April+2010

= April 2010 =

Beginning this month, all //stevenson.edu// e-mail Groupwise accounts will be changed to Microsoft Exchange/Outlook. Staff accounts will be converted department by department throughout April and May, followed by faculty accounts throughout June. Student accounts will be converted in early August.
 * Good-bye, Groupwise **
 * Info:** [] or visit [|http://marylandschools.skillport.com/SkillPortFE/login/login.cf]

**Be Wise: National Alcohol Screening Day** Become aware of alcohol use and abuse at this annual event, which features confidential screening, tricycle riding while wearing beer goggles, information, music and more. //New this year:// Faculty and staff information area at the Fishbowl in the Student Union, pizza provided, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
 * Date:** Wednesday, April 14
 * Time:** 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Student Union, Greenspring; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Rockland Center, Owings Mills; and information table at the School of Business and Leadership, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Romance, comedy, and family dysfunction form the heart of this award-winning musical comedy, //Once Upon A Mattress//. Catch the production, featuring Stevenson's talented thespians, directed by **Chris Roberts**, Department Chair, Film, Video and Theatre.
 * Once Upon A Mattress**
 * When:** April 15-17, 21-24 at 8 p.m., and April 18, 2 p.m.
 * Where:** Inscape Theatre, Greenspring
 * Cost:** General admission, $10; students and seniors, $6; SU students with ID, $5
 * Info and RSVP:** Call 443-334-2618

Learn and grow with these courses offered through Professional Development in Human Resources.
 * Focus on: Professional Development Opportunities**
 * General Safety & Hazard Communication Training:** Thursday, April 15, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., HR conference room, Greenspring
 * Lines of Reasoning: Perspectives on Harassment:** Tuesday, April 20, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Brown School of Business and Leadership, Room 300, Owings Mills. Employees who have taken harassment training more than three years ago should attend this new program.
 * Blackboard 9 Training:** Friday, April 30, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., Garrison Hall, Room 104, and Dawson Center, Room 316

Look closer at history, art, education, and learning during this all-day conference through the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. In addition to presentations by four Stevenson students, the event includes student presentations from The Johns Hopkins University, College of Notre Dame of Maryland, Loyola University, St. Mary's College, the University of Baltimore, and Howard Community College.
 * Eyewitness: 10th Annual Undergraduate Conference **
 * Date:** Wednesday, April 21
 * Time:** 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
 * Place:** St. Paul Companies Pavilion, Greenspring
 * Info:** Contact **Eugenia Violante**, Assistant to the Dean, 443-334-2215

Attend this informal gathering to discuss topics of interest.
 * Spring Faculty Forum**
 * Date:** Wednesday, April 21
 * Time:** 4 p.m.
 * Place:** Rockland Center, Room A, Owings Mills

Presented by alumna **Erica Robuck '99** as part of the J.R. Mitchell Memorial Book Talk. Senior visual communication design students present their version of what happens inside the designer's mind. Don't miss the 12-foot tall globe that you can enter.
 * Book Talk: Receive Me Falling **
 * Date:** Thursday, April 22
 * Time:** Noon
 * Place:** Library, Greenspring.
 * Senior Art Exhibition, Therefore, I Am **
 * Reception:** Thursday, April 22, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Gallery, Greenspring.
 * Exhibit**: Runs through June 12

Hear this grant presentation by **V.J. Iannone, Ph.D.**, Assistant Professor of Psychology.
 * Perceptions of Equine-Facilitated Therapy **
 * Date:** Friday, April 23
 * Time**: 2 p.m.
 * Place:** St. Paul Companies Pavilion, Greenspring.


 * Be Green Day **
 * Date:** Friday, April 23
 * Time**: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
 * Place**: St. Paul Companies Pavilion, Greenspring
 * Info:** Be Green Day

** BSU Gospel Night ** Hear the stevenson University Gospel Choir and groups from Frostburg University, Bowie State University, Towson University, and other spiritual groups such as Anointed Praise Mime Ministry, and the Greater Bethlehem Temple Chorale, along with Minister Tiana L. Mann, from Pittsburgh.
 * Date:** Saturday, April 24
 * Time:** 7:30 p.m.
 * Place**: Rockland Center, Owings Mills.

**Catch Greg Mortenson** In a rare appearance on a university campus, author and humanitarian Greg Mortenson, best known for his books, //Three Cups of Tea// and //Stones Into Schools// will share his story with the Stevenson community. Here is what you need to know.
 * Date:** Tuesday, April 27
 * Time:** 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
 * Place:** Gymnasium, Greenspring
 * Tickets:** **Tickets are required for all faculty, staff,** and **students.** Pick up tickets at the Greenspring reception desk in the administration building.
 * Parking:** Parking will be challenging. Please use shuttle busses or share rides.
 * Volunteer:** Volunteers will greet young people invited from area schools and other guests, and help throughout the event. Time period is from noon to 3 p.m. All volunteers will receive a T-shirt. Contact **Sue Kenney**, Chief of Staff, 443-334-2547.
 * Change Agent:** Support Greg Mortenson's charity, //Pennies for Peace//, by donating your change (pennies and more) in the containers located on both campuses. All funds collected help build schools in impoverished areas.


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