SRU Program to offer tips for students' success

Health screenings are also part of SRU's events.
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. -- "Keys to Success Week," a weeklong program dealing with getting a job, handling controversial issues, women's networking, professional dress and etiquette, will be Monday through Oct. 14 at Slippery Rock University.
The week, organized by SRU's Center for Student Leadership, begins at 7 p.m. Monday with "Straight A's Won't Get You the Job," featuring speaker Michael Poll discussing ways to create your own destiny and unlock your own potential.
The free lecture will be presented in the University Union and is co-sponsored by the University Program Board.
"Handling Controversial Issues,"sponsored by the SRU National Coalition Building Institute, will offer suggestions for dealing with controversial issues at a 5 p.m. session in the University Union.
At 7 p.m. Tuesday, a "Professional Dress Fashion Show" will be in the University Union with SRU students modeling professional attire in an event sponsored by the Interfraternity, Panhellenic and Pan-Hellenic Councils.
The annual "HealthFest 2004" set for 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday will offer exhibits, health screenings, presentations and performances related to all dimensions of wellness in the Robert N. Aebersold Student Recreation Center.
Other events
A "Women's Networking and Mentoring Reception," will be at 5 p.m. Oct. 13 in the University Club of North Hall and allow upperclass women to join SRU alumnae in a discussion of career issues and related areas. Reservations may be made by calling (724) 738-2092.
Displays showing strategies for success, including the co-curricular transcript program, r & eacute;sum & eacute; services available from the offices of Career Services and Graduate Studies, the Community, Service-Learning and Non-profit Leadership Institute among others will be offered as a "Success Fair" from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Oct. 14 in the University Union Lobby.
A "Civic Engagement Panel" focusing on community involvement as the key to success and including such topics as voting, community service and civic responsibility will be offered at 4 p.m. Oct. 14 in the University Union.
The film "The Secret of My Success" will be covered throughout the week on campus residence hall movie network, and on Oct. 27 a dinner providing details on proper etiquette will be at 5 p.m. in the University Club.