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JANUARY 11, 2015
WELCOME WEEK!
SPRING 2016
Spring Semester is Here
time to get it started right
Communicate with your professor. Professors can explain something differently if you didn’t catch it the first time. That’s especially important for an online course: Participate in Blackboard conversations early and often. If your professor has office hours, stop by to discuss strategies to improve your grades. Keep an eye out for extra credit. Find a good place to study on campus. There are tons of great spots to go over your notes or read your textbook without the distractions of home (Housework, family, Duck Dynasty, etc.) Every time you enter the library, your mind will shift into work mode and stay there until you decide to leave. Schedule library time between classes while you're already on campus. Identify the help you'll need. If you need help with academic issues, make an appointment with Advising Services. Check with Financial Aid to clear up any issues with your funding. Consider Tutoring. We have free tutoring in lots of subjects, like English, Math, Science and Economics. Go early; don’t wait for midterms. Become a master of time. Schoolwork isn’t the hard part for many Columbus State students, the problem is finding the time. Here’s a Time Management Plan to help figure out where the time goes. Join a study group -- or start one yourself. Many classes also offer Supplemental Instruction, which is a student-led study group. You’ll definitely want to take advantage of that. Group project? Don’t be “that guy.” You know the guy we’re talking about. Don’t be that guy. Slow and steady. Keep up on regular assignments and chip away steadily at major projects. You don’t want that stuff piling up at the end of the class. It’s up to you. Be proactive in planning your schedule, knowing your deadlines and learning your degree requirement. Mkae sure you know what the professor expects to get a good grade. We’re here to help, but at the end of the day, it’s your education.
9 Tips to Start the Semester Righ written by: Columbus State Community College http://www.cscc.edu/about/news-press/2013/9-tips-to-start-semester-right.shtml
JANU JAN MONDAY, JAN. Caricature 11-2PM
Stop by the UIW Student Cen free digital caricature. Share la them along to see yourself as
TUESDAY, JAN.
Meet the Greeks 11-1
Interested in Greek Life? Com Sororities at Meet the Greek Building (walkway).
Balloon Art 11-2PM
Join us for free popcorn a Student Center.
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nter located in Dubuis Hall for your aughs with your friends by bringing s an animated cartoon.
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me see our UIW Fraternities and located in front of the Gormen
and balloon art outside the
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13 Old West Photos 11-2PM
Share some great laughs in our free old western photo shoot. Stop by to try on these old looks and take pictures for your vintage look.
CAB's Block Party 6:30-8:30pm
Join the Campus Activities Board as they host their ďŹ rst event of the semester. Get ready to have a blast and meet new people at their Block Party!
THURSDAY, JAN. 14 Custom Street Signs 11-2PM
Create your very own Street Sign in the UIW Student Center. Personalize it any way you want!
Coffee, Tea, and Music 7pm-11pm
Relax and take a break from the ďŹ rst week of school. Swing on by the Student Center for free beverages and live music.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY for all Students, Faculty, Family & Friends
HEADWATERS at Incarnate Word Jan. 23rd
8:30a - 1:00p
Meet behind baseball field
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1. Set a picture of your new class schedule and locations as your lock screen 2. Stop spending so much on textbooks. 3. Make overnight oats, AKA the easiest/tastiest/ cheapest/healthiest dorm breakfast ever. 4. Post-winter-break dorm smell? Pop a window and stick a few dryer sheets on a fan. 5. Stop procrastination before it starts with Self-control. 6. Personalize your charger so you never mix yours up with your roommate’s again. 7. And bookmark this guide to getting the most out of your student discount. See below!
STUDENT DISCOUNT CHEAT SHEET
7 Easy Ways To Be A Better College Student This Week
Julia Reinstein BuzzFeed Staff
15% Banana Republic 20% Club Monaco 15% J. Crew 15% Kate Spade 15% Madewell 10% Steve Madden 15% Vineyard Vines Amazon: 6 Free Months of 2-Day Shipping Apple: Up $200 off a MAC 20-30% FedEx 10% Jo-Ann Fabric 15% Taco Cabana 15% Tomatillos
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TECH ASSIST EXPLORE YOUR TECHNOLOGY
Janurary 22
Noon – 1:00 pm Lunch will be served in Gorman 212
Effective PowerPoint - This is a student-centered event that will focus on how to effectively share information with your audience using PowerPoint. At the end of this half-hour session you will know the secrets to minimizing boredom and maximizing attention. In other words, you will learn how to stop your PowerPoint presentation from becoming PowerPointless.
Feburary 26
Noon – 1:00 pm Lunch will be served in Gorman 212
Microsoft Excel: A primer - Bring your laptops and we will show you how to create simple formulas, budget your financial aid, figure out your GPA, and use Excel for some other fun and informative activities.
April 22
Noon – 1:00 pm Lunch will be served in Gorman 212
Slaying the Term Paper Dragon: Bring your laptops and join Terry Peak as he explains several key tips and tricks for formatting, editing, and proofing your next term paper.
UIW STUDENT CENTER
TICKETS STARTING AT $50
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Jan. 27th 7:00pm
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Feb. 3rd
Miami Heat
Mar. 23rd 7:30pm
7:30pm
Oklahoma City Thunder Apr. 12th 7:00pm AVAILABLE AT THE STUDENT CENTER FRONT DESK
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