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1 Upcoming Events Volume 9, Issue 7, November 15, 2013 Alverno Presents performances free for Alverno students via Three for Free All currently enrolled Alverno students may attend all Alverno Presents performances free via Three for Free. It works like this: Gather together with three (or more) Alverno students. Show up at the performance site (Pitman Theatre or Wehr Hall) half an hour prior to the show. Show your current student ID at the Box Office. Receive a free ticket to that show. Please note that this offer is available only to currently enrolled Alverno students. MSN Students A reminder that Preceptor Preference forms are due to Leah Sorenson by December 1. A reminder of some curricular changes: Students in MSN 601 or MSN 620: if you have not taken the other course, you must take it in spring 2014, as that is the last time it will be offered. If you have not taken either MSN 601 or MSN 620, you will instead register for MSN 615 and/or MSN 616. Please see your advisor if you have questions. If you have not yet registered due to holds on your account, please be sure to contact your advisor. The MSN Graduate Student Poster Session will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2-4 p.m., in the Galleria. Please come and view the great work of our graduating students! Congratulations, Graduate Student! Christine Coyle, MSN student, has had an article accepted for publication in the Journal of Infusion Nursing. The article, titled Eliminating Extravasation Events: A Multidisciplinary Approach, will be published early next year. Christine is first author. Co-authors include Lynn Czaplewski and Julie Griffie. Congratulations, Christine! Graduate Student Suggestion Box A link to the Graduate Student Suggestion Box has been created on the Graduate News website ( for you to submit your suggestions, ideas, and comments regarding the Alverno graduate programs. We look forward to your feedback! Upcoming Events Alverno Forums The Alverno Forums series invites the Greater Milwaukee community to engage in respectful dialogue and common effort for the public good. A variety of topics all relevant to local needs and committed to Alverno s philosophy of seeking broad perspective are addressed during the school year, and each forum is sponsored by one of Alverno s four schools. Contribute YOUR News! If you have a new position, made a presentation, received an honor, or have other news to share, please send the details to your program director: MA: Desiree.Pointer-Mace@alverno.edu MBA: Patricia.Jensen@alverno.edu MSCP: Sandra.Graham@alverno.edu MSN: Carol.Sabel@alverno.edu Wednesday, January 29: Passion, Planning, and Persistence: Three Keys to Small Business Success for Women, sponsored by the School of Business Thursday, February 20: Democracy and Education: Interrelationships and Issues, sponsored by the School of Education Thursday, March 20: Business, Entrepreneurs, and Social Value: How Can We Build a Brighter Future?, sponsored by the School of Business Thursday, April 24: (Topic TBD), sponsored by the School of Arts & Sciences All forums are scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information or to register, visit

2 Upcoming Events, cont d Cans Across the Conference The Alverno Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is once again initiating the annual Cans Across the Conference Food Drive Competition. As three-time defending champs, we thank you for your past support and generosity and we hope to continue our success. Last year we collected 25,284 items Can we do it again? So many ways to contribute: -Drop off nonperishable food items or toiletries in Alverno Athletics or in bins around campus -Give cans to the Mandarin Orange Drive -Buy a Thanksgiving dinner in the Commons for a needy Milwaukee family -Make a cash donation to Alverno Athletics with a notation that it is for Cans Across the Conference ($1 = 2 items) If anyone is interested in starting a drive off campus, please let us know how we can help. Cans Across the Conference ends November 25.

3 ALVERNO COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION FOR THE MASTER S GRADUATE - DECEMBER 2013 SCHEDULE Friday, December 20, :00pm Rehearsal Reiman Gymnasium 7:00pm Commencement Ceremony Pitman Theatre 8:00pm Champagne Reception Rotunda CEREMONY TICKETS Tickets are not necessary for the Masters Ceremony. Invite as many guests as you like. Seats are not assigned. Pitman Theatre doors will open for seating at 6:00pm. CAP & GOWN Order and pay for cap and gown before November 15 online Cost: Approximately $50 plus tax and shipping. Credit or debit card only. Caps, gowns, and tassels will ship directly to your home. You will receive the hood the day of commencement. Try on your gown before the day of commencement. Contact Herff Jones at for exchanges. SPECIAL NEEDS Guests in wheelchairs or who need special assistance may enter any theatre entrance. Handicap seating is designated to special areas. An usher will assist you. ANNOUNCEMENTS Graduation announcements are the perfect way to inform friends and family that you did it! Personalized announcements may be ordered through Herff Jones online at Announcements ship 14 days from receipt of order. SECURITY NOTICE * Please remind your guests that Alverno College is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking is prohibited on campus. * Keep valuables locked in your car or with you during Commencement. Alverno College is not responsible for lost or stolen items. AUGUST GRADUATES August graduates march in the December Commencement following their graduation date. Diplomas are available the week following the August graduation date pending satisfaction of all financial obligations and completion of coursework. The name of the graduate appears on the commencement program with a footnote indicating the official graduation date. Graduates not participating in the commencement ceremony should contact the Registrar s Office. PHOTOGRAPHS Empire Photography will photograph you as you receive your diploma and hood. There is no cost to have the photos taken. Alverno College will supply Empire Photography with home mailing addresses and Alverno addresses of all graduates. Empire will send notification to Alverno addresses once the photos are available for viewing. You may order pictures by mail, fax, or online. Orders are processed and shipped directly to the graduates. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS All financial obligations and/or holds must be taken care of before graduation. Your transcript and diploma are withheld if bills are not paid. GRADUATION FEE The Graduation Fee is a one-time, non-refundable fee that is added to your account when you apply for graduation. The fee is to be paid to the Business Office regardless of whether or not you plan to participate in the ceremony. IMPORTANT NUMBERS Student Affairs Business Office Registrar Office Bookstore Herff Jones

4 TRANSCRIPTS & NARRATIVES The transcript form is online at at alverno.edu/registrar/forms/ Standard Service: hours. $5 per transcipt. Rush: Same day. $10 per transcript. As part of your transcript you also receive a narrative, which is an evaluation of your overall academic achievement. The narratives can take up to six months or longer to receive. You will receive an unofficial copy of your transcript and narrative once the narrative statement is completed. Specify one of the following when requesting narratives: Transcripts should be mailed immediately upon request with the narrative to follow Transcripts should be held until the narrative is received The narrative is not needed and transcripts should be sent If the transcripts are sent with the narrative to follow or are held for the narrative, a priority rush will be put on the narrative. It may take a week to a month or more to receive. *The graduation date does not appear on transcripts until the Monday following graduation. CAMPUS MAP ALUMNAE BENEFITS You will soon graduate and join a new Alverno community - the Alverno College Alumnae Association. As a graduate, you have earned membership in this dynamic association offering many benefits including: Over 14,000 alumnae to network with Free subscription to the Alverno Magazine Access to the Alum Online Community which provides a monthly electronic newsletter called A-News Free use of the Computer Center including Internet access (with account registration every 6 months) Free Career Counseling for two years after graduation. A no-annual fee Alverno College Platinum Plus Visa Free library card for one year after graduation 15% Bookstore disc. on all Alverno printed merchandise The Chapel and the Sister Joel Read Conference Center are available for alumnae weddings or other special events, with applicable usage charges. Participation in tours, trips, and course trips (on a space available basis). Keep in touch! Call or alumnae@alverno.edu. Don t forget to check out our website today at alverno.edu/alumnae/

5 The Hong Kong Institute of Education Graduate School Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2014/15 Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) in 2009, the prestigious Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme has brought over three hundred top students from around forty countries/regions to Hong Kong to undertake PhD studies in our world-class research institutions in various fields. For the September 2014/15 intake, we are now looking for talented people who wish to pursue their PhD studies in the Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIEd) through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2014/15. About the award The Fellowship will provide an annual stipend of HK$240,000 (approx. US$30,000) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approx. US$1,300) per year up to three years. Who can apply Candidates seeking admission as new full-time PhD students in the eight institutions in Hong Kong including the Hong Kong Institute of Education, irrespective of their country of origin, prior work experience, and ethnic background. Candidates from across the board (for example, in the arts and social sciences, humanities, education studies, languages) are welcome to apply. Selection Criteria While academic excellence is of prime consideration, the Selection Panels will take into account, but not limited to, the four yardsticks below for the selection of candidates: i. Academic excellence; ii. Research ability and potential; iii. Communication, and interpersonal skills; and iv. Leadership abilities. How to apply Eligible candidates should make their initial application through the online system at to obtain a reference number before submitting full applications to their selected institutions. Full application to HKIEd can be made via our online application system ( The exercise will commence to receive applications on 2 September 2013 (at Hong Kong Time 12:00 noon). Please note the following application deadline: Initial Application: 2 December 2013 (at Hong Kong Time 12:00 noon) Full Application to HKIEd: 5 December 2013

6 The Hong Kong Institute of Education Graduate School *For details about the PhD program at HKIEd, please visit the following website: For enquiries, please feel free to contact HKIEd Graduate School: Tel.: (852) / (852) Website: