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November 2009 News

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National Nontraditional Student Week Activities

In honor and recognition of returning adult students, colleges and universities all over the United States will be celebrating National Nontraditional Student Week, Nov. 2 - 6, 2009. As part of the celebration, NTSO will be sponsoring several activities throughout the week and an information table in Reeve Union over the lunch hour on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Handouts about NTSO and resources for nontraditional students on the UW Oshkosh campus will be available. Check our event calendar for events and come!

Monday, Nov. 2

8:00 - 10:30 a.m. Women’s Center

Brewed Awakenings: Free Starbucks while it lasts.

6:00 p.m. Reeve Union Titan Underground

Monday Night Kickoff Atlanta @ New Orleans

Tuesday, Nov. 3

8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Dempsey Hall Room 301

Breakfast Potluck: Come and go as your schedule allows.

Wednesday, Nov. 4

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Reeve Concourse

Free Popcorn at information Table.

Thursday, Nov. 5

5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Reeve Union Room 214

Stress Management Workshop: Pizza will be provided!

Friday, Nov. 6

4:30 p.m. Kodiak Jack’s

Social Time: Dutch Treat-come for fun and door prizes!

6:00 p.m. Clow Science Center Room 103

Omega Kappa Honor Society InductionCeremony

Nontraditional Student Organization

The NTSO group has many great activities planned to celebrate National Nontraditional Student Week. The group is planning a Monday Night Football party at the Underground, a breakfast potluck, popcorn at Reeve, a stress management class and a happy hour celebration. We hope you and your friends can join us. Watch for email reminders and signs around campus. NTSO looks forward to seeing you!

NEW Omega Kappa Honor Society for Nontraditional Students

In late August of 2009, the Division of Lifelong Learning and Community Engagement (LLCE), which houses the ANSR Office, Center for New Learning and Continuing Education, was granted a chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society at UW Oshkosh!

The Alpha Sigma Lambda Web site describes the society as one that honors adult students who, along with their life responsibilities, achieve and maintain high scholastic standards. For more information on the society, visit the Alpha Sigma Lambda Web site.

For the returning adult student, the Society serves as an inspiration for scholastic growth. For UW Oshkosh, the Society serves as a vehicle for showing appreciation for adult students’ academic achievements and contributions.

This fall, more than 350 academically outstanding nontraditional students at UW Oshkosh were invited to become a member of Alpha Sigma Lambda, Omega Kappa chapter. The first annual induction ceremony will be held on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. What an honor for nontraditional students as well as UW Oshkosh!

Veterans Day Lunch Bunch

Lunch Bunch will meet Wednesday, Nov. 11 in celebration of Veteran’s day and Tuesday, Nov. 24 to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Lunch Bunch is an informal get-together of nontraditional students during the noon hour. Bring or buy your lunch and enjoy conversation and support from other students like you. Find us in Reeve Union near the fireplace from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Come and go as you like. If you have questions, please contact Paula Verrett, Student Mentor with the ANSR Office, at (920) 424-3350.

Lunch Bunch Fall 2009 Schedule:

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009

Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009

Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009

*The December Lunch Bunch will be held in conjunction

with the ANSR Office Holiday Open House.

Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving break begins Tuesday, Nov. 24 after evening classes are completed. The UW Oshkosh campus will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday and a mandatory furlough day. Classes will resume Monday, Nov. 30.

The ANSR Office staff wishes you and your family a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday break. The UW Oshkosh campus is closed on Thanksgiving. If you are planning to utilize Polk Library over the break, please be sure to check their hours of availability at http://www.uwosh.edu/library/hours/thanksgiving.html.

Please note that there are only two weeks of the fall semester remaining after Thanksgiving break. Be sure to pay attention to end of the semester deadlines for your papers, presentations and exams.

Are You Thinking About Dropping Out or Stopping?

Has something happened in your life that has caused you to stop attending classes or drop out? If you answer yes, please contact the ANSR office so we can help you properly withdraw. Failure to complete the process will cause problems for you should you decide to return to complete your education. The ANSR office will assist you in contacting the appropriate areas on campus to withdraw or drop your classes. You may contact us via email at ansr@uwosh.edu or by phone at (920) 424-1401.

The Writing Center is Here to Help You

The campus Writing Center is a great resource to help with your writing assignments. It can make a real difference for you! It is best to come to the Writing Center early on in your writing process, so try to plan ahead. The Writing Center is located in the basement of Radford hall adjacent to the general access computer lab.

To schedule an appointment, call (920) 424-1152, send an email to wcenter@uwosh.edu or submit the Online Appointment Form.

Financial Aid and Your Academic Progress (SAP)

If you’re receiving financial aid this year you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements outlined by the U.S. Department of Education to maintain eligibility. You can view your SAP status from your Titan Web account. The chart will outline your status for the four SAP criteria.

Login to Titan Web
Under "Finances" click on "View SAP status."
Click on the year you would like to view.

First-year students may receive an error message or a prompt to enter an employee ID number. Please disregard these messages. Your SAP status will be updated after the Spring 2010 semester. For a general explanation of SAP and frequently asked questions, go to the Financial Aid Office Web site or contact Danielle Fisher at (920) 424 – 1214.

Interlibrary Loan at Polk Library

Interlibrary loan is a service provided by Polk Library to all students, faculty and staff of UW Oshkosh. The library obtains materials that are not available in Polk from libraries all over the world. Requested items are typically books, journal articles, microfilms, dissertations, theses and music scores. Material generally not available includes whole issues of journals, genealogical material, computer software and many audio-visual items. Videos and DVDs can be requested through Interlibrary Loan but are often more easily accessed through the Universal Borrowing service.

Interlibrary Loan requests should be made online using ILLiad. Most ILL material is free. Should there be a fee, the library will contact you before it is ordered. If you have questions please call (920) 424-3348, email libloan@uwosh.edu or stop by the ILL office on the first floor of Polk. Follow the cork path in Polk 101 through the door and to your right.

Hiring in the ANSR Office

The ANSR Office is hiring a student to help with office duties and/or mentoring. For additional information about this position, please check Titan Jobs or contact the ANSR Office.

To apply, bring your resume and cover letter to Ruth Freiburger, Director, ANSR Office, in Dempsey Hall 323 or mail to Ruth at UW Oshkosh, 800 Algoma Blvd., Dempsey Hall 323, Oshkosh, WI 54901 or E-mail: freiburr@uwosh.edu.

ANSR Office – We Love Questions

Are you looking for someone to talk with and answer questions? Do you need assistance in determining your goals? Are you seeking pre-advising assistance? Would you like to connect with other returning students who have needs similar to your own? Are you wondering where the resources are on campus to help you refine your paper, improve your study skills, or obtain tutoring assistance? We know where – just ask us! We can help.

We would enjoy meeting you to discuss your interests and concerns. Our office is staffed by friendly, available people who want to help you succeed. We are available Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Other times are available—just let us know and we will be happy to accommodate you!