March has arrived, and with it, a snow storm! The warm days in February were definitely appreciated on campus. Students seemed to have an extra spring in their step, and I saw quite a few of them wearing shorts! March is usually a favorite month for the students due to spring break week--a chance to relax and catch up!
Academic Information
Early Alert emails will be sent to students on March 7 letting them know how they are doing in their 14-week classes. The email also includes information about the many academic resources available at UWO to help them. Students should follow up with their instructor for guidance if they are not doing well.
The last day to drop a 14-week course is March 15. Please ask your student to stop by the Student Accounts office in Dempsey 236 to see how this will affect them financially. Depending on how many credits they have, the student may or may not have to pay tuition for that dropped course.
Registration for most first-year students for next fall semester will occur April 3-21. Students should check TitanWeb to see when their registration date is, and they should schedule
an appointment with an advisor in March so they are prepared by the time their registration date arrives. To schedule an appointment, students can stop by the Advising office in the Student Success Center room 202 or call
Career Fair on the Fox
Encourage your student to visit the
Spring Career Fair on the Fox. Students can connect with 150+ employers to learn about career paths, network and find summer jobs and internships. The event is held at the Kolf Sports Center on Wednesday, March 8, from 1-4:30 p.m. Students are encouraged to dress professionally to get experience making a good first impression. If students need professional clothes, they can go to the Career Closet located in Career Services to choose up to four clothing items for free each semester. It allows students to start building their professional wardrobe at no cost!
Residence Hall Information
Residence halls do not close for the Spring Break period. Any student desiring to remain on campus is able to do so. Spring Break is a wonderful time for residence hall students to begin taking items home in preparation for the end of the year. Suggestions for items to take home may include some (but not all) winter items, items they are not using, etc. Students may remain for the Spring Interim (May to June) only if they are enrolled in a Spring Interim course.
Student Health Center Information
The Student Health Center staffs highly skilled and credentialed professionals including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistant, health promotion and administrative professionals. Specialty care is available on a limited basis on campus with Dr. Lindsay Davel, a mental health nurse practitioner who provides behavioral health care with specialties in mental health evaluation and mood disorders. Tania Hanford, a licensed professional counselor, provides psychosexual therapy services to our LGBTQ student population.
Click here for more information about the Student Health Center and a complete list of campus providers and services.
The Student Health Center has recently been re-accredited for three years by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). This is an important milestone in the continuing growth and success of our health center and the level of care we provide to our student body. Pursuing accreditation shows our commitment to providing the highest levels of quality care to our patients and the same high level of quality in our business practices. We are proud to have met the challenge of accreditation and intend to consistently uphold the principles of quality improvement in patient care in the future.
International travel is a wonderful learning experience. It may, however, involve risks that are very different from those that occur with travel within the United States. As your student prepares for a spring or interim voyage, consider adding a travel consultation with the Student Health Center to address the risks of travel. Immunizations may be required or recommended and can be administered by clinic staff. Medications for conditions such as traveler's diarrhea, altitude illness, malaria and more may be prescribed. Additional safety, food and water precautions, travel illness prevention and other preventive guidelines are reviewed to help prepare travelers to have a safe, fun, and healthy travel experience. Contact the Health Center at (920) 424-2424.
Selected Upcoming Events
Month of March
The Counseling Center is hosting the Happiness Challenge. This is an event with weekly themes aimed to provide tips and tricks for students to be healthier and happier in life. Even better, they can attend these events from anywhere. They should check out the Counseling Center's Facebook page for information on how to get involved.
March 14,
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Spring Break Health Fair on the Reeve Union concourse
This event will highlight a variety of health topics including responsible alcohol use, personal safety and violence prevention. This fair includes University departments and student organizations, and it is a unique opportunity for students to network with campus representatives.
March 20 - 24
Spring Break--n
o classes are held this week. Classes resume Monday, March 27.
Let me know if you have any questions.
I hope you have a great month!
Jean
