Attention Business Students:
If you are planning to do a business internship this summer, there will be a mandatory meeting in SLC 105 on Wednesday, March 24th at noon. If you can’t make this meeting, stop by the Career Center to get your packet and more information.
STUDENTS WANTED: MMC ADMIT Club
MEET NEW PEOPLE. ENHANCE YOUR RESUME. MAKE MONEY. Apply today to become a member of the 2010-2011 MMC ADMIT Club!
Basic Requirements:
- Must be at least sophomore status by the start of the Fall 2010 semester
- Must have a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Must live on-campus
- Must have NO on-campus judicial violations
If you have questions about the MMC ADMIT Club, contact Jill Paulson at jpaulson@mtmc.edu or 668-1293. Applications can be picked up in the Admissions Office – Roncalli 101 - or email Jill to have one emailed to you. Completed applications are due in the Admissions Office by March 26, 2010.
Last day to withdraw
Monday, March 22 is the last day to withdraw from a course or change a course to pass/fail.
Fall Noon Forum presenters needed
Noon Forum presenters for Fall 2010 needed. Especially welcome are faculty presentations of current research or areas of interest, but anyone with an interesting topic is welcome. I will begin putting the Fall schedule together soon.
RABBIT HOLE BOX OFFICE NOW OPEN!
Seats may now be reserved for MMC Theatre’s spring production of RABBIT HOLE. The box office is located in Roncalli across from the Bede Art Gallery and is open Monday through Friday Noon-5pm. Box office number is 1234. The show runs for three nites; Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 25, 26 and 27 beginning at 7:30. Faculty, staff, students and sisters are admitted free, but still encouraged to make reservations for preferred seating. RABBIT HOLE is the 2007 Pulitzer for Drama and is rated PG-13 due to language.
NEED ADVICE?
Submit your question to The Moderator for the new advice column, “Holla at Heidi!” Heidi Swanke, MMC Sophomore Psychology major, will give you the answers you’ve been looking for (with a dash of humor worked in). You can read the current edition of “Holla at Heidi” in the Viewpoints section of the February issue which is on newsstands now!
Questions should be emailed to moderator@mtmc.edu NO LATER than Thursday, March 18th to be considered for publication in the next issue. Question will be screened and can be printed anonymously upon request.
Fall Yankton Campus Course Schedule AvailableThe Yankton campu course schedule for Fall 2010 is now available on the Registrar’s Office website under Course Schedules. This information will be updated every morning so please check back often for the most current information.
Students should contact their advisor to make an appointment to discuss your options prior to your designated registration day.
Monday, March 22 Seniors (90+ credit hours earned)
Tuesday, March 23 Juniors (60-89 credit hours earned)
Wednesday, March 24 Sophomores (24-59 credit hours earned)
Thursday, March 25 Freshman (0-23 credit hours earned)
Friday, March 26 Open registration
If you have any questions or comments, please contact us via email at registrar@mtmc.edu or call ext. 1515.
Summer School Aid/Summer School Work Study Applications
Summer School Aid /Summer School Work Study Applications are now available in the Financial Assistance Office, Room 100, Roncalli.
Theology Institute: “Gospel and Empire”
The Benedictine Sisters invite you to join us for another Theology Institute event on Saturday, March 27, 9:00 a.m. to noon in the Monastery Chapter Room.
Sister Shawn Carruth, OSB, PhD, Professor of Religion at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, will examine select portions of Paul’s letter to the Romans, Luke-Acts, and Revelation to reflect on the variety of ways early Christian theologians worked out an understanding of Christian faith and practice among people shaped by the political dominance of the Roman Empire.
No admission fee. Registration requested: jeanne.ranek@mtmc.edu / (605) 668-6024
Enrollment Counselor – Watertown Campus
This is an exempt, full-time position. Enrollment Counselor is responsible for recruiting students and providing academic, financial, and career counseling to students and families in the Watertown area. Enrollment Counselor will generate, monitor and track prospective inquiries and other admissions data along with other duties assigned by the Campus Director and the Vice-President for Enrollment Management.
Candidate must have a minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business, Psychology, Counseling, Marketing, Education, Communications or Human Relations. Experience preferred in Sales, Marketing, Counseling or Human Relations.
Please submit letter of application, resume, and list of three references to: Julie Dather, HR Specialist, Mount Marty College, 1105 West 8th Street, Yankton, SD 57078 or email jdather@mtmc.edu.
Noon Forum Change
The scheduled Noon Forum for April 22, 2010 "Hawaii, The Fiftieth State," will be replaced by Ellen McVay's presentation "Spirituality of Marriage 101: Taking out the Trash."
R.A. Applications
The office of Residence Life is accepting applications for Resident Assistants (RA’s) for the 2010-11 school year. Applications packets may be picked up from Erin Duncan, Br. David or S. Maribeth. All resumes and reference forms are due back to the Office of Residence Life by March 31.
Child Care Center Accepting Donations
The MMC Child Care Center would appreciate any donation of toys as people are “spring” cleaning. One family's out-grown stuff is the center's delight. We are always in need of kid shoes – for those who forget theirs'. We can always use “dress up” clothes and imagination materials. If you have anything you would like to donate for our kids – please give us a call or an email at kharens@mtmc.edu.
Free Tax Prep
Need your taxes done? Mount Marty Free Tax Prep will be open on Tuesdays from 5:00pm-8:00pm, Wednesdays from 3:00pm-5:00pm, and Thursdays from 3:00pm-8:00pm. If you are interested in this service please e-mail taxprep@mtmc.edu <mailto:taxprep@mtmc.edu> . Please indicate what times would work best for you. We will then contact you to set up a time to have your taxes prepared.
Wednesday Mass Every Week During Lent
Get on the right track for Lent by joining us each Wednesday during Lent at 5:00 p.m. for a short Mass in the SLC Oratory.
We also continue to have Rosary every Tuesday night at 9:30 p.m. in the Peace Chapel, Adoration every Thursday night from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Peace Chapel, and Noon Praise each Friday at Noon in the SLC Oratory. Please join us.
Lost Calculator
A Texas Instrument TI-83 calculator was found in SLC. Please claim in Student Affairs Office 103.
Mark Your Calendar For The Next Blood Drive
The next MMC Blood Drive is scheduled for Tuesday, April 6, 2010 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at Cimpl Arena Lobby. Collegians for Life and MMC Student Health will be sponsoring the Blood Drive.
Summer Housing on Campus
Thinking about summer? Summer housing forms to live on campus are availaible outside Campus Programming. For more information contact Erin Duncan at erinduncan@mtmc.edu
Monastery Gift Shop
If you are looking for a First Communion gift or a Confirmation gift, try the Monastery Gift Shop.
Campus Ministry To Assist In Haiti Recovery
In an effort to assist in the recovery effort in Haiti, Campus ministry will be donating the Sunday Student Mass Collections to this effort, starting this Sunday, through Easter.
Attention New Students And Transfers:
The Comprehensive Student Health and Disability Form is required of all students. Please submit your form to Student Affairs Office.
Scholarships Opportunities
The following scholarship applications for the 2010-2011 academic year are available to pick up in the Financial Assistance Office.
Sister Ann Kessler Scholarship – Applicants must be a junior or senior and must have a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher. Student must also demonstrate commitment to service and/or involvement in campus life. Application deadline is April 09, 2010.
Marcella Draper Nipps Nursing Scholarship – Applicants must be a junior nursing major from SD with a cumulative GPA of 2.7-3.2. Application deadline is April 30, 2010.
St. Christina Parish Scholarship – Applicant must be a member of St. Christina’s parish in Parker, SD or St. Mary’s parish in Marion, SD or St. Boniface parish in Idlewilde, SD or be a Catholic student within a 20 mile radius of Parker, SD. Student must also be accepted by Mount Marty College and meet all admissions and scholarship requirements or show financial need. Application deadline is April 09, 2010.
St John’s Parish Scholarship – Applicant must be an active member of St. John’s parish in Wagner, SD. Applicant must have at least a 22 ACT composite or cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Application deadline is April 09, 2010.
St Margaret’s Parish Scholarship – Applicants must be an active member of the St. Margaret’s parish in Kimball, SD or a Catholic student from the Kimball area. Applicants must be a full-time student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Application deadline is April 09, 2010.
Court Willard Catholic Daughters Scholarship Application – Applicant must be a son or daughter of a member of the Court Willard Catholic Daughters, or a member of Sacred Heart Parish or St. Benedict Parish, or a son or daughter of a member of Catholic Daughters. Applicant must also be enrolled at least full-time and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Application deadline is April 09, 2010.
Marty Council Knights of Columbus – Applicant must be enrolled full time and have a CGPA of 2.5 or higher. Preference is given in the following order: must be a son, daughter or spouse of a member of MCKOC; a son, daughter or spouse of a member of any SD Knights of Columbus Council; a member of Sacred Heart or St. Benedict Parish in Yankton, SD; a Catholic student. Application deadline is April 09, 2010.
Walter Panzirer Family Public Safety Scholarship applications are available in the Financial Assistance Office, Roncalli, 100. The scholarship will be awarded to an applicant who is currently a resident, or who has formerly been a resident of the state of South Dakota (current residents will be given preference), pursuing a field in Criminal Justice. The son or daughter of active or former members of law enforcement or who have law enforcement step-parents will be given preference. Please come to the Financial Assistance Office for additional information and applications. Applications must be received no later than July 1, 2010.
South Dakota Corrections Association- offers a $500 college scholarship to a Junior or Senior majoring in the Corrections field or a related career field. Guidelines used to determine the recipient include but are not limited to: Junior or Senior in a College or University, South Dakota resident and interested in SD Correction or Human Service Fields, involved in school or community activities, Grade Point Average and show need. Scholarship applications must be postmarked by March 30, 2010. Applications are available in the Financial Assistance Office, Roncalli, Rm 100.
Bishop Hoch Scholarship-is available to new students, students already in college and non-traditional students interested in attending or already attending Mount Marty College, Yankton, South Dakota. Applicants must be eligible for admission to Mount Marty College or a continuing MMC student and applicant’s family must be active registered members of a Catholic parish in the Diocese of Sioux Falls. Applications are available through the Financial Assistance Office, Roncalli 100. Applications, including evaluations must be filed by April 16, 2010.
SD Soil and Water Conservation Society- Is offering a scholarship opportunity in the amount of $500.00 for (2) students who are enrolled in an agricultural or natural science conservation related major, having competed at least (1) year of study and currently enrolled in an accredited college in South Dakota with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 (on a 4.0 point scale), show reasonable need and be involved in natural resource conservation activities (including leadership activities). Biology and other majors related to conservation also qualify. You may apply online at www.sdswcs.org or pick up an application in the Financial Assistance Office, Roncalli, Room 100. The completed, signed scholarship application must be returned to address shown on application by March 31, 2010.
The Native American Women’s Health Education Resource Center announces the Native American Community Board Scholarship. The scholarship will be given to Yankton Sioux Women, or other Native American women residing on the Yankton Sioux Tribe Reservation, but going to college off the Yankton Sioux Tribe Reservation and majoring in the fields of Health, Law/Criminal Justice, Education, Sociology or Business. Applications are available in the Financial Assistance Office.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications for the 2010-11 school year. HSF/General College Scholarships are designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage; U.S. citizen or Legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-511 (not expired); have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; be enrolled Full Time in a degree seeking program at a 2 or 4 year U.S. accredited institution during the 2010-2011academic year; be pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree and apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Apply online at: http://www.hsf.net .
Army Nurse Corps Association Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for 2010. The purpose of the program is to provide $3000 scholarships to nursing students who are attending colleges and universities with accredited baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs including AD-BSN, BSN accelerated nursing, anesthesia, master’s and doctoral programs. Eligibility requirements are as follows: Nursing students who plan to enter a component of the US Army and are enrolled in a program not funded by a component of the US Army; who have previously served in a component of the US Army; Army Nurse Corps officers in a component of the US Army enrolled in a nursing or other eligible program not funded by the US Army; Army enlisted soldiers in a component of the US Army enrolled in a nursing program not funded by the US Army; and Nursing students whose parent(s) and/or spouse are or have served in a component of the US Army. Download ANCA Scholarship Program Guidelines and Application through the following website: www.e-anca.org . Applications must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2010. For additional information go to: www.e-anca.org/ContactUs.htm.
U.S. Bank is announcing their Internet Scholarship Program and will award (40) $1000.00 scholarships through a random drawing process. Undergraduate students attending an eligible four-year college or university participating in the U.S. Bank No Fee Education Loan Program are eligible to apply. Scholarship award recipients have no obligation to U.S. Bank. U.S. Bank reserves the right to review and change the conditions and procedures of the Internet Scholarship Program – including its termination – at any time. Apply online at: www.usbank.com/studentloans
The Walter N Graham and Dorothy D Graham Nursing Scholarship applications are available in the Financial Assistance Office, Roncalli 100. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited four (4) year nursing program, must have previously earned 24 semester credits, and maintained a 2.5 or better accumulated GPA. Financial need may be considered. Deadline is June 1, 2010.
Lost Boys Education Fund helps young refugees from Kenya who lost their families while fleeing war-torn Sudan pursue higher education. This scholarship fund makes awards to students who have already completed one or more academic years at a college or university. Award: $1500; Deadline: July 15, 2010. Applications are available online at www.sfacf.org.
Spirit of Sioux Falls Scholarship – Applicants for this award must live in or maintain residency in Lincoln or Minnehaha County – even though they may attend a school outside the area – or they must attend a school in one of these two counties. Applicants must also attend a school accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in business and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of business in American society. A motivation and ability to succeed, academic excellence, and community involvement are also criteria for this award. Award: $2500; Deadline: July 1, 2010. Applications are available online at www.sfacf.org.
SOUTH DAKOTA BANKERS FOUNDATION is now accepting applications for the $1000 Herman Lerdal Scholarship to be awarded to a junior with an interest in a career in banking or finance and attending a SD College or University. You may apply online at: http://www.sdba.com/SDBA/Foundation/foundation.htm or you may pick up an application at the Financial Assistance Office in Room 100, Roncalli.
Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. is pleased to announce the second annual Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to be awarded to a student currently enrolled in a laboratory, radiology, respiratory therapy or nursing program. Preference will be given to those with an intention to return to work in one of the above mentioned fields within a 50 mile radius of Yankton, SD. Applications are available through the Financial Assistance Office located in Roncalli, Room 100. Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 31, 2010. |
March 17, 2010