The Transfer Connection
Greetings,
I hope your semester is off to a great start. Save some time Thursday, September 10 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. to share some ice cream with other transfer students and college representatives. Be sure to join us in the Library Instruction Room (Love Library 110 South) even if you cannot stay for the hour.
Remember the transition website (http://transition.unl.edu/) designed by transfer students for transfer students. Find resources you need right away to assist in your transition--building abbreviations and parking maps, bus routes and how to study tips. Your feedback about the transition web resources and the Transfer Connection are valued. Let me know if these resources are helpful or how they could be improved. Email jmoseman2@unl.edu.
Each semester is an opportunity for a new beginning so set yourself up for success. Get organized now. Meet your classmates and organize study groups. Decide what you will use for your master calendar. It could be a printed planner or a calendar program on your laptop or phone. Multiple calendars cause confusion.
Important dates from the Academic Calendar. I recommend bookmarking this page. http://www.unl.edu/regrec/calendar/calendar_main.shtml
August 31 (Mon.) Last day to drop a full semester course and receive 100% refund
September 4 (Fri.) Last day to drop a full semester course and receive 75% refund
September 4 (Fri.) Last day to file a drop to remove course from student's record
September 5 (Sat.) - November 13 (Fri.) All course withdrawals noted with a "W" on academic record
Another page to bookmark is the Academic Handbook. http://www.unl.edu/regrec/acadserv/AcademicServicesHandbook.pdf
It will answer many of your questions about academic policies and procedures. I like the PDF bookmarks to help find answers to questions like how many hours are required for senior status.
An opportunity to go to Mexico for 12 days next August. Professor Keown will again be offering to take a group of students to Mexico in August of 2010.
"Among the sites listed below we will also visit--US Embassy, University of Chapingo--UNAM the Largest and first University founded in North or South America--founded in 1520. ( Yes 1500 ) Coffee plantation, pineapple plantation, tropical plant research center. Cities to be visited Mexico City, Texcoco, Hautusco, Veracruz and Puebla. Travel from Mexico City to Veracruz by bus--we will travel from the high area of Mexico City 7,000+ feet to the tropics in Veracruz. We will visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe etc. The total cost of the trip will be around $1,750 all inclusive for 12 days--includes airfare. If you would like to experience the History, Agriculture and Religion of Mexico then see me or send me an email. Trip limited to 25 students. This will be the 4 th such trip that I have offered students. Scholarships are available to help with the cost. "
Jeffrey F. Keown, A218g Animal Science Bldg, Phone 472-6453, E--mail: JKEOWN1@unl.edu
New Veteran's Organization--The newly formed Student Veteran's Organization will meet the second Thursday of each month at 8:00 p.m. in the Union. During the first meeting on September 10, Gary Chalupa (Lancaster County Veterans Service Officer) will present information about the 9/11 GI Bill. All veterans are welcome to attend. For more information contact Steve Vossler (svossler2@gmail.com) or Laura Roost (roost@huskers.unl.edu).
If you transferred to UNL summer or fall of 2008 you will no longer receive the Transfer Connection unless you have notified me that you wish to "Stay on the list".
EVENTS
August 28 - September 7
Nebraska State Fair-This is your last chance to see the State Fair in Lincoln. Beginning next year it will be in Grand Island. It will be going out with a bang so check out the web site with details for each day. Search on-line before you go. You can print a map with destinations for activities, exhibits, concerts, as well as a funnel cake or your favorite food on a stick. Daily Gate Admission: Adults: $8, Children ages 6-12: $2, Children ages 5 and under: Free. http://www.statefair.org/fair/index.asp
Thursday, September 10, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Library Instruction Room (110 Love Library South)
Ice Cream Social
Hosted by Tau Sigma, National Honor Society for Transfer Students. Meet other transfer students, college representatives and liaison librarians. Enjoy some delicious ice cream from our own UNL Dairy Store. Full time transfer students are invited to join Tau Sigma if you earn a 3.5 your first semester at UNL.
Wednesday, September 3, 3:00 - 5;00 pm, Nebraska Union Centennial Room
Volunteer Fair --Over 50 local non-profit organizations will be in attendance. Learn about opportunities to volunteer individually or as a group. Ask questions. Find a volunteer opportunity that fits you.
Have a great semester!
Cheers,
JoAnn
JoAnn Moseman, M.A.
Academic Transfer Coordinator
Office of Undergraduate Studies
201 Seaton Hall
Lincoln, NE 68588-0683
TEL: 402-472-9455
www.unl.edu/ous/student_programs/transfer.shtml
http://transition.unl.edu/
jmoseman2@unl.edu
