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March 27, 2006
Financial Aid Award Status
So... the first big bunch of financial aid awards have gone out to admitted students, and we continue to work on awards on a rolling basis. If you haven't heard anything yet, don't worry- it shouldn't be much longer!
Now would be the time to get your tax documents in to our office. As a general rule, we need signed copies of your 2005 federal income tax return (1040, Schedules, W-2 forms) and your parents' 2005 federal income tax return (1040, Schedules, W-2 forms). If you did not work or did not file a tax return for 2005, we have a form that we call the Student/Spouse Affidavit of 2005 Income that should be completed and submitted in lieu of a tax return. Remember, your financial aid awards is considered "pending" until we receive and review these required documents.
As we complete the financial aid awards, they will be posted in your briefCase. We are also sending paper copies of the awards as well. briefCase is your online financial aid office. You probably already know briefCase as the site where you can complete our online financial aid form and receive a provisional financial aid award. Other features include: a section devoted to your application status, a work-study earnings report, and a place where you can check-out your tuition account balance.
Of course, for as much information as briefCase gives, you are always welcome to contact our office with any questions that you have.
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March 23, 2006
Getting with the program
So in catching up on the news of the day, two stories in particular caught my fancy. One was about a $200 million gift given to NYU to begin a program in ancient studies, and the other was a commentary about the increasing complexity of entertainment, specifically the demands on audiences to think and be more engaged, and what the ramifications of that may be for marketing and communications.
Of course, my first reaction to the story about NYU was somewhere in the realm of envy and jealousy--on multiple levels. Jealous of NYU, that they received such an incredible gift, envious of the students who will be able to take advantage of this program. (Who among us has not fantasized about being Indiana Jones?)
But my better self prevails, and I'm happy for both the institution and the future students.
On the commentary, it got me to thinking about our new cognitive science program. I admit, at first I was pretty unclear on what cognitive science was all about, until I got to hear more about it from folks directly involved in the program. If you're in the same boat, wondering what the heck cognitive science is all about, read this commentary for one potential application of the discipline. It's fascinating stuff...
And for the record, I'm very envious of all of you who get to be cognitive science majors.
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March 17, 2006
Happy St. Patrick's Day
We us any excuse we can to consume large quantities of sugar. So we celebrated St. Patrick's day with green-frosted donuts in the morning and green-sprinkled cookies in the afternoon.
(Sorry Rae Ann! I DID get you stuffing yourself with a cookie, and I couldn't resist uploading it.)
There were also green prizes for the best dressed, like Carol (far left) and best accessorized, Irma (second from the right).
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March 07, 2006
Faculty/staff team dominates students at annual basketball game
Whoa! The old-timers prove that they still have some skills. At Friday's annual Faculty/Staff vs. Students basketball game, the faculty team beat the students 32-19! I don't know if I've ever seen the faculty team win before.
It was a pretty cool event. A bunch of us from the office went to watch our very own Dave Vitatoe contribute to the victory. We had known that Dave was an All-American placekicker, but we didn't know he had basketball skills too. Here's a photo of Dave (in the grey t-shirt) in action.
Besides the game, there was free pizza and performances from Case's dance team and an a capella group.
(Thanks to Ben Chodroff for the photos!)
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March 01, 2006
Best Study Locations - Winter
I attended what I would describe as a small-to-medium size high school (my graduating class had about 150) in a tiny-to-small Pittsburgh river town. The locations where I could study or do homework were limited. Basically, it was my bedroom, a friend’s house, or a rare trip to our town’s bookshelf (yes, when the library was functional, it was a bookshelf).
When I moved on to college, my bedroom was not only my bedroom, a friend’s room was usually two friends’ room, the bookshelf was actually moving walls of books, and my school was no longer one building but dozens. Needless to say, I had more study space options and I needed to find a location that felt comfortable.
During my first year, I tried to find the best places relax, rest, and review for an upcoming exam. Here is a list of my top 5 study spots in no particular order-
Yost Lobby
Warm. This choice was more convenient than any of the other ones for me. As an undergrad, I worked in Yost and I was a math major, so most of my classes were in Yost. While there are only 6-8 chairs in the lobby, they are all near the heater. So on those cold Cleveland days, you stay warm while reading or watching all the people walk in front of the Michaelson-Morley Fountain.
Tomlinson Gallery
Busy. This spot is not really advertised as a study location, probably because it isn’t very quiet through most of the day; but before and after lunch, this is a nice place to get away. I think my first trip to the Gallery was after not being able to find a seat in the cafeteria.
Guilford Parlor
Home. One semester I had a break before my French class started but not enough time to go back to my room. I found the Guilford Parlor when poking around inside of the big yellow house. The room is sometimes off-limits due to functions the Department of Modern Languages and Literature holds, but the plush, living-room setting reminded me of home. If it’s warm out, try the rocking chairs on the front porch.
University Hospital Atrium
Refreshing. I chose this spot because it allowed me to experience some life off-campus, but was only next door. The Atrium is located behind the Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital and near the hospital cafeteria. There are a lot of people and noise, but UH does sell Coke products for those not partial to Pepsi or want something different.
Crawford-SAGES Café
New. The SAGES Café was only in the planning stages during my final semesters, so I didn’t get to use the space as a study spot; but I often see students at the tables reading or computing. When I am in there waiting for my coffee I like to spy on the SAGES seminars. It’s kinda fun.
What are some of your favorites?
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