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January
2007
New Faces at
UBMS
UBMS warmly
welcomes new director Aaron Stewart! Aaron hails from
Coal Grove where he taught Tech Prep at Dawson-Bryant High
School. Aaron is highly skilled in the implementation
of technology in teaching and has already created Blackboard
accounts for everyone! Wow! (More on that at a
later date.) We look forward to Aaron's new ideas and
experienced leadership!
Happy New
Year!
2008 has
started off
fast for all
of us here
in the UBMS
office. As
all of you
know we now
have a new
director.
Aaron
Stewart
stepped in
on January 2nd
and has
already made
a jump into
recruiting
and getting
to know a
lot of the
students.
Up first is
Winter
Retreat,
followed by
our parent
meeting/student
orientation
in April,
and then it
is all
summer. We
will be
super busy
these next
few months,
so we may
need your
help in
taking care
of some
things. Get
your
homework and
other things
turned in on
time. Some
of you may
be
disappointed
when you
receive
Winter
Retreat
letters. In
the fall I
had each of
you sign a
student
contract
that listed
all of the
requirements
for the
retreat as
well as the
summer. The
two things
that were
looked at
the most
when making
the
selections
were if your
homework was
turned in
correctly
and your
attendance
at Saturday
Activities.
This is just
a small
price to pay
for being in
the UBMS
program. If
you plan on
returning
for the
summer
component
then I
encourage
everyone to
have their
assignments
updated
prior to
February 1st.
I still have
some
stipends to
give to
people who
did not have
their
homework
updated. If
you want to
receive
these
stipends
then
everything
must be
turned in
before
January 31st.
I will have
these with
me on our
January
recruiting
visits so if
you believe
that I owe
you money
and your
stuff is
turned in,
let me
know. After
that date
all stipends
will be put
back into
the UBMS
account.
Let all of
your friends
know that
the UBMS
guys will be
out
recruiting
in January.
All
applications
are due on
January 31st
so if you
know people
who are
interested,
encourage
them to turn
everything
in on time
so they can
get an
interview in
February. I
am still
waiting on
one school
to get back
with me
about
presentations
so I will
post the
dates and
times as
soon as I
get the
final word.
Continue to
work hard
and press on
as you move
into the
second half
of the
school year.
I would
encourage
Seniors to
take a look
at the
College Goal
Sunday
Program in
February in
order to
receive
assistance
with
financial
aid. At this
stage all of
the seniors
should have
already sent
in your
applications
to wherever
you want to
attend
college.
Please be
aware that
many
scholarship
deadlines
have passed
or are just
about ready
to pass.
Know dates
and
deadlines.
I wish each
of you and
your
family’s
best wishes
in the New
Year. If
there is
anything
that I can
do prior to
the school
visits or
Winter
Retreat,
please let
me know.
Steve
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Tina will
be talking in the next edition of the newsletter.
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Scholarship
Opportunities
Diversity Essay
Competition–
Deadline February 1, 2008
The Diversity Essay
Competition is available to all students ages 14-19.
You must submit an essay of 1,000 to 1,200 words on
the following topic: Freedom of Conscience in
Contemporary Society. You must discuss the
implications of the French ban for the minority
communities of France who have been impacted by it.
In your essay, you must take one of the two
positions listed on the sponsor's Web site.
http://www.sikhcoalition.org/essay.asp
Brickfish Caucus: Tell us why you
should be President! Deadline
January 31, 2008
The Brickfish Caucus: Tell us why you should be
President! Scholarship is available to students who are at least 14
years of age. To be eligible for this award, you must create a
video, design your own political poster or create your own blog
detailing why you should be President.
http://www.brickfish.com/politics/BrickfishCaucus?tab=1&cs_fastcaucus
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Homework
Assignment
Remember, it is essential we
receive your assignment. If you fail to complete
any assignment, you may be considered ineligible for
college visits as well as the upcoming summer program.
Choose an
article about a significant event involving
math or science that occurred during 2007.
An example might be an important scientific
discovery or breakthrough in medicine.
You must send
us the link to the article (if searching via
the web), or mail us a copy of the article.
Along with the article you have chosen we
need a 1 page (times new roman font, 12 pt,
and double-spaced.) description of the
article that must answer the following
questions:
Why did you
choose the article?
When and where
did the breakthrough or discovery occur?
Who does the
article impact? What is the impact?
What are the
pros and cons of the article?
Will the
discovery or breakthrough lead to other new
ideas? What are some new ideas that may
arise from this discovery?
In order to
receive credit for this assignment each of
the questions must be answered and meet the
length and font requirements. Please take
time to provide some thought provoking
insight to the article and choose something
that is of interest to you.
Assignments should be
sent to Steve's e-mail address:
scunningham@shawnee.edu
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UBMS
University Spotlight
of the Month:
Marshall University
Fast Facts about Marshall University
Type
State-supported, interactive university; 2-year and 4-year undergraduate and graduate programs.
Enrollment
The enrollment of Marshall University is approximately 14,000 students including 4,000 graduate and medical students.
Academic Programs
The University offers 23 associate programs, 44 baccalaureate programs and 46 graduate programs.
Accreditation
Marshall University is accredited as an institution of higher learning by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Faculty Profile
83% of the faculty hold a Ph.D. or the highest degree in their field; The faculty-to-student ratio is approximately 1 to 19 (1 faculty member per 19 students)
Expenses (07-08)
For the academic year 2007-2008, the estimated cost of tuition and fees is $4,360 for in-state students, $7,592 for metro students, and $11,264 for out-of-state students.
Academic Calendar
The University operates on a semester system which includes the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. The Fall semester begins in late August and ends in mid-December. The Spring semester begins in mid-January and ends in early May. Four summer sessions are offered from mid-May through mid-August.
Athletics
Marshall University is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association at the Division I-A level.
Note: Marshall Community and Technical College is a separate institution, and is not included in these figures.
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For more information, visit Marshall
University's webpage at
www.marshall.edu
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Ironton--January 15th & 16th,
All Day
Ripley--January 23 at 9:00 a.m.
West Union--January 23 at 1:00
p.m.
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Need free help completing your FAFSA?
Come to College Goal Sunday. Financial Aid Advisors will be
available to assist you. For more information or to register online,
visit
http://www.ohiocollegegoalsunday.org/index.html
When: Sunday, February 10,
2008 at 2:00 p.m.
Where: Shawnee State
University, Massie Auditorium
What to Bring:
Parents and students should
bring their latest tax information and/or last pay stub from
the previous year in order to complete the form. The FAFSA
form allows families to estimate their financial
information, which can be corrected after their taxes have
been completed.
All information reviewed by
the CGS volunteers will be kept private and confidential and
will not be used for any purpose other than helping the
students and families apply for financial aid. Students’ and
family identities will be protected to the best extent
possible and none of the information being requested will be
sent to vendors for other purposes besides applying for aid.
The information below changes
from state to state. Please refer to the official College
Goal Sunday website for your state for additional
information. Your Social Security Number (can be found on
Social Security card) Your driver's license (if any) Your
W-2 Forms for the previous year and other records of money
earned Your (and your spouse's, if you are married) most
recent Federal Income Tax Return — IRS Form 1040, 1040A,
1040EZ, 1040Telefile, foreign tax return, or tax return for
Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands,
the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia
Your parent's Federal Income Tax Return for the previous
year (if you are a dependent student as defined by federal
criteria) Your untaxed income records for the previous year
— Social Security, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families,
welfare, or veterans benefits records Your current bank
statements Your current business and investment mortgage
information, business and farm records, stock, bond, and
other investment records Bring documentation that you are a
U.S. permanent resident or other eligible noncitizen.
Source: FASFA Web site
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UBMS Photo Page
Heather Holland
came up with the idea of sharing summer photos with one another
through the internet. She has setup a webpage through photobucket.com in which UBMS participants can share their photos
and order a CD of photos if they desire. The following are
directions and a link so that you can view and upload your own
photos.
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save your pictures to a folder on your computer
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go to
www.photobucket.com
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put in these two items:
sign in name:
UBMSSummerFUN
password:
2msfamily -
click on browse and find the folder your pictures
are in
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double click on the picture (it will bring you back
to the main page) then click submit
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it’ll take some time
depending on how fast or slow your computer is, but your picture
will load up there.
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keep adding pictures from the summer, the final
trip, anything to do with UBMS
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SAT/ACT Deadlines
2007-2008 SAT Test Dates
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Test Date |
Registration Deadline |
Late fee Required |
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January 26, 2008 |
December 26, 2007 |
January 4, 2008 |
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March 1, 2008 |
January 29, 2008 |
February 7, 2008 |
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May 3, 2008 |
April1, 2008 |
April 10, 2008 |
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June 7, 2008 |
May 6, 2008 |
May 15, 2008 |
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2007-2008 ACT Test Dates
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Test Date |
Registration Deadline |
Late fee Required |
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February 9, 2007 |
January 4, 2008 |
January 5-18, 2008 |
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April 12, 2008 |
March 7, 2007 |
March 8-21, 20080 |
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June 14, 2008 |
May 9, 2008 |
May 10-23, 2008 |
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Birthdays
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January Birthdays |
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19 |
Zach Kiser |
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23 |
Cassie Brown |
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27 |
Chris Miller |
Student News
Got
News?!!
E-mail your
student news and we'll put your name in print!!
Amanda Pinkerman-Made
Senior Salute of the class of 2008 at South Point High
School. Amanda was selected from a pool of 40 to
represent the senior class of South Point throughout the
community. Congratulations Amanda!
Paige Mills-Made
National Honor Society. Way to go Paige!
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