March 2011 Issue

The Second-Year Connection
Volume 5, Issue 5
Newsletter
Thinking of Dental School? It’s Happening
Here at the School of Dentistry.
Submitted by Dianne Foster
March 2011
Published by REACH
Academic Development
Jim Porter, Editor
ThisIssue’s
Issue’s Highlights:
Highlights:
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Are you considering a career in dentistry?
Do you know the pre-requisites?
Do you know how to apply?
Do you know where to get more information?
File Your FAFSFA
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Cardinal Trivia
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Do you know why current students chose
the School of Dentistry program at UofL?
Advising Information 3
Harold Adams Award 3
HSS Sessions
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Spring Break Tips
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Success Seminars
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SOUL Event
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The U of L School of Dentistry Student Affairs Office provides an abundance of appli- COB Career Fair
cation and admissions information on their website at
Writing Center
www.louisville.edu/dental/future-students/. Be sure to check out the
“Why Choose ULSD?” video on that page (http://vimeo.com/7262977 )
and learn why current students, residents and alumni chose ULSD to
receive their dental education. Watch Dr. Dean Morton’s video message on “advanced and implant dentistry” education options at the Uof
L School of Dentistry (http://vimeo.com/6101981 ). It’s on the DMD Program Overview page located at https://louisville.edu/dental/dmd/.
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To learn more….
• Meet with ULSD Admissions Advisor, Rachel Quick.
She has office hours in 126G Strickler Hall on Mondays and in Room 231 of the School of Dentistry every other weekday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Just Call 852-5081 or use Advisortrac to
schedule an appointment.
• Call 852-5081 to enroll in a “DMD Information Session”. These are offered once a month usually
on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. - check the “future students “webpage for specific dates.
Robin Benningfield offers loads of advice on how to be a successful applicant and then gives a
tour through the newly renovated School of Dentistry
• Call 852-5081 to set up an appointment to observe students practicing dentistry in the clinics.
• Plan to attend the fall “Grand Opening” of the newly renovated School of Dentistry at 501 S. Preston St. (The date is yet to be announced - watch the website at www.louisville.edu/dental)
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Join the Pre-Dental Society – for more information visit their website at www.uoflpredental.com
Consider applying for a summer enrichment program designed to strengthen applicants for dental and/or medical school. More information at http://louisville.edu/medschool/admissions/
programs/minority-rural-student-programs.html.
“Problems are only opportunities in work clothes.” Henry J. Kaiser
It’s Happening Here! News from around the Campus
File Your FAFSFA - There’s Still Time!
Submitted by Will Adamchik
If you have not already done so, it's not too late to file your 2011-2012 Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA). Students can file the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov. Just be sure to have your 2010 income
information available.
For students who filed the 2011-2012 FAFSA early using estimate income figures, you should to go back to
www.fafsa.gov to update your application once you've filed your 2010 federal taxes. It's easy when you use
the IRS Data Retrieval tool to import your income figures! Complete your application today!
All students should make it a habit to go to ULink to view their Financial Aid To Do List. If the Student Financial Aid Office requires any additional information from you, it will be requested there.
Summer Pell Grant
Submitted by Will Adamchik
The application for summer financial aid will be available in April once summer registration starts. Students
can apply for aid via ULink once they've finalized their class schedule. New federal regulations allow students
who are Pell Grant-eligible to receive up to a full semester's grant for summer school. To take advantage of
these available funds, students should consider attending summer school.
When awarding Pell Grants for summer 2011, the university must use the EFC from either the 2011 or 2012
award year based on which one offers the student the highest Pell award amount. In order to be considered
for the highest award amount, be sure to have both your 2010-2011 FAFSA and your 2011-2012 FAFSA on
file. File your FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov.
Check out the all new Student Support Services!
Call us at (502) 852-1406 or stop by today!
• First Generation
• Income Requirement
Submitted by Kathy Pendleton
We’re located in the Student Services Annex next to the SAC
• Documented Disabilities (in the old Campus Health Clinic, next to the Counseling Center)
Find out if you’re qualified to take advantage of our many benefits and services.
Visit our website at www.louisville.edu/trio
It’s that time of the year when college basketball takes center stage. The Louisville
Cardinals men’s team is assured of an invitation to the NCAA Tournament based
on their successful 23-8 season. This exciting time of year is often referred to as:
a. Hoops Frenzy
b. Basketball Mania
c. March Madness
Send the correct answer, along with your name and phone number, to [email protected]
for a chance to win a 2 GB flash drive!!
Olivetta Uradu, a Biology major from Ashland, Kentucky, was the Cardinal Trivia winner for the February 2011 issue.
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It’s Happening Here!
Have You Scheduled Your Advising Appointment?
Attention A&S students!!!!!
Submitted by Danielle Dolan
There will be no Walk-in Advising during the
April registration period!!!
CHECKLIST:
College of Business Students:
Submitted by Linda Smith
The College of Business Reinhardt Academic
Center will no longer have
“Walk-in Advising” for Summer and Fall 2011
Priority Registration (April 5-13).
#1: Check ulink to see if you have an advising
hold.
All students will be required to make an advising appointment.
#2: If you do, call A&S Advising at 852-5502
or your departmental advisor to make an appointment.
Please call 852-7439
#3: Show up for that appointment!
#4: Talk to your advisor about your long-term
academic plans .
#5: Get registered for Summer/Fall 2011!
or
stop by our office (COB, Room 024)
between the hours of
8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Monday through Thursday
(8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Fridays)
to make your appointment.
Students enrolled in other academic units should contact their advising center for information on scheduling an advising appointment.
Be Wise!
Be Advised!
Harold Adams Award Nominations Being Accepted
The University of Louisville Dean of Students Office is soliciting nominations for the annual Harold Adams
Award, named for the former Assistant Vice President for Student Life. This award recognizes a University
of Louisville staff member who excels in contributing to a diverse and vibrant student experience through their
extraordinary involvement in the lives of students.
You are encouraged to nominate a staff member who has made a difference in your life at UofL. To nominate
someone visit the link - http://louisville.edu/dos/haroldadams/harold-adams.html. Nominations are being accepted through April 4, 2011.
Kent School of Social Work Career/Networking Fair
Kent School of Social Work announces a Career/Networking Fair, March 24, 2011, in the.
SAC Multipurpose Room, 11 AM - 3 PM. This FREE event is open to the University community.
For more information : http://louisville.edu/career
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It’s Happening Here!
HSS Sophomores: On Target.
Are you a Health and Human Performance or a Sport Administration major in
the College of Education and Human Development? Do you have 24-59 hours
earned prior to Spring 2011?
The Education Advising Center is offering you a new and fun way to get prepared for Summer
and/or Fall 2011 classes!
What: “Success in the Second Year!” Workshops
You can expect to:
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Mark your calendar for these future dates:
Learn how to track your own academic progress
Learn more about General Education Requirements
Identify career goals
Utilize campus resources and discover opportunities for engagement
Create a plan of action for the next academic year
Register online today!
http://louisville.edu/education/ssa/hss-undergrad/workshops.html
Some Spring Break Health Tips from Campus Health Promotion
Spring Break is coming up, so Think Before You Drink!
1. Set a limit for yourself.
2. Alternate alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic drinks.
3. Don’t accept open containers from others and watch your drink.
4. If you go out together, come home together.
Cooking Workshop March 22, 12-1:15 p.m.
Taught by Jim Whaley, this cooking and nutrition workshop will teach you basic
cooking skills and great nutritional information. Classes will be held in the CHS
Multipurpose Room. Only $3 per class, including cost of meal! Register at
Campus Health Promotion.
Recipe: Polenta with Red Bean Salsa and Greek Surprise Salad.
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It’s Happening Here!
March Madness on the Nine-Screen Video Wall in iTech Zone
Basketball fans, this one’s for you! March Madness games will be shown in the iTech Zone, located in the
Miller IT Center across from McAlister's. The hi-def nine-screen video wall is just like having court-side seats
for all of the action.
Here's the schedule:
March 15-18 daily until 5 p.m.
March 21-24 daily until 8 p.m.
March 25 until 5 p.m.
March 28-31 daily until 8 p.m.
April 1 until 5 p.m.
April 4 until 8 p.m.
There will be no weekend showings.
REACH Offers Free Tutoring and Study Sessions
As we approach Spring Break and the home stretch of the semester, make sure you’re
getting the grades you want! REACH offers tutoring and study sessions for numerous
undergraduate courses as well as seminars on study skills and student success. All services are free and available to any enrolled student at the University of Louisville.
Visit our website at http://reach.louisville.edu or call our Welcome Center at 852-6706 for
more information.
Upcoming REACH Student Success Seminars
Finals: Now’s the Time
Managing your time near the end of the semester can be tough. Learn tips and tricks to make managing your time and studying for finals easier.
Wednesday, April 20, 12 noon
Friday, April 22, 1 p.m.
Monday, April 25, 10 a.m.
Tuesday, April 26, 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
All seminars are held in Strickler Hall West, Room 111.
Online Student Success Seminars
REACH now offers online Student Success Seminars through Blackboard. The following seminars
are offered:
Meeting the Challenge of Time
Studying Smarter Using Learning Styles
To gain access to the online seminars, please complete the online request form located at
http://www.reach.louisville.edu/seminars/SSSForm.htm
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It’s Happening Here!
Finals Blitz is Coming!
Submitted by Karen Carrow
Mark your calendars for Finals Blitz April, 18 - April 29. Finals Blitz is your last opportunity to
get study group assistance from REACH before final exams. More information to come!
Check the REACH web site (REACH.LOUISVILLE.EDU) after spring break for the Finals Blitz
schedule. Be prepared for finals!
SOUL Event at Iroquois Park
Submitted by Toni Solis
SOUL (Student Outreach Uniting Louisville) will be having its next event on Saturday, April 9 at Iroquois Park.
For more information or to register for the event, please visit:
http://louisville.edu/leadership/service-opportunities/soul/soul.
Introducing the A&S Peer Advising Staff
Submitted by Meagan West
The College of Arts & Sciences Advising Center is pleased to introduce the 2011-2012 Peer Advising Staff:
Allison Cox, Ben Donlon, Daniel Ernst, Olivia Feldkamp, Teresa Hardin, Nick Jackson, Alex Jenkins, Casey
McGraw, Chelsea McKendree, Kristin Pendley, Austin Schwenker, Cameron Tillett, and Cassandra Webb.
Scholarship Applications for the 2011 Fall Semester Available at Red Barn!
Applications also available in SAC W310, Financial Aid Office,
Bursar’s Office and at:
http://louisville.edu/studentactivites/redbarn/scholarships.html
Deadline: Monday, April 25 by 5:00 p.m.
Good Morning Commuter!
What? FREE Krispy Kreme donuts
and John Conti coffee
Where? Red Barn
When? Every Tuesday morning
from 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Writing Center Services
Did you know? A Writing Center
consultant can help you with any writing project you are doing inside and
outside of class?
Did you know? The Writing Center is
now open on Thursdays until 7:00
p.m. to meet demand for evening
hours?
Call 852– 2173 or stop by the Center
on the third floor of Ekstrom Library to
make an appointment or visit:
http://louisville.edu/writingcenter/Files/prepp
ing-for-your-consultation.htm
The REACH Academic Development Office wishes you a relaxing, safe and healthy
SPRING BREAK!
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