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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

If you are considering withdrawing from one course or from ALL of your courses, this is important information...

Withdrawing from a course --
Wednesday, November 11th, is the last day to withdraw from full-semester courses and receive a "W" grade. You may obtain a Change of Registration form from the Registrar's Office or go to http://www.uwec.edu/registrar/forms/regchg.doc and print off the form. Secure the signature of your academic adviser and the instructor of the course, and return the completed form to the Registrar’s Office, Schofield 128, by 4:30 p.m., November 11th.

Note: Short courses that begin during the second-half of the semester have later withdrawal deadlines. Go to “Course Searching” on MyBlugold to find those course-specific dates.

Withdrawing from ALL courses –
Wednesday, November 11th, is also the final day to completely withdraw from the University for the spring semester. Go to the Dean of Students Office, Schofield 240, where you will obtain a withdrawal form and meet briefly with an Associate Dean; and/or you may call that office for an appointment—836-5626.

Financial Aid Repayment –
If you received financial aid, you should be aware of the federal regulations regarding repayment of aid. The amount of repayment is based on the number of days you were not in attendance, until you have completed at least 60% of the semester. Only after that time, may you keep 100% of the aid you were awarded. For the Fall 2009 Semester, you do not owe a repayment if you officially withdraw from the University Thursday, November 5th, or after.

Unsure about whether or not to withdraw?
1) Talk to your professor and/or adviser
2) Be sure you understand the potential effect of withdrawal upon your academic standing. Review information about this at http://www.uwec.edu/advising/Faculty/Handbook/acadStandingProgress.htm

Sue E. Moore
Registrar
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
715-836-3887
sheltose@uwec.edu

Wage Presents - SWAP-O-RAMA - Thursday, November 12, 2009
Cabin, Davies Center | 10-3pm - a totally free market open to everyone! Give, take, and trade gently used clothing, accessories, and shoes. Clothing will also be collected and donated to local shelters

Check out the new WAGE Center, Schofield Hall Room 34.
The new center features a "Moms Room" (private space for breastfeeding or pumping, diaper changing and infant care), seminar/meeting space, computing and e-mail stations, information on programs, events, services, and referral resources, and adjacent lounge space.
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UW-Eau Claire will co-sponsor the annual Hmong New Year celebration Nov. 14-15 in the McPhee Physical Education Center:
http://www.uwec.edu/newsreleases/09/nov/1102HmongNewYear.htm

Scholarship Information:
The GFWC Bloomer Woman’s Club will be accepting applications for Women In Need (WIN) Scholarships of $300.00 each to women who are furthering their education or training beyond high school to satisfy the requirements for a job.
The criteria for eligibility are:

Woman 25 years of age or older
Financial need
Primary or secondary breadwinner
Lives in the Bloomer School District
Motivated to succeed
For more information and/or an application blank, call Janet Lebeis at 715-568-5972 or email at psjlebe@bloomer.net. The application deadline is December 18, 2009.

Look for other nontraditional student scholarships at http://www.uwec.edu/advising/nss/scholar.htm Many of them have deadline dates of December 1.

Civil Rights Pilgrimage

Openings still are available for the Jan. 8-18 Civil Rights Pilgrimage and the affiliated three-credit travel seminar:
http://www.uwec.edu/newsreleases/09/oct/1022CivilRightsTrip.htm
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students have the opportunity to spend their winter or spring break on a Civil Rights Pilgrimage to the South, visiting sites of historic importance to the U.S. civil rights movement.
The 2010 trips are planned for January 8-18 and March 26-April 4. For more information about the Pilgrimage please visit the website.

Campus Activity Calendar

http://calendar.uwec.edu/MasterCalendar.aspx. Among this week’s events: a Vienna Boys Choir performance Tuesday night; WAGE’s SWAP-O-RAMA on Thursday; and a Singing Statesmen concert Friday.

Final Exam Reminder

Students can check their exam schedule in MyBlugold. Each course offered for credit is concluded with a final examination unless the instructor determines that some other method of evaluation is more appropriate to the objectives of the course.

It is important to know that no student will be permitted to reschedule a final examination unless there are extraordinary circumstances over which the student has no control (e.g. hospitalization or military obligation). If you have a serious issue arise which prevents you from taking an exam, contact the Dean of Students Office for assistance.

Depression/Anxiety

Depression and Anxiety are two of the most frequent conditions that college students face today.

Warning Signs of Depression:

Feelings of sadness or hopelessness
Change in Appetite
Sleeplessness or sleeping too much
Loss of interest in ordinary activities
Inability to concentrate

Below are three sites that specifically address college students. If you suspect you may be affected by these conditions, please seek out help from UWEC Counseling Services (715) 836-5521.

Helen’s Study Abroad Corner
https://www.uwec.edu/enewsletter/homepage/viewIssue.asp?IssueId=539
Did you know that not just large corporations, but even small, locally owned businesses have foreign business ties? For instance, in tiny Rice Lake, Wisconsin there is a small locally owned business that often does business with Japan! What if that company had someone who understood the culture and language of their business associates? As a former international student, employers that work with your former host country will see you as an incredible asset! Study abroad is not just a way to enrich yourself, it's a way to give you an edge in a tough economy and an even tougher job market!

Right now Asia is developing into the world's business hotspot. Not only do Asian countries have a bright future ahead of them in the realm of technology and business, they also have culture and history stretching for longer and much different than what we find in our neck of the woods. Why not study in South Korea at Ajou University? Bordering China and extremely close to the islands of Japan, there are opportunities to see even more of Asia than just Korea. The Korean/Asian Studies and international business is a six week summer program. You will stay in dorms on Ajou's campus with other international students coming from all over the world. Courses vary by year, however the focus is on business in regards to Korean and Asian cultures. Estimated Cost of the program in 2010 for University of Wisconsin students is $5,193. Think you’re interested? Hurry! The application deadline for 2010 is on November 16th. Distinguish yourself among the stacks of resumes and bring a little culture into your life!
UWEC program page http://www.uwec.edu/cie/sac/ProsStudents/Programs/SouthKorea/index.htm

Have a great week—I’m loving this warmer weather!!
Bonnie
Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226-E
Phone: 715-836-3259

Nurturing Thought:
“Action TNT—Action Today Not Tomorrow!”
--from womenjourneys.com

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Monday, November 2, 2009

Hello All,
It’s great to see the sun shining today. What a difference it makes on one’s attitude and energy level. This week marks the mid-way point of the semester. I trust that you are all keeping up—taking advantage of the many campus resources—and looking forward to the Thanksgiving holiday break for catch up!

In this week’s newsletter:

Nontraditional Student Awareness Week Activities—NOW!
Terri's Tidbits
Registration/ Withdrawal deadline
Veteran Center News
Study Abroad Corner

Terri’s Tidbits
It’s November! Time for pumpkin pie, colder weather, hunting season, raking those leaves, and at UWEC this week it is also time to celebrate being a Non-traditional student with Nontraditional Student Awareness Week! This week is our week folks, time for us to hold our heads high and to shine, because we are one of the fastest growing populations of students at UWEC. If you get the chance to participate in any of the activities planned, please do, especially the brown bag lunch with speaker Joan Fleming, and do try to take the time to be present at the OWL awards ceremony where Dr. Paul Thomas, Physics and Astronomy will be receiving this year’s OWL award for helping “older, wiser learners.” Let him know that we appreciate those professors who take an extra interest in Nontraditional students. The dates and times for these and other of the week’s activities are;

*TODAY—Take a tour of campus—show your family where you spend your day. Then stop in the Oasis room for snacks and drawings for prizes, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

*Tuesday, Nov. 3—Brown bag lunch in the Alumni room with special presentation by author, Joan Fleming. Joan will talk to us about “zestful living” as she shares from her book, Fuel Stop: Finding Power, Energy, and Support for Life’s Journey. Don’t miss your chance to hear this amazing woman share with us! Noon – 1:30. Come for all or any part of Joan’s presentation.

*Wednesday, Nov. 4—OWL award presentation in the Arrowhead Room of Davies Center. The OWL award will be presented to Dr. Paul Thomas, Physics and Astronomy, by Provost Patricia Kleine. All nominees will receive a certificate of appreciation. Show your support of faculty who support nontraditional students. Cake will be served—sponsored by Sigma Gamma Zeta II, the nontradtional honor society. 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Awards presentation 3-3:30, socializing 3:30-4)

*Thursday, Nov. 5—stop in the Oasis room between 8:00-10:00 a.m. for coffee, pastries, and a chance to chat with other nontrad students.

I also wanted to take a few minutes to ask if anyone would be interested in having a Non-traditional student club. I have been talking to Bonnie about getting a non-trad club together, or should I say Bonnie has been talking to me about it :o) and I think it would be a great idea! We aren’t talking about a club where you have to maintain a certain GPA or have to be a certain class level, we’re talking about a social club, a club strictly for the purpose of getting together with other non-traditional students to socialize. This club could be as organized or as casual as we’d like, it would all be determined by the group itself and how it unfolds. I would love to hear from anyone who is interested. You can email me at; introwta@uwec.edu with any questions or thoughts you might have on this. I am also planning on getting together with Melissa Gullickson, another non-traditional student, to brainstorm about this. We’d love to hear your ideas or suggestions! Look for more information regarding this coming soon.

Well, with that, I have to close to get back to my assignments. Mondays are my work day and I have much catch up work to do from missing classes while sick. I hope to see some of you at the activities this week. I will be at the OWL Awards, and hope to pop in to the Non-trad lounge in Davies as well. I have a class that meets during the brown bag with Joan Fleming and I just hate to miss it, I’ve heard that she’s an amazing speaker.

Enjoy Non-trad week as well as the sunshine and the colorful fall leaves, even though there are more on the ground then on the trees at this point, they still make for some beautiful scenery.

If you are an older non-traditional student, (or a younger non-trad who feels old this week!) this quote goes out to you; “We don’t stop laughing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop laughing” — Michael Pritchard

Terri-Lynn Introwitz
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Major; English Scientific and Technical Writing
Minor; Communication Journalism/Public Communication

Registration

Nov. 4 – Dec. 4	Spring semester undergraduate registration by assigned day/time; $100 down payment required; Undergraduate who must get PACs from advisers include: (1) all freshmen and sophomores (students with fewer than 60 earned credits), (2) all first-degree transfer students, and (3) juniors and seniors not in good academic standing, and (4) all College of Business majors.
November 11	Last day to file withdrawal from the University with “W”s; Last day to withdraw from individual full-semester classes
November 11	Summer Session schedule of classes available on MyBlugold & Web
November 25	Thanksgiving recess begins at 5 p.m.
November 26	Thanksgiving Day – University closed
November 27	No classes; University closed
November 30	Classes resume

Veteran Center News:
Veteran’s Day is next week, Wednesday, November 11. Enjoy coffee and rolls in the Veteran Center from 7:30-9:00 a.m. Then, come back at noon to hear David Backstrom speak on “Returning to Vietnam…2010. We’ll also have a thank you cake and coffee.

If you have not already, check out the new Veteran Center in Schofield Hall 20. It’s a great place to study, meet with other veterans, find out about veteran benefits and campus and community services, relax in-between classes, meet new friends, meet staff, etc. Free coffee!

the University Of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Artists Series Presents
Griffin Theatre’s Letters Home
Giving voice to a generation that went to war for reasons still being debated, this play reveals the humanity that lies within the war through the eyes of those fighting it.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Zorn Arena | 7:30 PM
Visit the Service Center with proof of past or current military service and receive one free ticket to the performance.
Other Tickets
$17 Public | $15 Fac/Staff and Seniors
$3.50 Students in advance ($7 day of event)
Tickets available at the University Service Center,
at the door, or by calling 715.836.3727.
A $3 handling charge will be added to all phone orders.
More online at www.uwec.edu/activities/artists

Helen’s Study Abroad Corner
Did you know that there are people willing to give you free money to study abroad? Moreover, they are even more willing to give this free money to you, a nontrad, than a traditional college student? Last year I received $13,000 in scholarships for study abroad in Japan for two semesters. That is not pocket change! If you are interested in study abroad but don’t think that you can afford to cover the program costs then you are mistaken. Many scholarship investors are looking to give their assistance to students that traditionally are underrepresented as study abroad students, and guess what... THAT IS YOU!

Ever thought about going somewhere amazing that will take your breath away and give you a new lease on your own life back home? Where life is different from home and there are opportunities to make a difference? Why not consider going to Africa for study abroad? The University of Ghana-Legon in Western Africa, an ISEP-Direct location, is an excellent destination for those that want something different than the standard European study abroad experience. The campus is located in Accra, Ghana’s capital and has nearly 7,000 students. Housing for students studying abroad is provided in an International Student Hostel on the campus, with the ability to request a Ghanaian roommate. Classes in all fields of Arts, Sciences, Administration and African Studies are available. In addition a course on Twi language is required. Excursions into different natural and urban areas of Ghana and also volunteer opportunities have helped past students experience the local culture and enjoy their time in the country. So if you feel like a little adventure or that you’d like to experience African culture first hand then go for it! But hurry, the deadline for Fall 2010 is November 16th!!
UWEC Program page http://www.uwec.edu/cie/sac/ProsStudents/Programs/ISEPGhana/index.htm
UGL course descriptions http://www.ug.edu.gh/index1.php?linkid=186&sublinkid=85
Short listing of scholarships for study abroad http://www.uwec.edu/cie/sac/ProsStudents/Advising

That’s it for now. I hope to see MANY of you at the Nontraditional Student Awareness Week events. It’s your time to shine!!

Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226-E
Phone: 715-836-3259

Nurturing Thought:
The best thing you can give someone is a chance.
--anonymous

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Thursday, October 29, 2009

Greetings!
It’s been a hectic week. I was presenting at a conference in Madison on Monday and Tuesday and it is amazing how being gone for a couple of days has set me back!
In this week’s newsletter:

Nontraditional Student Awareness Week Activities—NEXT WEEK!
Veteran Center News
Registration/ Withdrawal deadline
Terri’s Tidbits
Helen’s Study Abroad Corner

Nontraditional Student Awareness Week is NEXT WEEK!! Nov. 2-6
Events of the week include:
Monday, Nov. 2—Take a tour of campus—show your family where you spend your day. Then stop in the Oasis room for snacks and drawings for prizes, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 3—Brown bag lunch in the Alumni room with special presentation by author, Joan Fleming. Joan will talk to us about “zestful living” as she shares from her book, Fuel Stop: Finding Power, Energy, and Support for Life’s Journey. Don’t miss your chance to hear this amazing woman share with us! Noon – 1:30. Come for all or any part of Joan’s presentation.

Wednesday, Nov. 4—OWL award presentation in the Arrowhead Room of Davies Center. The OWL award will be presented to Dr. Paul Thomas, Physics and Astronomy, by Provost Patricia Kleine. All nominees will receive a certificate of appreciation. Show your support of faculty who support nontraditional students. Cake will be served—sponsored by Sigma Gamma Zeta II, the nontradtional honor society. 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Awards presentation 3-3:30, socializing 3:30-4)

Thursday, Nov. 5—stop in the Oasis room between 8:00-10:00 a.m. for coffee, pastries, and a chance to chat with other nontrad students.

Veteran Center News:
Brown Bag lunch and video presentation in the Veteran Center tomorrow.
The 2009 Wimmer-Churchill Lecture
Friday, October 30, 2009 – Noon
Lecture and Book signing
Andrew Roberts, Historian
Masters and Commanders describes how four titanic figures shaped the grand strategy of the West during the Second World War. In reconstructing the debates between Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, George Marshall, Sir Alan Brooke, and many of the other leading senior Allied figures, Roberts draws upon the private papers of nearly seventy contemporaries and on verbatim accounts of Churchill’s War Cabinet meetings never before reproduced in book form. The result is a strikingly intimate and enjoyable account, which recreates with dramatic immediacy the atmosphere, debates and maneuverings through which Allied grand strategy was forged, and shows clearly the impact of personality upon history.

Veteran’s Day is November 11. Enjoy coffee and rolls in the Veteran Center from 7:30-9:00 a.m. Then, come back at noon to hear David Backstrom speak on “Returning to Vietnam…2010. We’ll also have a thank you cake and coffee.

Registration

Oct. 28 - Nov. 3	Spring semester Graduate Student Priority Registration
Nov. 4 - Dec. 4	Spring semester undergraduate registration by assigned day/time; $100 down payment required; Undergraduate who must get PACs from advisers include: (1) all freshmen and sophomores (students with fewer than 60 earned credits), (2) all first-degree transfer students, and (3) juniors and seniors not in good academic standing, and (4) all College of Business majors.
November 11	Last day to file withdrawal from the University with “W”s; Last day to withdraw from individual full-semester classes

Terri's Tips and Tidbits

I can't believe it's already been a full week since I wrote the last little Tips and Tidbits section! Life sure seems to speed up at this point in the Fall semester, doesn't it? I have joined the ranks of the sick since I wrote last week, and have missed many classes. There is nothing worse than the feeling of getting behind in classes due to being sick or having life interrupted by some other small (or large) crisis in life. Non-traditional students come in many shapes and sizes regarding what entitles us to the label of "Non-traditional", but it almost always means that we have some added stressors to manage while we are college students. I mentioned last week the importance of getting to know your professors on a more personal level, so that you can just give them the heads up that you might have some additional challenges to overcome while you are a student in their classes. This is so important for those of us who have children, jobs, are older, veterans, all the faces that we might wear as Non-trads. Being sick this last week and needing to miss classes was scary, but it was made so much less so because my professors were already aware of the possibility of extra challenges I might face due to a health issue that I have, and because of that I was able to just send out group emails to all my professors and was met with unanimous support by each one of them. The UWEC professors are so willing and eager to help students to succeed in their educational endeavors. Please take the time to get to know your professors more personally, it will be well worth it in the long run.

There are times that being a non-traditional student might cause us to feel that we can't be as involved with our Alma meter as the "traditional" students might be. I didn't ride on a float during homecoming, I am not living in the dorms and I just don't seem to get around to as many house parties as some of my many classmates seem to, (OK, so I get to no house parties) but there is no reason why we can't or shouldn't take advantage of all the benefits of being a student at UWEC. Do you pay attention to the many plays and other performances that come through our wonderful campus theaters and stages? I always try to take my kids to at least one performance each semester and I should actually go to many more. The performances are either free or at a great discount to students, and it’s a good thing to get a little culture and to experience what we might not otherwise. This is all a part of the journey of our college careers and we can feel more involved if we take advantage of some of what our campus has to offer us.

I've included the following link to the upcoming dates of Activities and Programs. Many of these performances will cost us only $3.50 for quality performances such as the Vienna Boys Choir on November 10th, or on November 19th we can attend Chicago's Griffin Theater's "Letters Home". I have seen excerpts from this play myself and it is phenomenal, a very moving play about the war in Iraq, brought to life through letters written by soldiers serving in the Middle East. Take the time to check out what is coming up by following the link below and also by paying attention to the UWEC homepage, where upcoming activities/dates are usually mentioned. http://www.uwec.edu/activities/artists/index.htm

I think the perfect way to close this week is to give you the link to our own Blugold fight song so you can play it whenever you feel like getting a little UWEC patriotism going. :o) Enjoy! http://www.uwec.edu/alumni/spirit/fightsong.htm

Stay warm and healthy and remember that; “It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end” ( Ursula K. LeGuin, American Writer)

Terri-Lynn Introwitz
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Major; English Scientific and Technical Writing
Minor; Communication Journalism/Public Communication

Helen’s Study Abroad Corner

Hello again Nontrads! I would like to thank Bonnie's Gen 100 class for inviting me to present about study abroad. It was a great opportunity for me to share my experience and I hope that you all enjoyed it as well.

This week let's talk about unique destinations for studying abroad. According to the study abroad office, "UW-Eau Claire is part of the ISEP-Direct network that gives our students access to many universities worldwide... If you are independent, flexible, and adventurous, ISEP-Direct programs are a good choice for you." ISEP-Direct locations are generally locations that are not often a destination for study abroad, this expands the possibilities for locations all over the world. In some cases, you will be the very first student to study at these locations from UWEC!

So where can you go? Almost anywhere! ISEP-Direct locations include places like Milan, Italy!

The Universita` Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Milano -

The university is located in Milan the center of style, fashion and design as well as Italy's largest city. Experience real Italian culture, authentic Italian food, and the excitement of living in one of the world's most posh cities. There is no Italian language requirement, however intensive Italian classes are required during your stay. Other course offerings are taught in English over subjects such as Art, Art History, International Business, International Relations, Literature and Political science. Housing is provided in fully furnished off-campus apartments in Milan. The first UWEC students will be taking the plunge in Milan this Spring, so there are still many experiences waiting for you to pioneer at this newly offered destination. The deadline for applications for Fall 2010 is November 16th so hurry and take your first steps today toward your Italian life!

Univ. di Milano http://internationalrelations.unicatt.it/it/international_student/introduction
UWEC Milan page http://www.uwec.edu/cie/sac/ProsStudents/Programs/ISEP%20Italy/index.htm

Have a great weekend. Hope to see many of you at the events next week!
Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226-E
Phone: 715-836-3259

Nurturing Thought:
An act of kindness is long remembered.

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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Hi All—
The end of this newsletter includes a new addition –a student column. Read Terri's Tips and Tidbits and be introduced to a nontraditional student who will have some tips for you each week.

Wednesday-tomorrow:
Join my Gen 100 class for nontraditional students from 9-9:50 a.m. in the Old Library 2152 as we talk about Scholarship Writing Tips and study abroad opportunities.

Chancellor’s Roundtable - Chancellor's Roundtable will be this Wednesday, October 21, in the President's Room (Davies Center) from 12-1 p.m. Juice and Snacks will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own lunch as well. The discussion topics will include:
--The Blugold Commitment
--New Davies Center & Council Oak Tree
--Transportation – Long-Term, Parking & Construction

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Nontraditional Student Awareness Week is Nov. 2-6
Events of the week will include:
Monday, Nov. 2—bring your family to campus. Take a tour of campus—show your family how you spend your day. Then stop in the Oasis room for snacks and drawings for prizes, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 3—Brown bag lunch in the Alumni room with special presentation by author, Joan Fleming. Joan will talk to us about “zestful living” as she shares from her book, Fuel Stop: Finding Power, Energy, and Support for Life’s Journey. Don’t miss your chance to hear this amazing woman share with us! Noon – 1:30. Come for all or any part of Joan’s presentation.

Wednesday, Nov. 4—OWL award presentation in the Arrowhead Room of Davies Center. The OWL award will be presented to the recipient (I’ll announce the recipient after I let him or her know!) by Provost Patricia Kleine. All nominees will receive a certificate of appreciation. Show your support of faculty who support nontraditional students. Cake will be served—sponsored by Sigma Gamma Zeta II, the nontradtional honor society. 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Awards presentation 3-3:30, socializing 3:30-4)

Thursday, Nov. 5—stop in the Oasis room between 8:00-10:00 a.m. for coffee, pastries, and a chance to chat with other nontrad students.

Veteran Center News:
The University Of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Artists Series Presents
Griffin Theatre’s Letters Home
Giving voice to a generation that went to war for reasons still being debated, this play reveals the humanity that lies within the war through the eyes of those fighting it.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Zorn Arena | 7:30 PM
Visit the Service Center with proof of past or current military service and receive one free ticket to the performance.
Other Tickets
$17 Public | $15 Fac/Staff and Seniors
$3.50 Students in advance ($7 day of event)
Tickets available at the University Service Center,
at the door, or by calling 715.836.3727.
A $3 handling charge will be added to all phone orders.
More online at www.uwec.edu/activities/artists

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Registration News:
Winterim class registration is in progress. You do not need a PAC from your adviser to register. You DO need to make a $100 down payment.
Check your email for your spring registration appointment date and time. You must make a $100 down payment prior to registering. If you have fewer than 60 credits you must meet with your adviser to get your PAC prior to registering.

Scholarship News:
Several scholarship application deadlines are coming up on December 1. Take a look at all the scholarships available for nontraditional students at this website. Most have online applications. Apply for as many as you meet the criteria. Also look for scholarships in the department of your major, too!
http://www.uwec.edu/advising/nss/scholar.htm

2010 Civil Rights Pilgrimage - Offered as a Winterim course- WMNS 222 Travel Seminar: Women of the American Civil Rights Movement. Please see http://www.uwec.edu/dos/CRP/index.htm for more information about the course. The special course fee for this course will be $350. This fee will provide bus transportation, lodging, and attraction admissions for the 10 day experiential portion of the course. The course will meet from 9 to noon January 4-7 and January 19-21. The experiential portion of the course will take place January 8-18. Space is limited so interested students should sign up through the website at http://www.uwec.edu/dos/CRP/CRPsignup.htm beginning October 5, 2009 to secure a spot on the trip. Interested students will also need to register for the course using MyBlugold during their assigned registration time for Winterim 2010.

Students can also participate in the trip without taking the winterim course. Interested students should sign up through the website at http://www.uwec.edu/dos/CRP/CRPsignup.htm beginning October 5 and pay their deposit in the Student Senate Office, Davies 132.

Please contact Jodi Thesing-Ritter at thesinjm@uwec.edu or 715-836-2325 with questions regarding the course or immersion trip.

Terri's Tips and Tidbits
                Hello fellow non-traditional students, my Name is Terri-Lynn Introwitz, and I'm going to be writing a small "column" in the weekly newsletter sharing tips and tidbits of handy little ideas to hopefully make our lives easier while we navigate our journey at UWEC.
                First I'd like to share a little more about who I am. I'm a 44 year old single parent of 4 kids ages 21, 19, 16 and 12, and a second semester junior majoring in English Scientific and Technical Writing, with a minor in Public Communication. Along with my parenting activities, I enjoy my home, decorating, gardening, and our beloved extended family of three rescue Chihuahuas and our Border Collie, Molly. I live in an old home-turned duplex very near Kjer Theater, so the campus grounds are also part of my back yard so to speak, and I enjoy it's beauty on weekend walks. If you would like to get to know me on a more personal note, go to the Non-traditional Student Services webpage and you will see a link on the right hand side of the page, to the Honors Banquet keynote speech that I gave last year. It was the scariest thing I'd ever done, but a great honor as well. I used the speech as a chance to share what it can be like to be a Non-traditional student, by being very honest and about my personal struggles.   http://www.uwec.edu/advising/nss/index.htm
                On campus, I am the student representative for the college of Arts and Sciences, on the Non-traditional Student Advisory Board Committee. I am also a member of the honor societies; SOPHS , ALPHA LAMBDA DELTA , PHI ETA SIGMA and SIGMA GAMMA ZETA II . I'm currently taking part in the Leadership Seminar Series which is a wonderful program for those wishing to be in leadership positions after graduation. I am also taking part in the Future Student Affairs Organization, a brand new organization on campus, and it is through this organization that I was teamed with Bonnie Isaacson as my mentor. I will be working with Bonnie and Nontraditional Student Services in different capacities this year.
                The reason for this column, Terri's Tips and Tidbits, is to share helpful information with nontraditional students in order to make our lives easier. I encourage all of you to email me with any helpful information you might have, any tips that you have found to personally make your college career more manageable or enjoyable, whether at home or on campus. I will post your ideas in this column each week. Often nontraditional students are expected to know information that they do not know, just because they are non-traditionally aged. I have run into that myself many times. I am a first time student and find that I am even less informed about the ins and outs of college than my traditionally aged student peers, because they were prepared for college in high school. I walked through the doors of UWEC at 40 years of age, with plenty of life experience, but no knowledge about higher education at all.
                This is also the place to ask questions and I will do my very best to get them answered for you in the next week's column. So without further adieu, here are just a few Tips and Tidbits for the week!

* Plan out your meals for the week, at least just the five days of classes, and get your groceries for those meals on the weekend. This has helped me so much when it gets really busy and hectic. I have turned to more convenient foods as well, like the pouches of cookies to make for a quick after school snack for the kids that is a bit more homemade.

*The Dean of Students Office can be a wonderful source of support for nontraditional students. Check out their website and get to know the staff. They are the people to go to when you need to have an absence excused or support with families emergencies, etc. http://www.uwec.edu/dos/index.htm

*One of the best ways to get the most out of your classes, is to take the time to stop before or after class and just say a few words to the professor so you can have a more personal rapport with them. Because I often have family related challenges that come up during the semesters, I take the time to let the professors know, through a quick meeting after class, or by email. By doing this the professor is prepared should an issue come up.

*Remember; Some days you're the bug. Some days you're the windshield.
~ Price Cobb, American race-car driver, after winning a 1988 race
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REMINDER:
If you use the nontraditional student study room on the fifth floor of the Library, please keep in mind that it is a QUIET study area. Some students are annoyed by conversations between students or on cell phones while using the room. If you need to talk—take it outside. Thanks!!

Remember to check in with me if you have any questions or concerns. I’m here to help. I will be out of the office next week on Monday and Tuesday and again on Friday. I will be presenting at a conference in Madison. Wish me luck!

Have a great week!
Bonnie

Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226-E
Phone: 715-836-3259

Nurturing Thought:

I cannot do everything, but I will not let what I cannot do
interfere with what I can do.
~Edward Everett Hale (1822-1909

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Monday, October 12, 2009

Hi All,
Well, life happens—I didn’t get the newsletter out last week, but we all survived. Just as we will survive snow on October 12th!! This newsletter may be a little bit longer—bear with me. I hope you are all doing well—make sure you are taking advantage of the many resources available to you on campus. Not sure where to turn? Just ask me—I’m here to help.

Graduate and Professional Schools Fair-TODAY
Tuesday October 13, 2009
Council Fire Room, W.R. Davies University Center
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (extended hours from 4:00 pm. -7:00 p.m. for those who choose to stay)
View the schools registered to attend
Reasons to attend:

Investigate graduate school options:
Learn about the application process for graduate and professional school
Receive feedback from someone in the field about your resume, education, or experiences
Efficient and economical way to make contacts
Make a contact within the graduate and professional schools
Learn about graduate & professional opportunities that exist in your field of study or interest
Learn more about specific academic programs and assistantships
Speak directly to a graduate and professional school rep. before submitting an application

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Nontraditional Student Awareness Week is Nov. 2-6
Events of the week will include:
Monday, Nov. 2—bring your family to campus. Take a tour of campus—show your family how you spend your day. Then stop in the Oasis room for snacks and drawings for prizes, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 3—Brown bag lunch in the Alumni room with special presentation by author, Joan Fleming. Joan will talk to us about “zestful living” as she shares from her book, Fuel Stop: Finding Power, Energy, and Support for Life’s Journey. Don’t miss your chance to hear this amazing woman share with us! Noon – 1:30. Come for all or any part of Joan’s presentation.

Wednesday, Nov. 4—OWL award presentation in the Arrowhead Room of Davies Center. The OWL award will be presented to the recipient (yet to be determined) by Provost Patricia Kleine. All nominees will receive a certificate of appreciation. Show your support of faculty who support nontraditional students. Cake will be served—sponsored by Sigma Gamma Zeta II, the nontradtional honor society. 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Awards presentation 3-3:30, socializing 3:30-4)

Thursday, Nov. 5—stop in the Oasis room between 8:00-10:00 a.m. for coffee, pastries, and a chance to chat with other nontrad students.

Important Winterim Registration News
Winterim Priority registration begins Monday, October 5, with graduate students and continues through October 16 when special students may register for Winterim. Students do not need PACs for Winterim registration. Registration is in priority order by classification based on total earned credits to date (not projected credits). The registration schedule is in your e-mail message. Registration appointment dates are also on MyBlugold.
Although registration will be open until January 4, enrollments will be reviewed by Academic Affairs and the deans October 19 and November 2. Courses with insufficient enrollment will be cancelled.
Winterim courses are listed on the Web at http://www.uwec.edu/course/Sched/index_files/indexwinterim.htm, including printable formats. The calendar and other information about Winterim such as fees, deadlines, policies, etc. can be found at: http://www.uwec.edu/course/Sched/wtrminfo.htm. Please note that the Winterim 2010 schedule includes a day off for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday, January 18, when classes will not meet and university offices will be closed. There are no Saturday class meetings. Contact the Registrar's Office if you have any other questions about Winterim registration.

Important Spring Registration News
When you receive your e-mail message about Spring Semester registration. Open it! Read it! Don’t delete it! It will show your scheduled date/time to register and a web-based degree audit to help you select courses. Be sure to click on the Registration Information link. It will explain when and how to register for Spring Semester classes. If you want to get an early start, contact your adviser now to make an advising appointment and check out the list of Spring courses: http://www.uwec.edu/registrar/classSched.htm (or go to the UWEC home page www.uwec.edu; go Quick Links drop-down menu on the top of the page, scroll down to Class Schedule and click on it.) Be sure to use Course Searching (under Academic Services on MyBlugold) to start planning your schedule for Spring.
The Priority Registration period for undergraduates is November 4 through December 4 and a $100 down payment is required BEFORE you can register.
Check the Business Office’s web site for information on how to make the $100 down payment: http://www.uwec.edu/bussvs/busoff/cashier.htm

The e-mail containing your registration degree audit was sent. Be sure to contact the Registrar’s Office if you have not received it by Wednesday, October 14th. Call 836-2425, send an e-mail to registration@uwec.edu, or stop in to 128 Schofield Hall.

Veteran Center News
Contact Diane Stegner Roadt (roadtds@uwec.edu) if you have an interest in being a part of the newly reorganized Veteran’s Club.

I am planning to add a Veteran Orientation piece to my Adult Student Welcome in January. If you would like to help me facilitate that and act as a mentor to new, incoming veteran students please email me.

Watch for postings in the Veteran Center for upcoming events for the month of October and November. Got questions or concerns? Leave a note in the suggestion box or email me, Diane Stegner Roadt, or Dr. Marc Goulet.

2010 Civil Rights Pilgrimage
Offered as a Winterim course- WMNS 222 Travel Seminar: Women of the American Civil Rights Movement. Please see http://www.uwec.edu/dos/CRP/index.htm for more information about the course. The special course fee for this course will be $350. This fee will provide bus transportation, lodging, and attraction admissions for the 10 day experiential portion of the course. The course will meet from 9 to noon January 4-7 and January 19-21. The experiential portion of the course will take place January 8-18. Space is limited so interested students should sign up through the website at http://www.uwec.edu/dos/CRP/CRPsignup.htm beginning October 5, 2009 to secure a spot on the trip. Interested students will also need to register for the course using MyBlugold during their assigned registration time for Winterim 2010.Students can also participate in the trip without taking the winterim course. Interested students should sign up through the website at http://www.uwec.edu/dos/CRP/CRPsignup.htm beginning October 5 and pay their deposit in the Student Senate Office, Davies 132.Please contact Jodi Thesing-Ritter at thesinjm@uwec.edu or 715-836-2325 with questions regarding the course or immersion trip.

WMNS 301 will be offered during Winterim
WMNS 301 Examining Women's Studies
GE IVE Humanities-Interdisciplinary Studies
One Diversity Credit; Meets Foreign Culture Requirement
Service-Learning Optional
Interdisciplinary overview of focusing on women’s lives in the United States and globally, as influenced by gender, ethnicity, class, sexuality, cultural institutions, social practices, and representations.
Familiarizes students with fundamental concepts and analysis tools in women’s studies.
Call# 5050 Section 001 3.0 cr
January 04-January 21
12:00pm- 3:40pm Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu. HHH 223
Instructor: Cooper-Murphy, Lisa Koreen

On Campus Job Opening

Dining Attendent - 4 Openings [Link To This Job]
Location	Funding	Hours / Week	Pay Rate	Start Date
On Campus	Federal and Non-Federal Work Study	4-10 hours/week	$7.75/hour	Immediately
Clean tables in dining areas; Vacuum floors in dining areas; Waste removal in dining areas; Misc. duties as required
Contact
Chris Buckley, University Centers Phone 836-3734 E-Mail bucklec@uwec.edu

Helen’s “Study Abroad Corner”
Did you know just because you study abroad, you don’t have to leave your family behind? Many study abroad locations offer the option to live off campus and enroll your children in local schools. Why keep your cultural experience all to yourself? Why not expose your children to the gift of cultural understanding? Talk to a study abroad advisor about nontraditional and family friendly study abroad destinations!

ISU Hessen-Fulda, Germany
Fulda is located in the Hessen region in the center of Germany. The University of Applied Sciences at Fulda offers a 4-week summer program with a focus on health issues. In addition to having no German language requirement, Fulda is also a non-traditional student friendly institution. Fulda offers family housing, off-campus living options and has on-site daycare with English-speaking caregivers. The 2010 summer program will run from July 18-August 15. Program cost is estimated between $4,100-4,700; however these costs will be slightly higher for participants who bring family with them. Hurry! Application deadline is November 16th for the 2010 summer program!! For more information on the program at Fulda check out these links:

The University at Fulda http://www.isu-fulda.de/
UWEC program page http://www.uwec.edu/cie/sac/ProsStudents/Programs/ISU%20Hessen-Fulda/index.htm

Has Fulda got you thinking? Join me on Friday, October 16th in the Nontraditional Student Lounge in Davies Center from 1-2 to discuss study abroad. Bring your lunch if you like!

Study Abroad News from Oct. 6

Nervous about language barriers or acquisition, try a destination where you are a native speaker and can experience a new culture while working towards your degree! Why not study in Australia and integrate new words into your English vocabulary? Like uni and kebab!

Study abroad at Southern Cross University in Lismore, Australia offers one or two semester programs. "UW-Eau Claire students may take classes in Arts/Humanities, Business, Computing, Education, Health Services, Criminal Justice, or Resource Science and Management. Many study abroad students take the Outdoor Education class, which includes intensive field experiences." Lismore is located close to both beach and rainforest so take advantage of natural spaces not found in our neck of the woods. Study Abroad students will live in on-campus, co-ed apartment style dorms with Australian or other international students; a great way to experience cultures and foods from around the world! So hurry, the deadline for Fall 2010 is November 16th!! For more information on the program offered by Southern Cross University, costs and student life check out these links:

UWEC Southern Cross program page http://www.uwec.edu/cie/sac/ProsStudents/Programs/Lismore/index.htm
Southern Cross University http://www.scu.edu.au
Southern Cross course offerings http://www.scu.edu.au/docs/handbook/.
Past transfer equivalencies http://www.uwec.edu/oakdev/rar850/C5185.htm.

Still think a full semester is too long, but intrigued by an English speaking destination? How about Scotland?

Be a pioneer, be one of the first to visit a new program offered by UWEC! The University of Stirling's International Summer School is an 8 week program located in Sterling, Scotland close to Edinburgh and Glasgow. The university is known for programs in Film & Media Studies, English, History, Politics, Religion, Environmental Science, Management, and Sports. Housing is on-campus in apartment style dormitories shared with international students sharing your experience in travelling abroad! The deadline for the summer of 2010 is fast approaching on November 16th, so hurry and take your first step to international exploration! For more information on the Scotland program at Stirling check out these links:

UWEC Stirling program page http://www.uwec.edu/cie/sac/ProsStudents/Programs/Stirling-Summer/index.htm
University of Stirling http://www.stir.ac.uk/
Past transfer equivalencies http://www.uwec.edu/cie/sac/ProsStudents/Programs/Stirling-Summer/academic.htm

Have a great week!
Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226-E
Phone: 715-836-3259

Nurturing Thought:

The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. DO GOOD ANYWAY.
--Mother Teresa

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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Hi All,
Welcome to fall! The cooler weather makes me want to stay indoors and get things done. It’s probably easier for you to stay on task with your studies, too!

WATCH FOR A LIST OF EVENTS HAPPENING FOR YOU ON CAMPUS DURING NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT AWARENESS WEEK, NOV. 2-6.

I’ve received lots of questions from students on registration for spring and winterim. That’s great! Check the information below and let me know if you have any questions. Make sure to make an appointment to meet with your adviser prior to registration to plan your spring semester schedule. If you have fewer than 60 credits you will be required to meet with your adviser to get your PAC code which is needed for registration. *Note: PACs are not required for winterim registration.

Registration Info:

September 23	Spring semester schedule of classes available on Web & MyBlugold
September 25	Winterim schedule of classes available on MyBlugold & Web
October 5	Fall 2009 final exams available on MyBlugold
Week of Oct. 12	Degree audits & registration appointment times for Spring semester registration sent to students via e-mail
October 5-15	Winterim registration; $100 down payment required; PACs not required
Oct. 28 - Nov. 3	Spring semester Graduate Student Priority Registration
Nov. 4 - Dec. 4	Spring semester undergraduate registration by assigned day/time; $100 down payment required; Undergraduate who must get PACs from advisers include: (1) all freshmen and sophomores (students with fewer than 60 earned credits), (2) all first-degree transfer students, and (3) juniors and seniors not in good academic standing, and (4) all College of Business majors.
November 11	Last day to file withdrawal from the University with “W”s; Last day to withdraw from individual full-semester classes

Fee Payment Info:

10-01-2009	E-bill sent to students who still owe/or had financial aid disbursed with finance charge assessed on unpaid balance. Final partial payment amount due by 10-23-2009 is the balance owed.
10-23-2009	FULL PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED TO AVOID BOTH A TRANSCRIPT AND REGISTRATION HOLD ON YOUR ACCOUNT.

WINTERIM SESSION 2010
*$100 down payment is required prior to registering* *(October 5-16)*

OWL Nominations
Thank you to all who submitted nominations for the OWL (Older, Wiser Learner ) award. Nominations will be accepted through tomorrow. The nominees to date are listed below. Perhaps you have had these instructors too, and they have been especially helpful toward nontradtional students. I would welcome additional information on any of the nominees below. Email me, isaacsbj@uwec.edu by Monday, Oct. 5. The OWL award will be presented at an award ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 4th at 3:00 p.m. in the Arrowhead room of Davies Center. Mark your calendar and plan to attend.

Name of Nominee	Department
Gwendolyn Applebaugh	Mathematics
Rosemary Battalio	Special Education
Dr. Marc Goulet	Interim Associate Dean of Students
Nuria Hoff	Foreign Languages
Dr. Tamara Lindsey	Curriculum & Instruction
Dr. Kristin Schaupp	Philosophy
Dr. Paul Thomas	Physics and Astronomy

Library Tours
It's not too late to take a short tour of McIntyre Library for the fall semester. Tours will continue through Oct. 8 and are offered at 5:30 p.m. Mondays, 3 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Wednesdays and noon Thursdays. Those who would like to join a tour group should meet in the library's Grand Corridor couch seating area near the display cases outside the library.

Counseling Services
Counseling Services offers individual assistance with personal or family concerns. Additionally group sessions are offered on a variety of topics. Take a look at their website to find out all that is offered FREE for students. Appointments are made by calling 836-5521 or stopping in the office in Old Library, 2122. http://www.uwec.edu/counsel/serviceGroups/index.htm

Veteran Center News
Keep an eye on the calendar posted in the Veteran Center for upcoming activities and programs. Special Veteran’s Day events will be on Nov. 11.
Contact Diane Stegner Roadt (roadtds@uwec.edu) if you have an interest in being a part of the newly reorganized Veteran’s Club.

Campus Activities
Check out things to do at UW-Eau Claire on the master calendar at this link:
http://calendar.uwec.edu/MasterCalendar.aspx where you can view by day, week, month, department, etc.

Did you know?......
….. you can receive free tutoring in several subject areas through Academic Skills Center (Old Library 2112)
…..the Planetarium offers children’s shows on Tuesdays and Saturdays http://www.uwec.edu/planetarium/index.htm
..... the Family Resource Center offers many activities and events for adults and children http://www.frcec.org/programs.htm

Have a great week!
Bonnie

Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226-E
Phone: 715-836-3259

Nurturing Thought:

The Wall
Have you ever climbed a wall only to find another wall waiting for you to climb?
It's not about the wall. It's about the climb.
Are you preparing to scale the wall or are you waiting for the wall to disappear?
Are you preparing yourself for the walls ahead or stuck on the wall in front of you?
Keep Climbing. Walls go up, walls go down. Or maybe it's time to demolish all the walls and move forward on level ground.
--Mike McKinley

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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Hi All,
The first day of autumn and summer continues to hang on. The little bit of rain today is a blessing. I hope that all is well in your little corner of the world. If you have questions or concerns as you settle into the third week of classes, feel free to email me or set up an appointment to talk. The website below, “Where To Go For Help”, contains a plethora of information on numerous topics and concerns. Check it out: http://www.uwec.edu/advising/help.htm

Registration News

September 23	Spring semester schedule of classes available on Web & MyBlugold
September 25	Winterim schedule of classes available on MyBlugold & Web

Billing Information

09-25-2009	FULL PAYMENT DUE TO AVOID FINANCE CHARGES. PARTIAL PAYMENT (APPROXIMATELY 50% OF CHARGES) DUE TO AVOID A $72.00 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE FEE.

10-01-2009	E-bill sent to students who still owe/or had financial aid disbursed with finance charge assessed on unpaid balance. Final partial payment amount due by 10-23-2009 is the balance owed.

Scholarship Writing Tips Workshop Tomorrow!
Plan to attend a special Scholarship Writing Tips Workshop tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23rd from 2:10-2:50 p.m. in the Arrowhead Room of Davies Center. Learn tips on how to put together a scholarship application, how to write an award winning essay, where to find scholarships.

OWL (Older, Wiser Learner) Award Nominations Sought
Recognize outstanding faculty who teach, mentor and encourage nontraditional students at UW-Eau Claire.
Students returning may have a professor from past semesters who comes to mind immediately as someone they wish to nominate. New students this semester may wish to nominate a professor who has been especially welcoming and understanding of nontraditional student needs.

Veteran Center News
We hope you are enjoying the new Veteran Center in Schofield 20 as a space to study, relax in between classes, or to connect with other veteran students. Look for programming in the near future as we coordinate activities, group meetings and guest speakers. Various staff members hold office hours in the Veteran Center Office. Check the schedule posted in the room to determine which staff are in the Center and days and times available.

Study Abroad Corner by Helen Glover, nontraditional student
Interested in going abroad but think that a full semester is just too long to leave your family or job? Why not enter a summertime study abroad program? These programs, in locations all over the world, offer the travel and cultural experience of study abroad with a shorter absence from your responsibilities at home. Women in Nicaragua: Culture, Language and Society.
　
Majoring in Women's Studies or Social Work? Why not learn about Latin American women and their unique challenges and how they are changing their culture. Women in Nicaragua: Culture, Language and Society is a 6 week program that focuses on the women's movement now occurring within the Nicaragua and how "Nicaraguan women are taking charge of their lives, empowering themselves economically and politically."
You will live and study in Granada, the oldest colonial city in continental America! In addition, students live with a host family, allowing you to really learn about the local culture and the role of women within their family and household environment. The program begins in mid-July, finishing in August. There is no previous experience in Spanish required, however students are required to take Spanish classes appropriate to their own level of skill as well as the three-credit course "Women and Social Sciences: Women's Lives and Experiences in Nicaragua" (UWEC's WMNS 433, GE-IIIG). The cost of the program is estimated at $5794 and can be covered by financial aid if you qualify. Hurry! The deadline to apply for the 2010 term of this program is November 16, 2009!

For more information on the program or any of the programs available to you please check out these links:
http://www.uwec.edu/cie/sac/ProsStudents/Programs/NicaraguaWomen's/index.htm
http://www.uwec.edu/cie/index.htm

Want to hear about the study abroad experience or share your fears or concerns about studying abroad as a nontraditional student? Come share lunch with Helen in the Nontraditional Student Lounge in Davies Center this Friday from 1-2 pm!

Looking for something to do on campus?
There are many, many activities and events happening each week on campus. Make sure to check the Calendar of Events at http://calendar.uwec.edu/MasterCalendar.aspx You’re sure to find something that you would enjoy doing for fun at UWEC!

Did you know?

Registering for 18 credits costs you no more than registering for 12 credits?
You can deposit money on your Blugold ID card and use it as a debit card around campus?
If you are receiving financial aid, that you can convert work-study to student loan, or vice versa?
There is a room in the lower level of the library where you can bring in your children while you study?

Questions? Concerns? Don’t know where to go? Contact me for answers to your questions and directions to resources. I’m here to help.

Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226-E
Phone: 715-836-3259

Nurturing Thought:
Most of us arrive at a sense of self and vocation only after
a long journey through alien lands.
Parker J. Palmer, from Let Your Life Speak

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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Hi All,
I hope that you are settling into your new routine, finding your way around campus, getting connected to resources and making new friends! We’ve now completed nearly two weeks of the semester.

Your “Need to Know” for this week in this newsletter:

Course dropping/adding information
OWL nominations needed by Sept. 30. I’VE ONLY RECEIVED ONE NOMINATION SO FAR!
Scholarship Writing Tips Workshop next week
NEW! Study Abroad Corner
Did you know? tips at the end of this newsletter
Campus Activities

Important Registration Deadline—Tomorrow!

September 16

--Last day to drop full-semester fall courses with no record; --Last day to register for or add full-semester fall courses without dean’s approval; --Last day to change grade basis to/from Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory
or Audit

NEED EXTRA MONEY FOR SCHOOL?
Plan to attend a special Scholarship Writing Tips Workshop next Wednesday, September 23rd from 2:10-2:50 p.m. in the Arrowhead Room of Davies Center. Learn tips on how to put together a scholarship application, how to write an award winning essay, where to find scholarships.

YOUR CHANCE TO RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING FACULTY
Who Teach, Mentor and Encourage Nontraditional Students at UW-Eau Claire

Each year nontraditional students at UW-Eau Claire recognize an outstanding faculty member who accepts the unique challenges and qualities that adult students bring to the classroom and who provide the kind of learning environment where the life experiences of adult students are honored and who support returning students in their endeavor to earn a degree from UW-Eau Claire.
Students returning may have a professor from past semesters who comes to mind immediately as someone they wish to nominate. New students this semester may wish to nominate a professor who has been especially welcoming and understanding of nontraditional student needs.

If you would like to nominate an outstanding faculty member for this award, please write a letter of nomination (a couple of paragraphs and via email is fine) explaining your reasons for the nomination. All faculty who are nominated will receive a Certificate of Appreciation, and the Nontraditional Student Advisory Committee will select one faculty member from among the nominees to receive the “OWL AWARD”. A special plaque will be presented during Nontraditional Awareness Week in November to that faculty member for helping “Older Wiser Learners” reach their academic potential.
Nominations are due to me (isaacsbj@uwec.edu) by Wednesday, September 30.

STUDY ABROAD CORNER
Welcome to Fall semester at UWEC! Let me take this opportunity to introduce myself. I am Helen Glover, I am a nontraditional student here at UWEC and I spent the '08/'09 school year studying at Kansai Gaidai University in Japan. Nontraditional students often believe that study abroad is out of their reach because of financial, family and work related reasons. I know I did when I started college, but the truth is there is a world of options when it comes to experiencing international exchange and even more resources to help you cover the costs of your time overseas. I would really like to see many more Nontraditional students experience the benefits of international exchange so this semester I'd like to tell you about some of the study abroad programs that UWEC has to offer and how you can find help to make your desire to study abroad a reality. Please look for my Study Abroad Corner in the Bonnie's newsletters this semester!

This week I want to tell you about Kansai Gaidai University, my home for 2 semesters. Kansai Gaidai is located in Hirakata City, Japan halfway between Kyoto, filled with cultural and historical locations, and Osaka, a large modern metropolis. Kansai Gaidai welcomes students for either 1 or 2 semester stays with the option to live with a Japanese host family or stay in dorm facilities with students from around the world. There is no previous experience in Japanese necessary, however courses in Japanese language are required during your stay. Other classes offered by Kansai Gaidai's English speaking professors cover a wide range of subject dealing with Japanese culture, religion, business, history and more. In addition, because Kansai Gaidai is a direct exchange school you can live and study in Japan and pay the same tuition and fees as a UWEC student living on campus!
For more information on study abroad options or Kansai Gaidai be sure to check out these links:
http://www.kansaigaidai.ac.jp
http://www.uwec.edu/cie/index.htm
The deadline for Fall of 2010 is November 2, so if you are interested and want to hear more about my experiences or have questions let's meet in the Nontraditional Student Lounge in Davies Center Friday, September 18th from 1-2 for a brown bag lunch!

Did You Know?

You can ride the Eau Claire city transit system for free by showing your Blugold Id card?
We have a nontraditional student lounge in Davies Center?
You can sign out a laptop for overnight use (for free) at the Circulation Desk in McIntyre Library?
The Children’s Center on campus has evening hours until 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday?

There are many, many activities and events happening on campus. Make sure to check the Calendar of Events at http://calendar.uwec.edu/MasterCalendar.aspx You’re sure to find something that you and your family would enjoy doing for fun at UWEC!

Have a great week!
Bonnie

Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226-E
Phone: 715-836-3259

Nurturing Thought:
Education is what prepares you to hear more when you listen,
to reach deeper when you think, to say more when you speak. --unknown

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Thursday, September 10, 2009

Greetings All Nontraditional Students at UW-Eau Claire!

Please join us Thursday, September 10, between 9:00 and 11:00 for the Grand Opening of the new Veterans Center in Schofield Hall, room 20 (lower level of Schofield Hall, near the tunnel entrance).

A short program will begin at 9:30. Coffee, juice, and pastries will be served.

Stop in to see the newly refurbished room and learn about resources and programming available for veteran students, family, friends, and community members.
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REGISTRATION NEWS:

Important Registration Information!

September 9	Last day to register for or add a full-semester or first-half fall semester courses without instructor’s approval
September 16	Last day to drop full-semester fall courses with no record; Last day to register for or add full-semester fall courses without dean’s approval; Last day to change grade basis to/from Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory or Audit

“Special” Students Dropping Courses
Special students enrolled in only one course, who wish to drop that course, are considered to be withdrawing from the University -- contact the Dean of Student's Office in person or by phone. Special students enrolled in two or more courses, wishing to drop a course(s), may drop on MyBlugold within the first week of a term. During and after the second week of a term they must complete a Change of Registration form and submit it to the Registration Office at Schofield 128. Please contact the Registration desk at (715) 836-2425 with any questions.
Important Tuition and Billing Information!


09-16	E-bill sent to all students. Payment due date is 9-25-09.

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Higher Learning Commission Reaccreditation Visit – The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools will be visiting UW-Eau Claire September 14-16 for the University’s reaccreditation process. They will hold formal meetings and open forums, as well as talk with faculty, staff and students as they walk the campus. The HLC visitors may be seeking student input and feedback. Here are some questions that you may be asked:

Why did you choose UW-Eau Claire? Have your expectations been met?
Do you know where to go to get academic advice? Personal counseling? Make a complaint?
Can you get the courses you need when you need them?
Do students have the opportunity to provide the administration with input about the University?
Is the library an important part of the education offered at UW-Eau Claire? How would you rate support for technology?
What would you change if you could?
What kind of education does the above-average student get? A transfer student? A non-traditional student? An under-prepared student?
What do you like best about UW-Eau Claire? What do you like least?

Please join us in welcoming our guests and helping us by providing your input and feedback. Should you have any questions, please contact Kris Anderson (anderskc@uwec.edu).
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YOUR CHANCE TO RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING FACULTY
Who Teach, Mentor and Encourage Nontraditional Students at UW-Eau Claire

Hispanic Heritage Month Reception
Tuesday, September 15, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Tamarack Room, Davies Center
Please join us for Latin American appetizers, beverages, music and displays.
For more information contact Stephanie Zighelboim, Office of Multicultural Affairs, 836-3033.
Sponsored by Student Organization of Latina/os and OMA.

Mark your calendars for a special Scholarship Writing Tips Workshop on Wednesday, September 23rd from 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the Arrowhead Room of Davies Center.

HELP!
I have two vacancies on the Nontraditional Student Advisory Committee. If you are from the College of Business or the College of Nursing and are interested in serving on the committee, please email me. Information on the committee is found on this website. http://www.uwec.edu/advising/nss/Advisoryboard.htm

Have a great week!
Bonnie

Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226-E
Phone: 715-836-3259

Nurturing Thought:
Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons.
--Ruth Ann Schabacker

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Friday, September 4, 2009

Greetings All Nontraditional Students at UW-Eau Claire!

Welcome to the fall semester! I hope that your first week was all that you hoped that it would be. I am sure that is was filled with some stressful moments (hopefully not too many) and also with some very exciting moments. For those of you who have not yet met me, my name is Bonnie Isaacson and I am the adviser to nontraditional students at UW-Eau Claire. I can be a resource for you above and beyond your academic adviser. I am available to meet with you or to answer your email questions. This informational newsletter will be sent to you each Monday or Tuesday to let you know of campus activities, upcoming deadlines for such things as class withdrawal, scholarship applications, registration information, community resources, and anything else that I think will be of interest and importance to you as a student who is balancing many activities in your day. I will always close with a nurturing thought-- something that I have come across in my reading that I pass on to you to keep you inspired as you focus on your goal of receiving a baccalaureate degree from this fine university. Take a moment each time you set foot on campus to remember the privilege that is yours as you proudly say that you are enrolled as a student at the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire. You have every right to feel very proud of your accomplishments.

I would especially like to welcome all new students just beginning this semester. I hope that you are settling in to your classes and creating a routine. If any of you have questions or concerns remember that I am your campus connection. If there is a question that I do not have an answer for immediately, I will certainly find the answer for you.

Each semester there are a few students who ask to be removed from my email list. The distribution list is automatically created and sent to me from the Registration Office so that I can be in contact with you. I do not have the ability to remove any names from the list. As long as you are an enrolled student at UWEC you will be on the list and receive messages from me. Please do not ask me to remove you from the list because I will not be able to do that. I try to send only one or two emails a week as I know that you are all busy people and it is annoying to have several email messages to go through. If you find throughout the semester that my messages are not useful to you, simply delete them when you see them in your inbox. I hope that is not the case :)

I’ve got lots of news to share with you this week. Most email newsletters will not be this long! So without further delay, on to.…

This weeks’ news:
Welcome Back/ Open House-- Wednesday, September 9th from 11:30-12:30 the nontraditional student honor society, Sigma Gamma Zeta II would like to invite you to an open house in the Oasis Room located in the lower level of Davies Center, room 127. We hope that you can stop in to meet other nontraditional students, our staff, the SGZII officers, enjoy some free cookies and punch and check out the room, (the Oasis is there for you to relax in between classes, have your lunch, study, or visit with other nontraditional students).

Gen 100.705: Introduction to the University for Adult Students
Meets during the semester, Wednesday, 9-9:50 a.m. SEATS STILL REMAIN!
This one credit course is specifically for nontraditional students who would like to learn ways to balance the duties of a nontraditional student, learn of campus resources, pick up study tips, financial aid tips, time and stress management, writing effective papers and other topics. If you would still like to register for this class (we have only met one time so far) please email me or call 836-3259 for pre-registration for the course.
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Veteran Center News:
The Veteran Center, new this semester and located in Schofield 20, will host an Open House on Thursday, September 10 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Opening remarks at 9:30. Coffee, juice and rolls will be served.
If you are a student currently serving in the military or are a veteran, have a family member who is serving or a veteran, or if you simply have an interest in veterans, stop in the new Veteran Center to see the room and resources available. We’d love to meet you! Feel free to come in your military dress if you wish.
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REGISTRATION NEWS:

Important Registration Information!

September 9	Last day to register for or add a full-semester or first-half fall semester courses without instructor’s approval
September 16	Last day to drop full-semester fall courses with no record; Last day to register for or add full-semester fall courses without dean’s approval; Last day to change grade basis to/from Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory or Audit


09-16	E-bill sent to all students. Payment due date is 9-25-09.

09-25	FULL PAYMENT DUE TO AVOID FINANCE CHARGES. PARTIAL PAYMENT (APPROXIMATELY 50% OF CHARGES) DUE TO AVOID A $72.00 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE FEE.

FINANCIAL AID NEWS:

If you have questions on your financial aid or if you are still interested in applying for aid, call or stop in the Financial Aid Office for information, 715-836-3373, Schofield Hall 115. Financial aid is available to all students whether you are age 18 or 80 (or older!). If you have special financial circumstances be sure to meet with a financial aid counselor to discuss your situation.Scholarship information can be found on the Financial Aid webpage, http://www.uwec.edu/finaid/index.htm , and also on the Nontraditional Student Services webpage http://www.uwec.edu/advising/nss/index.htm

Mark your calendars for a special Scholarship Writing Tips Workshop on Wednesday, September 23rd from 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the Arrowhead Room of Davies Center.

CAMPUS NEWS:

McIntyre Library Student Tours --Don’t be afraid of the Library No registration necessary! Times are varied to meet student schedules.
Tours start in the Grand Corridor outside the library entrance.
2009 Fall Tours
Sep. 14 to Oct. 8

Mondays........5:30 pm
Tuesdays...... 3:00 pm
Wednesdays... 10:00 am
Thursdays..... 12:00 pm
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Need help with a subject—want to arrange for a tutor?
Contact the Academic Skills Center for FREE tutoring, Old Library 2112 or call 836-5844. Don’t wait until you are in desperate need of help. Set up tutoring at the beginning of the semester!Need help with email or computer problems? Contact the Help Desk, Old Library 1106, or call 836-5711 for assistance.

YOUR CHANCE TO RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING FACULTY
Who Teach, Mentor and Encourage Nontraditional Students at UW-Eau Claire

Each year nontraditional students at UW-Eau Claire recognize an outstanding faculty member who best exemplifies both the art and the science of teaching returning adult students. We wish to recognize those faculty who accept the unique challenges and qualities that adult students bring to the classroom and who provide the kind of learning environment where the life experiences of adult students are honored, the intellectual demands spur further discovery and growth, and classroom strategies are appropriately varied and flexible. Returning students may have a professor from past semesters who comes to mind immediately as someone they wish to nominate. New students this semester may wish to nominate a professor who has been especially welcoming and understanding of nontraditional student needs.

Looking for campus employment?

Make sure to check out the on-line job board on a regular basis.

If you desire to work in a particular office, it is perfectly appropriate to stop by and ask if there are opportunities.

If you have any questions on your eligibility for work-study call or stop in the Financial Aid Office, 836-3373, Schofield Hall 115.

Privacy Information:
Unless you have restricted any of your directory information, the fact that you are a student here is public information. If you wish to restrict that information, you need to fill out a form and send it to registration. Information about this can be found at: http://www.uwec.edu/registrar/student/privacy.htm

Campus Activities:
There are so many opportunities for activities on campus each day. If you are looking for something to do, check this website: http://www.uwec.edu/advantage/thingstodo/index.htm
Be sure to check in with me if you have any questions or concerns. I’m here to help!

Have a great week!
Bonnie
Bonnie Isaacson
Nontraditional Student Adviser
Schofield Hall 226-E
Phone: 715-836-3259

Nurturing Thought:
“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.”
-Albert Schweitzer

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Nontraditional Student Update and Reminders

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Civil Rights Pilgrimage

Campus Activity Calendar

Final Exam Reminder

Depression/Anxiety

Warning Signs of Depression:

Monday, November 2, 2009

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Monday, October 12, 2009

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

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