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N3 – Norse News Network
August 30, 2011
N3 – Norse News Network
August 30, 2011
Welcome Back!
The N3 is your electronic news letter to keep you informed of upcoming events, deadlines and things you need to know. The newsletter will arrive weekly through your NKU email. The Office of Student Life is pleased to offer this service to our students. For more information about Student Life, visit our website at: http://nku.orgsync.com/. More information about how to use our OrgSync website to connect with student organizations is listed below. You can also reach us at 859.572.6514 or by email at studentlife@nku.edu or stop by Student Union 303. We look forward to meeting you. Here’s to a great semester!
Meet Student Orgs at the Mini Rallies this Week
Tuesday, August 30 – Sport Clubs and Intramurals 10-2 SU Plaza/Lobby
Wednesday August 31 – Ministries & Service Orgs 10-2 SU Plaza/Lobby
Thursday, September 1 – Special Interest & Academic Organizations 10-2 SU Plaza/Lobby
And Next Week!
Tuesday, September 6 - Special Interest and Academic Organizations
Wednesday, September 7 - Sports Clubs and Intramurals
Thursday, September 8 - Ministries and Service Organizations
Same times and place.
Leadership University
Need to add involvement to your resume? Looking to improve your leadership skills? Want to get involved without joining a student organization? Then Leadership University is the perfect program for you! Leadership University is a year- long (August 2011- April 2012) leadership series sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Leadership Institute. Students who participate in at least 8 session (45 minutes each) and complete at least 3 hours of any on or off campus community service will graduate from the program! Students will have over 60 sessions to choose from this semester. Sessions will be offered throughout the day and some evenings. Students who complete the program will receive a certificate of completion and a honor cords to wear at graduation! To join, please visit www.nku.orgsync.com and request to join Leadership University. Here you will be able to view the entire calendar and RSVP for sessions. For more information, please contact Tiffany Mayse at mayset@nku.edu.
Leadership University Events This Week!
• 8/30 Interviewing, 4:30 pm in Student Union, 109
Attention all incoming Freshman Students:
Student Government is holding elections for five open Freshmen seats. Election packets will be made available on Monday, August 22nd through September 1st in the Student Government Office, SU 330. Packets are due September 1st and elections will be held on September 7th and 8th. Any questions please contact Michelle Forlenza at sga@nku.edu or call the SGA office at (859)572-5149.
Interested in Sorority Recruitment?
This year recruitment registration will cut off before recruitment begins so if you are interested in rushing a sorority – register early and fully!
Meet Your Gamma Chi Night will be held on September 8 at 5pm in the Student Union Ballroom. At this event you will meet your Gamma Chi as well as other members of your Gamma Chi group. **This is the last day to register for recruitment and this is considered a MANDATORY event. If you have signed up for recruitment and cannot attend due to class, please contact your Gamma Chi (Greek Counselor) and let her know you have a class conflict! If you cannot reach your Gamma Chi or do not know who your Gamma Chi is email studentlife@nku.edu instead.
Sorority Recruitment weekend will take place September 9-12. You will need to be available on Friday from 3:30 PM to 10:00 PM; Saturday from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Sunday from 12:30 to 6:00 PM.
In order to register, please go to this link, https://secureapp.icsrecruiter.com/ICS/GM/v3/Pan/Web/Enrollment/RegistrationV3b.aspx?UID=NOKEUN For more information, please contact Stephanie Anderson at andersons4@nku.edu or (419)304-1187.
Did you enjoy the Welcome Week activities?
Do you want to be involved in the planning of more fun, free, and exciting events at NKU? Then join the Activities Programming Board! APB is taking applications until September 6 and will be holding membership interviews September 12-16. Applications are available in the Student Life office (SU 303), the APB office (SU 327) and online at https://orgsync.com/21652/forms/show/35269. Contact Ron Burse (burser1@mymail.nku.edu) for more information. Meetings are Tuesdays at 4:30pm.
SGA Opportunities for Upper Division Students
Student Government is seeking applicants to fill four vacant Student Senate seats. All students are encouraged to apply. Appointment application packets will be made available on Monday, August 29th through September 12th in the Student Government Office, SU 330. Applications are due by 2 pm on Friday, September 9th. Any questions please contact Allen Hornung at sga@nku.edu<mailto:sga@nku.edu> or call the SGA office at (859)572-5149.
Attention Freshmen looking to make a difference at NKU!
Northern Kentucky Leadership Institute would like to invite all freshman students who are interested in leadership development and community service to join the Freshman Service Leadership Committee. This is a freshman-based student organization dedicated to the development of leadership through service. Through both the fall and spring semesters at NKU, FSLC members can be seen throughout campus. Whether it’s working fundraisers for one of their upcoming events or showing off their skills at NKU’s Service on Saturday, FSLC members are dedicated to giving back to the community. This organization plans monthly on and off campus community service events. This is also a great way to meet other students and to build your resume! Please join us at our welcome grill out on Wednesday, August 31from 3:30-5:00 at the Volleyball Pavilion. The first FSCL meeting will be Wednesday, September 7 at 2:00 pm in SU 104. For more information, please contact Tiffany Mayse at mayset@nku.edu.
First Student Organization Board Meeting
This is a friendly reminder that the first Student Organization Board meeting is on Thursday, September 8 at 12:15 in UC 375 (Ballroom). All organizations should send a representative to this meeting to gather important information for the year including student organization orientations, funding opportunities, and learn what is new in Student Life. The Student Government Association and the Northern Kentucky Leadership Institute will provide lunch at this meeting. Please RSVP by Friday, August 26 to Ali Hedges at hedgesa3@nku.edu.
Christian Student Fellowship invites you . . .
. . . to join us this semester as we explore the Christian faith through the lens of The Last Battle by C. S. Lewis, one of The Chronicles of Narnia. We will cover one chapter each week. If you can’t read along with us, fear not. We will have each chapter read aloud before we begin our study each week. It is a very pleasant experience. We hope you can be a part of it each Thursday at 7:30 pm. For more information: csf@nku.edu
Norse to Nations
Norse to Nations is a international service organization which is devoted to service not just in the United States but across the world. We will be traveling to Guatemala this upcoming summer to help children in a children home. There will also be a labor project, which can include building a playground to painting. Please email kremerc2@nku.edu if you are interested in attending the trip!
Ultimate Frisbee
The Ultimate Frisbee club is a competitive traveling team. If you are looking for sport that will keep you into shape but also have a ton of fun then this is the sport for you. We will be facing big name universities like Kentucky, Louisville, and possibly a few teams from Michigan. All skill levels are encourage to come out and play. Please email nkuultimate1@yahoo.com if you are interested in playing!
Join us in the fight for equality this Friday, September 2nd!
NKY Equality Now is a grassroots advocacy organization focusing on the advancement of LGBTQ equality, education and acceptance. We meet on the first Friday of every month in Student Union 302 at 4:30 P.M. We will discuss and plan events/activities/actions that will advance our cause. Everyone is welcome! Join us on Orgsync and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NKYEqualityNow! Please contact us at nkyen.nku@gmail.com
College Republicans
Will meet on Wednesday at 2pm in SU 106.
NKU Women’s Soccer vs. Tiffin
Sunday, Sept. 4 at 11:00 a.m.
NKU Soccer Stadium
Come out to cheer your Norse onto victory in their first regular season home game. FREE admission for all NKU students with All Card! For more information visit www.nkunorse.com.
Vertical Frontier Climbing Club
Like traveling or getting lost in the woods? Like viewing scenery from an eagles eye view or repealing off of a cliff? Join the Vertical Frontier Climbing Club! Trips to Red River Gorge and New River Gorge being planned, and indoor climbing takes place at Climb Time in Blue Ash! Join the Facebook page at NKU Climbing Club for more information and/or contact Brittany Lewin at lewinb1@nku.edu for meeting dates and times.
Free Reproductive Health Services
Reproductive services including annual gynecologic exams, STI testing and birth control options are offered through Health, Counseling & Prevention Services by the Northern Kentucky Health Department on a bi-weekly basis. Appointments are necessary. Contact HCPS at (859) 572-5650.
Group Offerings for Fall 2011 - Health, Counseling and Prevention Services
Depression and You
This short-term co-ed group combines psycho-education and discussion for students who are feeling depressed. It will be most helpful for students who are or have been experiencing a depressed mood, as well as symptoms including fatigue, appetite disturbance, difficulty concentrating and interference in interpersonal relationships such as social withdrawal. Tuesdays from 2-4 pm.
Understanding You, Understanding Me
This ongoing co-ed relationship group focuses on understanding your interpersonal dynamics and how that impacts the quality of your relationships. Issues typically leading students to join this group include difficulties forming intimate and trusting relationships, self-esteem concerns, feeling lonely and disconnected from others, and a lack of positive relationships with friends, romantic partners, and/or family members. Mondays from 3- 4:30 pm
PREP (Personal Responsibility Educational Program)
This is a 3-week psycho-educational group focusing on alcohol and other substance use. It is intended to bring awareness to students about the effects of AOD (alcohol and other drugs) use on academic, personal, financial, social and legal areas of life. Day and Time TBA
CHOICES
CHOICES is a group for students who are concerned about their drug or alcohol use, who may have been told by others that it is a problem or may be noticing negative consequences of their substance use. The group will meet weekly and help students recognize the impact of their substance use on daily functioning, life goals, personal relationships and possible negative legal and financial consequences. Students will learn to identify their triggers, face their challenges and develop healthy coping skills. Day and Time TBA
Anxiety Buster Workshop
This is an hour and half workshop that will be offered both fall and spring semesters. The goal is to give participants tools for managing their anxiety associated with test taking, social interactions, perfectionism, and general life management issues. Student who experience all levels of anxiety in their lives are welcomed to attend. Thursday, 9/22/11 from 3-4:30 pm in UC 420B-RSVP to Tim Barron, LPCC, at barront1@nku.edu
Contact Health, Counseling and Prevention Services (UC 440) at (859) 572-5650 for more information about joining any of these groups.
Learn How to Find a Co-op
Don’t wait! Discover how to acquire hands-on experience in your career field while earning academic credit and getting paid.
Co-op Search Strategies Workshop: Wed., Sept. 7, 5-6pm, SU 302 or Tues., Sept. 20, 4:30-5:30pm, SU 109.
Visit the Career Development Center website at http://cdc.nku.edu for a complete listing of workshops and events.
Family Weekend!
NKU's Family Weekend is an annual event for families to spend quality time with their students while they experience all that Northern Kentucky University has to offer. This year, some of the highlights include shows at the NKU theatre and the Haile Digital Planetarium, a Norse Tailgate prior to an NKU soccer double header, a nationally renowned featured speaker, and much more!
All students and guests are required to register, and several events throughout the weekend require a Family Weekend name badge. For more information and to register, visit our website at http://www.nku.edu/~orientation/parent/familyweekend.php. Email grimesa5@nku.edu with questions.
**Don’t forget to nominate your parents for Parent of the Year! What better way to say thank you for all they’ve done? Follow this link for the nomination form http://www.nku.edu/~orientation/parent/parentoftheyear.php**
Free Ice Cream at Get The Scoop! On Study Abroad!
Students are invited to the Student Union Plaza Wednesday, September 7th from 11:30am – 1pm. Learn about study abroad programs available to all students from academic exchanges to Spring Break trips. Stop by to learn about earning college credit abroad as well as for the free ice cream with all the fixings!
NKU Music Weekend at the Levee!
In honor of the Ten Year anniversary of Newport on the Levee, the NKU Jazz department will be participating in a Weekend of Jazz, starting Friday, September 16th at 5pm! Come celebrate the Levee's 10th birthday with a weekend of great music from NKU's finest musicians! Scheduled appearances include the NKU Latin Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo 1, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, NKU Big Band, and the Northern Lights Jazztet. For more details and events, go to http://www.newportonthelevee.com/events/10th/. It's set to be a great event, don't miss out!
Healthy Monday: Let’s Talk!
The Wellness Center and the Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement are bringing the “Healthy Monday: Let’s Talk” initiative back for the fall semester. “Healthy Monday: Let’s Talk” utilizes the Democracy Square whiteboard in the Steely Library atrium to stimulate campus discussion. Every Monday, the question will center on obesity, with the goal of engaging public dialogue and feedback on a number of influencing factors and proposed strategies to address this growing concern. So join in the debate and let your voice be heard! For more information please contact Maggie Gough (goughm1@nku.edu) or Collette Thompson (thompsonc7@nku.edu).
Have you seen them?
A few students have as they have brought the tag to us to get a t-shirt. We’re talking about the new mobile charging stations put in place by the Office of Information Technology! They are located throughout campus to enable you to give your cell phone a ‘jump’ to get through the day. Megan Ritter, Alyx Girty, Austin Jacobs, Samantha Rickman, Sarah Martin, Nicole Sofranko, and Paul Sitavich have all found tags. There are more to be found with close to 20 installed on campus!
Procter & Gamble SuccessWay Co-op On-Campus Interviews
October 25 & 26, 2011
As a P&G SuccessWay Co-op, you can:
• Work in a project-oriented environment that values leadership & collaboration.
• Leverage your education & gain valuable corporate experience.
• Discover career opportunities within P&G that will both challenge you & match your interests.
• Have the opportunity to gain full-time employment with P&G after graduation.
• Take on immediate responsibilities & have the chance to make an impact from day one!
Application deadline is October 12, 2011
Visit our Website: www.experiencepg.com
Click: “Search Jobs” and apply to Job Number HR 00001627
For more information contact Becky Jetter at jetter.rl.1@pg.com or visit the NKU Career Development Center
Paid internship opportunities!
Students! Interested in having an internship for the fall semester? The Scripps Howard Foundation offers many ways for students to become involved in the community, including sponsoring paid internships with local nonprofits. Please visit the Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement website (civicengagement.nku.edu) in order to view the full postings and learn more about the internships. Visit the Career Development Center in UC 305 for more information on how to apply via Norse Recruiting and to review your resume, cover letter and interview skills for these highly competitive and enriching opportunities.
Who would like a free breakfast, a free T-shirt and the opportunity to help with water resource awareness with our community?
The 2nd Annual Race/Walk for Global Water takes place Saturday September 17, 2011. The Race/Walk takes place on Groh Lane at the Fairfield Water Works Park in Fairfield, Ohio 45014. All proceeds will be donated to Water For People.
Volunteers are needed for several tasks which range from set-up, registration, food service, course guides to cleanup. The hours for which volunteers are needed range from 06:00am till about 2:00pm. However, volunteer time slots can be much shorter based upon the task and individual circumstances.If interested please contact Jeffrey Vogt at 624-5626 or Jeff.vogt@gcww.cincinnati-oh.gov
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