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Faculty and Staff: Get Your Free Creighton Women's Basketball vs. Kansas State Tickets

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Click here (www.gocreighton.com/fls/1000/pdf/free.pdf) for a coupon good for two free admissions to the women's basketball game on Monday, Nov. 23, at 7:05 p.m. at the D.J. Sokol Arena inside the Wayne and Eileen Ryan Athletic Center (19th & Webster streets). Redeem your coupon at the Ryan Athletic Center ticket office up to one-hour before the game begins. If you have questions, please call the Creighton Athletics Ticket Office at 402.280.JAYS.

Choose to Reuse

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Buy your reusable mug (22-ounce thermo mug $3.99, 16-ounce thermo car mug $2.99, FREE fountain drink with purchase) at Jack & Ed's, Wareham Court, Bird Feeder or Side Bar. Come back to any of the above locations and refill your mug for $.59 (16-ounce) or $.79 (32-ounce and up).

Center for Health Policy and Ethics Upcoming Roundtable Forums

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

"Marx, Technology and the Body" will be held Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the CHPE Conference Room (click here for more information). "Ethical Issues Around Female Circumcision and Reinfibulation at the Time of Delivery" will be held Wednesday, Dec. 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m. CHPE Conference Room (click here for more information).

Women Smokers Needed

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

The Osteoporosis Research Center at Creighton University is looking for women who smoke at least a pack of cigarettes a day to participate in a genetic study. The study is looking at the effect smoking has on bone health. This study involves no medication and is not a stop smoking study. If you qualify you will receive a bone density test at no cost to you. This bone density test will provide you with information related to your own bone health. This study involves one visit to our center and a stipend is available to those who qualify. To qualify you must: be Caucasian, be age 30-40 and pre-menopausal, not have taken hormones in the last year (including birth control medications), not have taken osteoporosis medication in the last year, not currently on any cholesterol medication, not have taken steroid medication in the last six months, not have taken seizure medications in the last six months and currently in good health. For more information, please contact the research staff at 402.280.BONE (2663) or 800.368.5097 or http://osteoporosis.creighton.edu.

Catholic Comments Podcast: 20th Anniversary of the Martyrdoms of the Central American Jesuits

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Nov. 16 marks the 20th anniversary of the deaths of six Jesuit professors and two women witnesses at the Universary of San Salvador. John Giuliano, director of the Salvadoran Tamarindo Foundation, joins Catholic Comments co-hosts John O'Keefe and Wendy Wright to share his personal reflections on those events. A new podcast is posted weekly. Also of related interest is the previous Catholic Comments podcast on the School of the America protests.

Cardoner's Lunch and Lecture: 'An Ignatian Advent(ure)'

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

"Advent is my favorite time of year!" exclaims Fr. Greg Carlson, S.J. "It is a great time to seek and find God right where we are." Join Fr. Carlson for his presentation, "An Ignatian Advent(ure)," drawing on Advent, Ignatian spirituality, scriptural images and maybe even a toy or two. The lecture will be held Thursday, Dec. 3, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Skutt Student Center, room 105. If you attend the lecture, you will find soup, lunch and refreshment for both soul and body. The hour promises to offer a fresh engagement with a lovely season.

Office 2007 - First Look Classes on Nov. 24

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

This class provides a brief overview of the changes made to the Office 2007 suite of applications. While only focusing on Word 2007 in the class, all of the information learned applies to the entire suite. We will learn all the new changes that Microsoft made to its newest software version. A session will be held in the LearnIT Lab in the Old Gym on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 10-11 a.m. Please click on the following link to register: www.creighton.edu/doit/microsoftoffice/requestoffice2007.

BlueCafe Overview Class on Nov. 24

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

This BlueCafe class gives users a concise overview of the basic features of the application, as well as useful information about how BlueCafe can work for classes and business needs on campus. This one-hour class will allow users to learn an overview of the BlueCafe application. Come take a look at BlueCafe, and see how it can help with many facets of campus life. A session will be held in the LearnIT Lab in the Old Gym on Nov. 24. To register for the Nov. 24 class, go to: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/464098130.

Total Compensation Statement

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Human Resources is excited to announce Total Compensation Statements, a new web based tool for all benefit eligible employees that illustrates the value of your compensation and benefits at Creighton University. The system is open now through Nov. 30, 2009, please follow the registration instructions (Total Compensation Statement) and access your statement now.

Preventing Employment Discrimination

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Please review the online educational program link below for more information on preventing discrimination: Online Education Programs on Preventing Employment Discrimination.

Principal Retirement Information

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Need help navigating The Principal's retirement website? Click here for help to make changes to your elective deferrals, redirect new payroll contributions, and find where specific tools and items reside.