February 2012 News

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Find the ANSR Here

Experienced student mentors and full-time staff are waiting in the ANSR Office to help you find the answers to your questions about returning to school. We are resourceful and interested in assisting you.

If you want to speak with someone about scheduling, finding information on TitanWeb, D2L, career plans, pre-advising issues, financial needs, personal concerns or other challenges, contact our office.

Lunch at the Student Success Center

Student Success Center 101

Learn more about the student support offices located in the Student Success Center. Along with introductions to staff from the various offices and a brief tour. Kim Charniak from the Counseling Center will talk about tips for a successful semester, including managing your time and stress. Pizza will be furnished by the Inter-Tribal Student Organization (ITSO).

Nontraditional Student Organization (NTSO) Welcomes You

9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. in Dempsey 301

The leaders of NTSO invite you to join them at their monthly Meet & Greet. During the spring semester NTSO will meet on the third Thursday of each month, February–April. Meet & Greet is an informal get-together of nontraditional students. A morning and evening meeting will be held each month. Treats welcome!

Mark your calendars now and plan to attend. Connect with NTSO on Facebook at Nontraditional Student Organization. If you would like more information, please email ntso@uwosh.edu.

Study Abroad Fair

Reeve 227

The Office of International Education (OIE) invites you to the one-stop shop Study Abroad Fair. Explore the opportunities available: study, work, intern, teach or volunteer. Program leaders and past study abroad participants will be available.

Learn ways you can fund your time abroad, and enter the drawing for $100 off the application fee for a UWO-sponsored program. Trips last from 10 days to as long as one year. If you cannot attend the fair but want information, contact OIE at (920) 424-0775 or visit Dempsey 202.

ANSR Office Open House

Dempsey 313 and 323

Join the ANSR Office for our spring open house. Stop by our offices and meet our staff and student mentors along with other nontraditional students. All students (graduate and undergraduate), faculty and staff are invited to this open house celebration of the spring semester.

Library Research Workshop

Polk 116A

Do you have questions about how to conduct research at Polk Library for an upcoming paper or project? Attend this workshop and gain hands-on experience. Reference librarian, Marisa Finkey, will guide you through the research tools and resources available through the campus library and website. This workshop will be useful for both undergraduate and graduate students! Registration is requested, as space is limited. Reserve your spot today—call (920) 424-1401 or email ansr@uwosh.edu.

Summer Session 2012 Registration Begins

Are you looking for another way to pick up additional classes that you don’t have time to include in your spring and fall semesters? Look no further! Consider enrolling in Summer Session 2012 at UW Oshkosh.
Courses are offered in one eight-week and two four-week sessions that begin Monday, June 11 and end Friday, August 3. Summer Session classes are now viewable on TitanWeb. Registration for Summer 2012 classes begins on Monday, February 20 for graduate students. Undergraduate students should check Titan Web for details about when they are eligible to enroll.

Scholarship Opportunity

The Lifelong Learner Scholarship for Academic Excellence is a $500 scholarship awarded for recognition of accomplishments achieved at UW Oshkosh. Applicant criteria:

• Applicant must be a part-time or full-time undergraduate student. Graduating seniors are eligible to apply.
• Applicant must have been enrolled at another college or university for a minimum of two semesters before enrolling at UW Oshkosh.
• Applicant must be enrolled and have completed three or more semesters (six or more credits/semester) at UW Oshkosh.
• Preference will be given to students with a history of volunteer and community service.
• Applicant must have earned a GPA of 3.6 or more during enrollment at UW Oshkosh.
• Applicant must submit an essay describing their motivation in changing post-secondary schools.
  

Financial need is not considered. The application deadline is Monday, February 20, 2012. Applications are available online or in Dempsey Hall 323. For more information, call (920) 424-3288.

Graduate Students and Graduation

Are you graduating this spring? Apply early! For students who will graduate with a master’s degree or complete a certificate or GAP, the deadline to apply for graduation is Friday, February 24, 2012. If you have already submitted your application for graduation, please DO NOT submit another one. Contact your program coordinator or the Graduate Studies Office at gradschool@uwosh.edu or (920) 424-1223 with any additional questions.

Commuter Lounge

Study or relax in the Reeve Union Commuter Lounge located in Room 210. It is a quiet area where commuters can study, read, make coffee, use the microwave and store belongings in a locker.

Anti-virus Software for Students

If you are enrolled as a student at UW Oshkosh, you can download the Symantec Anti-virus software at no additional charge. Simply click here to go to the website, and login using your UW Oshkosh email user name and password. If you need assistance, please contact the Academic Computing Help Desk at (920) 424-3020.

Tax Forms – 1098-T

Tax forms with your 2011 tuition tax information are now available. You should have received an email from 1098@eforms.uwsa.edu. This is a valid email. The email is a notification that your 1098-T form (tuition tax information) is available.

For more information about the 1098-T document, visit the website or contact Student Accounts at sa@uwosh.edu. The 1098-T tax form contains important tax information related to tuition and other information for the 2011 calendar year, which may be needed to complete your 2011 tax return and obtain federal and state tax benefits.

Career Services February Events

Networking Workshop

Dempsey 301

Approximately 70 percent of jobs are found through networking, and of the 30 percent of jobs that are posted, you are still more likely to be hired if you are connected. Learn how to build your networking skills in a safe and comfortable environment!

Dining with Professionals

Reeve Ballroom

Meet employers and practice your networking skills while enjoying a free three-course meal. Sign up on Titan Jobs or email Cassie Curry at curryc@uwosh.edu with questions.

Interviewing Workshop

Career Services, Student Success Center 125

Learn how interviewing questions and techniques have changed over the past couple of years. Polish your interviewing skills!

Spring Career Fair

Kolf Sports Center

Career Fair on the Fox is one of the largest job fairs in the Fox Valley. Dress professionally and bring several copies of your current resume and business cards. This is an excellent opportunity to explore, even if you are not yet ready to look for a job. For more information, call (920) 424-2181 or go to Titan Jobs.

Financial Aid 

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) applications for the 2012–2013 school year are now available. Apply for financial aid by the priority date of Thursday, March 15, 2012. If you have questions contact the Financial Aid Office at (920) 424-3377 or the ANSR Office at (920) 424-1401. A mistake on your FAFSA can delay the processing of your application by up to three weeks. One in seven FAFSA forms is returned due to errors. Fastweb has several tips for avoiding common errors when completing your FAFSA. To avoid these errors, get started early.