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December 11th, 2006
Hello All,
I know you are terribly busy this time of year, but wanted to let you know of a few opportunities on campus and in the community. Don't forget to look at the Activities & Programs website for information on the campus films, the Artist & Forum Series, and the Cabin performers http://www.uwec.edu/dc/ap/index.html.
If you read the Spectator you will know that the past few issues have included articles on nontraditional students. Attention is being focused on the fact that we are advocating for use of space in Davies Center for a new Oasis room; as many of you have stated that you do not now use the current room due to location, amenities in the room, etc. I will keep you posted as to the outcome of our request for the vacated space in Davies Center. Two students have agreed to plead our case to the advisory board who will make the decision as to whether or not we get the space.
If anyone has any final comments on why you would like the Oasis room in Davies Center, please email to me by tomorrow. Let's keep our fingers crossed that we get the space! Have a great week and please let me know if I can be of any assistance to you at this busy time.
Resources Available for End-of-Semester Stress:
A number of campus resources are available to assist UW-Eau Claire students throughout the year. However, during final exam week, students may find the following departments to be especially helpful:
. Academic Skills Center
. Academic Advising
. Career Services
. Counseling Services
. Services for Students with Disabilities
. Student Development and Diversity
. Student Health Service
A complete list of campus support services is available online at: http://www.uwec.edu/home/supportServices.htm
Brown Bag Lunch:
Wednesday, Dec. 13th--11:30 - 12:30 p.m. Meet in the Library at the Family Friendly Study Room (second floor, room 2024). We'll talk about some information on the use of the library, the website, and also look at some places in the library where you can get away to study for finals week. Hope you can make our last brown bag of the semester!
Please RSVP to me if you plan to be there. I'd like a good group in attendance as we will have Karen Pope show us around and provide information. This will be a very helpful brown bag session for you.
CERAMIC SALE!
The Ceramics Students are having their annual Christmas sale!
When: Next Wednesday & Thursday, Dec. 13 & 14 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: In the Davies Center, Ho-Chunk Room
Proceeds from this sale help bring in Visiting artists and assist the students in attending the annual National Ceramics Conference.
Library Extended Hours:
The McIntyre Library will be open continuously from December 11th through December 15th and from December 17th through December 22nd to assist students as you prepare for finals.
Free coffee will be served from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. December 17th through December 20th.
Single Parent Support Group:
A few of you have responded that you are interested in a single parent support group on campus. I am in the process of getting something started for next semester. I would still appreciate your RSVP if you are interested in being a part of this group.
In the meantime: Family Support Center of Eau Claire is offering a Single Parent Connection, Mondays, Dec. 11, Jan. 8, and February 12, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the Truax Head Start Center, 623 Truax Blvd in Eau Claire.
The blurb from their newsletter states, "Calling all single parents: Feeling lonely, isolated or overwhelmed? Come share a light meal and connect with other single parents as we discuss
timely topics. Childcare is available. To register call 833-1735 or email: FRCEC@frcec.org.
Great Winterim Course to Take:
IDIS 301: Exploration in Mind/Body Connections:
Offered over Winterim, Online/Web. Nontraditional Students encouraged to enroll and receive 3 credits of GEIIIG. The course is interdisciplinary and draws attention to how body and mind work. Students explore areas of interest and share a plan for their own spiritual development.
There are assignments and videos for students to watch and then they discuss these assignments within small groups. The course is easy for persons who are working many hours or need to be somewhere else during the day. $30 special course fee.
*If you register for a winterim class and decide later to cancel, you must cancel by Dec. 29 in order to receive a full fee refund.
Free Christmas Meal for Low-Income Individuals and Families:
Hope Gospel Mission is offering a FREE dinner to individuals and families on December 23rd from 5-7 PM.
Call 552-5566 if you have questions.
Jazz Ensemble I Christmas CD:
The award-winning Jazz Ensemble I at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has recorded its first Christmas CD. "Jazz in Clear Water-Christmas Day, My Favorite Day." Features nearly 30 current UW-Eau Claire jazz students or alumni performing holiday classics like "Good King Wenceslas," "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," "Let It Snow," "Jingle Bells" and "Silent Night."
Directed by Robert Baca, the ensemble's newest CD also includes performances by Michael Andrew and Five by Design.
Order information can be found at:
http://www.uwec.edu/mus-the/JazzStudies/JazzCD_ChristmasDay.htm
News for the Week:
Monday, December 11th :
University Bookstore Book Collection: The University Bookstore is working with the Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in its Give a Kid a Book project for 2006. The University Bookstore will begin accepting books today, and will offer discounts on clothing and gift purchases to those who make donations. The bookstore will forward donations to the Friends of the Library on Dec. 14, but will continue to accept donations through December 22nd.
Foster Gallery Exhibit: Works by five UW-Eau Claire bachelor of fine arts degree candidates will be on display through Dec. 15 in the Foster Gallery of the Haas Fine Arts Center. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 1 to 4:30 p.m. weekends.
Tuesday, December 12th:
Planetarium Program: "Legends of the Winter Sky," will explore the constellations of December and their mythology. The show is recommended for adults and children 10 and older. Tickets are $1 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 7 p.m.
Men's Basketball: College of St. Scholastica at Zorn Arena, 7 p.m.
Wrestling: Lawrence University at McPhee, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, December 13th:
University Theatre: Featuring Martin McDonagh's "The Cripple of Irishman," directed by Terry Allen.
Set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland in 1934, the play is a strange comic tale in the great tradition of Irish storytelling.
Tickets, available at the Service Center, are $9 for the public, $7 for those 62 and older, $6 for those 17 and younger and UW-Eau Claire faculty/staff, or $5 for UW-Eau Claire students. Kjer Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Through Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 14th:
The Dulany Holiday Buffet: Blugold Dining invites UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff, students and the public to its Holiday Buffet, which will feature smoked pit ham, Szechwan beef, chicken Kiev, lasagna Bechamel, holiday pinwheels and more. The cost is $7.50 per person and includes beverage and dessert. Call 836-5261 for reservations. The Dulany, Davies Center, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WAGE Reading Discussion:
Participants will discuss "More and More Young Women Choose Surgical 'Perfection.'" For more information, e-mail: wage@uwec.edu. Women's and Gender Equity Center, McIntyre Library, Rooms 2101 and 2103, 3:30 p.m.
Friday, December 15th:
Kids' Night Out Program: Blugold athletic teams and coaches will lead activities and games for children ages 5-12. The cost is $10 per child.
For more information, call Todd Glaser at 836-3093. McPhee Physical Education Center, 6 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 16th:
Winter Commencement: Winter commencement exercises for 740 UW-Eau Claire students will be held in Zorn Arena. Candidates from the College of Business, College of Education and Human Sciences, and College of Nursing and Health Sciences will receive degrees during a 9:30 a.m. ceremony.
Candidates from the College of Arts and Sciences and candidates for master's degrees will receive degrees during a 2 p.m. ceremony. A reception for graduates and guests will follow each ceremony in the Spruce-Tamarack Room of Davies Center.
Children's Planetarium Program:
With the help of a talking astronomy book and their vivid imaginations, two kids blast off on a journey through outer space during today's show, "Secrets of the Cardboard Rocket."
Tickets are $1 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 11 a.m.
Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony Concert: The Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony will present its winter concert. It will be Eugene Power's first concert as conductor and director of the group, which is comprised of area students in grades 6-12 and UW-Eau Claire student section leaders.
Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 3 p.m.
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Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226
836-3259
isaacsbj@uwec.edu
Nurturing Thought:
"Don't hurry. Don't worry. Do your best and let it rest."
~?
December 4th, 2006
Hello All,
The countdown begins 'til finals week. I know that some of you are in the midst of situations that "you just didn't need right now!".
This time of year is not necessarily "the most wonderful time of year" for everyone. If you are feeling stressed, depressed, in need of extra help, remember the UWEC Counseling Center offers free counseling to students. Call 836-5521 or stop in the office at Old Library 2122 to schedule an appointment.
The Academic Skills Center helps students with study tips, test anxiety and a variety of other issues. Staff are located in Old Library 2112 (phone 836-5844) if you would like some assistance before finals. I am here for you, too, to offer an ear or refer to resources on campus and in the community that I am aware of. Just ask!
Today-Chancellor's Round Table, 4pm, Presidents Room, Davies Center. Discussion on nontraditional students and outreach and involvement. Try to be there to voice your opinion!
Reading Partner's Program:
Reading Partners to celebrate literacy Dec. 5
More than 190 UW-Eau Claire and community volunteers, as well as more than 200 Eau Claire Area School District students and their siblings who participate in the Reading Partners program, will celebrate literacy at an open house from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Chippewa Valley Museum.
Each family attending will receive a bookshelf created by a local Eagle Scout as his project. Along with the bookshelf , the children will receive books from a First Book grant, UW-Eau Claire students and the Reading Partners program.
Through Reading Partners, university student volunteers go to the homes of participating children for at least an hour a week to provide reading opportunities as well as mentoring. For more information, contact Lucianne Boardman, Reading Partner program director, at 836-5964, lboardman@ecasd.k12.wi.us or boardml@uwec.edu.
News for the Week:
For comprehensive listings of events, go to http://www.uwec.edu/home/ and click on Calendar of Events, News/Information or Things to Do.
Tuesday, December 5th:
Planetarium Program: "Legends of the Winter Sky," will explore the constellations of December and their mythology. The show is recommended for adults and children 10 and older. Tickets are $1 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 7 p.m.
Thursday, December 7th:
University Bookstore Holiday Open House: Faculty, staff, students and community members are invited to enjoy coffee, hot cider, cookies and bars. University Bookstore, Davies Center, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Also Dec. 8.
WAGE Panel Discussion: The Women's and Gender Equity Center is sponsoring a panel discussion titled "Exploitation in the Media" to raise awareness on the effects of the media on gender. Panelists will include Stacy Thompson, English; and representatives from the Center for Awareness of Sexual Assault, Students Coming Together to Promote Eating Disorder Awareness and Positive Body Image and WAGE. Alumni Room, Davies Center, 5 p.m.
Campus Films: "The Chorus." (France/Switzerland/Germany 2004, 96 min., directed by Christophe Barratier, in French with subtitles, rated PG-13.) Set in 1948 post-war France at a boarding school for troubled boys, a mild-mannered new teacher has just arrived, only to find himself surrounded by prepubescent thieves, inveterate liars, unapologetic rebels and lost souls beyond reach. Sponsored by the International Film Society. Tickets are $2 at the Service Center for IFS members and UW-Eau Claire faculty/staff or $1 for UW-Eau Claire students. Davies Theatre, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Through Dec. 10.
University Theatre: Featuring Martin McDonagh's "The Cripple of Inishmaan," directed by Terry Allen. Set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland in 1934, the play is a strange comic tale in the great tradition of Irish storytelling. Tickets, available at the Service Center, are $9 for the public, $7 for those 62 and older, $6 for those 17 and younger and UW-Eau Claire faculty/staff, or $5 for UW-Eau Claire students. Kjer Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Through Dec. 9 and Dec. 13-16 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 10 at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, Deccember 10th:
32nd Annual Holiday Concerts: The free concerts, which have been the department of music and theatre arts and the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's gift to the Eau Claire community for more than three decades, will feature performances by the Symphonic Choir, Symphony Orchestra, The Singing Statesmen, Women's Concert Chorale, Concert Choir and Wind Symphony. In conjunction with the concert, the UW-Eau Claire chapter of Mortar Board will collect new children's books for the Give-a-Kid-a-Book program. Audience members are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped children's book to donate. Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance at the Service Center or online. Zorn Arena, 2 and 5 p.m.
Blugold Performance of the Air: A weekly broadcast on WUEC radio, 89.7 FM, featuring the talents of UW-Eau Claire students and faculty. Today's featured group: 2005 Holiday Concert, 6 p.m.
Monday, December 11th:
Community forum-"Character Education: South Middle School Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) in cooperation with the Eau Claire Area School District is pleased to inform you of an exciting initiative that is being explored, namely the establishment of a community-wide Character Education Program for all schools and the Eau Claire Community.
Character Education is a community effort to create moral behaviors where respect, honesty and kindness are modeled, taught, expected, celebrated, and continuously practiced in everyday interactions.
You are cordially invited to join us on Monday, December 11, at 7:00 p.m., in the South Middle School Auditorium, as Sandy Swartz, coordinator of Character in Action, School District of Jefferson, shares with us "The Jefferson Way" - in the schools, community and businesses. This presentation will illustrate Jefferson's character education initiative, which involves over 200 businesses, all of the public and private schools in Jefferson and the local churches.
Mrs. Swartz will describe what character education is, the outcomes for a school and community once integrated and take us step-by-step through the process that the School District of Jefferson utilized to become known state-wide for it's initiative. Jefferson's Character in Action project has received numerous awards and recognition from Governor Doyle, Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin and State Superintendent of Schools Elizabeth Burmaster.
Winterim Course Opportunity:
This is a message from the instructors of IDIS 301 and they LOVE having nontraditional students in their class: Can you believe, two "different" professors have been teaching a "delectable" class in a "deranged" manner at the UW-Eau Claire for almost 10 years? It is true! And it is the "best kept secret" regarding interim and winterim classes. We have decided to keep this secret no longer, so we are inviting you to join us in January of 2007 to explore body/mind connections in a warm, wintery manner. You can join us in this venture from wherever you are, as this is an online adventure.
The course is Exploration in Mind/Body Connections, taught by Dr. Robert S. Tomlinson, Psychology and Dr. Susan D. Moch, Family Health Nursing. We bring a great variety of majors together to explore both experience and literature around mind/body connections. We dig deep and listen to each other in a manner that makes January in Wisconsin pass very quickly. Join us! You will be thankful for the opportunity. We have tantalizing testimony regarding the class from Art, Physics, Philosophy, Biology, Nursing, Psychology, Kinesiology, Education, and Business majors.
Commencement: Commencement Dec. 16:
First of all--congratulations to all of you who are graduating on December 16th! A few of you have emailed me looking for additional commencement tickets. If anyone is NOT attending the ceremony or has EXTRA tickets to share, please let me know so we can give them to others who are looking for extras. Thank you in advance.
Billing Notice:
Winterim Session 2007 bills will be sent via e-mail to all students on: Thursday, December 7, 2006
Spring Semester 2007 bills will be sent via e-mail to all students on: Friday, December 8, 2006.
Final exam schedule available online: The final exam schedule for the fall 2006 semester is available online. An official individualized exam schedule is available through MyBlugold. For more information, contact Marge Frankenberger at frankema@uwec.edu or 836-3838
University Bookstore Book Collection: The University Bookstore is working with the Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in its Give a Kid a Book project for 2006. The University Bookstore will begin accepting books today, and will offer discounts on clothing and gift purchases to those who make donations. The bookstore will forward donations to the Friends of the Library on Dec. 14, but will continue to accept donations through Dec. 22.
Foster Art Gallery Exhibit: Works by five UW-Eau Claire bachelor of fine arts degree candidates will be on display through Dec. 15 in the Foster Gallery of the Haas Fine Arts Center. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 1 to 4:30 p.m. weekends.
Kids' Night Out program offered by Blugold athletic teams:
Blugold athletic teams and coaches will lead activities and games for children ages 5-12 during several Friday evenings throughout the academic year. The program will be held in the McPhee Physical Education Center from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 15; Feb. 23, March 9 and April 27, 2007. The cost is $10 per child per night of attendance. For more information, call Todd Glaser at 836-3093.
Did you know about these community opportunities?
CHRISTMAS MORNING FREE BREAKFAST AND GIFTS: For the last 13 years, The Community Table has had a team of volunteers prepare and serve Christmas breakfast. This year is no exception.
Breakfast will be served from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at The Community Table located at 1300 First Avenue in Eau Claire (near Luther Hospital). They also have gifts for everyone that comes in.
The gifts are really nice things including portable CD players for the teens, microwaves or DVD players and food for families, coloring books for the tots, and clothing for babies. They also will have drawings for bicycles and other great gifts. This is a wonderful opportunity for families on a limited budget.
If you want more information contact Nadine Jentzsch, Director, (715) 835-4977.
Free Credit Report: After the holidays might be a good time to check your credit report. Did you know you can get a free credit report each year? To receive one you may call 1-877-322-8228 or go to this website: www.annualcreditreport.com. Also, if you have had credit accounts in the past but have paid them off and are no longer using them you should send letters to the creditors to close your accounts. Having an open account even with a zero balance can negatively affect your credit rating.
West Central Wisconsin's Building Re-Use Center Helping the Homeless:
Building Hope, a building supply warehouse reuse center, is a place to donate and shop for quality new and used building supplies including doors, windows, kitchen and bath cabinets, plumbing fixtures, carpet or carpet tiles, and other miscellaneous construction related items.
All proceeds from sales will go to help fund services to the poor, homeless, and disadvantaged served by HGM. Donations are accepted during normal store hours at both HGM store locations.
A pickup service is also available for large items; call for details. All donations are tax deductible.
A major determinant on the store's success will be and has been a loyal volunteer and donor base. This is the first store of its kind anywhere in west central Wisconsin.
Hope Gospel Mission Building Hope, 2108 Western Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54703. Phone: (715) 838-2084.
Have a great Week!
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Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226
836-3259
isaacsbj@uwec.edu
Nurturing Thought:
"Grant me the courage not to give up even though I think it is hopeless."
~US Navy Admiral Chester W. Nimitz
November 27th, 2006
Hello All,
I hope that you had a restful and blessed Thanksgiving break and are refreshed and ready for the last stretch of the semester. I can hardly believe that it is nearly December and finals week is only three weeks away! I have some exciting news to share with you regarding a fellow nontraditional student. Barbara Weisenberger, Theatre Arts Major, has been selected to deliver the commencement speech for the 2 p.m. ceremony on Dec. 16th. What a great tribute to nontraditional students! Congratulations to Barbara!
Speaking of commencement, several of you emailed me about needing additional commencement tickets. I spoke with Service Center staff and they will not be doing a second round of ticket distribution. I was told that your best bet for getting more tickets is to put a notice on the Want Ads board in Davies Center asking for additional tickets and looking for ads from those who have extras to give. Also "word of mouth"--speak to others to let them know you are looking. Good luck!
SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE IS THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1ST!
Time Management workshop:
Sponsored by NSS, this Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m. If you would like to learn tips on how to spend your time wisely, plan to attend. Please call 836-3259 to register or email me to RSVP (so I will have enough handouts available).
Starting a Support Group for Single Parents:
I am in the process of organizing a new support group for single parents at UWEC. If you are a single parent (either male or female) and would like to be a part of such a group please reply to my email. I would like to get together one time before the semester ends and continue on in the next semester.
____ Yes! I would love to be part of the single parent support group.
Mornings are best_____ Afternoons are best _____ Noon hours are best _____
____ No, I cannot be involved right now but am interested in future meetings.
Two things I read this week that I want to share with you:
--Try this breathing technique: Prolong and deepen your exhaling breaths to calm yourself.
--Did you know loneliness is bad for your health--especially as we get older? According to Travis and Regina (2001) one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself is to cultivate vibrant friendships.
Christmas with Dave Rudolf Comedy Concert:
It is a comedy concert for families with kids of all ages. Rudolf is a singer, songwriter and children's book author who has entertained families and children with his wit and musical talent for more than 20 years. Tamarack Room, Davies Center, 3:30 p.m. FREE! Snacks available. Donations of non-perishable food items for local food pantries are requested.
News for the Week:
Make special note of the Chancellor's Roundtable on Monday, December 4th, listed below.
"Reach Out for Respect Week":
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Peer Diversity Educators have designated the week of Nov. 27-Dec.1 as "Reach Out for Respect Week."
The week is an effort to promote respect both in the local and campus community and internationally.
This year, Reach Out for Respect Week will be focused on making a difference through a school supply drive. PDE will also be collecting new or good quality used school supplies and soccer equipment to send to a rural school, Lucas Memorial Primary School in Durban, South Africa, as part of Reach Out for Respect Week.
Donation boxes will be placed in most of the residence halls and in Davies Center in front of the Diversity Resource Center, located across from the University Bookstore.
The group will be accepting money for school uniforms as well, and Oak Ridge Hall will hold a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, to raise funds for the school.
Tuesday, November 28th:
Planetarium Program: "The Stargazer," about becoming an astronomer, is narrated by the voice of Uhura from the original Start Trek series. The show is recommended for adults and children 10 and older. Tickets are $1 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 7 p.m.
Artists Series: The five-person acoustic band Colcannon will perform two Celtic holiday concerts. Playing old and new music in the Irish tradition, Colcannon has developed a unique contemporary style that remains in firm touch with the heart and essence of traditional Celtic music. Tickets, available at the Service Center, are $15 for the public, $13 for those 62 and older and UW System/CVTC faculty/staff, or $5 for those 17 and younger and UW System/CVTC students. Schofield Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Also Nov. 29.
Wednesday, November 29th:
Student Ensemble Recital: Featuring the Opera Workshop Ensemble, directed by Mitra Sadeghpour. Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 5 p.m.
Women's Basketball: UW-Stout at Zorn Arena, 7 p.m.
Artists Series: Featuring Colcannon. Schofield Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
Faculty Ensemble Recital: Featuring the Faculty Woodwind Quintet, made up of Tim Lane, flute; Christa Garvey, oboe; Richard Fletcher, clarinet; Kristine Fletcher, bassoon; and Verle Ormsby Jr., French horn. Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 30th:
Foster Gallery Exhibit: Works by five UW-Eau Claire bachelor of fine arts degree candidates will be on display through Dec. 15 in the Foster Gallery of the Haas Fine Arts Center. An opening reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 2 in the gallery. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 1 to 4:30 p.m. weekends.
WAGE Reading Discussion: Participants will discuss "White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack." For more information, e-mail wage@uwec.edu. Women's and Gender Equity Center, McIntyre Library, Rooms 2101 and 2103, 3:30 p.m.
World AIDS Day Forum/Documentary Screening: A forum discussion about the documentary "Pandemic: AIDS" will led by UW-Eau Claire faculty and community members at 5 p.m. in Hibbard 100. The film, which follows the personal stories of people from five countries who are living with AIDS, will be shown at 7 p.m. in Hibbard 100.
Student Ensemble Recital: Featuring the Voice Ensemble, directed by Mark Mowry. Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 5 p.m.
Campus Films: "The Great Escape." (U.S. 1963, 172 min., not rated, directed by John Sturges.) In 1943, the Germans opened Stalag Luft III, a maximum security prisoner-of-war camp designed to hold even the craftiest escape artists. In doing so, however, the Nazis unwittingly assembled the finest escape team in military history. Sponsored by the University Activities Commission of the Student Senate. Tickets are $2 at the Service Center for IFS members and UW-Eau Claire faculty/staff or $1 for UW-Eau Claire students. Davies Theatre, 7 p.m. Through Dec. 3.
Jazz Ensemble II Concert: The group, directed by Bob Baca, will perform a variety of works. Tickets, available at the Service Center, are $4 for the public; $3 for those 62 and older, 17 and younger and UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff; or free for UW-Eau Claire students. Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 1st:
Jazz Ensemble I Concert: Directed by Bob Baca, the group will perform a Christmas concert. Tickets, available at the Service Center, are $5 for the public; $4 for those 62 and older, 17 and younger and UW-Eau Claire faculty/staff; or $1.50 for UW-Eau Claire students. Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.
UAC Cabin/Local Talent: Featuring acoustic guitarist/vocalist Amy Oppriecht. The Cabin, Davies Center, 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 2nd:
Children's Planetarium Program: With the help of a talking astronomy book and their vivid imaginations, two kids blast off on a journey though outer space during today's show, "Secrets of the Cardboard Rocket." Tickets are $1 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 11 a.m.
Men's Hockey: College of St. Scholastica at Hobbs Ice Arena, 7 p.m.
Campus Films: "The Great Escape." Davies Theatre, 7 p.m.
UAC Special Event: Favorite classics and new holiday songs will be performed by Twin Cities gospel great Robert Robinson and special guests Golly Collison, the Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir and the UW-Eau Claire Gospel Choir. Call the Service Center at 715-836-3727 for ticket prices. Zorn Arena, 7:30 p.m.
UAC Cabin/Local Talent: Featuring local folk/indie artist Drew: The Seveland. The Cabin, Davies Center, 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 3rd:
Symphonic Choir Concert: Directed by Alan Rieck, the group will perform a variety of works. Tickets, available at the Service Center, are $5 for the public; $4 for those 62 and older, 17 and younger and UW-Eau Claire faculty/staff; or $1.50 for UW-Eau Claire students. Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 2 p.m.
Men's Hockey: UW-Superior at Hobbs Ice Arena, 2:30 p.m.
Monday, December 4th:
University Bookstore Book Collection: The University Bookstore is working with the Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in its Give a Kid a Book project for 2006. The University Bookstore will begin accepting books today, and will offer discounts on clothing and gift purchases to those who make donations. The bookstore will forward donations to the Friends of the Library on Dec. 14, but will continue to accept donations through Dec. 22.
Chancellor's Roundtable: Students are invited to discuss campus issues with Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich and his staff. Monday, Dec. 4th, Presidents Room, Davies Center, 4 p.m. ALL NONTRADITIONAL STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND IF POSSIBLE! The first item to be discussed is ways to increase involvement and outreach for nontraditional students! Come and share your expert advice!
Exploitation in the Media Panel Discussion:
Thursday, December 7th 5:00pm-6:00pm Alumni Room, Davies Center
Come listen to the panelists' perspectives on how media represents both men and women in a variety of media texts and what implications this has on society. Peer Diversity Educators will begin the discussion with their presentation "Women in the Media."
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Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226
836-3259
isaacsbj@uwec.edu
Nurturing Thought:
"When it comes down to it, friends, family, loved ones and acquaintances who make you feel more alive, happy and optimistic are some of the most important treasures in life."
~Dr. Andrew Weil
November 22nd, 2006
News and Tips for this week--it's brief.
I mainly wanted to send you all a note to say, "HAVE A BLESSED THANKSGIVING"!! I don't care who you are or what your situation may be today, we ALL have things to be thankful for. Take time to think about it.
Chili Feed 2006:
You and your family are invited to the Office of Multicultural Affairs' College Preview Weekend, CHILI FEED 2006
Friday, December 1st from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Tamarack Room, Davies Center
Meet & veggie chili with all the fixin's--Native American Fry Bread Tacos
Join other UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff, students and prospective students for our semi-annual Chili Feed.
Please RSVP on or before Monday, Nov. 27, 2006 to websteck@uwec.edu or call Christine Webster at (715) 836-3367.
Family Resource Center:
Family Resource Center for Eau Claire County: Look at the website for Family Resource Center www.frcec.org to see all the activities and resources available for parents in Eau Claire county. They offer a variety of workshops and play activities for families with children of all ages.
I would direct your attention in particular to the "Single Parent Connection" discussions. Share a light meal and connect with other single parents as timely topics are discussed. Meetings will be held at Truax Head Start Center on 623 Truax Blvd in Eau Claire. Upcoming sessions are on Mondays from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on December 11th, January 8th, and February 12th. Childcare is available.
Check out all the other events available, everything from "Date with Dad" to "Mom's Night Out", to "The Art of Family Negotiation". For more details look at the website or call 833-1735, or drop in at the center, 2105 Heights Drive in Eau Claire.
FREE CHRISTMAS MEAL!:
A currently enrolled nontraditional student works for a company who is going to deliver dinners to families of need for the Christmas season. If you or someone you know could use a totally free dinner (turkey, potatoes, vegetables, etc.) for the holiday season please email peckka@uwec.edu. The exact date they would be distributing meals is not yet known, but she will let you know the details. If you have any other questions please email her.
Christmas with Dave Rudolf Comedy Concert:
It is a holiday comedy concert for families which is FREE and it will be on Sunday, December 3rd, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Tamarack, Davies Center.
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Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226
836-3259
isaacsbj@uwec.edu
Nurturing Thought:
"Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy."
~Jacques Maritain, Philosopher
November 13th, 2006
Hello All! I am sure some of you are delighted to have the snow that came this past week. It certainly has put me in the Christmas spirit--and it is not even Thanksgiving yet! I want to wish you all an early "Happy Thanksgiving" since I will be in Madison the beginning of next week and will not get a newsletter out to you. I hope that a few days break will be useful and helpful to you. I especially hope that you will take a few minutes to reflect on all in your life that you have to be thankful for. It is easy to dwell on the "not so good things" happening to us, but if we take a moment to think of all the wonderful things that are going right, we can't help but feel a sense of awe and thankfulness.
WANTED: If you are graduating in December and have extra tickets to share with a fellow nontrad graduate, please let me know. I heard from a student who is looking for 6 additional tickets for the afternoon ceremony.
REMINDER: TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM FULL-SEMESTER CLASSES AS WELL AS FROM THE UNIVERSITY (with W's).
REMINDER: If you would still like to register for free Christmas gifts for your children through the Women in Higher Education gift give-away on campus, please contact Patti See in the Academic Skills Center, or reply to my email and I will get you connected. This is a very nice way to help stretch your holiday dollars. Please reply by this Friday, November 17th.
SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 1.
NEWS & EVENTS:
CLOTHING SALE AT UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE: 25% OFF Champion Sweatshirts and sweat pants November 13-27. Do some early Christmas shopping!
2006 Flu Vaccine Clinics on Campus:
Nov. 14, 10 am-1:30 pm Badger Room-Davies Center and 5-7 p.m. Hilltop Center
Nov. 15, 10 am-2 pm - Menomonie Room, Davies Center and 5 -7p.m. Hilltop Lounge
Tuesday, November 14th: Preventing School Violence--from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at DeLong Middle School auditorium. For more information look at this website, www.eauclairepromis.org or call Patti Iverson at 852-3002.
Latvian Ensemble Performance: Putni, a Latvian women's vocal ensemble that has received accolades in many countries, will perform at UW-Eau Claire as part of its 14-concert tour of the United States. The group's specialty is music of the 20th century, although they also perform classical pieces and Latvian folk music. Davies Theatre, 7 p.m.
Planetarium Program: "Wonders of Deep Space," illustrates how we learned that galaxies exist, how stars are born and how their lives end. The show is aimed at adults and children 10 and older. Tickets are $1 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 7 p.m.
Thursday, November 16th: Hollywood's Portrayal of Sexual Assault at 5:00 p.m. in HHH 100
Discussion to be led by Dr. Stacy Thompson (English) Brief clips will be shown from: The Accused, Whatever, and North Country. Sponsored by:Women's And Gender Equity Center (WAGE), Old Library 2101 & 2103
Friday, Nov. 17th: Men's Hockey: UW-River Falls at Hobbs Ice Arena, 7 p.m.
UAC Concert: Popular regional jam bands God Johnson and Family Groove Company will perform. Tickets, available at the Service Center and at the door, are $5 for the public or $3 for UW-Eau Claire students. Council Fire Room, Davies Center, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 18th: Children's Planetarium Program: "Lifestyles of the Stars," is a kids' show which will feature the Astrobus and a tour of the stars. Tickets are $1 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 11 a.m.
Women's Hockey. UW-River Falls at Hobbs Ice Arena, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 19th: Women's Concert Chorale Concert: Directed by Alan Rieck, the group will perform a variety of works. Tickets, available at the Service Center, are $5 for the public; $4 for those 62 and older, 17 and younger and UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff; or $1.50 for UW-Eau Claire students. Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 2 p.m.
Symphony Band/Wind Symphony Concert: Wind Symphony, directed by R. Mark Heidel, and Symphony Band, directed by Phillip Ostrander, will perform a variety of works. Russel Mikkelson, a UW-Eau Claire graduate and director of bands at The Ohio State University, will be featured as a guest conductor. Tickets, available at the Service Center, are $5 for the public; $4 for those 62 and older, 17 and younger and UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff; or $1.50 for UW-Eau Claire students. Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 5 p.m.
There are several opportunities for FREE Thanksgiving meals in our community:
Boys and Girls Club, 201 E. Lake St., open to club members and their families, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 5:30-7:30PM
The Community Table, Nov 23 from 11:30 - 1:30. They will also be serving Christmas breakfast.
Hope Gospel Mission, 8 S. Farewell St. in Eau Claire, Nov. 23, 12 noon to 2PM.
On Thanksgiving Day, Noon to 3:00 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1314 E. Lexington Blvd. Eau Claire. For more information call 832-6601
Ask me for further information. They are also looking for volunteers to help with the meals.
LOOKING FOR WORK?
GSI Commerce is looking for part-time seasonal employees. Flexible scheduling for evening and weekend shifts--$11.00/hr. Apply online at www.gsicommerce.com.
BUILDING HOPE:
Western Wisconsin's building material re-use center for low-cost home improvement shopping. 2108 Western Ave. Eau Claire. Phone: 838-2084
Holiday and Winter Budget Tips:
Need winter coats and boots for you or your children but just not enough funds right now? Ask me about vouchers for free clothes from Goodwill or the Hope Gospel Bargain Center.
Holiday Spending Tips:
1. Write down the amount you want to spend in each category--gifts, travel, postage/shipping, decorating, greeting cards, entertainment, food, etc.
2. Write down the people you want to shop for and divide your budget accordingly.
3. Write down gift ideas for people on your list and comparison shop online before heading to the stores.
4. Add total expenses in your categories and be sure to stick to your budget when out shopping.
5. Separate your needs from your wants.
6. Do not use credit cards for holiday shopping if at all possible.
SAVE THE DATE:
TIME MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP--Wednesday, November 29th. Choose from session one at 11:00 a.m. in the Arrowhead Room of Davies Center, or session two at 5:00 p.m. in the Career Resource Lab, Schofield 220. Please RSVP to me.
Sunday, December 3rd:
Dave Rudolph's Family Christmas Concert at 3:30 p.m. in Council Fire Room-Davies Center. More information to follow.
DID YOU KNOW....?
.....there are several rooms in the McIntyre Library to be used for group study projects?
.....it is only six weeks until final exams week? Seven weeks until Christmas?
.....library staff is available to answer ANY question you have on using the library and finding material? Save yourself time--just ask!
.....the original Blugold System will be discontinued at the end of this semester? You will want to become familiar with registering for classes on MyBlugold.
.....you need only be enrolled for 6 or more credits as an undergraduate student to be considered for financial aid?
As we near the end of the fall semester, please keep in mind that there are several campus resources available to you if you are needing some extra help--the Academic Skills Center, Counseling Services, the office of Nontraditional Student Services. Please let me know if I can connect you with any office staff.
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My closing Nurturing Thought will be a little longer this time. For those of you who may be experiencing grief this holiday season, I want to offer you some special words (taken from Hospice Ties, a newsletter from Northwest Wisconsin HomeCare). To all, take care--and my wishes for a peaceful, reflective Thanksgiving day.
Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah can be particularly difficult for people who have lost a friend or family member, especially within the last year. Times that were once looked upon with happy anticipation can now be filled with sadness and apprehension over how to "celebrate" when that special someone is no longer there. Here are some suggestions that may be helpful:
Embrace the memories--while making new traditions, remember the old.
Share your memories--it's good to laugh and cry.
Plan ahead--you may want to make some changes. Do things you feel are necessary, not what you think others may feel you should do.
Ask for what you need and accept help--remember others are grieving too and may wish to be a part of your plans. Tell people what you need.
Be kind to yourself--get the rest, nourishment and affection you need and focus on what you want to do. Be tolerant and compassionate toward yourself.
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Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226
836-3259
isaacsbj@uwec.edu
November 6th, 2006
Greetings of a new week! I hope you will be able to take part in some of the activities that we have scheduled this week to honor and recognize nontraditional students at UW-Eau Claire--YOU!!
REMINDER OF THIS WEEKS EVENTS HONORING NONTRADITIONAL STUDENTS AT UW-EAU CLAIRE:
Tuesday, Nov. 7: Bake Sale in Schneider Social Sciences lobby, 8 am - noon. Brown Bag, Noon - 1 pm in Badger Room, Davies Center
Tuesday, Nov. 7: Budget Management and Financial Counseling Presentation,
2:00 - 3:00 pm, Wisconsin Room, Davies Center. Cookies & apple cider served.
Weds, Nov. 8: Dinner at El Patio on Water St. 6:00 p.m. Jazz at Night in The Cabin in Davies Center, 8:00 pm. (RSVP to me by Weds. a.m.).
Thurs., Nov. 9: Stress Management Brown Bag, (we're playing Relaxation Bingo!) Noon - 1:00 pm, Arrowhead Room, Davies Center.
Friday, Nov. 10: Singing Statesman Concert, Gantner Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. Cost. $1.50 for UWEC students.
Sat, Nov. 11: Hot dogs & hot chocolate, UWEC Children's Center, 11:30 am, followed by a 12:30 pm special showing at the UWEC Planetarium for nontraditional students & families. (RSVP to me required).
SCHOLARHSIP INFORMATION:
Several scholarships have upcoming deadlines of December 1. Check out scholarships targeted for nontraditional students online at: http://www.uwec.edu/advising/nss/scholar.htm. Other scholarship information is available on the Financial Aid web page: http://www.uwec.edu/finaid/aid/index.htm.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Last day to file withdrawal from the university with "W"s is November 13.
Spring class registration begins Nov. 8 (day and time assigned). $100 down payment required prior to registering.
SURVEY QUESTIONS:
Would you have found it helpful to have had a basic keyboarding class when you first started at UWEC? _____ Yes ____ No
Would you still be interested in such a brush-up session? _____ Yes _____ No
SOME OTHER CAMPUS EVENTS FOR THE WEEK:
Thursday, Nov. 9:
Friends of Diversity Network Meeting: Faculty, staff and students interested in diversity are invited to gather in an informal setting to share ideas. Meetings will be held monthly. For more information, contact Kimberly Barrett at barretka@uwec.edu. The Dulany, Davies Center, 4 to 6 p.m.
Campus Films: "Rocky Road to Dublin." (Ireland 1968/2004, directed by Peter Lennon -1968/Paul Duane - 2004, 100 min., in black and white/color, not rated.) This film is a provocative and revealing portrait of Ireland in the 1960s, a society characterized by a stultifying educational system, a morally repressive and politically reactionary clergy, a myopic cultural nationalism, and a government which seemingly knew no boundary between church and state.
Sponsored by the International Film Society.
Tickets are $2 at the Service Center for IFS members and UW-Eau Claire faculty/staff or $1 for UW-Eau Claire students.
Davies Theatre, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Through Nov. 12.
Saturday, Nov. 11 & Sunday, Nov. 12:
Hmong New Year Celebration: For information, call the Hmong Mutual Assistance Association at 715-832-8420. Olson Addition, McPhee Center, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Women's Hockey: College of St. Benedict at Hobbs Ice Arena, 2 p.m.
Men's Hockey: Hamline University at Hobbs Ice Arena, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 12:
University Symphony Orchestra Concert: Directed by Nobuyoshi Yasuda, the group will perform a program of all Russian composers. Tickets, available at the Service Center, are $5 for the public; $4 for those 62 and older, 17 and younger and UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff; or $1.50 for UW-Eau Claire students. Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 2 p.m.
Concert Choir Concert: Directed by Gary Schwartzhoff, the group will perform a variety of works. Tickets, available at the Service Center, are $5 for the public; $4 for those 62 and older, 17 and younger and UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff; or $1.50 for UW-Eau Claire students. Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 5 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 13:
Artists Series: Tonight's performance will feature the James Sewell Ballet performing Gian Carlo Menotti's "Amahl and the Night Visitors." Tickets, available at the Service Center, are $15 for the public, $13 for those 62 and older and UW System/CVTC faculty/staff, or $5 for those 17 and younger and UW System/CVTC students. Zorn Arena, 7:30 p.m.
OASIS ROOM:
For those of you who use the Oasis room--on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. the room will be used by the Jumpstart Program.
HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING PROGRAM:
Reminder to register for the Holiday Gift program at UW-Eau Claire for low-income students with families if you would like to receive assistance this holiday season. Check with me for more details if you have not yet received information.
Parents of Students in the Eau Claire School District: Some of you may be interested in the Eau Claire School District Parent Advisory Council (PAC). Meetings are held the second Monday of each month, 7:00 pm in the Administration Building, 500 Main St., Eau Claire, WI Additional information is available at: http://www.ecasd.k12.wi.us/parentadvisory.
PLANNING AHEAD:
Brown Bag next week:
Tuesday, November 14th. Noon - 1:00 p.m. At this brown bag, Anna Caradella from Western Dairyland's JumpStart program will join us. She can answer any questions you may have on her car purchase program. She will also speak on her experiences at UW-Eau Claire as a nontraditional student and share her (and her husband's--also a UWEC nontrad) success stories!
TIME MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP:
Just in time for finals week and the holidays! Wednesday, November 29th. Two sessions to choose from. Session One: 11:00 a.m. - Noon in the Arrowhead Room of Davies Center. Session Two: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Career Resource Lab, Schofield Hall 230. RSVP to me with session you are planning to attend.
DID YOU KNOW....?
.....there is an abundance of self-help handouts outside the Counseling Center in the hallway if you want resources but are intimidated about making an appointment with a counselor?
.....it is only six weeks until final exams week? Seven weeks until Christmas?
..... the color green symbolizes harmony and serenity? Might want to surround yourself with some green in the next few weeks!
.....there is a new major in "Women's Studies" at UW-Eau Claire?
.....if you do not return your rented textbooks to the bookstore on time at the end of the semester, you may be billed for their purchase?
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Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226
836-3259
isaacsbj@uwec.edu
Nurturing Thought:
"Wake up with a smile and go after life....Live it, enjoy it, taste it, smell it, feel it."
~Joe Knapp
October 30th, 2006
Hello All,
What a beautiful, sunny, warm Monday! Sure does a world of good for our attitudes!
I had the privilege of being a panelist on two separate occasions last week to talk about my major while a UWEC student. I also spoke on my experience with graduate school and what I have done since graduation. Speaking as a panelist reminded me how fortunate I am to have had the opportunity to receive a bachelor's degree from UW-Eau Claire and what an honor that is. I hope that each of you are feeling a sense of awe about your experience here too. You are all doing awesome things as you juggle your time with school, families, and work. Remind yourself of the honor and privilege on tough days.
Our Advising staff was treat to a tour of Career Services, (Schofield Hall 230), today and I was reminded how they have TONS of information and books on career planning and assessments, exploring majors and careers, informational interviews, internships, graduate school options, salary information, job outlook, just to name a few of the counseling. Please take time to stop in to Career Services and look over the wealth of information that they have housed there in a very easy to use format.
No Brown Bag is scheduled for this week but please, take advantage of the TWO offered next week!
Housing:
Chancellor's Hall, the only dormitory on campus to feature spacious apartment style living, is now accepting applications for the 2007-2008 academic year. Application forms are available at all residence hall front desks, the Information Desk in Davies Center and the Housing Office, Towers 112. For more information on the apartments refer to this website: http://www.uwec.edu/housing/ResidenceHalls/Chancellors/index.htm
Automobile Purchase Program--Jumpstart:
JumpStart is an automobile purchase program for economically disadvantaged families. JumpStart helps families of low-income workers through financing and ownership of reliable, fuel-efficient cars. For more information and to determine if you qualify for the program, contact Anna at 836-7511, ext 108. Additional information online at: www.westerndairyland.org.
Reminder of NEXT WEEKS EVENTS Honoring Nontraditional Students at UW-Eau Claire:
Monday, Nov. 6th: Bake Sale in Schneider Social Sciences Lobby, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 7th: Brown Bag Lunch, Noon-1 p.m. in Badger Room, Davies Center
Tuesday, Nov. 7th: Budget Management and Financial Counseling Presentation,
2-3 p.m., Wisconsin Room, Davies Center. Cookies and cider served.
Wednesday, Nov. 8th: Dinner at El Patio on Water Street, 6 p.m.; Jazz at Night in the Cabin in Davies Center, 8 p.m. RSVP to Bonnie.
Thursday, Nov. 9th: Stress Management Brown Bag, Noon-1 p.m., Arrowhead Room, Davies Center
Friday, Nov. 10th: Singing Statesman Concert, Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. Cost is $1.50 for UWEC Students.
Sat., Nov. 11th: Hot dogs & hot chocolate, UWEC Children's Center, 11:30 a.m. followed by a 12:30 p.m. special showing at the UWEC Planetarium for nontraditional students and families. (RSVP is required).
Campus Events This Week:
Tuesday, Oct. 31:
The Dulany 'Haunted Halloween Buffet:' Blugold Dining invites faculty, staff, students and the public to its "Haunted Halloween Buffet." The buffet will feature "rattlin' bones" barbeque ribs, "chicken alfraaaaaido," "spooky beef and vegetable pie," and more. The cost is $7.50 per person and includes beverage and dessert. Call 836-5261 for reservations. The Dulany, Davies Center, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
A number of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire residence halls will sponsor trick or treating for Eau Claire elementary school age and younger children from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 31st. All residence halls will be participating in this event, Murray, Sutherland, Horan and Katherine Thomas Halls will offer lobby-only trick or treating. In Bridgeman, Oak Ridge, Governors, Putnam, Chancellors and Towers Halls, trick or treaters will be able to go door to door throughout the buildings. Participating rooms will be marked with an orange pumpkin decoration, indicating that trick or treaters are welcome. The Towers Halls will provide tour guides.
Planetarium Program: Tonight's show, "More Than Meets the Eye," for adults and children 10 and older, compares naked-eye views of celestial objects with the views from binoculars, small/medium telescopes and professional observatories. Tickets are $1 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show.
Wednesday, Nov. 1st:
Women's Basketball - Blue and Gold game at Zorn Arena, 6 p.m.
Men's Basketball - Blue and Gold at Zorn Arena, 8 p.m.
Jazz at Night - University musicians present the best in jazz, the Cabin, Davies Center, 8 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 2nd:
Campus Films: "The Talented Mr. Ripley," (U.S. 1999, Directed by Anthony Minghella, 139 min., rated R.) To be young, in love and sociopathic. Welcome to the existence of Tom Ripley to fetch his wayward-playboy son, Dickie Greenleaf, back to America. Upon arriving in Italy, Ripley becomes obsessed with Dickie, his posh lifestyle and his beautiful expatriate girlfriend, Marge Sherwood. Sponsored by the University Activities Commission of the Student Senate. Tickets are $1 for UW-Eau Claire student. Davies Theatre, 6 and 8:30 p.m. through Nov. 5th.
The Forum: A panel of three veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America will tell their stories during a presentation titled "Iraq War Stories from Those Who Served." Veterans Todd Bowers, James Downen and Mike Krause will discuss their experiences in the war and in coming home, offering a unique and politically valuable perspective on the war as they tell their stories without a media filter. Tickets are available at the Service Center, are $7 for the public, $5 for those 62 and older and UW System/CVTC faculty/staff, or $3 for those 17 and younger and UW System/CVTC students. Zorn Arena, 7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 3rd:
Men's Hockey - University of St. Thomas at Hobbs Ice Arena, 7 p.m.
UAC Cabin/Local Talent - Featuring acoustic singer/songwriter Eric Veenendaal. The Cabin, Davies Center, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 4th:
Mall of America Trip: University Recreation & Sport Facilities is sponsoring a trip to the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN. A bus will leave Towers Hall at 8 p.m. and return to campus around 5 p.m. The cost is $20 per person, and must be paid in advance at the University Recreation & Sport Facilities office in Hilltop Center. For more information, contact Andy Jepsen at jepsenan@uwec.edu or 836-2176.
Planetarium Program: "Lifestyles of the Stars," is a kids' show which will feature the Astrobus and a tour of the stars. Tickets are $1 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show, L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 11 a.m.
Men's Hockey - St. Mary's University at Hobbs Ice Arena
Wind Symphony/Indianhead Honors Band Concert - The groups, directed by R. Mark Heidel, will perform a variety of works. Guest artist Brian Grivna will be featured as a clarinet soloist. Tickets are $4 at the Service Center, Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 7 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 6th:
National Student Exchange Informational Meeting - Students interested in learning about exchange opportunities are invited to attend. The application process, requirements and timelines for a participating in a 2007-2008 exchange will be explained. Students who have participated in the NSE Program will be available to discuss their experiences and answer questions. For more information, contact Mary K. Ryan-Miller at ryanmk@uwec.edu or 836-2003. Eagle Room, Davies Center, noon-1 p.m., also Nov. 10.
Chancellor's Roundtable - Students are invited to discuss issues with Chancellor Levin-Stankevich and his staff. Presidents Room, Davies Center, 4 p.m.
November 6th - 11th: Celebrate Nontraditional Students at UWEC!
Have a great week!
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Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226
836-3259
isaacsbj@uwec.edu
Nurturing Thought:
"Remember that everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something, has lost something."
~Tip #7 from Life's Little Instruction Book, vol.II by H.Jackson Brown, Jr.
October 24th, 2006
As the mornings become colder and colder I am reminded of what is to follow. Some of you are anxiously awaiting the snow and others are still hanging on to the hope of a warmer weather. I am definitely in the latter group! I have heard that one of the campus organizations will again be offering trick or treating for children in the residence halls on campus. As I learn more information about that I will pass that on to you.
Scholarship Writing Tips Workshop: Tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m. Email me if you are interested in attending.
Registration/Degree Audit Sessions: These workshops will:
* Show you how to access your degree audit and how to interpret it. (There are numerous links that are important for you to use.)
* Explain the registration process, including tips for choosing courses and designing a schedule.
* Provide tips for how to best use the on-line course searching tool and on-line registration.
Registration is required, please call 836-3487 or stop by Schofield 226 or email orientation@uwec.edu to sign up!
Fall Final Exam Schedule is available on Blugold October 27th.
Winterim Registration: Continuous drop/add for winterim classes is happening now through January 2. $100 down payment required before registration.
Last day to withdraw from individual full semester fall classes is November 13th!
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Nontraditional Student Week
I want to remind you of our Nontraditional Student Week coming up November 6-11. You can reply to me by this Friday, the 27th, if you will be joining us for any of the activities scheduled. I need to make arrangements for child care and food. Thank you to those who have already RSVP'd!
The Week's Events:
Monday, November 6th: Bake sale sponsored by Sigma Gamma Zeta II from 8-2 p.m. in Schneider Social Services building mail lobby. Contact me if you are willing to donate some baked goods.
Tuesday, November 7th: Noon-1 p.m. Brown Bag informal gathering to visit with other nontraditional students in the Badger Room, Davies Center.
2-3 p.m. "Financial Counseling and Budget Management Informational Session" presented by David Steines (UWEC Alum) and Renee Kragness (UWEC Nontraditional student) of Catholics Charities. This session is FREE and will be held in the Wisconsin Room, Davies Center. Snacks will be served.
Wednesday, November 8th:
An opportunity to gather as a group and enjoy an evening out. Child care will be available in the Children's Center on campus (cost $2.50/hour, per child). Enjoy dinner at El Patio on Water Street. Meet in Davies Center at the Service/Information Desk at 6:00 p.m. and travel together to Water Street. Then for those who wish to make a longer evening of it, enjoy "Jazz at Night" together on campus in The Cabin in Davies Center. I will need to know how many of you will be needing childcare and how many to reserve a table for at El Patio. Please RSVP (complete form below) to me by Friday, October 27th so I can make arrangements.
Thursday, November 9th:
Noon-1 p.m. "Stress Management Brown Bag," in the Arrowhead Room of Davies Center. After eating your nutritious lunch, relax as I share with you some relaxation tips and play "Relaxation Bingo."
Friday, November 10th:
7:30 p.m. Singing Statesman Concert in the Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center. Anyone interested in attending the concert as a group can meet in the lobby prior to the show. Cost of the concert tickets for UWEC students with and ID is $1.50.
Saturday, November 11th:
FREE hot dogs, hot chocolate, and cookies for you and your child/ren at the Children's Center cafeteria on campus at 11:30 a.m.; followed by a special reserved showing of the planetarium show for our group. If 20 or more people sign up for the show it will be free and will be hello at 12:30 p.m. Fewer than 20 people will be a cost of $1.00 per person and will be held at 11:00 a.m. (followed by the hot dog lunch). I will let you know specific times after I have received RSVP's. Recommended age for the Planetarium show is four and up. When you RSVP to me please indicate numbers of people attending and ages. Please RSVP (below) by Friday, October 27th.
___ Yes, I will donate baked goods for the bake sale on Monday, November 6th.
___ Yes, I will need child care for Wednesday, November 8th, 6-8 p.m. at the UWEC Children's Center ($2.50/hr per child) while I have dinner at El Patio.
__________ Number of Children and ages __________Total number of adults
___ Yes, I plan to attend the Singing Statesman Concert on Friday, November 10th with other nontraditional students.
___ Yes, I plan to attend the Planetarium Show and hot dog lunch on Sat. Nov. 11th from 11:00-aprox. 1 p.m.
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Campus Activities:
Foster Art Gallery Exhibit: Nineteen artists from across the nation, including Gail Schellinger of Eau Claire, will exhibit works in a variety of media, including paintings, photographs and works on paper, to sculpture, video projection, interactive art and installation art during an exhibit titled "Supervision: Responding to the Rise of Surveillance Technology." The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 22nd. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays and 1-4:30 p.m. weekends.
Wednesday, October 25th:
Jazz at Night: University musicians present the best in jazz. The Cabin, Davies Center, 8 p.m.
Thursday, October 26th:
Majors Fair: 10-3 p.m., Council Fire Room, Davies Center. Talk to faculty and students in all departments and pickup information on all majors and minors offered at UWEC.
Jeremy's Market (on-campus Farmer's Market): The last day the farmer's market will be held on campus this semester. It will be open from 7:30-11:30 a.m. on the north sidewalk in front of Zorn Arena.
WAGE Film/Discussion: The Women's and Gender Equity Center will sponsor a screening of the PBS film, "People Like Us: Social Class in America." Barbara Kernan, English/Women's Studies, will lead a film discussion after the screening, Hibbard 102, 4 p.m.
Campus Films: "Primer," (U.S. 2004, directed by Shane Carruth, 77 min., rated PG-13). "Primer" is set in the industrial park/suburban tact-home fringes of an unarmed contemporary city, where two young engineers, Abe and Aaron, are members of a small group of men who work by day for a large corporation while conducting extracurricular experiments on their own time in a garage. Sponsored by the International Film Society. Tickets are $2 at the Service Center for IFS members and UW-Eau Claire faulty/staff or $1 for UW-Eau Claire students. Davies Theatre, 6 and 8:30 p.m. through October 29th.
Friday, October 27th:
Inauguration of Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich. The inauguration of your new chancellor, Brian Levin-Stankevich, will be at 3 p.m. today in Gantner Concert Hall of Haas Fine Arts Center. The inauguration will be broadcast live via internet. To learn more about your chancellor, visit this website: http://www.uwec.edu/chancellor/.
Saturday, October 28th:
Planetarium Program: A Children's version of "More than Meets the Eye," a show that compares naked-eye views of celestial objects with the views from binoculars, telescopes and professional observatories. Tickets are $1 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show, L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 11 a.m.
Sunday, October 29th:
International Folk Fair: Davies Center once again will be transformed into a miniature world with many nationalities and group proudly displaying their cultures. The fair, coordinated by the Center of International Education, is the largest international festival of its kind in the area. Serving as a cultural exchange between exhibitors and visitors to the fair, it includes educational activities for children, live music, colorful cultural exhibits, dancing, craft displays, history, language, culture and a variety of ethnic food. Davies Center, noon-4 p.m. The fair is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Fay Bobb at the Center for International Education, 715-836-4411 or bobbfa@uwec.edu
Student Ensemble Recital: The University Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Paul Kosower, professor of music, will present a concert at 2 p.m. in Gantner Concert Hall of the Haas Fine Arts Center. The program will include Handel's Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No.12 and Bela Bartok's "Romanian Folk Dance." The ensemble will conclude with "Simple Symphony" by Benjamin Britten.
Soprano Mitra Sadeghpour, assistant professor of music, will perform a recital at 5 p.m. in Gantner Concert Hall of the Haas Fine Arts Center. The performance will include Shakespeare's lyrics, set to music by composers such as Franz Schubert, Richard Strauss, Thomas Morley and John Wilson. The final set of selections will include Cole Porter's "I Have Men" and "So In Love," Bernstein's "I Feel Pretty" and "Sing For Your Supper" by Richard Rodgers. All events are free and open to the public.
I hope your semester is going well. Please take advantage of all the campus services that are available to you. If you're not sure---just ask me!
As always, if i can be of any assistance to you, do not hesitate to call, email or stop in Schofield Hall 226.
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Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226
836-3259
isaacsbj@uwec.edu
Nurturing Thought:
"Don't let weeds grow around your dreams."
~Tip #11 from Life's Little Instruction Book, vol. II by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
October 16th, 2006
Hello on this dreary, rainy Monday morning. We are just about at the midpoint of the semester. That may be good news for some of you--and not so good news for others. If you are feeling that you need a little bit of extra help or just tips to keep sane and be successful for the rest of the semester, remember, I can provide you with a whole host of campus resources.
THIS WEEKS NSS NEWS:
BROWN BAG LUNCH
Tuesday, October 17th from noon - 1:00 p.m. in the Maple Room (upper level of Davies Center). Share conversation and down-time with other nontraditional students. Bring your lunch if you wish. Stay for a few minutes or the whole time if you can.
Scholarship Writing Tips Workshop
Wednesday, October 25th. Choose a session to attend---Session I at 11:00 - Noon in the Eagle Room in Davies Center OR Session II at 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in Schofield Hall 226 (NSS Office). Learn tips for writing scholarship essays, what to say --- what not to say, upcoming deadlines. Also learn how to search for scholarships. Presented by NSS. Call 836-3259 to register or email me at isaacsbj@uwec.edu
Registration/Degree Audit Workshops:
Do you have trouble understanding your degree audits or how to register for classes? There are several workshops coming up October 20th - November 7th to show you how to access your degree audit and how to interpret it; and explanation of the registration process; and tips for how to best use the on-line course searching tool and on-line registration. To find out when the workshops are offered (both day and evening hours), and to register, call 836-3487. I will also have an informational sheet posted in the Oasis room. Degree audits will be emailed to students by the end of this week.
Graduate and Professional School Fair:
Career Services and Golden Key International Honor Society are sponsoring the fair on Thursday, October 19th from 9:30 - 1:30 in Zorn Arena. Several graduate and law schools from the UW System, private and public schools around the country will be on hand to share their graduate program information. If you are thinking of a graduate degree you will want to check it out.
A clarification from last weeks newsletter:
Student Senate Nontraditional Student Chair is Helen Bostock and she is just looking for people who might want to be on the committee with her or who may just want to bring some issues to her attention - so that she can bring them up at the meetings - both Senate and Student Life and Diversity.
Campus Events:
There are so many events available to students on campus. Here are some happening this week:
Tuesday, October 17th:
Poetry Reading: Marge Piercy will read from her forthcoming eighteenth poetry collection and from her recent memoir Sleeping with Cats Tuesday, 10/17 at 7:00 p.m. in Davies Theater. It's Free(thanks to many sponsors listed below). Piercy is also the author of seventeen novels including the New York Times bestseller Gone To Soldiers, the national bestseller The Longing of Women, and the classic Woman on the Edge of Time. We're delighted to have a writer of her distinction at UW-Eau Claire. She'll stay for a book signing after the reading. Sponsored by the Chippewa Valley Book Festival, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, English Department, McIntyre Library, Provost's Office, Office of University Research and Sponsored Programs, Student Development and Diversity, and Women's Studies.
Planetarium Program: "More Than Meets the Eye," for adults and children 10 and older, compares naked-eye views of celestial objects with the views from binoculars, small/medium telescopes and professional observatories. Tickets are $1 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 7 p.m.
11th Annual Tunnel of Oppression: Making Our School an Intercultural Community will sponsor this interactive program to raise awareness and educate people about the different types of oppression found in today's society. Participants will be guided through settings aimed at issues of body images, sexual assault, non-native English speakers and oppression of Native Americans. Towers Hall basement, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. through October 18th. Open to the public. More information: http://www.uwec.edu/newsreleases/06/oct/1002tunnelofoppression.htm
Wednesday, October 18th:
Aromatherapy and Self Massage Workshops:
This popular two-part course is a hands-on workshop during which participants will explore the consequences of chronic stress and learn therapeutic methods they can use for managing stress and facilitating relaxation. The fee is $18 for UW-Eau Claire students, faculty and staff and $27 for community members. For more information or to register, contact Vicki Funne Reed at reedvf@uwec.edu or 836-4931. Hilltop Lounge, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., also October 24th.
Environmental Presentation:
Pat Kreitlow will present "Wisconsin's Environmental Past, Present and Future." Sponsored by the Geography 178 "Conservation of the Environment" class. The class has invited local State Senate candidates to address the community. For more information, contact Lisa Theo, Geography and Anthropology, at theolj@uwec.edu, Schofield Auditorium, 11 a.m.
Blugold Dining Joins Quest for Food Drive Record:
Blugold Dining will participate on Wednesday, October 18th in an attempt to break the world record for the largest food drive by a non charitable organization in a 24-hour period. The effort, called Cans Across America, will involve all Sodexho campus dining services across the United States. All donations received at UW-Eau Claire will benefit the Feed My People Food Bank in Eau Claire. Campus organizations, departments, offices, and individuals are encouraged to donate canned food during regular hours of operation at these campus dining locations: Riverview Cafe, The Terrace, Hilltop Center Food Court, Davies Marketplace, Cafe a la Carts, The Little Niagara Inn and Jazzmen's Cafe. For more information or to volunteer to log donations, call the Blugold Dining office at 836-5261.
Thursday, October 19th:
Friends of Diversity Network Meeting:
Faculty, staff and students interested in diversity are invited to gather in an informal setting to share ideas. Meetings will be held monthly. For more information, contact Dr. Kimberly Barrett at barretka@uwec.edu. The Dulany, Davies Center, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Campus Films:
"Ordinary People." (U.S. 1980, 124 min., directed by Robert Redford, rated R). The accidental death of the older son of an affluent family deeply strains the relationships among the bitter mother, the good-natured father, and the guilt-ridden younger son. A classic portrait of family life in the face of tragedy. Robert Redford's award-winning directorial debut is moving and thought provoking. Sponsored by the University Activities Commission of the Student Senate. Tickets are $2 at the Service Center or IFS members and UWEC faculty/staff or $1 for UW-Eau Claire students. Davies Theatre, 6:00 & 8:30 p.m. Begins Thursday, October 19th - October 22nd.
Latin American Studies Week Event:
A roundtable presentation/discussion titled "Volunteering, Service Learning and Internship Possibilities in Latin America" will be held. Alumni Room, Davies Center, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 21st:
Planetarium Program:
"Zubenelgenubi's Magic Sky," is recommended for children 4 and older. Tickets are $1 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show in L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, October 22nd:
UWEC Theatre Presents: 'The Adding Machine':
Performances by UW-Eau Claire's music and theatre arts department of "The Adding Machine" by Elmer Rice, which opened October 12th in Kjer Theatre, will continue through Oct. 22. Additional performances will be given at 7:30 p.m. October 18-21 with a 1:30 p.m. matinee performances scheduled for October 22. "The Adding Machine" tells the story of Mr. Zerro, an anti-hero caught in a dehumanizing technological world. Mr. Zerro learns that he is being replaced by an adding machine. In response, Mr. Zerro kills his boss and embarks on an expressionistic journey through life and after-life. The play, written in 1920s deals with contemporary issues of the 21st century, including racism, technology, job outsourcing, celebrity, cultural debasement and hypocritical moral standards.
Monday, October 23rd:
A Candidate Forum for Chippewa Valley Voters:
Taking place at South Middle School, 2115 Mitscher Avenue, Eau Claire. Invited candidates: Pat Kreitlow and Dave Zien; Terry Moulton and Mike Turner; Ron Brown and Kathleen Vinehout; Rob Kreibich and Jeff Smith. Sponsored by American Association of University Women, League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, Women in Higher Education, and Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health. Why is it important that you come, even if you already know who you are voting for? This forum is sponsored by 4 non-partisan women's groups. The candidates and the community need to know that women's issues are important! Regardless of whether your candidate wins or not. You should meet your representatives in state legislature and know where they stand on issues of importance to women.
Foster Art Gallery Exhibit:
Nineteen artists from across the nation, including Gail Schellinger of Eau Claire, will exhibit works in variety of media, including paintings, photography and works on paper, to sculpture, video projection, interactive art and installation art during an exhibit titled "SUPERvision: Responding to the Rise of Surveillance Technology." An opening reception will be held from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. tonight in the gallery. The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 22.. Gallery Hours are 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Thursdays are from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. on weekends.
Did you know...........
......you could study for a semester or a year at another college or university throughout the country, pay UWEC tuition and fees, and earn credits that count toward your graduation requirements? Interested? Ask me about National Student Exchange.
......the UWEC Children's Center is open each evening, Monday through Thursday until 9:00 p.m. for child care? Cost is $2.50 per hour, per child.
WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION on celebrating Nontraditional Student Awareness Week, November 6 - 10. We will have a variety of events happening on campus for you to enjoy. More information to follow....
Upcoming Halloween Event:
Haunted House in Eau Claire
Oct. 20 & 21 from 6:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Oct. 22 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Oct. 26 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Oct. 27 & 28 from 6:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Oct. 29 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
At the Eau Claire Expo Center on Lorch Avenue (off HWY 94 and 93 intersection behind Eau Claire Ford). Cost is $7 per person but $6 with a non perishable food pantry donation for Hope Gospel Mission. There will also be a waiting area for kids too small to go through. Sponsored by Eau Claire Ski Sprites.
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Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226
836-3259
isaacsbj@uwec.edu
Nurturing Thought:
"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world."
~Anne Frank
October 9th, 2006
Hello Students,
Your friendly news and tips for the week. Fall is definitely in the air as the temperatures are cooler and daylight is diminishing. I hope that you are taking advantage of all that the university has to offer you. I have highlighted a few events in this newsletter that I thought might be of interest to you. For a listing of all events check out the website: www.uwec.edu/eventcal. You can search by day or week.
BROWN BAG LUNCH
Tuesday, October 10th from noon - 1:00 p.m. in the Wisconsin Room (upper level of Davies Center). Share conversation and down-time with other nontraditional students. Bring your lunch if you wish.
Carpooling?
I have heard from a few of you who are traveling a distance to UWEC and would like to find someone to carpool with. Those I have heard from are coming from Greenwood, Rice Lake and Ladysmith. If anyone is commuting from those areas and would like to discuss carpooling let me know and I will connect you.
Scholarship Writing Tip Workshop:
Wednesday, October 25th. Choose a session to attend -- Session I at 11:00 - Noon in the Eagle Room of Davies Center OR Session II at 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in Schofield Hall 226 (NSS Office). Learn tips for writing scholarship essays, what to say - what not to say, upcoming deadlines. Also learn how to search for scholarships. Presented by NSS. Call 836-3259 to register or e-mail me at isaacsbj@uwec.edu
Registration/Degree Audit Workshops:
Do you have trouble understanding your degree audits or how to register for classes? There are several workshops coming up October 20th - November 7th to show you how to access your degree audit and how to interpret it; and explanation of the registration process; and tips for how to best use the on-line course searching tool and on-line registration. To find out when the workshops are offered (both day and evening hours), and to register, call 836-3487. I will also have an informational sheet posted in the Oasis room. Degree audits will be emailed to students by the end of this week.
Student Senate:
Student Senate is looking for a Nontraditional Advisory Chair for Student Senate this year. If you are interested in finding out more about the position please contact your student senate representative, Helen Bostock at bostochr@uwec.edu
Activities/Events:
There are so many events available to students on campus. Here are some happening this week:
Tuesday, October 10th:
Planetarium Program: "Ancient Horizon," a show that explores the sky as interpreted by ancient Egyptians, is recommended for adults and children 13 and older. Tickets are $1 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, October 11th:
Chancellor's Roundtable:
Students are invited to participate in an open discussion with Chancellor Levin-Stankevich and his staff. Presidents Room, Davies Center, 4 p.m.
Women on Wednesdays Presentation:
Dan Freund, a Chippewa Valley attorney and volunteer for Fair Wisconsin, will present "The Constitutional Amendment to Ban Civil Unions and Same-Sex Marriage: A Risky Experiment?" Sponsored by Women in Higher Education with support from the Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Refreshments will be provided. Alumni Room, Davies Center, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 12th:
Jeremy's Market:
On-campus Farmer's Market. The market is open Thursdays from 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. through October 26th, features fresh flowers, produce and cheesecakes. Rain or Shine, north sidewalk in front of Zorn Arena.
Study Abroad Fair:
The fair, sponsored by the Center of International Education, will showcase study abroad programs in nearly 50 countries. Council Fire Room, Davies Center, 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Campus Films:
"Elevator to the Gallows." (France 1958, directed by Louis Malle, 88 min, black and white, with subtitles.) Scheming lovers Julien and Florence engineer the "perfect murder" of her husband. But when Julien attempts to tie up one more loose end, he becomes trapped between floors in the title conveyance, with precious minutes ticking away before the police discover the victim's body. Sponsored by the International Film Society. Tickets are $2 at the Service Center or IFS members and UWEC faculty/staff or $1 for UW-Eau Claire students. Davies Theatre, 6:00 & 8:30 p.m. through October 15th.
Latin American Studies Week Event:
A roundtable presentation/discussion titled "Volunteering, Service Learning and Internship Possibilities in Latin America" will be held. Alumni Room, Davies Center, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Foster Art Gallery Exhibit:
Nineteen artists from across the nation, including Gail Schellinger of Eau Claire, will exhibit works in variety of media, including paintings, photography and works on paper, to sculpture, video projection, interactive art and installation art during an exhibit titled "SUPERvision: Responding to the Rise of Surveillance Technology." An opening reception will be held from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. tonight in the gallery. The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 22.. Gallery Hours are 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Thursdays are from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. on weekends.
University Theatre, Elmer Rice's "The Adding Machine," directed by Richard Nimke, tells the story of Mr. Zero, an anti-hero caught in a dehumanizing technological world. Mr. Zero learns that he is being placed by an adding machine. In response, he kills his boss and embarks on an expressionistic journey through life and after-life. Tickets, available at the Service Center, are $9 for the public, $7 for those 62 or older, $6 for those 17 and younger and UW-Eau Claire faculty/staff, or $5 for UW-Eau Claire students. Kjer Theatre, 7:30 p.m. through October 14th and October 18th-21st at 7:30 p.m. and October 22nd at 1:30 p.m.
NOTA Open Prose and Poetry Reading:
Open mike night for those who wish to share their poetry or prose with a live audience. The Cabin, Davies Center, 8:00 p.m.
Friday, October 13th:
A Cappella Extravaganza:
The event, part of UW-Eau Claire's Choral Fest, will feature six UW-Eau Claire a cappella groups: the Chamber Choir, Fifth Element, Girls Night Out, Impromptu, Innocent Men and Audacious. Tickets are $5 at the Service Center, Schofield Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 14th:
Planetarium Program:
Today's shoe, "Zubenelgenubi's Magic Sky," is recommended for children 4 and older. Tickets are $1 and will be sold at the planetarium before the show. L.E. Phillips Planetarium, 11: 00 a.m.
Did you know...........
......nontraditional students have a representative on Student Senate?
......you can check out DVD's and CD's at the library for fun?
......there are still lockers available for rent in Hibbard and Schneider Hall and in McIntyre Library? Cost is $6.00 for the year.
......there is a bulletin board of information for nontraditional students in the hallway near the Admission Office in Schofield Hall?
......if you are receiving Financial Aid and have unusual expenses you can appeal for additional aid?
As usual, contact me if you have questions. I'm here for you.
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Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226
836-3259
isaacsbj@uwec.edu
Nurturing Thought:
"Education is what prepares you to hear more when you listen, to reach deeper when you think, and to say more when you speak."
~Unknown
October 2nd, 2006
Hi All,
Lots of news to share with you again this week. I hope that you are doing well--feeling settled into your routine and your classes. Remember if you need anything just ask me. If I don't know the answer I will certainly find the answer for you.
BROWN BAG LUNCH
Our first Brown Bag was a great success and I would say all in attendance thoroughly enjoys visiting with each other over the noon hour.
Our next brown bag will be this Wednesday from noon to 1:00 in the Badger Room of Davies Center. This will be on the second level of the building--to the right as you go up the stairs and just off the Skylight Lounge.
Another Brown Bag is scheduled for Tuesday, October 10 from noon - 1:00 p.m. in the Wisconsin Room (upper level of Davies Center again). this will five others a chance to attend that are not able to make that Wednesday sessions. Bring a lunch and relax in the company of other nontraditional students on campus.
Commuting?
I heard from a student who is commuting from the Greenwood area and would love to carpool. If there is anyone else from the area that is interested in carpooling (or other areas too) let me know and I can get you connected. Gas prices are down a little bit, but who knows for how long?
FREE Chemistry Tutoring is offered in Phillips Hall room 426 Monday through Thursday from 10am to noon and 1-4 p.m. Two tutors are schedule each hour and students can drop in whenever they need help. All tutors are able to help with general chemistry, but tutoring is not limited to general chemistry. There is a list of all the tutors and the classes they have taken on the bulletin board in P426, so if you need help with something other than general chemistry check that list and that tutor's schedule. Anyone who has questions can feel free to email Lori Scardino at scardill@uwec.edu.
Spring 2007 class schedule available online
The spring 2007 class schedule is available online. It can be accessed through the UW-Eau Claire home page by going to "Quick Links" and choosing "class schedule." Not that the schedule is available in both Microsoft Word and PDF formats.
Events Calendar:
Check out the calendar of events on campus this week, http://www.uwec.edu/eventcal. Remember, there are plenty of activities on campus that are free or very low cost.
Library Tours:
I took advantage of a Library tour on Thursday of last week and found it very informative. If you would like to get a tour, this is the last week for their schedule tours. The schedule for this week is Tuesday, 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. and Thursday at noon. Tours last about 30 minutes. To go on the tour, simply meet outside the library in the grand corridor. It would definitely be worth your while.
Did you know...........
......registration for winterim courses is available beginning October 9th?
......the only vending machines in the library are in the lower level?
......if you are struggling in class you can receive free tutoring from the Academic Skills Center (Old Library 2112)?
......if you are having any personal situations that you would like to discuss with a counselor, you can do that for free in the Counseling Center, Old Library 2122? They also offer a variety of support group sessions.
......free one-on-one computer training is available to you?
......Jeremy's Market, a mini farmer's market is on campus every Thursday morning, 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. through October in front of Zorn Arena?
BILLING REMINDERS:
October 27 -- Full Payment must be received in the Business Office to avoid a registration and transcript hold on your account.
Also, $100 down payment for winterim or spring semester must be received in the Business Office before you will be allowed to register from your winterim or spring semester classes.
YEAH Jason Windsor!
There was a very nice article on Jason Windsor, a fellow nontraditional student, in the September 28th issue of the Spectator. Just another tribute to you who are juggling work, family, school.......
Stop in and see me! I love chatting with you. Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:45 - 4:30 p.m.
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Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226
836-3259
Nurturing Thought:
"Everyday in some small way make this world a little better."
~Anonymous
September 26th, 2006
Welcome to the fall 2006 semester!
I am so glad to have finally received the email distribution list of nontraditional students enrolled at UW-Eau Claire this fall so that I can begin to be in contact with you. I will be sending informational emails to you probably every week. I hope that you will find the information helpful and concise. I will try to limit my contact with you to once a week (or every other week so as not to inundate you with unnecessary emails. There will be a couple of you that will ask me to remove your name from my email distribution list and, unfortunately, I will not be able to do that. I have no control over the list--that list is controlled by the Registration Office and as long as you are an enrolled student at UWEC, you will be on the list to receive my emails. If you do not find the information helpful, (I hope that isn't the case), simply delete the messages you receive from me.
With that said--on to this week's:
News and Tips:
Brown Bag Session:
This Wednesday, September 27, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Birchwood Room, Davies Center for ANY nontraditional student that would like to sit and chat with other nontrad students. Bring your lunch if you want and share some down time with other older students. We will try to meet every week. Dates and times will be decided by group majority.
Visitor to examine campus support for diversity, use of resources for minority students:
William Ponder, Vice President for student affairs at Eastern Washington University, will visit UW-Eau Claire September 27-30 to examine the effectiveness of the way resources are currently expended for recruitment and retention of minority students. He also will review the effectiveness of the current organizational structure of student life functions in relation to supporting diversity on campus.
During his visit, Ponder will meet with UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff and students to gather their observations and recommendations. He will submit a report outlining his findings and recommendations to Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich by the end of October.
Ponder will be available to meet with students wishing to provide feedback from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 28 and from 11 a.m. - noon September 29 in the Potawatomi Room, Davies Center.
Study Abroad Myth Busters
Many students think that they can't study abroad because they don't speak a foreign language. Don't let that old myth stop you. It is true that 30 years ago most programs focused on language learning. Although UW-Eau Claire has a number of programs that focus on language learning, most of UW-Eau Claire programs do NOT have a language requirement.
Some of these programs are in English-speaking countries:
Australia, England, Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland (ISEP), New Zealand (ISEP).
Other programs take you to a non-English speaking country where you can take courses in English:
Bulgaria (ISEP), China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Fiji (ISEP), Ghana (ISEP), Japan, Latvia, Malta (ISEP), Mexico (summer business program), The Netherlands (ISEP), South Africa-Summer and Semester/Year, South Korea, Sweden, Thailand.
To learn more about these programs, please visit our web site at http://www.uwec.edu/cie.
FREE Math tutoring for nontraditional female students!
Are you a nontraditional student struggling in your math class? If so, consider free tutoring through the Women's and Gender Equity Center. Dr. Carolyn Hopp, a retired math professor from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, offers this service free of charge.
The goals of this service include:
- To help women learn mathematics with a deep understanding
- To offer support
The hours are flexible and are determined by students' schedule. Dr. Hopp has also tutored male students in the past, so please feel free to contact us regardless of your gender. To schedule an appointment or to learn more call Dr. Carolyn Hopp at (715) 830-1047. Appointment can also be schedule through the WAGE Center by calling (715) 836-2693 or by emailing wage@uwec.edu.
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I have only begun to scratch the surface with information for you. Please know that I am a resource for you for any questions you may have. Feel free to stop in my office (Monday through Thursday, 7:45 - 4:30 p.m.) email me, isaacsbj@uwec.edu, or call 836-3259. I would love to meet with you and hear your stories. I hope to meet many of you at the Brown Bag session tomorrow (noon - 1:00 p.m.--- Birchwood Room, Davies Center).
Take Care,
Bonnie Isaacson
Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Nurturing Thought:
The stars exist that we might know how high our dreams can soar.
~Unknown
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