08-2009+August+Newsletter

Set a goal to be an outstanding Freshman Every year during the spring semester, the First-Year Experience office honors the year’s most outstanding freshmen through the Outstanding Freshman Award. The award aims to recognize and honor freshmen students who have exemplified outstanding academic achievement as well as service, leadership, and involvement in campus and community groups and activities. The award is a great honor, and can set the pace for what kind of college career you want. Start building your Outstanding Freshman resume now by getting involved in campus and community organizations, clubs, and events. When you hear about an event, ask yourself how you can be involved or help out. The award also commends academic achievement, so make sure that you maintain a GPA of at least 3.25. If you have questions about the award, please ask Matt Pack or Jen Ford in the FYE office. We will be accepting applications a few weeks in to the spring semester. Keep your eyes out and get involved!

Important Dates When is the last date that I can add a 16 week class? When is the last date that I can drop a class and receive a refund? There are some important dates that are quickly approaching, and you need to know when they are. August 26, 2009: Last date to Enroll and Add Sixteen Week Classes for Fall 2009 September 2, 2009: Last Date to Withdraw from any 16 Week Class and Receive a Refund Fall 2009

Quickly Approaching Fall Fest Events Sorority Recruitment: August 23-29 BowlBilliaRama: August 26, 4-6pm – Cue Bowl IFC (Fraternity) Recruitment: August 31-September 4 NAB Movie Under the Stars: September 3, 9pm – Beta Field

NSGA Freshman Representatives Northeastern Student Government Association (NSGA) is a great opportunity to get involved in affecting real changes to NSU’s campus, and policies. There are several ways to be involved. Two ways to get involved are to join a Student Organization, and become the representative for that organization, or run for an office. But for freshman, there is a special way to get involved in NSGA. You can become a Freshman Senator. NSGA will be accepting filings to run for the office of Freshman Senator from Monday, August 31 to Friday, September 11. There are several senators elected from the freshman class each year. The election this year will be held on September 16.  First Football Game is this Thursday The NSU RiverHawks will be facing the Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys this Thursday, August 27 at 7:00pm. This is the RiverHawks first game of the season. There will be lots of events, music, and tailgating before the game, so make sure you come early. Parking at the game will be $3.00.