Blugold Nuggets - January 2007

Welcome 2007! We hope this newsletter is useful as your student prepares for the spring semester.

Residence Hall Opening

Residence Halls Opening

Residence Halls reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 8:00 a.m. Students who moved to a new room or have a new roommate may pick up new room combinations from the residence hall front desk.

 

 

Paying Spring Semester Tuition

Paying Tuition

An electronic bill with financial aid applied will be emailed to all students at their UW-Eau Claire email address on Thursday, Jan. 18.  A final electronic bill will be emailed on Feb. 6. To avoid finance charges, students should make payment in full by Friday, Feb. 16. If a student elects to participate in the partial payment plan, one half of their bill is due on Feb. 16.  The remaining tuition, plus finance charges, is due on Friday, Mar 16.

A final electronic bill will be emailed to students on Mar. 6. For more information about billing visit http://www.uwec.edu/bussvs/busoff/index.htm

Financial Aid Disbursement for Spring Semester

If your student’s financial aid exceeds their University costs, refunds will be disbursed beginning Jan. 22 at the Cashier’s Window, Schofield Hall 108.

If a student wishes to have their financial aid refund check mailed to them before classes begin, they should complete the instructions at this web site:  http://www.uwec.edu/bussvs/busoff/refundAuth.htm

Financial Aid Information for Fall 2007

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Night Planned
UW-Eau Claire will host a free informational event for students and parents regardless of the school you plan to attend. Find out the types of financial aid available, how to apply for it and how financial aid eligibility is determined. The event will take place Thursday, Jan. 11 from 7- 8:30 p.m. in Schofield Auditorium, Schofield Hall. Free parking is available in the Hibbard parking lot (corner of State Street and Garfield Avenue) or the Fine Arts parking lot on Water Street. The event is hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and the UW-Eau Claire financial aid staff. For more information call (715) 836-3171 or (715) 836-3373.

FAFSA Completion Information
Students must apply for financial aid each year to determine eligibility for need based financial aid and some non-need based financial aid. Aid is awarded when a student’s application is complete and is based on the funds available at that time. UW -Eau Claire has a priority date of April 15th. To apply for financial aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form collects the information needed to determine financial aid eligibility. Students may sign the on-line FAFSA electronically if they have a federal PIN number. If your student does not already have a U.S. Department of Education Personal Identification Number (PIN), one may be applied for at http://www.pin.ed.gov. With your PINs, you and your student can electronically sign the FAFSA on the web. The PIN simplifies the application process and allows you to get your results faster. UW-Eau Claire’s Federal School Code is 003917. Completing the FAFSA by the priority date allows students the opportunity to receive consideration for all financial aid.

Additionally, about 30 percent of our applicants are required to submit signed copies of income tax forms (both parent and student). Your student does not need to submit tax forms unless requested to do so by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid Office.

Free Help in Completing the FAFSA
College Goal Sunday is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 11 in locations across the state and will offer students and parents free advice from financial aid professionals in completing the FAFSA.  The following link will allow you to find the location closest to you: http://www.wicollegegoalsunday.org/

Scholarship Applications
Now is a good time to apply for UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarships for 07-08.  Check out individual scholarships, their eligibility criteria and application procedures at: http://www.uwec.edu/finaid/aid/FDNscholarships.htm

Finding a Job for Spring Semester

Career Discovery Center

As in the fall semester, on-campus jobs are at a premium. However, there are some positions available. Students should access the on-line job board to search for open positions and apply early.  Off campus jobs are posted on the job board as well and there are always Eau Claire employers looking for student employees. Career Services Office is available to assist students with all aspects of the job search process from resume writing to interviewing.

Study Abroad Deadline Extended for Some Programs

Perth, Australia

 

The Study Abroad deadline has been extended for some programs. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the program is full or until Jan.16. 

 

The programs still open include:
Fall/Academic Year:
Australia:  Lismore & Perth
Graz, Austria
Santiago, Chile
Guangzhou, China
England:  Harlaxton & Lancaster
Global Student Teaching, Worldwide
Limerick, Ireland
Riga, Latvia
ITESM semester, Mexico
Nicaragua/Costa Rica
Study in Scotland
Vaxjo, Sweden

Summer:
Central European Travel Seminar
Costa Rica-Nursing
Mexico: Cuernavaca (Intensive Track only)
Dalkeith, Scotland
Special Education in Scotland
Suwon, South Korea
Chiang Mai, Thailand

For more information, student can contact the Center for International Education (715)836-4411, studyabroad@uwec.edu.  Applications are available online at:  http://www.uwec.edu/cie/sac/index.htm

National Student Exchange Deadline

The application deadline is fast approaching for National Student Exchange. This exchange program allows UW-Eau Claire students to study at one of nearly 190 colleges located in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while the student continues to pay UW-Eau Claire tuition. If your student is interested in applying for 07-08 academic year participation, he or she should contact the Student Development and Diversity Office as soon as possible. If your student already has an NSE application and is planning to apply, but has not met to discuss school choices, call (715)836-2003 for an appointment.

The application process does take time, so students should act now!  The application deadline is Feb. 7.

Resident Assistant Selection

Resident Assistant Staff

Students who have lived in the residence halls for one semester can participate in resident assistant selection. If your student is interested in applying for resident assistant position, encourage him/her to talk to an R.A.

Resident Assistant applications for Fall 2007 will be available beginning Jan.18, and may be picked up from any residence hall front desk, hall director or the Housing and Residence Life Office, Towers 112. The application deadline is Feb. 12 at 12:00 noon.  Completed applications are due to the hall director of the hall where your student plans to apply.

V-Day Campaign Planned

V-Day Campaign

The Housing and Residence Life Organization, MOSAIC, will sponsor a variety of events and educational opportunities open to all students throughout the month of February to raise awareness of the horrors of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and violence. The highlight of the V-Day Campaign is the student-produced and directed performance of the Eve Ensler play The Vagina Monologues.  This annual performance will be Feb. 22 – Feb. 24, in Schofield Auditorium.  All proceeds will be donated to the Bolton Refuge House, a local domestic abuse survivor’s shelter and the UW-Eau Claire Center for Awareness of Sexual Assault (CASA). All students, their families and Eau Claire community members are encouraged to attend this compelling and high-energy performance!  Tickets are available at the University Service Center. Anyone who would like additional information can email MOSAIC at MOSAIC@uwec.edu

Cabaret 2007

Cabaret Productions was founded in 1978 to provide experience for UW-Eau Claire Music and Theatre Arts students in arranging and staging a variety show. Cabaret provides for our students a valuable practicum during their course of study at the university. Many of the students performing in this show are music majors who will need to produce musicals and variety shows during their professional career. Annually, there are ten student directors working with a cast of 130 students.

Today, Cabaret involves a 10 month production schedule where students arrange, choreograph, rehearse and stage the annual production with orchestra. Each year student Cabaret directors enroll in a course addressing arranging, choreography and other areas involved in the production of a musical variety show. Cabaret Productions has raised over $225,000 in support of on-going scholarships for dedicated music students in the Voice/Choral Area and Jazz Area at UW-Eau Claire.

Cabaret performances are scheduled for:

January 18-20, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
January 25-27, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
January 20 & 27, 2007, 2:00 p.m.

Tickets are available at the Service Center. This is an exciting UW-Eau Claire tradition - encourage your Blugold to attend!

Free Admission to Blugold Athletic Events

We often hear from students - "There's nothing to do in Eau Claire." You may have even heard this statement in the past semester, too. That statement is simply not true. There are many things to do each weekend. And, what's most exciting is that many events are free. All Blugold Athletic events are free with your student's Blugold card. The opening weekend of the Spring Semester is jam-packed with free events including:

Friday, Jan. 19

Track and Field UWEC Blugold Open, 3:30 p.m., Olson Indoor Track
Coed Swimming Blugolds vs. Macalester College, 5 p.m., McPhee
This Is Spinal Tap, Campus Film, 6 p.m., Davies Theatre
Men's Hockey Blugolds vs. UW-Stout, 7 p.m., Hobbs Ice Arena
This Is Spinal Tap, Campus Film, 8:30 p.m., Davies Theatre

Saturday, Jan. 20

Men's Basketball Blugolds vs. UW-LaCrosse , 3 p.m., Zorn Arena
Women's Basketball Blugolds vs. UW-LaCrosse, 5 p.m., Zorn Arena
This Is Spinal Tap, Campus Film, 6 p.m., Davies Theatre
Women's Hockey Blugolds vs. UW-Stevens Point, 7 p.m., Hobbs Ice Arena
This Is Spinal Tap, Campus Film, 8:30 p.m., Davies Theatre

Sunday, Jan. 21

Women's Hockey Blugolds vs. Lake Forest, 5 p.m., Hobbs Ice Arena
This Is Spinal Tap, Campus Film, 6 p.m., Davies Theatre
This Is Spinal Tap, Campus Film, 8:30 p.m., Davies Theatre

Encourage your student to get involved on campus and check out the many events available!