The PLP Weekly
April 28, 2009
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out!
THE BLURB
Happy LAST WEEK OF CLASSES PLP!!! We hope you are enjoying the
phenomenal weather (and studying too!). Please come up and say hello!!!
We hope to see you at the PLP HOEDOWN tomorrow from 5:00 – 7:00 at the
Throupe home (come get free food!) and then afterwards for CAPTURE THE
FLAG!!!
AND TURN YOUR SERVICE AND INVOLVEMENT FORM IN BY 5:00PM ON FRIDAY!!!
THE ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPCOMING DEADLINES:
SERVICE AND INVOLVEMENT FORMS DUE THIS FRIDAY, MAY 1, BY 5:00PM
ULR Submission Deadline: Wednesday, May 6th (EXTENDED!!!!)
CSI Application Deadline: Friday, May 1st
SERVICE AND INVOLVEMENT FORMS DUE THIS FRIDAY, MAY 1, BY 5:00PM
SENIORS Purchasing Graduation Cords – You can purchase them on Reading
Day (May 6) during finals week!!! $10 bucks.
MAKEUP OPPORTUNITIES
SPEAKERS
VIDEOS – ON YOUR OWN TIME
We apologize for the delay on the video availability. The following
videos are fully functioning to be watched in the library:
Dr. Mark Arnold – AVAILABLE TODAY
Chief Anne Richardson – PENDING AVAILABILITY DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES
WORKSHOPS
THURSDAY, APRIL 30th, 12:15-1:00pm
Location: Jefferson Room
Real World: Life after college
Presented by Chris Fox and Lori Throupe
Great for Seniors and anyone else thinking ahead to the near future when
you are no longer in college!!! Um…it’s awesome.
*Please sign up with Kristen Kang if you are interested!
FRESHMAN—DON’T SELL YOUR LEADERSHIP BOOKS (you got the email)
UPCOMING EVENTS
The PLP HOEDOWN.
TOMORROW, April 29th, 5-7pm @ the Throupe homestead.
DIRECTIONS: 32 Moores Lane S. Left off of Shoe Ln from behind York.
Straight on Moores coming from behind Potomac or athletic fields.
FOLLOWED BY…THE GREATLY ANTICIPATED INAUGURAL PLP CLASS WARS
EVENT…Campus wide CAPTURE THE FLAG.
Please contact your class representative if you want to play:
Seniors: Liz Kates – elizabeth.kates.05@cnu.edu
Juniors: Jackie Kelly – jacqueline.kelly.06@cnu.edu
Sophomores: Mason Walsh – william.walsh.07@cnu.edu
Freshmen: Bret Marfut – bret.marfut.08@cnu.edu
There are rules. There are territories. There are team colors. There
WILL be a trophy…
AWESOME OPPORTUNITY!
Position: Learning Community Peer Mentor
Commitment: 5 hours per week
Requirements: Must desire to serve students and have a good GPA
Benefits: Satisfaction in serving your peers and $550 (in two
installments in the fall)
SEE ATTACHED FOR MORE INFO!!!
THE ENCOURAGEMENT
It’s beautiful outside. We encourage you to soak it up and take it as a
reminder that life is good. Pace yourself. Make timely decisions to get
your work done. Enjoy the last couple of weeks in the semester. Go
outside. Go to the library. Read. Study. Laugh. Play. Enjoy seeing the
workload diminish (in some way, shape, or form), and ENJOY TIME WITH
YOUR FRIENDS!
And come say hello to the PLP Staff!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
PLP Weekly
The PLP Weekly
April 21, 2009
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We trust YOU with the information provided in the PLP Weekly. Don’t missout!
THE BLURB
Hello PLP!!! You should have received an URGENT email from us regarding SERVICE AND INVOLVEMENT FORMS—THEY ARE DUE NEXT FRIDAY! PLEASE LOOK FOR THAT EMAIL - IT HAS THE FORM ATTACHED TO IT!!!!
THE ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPCOMING DEADLINES:ULR Submission Deadline April 24th
CSI Application Deadline May 1st
***Service and Involvement Forms – DUE NEXT FRIDAY, MAY 1 BY 5:00PM!!!
SENIORS Purchasing Graduation Cords – You can purchase them on ReadingDay (May 6) during finals week!!! $10 bucks.
SPEAKER MAKEUP OPPORTUNITIES: TODAY AT 3:00PM!!!
Former Virginia Governor: Linwood Holton Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 3:00pm Blechman Reading Room – Trible Library
VIDEOS – ON YOUR OWN TIME: We apologize for the delay on the video availability. The following videos are fully functioning to be watched in the library:
Dr. Mark Arnold – AVAILABLE TODAY
Chief Anne Richardson – PENDING AVAILABILITY DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES
MAKEUP WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES
TODAY AT 12:15PM!!!Tuesday, April 21st, 12:15-1:00, Madison Service workshop presented by PLP students. Hear about student experiences on the PLP spring break trip.
THURSDAY, APRIL 30th, 12:15-1:00pm Location TBD, Real World: Life after college. Presented by Chris Fox and Lori ThroupeGreat for Seniors and anyone else thinking ahead to the near future whenyou are no longer in college!!! Um…it’s awesome. *Please sign up with Kristen Kang if you are interested in either ofthese workshops!
FRESHMAN—DON’T SELL YOUR LEADERSHIP BOOKS (you got the email)
UPCOMING EVENTS:
The PLP HOEDOWN. Wednesday, April 29th, 5-7pm @ the Throupe homestead.(DIRECTIONS: 32 Moores Lane S. Left off of Shoe Ln from behind York.Straight on Moores coming from behind Potomac or athletic fields.)
FOLLOWED BY…THE GREATLY ANTICIPATED INAUGURAL PLP CLASS WARSEVENT…Campus wide CAPTURE THE FLAG. Please contact your class representative if you want to play:
Seniors: Liz Kates – elizabeth.kates.05@cnu.edu
Juniors: Jackie Kelly – jacqueline.kelly.06@cnu.edu
Sophomores: Mason Walsh – william.walsh.07@cnu.edu
Freshmen: Bret Marfut – bret.marfut.08@cnu.edu
There are rules. There are territories. There are team colors. ThereWILL be a trophy…
THE ENCOURAGEMENT
Yes, DEPENDENDING…that’s right. If you get this, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for reading your email!
April 21, 2009
www.presidentsleadershipprogram.blogspot.com
We trust YOU with the information provided in the PLP Weekly. Don’t missout!
THE BLURB
Hello PLP!!! You should have received an URGENT email from us regarding SERVICE AND INVOLVEMENT FORMS—THEY ARE DUE NEXT FRIDAY! PLEASE LOOK FOR THAT EMAIL - IT HAS THE FORM ATTACHED TO IT!!!!
THE ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPCOMING DEADLINES:ULR Submission Deadline April 24th
CSI Application Deadline May 1st
***Service and Involvement Forms – DUE NEXT FRIDAY, MAY 1 BY 5:00PM!!!
SENIORS Purchasing Graduation Cords – You can purchase them on ReadingDay (May 6) during finals week!!! $10 bucks.
SPEAKER MAKEUP OPPORTUNITIES: TODAY AT 3:00PM!!!
Former Virginia Governor: Linwood Holton Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 3:00pm Blechman Reading Room – Trible Library
VIDEOS – ON YOUR OWN TIME: We apologize for the delay on the video availability. The following videos are fully functioning to be watched in the library:
Dr. Mark Arnold – AVAILABLE TODAY
Chief Anne Richardson – PENDING AVAILABILITY DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES
MAKEUP WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES
TODAY AT 12:15PM!!!Tuesday, April 21st, 12:15-1:00, Madison Service workshop presented by PLP students. Hear about student experiences on the PLP spring break trip.
THURSDAY, APRIL 30th, 12:15-1:00pm Location TBD, Real World: Life after college. Presented by Chris Fox and Lori ThroupeGreat for Seniors and anyone else thinking ahead to the near future whenyou are no longer in college!!! Um…it’s awesome. *Please sign up with Kristen Kang if you are interested in either ofthese workshops!
FRESHMAN—DON’T SELL YOUR LEADERSHIP BOOKS (you got the email)
UPCOMING EVENTS:
The PLP HOEDOWN. Wednesday, April 29th, 5-7pm @ the Throupe homestead.(DIRECTIONS: 32 Moores Lane S. Left off of Shoe Ln from behind York.Straight on Moores coming from behind Potomac or athletic fields.)
FOLLOWED BY…THE GREATLY ANTICIPATED INAUGURAL PLP CLASS WARSEVENT…Campus wide CAPTURE THE FLAG. Please contact your class representative if you want to play:
Seniors: Liz Kates – elizabeth.kates.05@cnu.edu
Juniors: Jackie Kelly – jacqueline.kelly.06@cnu.edu
Sophomores: Mason Walsh – william.walsh.07@cnu.edu
Freshmen: Bret Marfut – bret.marfut.08@cnu.edu
There are rules. There are territories. There are team colors. ThereWILL be a trophy…
THE ENCOURAGEMENT
Yes, DEPENDENDING…that’s right. If you get this, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for reading your email!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
PLP Weekly
PLP Weekly
THE ENCOURAGEMENT
We know it’s been THAT week. That week of the semester. The week farenough away from finals for professors to ask for all the assignmentsbefore that test. We know you may be stressed. We know you are tired. Wealso know…YOU’RE ALMOST DONE! So…BE ENCOURAGED! The sun is out. Tomorrow is Friday. And you only have TWO WEEKS left of classes. Seniors—be encouraged, life doesn’t end after college. Just come to the Real World workshop…and find out. TRUST ME, you’ll want to hear what is going to be said. It will help.
You guys are amazing. You are greatly loved. ENJOY these last few weeks.
Come to the Hoedown.
Play Capture the Flag.
Know that you have all you need to accomplish all that you need to do.It’s in you. Be encouraged this week!
THE BLURB
As many of you may know, CHRIS AND JILL FOX HAD THEIR BABY!!! Luke Christopher Fox was born yesterday afternoon, weighing in at 8 pounds1 ounce and measuring 18.5 inches in length! CONGRATULATIONS CHRIS!
Not much can top that, so just read the announcements and theencouragement and move along to have a GREAT DAY! (come to the hoedown.play capture the flag. - see below)
THE ANNOUNCEMENTS
It’s almost the end of the semester, so….SERVICE AND INVOLVEMENT FORMS DUE FRIDAY MAY 1st BY 5:00PM
SERVICE AND INVOLVEMENT FORMS DUE FRIDAY MAY 1st BY 5:00PM
SERVICE AND INVOLVEMENT FORMS DUE FRIDAY MAY 1st BY 5:00PM
FRIDAY MAY 1st BY 5:00PMT
hat’s two weeks from tomorrow folks. Stay tuned for an email with theattached form. Stay tuned for an email with the attached form.(Repetition is a great teacher)
SPEAKER MAKEUPS
We apologize for the delay on the video availability. The followingvideos are fully functioning to be watched in the library:
Dr. Mark Arnold – AVAILABLE TODAY
Chief Anne Richardson – AVAILABLE TOMORROW
MAKEUP WORKSHOPS!
Tuesday, April 21st, 12:15-1:00, Madison
Service workshop presented by PLP students
Hear about student experiences on the PLP spring break trip.
Thursday, April 30th, 12:15-1:00, Location TBD, Real World: Life aftercollege
Presented by Chris Fox and Lori Throupe
Great for Seniors and anyone else thinking ahead to the near future whenyou are no longer in college!!! Um…it’s awesome.
*Please sign up with Kristen Kang if you are interested in either ofthese workshops!Oh and FRESHMAN—DON’T SELL YOUR LEADERSHIP BOOKS (you got the email)
UPCOMING DEADLINES:
ULR Submission Deadline April 24th
CSI Application Deadline May 1st***
Service and Involvement Forms – May 1st!!!
Purchasing Graduation Cords – You can purchase them on Reading Day (May6) during finals week!!! $10 bucks.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
The PLP HOEDOWN. Wednesday, April 29th, 5-7pm @ the Throupe homestead. You WILL NOT want to miss this. PLP Staff. Food. Fun. Capture the Flag. Again, Wednesday, April 29th, 5-7pm. Be there. (DIRECTIONS: 32 Moores Lane S. Left off of Shoe Ln from behind York.Straight on Moores coming from behind Potomac or athletic fields.)
PLP HOEDOWN…FOLLOWED BY…THE GREATLY ANTICIPATED INAUGURAL PLP CLASS WARS EVENT…
Campus wide CAPTURE THE FLAG. Please contact your class representative if you want to play:
Seniors: Liz Kates – elizabeth.kates.05@cnu.edu
Juniors: Jackie Kelly – jacqueline.kelly.06@cnu.edu
Sophomores: Mason Walsh – william.walsh.07@cnu.edu
Freshmen: Bret Marfut – bret.marfut.08@cnu.edu
There are rules. There are territories. There are team colors. There WILL be a trophy…(presented at the BONFIRE back at the Throupe homestead following the game.)
- The PLP Staff
THE ENCOURAGEMENT
We know it’s been THAT week. That week of the semester. The week farenough away from finals for professors to ask for all the assignmentsbefore that test. We know you may be stressed. We know you are tired. Wealso know…YOU’RE ALMOST DONE! So…BE ENCOURAGED! The sun is out. Tomorrow is Friday. And you only have TWO WEEKS left of classes. Seniors—be encouraged, life doesn’t end after college. Just come to the Real World workshop…and find out. TRUST ME, you’ll want to hear what is going to be said. It will help.
You guys are amazing. You are greatly loved. ENJOY these last few weeks.
Come to the Hoedown.
Play Capture the Flag.
Know that you have all you need to accomplish all that you need to do.It’s in you. Be encouraged this week!
THE BLURB
As many of you may know, CHRIS AND JILL FOX HAD THEIR BABY!!! Luke Christopher Fox was born yesterday afternoon, weighing in at 8 pounds1 ounce and measuring 18.5 inches in length! CONGRATULATIONS CHRIS!
Not much can top that, so just read the announcements and theencouragement and move along to have a GREAT DAY! (come to the hoedown.play capture the flag. - see below)
THE ANNOUNCEMENTS
It’s almost the end of the semester, so….SERVICE AND INVOLVEMENT FORMS DUE FRIDAY MAY 1st BY 5:00PM
SERVICE AND INVOLVEMENT FORMS DUE FRIDAY MAY 1st BY 5:00PM
SERVICE AND INVOLVEMENT FORMS DUE FRIDAY MAY 1st BY 5:00PM
FRIDAY MAY 1st BY 5:00PMT
hat’s two weeks from tomorrow folks. Stay tuned for an email with theattached form. Stay tuned for an email with the attached form.(Repetition is a great teacher)
SPEAKER MAKEUPS
We apologize for the delay on the video availability. The followingvideos are fully functioning to be watched in the library:
Dr. Mark Arnold – AVAILABLE TODAY
Chief Anne Richardson – AVAILABLE TOMORROW
MAKEUP WORKSHOPS!
Tuesday, April 21st, 12:15-1:00, Madison
Service workshop presented by PLP students
Hear about student experiences on the PLP spring break trip.
Thursday, April 30th, 12:15-1:00, Location TBD, Real World: Life aftercollege
Presented by Chris Fox and Lori Throupe
Great for Seniors and anyone else thinking ahead to the near future whenyou are no longer in college!!! Um…it’s awesome.
*Please sign up with Kristen Kang if you are interested in either ofthese workshops!Oh and FRESHMAN—DON’T SELL YOUR LEADERSHIP BOOKS (you got the email)
UPCOMING DEADLINES:
ULR Submission Deadline April 24th
CSI Application Deadline May 1st***
Service and Involvement Forms – May 1st!!!
Purchasing Graduation Cords – You can purchase them on Reading Day (May6) during finals week!!! $10 bucks.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
The PLP HOEDOWN. Wednesday, April 29th, 5-7pm @ the Throupe homestead. You WILL NOT want to miss this. PLP Staff. Food. Fun. Capture the Flag. Again, Wednesday, April 29th, 5-7pm. Be there. (DIRECTIONS: 32 Moores Lane S. Left off of Shoe Ln from behind York.Straight on Moores coming from behind Potomac or athletic fields.)
PLP HOEDOWN…FOLLOWED BY…THE GREATLY ANTICIPATED INAUGURAL PLP CLASS WARS EVENT…
Campus wide CAPTURE THE FLAG. Please contact your class representative if you want to play:
Seniors: Liz Kates – elizabeth.kates.05@cnu.edu
Juniors: Jackie Kelly – jacqueline.kelly.06@cnu.edu
Sophomores: Mason Walsh – william.walsh.07@cnu.edu
Freshmen: Bret Marfut – bret.marfut.08@cnu.edu
There are rules. There are territories. There are team colors. There WILL be a trophy…(presented at the BONFIRE back at the Throupe homestead following the game.)
- The PLP Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Study Abroad Scholarships!
Announcing NEW opportunities!
The Global Institute for Leadership & Civic Development is now offering select PLP Students scholarships of $5,000-$6,000 to attend their Fall 2009 Prague semester program! While on this semester study abroad you will automatically attend the International Leadership Association conference, as this semester program is fully endorsed by the ILA. You will also be able to take courses in leadership studies, political science, humanities, law, international relations and diplomacy, journalism, business, or sociology.
These scholarships are in addition to any scholarships you get through the PLP--meaning you could study abroad for a whole semester for around the same price as a summer program!
Seniors! Interested but not sure? These credits can be taken at the graduate level! Allowing you to work towards a higher degree after graduating from CNU!
If you have any questions or are interested in this opportunity, please come up to the PLP office and speak with Matthew Creasy.
The Global Institute for Leadership & Civic Development is now offering select PLP Students scholarships of $5,000-$6,000 to attend their Fall 2009 Prague semester program! While on this semester study abroad you will automatically attend the International Leadership Association conference, as this semester program is fully endorsed by the ILA. You will also be able to take courses in leadership studies, political science, humanities, law, international relations and diplomacy, journalism, business, or sociology.
These scholarships are in addition to any scholarships you get through the PLP--meaning you could study abroad for a whole semester for around the same price as a summer program!
Seniors! Interested but not sure? These credits can be taken at the graduate level! Allowing you to work towards a higher degree after graduating from CNU!
If you have any questions or are interested in this opportunity, please come up to the PLP office and speak with Matthew Creasy.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Speaker Opportunity!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED SPEAKER OPPORTUNITYChief Anne Richardson, 7pm, M&T Hall, sponsored by PLP Council and CHECS!!!Chief Anne is the executive director of Mattaponi-Pamunkey-Monacan, Inc.and Chief to the tribe. COME AND LISTEN!
Brief Bio for Chief G. Anne RichardsonChief, Rappahannock Indian Tribe
G. Anne Richardson is the Chief of the Rappahannock Indian Tribe, located in Indian Neck, Virginia. Chief Richardson was elected Chief in 1998, and as such is the first woman to be elected as a tribal chief in Virginia since the 1600’s. Born to Chief & Mrs. Captain Nelson of Indian Neck, she is a fourth generation Chief in her family. Her academic background is in business and her professional career has been in business management and non-profit administration. She has one daughter and four grandchildren.
Chief Richardson has many other leadership and professional credits, including her current membership of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Native American Programs Advisory Council, which advises the Secretary of Labor on Indian and Native American workforce development issues. She is also the Executive Director of Mattaponi-Pamunkey-Monacan (MPM) Consortium, Inc., a consortium of Virginia tribes formed to administer American Indian employment and training programs in Virginia. Chief Richardson has also served on Virginia’s State Advisory Council for the U.S Commission on Civil Rights. She is a staunch advocate for American Indian higher education, community and economic development, and has maintained a lifelong effort of continuous work to improve relationships between American Indian tribes and the state and federal governments.
Brief Bio for Chief G. Anne RichardsonChief, Rappahannock Indian Tribe
G. Anne Richardson is the Chief of the Rappahannock Indian Tribe, located in Indian Neck, Virginia. Chief Richardson was elected Chief in 1998, and as such is the first woman to be elected as a tribal chief in Virginia since the 1600’s. Born to Chief & Mrs. Captain Nelson of Indian Neck, she is a fourth generation Chief in her family. Her academic background is in business and her professional career has been in business management and non-profit administration. She has one daughter and four grandchildren.
Chief Richardson has many other leadership and professional credits, including her current membership of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Native American Programs Advisory Council, which advises the Secretary of Labor on Indian and Native American workforce development issues. She is also the Executive Director of Mattaponi-Pamunkey-Monacan (MPM) Consortium, Inc., a consortium of Virginia tribes formed to administer American Indian employment and training programs in Virginia. Chief Richardson has also served on Virginia’s State Advisory Council for the U.S Commission on Civil Rights. She is a staunch advocate for American Indian higher education, community and economic development, and has maintained a lifelong effort of continuous work to improve relationships between American Indian tribes and the state and federal governments.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
THE ENCOURAGEMENT
SPRING BREAK IS ALMOST HERE!!!! Just a few more days. You’re almost there. Finish strong and USE YOUR SPRING BREAK WELL. Get some rest. Reflect. Exercise. Laugh. Watch a movie. Hang out with friends. Read a good book. Learn something new. STILL DO THINGS…just not stressful ones. Breathe. Wake up early. Sleep in late. Appreciate the time you have and the people you get to spend it with. Make wise decisions. Learn from past mistakes. We hope you come back genuinely refreshed from Spring Break…don’t waste it—ENJOY IT!
Now check out this week's BLURB!
- The PLP Staff
Now check out this week's BLURB!
- The PLP Staff
THE BLURB
Good afternoon PLP! We hope you got the most out of your SNOW DAY this lovely week before SPRING(!?!?) break. We also wanted to send a huge thank you to all of you who braved the roads to come out to Cheeseburger in Paradise to support our Spring Break team going to serve Habitat for Humanity! As you’re anticipating the arrival of Spring Break, we simply ask that you would evaluate your progress in fulfilling your PLP requirements for the semester in relation to:
Speaker attendance - Missed one? Make it up? Watch it in the library?
Service hours - 12.5 total, 4 off campus
Workshop attendance - Missed one? Or two? Plans to make them up?
GRADES? – Do your best on those midterms!!!
Involvement – In a recognized campus club or organization?
Consider this a loving, caring, mid-semester reminder…to get your stuff done : )
On that note…if you have questions, concerns, or issues concerning your progress with PLP requirements or just this semester in general—we’re always here. Feel free to come up and say hi, or if you need more time with us, just sign up for a timeslot on one of our doors! THANK YOU!!!!
We love you guys and we hope you have a wonderful spring break!!!! (Now check out the announcements!)
Speaker attendance - Missed one? Make it up? Watch it in the library?
Service hours - 12.5 total, 4 off campus
Workshop attendance - Missed one? Or two? Plans to make them up?
GRADES? – Do your best on those midterms!!!
Involvement – In a recognized campus club or organization?
Consider this a loving, caring, mid-semester reminder…to get your stuff done : )
On that note…if you have questions, concerns, or issues concerning your progress with PLP requirements or just this semester in general—we’re always here. Feel free to come up and say hi, or if you need more time with us, just sign up for a timeslot on one of our doors! THANK YOU!!!!
We love you guys and we hope you have a wonderful spring break!!!! (Now check out the announcements!)
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