Article 6 Spring 2014 Menlo College Campus News The Oaks Press ‘ February 17th to February 23rd 2014
Take‘ Those Chances! Aloha Menlo College,
This week, it's all about taking chances and going Inspirational for whatever you want, even if you have the Quote slightest doubt. The reason behind taking those “Don’t let the fear of chances is because you never know for certain striking out, keep you what the outcome will be. When thinking about from playing the this, keep in mind what you would regret game.” more...Failing or possibly giving up the chance to succeed or obtain whatever it may be.
Go out there and give it your all. Don't let your fear of failing keep you from trying.
Go out there and show the world and more importantly yourself that YOU can do whatever it is you set your mind to. If you fail along the way, pick yourself up and try again!
-Mikey Kukahiwa-Haruno Campus News Editor
What’s in this Week’s Issue.. Pg. 3… OOHLALA Pg. 4-6… Career Corner Pg. 7… Tutor Doctor Job Opportunity Pg. 8… VITA Program Pg. 9… Menlo In Me Video Contest Pg. 10-13… Campus Events Pg. 14… Peer Counselor Information Pg. 15… Peer Tutor Information Pg. 16-17... Writing Center News
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Download the OOHLALA App on your Smartphone and follow various clubs and organizations on campus such as THE STUDENT UNION, BSU, HAWAII CLUB, RES LIFE, STUDENT AFFAIRS, and MUCH MUCH MORE !!
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Career Corner
Menlo College would like to welcome Zach Osborne who recently joined Menlo College as the Associate Director of Internships. He came from the University of Cincinnati, where he worked with both the cooperative education and internship programs. In his role here at Menlo, he’ll be the primary point of contact for the CareerLink system as well as for off-campus employers interested in hiring Menlo students for full-time, part-time, and internship positions. His office is in 443A Brawner, so stop by and say hello!
Career Services would like to announce the move of our Student Career Advisor, Kai Moreno, who will now be located in Academic Affairs in Brawner Hall. Her office hours will remain the same: Mon, Wed & Fri 11 am-2 pm and Tues/Thurs 3-5:30 pm.
Representatives from Nordstrom will be on campus recruiting for their paid Summer Retail Management Internship Program on Wednesday, 20.Feb from 11AM-2PM in front of the dining hall. If you have an interest in a career in retail management, be sure to stop by and get the detail
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EXPERIENCED TUTORS NEEDED– SET YOUR OWN SCHEDULE – FLEXIBLE HOURS
Tutor Doctor of San Jose is looking for experienced tutors to travel to student’s homes in Redwood City, Palo Alto and surrounding communities to fill part-time positions.
We have immediate openings for Math tutors (Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus and Calculus) and Science (Physics). Other future positions may also exist for all areas of Science, Language Arts, Elementary (all subjects), Spanish and Special Education Tutors.
-Work is Part-time – set your own schedule (afternoons, evenings, weekends) -Hourly pay rate is $18 - $25 an hour -Must have access to a reliable vehicle & be willing to drive to students' homes
For More Information: W: www.TutorDoctorSanJose.com Contact: Wendy Close – Office Manager and Tutor Coordinator E: [email protected] Cell: (315) 729-1171
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Message From Professor Klingler
Dear Menlo Students/Staff/Faculty:
The Menlo College Accounting Club will be again offering free income tax return preparation services through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, sponsored by the United Way and the IRS. The VITA program provides an opportunity for low/middle income taxpayers (generally those with incomes less than $52,000) to have their taxes prepared for free by well- trained and certified preparers. All of our student volunteers have undergone 24 hours of training and had to pass a series of rigorous exams in order to be able to volunteer.
Last year’s inaugural program was quite a success as we prepared returns for 60 clients who received over $27,000 in refunds. For this year, we have doubled the amount of volunteers from 11 to 22 and, therefore, are doubling our hours of operation. There are plenty of opportunities for Menlo students and other qualifying taxpayers to come have their taxes prepared and (hopefully) get their refund.
A reminder to all students who took Personal Finance at Menlo…if you receive a W-2 for a job you had in 2013 you may very well be entitled to a refund for some or all of the taxes you had withheld from your wages. Don’t just assume you do not need to file because you didn’t make that much. If too much tax was withheld, you should get that back as a refund. You need to file to do that.
The dates we will offer the services are as follows: Tuesday Feb 11 6-9 pm Brawner 401/402 Thursday, Feb 20 6-9 pm Brawner 405 Tuesday, Feb 25 6-9 pm Brawner 401/402 Thursday, Mar 6 6-9 pm Brawner 401/402 Saturday, Mar 22 10am – 2pm Brawner 405 Tuesday, Mar 25 6-9 pm Brawner 405 Thursday, Apr 3 6-9 pm Brawner 401/402 Saturday, Apr 12 10am – 2pm Brawner 405
Please don’t wait until the last few sessions to have your taxes prepared as those tend to be very busy sessions! Also, arrive early so you can be the first to be served with no wait.
Also….please pass this onto anyone you know who may qualify for this service (friends, siblings, etc.). We would like to help as many taxpayers as possible!
We hope to see you this year at our site! If you come, please make sure to bring your social security card, a photo ID and all necessary paperwork (W-2s, 1098-T, etc.)
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What is it like to be a part of the Menlo College community? Show us the Menlo in you by participating in our “Menlo In Me” video contest! This year the contest has been opened up to current Menlo students and staff. This is a chance to have fun, be creative, and win amazing prizes! Your short film could also be featured on the Menlo College website! You can enter in a group or as a solo filmmaker. Deadline to turn in videos is April 21st so start creating your amazing video today! For more information go to: menlo.edu/menloinme.
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Campus Events
Monday, February 17, 2014
7:00 pm (Fireside Lounge): Monday Night Speaker Series
Professor Larry Bensky will be speaking on President’s Day! Come join in on the talk. Tuesday, February 18, 2014
6:00 pm (The Pit): ICC Meeting
9:00 pm (Student Union): Stop Seaworld
There is a new documentary out about SeaWorld that has struck a lot of controversy. The documentary is an hour and a half long video about the hidden truth of the famous amusement park. Come watch and evaluate the unethical decisions SeaWorld is making just to earn some cash!
9:00 pm (Fireside Lounge): Cards 4 Dummies
Students can come learn how to play different types of card games, in preparation of the Casino Night program. Wednesday, February 19, 2014
8:30 pm (Student Union): Guess What You’re Eating…
Come enjoy a blind tasting event. FUN is guaranteed!
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Campus Events
Thursday, February 20, 2014
11:30 am (In Front of Café): Ski and Snowboard Signups
Sign up and pay for Ski and Snowboard Trip for March 1, 2014 $40 for the all day trip includes lift ticket, transportation, food, and rentals if needed
12:00 pm (In Front of Café): I Pledge to Never Drink and Drive
Students will pledge to never drink and drive by writing down their pledge and their reason for it. All pledges will be put in a drawing to win a free Mystery Dance ticket!
6:00 pm (Brawner 405): Menlo College VITA Program
Bring your W-2s, Soc Sec # and other tax documents and have your taxes done for free!
8:00 pm (Fireside Lounge): Casino Night
Come out and test your luck with games like Poker, Blackjack etc.! 21+ drinks, Mocktails, Photobooth, and tons of fun!
9:00 pm (Tavern): Poetry Slam
Come out and listen to the poetry made by your peers and learn a dance move or two to teach a friend!
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Campus Events
Friday, February 21, 2014
10:00 am (Santa Barbara, CA): Baseball vs. Westmont College
7:00 pm (Fireside Lounge): Smashed Movie Night
Please join student government in the fireside lounge to watch the movie Smashed, a comedy/drama about a young couple's love of drinking together. We will have a short debrief of the film afterwards. Snacks and refreshments will be provided!
Saturday, February 22, 2014
11:00 am and 2:00 pm (Santa Barbara, CA): Baseball vs. Westmont Colege and University of British Columbia
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Campus Events
Sunday, February 23, 2014
9:00 am (Haynes-Prim Pavilion): Men’s Wrestling NAIA Western Regions
9:00 am (Oklahoma City, CA): Cheer and Stunt NAIA Tournament
11:00 am and 3:00 pm (Moraga, CA): Softball vs. Concordia and Holy Names
5:00 pm (Russell Center): BSU Potluck
7:00 pm (Gym): Hawai’i Club Hula Practice
Interested in participating in the 23rd Annual Hawai’i Club Lu’au this year? Come to the gym and learn hula dancing from instructor Martini Eke.
LU’AU 2014
APRIL 5, 2014 “ALOHA AKU, ALOHA MAI”
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A Message from the Peer Counselors
Love has been an ongoing theme in all types of media. Classics like the story of Romeo and Juliet remind us that love is a different type of emotion. Love goes beyond happiness and excitement. However, not all relationships lead to the same kind of love. According to Psychologist Robert Sternberg, all types of loves can be explained with different combinations of passion, intimacy, and commitment. Let me further explain:
Passionate love: This type of love is often described as infatuation. Sternberg described passionate love as “giddy, and intense with longing, the lovebird’s yearning heart.”
While passionate love gives off great excitement, when the romantic fulfillment is not return, the person may feel sadness and despair.
Intimate love: As the name describes, this type of love is based on warmth, closeness and connectedness.
The negative side to intimate love is that it lacks passion and it feels more of a liking and friendship relationship.
Committed love: This is the kind of love that is based solely on commitment of being together. We can think of this love as the love seen our grandparents where they stay together until death, and through good and bad (even if they hate each other).
The problem with this relationship is that it is an empty type of love. The passion and intimacy are both are missing.
So what is the best kind of love? According to Sternberg, the best king of love is called “consummate love” and it is a mixture of intimacy, passion, and commitment. However, relationships vary and some people make their relationships work with any of the above or a combination. As you can see in the diagram, there are names for all the possible combinations. Look back or to your current relationship and ask yourself, what kind of relationship do I have/had? This might explain aspects of your relationship that you never thought about.
As always, the Peer Counseling office is located at the back of the ASC building. Come give us a visit, we would be happy to talk about your love combination or any other problem you might have
By: Daniel Macias Senior, Peer Counselor
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Everyone is Welcome at Tutor Lab and STUDY SLAM! The Tutor Lab is now open for the spring semester! The regular hours for the peer tutors are: Sun, Mon, and Wed in the Tutor Lab in the Academic Success Center from 7:00-9:00 pm and Tues, also 7:00-9:00 pm, at STUDY SLAM in the Russell Center
The peer tutors are Brittni Byun, Michele “Mike” Canali, Travis Gorzalka, Lauren Montfort, Daniel Macias, Emma Oehler, Garrett Spangler, Yusi Qiu and Songyu Jiang. The peer tutors are excellent students who have A’s in all the subjects they tutor. They always forward to working with any Menlo students who stop by the Tutor Lab or STUDY SLAM!
At STUDY SLAM, peer tutors are joined by faculty and staff to help students with homework or to prepare for any upcoming exams. STUDY SLAM is held every Tuesday night, 7:00-9:00 pm, in the Russell Center. There’s always free pizza too! All Menlo students are encouraged to take advantage of these free academic services offered at Menlo College.
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Writing Center News
During drop-in hours, we see students on a first-come, first-serve basis—no appointment necessary!
If you prefer a daytime visit, drop in or make a 30-minute appointment from our webpage: http://www.menlo.edu/academics/support/writing-center.
Located in Bowman Library, the Writing Center offers students one-on-one writing support with an instructor or trained peer tutor. We work with students on any writing assignment— course essays, cover letters and resumes, business proposals, memoir pieces, personal statements, research papers, etc.—and at any stage in the writing process—from thesis development and outlining to final revision and documentation.
To sign up for a 30-minute appointment, just click on the “Make an appointment with a writing tutor” button from our webpage: http://www.menlo.edu/academics/support/writing- center.
Writing Tutoring:
Mon 10am-4pm
Tuesday 10am-6pm
Wednesday 10am-6pm
Thursday 10am-5pm
Fri 10am-3pm
Evening Drop-In Hours (starting Mon Jan 27):
Sun-Wed 7-9pm
Stop by soon to get an early start on your writing assignments! Happy writing!
Katie
Katie Flynn
Director, Writing Center
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Writing Center News
Need help preparing for a presentation or interview?
Check out the Writing Center’s new service, oral communication tutoring!
Starting Wednesday January 15th, Dr. Marianne Neuwirth will provide training in listening skills, interviewing, and the design, organization, and delivery of different types of presentations. Marianne will offer tips on effective visual aids such as Power Point, and techniques to deal with speech anxiety. Presentations and interviews will be videotaped, so students can have direct feedback on their performance. Oral Communication Tutoring:
Mon 11am-1:30pm
Wed 11:30am-2pm Fri 11am-1pm
To sign up for an hour-long appointment, just click on the “Make an appointment with an oral comm tutor” button from our webpage: http://www.menlo.edu/academics/support/writing-center.
About Marianne: Marianne Neuwirth earned her PhD in Communication, and is a consultant with Stanford University. She has been teaching a wide variety of communication courses for several years, with an emphasis on skilled verbal and nonverbal expression in public and interpersonal contexts. Her fine-tuned feedback enables diverse individuals to hone their own communication competence.
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Oaks Athletics \ Upcoming Games
Men’s Basketball: Cal Pac Tournament
Women’s Basketball: Cal Pac Tournament
Baseball: *February 28, 2014- 11:00 am (DH) Men’s Basketball (9-17): vs. Master’s College 70-54 WIN against UC Merced
76-48 WIN against UC Santa Cruz Softball: Women’s Basketball (23-5): *February 27 and 28, 2014- Menlo Scramble 78-51 WIN against UC Merced 10:00 am (DH)- 27th 63-59 Loss against UC Santa Cruz 10:00 am and 1:00 pm- 28th Baseball (7-1): 2-1 WIN against CSU East Bay 6-5 Loss against CSU East Bay Softball (2-6): 10-13 Loss against Hope International 8-7 WIN against Hope International 4-1 Loss against Biola University 5-1 Loss against Biola University