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Administration not swayed by student protest By Jarrod Briley

nearly 90 F. yet to be replaced. As compensation for their rooms in Murdaugh was Although the aging air The chiller is a several ton hardship, each resident was permanetly reduced by $100. Editor in Chief conditioning system is unit that is directly responsible refunded $50 of their summer Previously, rooms in Murdaugh fter numerous temporarily working, the air for cooling the air that flows housing fee. Also, the price of complaints and V See Murdaugh, Page 6 into the rooms. a protest march "These involving nearly 100 systems may students, the have a life of administration has 20 to 25 years, temporarily repaired the but this one is aging air conditioning going on 30 to system at Murdaugh Hall. 35 years," said Although residents of Bill Wiseman, Murdaugh are now living director of in air conditioned rooms, university it was not always so. TIRED OF THE SAME OLD SAME OLD? relations. Various problems with But the the air cooling system administration —Photo by Shauna Hardway placed an pleasant has no environment on a four Rahgna Preston, president of the Residence Hall intention of week hiatus earlier this Council, protests the lack of air conditioning in replacing the summer. According to Murdaugh Hall. About 100 residents participated. dilapidated Murdaugh residents, the system anytime temperature in Murdaugh often chiller, which caused the soon. Such a project could cost majority of the problems, has upwards of $500,006. "The system is so old that it Vol. 101, No. 1 doesn't merit the huge expense (USPS 661-700) ISSN: 1084-9149 needed to fix, unless we're going to totally refurbish that Editor In Chief Jarrod Briley Writer Robin Lydick dormitory," Wiseman told the Associate Editor Maria Crane Sports Editor Eric Spruill Managing Editor Stephanie J. Eggeling Photographer Shauna Hardway Edmond Evening Sun. "There are intentions to do Copy Editor Trent Dugas Photographer Chieko Hara that, but it will take some major Advertising Mgr Wendy Werber Cartoonist John Luny The Athletic Village offers more selection than even Ad Sales Carmen Gore Webmaster Shauna Hardway bucks to do that. But until then, those so-called superstores. If w,* don't carry the style you Writer Celie Rabalais Circulation Shane Pratt we'll limp along, and some are looking for, we will be happy to special order it for you. Writer Julie Jordan Director of Student students will limp along with Writer Fachaitte Kinslow Publications Dr. John DeSanto us." Students began petitioning The Vista is published as a newspaper and public forum by UCO students, the administration in early July semi-weekly during the academic year except exams and holiday periods, to have the system repaired. and on Thursdays only during the summer term, at the University of Central Oklahoma, 100 N University Dr, Edmond, OK 73034-5209. Telephone: Although the administration *Offer good on mg Warty pr iced, in stock shoes ohlY 4O rathe (405) 974-5549. One-year subscription rate $12. Periodicals postage paid at assured the residents that it ' !web. Mi14` present Coupon to receive discount Offer expires 8/31/99 Edmond, Oklahoma 73034-9998. would be repaired in a timely L The Vista's Editorial Board meets once a week. Editorials represent the manner, some students said that OPEN MON. - FRI. EVENINGS •TIL 8. SAT & SUN 'TIL 6 views of the majority of the Editorial Board. Opinion columns, reviews and they were misled. DANFORTH & KELLY The commentaries represent the views of the writer and not necessarily the views 4 EDMOND • 341-5005 "They put signs on all the Athletic of The Vista Editorial Board, the Department of Journalism, UCO or the s.c., » L\ Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges. Cartoons represent the views of the dorm room doors saying that le. co.-at tve.e, t a artist. The Vista is not an official medium expression for the Regents or parts had been ordered and were UCO. on the way. But they were just "POSTMASTER": Send address changes to The Vista, 100 N. University putting us off," said Jennifer Drive, Edmond, OK 73034. Gordon, criminal justice senior. Wiseman said the parts LETTERS The Vista encourages letters to the editor. Letters should address issues and needed for repairs were ordered ideas, not personalities. Letters must be typed, double-spaced with a almost immediately after the maximum of 150 words, include the author's printed name, major, system failed, but that it took classification and phone number. Non-students must include title and several weeks for the parts to Rent starting at $360 00 daytime phone number. Letters are subject to editing for libel, clarity and arrive.

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Students make move into University Commons apartments By Celie Rabalais

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CO students started moving into the new University Commons Apartments, August 20. "It's an exciting time at UCO because we have more residential students then ever before," said Todd Duncan, director of campus residential life. "(The) Residential Life staff is eagerly awaiting the arrival of students. We're ready to build communities in residence halls," Duncan said. The newly constructed 384bed apartment-style residence is leased to capacity for the 19992000 school year and has a waiting list with approximately 100 names. In mid-July, the $15 million apartment complex was opened to all level students and

apartment rents were reconstructed because of low occupancy, said Keith Weber, research assistant for the president. The 144 units were originally only open to second year or higher students with a GPA of 2.0. The decision to open the apartments to all students was a financial decision regarding the contract with Capstone Development, Weber said. Under the new rental policy, students can now sign four, nine or 12 month leases. Contracts for nine and 12 month leases will decrease students individual rent $46.39 a month on two-bedroom apartments and $40.28 on a fourbedroom apartment. Security deposits were also lowered to $100.00 from the original cost of one month's rent. Under the adjusted rental

plans, breaks between semesters will be covered if a student signs a 9 month lease, Weber said. This was not included in the original rental proposal. Students who signed early leases will have the difference in the adjusted rent and security deposits credited to their first month's rent. The University Commons are furnished apartments, including washer, dryers and microwaves. The complex also has a clubhouse that has a mini computer lab. Security includes a direct link to UCO's Department of Public Safety. Students interested in obtaining more information on the University Commons may call the Department of Residence —Photo by Shauna Hardway Life at 947-4000. To have your name put on the Jennifer Russel, freshman, lugs her pile of blankets to her new waiting list for the apartments, apartment room in the University Commons Friday afternoon. The call the Housing Office at 974- Commons provide students with an alternative to living in dorms. 2515.

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Fun in the sun... Stampede Week participants enjoy a picnic by Broncho Lake Saturday. Left to right: Aaron Noftsger, Jerrod Noftsger, Wendy Noftsger, Sherri Bryant (with back turned), Jennifer Simer, Maycee Fitch (with spoon), Barbara Bryant and Wendy Lanson.

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Guest supplies, new schedules, and disoriented freshman — the back-to-school season has arrived. To help students adjust to college life and introduce newcomers to campus activities, UCO held the first "Stampede Week" last year. This year, Stampede Week began Aug. 20 and continued through the weekend with parent and student seminars. The event is scheduled through Friday. The purpose of Stampede Week is "to make the students feel welcome and more at home," said Sherri Bryant, a Stampede Week volunteer. Participating parents in this weekend's activities were also adjusting to the idea of college life, and were comforted by the

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Campus construction begins By Fachaitte Kinslow

field, by Evans Hall, will be used by some of the physical StanWriter education classes. onstruction is A practice field between the continuing on campus. softball field and the baseball C The new intramural field, will mainly be used by the field, north of the firestation on women's soccer team. Bauman and Second Street, will Students and organizations are be complete by September 3. allowed to use any of the three The original fields, but must intramural field was h a v located by Wantland permission. Stadium, but I don't know where Intramural construction of the exactly, and didn't athletics allow University Commons ask. I was just students to turned the field into a participate in happy to get a parking lot. various field. Fred Fieth, activities with director of intramural other students Fred Fieth activities, says the on campus. director of money for the field Intramural came from the intramur al activities football will University. begin —Photo by Chieko Hara "I don't know where September 12. The deadline for exactly and didn't ask. I was just registration is September 3. happy to get a field," Fieth said. Other fall intramural sports The new field will be named are badminton, soccer, track, Kimberly Jackson, prospective student services employee, sings to a tune Firestation due to its location. It swimming, tennis, sand played by "Second Street Dou," a local jazz band. They performed in the will also be the practice field for volleyball, and volleyball. Central Cafeteria Saturday as part of the Stampede Week celebration. the marching band. For more information, call Left: Laura Olson; Center: Clint Pope Firestation is not the only Fieth at 974-5214. field available to students. Evans

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Continued from page 2 ranged in price from $1,287.73 to 1,445.14 per semester. Many Murdaugh residents were not impresssed with the offer. And on July 29, nearly 100 of them marched the perimeter of UCO in protest. The students were determined to capture the attention of an administration, that they claimed, was ignoring the sweltering living conditions in Murdaugh Hall. Marchers waved picket signs and chanted in unison phrases like, "No air, no fair!" Terence White, senior philosophy major, organized the march He said that Murdaugh representatives asked the administration for a full, summer refund, but the administration declined the request and refused to negotiate further. However, Wiseman said that such a conversation never occurred and could not explain

On August 20, many UCO students began moving into the newly constructed University Commons aoartment complex. The apartments contain a total of 384 beds and are leased to capacity through the 2000 school year. The current waiting list is about 100 students long. Students renting an apartment 'an sign four, nine or 12 month leases, The University Commons are furnished. Each room contains a washer, dryer and a microwave. The complex also has a clubhouose and mini-computer lab. —Photo by Chieko Hara

White's recollection of the meeting. "I got the sense that everyone at the meeting was communicating well," Wiseman said. Regardless, the effect of the march had little impact on the administration's decision to repair, or not repair the Murdaugh air conditioning system. "The march had no impact. We don't pay attention to things like that. As far as I was concerned, it was just a bunch of kids walking around on a Thursday night," Wiseman said. Although the administration has no intention of replacing the air conditioning system in the near future, they have made changes. "From now on, Murdaugh will be defined as a non-air conditioned building," Duncan said.

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conservative newspaper, cofounded and co-edited by Kyle Harper and Brad Watson, University of Oklahoma students, is expanding its circulation to these new campuses, the Oklahoman reported. Dr. Kathryn Gage, vice president of student affairs, was not aware of Harper and Watson's plan to distribute The Fountainhead on UCO's campus. However, she said there are no guidelines for the circulation of outside publications on the campus. Publications or postings from UCO students must meet specific requirements and be approved by the Office of Student Activities before distribution. Harper and Watson were dissatisfied with the OU's paper,

The Oklahoma Daily, lack of diverse viewpoints, the Oklahoman reported. They found an organization on the Internet that helped students start up a campus paper and decided to start their own, the article stated. After receiving a one-time grant from the university, The Fountainhead published its first issue on January 27, 1999. It isn't unusual to find more than one campus paper in other states, said Harper in his interview with the Oklahoman. Universities such as The University of Virginia have about 20 student papers, he said. The Fountainhead has already won two journalism awards presented by the Leadership Institute located in Arlington, Virginia.

The award money will help fund the publication Harper told the Oklahoman. Harper told the Oklahoman he doesn't feel his paper is a direct competition for the other campus papers. The Fountainhead provides a different viewpoint in an intelligent, entertaining way Harper said. Dr. Terry Clark, professor and chairperson of the journalism department, doesn't see the j9alternative paper as a competition to UCO's newspaper. "I don't consider this competition," Clark said "It probably won't last." Attempts to reach Harper or Watson for comments were unsuccessful The Fountainhead is published

We bring the students more of a commentary rather than a report. Kyle Harper co-publisher, The Fountainhead every other week according to Harper's interview. "We bring the students more of a commentary rather than a report. We try to have an element of humor and entertainment in our paper."

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Students gain access to more computers in Chambers Library By Robyn Lydick

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tudents are finding more computers available in the information technology microcomputer lab located in the library. "There were three generations of computers in the lab," said James Barrow, microcomputer lab supervisor. "We replaced the oldest ones." A total of 35 computers are available in the lab, 10 more than before the renovation. Twenty-seven new Compaq Pentium II 400 computers were added to the lab. The remaining eight are about a year and a half old. The $33,000 for the lab upgrade came from 1998-99 student technology fees. The money is controlled by a

In addition to the computers, favorite," Barrow said. "Anyone committee. "The STF committee is a color scanner and some can use it." Microsoft Office 2000, a composed of faculty, students, software have also been package featuring Excel, Word the vice president of student installed. affairs and a whole laundry list "The scanner is everyone's and PowerPoint, was installed as was SPSS, a of people," statistical program Barrow said. used in One half of a psychology, student's STF sociology and fees goes to the political science. college in which Barrow said the student is that students enrolled. should feel free to The other half ask the lab goes to a pool for coordinators for university-wide help, especially projects, Barrow with the scanner. said. "We have two "This is the programs for the first major scanner," he said. renovation for this lab," Barrow said. —Photo by Shauna Hardway "One is for pictures and the "We had been replacing five to Micro lab assistant Marina Yereshenko (center), math and other is OCR 10 computers at a computer science senior, gives technical assistance to Jing (optical character Wang (left), graduate and Diba Amarsingh (right), MBA. recognition) for time." •

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UCO professor, students give creative touch to state capitol By Robyn Lydick

StaffWriter he high ceilings of the State House of Representatives' chamber are starkly white with primer. White dust and building debris cover the floor. Colorless light floods in through dusty windows. The smell of latex paint is heavy in the air. In a plastic-draped corner, UCO Associate Professor of Visual Art and Design Bob Palmer stretches from a scaffold to a plaster decoration on the ceiling. He holds a paintbrush in one hand and silver paint can in the other. "We will eventually have all those scaffolds full of students and state employees," Palmer said, gesturing out into the whiteness beyond. Palmer and some of his students have been hired by TNT Staffing to paint the molding details on the chamber ceiling and walls. The Department of Human Services is overseeing the state employees on the renovation project. "We are supposed to finish in

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November or December," Palmer said. "It's hard to judge (when the project will be finished). It depends on how many people they hire." Palmer and graphic design senior Chris Wood are finishing a corner for Speaker of the House Loyd Benson to inspect and approve. Benson will make the final decision on how the colors look after the painting is finished in the corner, said general foreman Gary Hoppis. The colorS were selected by the project architects, Hoppis said. "Bob helped (the architects) select the colors. He has been a great help," Hoppis said. Palmer said he was given leeway with color usage. "D.H.S. gave me the palette, but we have actually made the decision about where colors go," Palmer said. "We have been allowed to use our own discretion." Palmer has worked on several detail painting projects throughout the state. Locally, he painted murals in Rocky's Bricktown Music Hall. His work' is also seen around Kingfisher, Garber and Enid.

He said he may be painting details in the press box, a were a credit to the state. some murals in the capitol glassed-in area overlooking the "Be sure and tell them they tunnels. chamber floor. are doing a great job," he said. Wood said the project is a "It's strange when the tours Hoppis said the work the chance to do something that (of the capitol) come by and students are doing will will last. highlight the "This will recovered be up here stained glass for decades," panels which are Wood said. being restored. Wood got "We found all involved in this old stained the painting glass in the attic project when we took through the electrical Palmer's oil conduit out," painting Hoppis said. class. "We sent it , "Palmer out to be fixed." mentioned it he said. Hoppis in class. I pointed to a took him up recessed area in on the offer." —Photo by Shauna Hardway the ceiling. Wood "We will put joked that the Michael Clark, artist from Plano, Texas, compares color tones it in up here and project was on the "Cistine Chapel," project at the Oklahoma State Capitol have lights up building. Dr. Bob Palmer, Chairman of visual art and design, behind it," a opportunity heads the project. Hoppis said. to not be a starving artist. everyone stares," Luber said. The project is special to the "It is a good, paid gig." "It's like being a monkey in a artists involved. Deborah Luber, an art zoo." "It is a chance to be part of education sophomore, also "I have heard the guides history," Luber said about her signed on for the project saying how important the UCO work. through the oil painting class. students are to the project," "I will be able to come back Luber, along with student Palmer said. and point up here and say: I did Brent Horner, is painting the Hoppis said the students that."

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Reviewer says it makes sense to see 'Sixth Sense' By Julie Jordan

StallWriter rowing up is hard. Metal wire braces, awkward first dances and constant reminders to mom to stop calling you honey. But constantly seeing bloody, battered ghosts that don't realize they have died? This would be enough to push any kid over the edge. So, it is no wonder that after a lifetime 'of these eerie encounters 8year-old Cole Sear, played by Haley Joel Osment, is seeing a child psychiatrist. The movie is "The Sixth

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Newcomers shine in first volleyball practices By Eric Spruill

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Lewisville, Texas. taking the other four. "Lexy Fortner is a great Expectations are high at player, and Katy Wallace of Cameron, as it returns starters Lewisville, Texas is even better Megan Carter and Sharlene than we expected," Marshall, who are Herrin said. favored to win the When asked if Co-Most Valuable he was excited Players Award. about the upcoming The MVP duo year Herrin said, led Cameron to "Oh yeah, we're the North Division better than we were title going last season, and last undefeated in season we won 23 conference play, games. If we stay helping it make injury free and the field of the we're lucky, a little NC A A Head Volleyball tournament. They luck is always involved , then we Mark errin are expected to do are going to be the same this pretty good." season. Cameron is the favorite to Texas A&M Commerce win the division, taking nine followed the Bronchos in third first place votes with UCO place, with Harding, Texas

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Coach Howard impressed with new players during two-a-day workouts By Eric Spruill

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Howard sounded impressed. "They're gonna be good. Right now they are trying to learn everything, so they're a little behind the players that have experienced this before, but in a week or so you can come back and see that these are good players." Howard said. "We had a good recruiting class it may take a little while, but these are gonna be good football players for us." Howard said that all 105 players expected at the first day of practice, attended. The Bronchos will hold a team scrimmage on Sept.1.

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Practice makes perfect... The UCO soccer team duriing a preseason workout. The Lady Bronchos will kickoff the season on Aug.29 when they host St. Edwards at 1 p.m. The soccer team enters the season coming off an (11-9) season which was their first year of varsity competition. The team returns 11 starters, including All-Lone Star Conference player Jeorgia McGinty.

—Photo by Shauna Hardway The defending Lone Star Conference champions back in action, on first day of two-a-day . The Bronchos resumed to their normal practice schedule earlier this week on Monday.

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UCO football players at their first practice James Thornton (far left) makes a leaping grab on Wednesday during defensive drills. Demarr Greer (left) takes advantage of a break during practice, getting a much needed drink as temperatures reached the 100's. Michael Nagels and Kelly Heathington (below) stretch out before practice begins to help prevent injury. Photos by Shauna Hardway

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The Student Voice Since Fall 1999 Back-to-School Issue

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AUGUST 26, 1999

ELCOME BACK TO UCO. And for the freshman class, WELCOME to UCO. I hope that everyone found their classes and actually got out of bed to attend them. What a wonderful time to be at UCO. We are going through so many changes and all you have to do is look around to see them. The first week probably has a lot of us wondering which way to go. There is so much going on. Stampede Week has our campus flooded with activities and information. Prepare yourself to watch UCO athletics win more conference titles and maybe a national title or two. Congratulations to all the sororities on having a wonderful rush. Men, Fraternity rush is just around the corner, so check it out. And 4^, make sure you check out our theatre, musical, and band productions. I guess what I'm saying is support UCO. There is such a great UCOSA President opportunity for all of us to make this the best year ever. The UCOSA student association is there to help make this possible. Whatever questions, concerns, problems that occur, contact us. Our office is on the 4th floor of the University Center, room 422. Call us at 974-2249. If you have ideas and a little extra time become a UCO representative or senator. Meetings are at 1 p.m. on Mondays in Room 300 & 301 in the University Center. I know there are a lot of issues coming up; parking, computer labs, parking, library usage, parking, etc. I hope everyone's first week is going great and I wish everyone the best of luck in their education.

Jarrett Jobe

elcome to the University of Central Oklahoma! What a dramatic time to be a student at a university—the last semester of the millennium. We are glad to have you here at a time in our school's history when student enrollment is climbing and student life is flourishing. We hope you've had a chance to get acquainted with the campus and that faces are beginning to look familiar.Whether you are a new student or a returning student, youfve made an excellent choice in attending UCO. The year promises to be an exciting and stimulating one, and our jobs as UCO staff and faculty are to help you achieve-your goals in this important life journey. As a university, we are committed to the highest quality of instruction and to providing strong academic programs that will stimulate intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and persuasive

and speaking skills. Dr. Roger Webb writing UCO is also about fun and getting to

UCO President know new people through involvement in campus organizations, student government, and special interests—music, theater, sporting events, Homecoming, Broadway Tonight and an array of interesting speakers. I think you will find a great sense of community on this campus and I'd like to encourage you to get involved. Participation will ensure you memories that will last a lifetime.This is an exciting and yet demanding time in your lives. Just know that the world is waiting for talented women and men like yourselves to move our society forward, to make our communities better places to live. The journey through life is challenging, but most meaningful when fueled by a vision or a dream. As you unpack those dreams at UCO, it is my sincere wish that we, as a university, help you find the means to make them come true. See you on campus!

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Webb exterids challenge to build By Farzana Razak

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4 4 ere we go again," UCO President Roger Webb quoted r. Kent Kidwell at the last faculty and staff meeting of the century Aug. 16 at Constitution Hall in the University Center. He welcomed UCO's new and returning faculty and staff and noted that there are new projects that developed over the summer. He said the construction on the photography darkroom in the Communications Building is underway, the Department of Curriculum and Instruction received new office space, and the new Commons apartments were completed. "The apartments are ready to open and furniture will be delivered this week," Webb said. With all the rooms full in the resident halls, Webb said there will be more students living on campus than ever before. He also said that there were more people attending conferences and meetings at UCO this summer. Webb also recognized Dr. J. Gail Neely, a 1962 alumnus, who established the Excellence of Teaching Award which honors teaching

excellence and provides incentive to faculty. "This award is to encourage the continuation of great teaching at UCO," Webb said. The first recipient, Dr. Cheryl Frech, associate professor of chemistry, was awarded $1,000. The UCO Foundation, AMBUCS and Phi Sigma awarded $250 to Dr. James Watson, professor of visual arts and design, for his inspiration to students. Two years ago, when Webb began his reign at UCO, he set several goals for the development of the campus. He said there had to be more attention to the academic side of education. He wanted to strengthen academic leadership, increase the number of faculty and staff, UCO's direction, capabilities and academic programs. Since then, UCO has introduced its first academic program, a Masters in Forensic Science. "There are now more new faculty positions and more part-time and adjunct positions were converted to full-time positions," he said. Student life, Webb said, is "an absolute necessary component to build an active campus?' He said that student services needed to be reorganized and recruitment efforts should

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UCO's fraternities include: Acacia Alpha Tau Omega Kappa Sigma Sigma Nu Sigma Tau Gamma Tau Kappa Epsilon

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-.Page 4 The recruitment program would aid in increasing the dramatic decline in enrollment in the past. Continued from Page 3 Since 1994, UCO has had a loss of identify with students. He said UCO 2,100 students. To address that, Webb needed to create a fusion of student introduced the Prospective Student activities , like Stampede Week and Services which helps recruit students student orientations. from every school in the state.

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AUGUST 26, 1999 As a result, this year, UCO has the largest freshman class ever, and approximately 1,800 of those freshmen are first-time UCO students. Development at UCO wouldn't be possible without an improvement in technology access. A new $1.2 million telephone system was

introduced in Spring 1998. And $500,000 was spent to purchase computers for faculty, staff and student labs. Webb also emphasized the importance of improving campus communication. "UCO should build an atmosphere

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of trust and people should get out of their offices and listen," he said. Also, UCO's process of planning ideas needed direction. "UCO didn't have a strategic plan," Webb said. For 18 months, approximately 400 people participated in strategic planning. He also said he wanted to ease the university's $600,000 debt. That amount is expected to retire in 2019. As part of development and alumni, Webb said, "To be a first-class university, we had to establish a Development and Alumni office to bring people back to campus and get their support." Webb also said that the building of an infrastructure, recruitment of faculty and staff, and the establishment of endowments and scholarships are essential for UCO to be a viable and competitive university. "Everyone is a leader and everyone has a responsibility for leadership," he said. Upon achieving these goals, UCO now has to look into the future.In building a university, there is an array of areas that must be addressed, he said. "Look at the vision and the mission," Webb said. He said there is a positive upbeat despite there being no salary increases for faculty and staff. Instead of salary raises, the money will be used to fund the salaries of new faculty and staff positions. "The money was not there," Webb said. He said UCO has $1.3 million, contingent on enrollment increases, from legislators and the State Regents and 7 percent tuition increase. UCO needs good budgeting to be competitive in order to increase student enrollment and retain students. Lastly, he urged everyone to build community, character and civility. The role of a 21st century university is to know how to deal with diversity and conflicts. "I challenge each college and department to determine what role you have in building a community, character and civility." UCO can base its future on "high touch, if not high tech," he said. He explained high touch as "unexpected and unrewarded acts of human kindness. It's the opportunity to make- lives better." "UCO at the millennium is in transition, growing, with more opportunities to be the premier undergraduate college in the country."


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Sneaker Tour All over UCO at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Rush Hour Madness Student Programming Board Concert OCTOBER 16

Bunker Blast Golf Tournament Cimarron National Golf Club at noon

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Thatcher Hall Museum Open House 2-4 p.m.

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Annual Alumni Awards Banquet Grand Ballroom at 6:30 p.m.

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UCO Athletic Assoc. Breakfast Cherokee Rm. at 8 a.m.

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CO organizations can help make student' college experience more meaningful and valuable. There are approximately 130 organizations on campus for students with any interest—academic, religious, political and social. By joining these clubs, students can meet new friends, develop leadership and communication skills and become a voice on campus. A calendar is published by the Student Activities Office every week, announcing events on campus. For more information, visit the Student Activities Office in Room 424 of the University Center or call 974-2363. There are also announcements in the Around Campus section of The Vista, published every Tuesday and Thursday. To make an announcement in the paper, drop by The Vista office in Room 107 of the Communications Building.

Hong Kong Student Association - Agnes Ho, 341-4987 India Student Association - Kalicharan Durgampadi, 330-6365 Indonesian Student Association - Windrawan Christianto, 752-1934 International Student Council - Jason Harris, 340-5702 Iranian Student Association - Leyla Jazayeri, 844-8276 Japan Student Association - Takaaki Shiraishi, 844-0312 Korean Student Association - Jong-Kee Jung, 755-4347 Malaysian Student Association - Calvin Chui, 715-2390 Nepal Student Association - Birenda Rijal, 330-8378 Pakistan Student Association - Naeem Kayami, 844-1926 Singapore Student Association - Henry Ang, 330-4954 Spanish Club - Armida Garcia, 974-4127 Thai Student Association - Akekaehant Keeyasoutr, 844-7715

HONORARY ORGANIZATIONS

Bahai Club - Negeen Sobhani, 844-1995 Baptist Student Union - Angie Underwood, 341-1232 Catholic Student Center - Michelle Flood, 341-6300 Chi Alpha (Assembly of God) - Jesse Jy, 491-0362 Christians on Campus - Chara Cochran, 277-3602 christian Outreach Center - Sara Riggs, 974-4228 Fellowship of Christian Atheletes - Jess Loepp, 974-4514 Kappa Phi (Methodist Women) - Cooper Ames, 341-2-4540 Latter-Day Saints Student Association - Michael Luke, 390-2273 Muslim Student Association - Ali Mujahid, 330-4960 Wesley Foundation (Methodist) - Cooper Ames, 341-4540

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Alpha Chi (Junior and Senior) - Joe Shenk, 498-9120 Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology) - Marty Gardner, 359-7164 Alpha Lambda Delta (Freshman Women) - Robin Shaeffer, 7150083 Alpha Psi Omega (Theater) - Lee Braswell, 660-0930 Delta Mu Delta (Business Administration) - Daniel Arden Bush, 8449985 Gamma Beta Phi Society - Jason Harris, 340-5702 Mortar Board (Seniors) - Angela Pendleton, 848-4850 Phi Alpha Theta (History) - Nancy Brewer, 393-0317 Phi Eta Sigma (Freshman Men) - Geoff Fillmore, 359-6274 Phi Theta Kappa - April Timms, 691-2650 Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science) - Jason Harris, 340-5702 President's Leadership Council - Michael Butler Psi chi (Psychology) - Chad Watts, 844-9056 Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish) - Krista Yenter Sigma Phi Omega (Gerontology) - Donna Wilson, 348-4669 Sigma Tau Delta (International English) - Amy McDonnel, 715-0166 Tiaras (Junior Women) - Erin Tyree

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS

POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS

Collegiate Republicans - Scott Markowitz, 771-8807 Young Democrats - Rita Jenks, 359-3744 ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Accounting Club– Geoff Risinger, 373-4616 Advertising Club – Marci Lawrence, 330-1272 Art & Design Group – Clint Stone, 844-0555 Biology Club – Peggy Russell-Frye, 396-2903 Broadcasting – Oklahoma Broadcasting Education Assn. – Jason GREEK SORORITIES Shackelford, 359-6814 or x2589 Alpha Gamma Delta - Cindi Wells, 341-6380 Business – Data Processing Management Association (DPMA) – Alpha Kappa Alpha - Mashyllia Gunn Jack Wheeler Jr., 330-1870 Alpha Xi Delta - Heather Walker, 348-0553 Business – Phi Beta Lambda – Shay Varnell, 728-7858 Delta Sigma Theta - Yolanda Carson, 751-6865 Business – T-Pac Group – Dr. Walter Jung, x5675 Delta Zeta - Susan White, 844-1902 Chemistry – American Chemical Society – Rebecca Sanders, 732Sigma Kappa - Allie Martin, 341-2660 5257 Panhellenic - Courtney Smith, 341-6380 Child Development – Edmond Early Childhood Education Assn. (EECA) – Amy Schulte, 354-4898 GREEK FRATERNITIES Childhood Education – Assn. For Childhood Education International ACACIA - Jarrett Jobe, 330-0493 – Souna Phollurxa, 330-1720 Alpha Phi Alpha - Vincent Wallace, 427-3335 Communications – Toastmaters – Hsiu-Ting Cheng, 844-7147 Alpha Tau Omega - Brad Pumphrey, 341-7242 Communications – Women in Communications – Julie Bierne, 359Kappa Alpha Psi - Kenyatta Lampley, 672-6415 6374 Kappa Sigma - Chris Brooks, 359-7798 Counseling – Tomorrow's Alcohol & Drug Counselors of America Sigma Nu - Joe Smaligo, 528-1404 (TADCA) – Jenn Stowers, x4242 Sigma Tau Gamma - Chris Green, 340-4815 Creative Writers/ Studies Institute – Steven Wedel, 943-5607 Tau Kappa Epsilon - Doug Talley, 340-1594 Criminal Justice – Delta Tau Chi – Andrew Freeman, x5276 Interfraternity Council - Lindsay Smith, 974-4512 Decision Sciences – American Society for Quality Control – Calvin Hill, 737-3808 CULTURAL/ETHNIC ORGANIZATIONS Economics Club – Lisa Yadon, 348-4438 African Student Association - Viresh Parmar, 974-4090 Education – Association for Supervision Curriculum and Bangladesh Student Association - Gazi Salam, 844-9128 Development (ASCD) – Desi Russell, 752-2946 Black Student Association - Tiffany Bellard, 748-4970 Education – Student Education Association – Buddhist Learning International Student Society (BLISS) - Vincent Termille Dawson, 528-4323 Tan, 330-0842 English Society – Tim Bradford Chinese Student Association (ROC) - Sophia Chan, 844-2022 English – English Graduate Organization – Shawn Mason, Chinese (PROC) Student Association - Hao Wang, 282-6213 974-5483 Fashion Merchandising – Fashion Troupe – Lori Crouch, 722-9450 Ebony Heritage Ensemble Finance Club – Michael Rose, 359-7189 Derrick Brown Forensic Science – Student Academy of Forensic Science – Sara European Paschel, 752-5140 Student French Club – Rebecca Windle, 721-8652 Association - Health, PE, Recreation & Dance Club – Stephanie Putman, 321-7304 Jason Harris, 340-5702 Human Environmental Science – Student Association of Family & First American Student Consumer Services (SAFCS) Lydia Howard, 749-5983 Association - Michael Rhodes, Human Environmental Science – Student Dietetics Association – Christy Olson 341-5946 Hispanic American Student Humanities & Philosophy – Medieval Society – Deanna Covel, x4255 Association - Samuel Anaya, 341-2629

Insurance & Actuarial Science – Insurance Club – Steve Morrow, 359-0633 Interior Design – American Society for Interior Designers – Brandi Porter Journalism – Society of Professional Journalists – Farzana Razak, 330-4071 Journalism – Assn. For Black Journalists – Kenny Freeman Management – Human Resources Management Society – Linda Rice, 330-0791 Marketing Club – Collegiate Marketing Association – Clay Gregory, 348-2289 Marketing Education – Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) – Brian Downs, x4393 Mathematics Club – Chetan Prabhu, 340-8298 Medicine – Pre-Medical/Health Professions Club – Laura Clark, 4757068 Nursing – Student Nurses Association – Susan Crosby, 396-8055 Philosophy – Symposium of Philosophy – Claire Castles Photography – F-64 Society – Rainette Sutton, 949-2835 Physics – Society of Physics Students – Andrea Ives, 844-6648 Pre-Law Club – Brandi Dotson, 741-2173 Public Relations Student Society Association – Emma Flores, 9744250 Safety Engineering – American Society of Safety Engineers – Rob Schadel Special Education – Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) – Shelynn Kelly, 844-9858 PROFESSIONAL FRATERNITIES

Phi Upsilon Omicron (Home Economics) – Jenna Crider, 340-8370 Sigma Alpha Eta (Speech & Hearing) - Robin, 974-5705 Sigma Phi Sigma (Funeral Service) – Alex Hagood, 974-4498 SPORTS/RECREATION ORGANIZATIONS

Fencing Club – Charles Freshour, 348-6610 Soccer Club – Bobi Ivanov, 715-2117 Swing Club – Leala Ulrich, x4365 SPECIAL INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS

Amnesty Int'l – Angie Lewis, 340-7452 Army ROTC – Broncho Battalion – Cody Hollenback Best Buddies – Erin Bush, 525-7350 Bloodhounds – (Blood Drive) – Corey Mayo, x4516 Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the,Health of University Students (BACCHUS) Lamarie Rutelonis Cheer Team – (Coed) Ryan Tully, 974-2363 Earth Day Committee – Dr. David Bass, x5772 Gay Alliance for Tolerance & Equality (GATE) – Christa Woods, 942-0780 Homecoming Activities Board – Kristine Crain, 974-4245 OKAMP Society (Okla Alliance for Minority Participation) – Teresa Goggins, 948-2089 Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature (OIL) – UCOSA Office, 9742249 Omega Beta Chi (spirit group) – Ryan Sanford, 341-7627 Porn Pon Squad – Sara Wilson, 340-1095 President's Club – Stacy Childers, 974-2363 Raven Society – Calypso Harvey, 751-9068 Residence Hall Association – Nicholas Harrison, x4460 East Hall Council – Casey Moore, x4515 Student Ambassadors – Adam Martin, 974-2727 UCO Student Association (UCOSA) – President Jarrett Jobe, x2249; Speaker Chris Cook, x2249; Vice President – Daniel Harris, x2249; President Pro Tempore Nicholas Harrison, x2249 Student Programming Board – Michael Howell, 974-2363 University Center Activities Board (UCAB) – Wendy Lawson, 7150155 Yo-Yo Mania – Dinah Stuart, 974-4201


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"DARS" DEGREE AUDIT REPORTING SYSTEM University Center, Room 121, 974-2530 DARS produces an individualized report by applying completed courses to degree and major requirements. The report shows the completion status of each requirement then lists the options to complete each requirement. It can be useful in tracking progress toward graduation. DARS recognizes the transferability of courses from UCO's most frequent feeder colleges. Some students requesting a degree check will receive a DARS report. For a DARS report, students may complete the request form in the Center for Undergraduate Academic Advisement, Room 121 in the University Center.

a bachelor's degree and wish to enroll in graduate courses may register as a non-degree candidate if not pursuing a graduate degree.

APPLYING FOR GRADUATION University Center, Room 121, 974-3338 When approaching the final graduation semester, students must pay the $25 graduation fee at the Bursar's counter and then file an application for graduation at the Center for Undergraduate Academic Advisement for bachelor degrees or with the Graduate DEGREE CHECKS Office for master degrees. Degrees are conferred two University Center, Room 121, 974-3338 times yearly during commencement exercises at the Students should apply for a degree check after close of the spring and fall terms. finishing at least 75 hours of course work. Degree check applications are available at the Center for I.D. CARD Undergraduate Academic Advisement. Complete the University Center, Room 311A, 974-2357 top portion of the application and return it to the All new students must have a UCO identification Center for Undergraduate Academic Advisement. The (ID) card which will be issued the first semester of degree check will be processed and the results enrollment and will be used as long as the student is returned. actively pursuing a degree at UCO. The ID card is required for completion of many business transactions, GRADUATE ADVISEMENT as well as for use of certain facilities on campus. University Center, Room 341, 974-3341 Students are charged the $6 ID fee upon enrolling When seeking admission to the Graduate College to for the first time at UCO. The fee may be paid at the pursue a graduate degree, students are requested to Bursar's Office (when other tuition and fees are paid) meet with the program adviser as part of the admission or at the Housing counter in the University Center. process. The program adviser provides information Then proceed to the University Center Room 311A to about the program, determines if deficiencies exist, have a picture taken. Students must provide a current develops a plan of study and informs the student of enrollment form and one other authorized picture other degree requirements. Students who have earned identification.

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defines the academic school year as Fall 1999, Spring 2000 and summer 2000 (1999/2000). Please note, a separate institutional application is classes; therefore bookstore credit Stafford (FUSL), and/or Federal required for summer 2000 aid cannot be provided for these Parent Loan for Undergraduate programs. To be eligible to receive Students (PLUS) loan program(s), the consideration. funds on the first day of classes, you application process has already DISBURSEMENT & RELEASE must be enrolled and awarded at least begun. If you previously identified a two weeks prior to the first day of OF AID For purpose of receiving assistance classes. After the initial first day lender, OGSLP will guarantee your at UCO, the disbursement refers to release period, funds will be made loan and mail you the promissory the date funds are sent to UCO. available on a weekly basis, generally note with the complete instructions. Once you have received this Release which is generally one week Mondays, providing you were information and have completed your enrolled and awarded by the close of later, refers to the date funds are section, please forward the business the previous Monday. released to you. promissory note to your lender. If your Award Letter includes If you did not previously identify a FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN scholarship and grant awards, these The Federal Perkins loan is a low lender, the information you receive funds will be applied to your account when you enroll. Non-federal awards interest (5%) loan. With UCO as your with your promissory note will restricted to cover tuition and/or fees lender, federal funds are awarded to include a list of lenders from which to will be applied before any unrestricted eligible students as long as funds are choose. Do not send this note to awards are accessed. Unrestricted available. Depending on when you UCO. If you choose not to use the non-federal awards may be used as apply, your need, and your credit at the bookstore beginning three classification at UCO you may Oklahoma Guarantee Agency as your PHOTO BY SHAUNA HARDWAY weeks prior, to the start of the borrow up to $4000 per year as an guarantor, you may cross out their Faye Wolf (right), financial aid service semester through the end of the undergraduate—not to exceed a total name on the promissory note and of $15,000 and $5000 per year for insert the name of the guarantee representative, answers a question from UCO add/drop period. Funds remaining will be released graduate study not to exceed a total of agency you wish to use. student Terri Keil, a management information If you decide not to accept the to you later in the semester unless the $30,000 (which includes any Perkins systems sophomore at the Financial Aid Office in loan(s), please write void across the loan funds borrowed as an award source indicates otherwise. the University Center. front of the promissory note and send Federal and State funds, which undergraduate). financial aid eligibility, you must meet include Pell, SEOG, OTAG, Stafford, or bring it the Financial Aid office for APPLYING FOR AID official cancellation. Students applying for federal certain eligibility requirements. These FUSL, and Perkins loan funds in FEDERAL FAMILY LOAN Once your loan has been financial aid must complete the Free requirements are listed below: PROGRAMS (FFELP) excess of direct cost to the University Be a citizen or permanent (tuition/fees and full housing), are 1. Application for Federal Student Aid If you were awarded Federal (FAFSA) every year. Applications are non-resident of the United States. released beginning the first day of Stafford (Stafd), Unsubsidized V See FINANCIAL, Page 12 Enrolled or accepted for 2. usually available shortly before or after January 1 each year. These enrollment as a regular student at least applications may be found in one of half-time in a degree or certificate program at UCO. the following areas: AIL Must not be in default or 3. UCO Student Financial Aid 1. High School Counselors owe a repayment on any federal 2. funds. Offices Make Satisfactory 4. Internet: www.fafsa.ed.gov 3. UCO encourages applicants to ACADEMIC PROGRESS. apply early for student since the Facts About the Award application process can take An offer of Financial Aid places anywhere from four weeks to 3 months depending on the time of year many responsibilities on the student who chooses to accept and in which you make application. Every Weekend 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. subsequently receive aid. Eligibility for Federal Financial Assistance must GENERAL ELIGIBILITY be reestablished each academic year. REQUIREMENTS " In order to be considered for The University of Central Oklahoma

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STEVE JOHNSON Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Funeral Service, Special Education, Speech/Language Pathology, Trade & Industrial Education

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FRESHMAN ADVISOR STEPHANIE DRIVER SUZANNE UNDERWOOD Art, Communication, Criminal Justice, Journalism, Music

Undergraduate information All new undergraduates are required to consult with their advisers before enrolling. Students are encouraged to do this well in advance to avoid waiting up to two hours for an adviser to become available during peak enrollment periods. Advisers provide academic information for all undergraduate degrees and certificate programs offered by all colleges of the university. The full-time professionals assist with student's academic development and achievement. To be eligible for self-enrollment and scheduling, students must meet these requirements: • A retention GPA of 2.00. • Twelve credit hours of coursework completed at UCO. • All curriculur deficiencies completed. Students enrolling in a special non-degree can also enroll without meeting an adviser. Undergraduate advisement offices are located in Room 121 of the University Center For more information call 974-3338. Enrollment hours are 8 a.m. — 6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays and 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

JULIE BYER Actuarial Science, Community Health, Computer Science, Dance Ed., Exercise/Fitness Mgmt., Geography, History, Industrial Safety, Math, Physical Ed./Health, Recreation Mgmt., Social Studies HEATH BURGE Psychology, English, Political Science, Applied Liberal Arts, Philosophy, General Studies LA&S, Sociology BRENDA BRENT Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology, Nursing, Physics, Forensic Science, All Pre-Programs, General Studies T&D, Allied Health

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FINANCIAL Continued from Page 9 guaranteed, you will receive a notice of guarantee indicating the expected date of disbursement. These funds could be released to you beginning the first day of classes if the disbursement date indicated on that notice allows loan funds to be disbursed to UCO prior to the first day of classes. If you authorize your lender to do so, and they have the capability, your loan funds will be sent to us via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Funds in excess of direct University charges will generally be available on the Monday following your disbursement date. If your lender cannot accommodate the EFT process, they will mail a check to the university for you. STUDENT EMPLOYMENT RWSP) Federal Workstudy funds are earned as a result of securing a Federal Work-Study job; therefore these funds may not be used as credit for tuition/fees, housing, or bookstore charges. If you were awarded Federal Workstudy you will need to proceed to the Human Resources Office in the Administration Building, Room 204 for further instructions and an authorization to work. Offers of Federal Workstudy are subject to change and job availability, therefore, early application is encouraged. After the enrollment period ends, award offers for students who have not secured jobs will be canceled.

AUGUST 26, 1999 WHILDRAWINCIENROLLMENT CHANGES You should be aware that an application for Federal Student Aid, in most cases, prevents cancellation from enrollment due to nonpayment. If you are enrolled and no longer plan to attend the University of Central Oklahoma, you are required to officially withdraw through the Registration Office. Failure to do so could cause you to owe money to the university for fees, even though you are not attending. Tuition refunds as a result of a complete or partial withdrawal will be returned to the award program from which the tuition was paid. If you are a student loan borrower who withdraws or drops to less than half time status, federal regulations require the subsequent disbursements automatically be canceled. Reinstatement can be considered, by written request, once you are enrolled at least halftime. An Exit Counseling Session must be completed prior to exiting the university (graduating or not planning to return), or ceasing to maintain at least halftime enrollment for all student loan borrowers. Sessions for FFELP borrowers may be scheduled through the Student Financial Aid Media Center, UC Room 141Q or for your convenience, Exit Counseling Sessions are available via the Internet at Website address: www.mapping-your-future.org. Perkins borrowers will need to complete the Exit Counseling Session with the Bursar's Office.

Late Enrollment August 17-27 Labor Day all classes dismissed, offices closed-Monday, September 6 First Day for Grade of W for Complete Withdrawals September 7 First Day for Grade of W when dropping an individual course September 7 ENROLLMENT/ADD/DROP DEADLINES Last day To Enroll and Add Classes August 27 To change from Undergraduate to Graduate credit August 27 To change from Audit to Credit August 27 For any refund when DROPPING a class September 3 To apply for Fall Graduation (undergraduates & graduate) August 13 To change from Credit to Audit November 5 To change from Graduate to Undergraduate November 5 To DROP an individual course or WITHDRAW from ALL COURSES November 5 Last Day For 100% refund on COMPLETE WITHDRAWALS September 3 For any refund (or transfer of fees & tuition) when ADJUSTING classes September 3 To pay fees and tuition without penalty see schedule for date Penalty of $5.00 per credit hour (minimum $20.00) begins September 17 Penalty of $25.00 plus $5.00 per credit hour begins October 15 Penalty of $75.00 plus $5.00 per credit hour begins November 12 THANKSGIVING OFFICES CLOSED CLASSES DISMISSED WEDNESDAY, NOV.24 THROUGH SUNDAY, NOV. 28. Classwork Ends December 10 Final Examinations December 13-17 Semester Ends December 17 Fall Convocation/Commencement December 18 Grades Due in Admissions and Records by Noon December 21 Grades Posted to Transcript, Available to Students December 22 Grades AVAILABLE BY PHONE 1-800-599-2144 December 23 Degrees Posted on Transcripts, Available to Students January 10 CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR'S OFFICES CLOSED FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24 THROUGH SUNDAY, JANUARY 2, 2000

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