October 2013 News and Information
Spring 2014 Registration has started!
Registration for the spring semester began on Monday, Sept. 30. Your registration date & time is located on the right-hand side of your student account in TitanWeb. The date & time listed is NOT your appointment date with your academic adviser. It indicates when you may begin registering, or enrolling, in classes for next semester.
We encourage you to make an appointment with your academic adviser prior to your registration date. Appointments can be made at the UARC (Undergraduate Advising Resource Center) located in the Student Success Center, Suite 202, or by calling (920) 424-1268. If you have any questions, or need assistance with figuring out your registration date and time, you may also contact the LLCE adult student resource office at (920) 424-3350 or stop by Dempsey Hall, room 323.
NTSO plans for an exciting month in October
On Saturday, Oct. 12, NTSO members are making plans to attend a performance of "Blithe Spirit", at the Grand Opera House in Oshkosh. Guests are welcome! Please sign up for tickets in advance.
For the 3rd Thursday meeting on Oct. 17, NTSO will host Jennifer Graff, director of the Office of International Studies. She will talk about Study Abroad opportunities for nontraditional students. 3rd Thursday meetings are held in Dempsey Hall, room 301, from 4-6 p.m.. NTSO will be asking for suggestions for an additional event they can hold during October.
Leadership positions are available with NTSO! If you are interested and would like to know more, email ntso@uwosh.edu or visit Dempsey Hall, room 323 for answers to your questions.
North of 40 Belly Dance
Come to the Women’s Center and join nontraditional student and instructor, Kelly Hamilton, every Friday throughout the fall semester from 10:15-11 a.m. for a fun, body friendly, belly dance class. This class is for those who are over the age 40 that would like to try belly dance, but are shy around younger peers. The group will use both classic and modern Arabic music while learning this ancient female dance form.
“Hey U.G.L.Y!”
Join CivilityWorks and the LGBTQ Resource Center in Sage Hall, room 1232, on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. for “Hey, U.G.L.Y.”, a student panel discussion about being bullied. The title of this program was borrowed from the national group, Hey, U.G.L.Y., which was founded in 2002 and used a negative word, ugly, and converted it into something positive…Unique Gifted Lovable You. Bring along a classmate, your family, a friend or co-worker, to this discussion and hear personal stories about being bullied and learn how you can help put a stop to bullying.
Women’s Center October Events
The Women’s Center invites all students, men, and women to attend their events and engage in conversation about women’s and gender issues. Join them during October for events such as $tart $mart Salary Negotiation, Film Series: Mirrors of Privilege, and Rosie the Reader! To learn more about these events click here!
Take Back the Night
The 23rd Annual 2013 Fox Valley Take Back the Night (TBTN) is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Reeve Union, room 227 at 5:30 p.m. This event is used to raise awareness, spotlight allies, support survivors, and remember those lost to violence. All who attend are encouraged to make a lifelong commitment to end domestic and sexual violence.
Homecoming 2013
Join fellow alumni and friends for Titans Dare to Dream Homecoming 2013 on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11 & 12. Enjoy a mix of traditional and new Homecoming events. Join in the Tour de Titan bike ride and enjoy pre-game festivities at Tent City. Invite fellow alumni to homecoming and give them a personal tour of all the new additions to campus while they are in town.
Student SAFE Trainings
Help make UW Oshkosh a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ and Ally people by attending a SAFE Training workshop. Take part in one of the 2.5-hour interactive workshops held on Sunday night, Oct. 6 and Oct. 13 from 6:30-9 p.m. in Reeve 213. The workshop will introduce you to LGBTQ culture along with some of the issues that many LGBTQ people encounter in their lives and prepares you to become an ally.
Pre-registration for the workshop can be completed online.
Reading and Study Skill Help
The Reading Study Center offers assistance with reading skills on Mondays from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Nursing/Education, room 201. Workshops are offered throughout the semester to help you learn more efficiently and improve your learning potential. For students looking to enroll in a class to improve their reading and study skills, there is still room in ACAD 125 and ACAD 169 during the second 7-week session that will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
Thinking about Graduate School?
If you are considering graduate school, mark your calendars for GradSchool Fest on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in Reeve Union, room 202. This event is for those with an interest in preparing for, pursuing and earning a graduate degree.
Student Health 101
Are you looking for one resource that contains recipes, fitness techniques, nutrition tips and much more? Look no further and check out the online magazine, Student Health 101. Be sure to visit the campus Student Health Center, located in Radford Hall, for any health concerns or needs that you may have while on campus. Both of these resources are provided to all enrolled students at UW Oshkosh.
Important Fall Dates
Countdown to Commencement - Wednesday, Oct. 9 from noon-6 p.m.
End of 1st 7 weeks - Tuesday, Oct. 22
Start of 2nd 7 weeks - Wednesday, Oct. 23
Thanksgiving Break – Wednesday, Nov. 27 – Sunday, Dec. 1
Commencement – Saturday, Dec. 14
Support and Advocacy is waiting for you
The LLCE adult student resources office understands what it is like to attend college as a nontraditional student. We provide support, resources and advocacy to help you succeed and achieve your educational goals. Our office is open year round, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Should you need assistance outside of those hours, we are happy to accommodate your schedule with prior arrangement. To connect with our office, call (920) 424-3350, email ansr@uwosh.edu or visit us in Dempsey Hall, room 323.
