Evening Tutoring has moved to the library's computer lab!

Tutors are available in the library computer lab:

Sundays 5-8 p.m. Jodi tutors math, chemistry, and biology.

Mondays 6-9 p.m. Doug tutors math and college algebra.

Tutors are also available in the Learning Center:

Drop- in Hours

Tues/Thurs - 8:30-11:00am

Mon/Tues/Thurs - 12:30-1:30pm

Fridays - 10:00am - noon

OR

By Appointment

Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm

For more information visit us in lower Blasco Hall, call us at 816-501-3666, or visit our website at www.avila.edc/LC.

CAMPUS SAFETY

Emergency Services
If a situation requires an immediate, emergency response from local authorities or rescue services, call 911.  From a campus phone dial 9-911

For Immediate Non-Emergency Assistance

Campus Safety Phone 816.985.6079

Non-Emergency Phone Number

Campus Safety Office Phone 816.501.2466

New for 2008

Campus safety has moved to the Whitfield Centre next to the School of Business

MASS SCHEDULE

Wed. May 7     noon

End of the Semester Library Hours

If you would like to receive the Avila University EAGLE EYE
via email or would like to include an Avila event, please contact Jason Baldwin at Jason.Baldwin@avila.edu

PRODUCED BY THE AVILA STUDENT LIFE OFFICE

Gook Luck with Finals!

Recycling on Campus

On behalf of the Environmental Action Comittee, we are excited to announce the beginning of paper product recycling for the Avila community.  We are in partnership with Abitibi Recycling and the large recycling bin is located next to Schlumpberger facility; it is bright yellow and green, you can't miss it!

The following items may be placed in the bin:

newspapers, magazines, shopping catalogs, junk mail, office and school paper and white envelopes(without the address windows).

The following items are NOTaccepted:

cardboard, cereal/soda cartons, food wrap/containers, tissue products, phone books, plastic and glass.

Small, cardboard boxes labeled with the Abitibi logo have been placed around campus, mostly in copy rooms and common office areas.  For those areas that do not yet have boxes, we are working on purchasing more boxes to better cover the campus and we thank you for your patience.

The Campus Ministry student team has graciously volunteered to empty the boxes; the MORE we recycle the MORE money they earn to support their programming.

During the next two weeks, the team assigned to empty the box in your area will contact the representative that has been previously identified and introduce themselves accordingly.  Jennifer Lee is in charge of coordinating the teams and welcomes you to contact her at: lee113613@avila.edu.  For right now, the student teams intend to empty the boxes once a week.  Should you notice the box in your area is filling quicker than expected; you can either contact your team or take the initiative to empty it as well.

Thank you for your participation and feel free to contribute items from your personal household as well!

Get Cash for Your Books at the Bookstore

Bring back your books for cash between Monday, April 28th and Friday, May 9th

Avila Bookstore Hours are:

Monday thru Thursday 8:30am to 6:00pm

Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm

Default Prevention Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the April Default Prevention Trivia Contest.  They were Kirsten Clayton, Ann Corrigan, Jessica Guthrie, Marcos Harders, Will Harrahill, Jason Loden, Whitney Martinez, Jessica Nivens, Justin Pudlowski, Sara Rahe, Sara Scanlon, Patrick Turk, Jessica Williams and Tim Wolf.

Congratulations to Kevin Jackson who won the drawing for the Default Prevention Trivia Contest party.  The lunch for Kevin and his friends was held on April 25th.

Talon Advertising Group

Positions Available

ATTENTION

Talon Advertising Group "TAG" is looking to fill two key positions. We are in need of a *Secretary and a *Treasure. This is a unique real world job opportunity that starts this summer and will continue through fall.
This is your chance to join an ambitious team of entrepreneurs who will build a student lead, city wide advertising firm. This is a REAL opportunity. Real money! Real learning! and Real student lead vision. Don't miss out. Email letter of intent with contact information to joseph@lallivisual.com. We will be interviewing applicants very soon so don't delay.

joseph@lallivisual.com joseph@lallivisual.com joseph@lallivisual.com

BUILD A REAL BUSINESS FROM SCRATCH!

Thanks,

TAG team

FREE Student Ticket to the KC Lyric Opera

World Premier of John Brown

Monday, May 5th or Wednesday, May 7th

8:00pm

Lyric Theatre

Your free Avila student ticket is available (with valid ID, one ticket per ID) one hour prior to curtain on Monday & Wednesday performances only!

For directions & opera information please click on http://kc-opera.org/index.html

Your student ticket is underwritten by Mr. Richard Miller.

Health Care Scholarship

Attention all students pursuing a degree in health-related studies.  Tylenol has a scholarship program that you may want to take advantage of.  To apply go to www.tylenol.com/scholarship, using access key TYNL.  The deadline is May 15th.

FREE Student/Faculty/Staff Ticket to the KC Symphony Featuring Verdi Requiem

Friday, May 16th - 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 17th - 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, May 18th - 2:00 p.m.

Lyric Theatre

Pick up your voucher in the Student Life Office.

For directions & symphony information please click on http://www.kcsymphony.org/

Your ticket is underwritten by Mr. Richard Miller.

Talon Grips a Few Awards in Joplin

The Talon Media Network (TMN), Avila University's student run media, was honored with multiple recognitions at the recent 2008 Missouri College Media Association (MCMA) convention held in Joplin, Mo. The Talon Media Network was awarded the highest number of awards it has received in the recent history of its participation in this prestigious state-wide competition.  Competing in Division 3, The TMN won 7 awards in individual categories and for the first time received awards in writing, design, illustration and advertising in the same year.  Chadd Rivera was honored by winning both the first and second place in the entertainment cartoon category. 

“We were especially delighted by the number and breadth of the awards because it recognizes the depth of our staff's diverse talents,” said Kayle Walker, editor in chief for The Talon News Magazine. “We have strong writers, editors, photographers and designers. We also are very proud of Erin Miller and Leonard Casey, whose win in advertising design has bolstered the Talon Advertising Group's emergence in its inaugural year.  Chadd Rivera, Director of the Talon Advertising Group said, “This is a well-deserved honor for TAG and it represents a signal of what can be accomplished in the future.”

A complete listing of The Talon Media Network's MCMA recognitions include:

First Place Awards
Chadd Rivera, Entertainment Cartoons - Cafeteria Food
Erin Miller, Student Recycling Campaign
Leonard Casey, Student Recycling Campaign

Second Place Awards
Chadd Rivera, Entertainment Cartoons – Dot, Dot

Third Place Awards
Emily Hoskins, Editorial Writing
John Dunn – Cover Design/Page One

Honorable Mention Awards
Alison Fieber, Cover Design/Page One

Avila Commencement

Commencement for baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate degree candidates will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection
13720 Roe Avenue, Leawood, KS 66224

Free, Full Length LSAT

Practice Exam Sunday, May 4th, O'Rielly 212 (2 1/2 hours)

Review of Exam Monday, May 5th, O'Rielly 102 (1 hour)

The Pre-Law Society would like to invite all pre-law students to take a FREE, full length LSAT in preparation for the upcoming June LSAT administration.  The test will be followed by a results session to review the test scores. This opportunity is being offered by Get Smarter Prep, a locally owned test preparation company. The review session will offer information about the admissions process as well as classes and tutoring services that Get Smarter Prep offers, but there is no obligation to enroll in any services. They provide excellent advice about testing and that this opportunity can be beneficial to you.

Please contact Andrea Olitsky, Esq. by either email andrea.olitsky@avila.edu or telephone (816)-501-3763 to reserve your spot.

Become an Orientation Leader

Benefits include:

• Gain valuable leadership qualities!
• Meet new people and have a good time!
• Set up and run events on campus!

You must be available August 21st-26th, 2008

Pick up an application in the Student Life Office!

Applications due Friday, May 18th in the Student Life Office

Questions? Call Jason F. Baldwin at (816)-501-3754

Heartland Foundation Scholarships

All Applicants must be Accepted into the Health Care or Nursing Program prior to making application.

Deadline: Tuesday, July 1st at 4:30pm

To be eligible all applicants MUST reside in the Heartland Foundation service region:

Missouri counties: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Clay, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Platte, Ray, and Worth.

Iowa counties: Decatur, Fremont, Page, Ringgold, and Taylor

Kansas counties: Atschison, Brown, Doniphan, and Nemaha. Nebraska counties: Nemaha and Richardson.

Bill and Mary Russell Health Care Scholarship Fund is a joint scholarship awarded by Heartland Foundation and Voiture 130 of the 40 & 8.  This program supports those pursuing educational opportunities in a health care field.  All recipients must be accepted and enrolled in an approved nursing or health related program.

Doris R. Hines, Ph.D., RN., CETN Nursing Scholarship was establishes through the Heartland Foundation in 1997 by friends and family of the late Dr. Hines to honor a lifetime of excellence in nursing practice.  The scholarship provides financial assistance to a Heartland Health Nurse pursuing a degree beyond the Bachelor's level.

Jerry Maki Scholarship was created in 1999 as a tribute to the late Jerry Maki for her years of dedication to the hospice profession and the difference she made in the lives of so many.  This award will provide financial assistance for those pursuing educational opportunities by developing knowledge and skill toward a career in social work or nursing.

Mary Alice Hartigan Scholarship for Nursing provides financial support to individuals for health care education in the field of nursing and /or surgical services, with an emphasis on surgical nursing.

Mary Ann Reinert Scholarship provides financial support to individuals for health care education and training in the field of surgical medicine.  In awarding the scholarship, emphasis is placed on applicants who are pursuing careers in surgical nursing or surgical services, including nursing, technologists or any other surgical related field.

Patrick L. Newman Mic-O-Say Scholarship honors a man who spent a good part of his life involved with Boy Scouts.  This program is open to members of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. The applications are available year round, and are due October 15th.

Velma Flies Anderson Scholarship was established by Mrs. Anderson, a 1941 graduate of Missouri Methodist Hospital Scholl of Nursing.  Qualified candidates must be enrolled in their senior year of a registered nursing program.

For scholarship applications call Heartland Foundation at (816)-271-7859 or (800)-447-1083