November 2008
Updated 10-31-08

Thank You!
The Nontraditional Student Foundation and the SILC Nontraditional Student Services would like to thank students and their families for coming out and attending the 2008 Nontrad Homecoming Tailgate.  We would also like to thank KU Student Senate, the Coke Programming Committee, KU Union Catering, and KU Athletics for helping make our event a success. Rock Chalk!

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Nontrad Students at KU: What Do You Think?
The KU SILC Nontraditional Student Services will be disseminating an online survey to nontraditional student.  The purpose of this survey is address the needs of the nontraditional student population at KU and what services and resources are most effective.  Results from this survey will be shared with Student Success office.  The survey will end on November 7, 2008. If you would like more information about the survey, contact the KU SILC Nontraditional Student Services office at (785) 864-2802.

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Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center

http://www.etwrc.ku.edu/
ETWRC October Events/Programs:
November 6th – Birth CONTROL: What Women Should Know About Cost, Availability, and Politics, 7:00 p.m. Alderson Auditorium, Kansas Union
November 8th – “EmPower” Self Defense, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. , Student Recreation and Fitness Center.  For more info about these events contact the ETWRC at 864-3552.

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SILC/LGBT Presents: World Aids Day!
The LGBT Resource Center will host the World AIDS Day: Know Your Status campaign on Monday, December 1st on the 4th floor of the Kansas Union. HIV testing is free to students, faculty, and staff. Testing will take place in a private room in the Kansas Union where the Douglas County AIDS Project will conduct testing using OraSure test kits that require only saliva from the inner jaw. Testing is 100% confidential. This event will start at 10:30am and go until 1:30 p.m. The KU Student Health Center will be on hand to distribute information on safe sex practices. For further information, contact Devin D. Moss at ddmoss@ku.edu.

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KU Edwards Campus Event:
Celebrating Our Students Week

The KU Edwards Campus will be having events throughout the week to honor and celebrate our students! Complimentary refreshments for students and faculty will be provided all week! Come sign up for prize drawings! KU Athletics will have schedules and information available. Student Health Services, the Regents Center library and Student Success units will be providing information about the services they provide - check out the schedule below!

Date: November 03, 2008
Time: All Day
Department: Edwards Campus
Contact: 913-897-8461, aspates@ku.edu
Ticket Cost: Free

Monday, Nov. 3: Office of Student Financial Aid 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. University Career Center-Resume Doctor 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Commerce Bank 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Writing Center 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Statistics Tutoring 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. KU Bookstore 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 4: Commerce Bank 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Writing Center 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Statistics Tutoring Info 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. KU Bookstore 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 5: Writing Center 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday Nov. 6: BSW Welcome Session for Students and Mentors at KCKCC 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Daily: Student Success information KU Athletics Library KU Alumni Association Student Health Services information Student Advisory Board information

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Featured Student Success Office: 
Academic Achievement and Access Center
Tutoring Services, Disability Resources and Academic Preparation Workshops 
The Academic Achievement and Access Center (AAAC) offer many services and programs to assist students in their academic success and to enhance their collegiate experience at KU. Choose from individual consultations, group workshops, general or course-specific academic assistance, by appointment or on a walk-in basis. Information on tutoring services and disability resources are also available. 

Next workshop:
How to Study for Finals, Wednesday, December 3, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in 4007 Wescoe

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Need Help Preparing Your Resume?
Check Out the UCC Upcoming Workshops:

Resumes from Scratch for Freshmen and Sophomores
November 03, 2008 (3:30 - 5:00 p.m.)
Resumes from scratch for Juniors and Seniors
November 04, 2008 (4:00 - 5:30 p.m.)
Internships & Experiential Education
November 06, 2008 (1:00 - 2:00 p.m.)

For more information on the workshops or career planning contact the UCC at KUCareerHawk.com or call 785-864-3624.

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Pre-Game Party Time at the Kansas Union!

November 1st
November 15th



Join us on the terrace, west of the Kansas Union, before each home football game! We've got things for all to enjoy.... free balloons from Balloon Man, an inflatable bouncer for the kids, basketball dual pop-a-shot, $1 hot dogs, $1 beverages, $1 caramel $1 apple sundaes, game face tatoos, photo-op with James Naismith, Superman, John McCain, Barrack Obama, Dorothy and Toto and more! KJHK Radio will be on hand too while you play free video games from EA Sports or head into the Jaybowl for bowling. Free Jayhawk hand fans and other items also available while they last. Great specials in the KU Bookstore and kid friendly food in the Market. Join us 2.5 hours before kick-off! Click here for more information regarding the events or call 785-864-7469.

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Home Football Fridays with the
Kansas Alumni Association!
The KU Alumni Association would like to invite you to HOME FOOTBALL FRIDAYS!  This event is open to all students throughout the entire semester.  To gear up for games days and support our Jayhawks we're going to start tailgating a day early.  Every Friday before home football games we will be giving out free food, drinks, and KU goodies from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Alumni Center!!!  What could be better?  Feel free to just stop by and grab a hotdog or hang out for the full two hours as we eat, toss the football around, and listen to music. For more information, contact Stefani Gerson or call 785-864-4760.

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Student Group Calendar- Check It Out!

The Student Involvement & Leadership Center has put together a calendar, so student groups can post their events and students can view them! There is a lot going on in the upcoming months, so be sure to check out the calendar! Click here to see November's events!






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Athletics Events for the Month of November!
Kansas Football.  We’re Just Getting Started
Kansas Football will host #4 Texas in the final home game of 2008 on November 15th (Time TBA).  The Jayhawks will close out the 2008 regular season with Border Showdown rival Missouri at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on November 29th. For student ticket information: 800-34-HAWKS or
www.kuathletics.com.

Kansas Basketball
The Kansas Men’s Basketball team opens the2008-2009 season on November 4th in Allen Fieldhouse when they host Washburn University ina 7:00 p.m. exhibition game.  Kansas Women’s Basketball opens the season with Fort Hays Stateon November 2nd at 2:00 p.m.  Admission to Kansas Women’s Basketball games is free to students with a current KU ID.  Students can also earn two Rock Chalk Rewards points for each Kansas Women’s Basketball game they attend.

Basketball Schedules for the Month of November:

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