No one knows for certain how April got its name, but it may have come from the Latin word ‘aperire’ which means ‘to open’. April is, after all, the month when in the northern hemisphere buds

begin to open and things start to grow again after the winter. It could also be that the name comes from the Greek

goddess Aphrodite.

Residence Life Journal

Philosophy of the Residence Life Program

The expressed purpose of the Residence Life Program here at Thaddeus Stevens

College of Technology is to foster self-development, good citizenship and democratic principles. These goals are accomplished through acquisition of decision-making skills on the part of the student and through emulation and promotion of values inclusive of respect to fellow students, honesty and the involvement of students in the residence hall governing structure.

The Residence Life Program also seeks to create an environment of understanding and appreciation for the values of students from diverse backgrounds. It is through the development of this kind of sensitivity that

students grow personally, which impacts directly on other program purposes of citizenship and emulation of democratic principles as set forth in the College’s mission and purpose.

The purpose of the Residence Life Journal is to provide a newsletter that

centers around the Residence Life Program. The journal is informative, educational and strives to promote the overall mission of the college within a residence life setting and to the benefit of the campus community at large.

April 2013 - Vol. 1 Issue 8

Spring is Here!Photographs By:

Abby Cook

1. The first Sunday in April is called Daffodil Sunday. In Victorian times families picked daffodils from their gardens and took them to local hospitals to give to the sick.

2. On April 6th Robert Edwin Peary reached the North Pole in 1909.

3. On April 7th the first matches sold.4. On April 10th the signing of the Good

Friday Agreement5. On April 12th 1606 the Union Flag

became the official flag of the United Kingdom

6. On April 15th 1912 the Titanic struck an iceberg and sand

7. On April 16th 1889 Charlie Chaplin was born

8. On April 21st Queen Elizabeth II was born

9. On April 23rd Shakespeare was born10. On April 25th 1953 DNA was

discovered by James Watson and Francis Crick. They were recognized for their achievement in 1962 with the Nobel Prize for Physiology

Facts About April

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Annual Egg Hunt Approximately 400 children, family and friends gathered on the front lawn of the Mellor Building on Saturday, March 30 for the Annual Egg

Hunt. This was, on all accounts, the largest egg hunt the College has sponsored. Special thanks to Mrs. Mary Ross and her student volunteers for organizing a tremendous community event. A free lunch was served

to all who attended after the Egg Hunt concluded.

CONGRATULATIONS TO: Kevin Le – BUAD – Freshman

Kevin was the first student to see Dr. Cooper in person, with the correct answer to the question located in the March 2013, Residence Life Journal.

The picture is of a geared clock mechanism, which is located in the area directly below the bell tower in the Mellor Building. This mechanism is critical in the operation of all four clocks simultaneously on the tower.

Winner!

A friendly reminder to all grant students, 10 hours of community

service must be completed by May 9th. See the Multicultural Affairs office for

further questions.

Community Service

Reach Out To The Community!

Class of 2013!Mandatory practice will be held on May 6, 2013 and May 7, 2013

at 11:00am in the MAC CenterGraduation Day – Saturday May 11, 2013 at 1:00p.m. Need to assemble

in Mellor Auditorium by 12:00 noon

1. Need to have 3x5 card with you at that time, with your name as you would like it read (no nicknames), major and if you are honors, specify which one. You will receive the card at Monday’s practice

2. You will receive the tassel for your mortarboard on May 11, 2013.3. You will need to turn in the cap and gown after Graduation by 3:30 p.m.

in the area it was picked it up. You will be able to keep the tassel4. There will be a reception in the tent located in the front lawn of the

Mellor Building for you, family and friends immediately following the ceremony.

Gowns and Mortar Boards - Caps and gowns will only be available for pick up on May 6th and 7th until 1:30pm. You need to wait until after

practice to receive them. (NOTE) - The doors will not open after the date/times mentioned above.

Wearing Apparel Under GownsSlacks, dresses or other appropriate dress for the occasion. PLEASE DO NOT WEAR SHORTS.

Class of 2013!continued

Use the links below for more information:www.stevenscollege.edu/GraduationInfo

www.stevenscollege.edu/TicketForumwww.stevenscollege.edu/2013Commencement

Yearbooks- The yearbook will be mailed to your home.

Announcements and Commencement Tickets1. Announcements and Tickets may be picked up in the Academic Affairs

Office starting Wednesday March 27, 2013 until Friday May 10, 2013. You will receive (10) announcements to send to family and friends announcing your achievement.

2. Commencement Tickets you will receive (6) tickets.

Respect the Ceremony and the Speakers1. Though this is a celebration, please understand that this is also a time to

give due respect to the ceremony and its speakers2. We would ask that you refrain from tossing your cap into the air and

making sounds while the ceremony is in progress.3. By demonstrating respect, you are showing the class that you have CLASS.

Thaddeus Stevens College is pleased to offer like-new, ready-to-wear condition, business dress apparel and accessories in sizes

ranging from petite to plus—coats, jackets, suits, dresses, skirts, slacks, sweaters, blouses, tops, scarves, gloves, belts,

and shoes.

This month the College is hosting the Awards, Sports, and Alumni Banquets. Many of you will be invited to attend these events. This is just to

remind you that if you don’t have a collared shirt or slacks to wear please stop by the Clothing

Store. The clothing is free!!!

Where:Mellor

Building- Lower Level

HoursMonday Noon to 1:00 PMTuesday Noon to 1:00 PMWednesday Noon to 1:00 PMThursday Noon to 1:00 PMall other times go to Student Services Office for assistance

Used Clothing Store

Last semester the counseling office started a group to train peer helpers and to provide support to students.

The group plans to resume this semester on 2nd and 4th Mondays of

each month.

Each meeting will address a specific topic, and allow time for students to discuss any current concerns. The group discussion focuses on practical solutions and strategies that students can apply to their

daily lives. I am looking for topics as the group had requested.

Proposed topics are so far:How to change negative behavior

Coping with ChangeManaging Anger

Understanding Mental IllnessCoping with Stress

Debra A. Schuch, NCC, ATRCounselor/ Disabilities Coordinator

Contact: 717-299-7408 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Weekdays

Time: 6-7:30pm

Where: Admissions

Lounge, Hartzel building

When:2nd & 4th

Mondays of each month

Group Discussions

Mark Your Calendar!Sports BanquetThursday, April 16th

Student PicnicFriday, April 19th

Sophmore Awards Banquet

Tuesday, April 30th

Alumni BanquetSaturday, April 27th

CommencementSaturday, May 11th

Want information, activities, meeting times etc. about your club? Feel free to email me at

awcook@stevenscollege.edu

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Sunday, April 7th:Holocaust Remembrance Day

Monday, April 22nd:Earth Day

Thursday, April 18th:Freshmen Registration

Fall Semester

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Healthy RelationshipsSupport Groups

WITT Meeting

Phi Theta Kappa Meeting

Poetry Night/Open Mic

Monday’s 12-1pm & Thursday’s 10-11am

Women’s Center

April 10th & May 1st 5:30pm – 7:00pmWomen’s Center

Wednesday, April 24th 11:30Mellor Auditorium

April 18th 6:30pm-8:00pmJones Conference Room

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Mondays: Healthy Relationships Student Group-open to all students 12-1pm (Center open 12-4pm)Tuesdays:Violence Intervention and Prevention Mentor Meetings 12-1pm (VIP) at Center (Center open 12-4pm)Wednesdays:WITT Game Nite- open to all students 5:30pm at Center (Center open 12-4pm)Thursdays:Healthy Relationships Student Group –open to all students 10-11am at Center (Center open 8am-12 noon)

Saturday April 20th 10-4pm Girl Scout Tech Day on Campus-open to all Female Students to volunteer!

April Women’s Center Weekly Groups/ Events

Campus Security717-396-7165

Dr. Bob Cooper Director of Residence Life

717-299-7564

Office of Student Services717-299-7752

Debra Schuch Disabilities Services

Coordinator/Counselor 717-299-7408

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D r. Bob Cooper oversees the entire Residence Life Department and

has been the Director of Residence Life here at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology for close to 20 years. He continues to teach students in Leadership Principles and has received the Student Congress Executive Officer’s Award for his contribution and

commitment to improving the lives of students. Dr. Cooper is also a veteran of the Vietnam Era, and has traveled to over 42 countries and 21 islands. As the Director of Residence Life, he strongly believes that a positive residence life experience is advantageous to the total educational experience.

Feel Free To Email Me at:awcook@stevenscollege.edu

Abigail Cook - Student InternSophomore Studying Graphic Communications & Printing Technology

Spring is a time of rebirth, inspiration and creativity. Here is a quote by Steve Jobs that reflects the same:

“The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of be-ing a beginner again, less sure about everything. It freed me to enter one

of the most creative periods of my life.” ~Steve Jobs ~ (2/24/1951 – 10/5/2011) Co- Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Apple, Inc.

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