The Transfer Connection
Greetings,
It seems summer has arrived. Dig out the sun screen, floppy hat and lemonade. Spend a little time on the front porch getting to know your neighbors. Sneak in a few minutes to think about your educational/career goals. Do your goals need a little clarification? Perhaps you need to find time with a mentor to make sure you are on track. Time to completion is important, but so are opportunities you may not have again. Think in terms of skills you build or experience you gain, rather than a line you can add to your resume.
Technology has given us wonderful communication options, but sometimes we forget how intrusive electronics have become. More gadgets are showing up in classrooms and meeting rooms. Where do you draw the line? Do you use the laptop to take notes or check Facebook? Even if you are not talking on your cell phone are you texting? Watching last night's episode of Idol? Here is one simple guideline. Think about why you are in the class/meeting. Does the device improve your learning/productivity? If not, it can be a distraction to you and others and may be seen as rude by your professor, boss, classmates or coworkers. Even if you believe you multi task well, research shows you are less likely to remember things you learned while shifting focus. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-07/uoc--maa072506.php
EVENTS
On Campus
Planetarium Shows
Mueller Planetarium at the University of Nebraska State Museum announces its summer schedule of shows presented in Nebraska's first fulldome digital projection theater. Beginning June 2, the schedule will feature a show chronicling the history of the telescope and two shows for young audiences on stars and the solar system. The schedule is subject to change. Special additions to the show schedule will be posted in July at the planetarium's Web site, www.spacelaser.com, as the Mueller Planetarium celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Mueller Planetarium is located in the University of Nebraska State Museum (Morrill Hall), just south of 14th and Vine streets. For more information on the museum, visit www.museum.unl.edu.
Jazz in June continues. Music starts at 7 p.m. Tuesdays on the plaza west of Sheldon Museum of Art. Don't forget the blanket or lawn chair. http://jazzinjune.com/
Free Outdoor Concerts
Thursday, Noon to 1 p.m. North Entrance of Nebraska Union
University Program Council presents hot dog, chips, & Pepsi for $4
For schedule of performers go to: http://jazzinjune.com/
In Lincoln
Check out all the possibilities with Lincoln parks & recreation. http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/parks/index.htm
Five finalists have been identified in the One Book One Lincoln selection. Find the finalists, summer reading programs and more at Lincoln City Libraries http://www.lcl.lib.ne.us/
Outside Lincoln
With gas prices going up again, stay in Nebraska. Find places to go, things to do, even video podcasts that explore scenic paths and well-traveled routes that you can download and take with you. See http://www.visitnebraska.gov// Search by region or by date for festivals, sporting events, or arts & crafts around the state.
Take a Nebraska wine tour, or just visit vineyards in your area. Over 30 wineries, vineyards or tasting rooms are listed at Vintage Nebraska. http://www.nebraskawines.com
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
