend a special **Town Hall** open discussion related to an incident last week when a regrettable racist word was written in a residence hall elevator. Please join Stevenson University as we welcome outside facilitator Bonnie King Taylor, who brings professional expertise in this area.
 * Building Community **
 * Date:** //Today,// Tuesday, Nov. 11
 * Time:** 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
 * Place:** School of Business and Leadership, Mock Court Room, Owings Mills

Stevenson University’s leadership in Project Lead the Way and the online RN to BS project were featured stories in the fall issue of //MICUA Matters//, the newsletter of the Maryland Independent College and University Association. Read all about it at < [|http://www.micua.org//index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=26&Itemid=63]>.
 * SU in the News **

**Planned Outage Early Friday Morning** Because of a planned upgrade of the Greenspring firewall, Internet availability at the Greenspring campus will be affected and some members of the campus commuity will be unable to access the Remote Application Gateway (CITRIX), WebXpress, and Blackboard from off-campus. If you have any questions, please contact **Tech Connection**, at extension 3000.
 * Date:** Friday, Nov. 14
 * Time:** 5 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Make it a brighter future for men, women, and children in our community. There’s still time to support the United Way campaign this year. Please contact your United Way ambassador or **Peggy Baldwin**,  or extension 2932. Every department with 100 percent participation will be entered into a drawing for a pizza lunch and one lucky winner will receive a one-night stay at Gramercy Bed and Breakfast.
 * Great Giving Opportunities Still Available through United Way **

Looking to add to your Stevenson attire collection? Do it now. The SU Bookstore is holding a sale through Dec. Enjoy 15 percent off apparel and holiday items, 20 percent off stuffed animals, and 25 percent off mugs. Note, some exceptions apply.
 * The Best Sale Ever **
 * Place:** SU Bookstore, Student Union, Greenspring

Enhance your management skills with these hands-on workshops, presented as part of Professional Development Opportunities programs through Human Resources. As always, please RSVP to **Peggy Baldwin**, extension 2932, or .
 * We’ve Got You Covered **


 * Management Fundamentals: Supervisory EAP**
 * Date:** Friday, Nov. 14
 * Time:** Noon to 1 p.m.
 * Place:** Human Resources conference room, Greenspring


 * Management Fundamentals: Diversity in the Workplace**
 * Date:** Friday, Nov. 14
 * Time:** 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
 * Place:** Human Resources conference room, Greenspring

Whether you have concerns about relationships, caregiving, or another issue, the University’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free and confidential resource for all employees and their families.
 * Somewhere to Turn **
 * Call:** 1-800-765-3277, anytime, to speak with an EAP representative
 * Visit:** [|www.bhsonline.com] and enter the password, **mustang**, to access the library


 * Weekly Reminders **
 * “this movie I seen one time: A Bob Dylan Film Festival”:** Today, Academic Center, Room 12, Greenspring
 * Apple A Day:** Pick up your healthy snack today in Human Resources, Greenspring
 * Cans Across America:** Bring in a canned good and help those in need in our community. Wednesday, Nov. 12, Rockland, Owings Mills
 * Kappa Mu Epsilon Mathematics Honor Society Raffle:** $2 or $5 for 3; purchase in the Mustang Corral and Student Union, Greenspring through Friday, Nov. 14
 * Pennies for Change:** The National Residence Honorary is collecting pennies for the Pennies for Peace program, an effort that helps buy school supplies and build schools in poor villages in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Look for collection jugs in Student Activities, Owings Mills, and in the Student Union, Greenspring


 * 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 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: .