Learning Community Update

January 2013

Welcome Back!
The Office of Learning Communities hopes you had a productive and restful winter break! Inside this newsletter you will find information about upcoming events, academic tips and resources, and information for students on academic probation. It is a new year, so we encourage you to assess your goals, decisions, and take proactive steps to make the most of your experiences at UNCG.
Learning Community Photo Shoot

Lecture by Senior Fellow for Ashby Residential College Senior Faculty Fellow and Religious Studies Professor, Dr. Bennett Ramsey, will deliver the inaugural lecture in a new annual series titled The Future of Learning, sponsored by Undergraduate Studies. His lecture, After Learning: Education on a Hot Planet, will address changes to the academy, what students learn, and ways to prepare to live a successful and fulfilling life in an economically and environmentally more constrained future. The lecture will be held on Thursday, January 17 at 7 p.m. in the EUC Auditorium, with refreshments to follow. Chancellor Linda P. Brady will offer opening remarks.

Would you like to be featured in publications and on the Office of Learning Communities website? If yes, we will be holding a photo shoot on January 26 & January 28. Participating students will receive a free copy of their individual photographs! Sign up at http://learningcommuni ties.uncg.edu/ or contact Lindsey Payne at lnpayne@uncg.edu for more information.

You wont want to miss this event.

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Learning Communities for Returning Students Fall 2013 2014

If you intend to return or join the following Living Learning Communities or Residential Colleges for the 2013-2014 academic school year, please contact the following individuals so your space can be reserved in the appropriate classes and residence hall. Learning Community Contact Person Residence Hall Location Ashby Residential College Strong Residential College Sustainable Entrepreneurship ISM (sophomore component of AToMS) Jeanne Aaroe Anne Barton Justin Streuli Shakima M. Clency Mary Foust Residence Hall South Spencer Residence Hall Jefferson Suites Guilford Residence Hall

If you currently live on campus and intend to live on campus for the 2013-2014 academic school year, the application window for housing is quickly approaching. Applications can be completed by logging into ARTEMIS. Keep these dates in mind: APPLY - JAN. 23 - FEB. 8, 2013: You must submit an application for housing from noon on January 23, 2013 to 5 p.m. on February 8, 2013. PRE-PAY - BY FEB. 8, 2013: A $200 pre payment* is required by 5 p.m. on February 8, 2013, for a housing application to be considered complete. You can make your prepayment for housing from noon on January 23, 2013 to 5 p.m. on February 10, 2013. *You must submit a housing application before making your prepayment. SELECT A ROOM Feb. 19 April 10, 2013: Find out when you choose your room based on the room selection timeline. Once an application and pre-payment are received, returning students will be able to select the specific space, based upon availability, where they wish to live.

Return Housing for 2013-2014 Academic Year

Upcoming Campus Events

January 17, 7pm, EUC Auditorium - After Learning: Education on a Hot Planet lecture by Dr. Bennett Ramsey January 23, 7pm, Aycock Auditorium - Martin Luther King Day Celebration with speaker Dick Gregory January 25, 7pm, EUC Auditorium- Argo (movie) January 27-February 3- Winterfest

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Important Information about Academic Probations, Academic Appeals, and Student Academic Success (SAS) Program
If you have earned less than 30 credit hours and have a cumulative GPA below 1.75, or if you have more than 30 credit hours with a cumulative GPA under 2.00, you are on academic probation. While on academic probation, you may register for a maximum of 13 hours during the fall and spring semesters and 4 hours per summer session. You must also participate in the Student Academic Success (SAS) Program. Students are encouraged to visit Students First in McIver 061 to obtain more information about the academic appeals process, academic probation, and the student academic success program. Additional information can be found on the Undergraduate Student Excellence website.

January 14, 2013 Classes begin for Spring 2013 Semester January 18, 2013 Last day to add or drop course without special permission January 21, 2013 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Classes dismissed; offices closed. January 23 February 8, 2013 Housing application available for returning students.

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New Year, New You!! Succeeding Academically and Socially

Jump-Starting Your Academic Career in the New Year
Did you not perform as well academically as you had hoped last semester? Dont Worry! Below are tips and tools you can use to jump-start your academic career this semester! First and foremost, there are tons of resources on campus at your disposal. UNCG provides free tutoring, study groups, supplemental instruction, and workshops on a variety of topics and courses. The links for these services are below! University Writing Center ,University Speaking Center, Student Success Center, Undergraduate Student Excellence Additionally, dont be weary of your professors! If you have any questions, dont be afraid to ask- whether it is in-class, after class, or during office hours. Take advantage of any assistance that a professor offers, from study sessions, to reviewing drafts of assignments. Finally, seek out assistance from your academic advisor when needed. If you struggled with your course load last semester, your advisor can help you create an action plan to better manage it this semester. If you have questions about your major, your advisor can help with that too! If you are unsure who your advisor is, log into UNCGenie and select the tab labeled Student followed by the link for Registration. You will then have the option to look up your advisor!

Getting more out of your UNCG Experience in the New Year Did you know that UNCG has over 200 active student groups? With groups ranging from the Biology Club to the University Comedy Club, youll be sure to find a group that fits your specific needs and interests. To learn more about joining a student group, visit the website for Campus Activities and Programs. Remember, student involvement is an integral part of the UNCG experience!

Spartan Athletics
Show your Spartan Pride at one of the mens basketball games listed below. Admission is free to all games with your Spartan Card. Free transportation to and from the Greensboro Coliseum is available by riding the Spartan Shuttle. Pick-up takes place in front of the EUC starting 2 hours prior to tip-off.

Wednesday, January 16, 7PM UNCG vs. Wofford Sunday, January 20, 2PM UNCG vs. Furman Thursday, January 24, 7PM UNCG vs. Samford Sunday, January 27, 2PM UNCG vs. Chattanooga Thursday, January 31, 7PM UNCG vs. Elon

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Free copy of the New York Times?

The New York Times is delivered each morning Monday-Friday to the following locations on campus: Grogan Residence Hall - Patio Shaw Residence Hall - 112 Alcove EUC - between bookstore and Starbucks Jackson Library - across from information desk Curry Building - Main Entrance Gatewood Building - Lobby

New York Times Webinar

Office of Learning Communities 115 McIver Building Greensboro, NC 27402 Phone: (336) 256-8599 AIM: learncomUNCG E-mail: learncom@uncg.edu

Tips from Successful CEO's: Conversations about Leadership & Management Facilitated by Adam Bryant, Senior Editor for Features

January 23, 2013 11:00-11:30am McIver 140 Lunch and beverages will be provided!

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Worried about keeping those New Years fitness resolutions?

Check out these tips to make your health and fitness a priority this semester:

Exercise with a workout partner. This increases the likelihood of sticking to your workout instead of letting other responsibilities push it to the side. Schedule time to work out in your planner to make it more of a commitment. Wake up 30 minutes earlier each morning to fit in a quick workout. This workout may give you more energy at the beginning of your day, providing you a boost to be more productive. Turn your campus commute into a workout. Bike or walk quickly across campus and always take the stairs instead of the elevator. Try a FREE fitness class at the Campus Recreation Center! A full list of classes can be found on their website.