November 2009
Updated10-30-09

Student Spotlight- Althea Schnake
I'm the current Vice President for NTSF.  After a five year break from school, my job, partner, friends, family. . .  well just about everyone encouraged me to go back and finally get my degree.  I'm graduating this spring with an entirely accidental double major in Women's Studies and Anthropology.  I like monkeys, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", and reading.

If you would like to be spotlighted or know someone who would, please email Alex Wilson at aewilson@ku.edu!

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Non-traditional Students:What do you think?
Nontraditional Student Survey
The KU SILC Nontraditional Student Services will be disseminating an online survey to nontraditional students. 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 offices.  If you would like more information about the survey, contact the KU SILC Nontraditional Student Services office at (785) 864-2802. You may only take the survey once. Click here to take the survey.

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Emily Taylor's Women's Resource Center!
The Emily Taylor Women’s Resource Center is hosting a Mock Interview Clinic on Wednesday November 11, 2009 in the Big XII Room from 6:30-8:00 p.m. This event is a fun opportunity to develop your interviewing skills and learn helpful tips and tricks from interviewing "experts". Staff from various KU career and student service offices will lead small groups of students through an overview of effective interview techniques and give feedback.

To help you prepare for the event, please download and review the interviewing handout.
Attendance for this event will be capped at 30 students - please register to attend and reserve your spot by November 4th to participate.

Critical Conversation: The Benefit in Attending and Presenting at Professional Conferences Thursday November 12, 2009, Kansas Union. Please bring your own lunch and join us for this professional development opportunity.

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Veterans Day Events!

The Dole Institute of Politics Presents:
A Tribute to Veterans:
USO-Style Sunday, November 15 5:30 p.m.
 Salute to Veterans 6:00 p.m. ~ Music & Dance

Veterans and their families are invited to join the Dole Institute of Politics for a Salute to Veterans and an evening of music and dancing with the Moonlight Serenade Orchestra.

The event is free, but RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED as space is limited. Please contact the Dole Institute at (785) 864-4900 or doleinstitute@ku.edu to reserve your space by Monday, November 9, 2009.

Lawrence Veterans Day Run
November 7th, 2009
Hosted by KU ROTC students: Army, Navy, Marines, Airforce

Location: Race day check in and registration will take place in the Burge Union parking lot. The 5k course will incude the KU campus and surrounding areas.

Registration is $15.00 per person. All proceeds will go to Veteran Upward Bound.

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Hawk Days!

Hawk Days are a series of programs and events that focus on academic success, stress relief, career and life planning workshops, and how to get involved at KU.  Hawk Days are designed to help you become oriented to academic services and resources at KU, thus helping you become connected and academically successful.

Finishing Strong – Nov 17th – 18th – Programs are focused on the importance of major exploration, internship preparation, and career preparation.  Hawk Days are scheduled throughout the fall 2009 and spring 2010 semesters.  For an updated schedule of events click here.

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Non-traditional Student Services:Updates!

We have updated our website! Updated changes include: resource page, printable “non-trad” handbook, and scholarship information. If you have any suggestions to help us improve our website, please contact Alex Wilson.

Non-traditional Student Services is now blogging! Here you will find a current update of campus resources, events, news, scholarship information, and a place for non-trads to get in touch with each other via this new online addition. This blog will be updated daily to keep you in the loop about all that is happening on KU's campus.

Non-traditional Student Foundation: Facebook page!
The Non-traditional Student Foundation has created a Facebook page! On this page you will find information about upcoming NTSF events and links to other resources.

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Thinking about Graduate School?
It’s almost that time of year again! If you are thinking about applying to graduate school here at KU, admissions deadlines for some departments are rapidly approaching. Here is a comprehensive list of graduate level programs offered.

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Gateway to Gameday at the Kansas Union!
Join us in the main lobby of the Kansas Union three hours before each home football game for Gateway to Gameday! We've got things for all to enjoy.... A free gift and a free Gameday Magazine from the University Daily Kansan, free balloons from Balloon Man, an inflatable bouncer for the kids,  $1 hot dogs, $1 beverages, $1 drinks and more $1 edibles!  Plus receive a different free gift each week like Jayhawk Hand Fans, Caribiners, Can Koozies, Lunch Coolers and other items available while they last.

Get crazy and paint yourself crimson and blue with our Big Blue Shower.  Take part in our new video karaoke with our new Boogie Heads event!  Each participant receives a free DVD of them singing and faux dancing to the popular songs.  Union Cash Cab gives you the opportunity to with KU Bookstore gift cards for answering trivia questions too. Don’t forget to look for the great specials in the KU Bookstore (buy any item get a special promo item free!) and kid friendly food in the Market. Join us 3 hours before kick-off each home game! Click here for more information regarding the events or call 785-864-4651. There is only one home football game left:November14th!

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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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Tea Time in the Kansas Union!

“Tea Time” , Thursdays in the Union are a chance for non-trads to get together. A representative from NTSF (Non-traditional Student Foundation) will be there on the first Thursday of the month to meet you and answer any questions about the university, resources, or if you just want to meet other “Non-trads” and talk. Hope you can join us! Tea Time Dates are as follows: Nov 5, Dec 3

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Student Opportunities: 
McNair Scholars Program

The KU McNair Scholars Program assists undergraduate students who are interested in attending graduate school and eventually earning a doctoral degree. The program is centered upon the Summer Research Internship, a two-month paid opportunity in which students conduct research under the supervision of a KU faculty member who serves as a mentor. Participants receive a total of up to $2,800 in the form of a stipend. McNair Scholars also receive free services during the academic year that include:
*     assistance with the graduate school application process,
*     waivers for GRE registration and graduate school application fees,
*     workshops on a variety of topics related to graduate school,
*     free tutoring in any subject,
*     preparation for the GRE, and
*     access to computers, printers, a photocopier and fax machine.

Students are eligible to apply to become McNair Scholars if they are low-income and first-generation college students (neither parent has earned a bachelor’s degree) OR they are members of groups considered by the federal government to be underrepresented in graduate study (African American, Hispanic and Native American).  For further information please call 864-3412, stop by 305 Joseph R. Pearson Hall, or email.

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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 October's events!

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Volunteer Opportunities with CCO!

The Center for Community Outreach (CCO) oversees 15+ volunteer programs on the KU campus. CCO is always busy with their volunteer programs. For more information about volunteering and giving back to your community in September, visit the CCO website.

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Athletics Events for the Month of November!

Kansas Football
Only one home game left!
November 14th vs. Nebraska
For student ticket information:
800-34-HAWKS.

Kansas Volleyball
With a core group of returners and a promising freshman class KU will look to keep the Horejsi Family Athletics Centers one of the most exciting game day venues in collegiate volleyball. 
Students are admitted to all Kansas Volleyball games for free with a valid KU ID and can earn Rock Chalk Rewards Points for each game attended.

Schedule for the month of November:
Nov. 11 vs. KansasState @ 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 14 vs. Baylor @ TBA
Nov. 21 vs. Nebraska @ 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 24 vs. Texas Tech @ 6:30 p.m.

Kansas Basketball

Schedule for the month of November:
Nov. 03 vs. Fort Hays St. @ 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 10 vs. Pittsburgh St. @ 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 13 vs. Hofstra @ 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 19 vs. Central Arkansas @ 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 25 vs. Oakland @ 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 27 vs. Tennessee Tech @ 7:00 p.m.

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