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Student Support Services Weekly Update

October 25- October 31

What’s inside this Update?

  1. EVENT – Halloween Fun and Flicks, Thursday, October 29
  2. AP EVENT – Informational Study Abroad – Sign ups begin Monday, October 26
  3. Tips For Finding a Part Time Job
  4. Capital Hill Internships available for SSS Students
  5. WVU Priority Dates

1. EVENT – Halloween Fun and Flicks, Thursday October 29, from 5pm to 9pm
Come and join us for a spooktacular time on Thursday, October 29 starting at 5 p.m. in the Gaskins House. We will be showing a Halloween movie and will be providing games and crafts throughout the evening. Boolicious treats will be served and costumes are optional. Students are free to stop in at any time during the event, but in order to get credit for Orientation 293, students must attend the activity for at least 2 hours.

2. EVENT – Informational Study Abroad Program – Sign ups begin Monday, October 26th. Michael Lastinger from International Programs will be our speaker for an informational session on the International Study Abroad Program on Monday, November 2 at 3:30 in the Cacapon Room in the Mountainlair. You will also have the opportunity to sample a variety of desserts from around the world. This academic program will focus on study abroad opportunities and funding options. If you have ever thought about Study Abroad, please sign up to attend this event.

3. Tips for Finding a Part time Job The Office of Student Employment is offering a workshop on “Tips for Finding a Part Time Job” on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 7 PM in the Mountainlair Gold Ballroom. Any student needing job search help is urged to attend. The session will start at 7 PM and will last about 30 minutes with Q&A afterwards.

The workshop will include how to use the Office of Student Employment as a resource, preparing for your job search, practical job tips from employers, getting started writing a resume, cover letters, thank you notes, and interview skills.

4. Capitol Hill Internships Available for SSS Participants An exciting Capitol Hill internship/semester in Washington, D.C. is available for outstanding TRIO SSS or McNair students for the Spring 2010 and Fall 2010 semester.

Sponsored by the Council’s Keith Sherin Global Leaders Scholarship Fund and hosted by Marquette University’s Les Aspin Center for Government, highly-deserving TRIO students (with at least a 3.0 GPA who have reached the sophomore, junior, or senior year of college) will be eligible to spend a semester working in a Congressional office and learning about the political process. One student per semester will be selected.

The internship-scholarship covers tuition, fees, and housing for the semester program, which provides up to 18 credit hours. COE will also provide a modest food and transportation allowance, as needed. Students are expected to transfer their financial aid wherever possible.

“This will be a tremendous opportunity for exceptional TRIO students to live, learn, and be part of government in Washington,” said COE President Arnold L. Mitchem. “Our program combines the adventure of working in the Capitol for a member of Congress with a strong educational experience at the Les Aspin Center,” he said. “I urge students who care deeply about policymaking and the political process to apply.”

The deadline for applications for the Spring semester is Friday, November 13, 2009. The deadline for the Fall semester is Friday, February 19, 2010. Applicants should indicate in a cover letter for which semester they are applying. For more information, please contact Holly Hexter at (holly.hexter@coenet.us).

5. WVU Priority Registration Dates
Graduate/Professional, Honors & Disability students: Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 7 a.m.
Senior (89+ hours): Tuesday, October 27 at 7 a.m.
Junior (59-88 hours): Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 7 a.m.
Sophomore (29-58 hours): Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 a.m.
Freshman (0-28 hours): Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7 a.m.
*Please note that registration starts on Tuesdays. Classifications include current Fall 2009 term hours.


SSS Event Sign-up Policy: All SSS events require tickets. You must sign up in the SSS office in person to receive a ticket. When you pick up a ticket for an event, it is your responsibility to attend. If you are unable to attend the event and you have picked up a ticket, you must notify the SSS office at 293-6629 no later than 24 hours before the event. If you do not attend the event and do not notify the SSS office 24 hours in advance, your student account will be charged a minimum of $10 (The rate will vary depending on the cost of each event). If you have any questions regarding this policy, do not hesitate to contact the SSS office at 293-6629.

The Student Support Services/TRIO (SSS) program supports WVU and Student Affairs as a student-centered environment by providing individualized services to students who are first-generation, income eligible, and/or have a learning or physical disability. Based on their needs and goals, SSS assists them with academic accomplishments and social and cultural enrichment so they may successfully complete baccalaureate degrees.