What’s Up Wednesday — Wednesday, April 29, 2020

What’s Up Wednesday — COVID-19 Edition 7
Wednesday, April 29 — Saturday, May 9

If you are taking 6 or more credits of Valpo summer classes, be sure to submit the summer financial aid application. Your school-year financial aid award doesn’t carry over into the summer so remember to submit the form if you want to be considered for financial aid for Valpo summer classes. Additional summer class information is online here.

What’s Up Wednesday 

Wednesday, 4/29          Last Week of Classes Begins

All Day              Vote Best Songfest Videos by “Liking” Your Favorites — ValpoUPC
10 a.m.             Morning Prayer — online
10 a.m.             NNSA Graduate Fellowship Program Virtual Info Session — online
2 p.m.               Snacks & Chat w/ OMP — Google hangout
3 p.m.               Civic Reflection Series : Closing Thoughts — Google hangout
7 p.m.               Quarantine Quiz Show — Recwithoutborders Twitch Channel
10 p.m.             Celebrate! — see the Celebrate Facebook page

Thursday, 4/30

All Day              Vote Best Songfest Videos by “Liking” Your Favorites — ValpoUPC
10 a.m.             Morning Prayer — online
11 a.m.-1 p.m.  Ascension Living Health Care Virtual Career Fair — online
11 a.m.             Careers with AT&T Info Session — online
11 a.m.             Serve in Cincinnati Post-Grad Service Opportunities — online
2 p.m.               Jobs in Tech 101: Tips for Pursing a Tech Industry Career — online
5:30 p.m.          Valpo Career Center: “I Graduated During a Recession” Alumni Panel — online

Friday, 5/1

Deadline           Emergency Grant Fund Applications Due — online
10 a.m.             Morning Prayer — online
10 a.m.             Discover Financial Services General Business Info Session — online
5 p.m.               Deadline: Apply to be on Dance Marathon Leadership Team — online
TBD                  Watch UPC’s Instagram feed for this week’s Friday Night Event

Saturday, 5/2

3 p.m.               SALT’s Worldwide Wellness Events: Yoga, Art, or Exercise Class — online

Sunday, 5/3

10 a.m.             Chapel Weekly Worship — Sunday worship WebEx link
10 a.m.             St T’s Sunday Mass — Facebook Live
8:45 p.m.          Communi-Tea — Candlelight WebEx link
9 p.m.               Candlelight Worship — Candlelight WebEx link

Monday, 5/4

10 a.m.             Morning Prayer — online

Tuesday, 5/5                Last Day of Classes

10 a.m.             Morning Prayer — online

Wednesday, 5/6           Reading Day

10 a.m.             Morning Prayer — online
1 p.m.               Valpo Career Center Adulting 101: Finances — online
2 p.m.               Snacks & Chat w/ OMP — Google hangout
7 p.m.               Quarantine Quiz Show — Recwithoutborders Twitch Channel

Thursday, 5/7               Finals Begin

9 a.m.-1 p.m.    Philadelphia+ Charter Schools Virtual Hiring Fair — online
10 a.m.             Morning Prayer — online

Friday, 5/8                    Finals Continue

10 a.m.             Morning Prayer — online

Saturday, 5/9                Finals Continue … Almost Done!

Other Things to Do/Ways to Connect While Apart 

Career Prep 

Men’s Basketball Hiring Managers for 2020–2021 — Managers get valuable hands-on experience in collegiate athletics, working with coaches, players, support staff and administration. The position offers real-world experience for any student interested in careers in sports administration, coaching or a related field. More details, including who to contact to apply, are online here. The positions are open until filled.

Office and Transportation Driver Positions Available for 2020–2021 — Applications are now being accepted for the OneCard, Parking and Transportation Office’s Customer Service Associate position, which assists in office daily operations. The office is also now hiring Student Transportation Drivers to drive the campus shuttle. The job descriptions and application links are on Handshake – Jobs – On-Campus. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. April 30.

Internships This Summer — Indianaintern.net posted over 1,000 internships in the last week! Indiana Intern is an internship matching service that helps connect Indiana-based employers with students. If you’re prior summer plans fell through, spend some time checking out their newest listings of both in-person and remote opportunities.  

Employers Are Still Hiring — The Career Center is getting contacted daily regarding positions employers are trying to fill. Career Center staff are here for you virtually. Email, call, or upload to Handshake when you need assistance (career.center@valpo.edu; 219.464.5005; valpo.joinhandshake.com/login). Follow valpocareers on Instagram for updates.

Other Career Tools Available Online — The Career Center also offers you access to these tools anytime:
Ascend — Free service for students to find jobs and internships in Indiana
Big Interview — Complete online mock interviews
Candid Career — Watch career profile videos to explore industries & occupations
Cover Letter Guide
Focus 2 — If you need assistance figuring out what your major or career could be, log-on to Focus 2 today! The access code to register is govalpo.
Handshake — Apply for jobs and internships, upload your resume and cover letter for review, and access career resources
My Visa Jobs — Country-specific career and employment resources
Resume Guide
ValpoConnect (powered by Wisr) — Career networking site for Valpo alumni and students

General Announcements 

Congratulations Student Org Award Winners! Be sure to check out the 2019–2020 Student Organization Award Winners announced this past Monday at harreunion.

Congratulations Fraternity/Sorority Award Winners! Be sure to check out the 2019–2020 Fraternity/Sorority Life Award Winners announced yesterday at ValpoFSL.

Congratulations Wordfest Award Winners! Be sure to check out the April 2020 Wordfest Writing Awards Winners at valpoenglishdept.

Congratulations Harre Union Staff Award Winners! Thank you for making the hub of campus such an awesome place! Check them out at harreunion.

Move-Out Details — Residential Life sent move-out information via email on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. If you have belongings on campus, be sure to read through that information and follow the instructions. If the Indiana stay-at-home order is extended after May 1, Residential Life will be in touch regarding changes to the move-out process. Questions should be directed to reslife@valpo.edu.

Bookstore Textbook Returns — The University is working with Follett, the company that runs the Valpo Bookstore, to determine procedures for doing textbook rental returns and/or book buy-backs. When the information is solidified, it will be communicated to students. If you rented from the Bookstore, or planned to try to sell books back through the Bookstore, watch your email for the info.

College Mentors for Kids Seeking Leaders — College Mentors is an organization that pairs current Valpo students with local elementary-aged kids. The kids come to campus each week during the school year to participate in fun events with their college mentors. College Mentors needs leaders for several areas for 2020–2021 including Treasurers, Activities Directors, General Managers, Engagement Managers, Fundraising Directors. If you’re interested in any of these roles, apply online here. Questions? Email college.mentors@valpo.edu.

Shanghai Jewish Refugee Radio Play — Students in this spring’s historical theatre class invite everyone to virtually join their radio play called “The Singer of Shanghai.” The play is written by students in the class based on interviews with WWII Shanghai Jewish refugee survivors. The play can be viewed on the class YouTube channel at 10:30 a.m. on May 12 or later. The Shanghai Jewish refugees’ stories of perseverance, resilience, and hope provide a positive message during these uncertain times. Questions? Email Christian.Yoder@valpo.edu.

Telehealth With Student Insurance — If you are on the the University-sponsored United HealthCare insurance, you now have the option of using telehealth at no cost on go.healthiestyou.com/student. There is a video on the site that explains more about how telehealth works. Students who are not currently on the University-sponsored health insurance can utilize this service for $40 per consultation or check with your insurance company to see if they offer a similar product.

Need a Cultural Diversity Course? Check out this Fall 2020 course: EAST 340: China Uncensored: An Exploratory Course (Mondays 6:30 — 9:00 p.m.). Learn about the everyday lives and concerns of regular Chinese citizens, as well as explore and analyze a cultural product of your choosing (literature, film, art, theater, internet culture, video games). This class is project based and has no prerequisites. It is open to students of all disciplines who are interested in learning more about China. For more information, contact Professor Fontaine Lien at fontaine.lien@valpo.edu.

Win Prizes Through UPC Helping Hand Challenge – UPC is starting a multi-week virtual challenge called the Helping Hand Challenge. Post according to the challenge each week and tag @ValpoUPC for a chance to win Valpo swag sent to your house. Follow ValpoUPC for future challenges.

Areas With Adjusted Hours

Library
In keeping with Governor Holcomb’s stay at home order, the Christopher Center library’s building is currently closed. Access to online resources is always available via our website and you can contact your friendly neighborhood subject-librarian with your questions.
https://library.valpo.edu/
https://libguides.valpo.edu/covid19
https://library.valpo.edu/liaison.html
Updated information will be posted online including when the CCLIR will reopen.
Book drops: Chapel side of the building, near the door
ASB side of the building: up the concrete steps, near the door
Please be safe and take precautions to keep yourself healthy!

Harre Union – Closed except for meal and mail pick-up for those who needed to stay on campus.

IT HelpDesk – Working Remotely
Place a ticket at helpdesk.valpo.edu or email helpdesk@valpo.edu for help. Stay tuned to itatvalpo for updates.

All other campus buildings are closed until the Indiana Stay-At-Home Order is lifted. Campus shuttle service is also suspended until then. Faculty and staff are working remotely and available to you virtually via email, Google hangouts, etc.

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