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October 2005
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ContentsWelcome from OASIS |
Fulbright Workshop |
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Special Announcement |
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Welcome from OASISOn behalf of the Office of Academic Support and Intercultural Services (OASIS) we extend a warm Husker welcome to all new and returning students to UNL. Our doors are open for business to serve all students, however our office has been given the important task of providing focused services on first generation and minority students. Thus far, we have had several events that have attracted a large number of UNL students and administrators. We began the year with a Multicultural Welcome Back Barbeque which featured all of UNL's finest minority Greek fraternities and sororities. The welcome was followed by a second welcome which honored and show cased our wonderful Native students and faculty. OASIS has sponsored student luncheons, movie nights and academic support workshops geared towards enhancing student's growth. Our mission is to provide services and programs that foster the academic, cultural, social and professional development of students. If you would like additional information on OASIS, please go to our website www.unl.edu/oasis_culturecenter.
Best Wishes, Jamar Banks |
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Announcements & Events |
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OASIS Activities for October 2005
Contact the Office of Academic Support and Intercultural Services (OASIS) for more information. |
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Scholarship Information SeminarFall - 198H Mini-Class UHON 198H Section 951, Call #8900, Oct. 24-Nov. 21 Essentially an introduction to Scholarships and Exploration of Scholarship Opportunities When: Mondays, 4:00-5:00 p.m. This is a mini- class that will only meet for a 5 week period (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It is intended for any student (Freshman-Senior) who wishes to hear in more detail about the scholarship process and lay the groundwork for future scholarship applications. Basic components of the application process will be covered: personal statements, resumes, help with obtaining good letters of recommendation, and research on graduate school programs. Focus will be on the following scholarships: Rhodes, Marshall, Gates-Cambridge, Truman, Goldwater and Fulbright. |
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Fulbright WorkshopFulbright Workshop - Wednesday, November 16, 6:30 (City Campus Union) This workshop will specifically focus on the Fulbright application during International Education Week. |
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UCARE Fall SymposiumUCARE Fall Symposium - November 2 from 3:00-6:00 in the City Campus Union. Open to ALL students. An online registration form is available on the UCARE website (http://www.unl.edu/ucare/online_forms/symposiumform.shtml). Registration deadline is October 14. |
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Concurrent EnrollmentConcurrent Enrollment, sometimes called Dual Enrollment, occurs when a student is enrolled in more than one institution at the same time (concurrently). This has traditionally meant high school students taking college courses, but can also be used to refer to college students who take courses from more than one institution. More students nationally and at Nebraska are graduating with credit from more than one institution. While in high school, students must meet specific requirements to enroll in college courses. Courses are taught by college or university faculty, and the grades are posted on the college transcript. Students should be aware of all policies, including dates during which a student may withdraw without penalty as well as who is responsible for tuition, fees, and books. Official transcripts of all courses attempted are required with an application to University of Nebraska–Lincoln . Credit from any other institution is considered transfer credit. Dual Credit Enrollment is a specific type of concurrent enrollment in which a high school student receives both high school credit and college credit for the same course. These courses are often taught at the high school, but might also be on the college campus or through distance learning. The college offering credit authorizes the faculty member to teach college courses. Grades are posted to both the high school transcript and the college transcript. Courses taken for college credit (whether or not the student also received high school credit) become part of the student's official college record and must be reported to any other college attended. Grades in these courses could affect admission decisions. As with any college credit it is important to know how it will be applied to the desired degree. Be aware that professional schools - colleges of medicine, law, nursing, etc. may have different policies for acceptance of college credit earned while in high school. Check with the Pre-professional advisers in the College of Arts & Sciences Advising Center. Any UNL student who takes courses for credit at another institution is urged to work with an adviser before enrolling to discuss whether the credit will apply to his/her degree. This is vital whether the student is studying abroad, taking a summer course, or a community college course for convenience. Final transcripts of coursework completed elsewhere must be sent to the Office of Admissions to transfer the credit to UNL. |
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Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies University of Nebraska–Lincoln 201 Seaton Hall Lincoln, NE 68588-0683 (402) 472-1185 unlous@unlnotes.unl.edu |
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Dr. Rita Kean, Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Professor of Textiles, Clothing and Design |
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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln does not discriminate based on gender, age, disability, race, color, religion, marital status, veteran's status, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation. |
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