Wow, August is already here and that means fall semester begins in one month. Thanks to all those who contributed to the first inaugural blog. Once again, simply click on the comments section to see what was said and to contribute yourself.On to this weeks topic. Resources. Coming from a small liberal arts college in Indiana, I was a little daunted at the idea of "figuring out" all the ins and outs of the University. In some cases graduate students at UWM are bats who sweep in at night and then go home immediately after. For others, there are literally hundreds of things to see, places to go, and perks to take advantage of while pursuing your advanced degree.
Here are just a few:
Things to see - Pantherfest (a huge fall concert), UWM Plays and Theatre Productions, Sporting Events, and Several Galleries all over campus. Also, every Thursday there is live music in the basement of the union.
Places to go - Basement of the Union (There is a pool hall, ping pong room, a bowling alley to take family and friends, and a restaurant/bar called the Gausthouse). The Writing Center (Attached to the library, you can visit tutors who help give another eye to important papers).
Perks - A free Milwaukee County Bus Pass, BOSS (Safe ride program that will take you to your car or home if you are near campus), Access to library books in every single University library across the state.
So, that leaves us to this weeks question: What did I miss?
For returning students: What are the resources you have best utilized? For new students? What kind of things to you expect from UWM?
Also, last but certainly not least, there is a end of the summer/back to school BBQ at my house.
All are welcome. RSVP via email or the facebook invite. Hope to see you there.
Hey Annie - couldn't find the comment spot but I clicked on today's post title and voila! Anyway, is there a way to move the interactive comment box up higher?
ReplyDeleteAnyway - I'm writing to invite everyone to participate in the All UWM Campus Welcome Event for Organizations - NLSA will be represented and we sure could use more folks to introduce the organization to the school! This will be September 9, 2009, from 10-2. We are all signed up and ready to go - just have to decide what to say and what to offer other organizations we might be able to help, say, create a 501(c)3 or (c)4 lobbying organization! We'll have more resources this year in the way of an office phone, computer, and window (yay) so we could set up appointments or office hours to meet with people we meet on the 9th.
Talk more at Annie's on August 15!
See you -
Jenny Heyden
RSVP to a time slot on September 9 at http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30574918&id=1252141725&comments=#/event.php?eid=116455422750 (yep it's facebook!)
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ReplyDeleteI saw some people introduce themselves in the first blog post but since this one is up now, I figure I might as well do it here. My name is Jay Armour and I am starting my first semester in the program this Fall. I graduated in '07 from Northern Illinois University with a bachelors in Marketing. I am looking forward to the program as well as participating in NLSA, this blog, and any other activities/events that I can make it to. I just relocated to the Milwaukee area and am currently looking for work...exciting stuff. Anyway I look forward to meeting those of you who make it to Annie's and the rest of you at the next NLSA meeting.
ReplyDeleteOh and I think this blog is a great idea. Thanks Annie.