Interested in your happiness? Be part of an online study investigating the effects of a happiness program on psychological well-being and smoking behavior.
 

You must be a student, at least 18-years-old, and someone who smokes cigarettes, even on occasion, in order to participate.
 

You will be asked to answer questions about yourself and to do some brief wellness activities at your own convenience, which will take no more than 2-3 hours over the next month.
 

You will receive a $10 gift card and a chance to win an additional $100 gift card if you complete the study. 

To learn more this study (Effects of a Happiness Intervention on Smoking Behavior), go to: www.FINDHAPPINESS.INFO

Principal Investigator: James Bartee, PhD (304) 293-2227, James.bartee@mail.wvu.edu; Co-Principal Investigator, Kelly Bailey, MA (304) 288-4503, kbailey8@mix.wvu.edu, WVU Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Counseling Psychology. This study has been approved by the West Virginia University Institutional Review Board (IRB).
 

Dean Eva Chatterjee-Sutton will have open office hours on Mondays from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm and Thursdays from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm throughout this semester. No appointment is needed! Dean Chatterjee-Sutton's office is in the Student Life Suite (Upper Level of the Rossin Campus Center).

The History Club will have its first meeting of the year today at 4:00 pm in Old Main 205. We will discuss the coming year and plan events to come. If you wish to join the History Honor Society, Phi Alpha Theta, you must attend three History Club events and this will count as one of those events.

Even if you are not a History major or minor, please feel free to stop by and meet everyone. For freshmen who are not quite sure about majors yet and are interested in History, this is a great opportunity to meet fellow students and faculty who can help guide you. We hope to see you there!

The W&J Mock Trial Team will have its first meeting on tonight at 7:00 pm in Burnett 103.  Students thinking about competing this year will be given a copy of the 2014-2015 case-a wrongful death lawsuit-and a copy of the year's tournament schedule.  Email washjeffmocktrial@jay.washjeff.edu with any questions or concerns.

The Library will offer the following help sessions this week designed to help students feel more comfortable using the Library's resources and services. Sessions are open to all students - just come on over!

Monday, Sept. 8

Using a College Library in the U.S.: Learn the nuts and bolts of US College libraries. Topics covered include interlibrary loan, understanding the Library of Congress Classification System, and using W&J's catalog and in-house reserve system. Library Digital Classroom (lower level), U. Grant Miller Library, 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, Sept. 10

Research Basics: Start the session by using Summon, W&J's Discovery Service, then learn how to narrow topics using Academic Search Premier. Finish the session with an in-depth look at W&J's online research databases - Credo and Literature Resource Center. Library Digital Classroom (lower level), U. Grant Miller Library, 7:00 pm.

Thursday, Sept. 11

Research Basics: Start the session by using Summon, W&J's Discovery Service, then learn how to narrow topics using Academic Search Premier. Finish the session with an in-depth look at W&J's online research databases - Credo and Literature Resource Center. Library Digital Classroom (lower level), U. Grant Miller Library, 12:00 pm

The Phi Sigma Biological Honors Society is hosting a welcome picnic for all students interested in Biology on Tuesday at 6:00 pm on the Dieter-Porter lawn (or Swanson Atrium if it is raining). Students interested need to email their ID number (for meal swipe) to maragirisr@jay.washjeff.edu by this Friday. 
 

The fall 2014 Phonathon is around the corner and we are looking for student callers.

Each year, the Development Office contacts several thousand alumni and friends to ask for their financial support. We need student callers to help make our fundraising efforts a success! 

As a student caller, you are guaranteed an hourly pay of $9.00 PLUS additional incentives! This type of job is suitable for the student who wants to meet other students, develop critical communication skills, and enjoy a competitive and fun working environment.  This position gives you professional experience to take with you after graduation.

Callers work two evening shifts per week (Monday-Thursday 6:45-9:00PM). We offer fully paid training and scripting for phone calls.

Please contact Nita Myers, Reunion & Parent Giving Coordinator, at 724-250-3303 or jmyers@washjeff.edu. There are limited positions available so call ASAP to take advantage of this incredible job offer! Last day for inquiries is Wednesday, September 10.  

The Fall Involvement Expo is Wednesday, September 10th in the Rossin Ballroom from 5:00-7:00 pm. Student Organizations can register here.

The Newman Club sponsors a homemade dinner at the Newman Center (across College street, behind the Hub) every Wednesday at 6:00 pm. All are welcome to attend!