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Changing Faces in the MSC
B.D. Wong is on Campus
Etiquette Dinner
Financial Aid/ Scholarship News
Academic Success
Upcoming Events
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Changing Faces in the Multicultural Student Center
During the month of February, the Multicultural Student Center has gained a new face. Tadzia Dennis-Jackson has joined the MSC as a Senior Program Coordinator by way of the Gateway Student Success Center, where she served as a Career and Academic Advisor. Tadzia has called Northern Arizona University home through her Bachelors’ and two Masters’ degrees, and the MSC is pleased to have her on our team.
On February 12th the Multicultural Student Center hosted a reception honoring Hilda Ladner for all she has done for the Center and the University. Hilda has served as Director of the MSC for seven years and will continue her work as the Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Equity and the Director of the Multi-Ethnic Center for the University of Minnesota at Morris. Hilda’s last day at Northern Arizona University will be on the 22nd. Feel free to stop by the Center as we bid farewell to our dedicated Director.
B.D. Wong: World's a Stage, Transformation from Exclusion to Inclusion
Award-winning actor B.D. Wong will take the stage during his talk, "All the World's a Stage: Supporting the Transformation from Exclusion to Inclusion." Best known for his portrayal of forensic psychiatrist Dr. George Huang on NBC's 'Law & Order Special Victims Unit.' Wong speaks to audiences about the lessons he has learned regarding racism and tolerance. His résumé includes acting and directing on and off Broadway and in numerous movies and television shows, filmmaking, and writing his memoir, "Following Foo: The Electronic Adventures of the Chestnut Man," published in 2003. Wong won a Tony Award for his Broadway debut in the Madame Butterfly. His memoir features topics he speaks about, such as his personal experience of being a parent in a gay relationship. "B.D.'s life has given him a keen perspective on the subject of diversity," said Kelley Horn, an NAU career and academic adviser who was so inspired when she heard Wong speak in New York City last year, she submitted a proposal to NAU's Student Activities Council for funding to bring him to NAU.
This lecture presentation is hosted by the Gateway Student Success Center. The event is free and open to the public, but requires tickets from NAU's Central Ticket Office at (928) 523-5661. For more information contact: Kelly Horn at 523--3357 or at Kelley.Horn@nau.edu
Ever wonder which fork to use? If you would like to find out, here’s your chance. The Gateway Student Success Center is hosting an Etiquette Dinner on the 4th of March (Tuesday). The dinner will serve as a wonderful networking opportunity for students. Community professional and NAU Staff members will assist students in what is deemed appropriate for professional dinners.
IT IS FREE. The event runs from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the Inn at NAU. Students are expected to dress professionally, be on time, and stay until 7:30 at least. One community member and one staff member will sit at each table of six. The community member will talk to students about opportunities at their worksites, and the staff member will take notes and provide gentle but honest feedback via e-mail after the event so that students will know all the things they did well and areas for improvement. This is a gentle environment to practice etiquette skills among caring professionals.
Interested? To register for the event, email Joey Ruiz at: jjr44@nau.edu, with “Etiquette Dinner” as the subject. Seats are limited, see you there.
Financial Aid/ Scholarship News
It is getting to that point were you will need to complete your Financial Aid information for the 2008/2009 school year. Here are some tips to assist getting the money needed for school:
1. Search out scholarships, it may take some time but it is worth it.
2. Complete your FAFSA early, the priority date is February 14th.
3. Fill out the scholarship interest form, Click Here(you have to logon to Louie)
4. Use online scholarship searches, i.e. www.FastWeb.com, & http://www.finaid.org
5. Watch out for scams, you should never pay to receive money.
6. Know application deadlines, don’t wait filling out applications.
7. Don’t underestimate yourself, Apply for everything you qualify for, even if you don’t think you’ll win
8. Prepare a resume, Some applications require a resume, so have one ready
9. Re-check that Application, you don’t want to turn in a bad application, so check it for errors and fix them.
10. Gather References, Choose a person who has witnessed your skills (preferably not a relative)
Northern Arizona University’s scholarship information
To be linked to the FAFSA website
Academic Probation? Get help at the LAC!
The Learning Assistance Center offers free tutoring for a large variety of difficult classes. Their tutors combine experience and knowledge with a comforting one-on-one study environment. The Center’s walk-in math lab is open Monday through Friday during the summer. Please call the NLAC at 523-5524 for further information or to set up an appointment.
You can call or come in and make a one-on-one tutoring appointment.
> LAC website<
BYRON HURT: “BEYOND BEATS AND RHYMES”
Thursday, February 21, 7 p.m.
Cline Library Assembly Hall
A Hip-Hop head weighs in on manhood in Hip-Hop culture.
Sponsored by the Northern Arizona Univeristy’s Women’s and Gender Studies Program
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO
Friday, February 22, 8 p.m. ,
Prochnow Auditorium
Tickets $32.50 at the Central Ticket Office,
University Union, 928-523-5661.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo represents the traditional culture of South Africa and is regarded as the country’s cultural emissary at home and around the world. Sponsored by SUN Entertainment.
APOLLO NIGHTwith Special Guest
Friday, February 29, 7 p.m.
Cline Library Assembly Hall.
Talent show sponsored by the Black Student Union
BLACK HISTORY MONTH CLOSING RECEPTION
Monday, February 25, 6 p.m.
University Union, Grand Canyon Room.
Sponsored by the Multicultural Student Center
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