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What Teaching at Keiser
Means to Me
Helen Mills, RN, MSN, RMA, LXMO, AHI
Medical Assisting Program Coordinator and Advisor
T
EACHING
IS
A
CALLING.
When I am in
t
h
e
classroom,
every student
becomes
a
challenge to
me. The goal:
to
create
proficient, employable professionals.
Sometimes, this can be more of a
challenge than others. However, the
students that need the most help are
the ones that I inevitably become the
most proud of. Those students, who
often struggle with stressful home
lives, difficult work schedules, and
insecurities, are the reason that I am
here. Once upon a time, that was my
life. Someone took the time to make a
difference for me. Now it is my goal to
do the same for others.
their own versions of greatness. Due to
this, the Medical Assisting Program
has become a family, where students
nurture and assist one another. As
with all families, there are squabbles
and even the occasional crazy aunt or
uncle, but beneath it all is acceptance
and encouragement found
nowhere else.
Teaching at Keiser University gives me
the opportunity to do more than just
explain facts. It involves so much more
than mere textbooks and PowerPoints.
Teaching allows me to routinely guide
a n d m e n tor . I t p r ov id e s th e
opportunity to truly make a difference
in peoples’ lives and it means the world
to me.
I provide encouragement, guidance,
and direction, but
it is up to
students to
a c t u a l l y
succeed. The
greatest joy
for me is
w h e n
s tudents
discover
that
they are capable of
accomplishment. A light comes
into their eyes and their whole
demeanor changes. By the time they
finish the program, they are changed
in a positive way that will profoundly
affect their lives. This is the moment
that I live for.
It is because of the small classes and
academic freedom that I am able to
adjust my teaching style and
techniques to allow both the advanced
and struggling students to achieve
Being on the TV display or receiving a certificate is
NOT from your cumulative GPA.
Honors: 3.50-3.74
High Honors: 3.75-4.0
Paralegal Employer
Wins Award
Were P and R Once the
Same Letter?
by: Dictionary.com blog
http://blog.dictionary.com/pandr
C
ON GRA TU L A TI ON S TO T h e
Gufford Law Firm on their 2014
Keiser Employer Appreciation Award.
Employees of the Gufford Law Firm in
Stuart, FL stand with their employer
appreciation award in the below photo.
The firm has hired several Keiser
University students as paralegals as
well as hosted students as interns for
more than three years. Left to right:
Hazel Hannaford, Ashley Friedrich,
Deb Coker, Sean O'Neill, and Kimberly
Caban.
D
Dem Bones, Dem Bones
Lisa Stivers, Medical Assisting Instructor
ANUARY WILL BE the month of
J memorizing
many bones for the
Medical Assisting Students. I hope you
find these few tips helpful.
A way to remember the three vertebral
subdivisions, and the number of bones
they contain, is to link them to
mealtimes:
 Seven cervical vertebrae is
breakfast at 7 a.m.,
 Twelve thoracic is lunch at 12
noon, and
 Five lumbar is dinner at 5 p.m.
Box in Lobby. Supplies help local 501
(c)(3) pet charities like Dogs & Cats
Forever and Operation CatSnip.
One popular mnemonic for the carpal
bones (bones of the wrist) is “She Looks
Too Pretty; Try to Catch Her.” Using
proximal row then distal row,* both
lateral-to-medial, these stand for the
following bones:
 scaphoid
 lunate
 triquetrum
 pisiform
 trapezium
 trapezoid
 capitate
 hamate
*In case you’re not a medical-term-savvy
MA, or other allied health student,
proximal means “closest to,” and distal
means “farthest away.” So, in our
illustration: left to right on the bottom
set; then left to right on the top.
2
The letter R came from the
Phoenician letter rosh (see
image at left). The word
rosh meant “head” and the
letter resembles a neck and
head. It also looks like a backwards P.
When the letter entered the Greek
alphabet, the Greeks turned the letter
around and added the short leg to the
side. They called this letter rho.
The letter P has a more meandering
history. The Phoenicians used a shape
like an upside down J to represent the
sound pe. (This sound is still
represented by a similar letter in
Hebrew.) However, the Greeks changed
the shape dramatically to the letter pi
(yes, just like the mathematical
symbol: ∏ ). Historically, there is a
break after the Greek letter. The
Romans ignored the Greek pi and
instead used the Etruscan letter for P,
which was closer to the Phoenician pe.
The Romans turned it around and gave
us our contemporary letter.
This Month’s Scheduled Charity
Big Hearts Brigade
SCHEDULED 501(c)(3)
J ANUARY’S
charity is Big Hearts Brigade (BHB).
Spirit Days held on January 29 and 30
will assist their efforts. There are two
branches of BHB: Big Hearts Brigade of
the Palm Beaches and Big Hearts
Brigade of the Treasure Coast.
The following is taken from their
websites: www.bigheartbrigade.net &
bigheartbrigade.org
KUPSL Crossword
Across
Down
2. Exclusive
1. MedicalAssisting
4. Distinction
3. SpiritDay
6. Keiser
5. Leslie Haviland
9. MrHooker
7. Hoffmann
11. Tuesday
8. DrCreola
13. DeanQuattrocchi
9. Maria
14. Amanda
10. charity
17. Samantha
12. Government
18. Stephon
15. Casey
20. JustinDawn
16. Thursday
19. Winter
21. three
22. VanAllan
20. June
See EXACT scheduled Subway Days on Hall Display.
O YOU EVER STOP and look at
the shape of our alphabet? (The
study of the shapes of letters is called
orthography.) Each letter looks natural
to us now, but all those lines and
circles have unique histories. It’s easy
to make assumptions that our letters
make sense, that they developed in
some orderly logical way, and one
reasonable assumption would be that P
and R are related to each other based
on their form. P and R may look like
they are related, but they actually
come from two distinct letters.
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Sometimes the evidence is obvious;
other times it’s as subtle as a secret
shame, but in each community you
can find signs of hurt, hardship and
human suffering. Yet in these same
communities you can find the helping
hands and big hearts needed to ease
that suffering. The latter best explains
what sparked the creation of the Big
Heart Brigade of the Treasure Coast
(BHBTC).
In 1992, a diverse group of local
businessmen, neighbors, firefighters,
police officers, and other civil servants
came together and formed the Big
Heart Brigade. Under the motto
“Coming to the Rescue,” the BHBTC
started out with a toy drive, conducted
fund-raising efforts for other nonprofits
and graduated to what’s become its
signature event—a massive
Thanksgiving Day Dinner feeding
effort.
In 2008, the Big Heart Brigade
separated into two independent
entities: the Big Heart Brigade of the
Treasure Coast and the Big Heart
Brigade of the Palm Beaches.
In recent years, BHB has teamed with
the Wounded Warriors Project to
provide food and volunteer support to
the Project’s Caregiver Retreat
Program. These retreats provide our
wounded warriors and their caregivers
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an opportunity to get some muchneeded physical and mental rest and
rejuvenation while connecting with
others on a parallel journey. From
veterans and their families to
individuals who have come upon hard
times, Big Heart Brigade is dedicated
to building a supportive community
with the warmth of giving and the hope
for a better tomorrow.
Since its inception, numerous people
who enjoy a “hands-on” approach to
civic service and are dedicated to
making a difference in their community
have joined the Brigade’s efforts to help
bring relief. Today, BHB’s most visible
endeavor is the annual Thanksgiving
Feast. In addition to the Thanksgiving
Feast, BHB remains active in its
community year-round.
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Clues Across
2. KUPSL has a newsletter; its name is
The ___.
3. During what event can you wear
jeans and a KU-logo shirt? (singular) [2
Words]
6. What is the "K" in KUPSL? Some
folks don't spell it right - can you?
9. He is the Director of Student
Services [abbreviated to SS in some clues]. [2
Words]
11. The pizza guy comes by during the
lunch break on what day?
13. She is the Dean
of
Academics.
[2
6
Words, includes title]
14. An FA Officer
and one of the
receptionists share the same first
name, which is ___.
17. She is often seen handing out the
Exclusive, manning the Spirit Day
table or other events in the Lobby (first
name only).
18. The gentleman that works at the
front desk is named ___.
20. The librarians are always here to
help you with research. Their names
are ___ and ___. (first names) [2 Words]
21. It costs $__-cash to get a KU t-shirt
from Student Services.
22. You may have had Mr. ___ for your
speech class; he is also in charge of
HOSA.
Clues Down
1. Mrs. Mills is the Program
Coordinator of what program? [2 Words]
We wanted to keep the clue/answers
to 20-25; so we were unable to utilize
al l th e po s s i bl e d e p ar t me n ts ,
organizations and events that occur on campus.
Please feel free to send Samantha suggestions for
other KUPSL-oriented clues with answers for a
future puzzle.
"I Have a Dream" Quiz
T
1. When and where did Dr. King
deliver this speech?
(a) in Detroit, Michigan in June 1943,
following a weekend of riots
(b) in Montgomery, Alabama in December
1955, after Rosa Parks was arrested
for refusing to give up her seat on a
bus to a white man
(c) in August 1963, at the climax of a
mar ch
fr om
t he
W ashingt on
Monument to the Lincoln Memorial in
Washington D.C.
(d) in Richmond, Virginia in December
1965, on the centennial of the
ratification
of
the
Thirteenth
Amendment
(e) in Memphis, Tennessee in April 1968,
shortly before he was assassinated
2. In the second paragraph of the
speech (beginning "Five score years
ago . . ."), which extended metaphor
does Dr. King introduce?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
life as a journey
highs (mountains) and lows (valleys)
life as a dream
light (day) and darkness (night)
life as a daydreamer’s doodles on a
sheet of paper
3. Parallel to the famous refrain
that appears toward the end of his
speech (and which serves as its title)
is an anaphora in the third
paragraph. Identify this early
refrain. (An anaphora is the repetition of the same
word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Let freedom ring
One hundred years later
We can never be satisfied
I have a dream
Five score years ago
arguing from parallel cases.)
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Cryptogram the New Year
AKE THIS QUIZ “cold-turkey” or Google Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous speech for
the full transcript. This quiz was snagged from
h ttp : / / g r ammar . ab o ut. c o m/ od / tes ts / a/
readquizdream.htm and as such, some questions
are grammar based. Answers can be found on
page 6.
4. In paragraphs four and five, Dr.
King uses an analogy to illustrate
America’s broken promise of life,
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
to “her citizens of color.” What is
this analogy? (An analogy is a case of reasoning or
ANSWERS:
Cryptogram the New Year answer: A New Year's tradition is
making a resolution; and then typically breaking it.
Note: two-word answers do NOT have spaces in the
puzzle above; likewise there are no periods in the
puzzle. Answers are on page 2.
4. The Leadership ___ Program
is a great way to attend classes
to develop excellent soft skills
for your future career.
5. She is the Associate
Director of Student Services
(first and last name) [2 Words]
7. Student veterans should
get to know Mr. ___; he's your
instructor-contact person for
the SVA. He teaches Paralegal
students too.
8. He is the campus president
for KUPSL. [2 Words]
9. She is the head Bursar
(first name only).
10. When SS offers a 50/50
raffle: 50% of the money
raised goes to the winner and
50% goes to the ___.
12.
Th e
S tu d e n t
___
Association is a sort of
committee
that gathers
monthly with Mr. Hooker and
Leslie
to
discuss
the
happenings of the campus
and community.
15. He is the manager of the
bookstore (first name only).
16. Subway comes by for
lunchtime on which day of
the week?
19. The longest break a
student can expect to have off
is the ___ break (generally 2
weeks).
20.
KUPSL's
annual
Graduation Ceremony occurs
in what month? (You can ask
the SS department if you
don't know.)
“I Have a Dream” Answers: 1. (c) 2. (d) 3. (b) 4. (a) 5. (b)
6. (b) 7. (c) 8. (d) 9. (b) 10. (a)
A KUPSL Crossword
(a) a promissory note--a check that has
come back marked “insufficient funds”
(b) a dark empty well with a bottomless
bucket tied to a frayed rope
(c) a crossroads in a dark forest
(d) a vast stretch of sand occasionally
interrupted by lakes--which prove to
be illusions
(e) a recurrent nightmare
After solving the cryptogram: Have you ever kept yours? Was it easy? Was it worth it?
Answer is on page 6.
5. By linking the occasion of his
speech to the Emancipation
Proclamation and by using biblical
language (reminding listeners that
he is a minister), King defines his
personal authority, thus helping to
establish
(a) a new church in Washington, D.C.
(b) his ethos or ethical appeal
(c) a much needed distraction from the
more serious parts of the speech
(d) an excuse for giving a lengthy history
lesson
(e) a new political party in the United
States
6. In paragraph nine of the speech
(beginning "The marvelous new
militancy . . ."), Dr. King says that
"many of our white brothers . . .
have come to realize that their
freedom is inextricably bound to our
freedom." Define the adverb
“inextricably.”
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
unable to be excused or pardoned
unable to be separated or untied
unable to be solved or explained
carefully or thoughtfully
painfully or harshly
7. In paragraph 11 of the speech
(beginning "I am not unmindful . . .),
Dr. King addresses those in the
audience who have been unjustly
imprisoned and who have been
"battered by . . . police brutality."
What advice does Dr. King offer to
these people?
Dr. King mentions certain members
of his own family. Which family
members does he refer to?
(a) his mother and father
(b) his sister, Christine, and his brother,
Alfred
(c) his
gr andpar ent s
and
gr eat grandparents
(d) his four little children
(e) his wife, Coretta Scott King
9. Toward the end of his speech, Dr.
King delivers a patriotic appeal by
(a) unfurling an American flag
(b) quoting “My country, ‘tis of thee .
. ..”
(c) reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
(d) singing “America, the Beautiful”
(e) leading the audience in a stirring
rendition of “The Star-Spangled
Banner”
10. At the end of his speech, Dr.
King repeatedly calls out, "Let
freedom ring." Which one of the
following locations does he not
name in this part of the speech?
(a) the Adirondack Mountains of
upstate New York
(b) Lookout Mountain of Tennessee
(c) the heightening Alleghenies of
Pennsylvania
(d) the snowcapped Rockies of
Colorado
(e) Stone Mountain of Georgia
(a) seek revenge for the way you have
been mistreated
(b) succumb to despair
(c) return home and continue to work for
justice
(d) recruit lawyers and sue your local
police departments
(e) pray that God will forgive those who
persecuted you
8. Toward the end of the speech, in
the paragraphs beginning with the
now-famous phrase "I have a dream,"
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3
8 MLK Jr. Values
to Instill in Your Kids
by Erin Dower,
Associate Editor at FamilyEducation.com
http://fun.familyeducation.com/martin-luther-king-jr/
african-american-leaders/74635.html?page=1
M
A R T I N L U T H ER K I N G J R . ' S
monumental legacy and remarkable
values can be hard to convey to children of
any age. This guide can help you share
quotes and facts about King, as well as the
important values he emphasized, and
simple ways kids can help keep his dreams
and wisdom alive.
EQUALITY
Quote: "I have a dream that my four little
children will one day live in a nation where
they will not be judged by the color of their
skin, but by the content of their character."
Fact: Martin Luther King Jr. is most
remembered for leading the African
American Civil Rights Movement in the
1950s and '60s to end segregation. He
fought for equal rights and fair treatment
for people of all races or skin colors.
What kids can do: Treat all people the way
you want to be treated — with kindness and
fairness. Think about how we all are
different from each other in some ways, but
we are the same in so many ways. Inside we
all have feelings and deserve to be happy.
FAITH
Quote: "Faith is taking the first step even
when you don't see the whole staircase."
Fact: Growing up the son of a minister,
and later becoming a minister himself,
Martin Luther King Jr. was deeply
religious. But he also embodied faith in
the general, spiritual sense. He believed in
making bold goals, even when he wasn't
sure where to begin or how things would
end.
What kids can do: Believe in yourself and
your goals and dreams. Don't give up or let
worry take over when something gets
difficult.
NONVIOLENCE
Quote: "Nonviolence is a powerful and just
weapon, which cuts without wounding and
ennobles the man who wields it. It is a
sword that heals."
Fact: In 1959, Martin Luther King Jr.
traveled to India and
learned a lot about
Mahatma Gandhi, a
man who led nonviolent
protests to help people
4
in India gain freedom from British rule.
King believed nonviolence — avoiding the
use of weapons and physical fighting —
was the best way to work toward equality
in the U.S. Because of this, he won the
Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
What kids can do: Solve
conflicts
peacefully, without ever hitting or hurting
someone. When you feel angry or upset,
express your feelings in words and talk
about what you need to make things better.
EDUCATION
Quote: "The function of education is to
teach one to think intensively and to think
critically. Intelligence plus character — that
is the goal of true education."
Fact: Martin Luther King Jr. was a bright
student who skipped two grades and
started college at age 15. He went on to
earn two bachelors degrees and a PhD.
His strong education and love of reading
helped him write many powerful sermons
and speeches, including his famous "I
Have a Dream" speech.
What kids can do: Work hard in school,
and find subjects you are passionate about.
Find books that interest you to make
reading a part of your life.
LOVE
Quote:
"Darkness
cannot
drive
out
darkness; only light can do that. Hate
cannot drive out hate; only love can do
that."
Fact: Martin Luther King Jr. often spoke
about love and brotherhood, encouraging
people to think of others — including
"enemies" — like family. He believed love,
rather than violence and hatred, is the
answer to the world's problems.
What kids can do: When someone treats
you poorly, try to treat them well in return.
Use your energy to love yourself and help
others.
city's buses and fueled the U.S. Civil
Rights Movement.
What kids can do: Be a leader in a club,
on a sports team, or in the classroom. Feel
confident
in
yourself,
show
good
sportsmanship, and help your peers work
out conflicts.
12-15-14
Mr. Van Allan’s Speech class
“A World of Culture” in Mr. Van Allan’s speech class.
SELFLESSNESS
Quote: "Life's most persistent and urgent
question is, 'What are you doing for
others?'"
Fact: Martin Luther King Jr. became a
minister because he said he felt an "inner
urge" calling him to "serve humanity." He
knew that becoming a civil rights leader
would be dangerous, but he cared more
about helping others than protecting
himself.
What kids can do: Volunteer to help a
charity. Invite friends and relatives to come
and volunteer with you.
HOPE
Q uote :
" We
must
accept
f init e
disappointment, but never lose infinite
hope."
Fact: Martin Luther King Jr. was jailed a
few times for leading nonviolent protests
and boycotts, and his home was bombed
multiple times, but he kept moving
forward. He wasn't sure if he would see
the end of segregation in his lifetime, but
he still shared his hopes with the world.
He was 35 years old when the U.S. passed
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, outlawing
segregation.
What kids can do: Think of others
throughout history who endured hard
times. Even if challenges slow you down,
don't give up.

LEADERSHIP
Quote: "A genuine leader is not a searcher
for consensus but a molder of consensus."
Fact: Simple acts often transform people
into important leaders. In 1955, a black
woman named Rosa Parks was arrested
for refusing to give up her seat in the
"whites only" section of a public bus. That
sparked Martin Luther King Jr. to lead the
Montgomery Bus Boycott — a 13-month
protest that helped end segregation on the
Culture Fair
This article was created for a parenting
website, but these values are not just for a
parental figure to instill in a young person.
These beautiful values are something we
need to remember to keep and practice
ourselves. We can all be great businessmen
and
women
and
dynamic
medical
professionals if we embrace these eight
values.
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Sergey Safonov (Russian culture presentation) visits
Stephanie Crump with her Africa presentation and
learns about this genuine walking stick.
Eva Chirinos discusses Thailand with a Radiologic
Technology student, Duane Henry.
Katrina Vinson explains more about Scottish culture.
Insights:
Trista
By Trista Irving
Day Graphic Arts
& Design Student
T
O BE COMPLETELY HONEST, I love
school more than anything ever
since I graduated from my high school
and came to Keiser University, because
of so many reasons, but I’ll keep it
short, cute and simple.
First off, ever since I graduated from
high school, my life has been more at
ease, and to me that’s a blessing.
Because for the most part, I was going
through a lot in high school; it’s not
even a joke. I’ve been teased, bullied
and had to deal with rude teachers so
many times I seriously lost count. I’m
not saying all high school is bad, but I
was that one kid out of the many that
HAD to … go through “high school
dilemma.” When I tell people that I went
through some tough times in high
school, they always tell me, “Come on,
Trista … There has to be a time where
you really enjoyed high school!” When
the last person told me that, I actually
sat down and thought back … I came
up with nothing at all. The only thing I
can say that was a good time in high
school was me hanging out with my cool
friends. I actually liked maybe two or
more teachers … not sure. Editing a
video for prom, even though I didn’t
attend. Passing that “son of a batch of
cookies” ACT with flying colors and of
course graduating. Other than that, for
the four years of high school, it wasn’t
fun and I have to say I am more happy
than I was before.
Normally, when someone is going
through a tough time they would cry,
scream it out, laugh, go out or just
sleep. Strangely the only way to calm
me down is either cry or edit videos to
escape reality. It worked for a long time
and before I knew it, this video editing
thing became a hobby of mine. It was
when I was a senior that I finally
realized that video editing was the
“What I wanna be when I grow up”
thing. I was not just interested in video
editing but writing stories too. I don’t
know what it is about writing and video
editing, but it puts me into this place
where I can be myself, be so creative
into my mind, escape reality and put all
that emotions into reality so I can make
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something amazing. When you see what
you did, show the world your ideas and
make people inspired, happy, smile and
other bursting emotions … it’s like …
wow I guess this is what I should do for
a living, and that has been my goal ever
since I figured out what my passion
was.
When I graduated from high school I felt
so accomplished and I could feel so
much stress lifting away from my
shoulders. When I held that diploma I
was the happiest person in the world. I
just wanted to go home, celebrate and
then go to sleep. I woke up the next
morning, asking my mom to help me
find a college. I didn’t want to waste
time. I mean of course it’s nice to take a
breather or two, but let’s do some math
for a second … just hear me out; don’t
run away. You see, I’m 19 years old; if I
find a college for video editing or writing
or both, it will probably take me about
four years so I can get a bachelor’s
degree, yes? So add four and 19 … how
old will I be when I’m finished? Exactly!
That was the motivation! I would love
life if I could be a 23 year-old
professional at video editing and
writing! That’s more than enough
motivation for me. I, and my mom,
searched high and low until it was the
end of the summer; and after that long
search we found Keiser University Port
Saint Lucie Campus. The minute you
stepped in the building, all you see is
mature grown folks giving you nothing
but hospitality. They showed me around
campus and everything that they had to
offer. When I saw the Graphic Arts &
Design class room, I just knew it was
the right class for me. Took only two
weeks to get everything settled and
before I knew it I got enrolled, and for
the first time ever … I was excited to go
to school the next day!
It’s December now and my experience in
Keiser University is amazing! I can
honestly say that I love school.
Everyone is so nice and they make you
feel right at home. I’m passing my
midterms, my final exams and post test.
I don’t even like studying, but since I
got into this school I study every single
day! That’s new to me. My classmates
are like family to me now; there’s no
petty drama about who has the best
looking hair, the best looking shoes, etc.
I’m surrounded by grown, mature
people and that gives me nothing but
happiness.
5
8 MLK Jr. Values
to Instill in Your Kids
by Erin Dower,
Associate Editor at FamilyEducation.com
http://fun.familyeducation.com/martin-luther-king-jr/
african-american-leaders/74635.html?page=1
M
A R T I N L U T H ER K I N G J R . ' S
monumental legacy and remarkable
values can be hard to convey to children of
any age. This guide can help you share
quotes and facts about King, as well as the
important values he emphasized, and
simple ways kids can help keep his dreams
and wisdom alive.
EQUALITY
Quote: "I have a dream that my four little
children will one day live in a nation where
they will not be judged by the color of their
skin, but by the content of their character."
Fact: Martin Luther King Jr. is most
remembered for leading the African
American Civil Rights Movement in the
1950s and '60s to end segregation. He
fought for equal rights and fair treatment
for people of all races or skin colors.
What kids can do: Treat all people the way
you want to be treated — with kindness and
fairness. Think about how we all are
different from each other in some ways, but
we are the same in so many ways. Inside we
all have feelings and deserve to be happy.
FAITH
Quote: "Faith is taking the first step even
when you don't see the whole staircase."
Fact: Growing up the son of a minister,
and later becoming a minister himself,
Martin Luther King Jr. was deeply
religious. But he also embodied faith in
the general, spiritual sense. He believed in
making bold goals, even when he wasn't
sure where to begin or how things would
end.
What kids can do: Believe in yourself and
your goals and dreams. Don't give up or let
worry take over when something gets
difficult.
NONVIOLENCE
Quote: "Nonviolence is a powerful and just
weapon, which cuts without wounding and
ennobles the man who wields it. It is a
sword that heals."
Fact: In 1959, Martin Luther King Jr.
traveled to India and
learned a lot about
Mahatma Gandhi, a
man who led nonviolent
protests to help people
4
in India gain freedom from British rule.
King believed nonviolence — avoiding the
use of weapons and physical fighting —
was the best way to work toward equality
in the U.S. Because of this, he won the
Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
What kids can do: Solve
conflicts
peacefully, without ever hitting or hurting
someone. When you feel angry or upset,
express your feelings in words and talk
about what you need to make things better.
EDUCATION
Quote: "The function of education is to
teach one to think intensively and to think
critically. Intelligence plus character — that
is the goal of true education."
Fact: Martin Luther King Jr. was a bright
student who skipped two grades and
started college at age 15. He went on to
earn two bachelors degrees and a PhD.
His strong education and love of reading
helped him write many powerful sermons
and speeches, including his famous "I
Have a Dream" speech.
What kids can do: Work hard in school,
and find subjects you are passionate about.
Find books that interest you to make
reading a part of your life.
LOVE
Quote:
"Darkness
cannot
drive
out
darkness; only light can do that. Hate
cannot drive out hate; only love can do
that."
Fact: Martin Luther King Jr. often spoke
about love and brotherhood, encouraging
people to think of others — including
"enemies" — like family. He believed love,
rather than violence and hatred, is the
answer to the world's problems.
What kids can do: When someone treats
you poorly, try to treat them well in return.
Use your energy to love yourself and help
others.
city's buses and fueled the U.S. Civil
Rights Movement.
What kids can do: Be a leader in a club,
on a sports team, or in the classroom. Feel
confident
in
yourself,
show
good
sportsmanship, and help your peers work
out conflicts.
12-15-14
Mr. Van Allan’s Speech class
“A World of Culture” in Mr. Van Allan’s speech class.
SELFLESSNESS
Quote: "Life's most persistent and urgent
question is, 'What are you doing for
others?'"
Fact: Martin Luther King Jr. became a
minister because he said he felt an "inner
urge" calling him to "serve humanity." He
knew that becoming a civil rights leader
would be dangerous, but he cared more
about helping others than protecting
himself.
What kids can do: Volunteer to help a
charity. Invite friends and relatives to come
and volunteer with you.
HOPE
Q uote :
" We
must
accept
f init e
disappointment, but never lose infinite
hope."
Fact: Martin Luther King Jr. was jailed a
few times for leading nonviolent protests
and boycotts, and his home was bombed
multiple times, but he kept moving
forward. He wasn't sure if he would see
the end of segregation in his lifetime, but
he still shared his hopes with the world.
He was 35 years old when the U.S. passed
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, outlawing
segregation.
What kids can do: Think of others
throughout history who endured hard
times. Even if challenges slow you down,
don't give up.

LEADERSHIP
Quote: "A genuine leader is not a searcher
for consensus but a molder of consensus."
Fact: Simple acts often transform people
into important leaders. In 1955, a black
woman named Rosa Parks was arrested
for refusing to give up her seat in the
"whites only" section of a public bus. That
sparked Martin Luther King Jr. to lead the
Montgomery Bus Boycott — a 13-month
protest that helped end segregation on the
Culture Fair
This article was created for a parenting
website, but these values are not just for a
parental figure to instill in a young person.
These beautiful values are something we
need to remember to keep and practice
ourselves. We can all be great businessmen
and
women
and
dynamic
medical
professionals if we embrace these eight
values.
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Sergey Safonov (Russian culture presentation) visits
Stephanie Crump with her Africa presentation and
learns about this genuine walking stick.
Eva Chirinos discusses Thailand with a Radiologic
Technology student, Duane Henry.
Katrina Vinson explains more about Scottish culture.
Insights:
Trista
By Trista Irving
Day Graphic Arts
& Design Student
T
O BE COMPLETELY HONEST, I love
school more than anything ever
since I graduated from my high school
and came to Keiser University, because
of so many reasons, but I’ll keep it
short, cute and simple.
First off, ever since I graduated from
high school, my life has been more at
ease, and to me that’s a blessing.
Because for the most part, I was going
through a lot in high school; it’s not
even a joke. I’ve been teased, bullied
and had to deal with rude teachers so
many times I seriously lost count. I’m
not saying all high school is bad, but I
was that one kid out of the many that
HAD to … go through “high school
dilemma.” When I tell people that I went
through some tough times in high
school, they always tell me, “Come on,
Trista … There has to be a time where
you really enjoyed high school!” When
the last person told me that, I actually
sat down and thought back … I came
up with nothing at all. The only thing I
can say that was a good time in high
school was me hanging out with my cool
friends. I actually liked maybe two or
more teachers … not sure. Editing a
video for prom, even though I didn’t
attend. Passing that “son of a batch of
cookies” ACT with flying colors and of
course graduating. Other than that, for
the four years of high school, it wasn’t
fun and I have to say I am more happy
than I was before.
Normally, when someone is going
through a tough time they would cry,
scream it out, laugh, go out or just
sleep. Strangely the only way to calm
me down is either cry or edit videos to
escape reality. It worked for a long time
and before I knew it, this video editing
thing became a hobby of mine. It was
when I was a senior that I finally
realized that video editing was the
“What I wanna be when I grow up”
thing. I was not just interested in video
editing but writing stories too. I don’t
know what it is about writing and video
editing, but it puts me into this place
where I can be myself, be so creative
into my mind, escape reality and put all
that emotions into reality so I can make
The Exclusive • VOLUME 3: NUMBER 05 - January 2015
something amazing. When you see what
you did, show the world your ideas and
make people inspired, happy, smile and
other bursting emotions … it’s like …
wow I guess this is what I should do for
a living, and that has been my goal ever
since I figured out what my passion
was.
When I graduated from high school I felt
so accomplished and I could feel so
much stress lifting away from my
shoulders. When I held that diploma I
was the happiest person in the world. I
just wanted to go home, celebrate and
then go to sleep. I woke up the next
morning, asking my mom to help me
find a college. I didn’t want to waste
time. I mean of course it’s nice to take a
breather or two, but let’s do some math
for a second … just hear me out; don’t
run away. You see, I’m 19 years old; if I
find a college for video editing or writing
or both, it will probably take me about
four years so I can get a bachelor’s
degree, yes? So add four and 19 … how
old will I be when I’m finished? Exactly!
That was the motivation! I would love
life if I could be a 23 year-old
professional at video editing and
writing! That’s more than enough
motivation for me. I, and my mom,
searched high and low until it was the
end of the summer; and after that long
search we found Keiser University Port
Saint Lucie Campus. The minute you
stepped in the building, all you see is
mature grown folks giving you nothing
but hospitality. They showed me around
campus and everything that they had to
offer. When I saw the Graphic Arts &
Design class room, I just knew it was
the right class for me. Took only two
weeks to get everything settled and
before I knew it I got enrolled, and for
the first time ever … I was excited to go
to school the next day!
It’s December now and my experience in
Keiser University is amazing! I can
honestly say that I love school.
Everyone is so nice and they make you
feel right at home. I’m passing my
midterms, my final exams and post test.
I don’t even like studying, but since I
got into this school I study every single
day! That’s new to me. My classmates
are like family to me now; there’s no
petty drama about who has the best
looking hair, the best looking shoes, etc.
I’m surrounded by grown, mature
people and that gives me nothing but
happiness.
5
Clues Across
2. KUPSL has a newsletter; its name is
The ___.
3. During what event can you wear
jeans and a KU-logo shirt? (singular) [2
Words]
6. What is the "K" in KUPSL? Some
folks don't spell it right - can you?
9. He is the Director of Student
Services [abbreviated to SS in some clues]. [2
Words]
11. The pizza guy comes by during the
lunch break on what day?
13. She is the Dean
of
Academics.
[2
6
Words, includes title]
14. An FA Officer
and one of the
receptionists share the same first
name, which is ___.
17. She is often seen handing out the
Exclusive, manning the Spirit Day
table or other events in the Lobby (first
name only).
18. The gentleman that works at the
front desk is named ___.
20. The librarians are always here to
help you with research. Their names
are ___ and ___. (first names) [2 Words]
21. It costs $__-cash to get a KU t-shirt
from Student Services.
22. You may have had Mr. ___ for your
speech class; he is also in charge of
HOSA.
Clues Down
1. Mrs. Mills is the Program
Coordinator of what program? [2 Words]
We wanted to keep the clue/answers
to 20-25; so we were unable to utilize
al l th e po s s i bl e d e p ar t me n ts ,
organizations and events that occur on campus.
Please feel free to send Samantha suggestions for
other KUPSL-oriented clues with answers for a
future puzzle.
"I Have a Dream" Quiz
T
1. When and where did Dr. King
deliver this speech?
(a) in Detroit, Michigan in June 1943,
following a weekend of riots
(b) in Montgomery, Alabama in December
1955, after Rosa Parks was arrested
for refusing to give up her seat on a
bus to a white man
(c) in August 1963, at the climax of a
mar ch
fr om
t he
W ashingt on
Monument to the Lincoln Memorial in
Washington D.C.
(d) in Richmond, Virginia in December
1965, on the centennial of the
ratification
of
the
Thirteenth
Amendment
(e) in Memphis, Tennessee in April 1968,
shortly before he was assassinated
2. In the second paragraph of the
speech (beginning "Five score years
ago . . ."), which extended metaphor
does Dr. King introduce?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
life as a journey
highs (mountains) and lows (valleys)
life as a dream
light (day) and darkness (night)
life as a daydreamer’s doodles on a
sheet of paper
3. Parallel to the famous refrain
that appears toward the end of his
speech (and which serves as its title)
is an anaphora in the third
paragraph. Identify this early
refrain. (An anaphora is the repetition of the same
word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Let freedom ring
One hundred years later
We can never be satisfied
I have a dream
Five score years ago
arguing from parallel cases.)
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Cryptogram the New Year
AKE THIS QUIZ “cold-turkey” or Google Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous speech for
the full transcript. This quiz was snagged from
h ttp : / / g r ammar . ab o ut. c o m/ od / tes ts / a/
readquizdream.htm and as such, some questions
are grammar based. Answers can be found on
page 6.
4. In paragraphs four and five, Dr.
King uses an analogy to illustrate
America’s broken promise of life,
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
to “her citizens of color.” What is
this analogy? (An analogy is a case of reasoning or
ANSWERS:
Cryptogram the New Year answer: A New Year's tradition is
making a resolution; and then typically breaking it.
Note: two-word answers do NOT have spaces in the
puzzle above; likewise there are no periods in the
puzzle. Answers are on page 2.
4. The Leadership ___ Program
is a great way to attend classes
to develop excellent soft skills
for your future career.
5. She is the Associate
Director of Student Services
(first and last name) [2 Words]
7. Student veterans should
get to know Mr. ___; he's your
instructor-contact person for
the SVA. He teaches Paralegal
students too.
8. He is the campus president
for KUPSL. [2 Words]
9. She is the head Bursar
(first name only).
10. When SS offers a 50/50
raffle: 50% of the money
raised goes to the winner and
50% goes to the ___.
12.
Th e
S tu d e n t
___
Association is a sort of
committee
that gathers
monthly with Mr. Hooker and
Leslie
to
discuss
the
happenings of the campus
and community.
15. He is the manager of the
bookstore (first name only).
16. Subway comes by for
lunchtime on which day of
the week?
19. The longest break a
student can expect to have off
is the ___ break (generally 2
weeks).
20.
KUPSL's
annual
Graduation Ceremony occurs
in what month? (You can ask
the SS department if you
don't know.)
“I Have a Dream” Answers: 1. (c) 2. (d) 3. (b) 4. (a) 5. (b)
6. (b) 7. (c) 8. (d) 9. (b) 10. (a)
A KUPSL Crossword
(a) a promissory note--a check that has
come back marked “insufficient funds”
(b) a dark empty well with a bottomless
bucket tied to a frayed rope
(c) a crossroads in a dark forest
(d) a vast stretch of sand occasionally
interrupted by lakes--which prove to
be illusions
(e) a recurrent nightmare
After solving the cryptogram: Have you ever kept yours? Was it easy? Was it worth it?
Answer is on page 6.
5. By linking the occasion of his
speech to the Emancipation
Proclamation and by using biblical
language (reminding listeners that
he is a minister), King defines his
personal authority, thus helping to
establish
(a) a new church in Washington, D.C.
(b) his ethos or ethical appeal
(c) a much needed distraction from the
more serious parts of the speech
(d) an excuse for giving a lengthy history
lesson
(e) a new political party in the United
States
6. In paragraph nine of the speech
(beginning "The marvelous new
militancy . . ."), Dr. King says that
"many of our white brothers . . .
have come to realize that their
freedom is inextricably bound to our
freedom." Define the adverb
“inextricably.”
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
unable to be excused or pardoned
unable to be separated or untied
unable to be solved or explained
carefully or thoughtfully
painfully or harshly
7. In paragraph 11 of the speech
(beginning "I am not unmindful . . .),
Dr. King addresses those in the
audience who have been unjustly
imprisoned and who have been
"battered by . . . police brutality."
What advice does Dr. King offer to
these people?
Dr. King mentions certain members
of his own family. Which family
members does he refer to?
(a) his mother and father
(b) his sister, Christine, and his brother,
Alfred
(c) his
gr andpar ent s
and
gr eat grandparents
(d) his four little children
(e) his wife, Coretta Scott King
9. Toward the end of his speech, Dr.
King delivers a patriotic appeal by
(a) unfurling an American flag
(b) quoting “My country, ‘tis of thee .
. ..”
(c) reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
(d) singing “America, the Beautiful”
(e) leading the audience in a stirring
rendition of “The Star-Spangled
Banner”
10. At the end of his speech, Dr.
King repeatedly calls out, "Let
freedom ring." Which one of the
following locations does he not
name in this part of the speech?
(a) the Adirondack Mountains of
upstate New York
(b) Lookout Mountain of Tennessee
(c) the heightening Alleghenies of
Pennsylvania
(d) the snowcapped Rockies of
Colorado
(e) Stone Mountain of Georgia
(a) seek revenge for the way you have
been mistreated
(b) succumb to despair
(c) return home and continue to work for
justice
(d) recruit lawyers and sue your local
police departments
(e) pray that God will forgive those who
persecuted you
8. Toward the end of the speech, in
the paragraphs beginning with the
now-famous phrase "I have a dream,"
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3
Paralegal Employer
Wins Award
Were P and R Once the
Same Letter?
by: Dictionary.com blog
http://blog.dictionary.com/pandr
C
ON GRA TU L A TI ON S TO T h e
Gufford Law Firm on their 2014
Keiser Employer Appreciation Award.
Employees of the Gufford Law Firm in
Stuart, FL stand with their employer
appreciation award in the below photo.
The firm has hired several Keiser
University students as paralegals as
well as hosted students as interns for
more than three years. Left to right:
Hazel Hannaford, Ashley Friedrich,
Deb Coker, Sean O'Neill, and Kimberly
Caban.
D
Dem Bones, Dem Bones
Lisa Stivers, Medical Assisting Instructor
ANUARY WILL BE the month of
J memorizing
many bones for the
Medical Assisting Students. I hope you
find these few tips helpful.
A way to remember the three vertebral
subdivisions, and the number of bones
they contain, is to link them to
mealtimes:
 Seven cervical vertebrae is
breakfast at 7 a.m.,
 Twelve thoracic is lunch at 12
noon, and
 Five lumbar is dinner at 5 p.m.
Box in Lobby. Supplies help local 501
(c)(3) pet charities like Dogs & Cats
Forever and Operation CatSnip.
One popular mnemonic for the carpal
bones (bones of the wrist) is “She Looks
Too Pretty; Try to Catch Her.” Using
proximal row then distal row,* both
lateral-to-medial, these stand for the
following bones:
 scaphoid
 lunate
 triquetrum
 pisiform
 trapezium
 trapezoid
 capitate
 hamate
*In case you’re not a medical-term-savvy
MA, or other allied health student,
proximal means “closest to,” and distal
means “farthest away.” So, in our
illustration: left to right on the bottom
set; then left to right on the top.
2
The letter R came from the
Phoenician letter rosh (see
image at left). The word
rosh meant “head” and the
letter resembles a neck and
head. It also looks like a backwards P.
When the letter entered the Greek
alphabet, the Greeks turned the letter
around and added the short leg to the
side. They called this letter rho.
The letter P has a more meandering
history. The Phoenicians used a shape
like an upside down J to represent the
sound pe. (This sound is still
represented by a similar letter in
Hebrew.) However, the Greeks changed
the shape dramatically to the letter pi
(yes, just like the mathematical
symbol: ∏ ). Historically, there is a
break after the Greek letter. The
Romans ignored the Greek pi and
instead used the Etruscan letter for P,
which was closer to the Phoenician pe.
The Romans turned it around and gave
us our contemporary letter.
This Month’s Scheduled Charity
Big Hearts Brigade
SCHEDULED 501(c)(3)
J ANUARY’S
charity is Big Hearts Brigade (BHB).
Spirit Days held on January 29 and 30
will assist their efforts. There are two
branches of BHB: Big Hearts Brigade of
the Palm Beaches and Big Hearts
Brigade of the Treasure Coast.
The following is taken from their
websites: www.bigheartbrigade.net &
bigheartbrigade.org
KUPSL Crossword
Across
Down
2. Exclusive
1. MedicalAssisting
4. Distinction
3. SpiritDay
6. Keiser
5. Leslie Haviland
9. MrHooker
7. Hoffmann
11. Tuesday
8. DrCreola
13. DeanQuattrocchi
9. Maria
14. Amanda
10. charity
17. Samantha
12. Government
18. Stephon
15. Casey
20. JustinDawn
16. Thursday
19. Winter
21. three
22. VanAllan
20. June
See EXACT scheduled Subway Days on Hall Display.
O YOU EVER STOP and look at
the shape of our alphabet? (The
study of the shapes of letters is called
orthography.) Each letter looks natural
to us now, but all those lines and
circles have unique histories. It’s easy
to make assumptions that our letters
make sense, that they developed in
some orderly logical way, and one
reasonable assumption would be that P
and R are related to each other based
on their form. P and R may look like
they are related, but they actually
come from two distinct letters.
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Sometimes the evidence is obvious;
other times it’s as subtle as a secret
shame, but in each community you
can find signs of hurt, hardship and
human suffering. Yet in these same
communities you can find the helping
hands and big hearts needed to ease
that suffering. The latter best explains
what sparked the creation of the Big
Heart Brigade of the Treasure Coast
(BHBTC).
In 1992, a diverse group of local
businessmen, neighbors, firefighters,
police officers, and other civil servants
came together and formed the Big
Heart Brigade. Under the motto
“Coming to the Rescue,” the BHBTC
started out with a toy drive, conducted
fund-raising efforts for other nonprofits
and graduated to what’s become its
signature event—a massive
Thanksgiving Day Dinner feeding
effort.
In 2008, the Big Heart Brigade
separated into two independent
entities: the Big Heart Brigade of the
Treasure Coast and the Big Heart
Brigade of the Palm Beaches.
In recent years, BHB has teamed with
the Wounded Warriors Project to
provide food and volunteer support to
the Project’s Caregiver Retreat
Program. These retreats provide our
wounded warriors and their caregivers
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an opportunity to get some muchneeded physical and mental rest and
rejuvenation while connecting with
others on a parallel journey. From
veterans and their families to
individuals who have come upon hard
times, Big Heart Brigade is dedicated
to building a supportive community
with the warmth of giving and the hope
for a better tomorrow.
Since its inception, numerous people
who enjoy a “hands-on” approach to
civic service and are dedicated to
making a difference in their community
have joined the Brigade’s efforts to help
bring relief. Today, BHB’s most visible
endeavor is the annual Thanksgiving
Feast. In addition to the Thanksgiving
Feast, BHB remains active in its
community year-round.
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What Teaching at Keiser
Means to Me
Helen Mills, RN, MSN, RMA, LXMO, AHI
Medical Assisting Program Coordinator and Advisor
T
EACHING
IS
A
CALLING.
When I am in
t
h
e
classroom,
every student
becomes
a
challenge to
me. The goal:
to
create
proficient, employable professionals.
Sometimes, this can be more of a
challenge than others. However, the
students that need the most help are
the ones that I inevitably become the
most proud of. Those students, who
often struggle with stressful home
lives, difficult work schedules, and
insecurities, are the reason that I am
here. Once upon a time, that was my
life. Someone took the time to make a
difference for me. Now it is my goal to
do the same for others.
their own versions of greatness. Due to
this, the Medical Assisting Program
has become a family, where students
nurture and assist one another. As
with all families, there are squabbles
and even the occasional crazy aunt or
uncle, but beneath it all is acceptance
and encouragement found
nowhere else.
Teaching at Keiser University gives me
the opportunity to do more than just
explain facts. It involves so much more
than mere textbooks and PowerPoints.
Teaching allows me to routinely guide
a n d m e n tor . I t p r ov id e s th e
opportunity to truly make a difference
in peoples’ lives and it means the world
to me.
I provide encouragement, guidance,
and direction, but
it is up to
students to
a c t u a l l y
succeed. The
greatest joy
for me is
w h e n
s tudents
discover
that
they are capable of
accomplishment. A light comes
into their eyes and their whole
demeanor changes. By the time they
finish the program, they are changed
in a positive way that will profoundly
affect their lives. This is the moment
that I live for.
It is because of the small classes and
academic freedom that I am able to
adjust my teaching style and
techniques to allow both the advanced
and struggling students to achieve
Being on the TV display or receiving a certificate is
NOT from your cumulative GPA.
Honors: 3.50-3.74
High Honors: 3.75-4.0
LOCATION
@ TIME (S)
DATE (S)
EVENT
6
TU
LDP: Financial Success
Plan Seminar
with Geoff Stam
6
TU
12
MO
12
MO
13
TU
Auditorium
@ 1:00 pm
{Director of Default Management and
Financial Literacy for Keiser University}
Graduate Seminar**
(following required Financial Seminar)
For this month only:
Day-only Grad Seminar session.
Auditorium
@ 1:00 pm
ONLY
Join Geoff Stam, and learn how to take care of your financial
woes! Sign up at the Student Services table in
the Lobby. -- ALL are welcome! Snacks will be
provided for participants. This is a part of the mandatory
Graduate Seminar and the Leadership Distinction Program.
Every student is required to attend Graduate Seminar
within 4 months before graduating.
Questions: See Leslie Haviland in Student Services
**ALL students attending will attend LDP Financial
seminar above as part of the Graduate Seminar
Attend a meeting to join. Membership is FREE. Volunteer
Student Lounge
opportunities available. Online students and Alumni are always
@ 1:15 pm
SGA Meeting
SVA Meeting
Auditorium
@ 1:15 pm
The KUPSL chapter of the Student Veterans of America meets
every second Monday of the month.
LDP: Time Management &
Goal Setting
Auditorium
@ 1:00 pm
Sign up at the Student Services lobby table.
Need at least 5 people signed up before today to hold the class.
Tue. Jan. 13: Coffee and Donuts outside lobby [7-9a] Snacks in Lobby [5-6p]
Wed. Jan. 14: Popcorn in Lobby [10-11a]
Fri. Jan. 16: Snacks delivered to W/F classes only [10am]
LDP: Civic Responsibility,
Sign up at the Student Services lobby table.
15
Auditorium
Need at least 5 people signed up before today to hold the class.
Professionalism &
@ 1:00 pm
TH
**3 LDP credits**
Leadership
22
TH
29-30
TH-FR
January
*THIS MONTH’S CHARITY*
Big Hearts Brigade
A non-profit organization serving those in
need in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River
counties. They feed the needy, collect
toys for holidays and so much more.
Charities are subject to change or
cancellation with or without notice.
welcome.
STUDENT APPRECIATION DAYS
19
MO
2015
DETAILS
NO CLASSES  KU OPEN
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
LDP: Resume & Cover
Letter
Keiser Spirit Day*
($1 required EACH DAY to participate)
Rm 140
@ 1:00 pm
Approx. Lobby
Times:
7:15am-9:00am //
4:45pm-6:00pm
OR in Student
Services
Sign up at the Student Services lobby table.
NURSING STUDENTS
Wear your Nursing T-Shirt
with scrub bottoms on
Spirit Day and pay $1-cash
each Spirit Day to participate,
and help a local charity!
ADDITIONAL DATE(S)
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
01:
05:
28:
30:
No Classes/KU Closed
Term A Begins
New Student Orientation
Term A Ends
LDP = Leadership Distinction Program
SGA = Student Government Association
SVA = Student Veterans of America
Need at least 5 people signed up before today to hold the class.
ALL calendar events are subject to change
or cancellation with or without notice.
Wear correct Spirit Attire and pay $1. Proceeds go to
current charity/charities.
(Unsure about attire? Consult the poster in the Lobby.)
THIS IS NOT A FREE DRESS DOWN / JEANS DAY.
Newsletter & calendar online:
keiseruniversity.edu/studentservices/campus-connection
2015 NO CLASSES Dates >>
Calendar is accurate as of: 12/30/2014
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