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University President Kay Norton welcomes students back to school and Mirror (four) columnist Mark Maxwell gives tips for getting involved.
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New members of the University (eight) Program Council are introduced and outline their goals for the year.
The Bears’ fall athletic seasons are full of high expectations.
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(thirteen) The four campus cultural centers and two resources centers allow students to become involved in diverse affairs. (fourteen)
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Career Services provides many resources for job-hunting students and those looking to take the LSAT or GRE. (sixteen)
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The new members of Student Senate and a description of the legislature as a (seventeen) whole.
Dozens of clubs are available for students to (nine) join and make lasting relationships in. Signing contracts set standards for roommate behavior, and textbook options (ten) around campus are outlined.
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A convenience store and a revamped bookstore are new to the University Center (twelve) this year.
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A spreadsheet of information on UNC’s Greek Life.
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Transformative education staple of UNC experiences
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’m delighted to welcome you to the start of the 2011-12 academic year. Whether you’re a new or returning student, you’ve made a wise choice in furthering your education at UNC. We are a student-centered university that fosters a truly transformational experience as part of a true university education. You’ve seen it expressed in our identity statement
“Bringing Education to Life.” If you haven’t already, you’ll discover the ample opportunities that exist to realize your potential. The UNC experience reflects the creative and entrepreneurial spirit of our community. You might find yourself working alongside world-class faculty on research projects, interning at an area business that aligns with your career trajectory, traveling abroad to study and be immersed in another culture, or paying it forward by volunteering as an engaged and active member of society. You are the university’s core; its heart. It’s been that way since 1889 when persistence that included lobbying from area residents resulted in a normal school to train and prepare teachers for meaningful careers
in the classroom. While the university’s role has expanded significantly over the past 122 years, our mission remains focused on serving students, on “leading out” the potential in the fundamental Latin sense of the word “educate.” Your UNC education will prepare you not only for life’s opportunities but also its challenges. I encourage you to take risks and seek out life’s twists and turns. Life is full of uncertainty. Be resilient. Learn from your mistakes and move on. There are no defined markers when it comes to learning. UNC graduate Armando Silva, who’s become a successful artist and dancer, recently described lifelong learning this way in offering advice to incoming students: “Don’t
stop learning because you’re out of school.” Put another way, education is a journey not a destination. Silva left his audience with three tips for success: show up, put in the work and love what you do. Silva says the latter is what prompted him to change majors and pursue his artistic passions. He leveraged the opportunities at UNC to open doors. You should, too. Whatever you choose among the possibilities, enrich your experience like Silva did by getting (and staying) involved. I believe in the power of transformative education that UNC delivers. Thank you for being here. You make this place special. I look forward to seeing you around campus. — Kay Norton has served as university president since 2002.
Explaining upperclassmen’s oft-given advice to ‘get involved’ Mark MAXWELL
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elcome, UNC freshmen. If you’re reading these words, you have already made steps in the right direction. Through the next week, you will all, without exception, hear countless words of wisdom from upperclassmen advising you to “get involved.” Like a high school transition crew, we are addicted to giving this advice, because it’s easy to say and unlikely to offend. Unfortunately for you, it’s also wildly ambiguous and almost entirely unhelpful. Take heart though, because we say it with sincerity. We’re just leaving
it up to you to decide what it means. But you lucky few readers have Old Man Maxwell to help you out. Here are a few ideas of what we might really be saying when we say, “get involved at the university:” M ake friends We join clubs and classes out of a “mutual interest,” which is often crippling loneliness. Surviving in a no-place is hard, but it’s harder still without a few familiar faces. We need other people to tell us how great we are when we feel decidedly ungreat. We need other people to give us foot massages and book recommendations and legal non-alcoholic drinks. We need other people to make us go to class when it sounds like the worst idea in the world. And we need other people to make memories of our time here. Take advantage of free stuff.
If a university society offers you free pizza to attend their recruitment event, you’re a fool not to go. If you don’t want to join, don’t. But get the free food, and enjoy it while it lasts. I would not have survived the past year were it not for rush events (I never pledged), festivals (I never bought anything), and department socials (I accidentally got elected president of my acting class, but hey, you win some, you lose some). Get out this week and see what gifts you get—when the dark days of November roll around, you’ll be itching for some of those little assorted cheese cubes, when they’re nowhere to be found. Be fearless. With all earnestness, I want you to know opportunities are everywhere here. The big cruel “real” world may not afford us the chances university life does to get to know people, try new
things, and gain experience in various activities just for the love of the game. When someone invites you to an event, whether for selfish reasons or because they are truly invested in your success, go for it. The thing that keeps us from that success is fear. Don’t fear unknowns. Don’t fear strangers. Don’t fear your own inaptitude. We’re here (for the most part) to learn, and the best way to learn is by stepping out of your comfort zone. Try something scary every day this week and, if you can manage it, all semester. The rewards, I promise, will be just as vague and undefined right now as “getting involved,” will be certain and unique. UNC is a big social world, but it is yours to conquer, if you choose to. — Mark Maxwell is a senior theater arts major and a weekly columnist for The Mirror.
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UPC excited to introduce new events KRISTEN MARTIN news@uncmirror.com
UNC’s University Program Council is starting out the new academic year with a new team of coordinators to bring to life new and thought-provoking programs. UPC is an organization funded by student fees and run by six student coordinators and many more volunteers. The council is responsible for putting together programs like Homecoming, Open Mic Night, Bear Welcome Week, Family and Friends Weekend and more. This year, the organization acquired new members who plan to bring University of Northern Colorado students innovative events and lectures. Nicole Larson, a senior sports and exercise science and psychol-
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From left to right: Traditional Events Coordinator Nicole Larson, Graphic Design Coordinator Elizabeth Blasi, Diversity Program Coordinator Tramaine Duncan, Arts and Entertainment Coordinator Dan Barton and Higher Education Graduate student Kim Myers. ogy major, is the traditional events coordinator. Larson manages Bear Welcome Week, Aug. 18-21, Homecoming Week, Sept. 19-24,
and Family and Friends Weekend, Oct. 21-23. This is Larson’s first year on the council and said she is loaded with new ideas, especially for Homecoming. “This year’s theme for Homecoming is ‘Paint the Town Gold,’” Larson said. “We are trying to get clubs paired up with businesses and paint the storefronts gold.” Her goal this year, she said, is to get more clubs and organizations involved with the programs. “We are reaching out to Christian and multicultural groups,” Larson said. Nouri Marrakchi, a junior special education major, is the social and developmental events coordinator. Marrakchi said he creates programs providing social and developmental programs to encourage students to develop and build relationships as well as develop their own feeling of being involved. This year, Marrakchi, who is deaf, said he intends to focus on involving students with disabilities. “I have created an event that is the first disability aware-
ness event to be hosted at UNC,” he said. The event, “Deafinitely Funny,” will feature a comedian performing in sign language. It will last two days on Sept. 16-17. Marrakchi said he also has stress-relieving events planned as the semester goes on, as well as an Earth Week celebration. This year’s diversity program coordinator is Tramaine Duncan, a senior math major. “I create events to help educate the broader and diverse campus,” Duncan said. He said he is planning events to encourage students to think about issues such as immigration and white privilege. “The events are presented from a different perspective to make you think on a higher level,” Duncan said. The other members are Arts and Entertainment Coordinator Dan Barton, Graphic Design Coordinator Elizabeth Blasi and Marketing Coordinator Kristina Thomas. For more information on UPC, upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, visit www.unco.edu/upc.
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Clubs offer more than social benefit AMBER KAZMIERSKI news@uncmirror.com
Students looking to get involved on campus this semester need look no further than membership in the more than 100 clubs and organizations offered at UNC. The clubs at the University of Northern Colorado are in one of eight categories: service, professional, honorary, academic, religious, cultural, club sport and social. The most popular social clubs on campus include fraternities and sororities in Greek Life. “Lambda Chi Alpha is a home away from home and offers a great support system,” said Michael Callender, a senior criminal justice major and active member of the fraternity. “It can also help you get a job out of college.” Students had the opportunity to connect with about 80-90 of the school’s most popular clubs Sunday at the annual Fall Bizarre. Clubs recruiting interest included Students in Free Enterprise, Greek Life, Sociology Club, Pre-Health Professionals Club, Student United Way, club sports, Student Senate, German Club, Active Minds,
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Navigators also helps you learn skills to grow and create grounded relationships that will last for years. — Nick Atzenbeck, a junior social sciences major
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Members of UNC’s Glee Club perform last year. Like the Glee Club, many other student organizations on campus give students with similar interests an outlet for socialization and creativity. The school also provides resources and information for students who want to get involved. Association of Women in Communications, Middle Ages Club and more. Clubs are not only a social engagement, but provide useful skills to use throughout one’s life. One of the many clubs on campus is Navigators, a Christian interdenominational organization that connects students through religion. “I joined Navigators because the people and environment were not only welcoming, but full of passion and desire to cultivate relationships with each other and God in large groups and one-on-ones,” said Nick Atzenbeck, a junior social sciences major. “Navigators also helps you learn skills to grow and create grounded relationships that will last for years.” Clubs can help students meet others with similar
interests and offers professional connections. Clubs also provide numerous benefits for life after graduation and can be placed on the co-curricular transcript offered at UNC. The co-curricular transcript allows for prospective employers to call the university to see what clubs or organizations a student was part of; a formal recognition of students’ outside activities. “After graduating, SIFE has helped me continue to be successful in my career as
well as being able to constantly stay connected and network,” said Tiffany Hall, a 2009 business graduate of UNC and former president of SIFE. “Having a job out of college with Kraft Foods, a SIFE sponsor, I have been able to get into a SIFE alumni network within the company,” Hall said. “The company continues to stay involved which keeps us alumni involved. Many skills learned in SIFE are skills that you carry for the rest of your life and they sure have for me.”
How to get involved For a list of clubs and more information, visit www.unco.edu/clubs/ or contact Charlie Charbonneau, director of Student Organizations, at 970-351-2582 or by email at charles.charbonneau@unco.edu.
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Communication key to roommate success CARMEN BRADY news@uncmirror.com Moving away from home and into the residence halls is often a nerve-wracking time for incoming freshmen, and one cause of stress may be moving in with a roommate for the first time. Horror stories of roommates often float around, but Jenna Finley, director of Residence Education, says there are a few ways to help make the situation better. One important element, Finley said, is the roommate contract distributed the first week of school. The contract lists things roommates have to agree on, such as overnight visitors, quiet times, lights-out and what items can be shared. “They need to talk about
what they’re comfortable with, what they’re not comfortable with, or what their preferences are and negotiate compromises with their roommate,” Finley said. “Everyone comes from a different background, and they expect different things.” Finley said the contract helps open up communication, which is important in maintaining a healthy relationship. However, Finley said that if there are problems, students can always go to their Resident Assistant or Hall Director to help diffuse the situation. Although having a stranger as a roommate can be worrisome at first, it can often lead to friendship. Brian Peppin, a junior theatre arts major, met his
roommate for the first time on move-in day his freshman year, and will be renting an apartment and living with him for the third time this year. “After freshman year, we rented a house with a few other people,” Peppin said. “We were lucky, and we are just able to live together and not get on each other’s nerves too much.” Another tactic some students may use when they move into the residence halls for the first time is rooming with a best friend from high school, but Finley says this may not always be wise. “You can be best friends with someone who is very different from you in terms of cleanliness and study needs, and those are the things that cause conflict,” Finley said.
Lauren Vigil, a junior elementary education major, experienced this her first year in the dorms. “My room was set up with two other people,” Vigil said. “One was my best friend, Megan, from high school, and the other I didn’t know. I was worried about living with someone I didn’t know, but it actually ended up being Megan I had problems with.” However, Vigil said she and her roommate were able to work things out and it turned out for the better. “We just had to be more open with each other,” she said. “The next year we ended up getting an apartment together, actually. So I would tell any incoming freshman to be honest and to talk things out if something is bothering them.”
Bookstores offer students several textbook options KATIE OWSTON news@uncmirror.com
An important part of coming back to school is buying textbooks, and UNC students have three bookstores to choose from, each store slightly different from the others. The three bookstores serving the University of Northern Colorado are the UNC Bookstore and Fan Shop, located on the lower level of the University Center, The Book Stop, located on the corner of 16th Street and 10th Avenue, and Textbook Brokers, across from the Kepner Hall parking lot next to Aspen Leaf Yogurt. The UNC Bookstore and Fan Shop is just a quick walk for students on both central and west campuses. Students can either pur-
chase textbooks online at www.unco.edu/bookstore or in-store. Matt Hanson, the store manager, says the store currently has 95 percent of textbooks ordered in stock. Because some professors sent in requests later than others, some books will be arriving late. “One thing students should know right now is that they have options,” Hansen said. “About 50 percent of the titles we have in stock are available to rent, saving the student about half of what it would cost to buy a book instead.” Hansen also suggests buying digital textbooks, which can be viewed with an iPad or Kindle, because it can cost 40-60 percent less than a traditional book.
The UNC Bookstore and Fan Shop carries more than just textbooks, though.
UNC Bookstore & Fan Shop 2045 10th Ave. Normal Hours: • 7:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday • 7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday Extended Hours (First Week) • 7:45 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday through Wednesday Normal hours begin Thursday, Aug. 25.
School supplies like notebooks and calculators are also available at the bookstore, along with a newly expanded section of general merchandise such as UNC hoodies, T-shirts, hats and more. The Book Stop is another option for students with book shopping needs. Although this bookstore is off campus, it is still within walking distance for students on west and central campuses. The Book Stop sells and rents textbooks to students in-store, over the phone and online at www.thebookstop.com. Orders made online can be picked up in the store. Any books unavailable in the store can be ordered and usually arrive in 1-2 weeks. See Textbooks, Page 18
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A look at UNC’s athletic venues
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New semester brings new stores to UC Convenience store, bookstore, fan shop now open for business AMANDA STOUTENBURGH news@uncmirror.com Students looking for Lunchables or to stock up on Ramen don’t need to drive to King Soopers or Walmart anymore. Curved lights, mellow tones and attractive décor give off a modern vibe mixed with a hint of retro at Munchy Mart, a new convenience store on the bottom level of the University Center. “It is an upscale convenience store with low prices,” said Ronna Sanchez, UC director. Sanchez said two years ago, the UC surveyed students and found the most popular suggestion to improve the student center was through a convenience store. Last year, students were able to submit names for the convenience store in a naming contest, and students new to the university this year voted on the
winning name. Munchy Mart had a soft opening last week and was open limited hours to see how patrons responded to the products. Hal Brown, the director of Dining Services, said the store’s location makes sense for its clientele. “I think our students deserve a very good, convenient store that is central to all students,” Brown said. Brown also said he feels that the time is right to have something new on campus for students to enjoy. The store offers many food items, including chips, cookies, fruit cups, hot dogs, coffee, milk shakes, gelato, sushi, salad and freshly baked doughnuts from the Doughnut Haus. Munchy Mart also sells Pepsi and Coke products as well as energy drinks and some frozen food items. The convenience store also
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Julian Gines, right, a junior English major, teaches newly employed Julio Mandujano, a sophomore biomedical-pre health major, the ropes of working in a merchandise store.
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Munchy Mart, a new store in the University Center, puts a modern Bear pride twist on the traditional convenience store. The store sells food, beverages and some essentials. sells other essentials, such as aspirin and other medicines and hygiene products. Students can use both cash and credit at Munchy Mart as well as Dining Dollars. Another new store, the UNC Bookstore and Fan Shop, has taken the place of Barnes & Noble as the only official bookstore on campus. The Bookstore and Fan Shop is run by Follett Higher Education Group, a 138-year-old, familyowned company that runs more than 900 campus bookstores across the country. In a previous interview with The Mirror, FHEG Regional Manager Brent Smith said UNC benefits directly from the campus’ official Bookstore and Fan Shop. “Any money spent at the bookstore goes back to supporting the students and the campus,” Smith said. The store offers students textbooks for purchase and rent, novels, office supplies and a variety of UNC swag.
The UNC Bookstore and Fan Shop also offers students the option of purchasing Cafe Scribe Digital textbooks, which are compatible with any digital device. Both Munchy Mart and the Bookstore hire students. Students interested in applying for positions at either store can visit www.unco.edu/dining.
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UNC Bears’ 2011 Fall Sports Preview PARKER COTTON sports@uncmirror.com
opponent Lindenwood. Soccer
A summer removed from arguably one of the more successful UNC athletic years in recent memory, fall sports have already started or are right around the corner. Several teams have high expectations, while others are flying under the radar. To inform the campus about what to look forward to, The Mirror presents its 2011-12 Fall Sports Preview. Football The UNC football team is under the direction of new coach, and former University of Northern Colorado football walk-on, Earnest Collins Jr. He is introducing a nohuddle offense and is deadset on making sure his team is in impeccable condition. Since fall practices started on Aug. 4, the team has run at least eight sideline-to-sideline runs, also called “gassers,” each practice. The players don’t like the running much, but several have said it is a necessary evil. “I’ve already gotten past the not liking it part,” said senior defensive back Elliott Dorsey. “I’ve understood that it’s going to make me a better player in the end, it’s going to help us get through games in the fourth quarter and I hope that my teammates understand and believe in the same thing.” The team finished 3-8 last season, and was picked to finish eighth by both the Big Sky coaches and media polls. The football team opens its season Sept. 3 at home against NAIA
The UNC soccer team went 10-6-3 last season, tallying the most wins since 2002. The Bears have nine of 11 starters returning, including senior midfielder Kimmie Feidler, who was named to the Big Sky All-Conference First Team; senior forward Ariel Cook, who was selected to the Big Sky All-Conference Second Team; as well as junior midfielder/forward Danielle Birdsall who was named to the all-conference first team and was named the Big Sky Offensive MVP. A wealth of experience will be beneficial for UNC as it has a non-conference schedule of opponents who went a combined 121-87-27 last year, highlighted by the University of Denver (19-2-1) and Creighton (15-4-2). The team was picked to finish third in the conference, behind last year’s regular season champion NAU and defending postseason champion Sacramento State. The Bears host Jacksonville (13-52 last year) Aug. 26 at home after competing in the inaugural Colorado Cup to begin the season. Volleyball The UNC volleyball team posted a school Division I record for wins in a season with 24 last year. By returning five starters, who include, among others, junior outside hitter Kelley Arnold, who was unanimously named to the All-Big Sky Conference First team and
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Dave Eden, right, kicks a field goal against Eastern State on Oct. 16 last season. Rookie coach Earnest Collins Jr.’s no-huddle offense looks to restore relevance to the school’s football program. senior defensive specialist Amanda Arterburn, who was named the Big Sky Libero of the Year winner last season after leading the league in digs with 544, it’s not hard to see why the Bears were picked by Big Sky coaches to atop the conference this season. UNC tied with Portland State for the regular season championships last year and took the Vikings to five games in the Big Sky Championship before losing. The Bears start their new season with the Hampton Inn & Suites Northern Colorado Classic Aug. 26. M en’s and W o m e n’s Basketball
The men’s basketball team is coming off its first NCAA Tournament appearance, but enters the season with only one senior, forward Mike Proctor. The good news is that there are younger players who have been in the system for several years due to redshirting, the prime examples being guards Elliott Lloyd and Tate Unruh and forward Emmanuel Addo. The men’s basketball schedule has not yet been released, but expectations should be high following two seasons that produced a combined 46 wins and a 27-2 home record (both figures See Sports, Page 15
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Cultural centers provide ‘home away from home’
both located in the Kohl House across from Wiebking Hall; and the Cesar Chavez What can UNC students do Cultural Center, the Hispanic to observe diversity, become and Latino cultural center, more involved on campus and located in the Patton House celebrate their heritage? How near Candelaria Hall. The two resource centers on about being part of a cultural or campus are the Women’s resource center? The student cultural and Resource Center, located resource centers provide stu- across from central campus in dents with support and infor- Scott-Wilcoxon Hall and the Lesbian Bisexual mation to keep them moving in Gay and Allies a positive direction as well as Transgender Resource Center, located on offer a network of support. The cultural centers at the the second floor of the University of Northern University Center in the Colorado include the Marcus Student Activities Office. All of the centers strive to Garvey Cultural Center for Black Cultural Education, make students feel more comlocated in the Davis House fortable in a university setting across from Wiebking Hall; through various tools. “Our focal point is stuthe Asian/Pacific American Student Services and Native dents,” said Trish Escobar, American Student Services, director of the CCCC. “We want to offer a home away from home.” This is the goal of all of the centers, in addition to providing students with a comfortable place to relax and study. All of the centers have libraries where students can check out material, as well as areas to study and kitchens. While the centers’ goal is to RICHELLE CURRY | THE MIRROR raise awareness about minoriThe Marcus Garvey Cultural ties, they are open to all students and encourage them to Center is located in the Davis House at 928 20th St. visit the centers. CARMEN BRADY news@uncmirror.com
Yvette Lucero-Nguyen, coordinator of the Women’s Resource Center, says that lately, the center has seen a rise in the number of male students going to the center. “Everybody is welcome to our center,” Lucero-Nguyen said. “We are named the Women’s Resource center, but we’re open to anyone, male or female.” Jael Esquibel, graduate assistant at the GLBTA office, agreed with this sentiment. Esquibel said GLBTA programming is intended for everyone and is designed to help open students minds to things they have never been exposed to, as well as offer a comfortable place for students to talk and hang out. All of the centers will be joining together to host the Street
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Projections set for many UNC teams Men’s, women’s basketball looks to live up to high expectations 2011 Football Schedule: Sports from Page 13
include postseason). The women’s basketball team could be thought of as being in the same boat as the men’s team. The team lost some talented seniors but return several players with starting experience who have put up big numbers. The Bears will open their season Nov. 12 at Bradley and host Nebraska-Kearney in their home-opener Nov. 22. The remainder of the nonconference schedule is highlighted by home visits from University of California, Santa Barbara (Nov. 27), which defeated UNC by 11 last season in Santa Barbara;
and in-state rivals University of Denver (Nov. 30) and Colorado State (Dec. 2). The Rest
Be sure to keep an eye on the UNC wrestling team, which starts its season in early November, the Swimming & Diving team, beginning early October, the cross country team, which kicks off its season Sept. 2 at the Wyoming Invitational in Laramie, Wyo., both the men’s and women’s golf teams, which will tee off early September and the softball team’s exhibition fall schedule, which starts Sept. 18 at Colorado State.
* - Indicates Big Sky Conference game HOME GAMES IN CAPS 1:35 p.m. Sept. 3 LINDENWOOD 12 p.m. Sept. 10 at Colorado State 1:35 p.m. Sept. 17 at Idaho State* 1:35 p.m. Sept. 24 WEBER STATE* (Homecoming) 1:05 p.m. Oct. 1 at Montana* 1:35 p.m. Oct. 8 SACRAMENTO STATE* 5:05 p.m. Oct. 15 at Eastern Washington* 1:35 p.m. Oct. 22 MONTANA STATE* (Family and Friends Day) 1:35 p.m. Oct. 29 NORTH DAKOTA 4:05 p.m. Nov. 5 at Northern Arizona* (Hall of Fame Game) 12:05p.m. PORTLAND STATE* Nov. 12
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Career Services works to help find jobs Office also provides resources for post-grad preparation KRISTEN MARTIN news@uncmirror.com
Students thinking ahead to life after graduation as well as those looking to earn some extra money as an undergraduate can get all the help they need from UNC’s Career Services office. Career Services is available to help students with post-grad needs, such as resume building, searching for graduate schools and careers as well as help assist students to select majors and search for jobs on and off campus while at the University of Northern Colorado. The Career Services office is located in the Student Activities office on the second floor of the University Center.
Career Services Office Hours • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday The office now has consistent walk-in hours on a first come, first served basis from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. “It is on a first come, first serve basis and (students) will meet with counselors for about 10 to 15 minutes,” said Renee Welch, director of Career Services. From there, students can make an appointment with a
counselor to further discuss any career or major questions. Career Services also offers career counseling, major and career exploration, and assisting students with entrance essays for graduate programs. “Each appointment is between 30 and 50 minutes,” Welch said. They also help students find jobs on and off campus and help students apply for internships. “We hold practice interviews as well as on-campus interviews where employers come to campus,” Welch said. However, Welch advises students that not all on-campus employers are on the provided job list, and if they wanted an on-campus job in a specific department, the student needs to contact that department. Welch has been director of Career Services for about five months, and said one of the first things she updated was the website, www.unco.edu/careers. “The process for students to access the tools and resources on our website is now more accessible,” she said. Career Services also offers students a resume-building tool, test preparations for LSATs, GRE subject exams and more. For current students seeking on-campus jobs, the Student Employment Office is located in Carter Hall in the same area as the Office of Financial Aid. The office facilitates workstudy, updates the job bank and distributes work authorizations.
Students interested in an oncampus job need to be enrolled at least part-time to be eligible.
Student Employment Office Hours • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday • Students interested in working for Dining Services visit www.unco.edu/dining.
Students interested in working for Dining Services can visit the Dining Services website, www.unco.edu/dining. Austin Seeley, a sophomore psychology major, has been working in the Student Employment office for about one year, and used the job bank to apply for the position. “It’s really easy to use,” Seeley says. “There are instructions for each individual job on how to apply.” For more information on student employment, students can visit www.unco.edu/ofa/employment.
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Jason Medina, left, a business administration major, Janay Katlin Lebsock, a pre-health major and Adam Cervantes, a freshman business major, look at job applications.
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Your 2011-12 Student Senate directors, members
President
Academic Affairs
Katelyn Elliot
John Pherson
University Relations
Student Affairs Levi Fuller
Natalie Litke
The Student Senate is the student government at UNC and is the voice of the student body. The Senate is made up of nine elected student members, two hired student members, and representatives from each of the different colleges at UNC. Student Senate is a great way to get involved on campus Weekly meetings are at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the University Center’s council room on the second floor.
Finance Tyler Ames
Charlie Charbonneau
Diverse Relations Legislative Affairs Angela Milano
Student Organizations
Jamie Britt
Student Trustee Lauren Zdanowitz
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Shops meet students’ classroom needs Textbooks from Page 10 Betsy Lyons, the text manager at The Book Stop, said she encourages students to explore all of their options when it comes to buying textbooks for the school year.
The Book Stop Hours 931 16th St. Normal Hours • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Extended Hours (First Week) • Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Normal hours begin Monday, Aug. 29.
“Don’t be afraid to go off campus for your books,” Lyons said. “We are in a great building and we have been here for 30 years.” What sets The Book Stop apart from the others stores is the environment. Along with a large selection of textbooks in the back of the store, The Book Stop also has a sit-in coffee shop where students can do homework or hang out with friends. They also sell UNC merchandise such as hoodies, sweatpants, and T-shirts as well as smaller items such as water bottles, school supplies and planners. Managers of Textbook Brokers, which opened last semester, said their main focus is getting students the best prices for their textbooks. When a student brings in their class schedule, a Textbook Brokers employee will find their books neces-
sary for each class on the schedule and the student will receive their books that day. Students can buy and rent textbooks at Textbook Brokers, as well. Textbook Brokers manager and owner Logan Mahan said renting is not always the best option when it comes to saving money. “Rentals don’t always benefit the student when it comes to saving money,” Mahan said. “I try to have the best priced textbooks in my store. When everything is factored in for a rental, buying a textbook here usually saves the student about $10 per book.” Textbook Brokers, like the other stores, also has a selection of backpacks, shirts and hoodies. Their main focus, however, is selling books to students at the lowest possible price. For more information about Textbook Brokers, students can visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TextbookBrokers-Greeley.
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Bear Bus Gold Daytime Route •University Center (going west) •11th Avenue @ 23rd Street Road •Harrison Hall/Recreation Center •24th Street @ 11th Avenue •Arlington Park Apartments •University Center (going east) •Gunter Hall •Skinner Hall (going east) •Ninth Avenue @ 16th Street •Kepner Hall •Sixth Avenue @ 17th Street •Sixth Avenue @ 18th Street •Sixth Avenue @ 20th Street •20th Street @ Eighth Avenue •20th Street @ 10th Avenue •Candelaria Hall •Butler-Hancock Hall •Nottingham Field •10th Avenue @ 17th Street •Skinner Hall (going west) •Cassidy Hall Each stop serviced approximately every seven-eight minutes.
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UNC’s Greek Life M ulticultural Fraternities and Sororities Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Lambda Theta Nu Sorority Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity
Pi Lambda Chi Sorority Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority
Interfraternity Council Fraternities Alpha Kappa Lambda • Address: 1618 11th Ave. • Contact: hollanhendrix@gmail.com • President: Hollan Hendrix
D elta Tau Delta Fraternity • Address: 1833 11th Ave. • Contact: 303-204-0909 • President: Alex Dosen
D elta Sigma Phi Fraternity • Address: N/A • Contact: lucas.calhoun716@gmail.com • President: Lucas Calhoun
Kappa Sigma Fraternity • Address: 1851 11th Ave. • Contact: sund3198@bears.unco.edu • President: Zach Sundgren
Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity • Address: N/A • Address: N/A • Contact: boardon163@aol.com • Contact: schoewekevin@yahoo.com • President: Shane Kern • President: Kevin Schoewe Sigma Chi Fraternity • Address: 1922 Eighth Ave. • Contact: 303-513-8624 • President: David Gaston
National Panhellenic Conference Sororities Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority • Address: 1729 10th Ave. • Contact: 303-378-1682 • President: Katy French
Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority • Address: 1838 8th Ave. • Contact: 970-596-6273 • President: Valerie Marullo Alpha Phi Sorority • Address: 814 19th St. • Phone: 970-402-7061 • President: Shelby Studer
D elta Zeta Sorority • Address: 1717 10th Ave. • Contact: 816-786-7679 • President: Meaghan Todd Sigma Kappa Sorority • Address: 1723 10th Ave. • Phone: 720-220-0009 • President: Elizabeth Garren
Sorority Academic Rankings Rank
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Fraternity
G PA M embers
55 16 3.01 2.82 Alpha Sigma Alpha Alpha Kappa Lambda 1. 1. 59 47 2.96 2.80 Sigma Kappa Delta Tau Delta 2. 2. 17 3 2.96 2.77 Lambda Theta Nu Nu Alpha Kappa 3. 3. 20 10 2.64 Sigma Lambda Gamma 2.93 Sigma Lambda Beta 4. 4. 54 14 2.92 2.62 Alpha Phi Lambda Chi Alpha 5. 5. 57 42 2.86 2.59 Alpha Omicron Pi Sigma Chi 6. 6. 51 24 2.72 2.55 Delta Zeta Kappa Sigma 7. 7. 3 23 2.63 2.55 Delta Sigma Theta Pi Kappa Phi 8. 8. 14 17 2.59 2.48 Pi Lambda Chi Delta Sigma Phi 9. 9. GPAs are cumulative as of the 2010 Fall Semester. GPAs are cumulative as of the 2010 Fall Semester. * Data courtesy of UNC’s Greek Life W eb site: w w w.unco.edu/greek
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UNC’s Bear Bus Blue Night Route •University Center •Gunter Hall •Skinner Hall •Eighth Avenue @ 16th Street •Eight Avenue @ 13th Street •The Greeley Ice Haus •Eight Street between Seventh and Eighth avenues •Eighth Avenue @ 10th Street •Eighth Avenue @ 13th Street •Eighth Avenue @ 16th Street •Sixth Avenue @ 17th Street •Sixth Avenue @ 18th Street •Sixth Avenue @ 20th Street •Eighth Avenue @ 20th Street •Eighth Avenue @ 23th Street •25th Street @ Seventh Avenue •Eighth Avenue between 25th and 26th streets •Eighth Avenue @ 27th Street Road •31st Street @ Denver Street •Grove Apartments •11th Avenue @ 29th Street Road •11th Avenue @ 26th Street •Harrison Hall/Recreation Center •24th Street @ 11th Avenue •Arlington Park Apartments Each location serviced approximately every 30 minutes.
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University/college students and faculty/staff will receive a 2 for 1 Adult Rocky Mountain Super Pass voucher when they open a new Wells Fargo Checking Package®.* Get the details at wellsfargo.com/skipass or visit any participating Wells Fargo banking location. *To qualify for the 2 for 1 Adult Rocky Mountain Super Pass offer, customer must open and fund a new eligible Wells Fargo Checking Package checking account with a $100 minimum opening deposit between 7/1/2011 and 12/11/2011. Eligible Wells Fargo Checking Packages® are PMA® Package, Complete Advantage® Package, Premium Membership® Package, Custom Management® Package, College Combo®, or Opportunity PackageSM. See banker for Checking Package details. Eligibility is subject to approval for the Wells Fargo College Checking® account. Students must provide proof of enrollment at an accredited institution when the account is opened. Customer will receive a 2 for 1 Adult Rocky Mountain Super Pass voucher at the time of opening and funding the new Wells Fargo Checking Package checking account, which he/she may use to purchase pass at participating locations by December 11, 2011. Visit www.skicolorado.com for locations and information. Both students/faculty/staff members must present valid Colorado or Wyoming university/college student/faculty/staff ID cards (one per student/faculty/staff ) along with the original voucher at the time of purchase. Voucher is valid for Adult Rocky Mountain Super Pass only. No other products or passes may be substituted. Voucher has no cash value and may not be sold, traded, or auctioned. No substitutions. Offer good while supplies last and cannot be combined with any other offer. Limited time offer; subject to change or cancellation at any time. Limit one 2 for 1 Adult Rocky Mountain Super Pass voucher per customer. Offer available only at Wells Fargo banking locations in Colorado and Wyoming. Wells Fargo team members are not eligible for this offer. Information contained in this document is subject to change. Expiration date is December 11, 2011. © 2011 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.
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