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OPINION ON CAMPUS COMMUNITY The Math, Science, Literacy, and Writing Centers, and other places to go on campus., p. ii More places to be familiar with on campus, p. iii Say hOLA! to your orientation leaders, p. iv The Mesa Journal ... the Award-winning newspaper of The University of Texas of the Permian Basin... Summer 2009 Orientation Special Issue Volume 27~ Issue 16 THE PRESIDENT WANTS YOU AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN Dear Prospective Student, Welcome to The University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Quality matters to us and to you. Newsweek and U.S. News and World Report have both recognized UTPB for the excellence of our students and our academic programs. Many of our very best professional programs have received "Gold Standard" accreditation: art, business, education and social work have all been accredited. Ninety-eight percent of our graduates pass the Texas teacher certification tests. Quality counts. You get the very best in education but at a very reasonable price. Our scholarship and financial aid opportunities are focused on making sure that you get a superb education at a reasonable price. For students who are Pell eligible and whose families make less than $60,000 a year, UTPB offers the Falcon Promise which can cover your tuition and fees for up to four years. This includes all students: new freshmen, transfers, and continuing students. Contact Financial Aid at 432-552-2620 for more information or stop by in the Mesa Building Room 1225. With our low faculty-student ratio, you are assured the opportunity to work with faculty on a personal basis. To help you excel at the highest possible level, we offer the Writing Center, Math and Science Center, the Literacy Center and Supplemental Instruction at no charge to students. Falcon Athletics are becoming even more exciting. We participate in 11 intercollegiate sports, including soccer, volleyball, cross country, swimming, basketball, softball and baseball. UTPB is a member of the NCAA II Heartland Conference. Last year we won conference championships in volleyball and baseball. There are lots of activities for students with Intramurals, in Housing, in the Student Union and with our Program Board events. And there are plenty of clubs for students to join. UT Permian Basin has some real advantages to offer students: · We give personal attention to our students. · Our faculty is excellent and cares about students. · We have apartment-style housing. · We provide a quality education experience. Housing at UT Permian Basin is even more exciting. Our apartment-style housing promises students a really great home away from home. Every student can have a private bedroom in an apartment with living room, full kitchen facilities, free utilities, cable and internet. Each building has laundry facilities. The Clubhouse has a workout room, a video theater, study rooms and computers for students. At UT Permian Basin Housing, you get your privacy, while living with other students in an environment with lots of things to do. We also have housing for families, as well as single, older students. We want you to come and be a part of UT Permian Basin. It's a great university in a great place to live. Sincerely, W. David Watts UT Permian Basin President Welcome from the Mesa Journal staff Welcome from Dr. Lara Vice President of Student Services Maybe you’re a first time freshman, or coming back to school after a long time away. Either way, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by entry into college life. So we here at the MJ thought we’d let you know that you chose a good place to be. UTPB doesn’t just have a reputation for excellence; it can be a fun place to be, too! The last few years have produced new clubs and organizations to join, our sports teams are recognized by the NCAA Division II, and our students and faculty are friendly and helpful. In addition, UTPB has a pretty awesome newspaper, produced by college students like yourself. Whenever you start getting lost or confused, look for The Mesa Journal. Not only do we provide news on current events, but we also cover issues that are important to college students. Our paper is distributed every two weeks during the school year, and once a month during the summer. And if you see any of our happy faces on campus, don’t hesitate to come up to us and tell us what’s going on in your life. We’re always looking for news and stories, so don’t be afraid to tell us your triumphs, your latest gripes, or just what you did last weekend. Hey, look at you! You’ve already got 6 new friends at UTPB! Best, The Mesa Journal summer staff The Mesa Journal e-m mail: [email protected] Staff Editor-iin-C Chief: Kristen Gipson Interim Assistant Editor: Renae Ludrick Staff Writer: Kelly Wingert, Dianne Leyva Layout & Design: Kristen Gipson Photographer: Romelia Elguezabal Business Manager: Kenneth Bitner Advisor: Dr. Nichole Rougeau-Vanderford General Information: The Mesa Journal is a student publication that provides information, commentary, and entertainment for The University of Texas of the Permian Basin community. Editorial statements and advertisements do not necessarily reflect the opinion of UT Permian Basin adminstration. ii , The Mesa Journal On Campus Orientation 2009 Around Your Campus The University Writing Center By RENAE LUDRICK helping you get started on a Interim Assistant Editor paper, if you have writer’s The writing center is here for students. Whether you are working on a paper for ENGL 1301 or 1302 or preparing a speech, presentation, or paper in any class, the writing center can help. The center is staffed with peer tutors who can help students with anything from understanding a grammar rule to finding and developing a thesis to block. By using the writing center, students can help avoid the pitfalls of procrastination, the usual stress which accompanies writing a paper, and learn how to document sources properly so as to avoid plagiarism. "When students come in and use the writing center for whatever reason they need to, their essays are going to be better when they leave. Students can come in here with any essay, any kind of writing, personal, professional or academic" said Kellye Manning Writing Center director. The Writing Center is located on the second floor of the Mesa Building, directly across from the elevators. Though walk-ins are welcome, appointments are preferred, especially closer to finals, or if the student desires a regular appointment time (weekly, for example). Appointments can be made in person or by phone call (552-2659). First-time students should come with a copy of their assignment and any rough drafts or notes that they have made. photo by Romey Elguezabal The Math and Science Center By RENAE LUDRICK Interim Assistant Editor The Math and Science Center is specially designed to help students who may need extra help in any math or science class. The center is staffed by peer tutors who understand the material being taught in any math or science class and assist students in understanding and retaining the material being taught. The UMSC offers group or individualize instructional services, and technical materials to enhance students' knowledge and skills, test performance, and course retention. The Fall semesters hours for the UMSC are Monday Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Did You know? The Mesa Building is abbreviated MB, and you can find your classroom easily by looking at its number. For example, 3222 will be on the third floor (3222), across the breezeway from the elevators (indicated by the second 2). photo by Kristen Gipson Jill Miller is the head of the Math/Science Center, locatedin MB 4180. The UMSC is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to 8:00pm, Friday 8:00am to 1:00pm, and Saturday 10:00am to 2:00pm The PASS Office By KRISTEN GIPSON Editor-in-Chief The PASS Office is a center of oppportunities for UTPB students. They offer counseling, in addition to tutoring with SI (Supplemental Instruction) tutors, and they even provide accomodations to students with disabilities. The PASS Office is located in the Courtyard, in MB 1160, and in the fall they are open from 8:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. on Fridays, and from 10:00-5:00 in the fall. Counseling helps students adjust to university life, as well as teaching students to take notes, study strategies, and how to improve their test-taking readiness. photo by Romey Elguezabal The Literacy Center By RENAE LUDRICK Interim Assistant Editor The literacy center is designed to help students get the most from the material they are reading. Offering a wide variety of sessions ranging from note-taking strategies to time management to vocabulary development the literacy center can help students with almost any class. The literacy center offers assistance through programs, and for more information please visit the center at room MB 4180. photo by Kristen Gipson Orientation 2009 On Campus The Mesa Journal, iii Places To Know Academic Advising By KRISTEN GIPSON Editor-in-Chief Since the average college student is said to switch majors at least 1.5 times in their academic career, the Arts and Sciences Academic Advising Center assigns a faculty advisor to each student in the College of Arts and Sciences. The student receives this information in a letter, and is then responsible for contacting that advisor. The two then work in tandem to devise a career plan for the student, making the whole college experience easier to deal with. However, the Advising Center does its job in advising all students who have not yet declared a major, and will assist the student or faculty advisor if any questions arise that the pair do not know how to answer without help. Each advisor gives helpful, courteous, and efficient advice to students, to plan out their educational objectives and fulfill their academic requirements in a timely manner. The Advising Office is located next to the UTPB bookstore. photo by Romey Elguezabal The Admissions Office By KRISTEN GIPSON Editor-in-Chief The Admissions Office is one of the first stops for any UTPB student. The goal of the office is to provide quick, friendly, and efficient service to incoming or transferring students. For more information, visit the office in person. Easy parking can be found in the Devonian Entrance Parking Lot, adjacent to the library. Financial Aid Office By KRISTEN GIPSON Editor-in-Chief Did You Know? While many classes are held in the Mesa Building (MB), many are also held in the Founder’s Building (FB), and the Gym Annex Building (GAB). Scout your classes out ahead of time, so you know which building they’re in. The goal of the Financial Aid office is to provide information and opportunities to students to make their college career affordable. Their staff is trained to answer questions about the different types of financial aid, how to apply, and how to make the whole process as quick and easy as possible. For more information, visit the office in person, at MB 1225. photo by Romey Elguezabal The J. Conrad Dunagan Library Registrar’s & Accounting By KRISTEN GIPSON Editor-in-Chief By KRISTEN GIPSON Editor-in-Chief The J. Conrad Dunagan Library opened in January 2001. A full-service library, the building occupies over 65,000 square feet and has a seating capacity for over 400 students. The library features workstations, copy machines, microforms, and research stations, the university has a large generally circulating collection, in addition to a K-12 textbook collection, a Youth Books section, and archives. There are also study rooms, which are available to any UTPB student group to use. In addition to these resources, the library has two large lectures halls, which are used to house large classes and to host events on the UTPB campus, such as the JBS Lecture Series. The library is adjacent to the Mesa Building, and has its own parking lot. The office of the registrar and Accounting work together to help students get ready for classes. The registrar’s photo by Romey Elguezabal office will allow students to sign up for classes, and accounting answers any questions about payment of tuition and fees for the students. Students can also register and pay for classes online on Campus Connect. photo by Romey Elguezabal iv Community ,The Mesa Journal Orientation, 2009 Get to Know Your Orientation Leaders Pauline Botchway Classification: Junior Hometown: Arlington, TX Hobbies: Playing sports, working out, cooking, watching Disney, dancing Most Embarrassing Moment: When I fell on the dance floor. Erica S. Juarez Classificaiton: Senior Hometown, Jal, NM Hobbies: Watching reading about political news, watching classic movies, reading drama mystery novels and sleeping Most Embarrassing Moment: I fell going up the stairs at my high school graduation! Alek Estrada Classification: Sophomore Hometown: San Antonio Hobbies: Eating txiw Most Embarrassing moment: got locked out of my room with only a towel on Brittany West Classification: Freshmen Hometown: Monahans Hobbies: Anything fun, listening to music, dancing and going to concerts Most embarrassing moment: thinking [my friend] was in the car behind me...I almost got into a strangers car! Mattie Cottrell Classification: Sophomore Hometown: Seminole Hobbies: facebooking, myspacing and xboxing (yes, I did indeed add "ing" to the things I like). Most embarrassing moment: I put on my mom's lipstick thinking it was Chapstick. Awkward. Alozie Ujohtu Classification: Freshman Hometown: Sugarland, Houston Hobbies: Soccer Most embarrassing moment: walked down the runway in oversized clothes, but I had no choice. John Escontrias Classification: Sophomore Hometown: Odessa, TX Hobbies: playing music and sitting down for countless hours Most embarrassing moment: broke my wrist showing off to people. Jazmin Sanchez Classification: Junior Hometown: Presidio TX/Ojinaga Chih Hobbies: Dance, read, watch the Disney channel, myspace, and hang with friends Most embarrassing moment: everyday is an embarrassing moment (too many). Becky Gardner Classification: Junior Hometown: Odessa Hobbies: Anything that gets me outdoors Most embarrassing moment: back my suburban into a gas meter. Ciclalik Delgado Classification: Senior Hometown: presidio, TX / Ojinaga Chihuahua Hobbies: Dancing Most embarrassing moment: I fell in front of a group of students while at a ceremony. Whitney Parks Classification: Sophomore Hometown: Snyder Hobbies: drawing, painting, sewing Most embarrassing moment: Tripping up the stairs between classes so everyone saw. Ernest Amaya Classification: Sophomore Hometown: Lubbock Hobbies: music and games Most embarrassing moment: losing my keys only to find them in my ignition Kelby Giesler Classification: Senior Hometown: Odessa Hobbies: cheerleading, sports Most embarrassing moment: I was at sonic and saw my ex-bf, and tried to pull away smoothly... I stepped on the gas and my side mirror hit the Sonic sign... and broke my mirror and the sign. Adri Andrade Classification: Sophomore Hometown: Andrews, TX Hobbies: Shopping, scrapbooking, having fun! Most embarrassing moment: Calling the locksmith.... it ended up not being my car and my keys were in my purse! ALL PHOTOS BY ROMEY ELGUEZABAL Start Your College Career with some free stuff! 1. What service provides a tutor to review your written essays? 2. What is your advisor’s name? 3. Get an orientation leader’s autograph. 4. What are the library’s hours on Saturdays? 5. Name the location (building and number) of one of the computer labs on campus. 6. What is UTPB’s mascot? 7. Where do you go to pay a parking ticket? 8. Who is the director of the PASS office? 9. Name one of the current UTPB construction projects. 10. How many bike racks are located on UTPB’s main campus? Name ______________________ Phone Number_________________ Address ______________________ ______________________ Answer the questions correctly and you will be eligible for a drawing to win a Jersey Girl gift card. Be sure to include your name and contact information. Drop your entry off at the Mesa Journal office (MB 2138, in the student union) by the last day of your orientation.
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