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September, 2006

BELOIT COLLEGE'S MINDSET LIST® FOR THE CLASS OF 2010 Members of the class of 2010, entering college this fall, were mostly born in 1988. For them: Billy Carter, Lucille Ball, Gilda Radner, Billy Martin, Andy Gibb, and Secretariat have always been dead. 1. The Soviet Union has never existed and therefore is about as scary as the student union. 2. They have known only two presidents. 3. For most of their lives, major U.S. airlines have been bankrupt. 4. Manuel Noriega has always been in jail in the U.S. 5. They have grown up getting lost in "big boxes." 6. There has always been only one Germany. 7.   They have never heard anyone actually "ring it up" on a cash register. 8. They are wireless, yet always connected. 9. A stained blue dress is as famous to their generation as a third-rate burglary was to their parents'. 10. Thanks to pervasive headphones in the back seat, parents have always been able to speak freely in the front. 11. A coffee has always taken longer to make than a milkshake. 12.   Smoking has never been permitted on U.S. airlines. 13. Faux fur has always been a necessary element of style. 14. The Moral Majority has never needed an organization. 15.   They have never had to distinguish between the St. Louis Cardinals baseball and football teams. 16. DNA fingerprinting has always been admissible evidence in court. 17. They grew up pushing their own miniature shopping carts in the supermarket. 18. They grew up with and have outgrown faxing as a means of communication. 19. "Google" has always been a verb. 20.   Text messaging is their email. 21. Milli Vanilli has never had anything to say. 22. Mr. Rogers, not Walter Cronkite, has always been the most trusted man in America. 23. Bar codes have always been on everything, from library cards and snail mail to retail items. 24. Madden has always been a game, not a Superbowl-winning coach. 25. Phantom of the Opera has always been on Broadway. 26. "Boogers" candy has always been a favorite for grossing out parents. 27. There has never been a "skyhook" in the NBA. 28. Carbon copies are oddities found in their grandparents' attics. 29. Computerized player pianos have always been tinkling in the lobby. 30. Non-denominational mega-churches have always been the fastest growing religious organizations in the U.S. 31. They grew up in mini-vans. 32. Reality shows have always been on television. 33. They have no idea why we needed to ask "...can we all get along?" 34. They have always known that "In the criminal justice system the people have been represented by two separate yet equally important groups." 35. Young women's fashions have never been concerned with where the waist is. 36.   They have rarely mailed anything using a stamp.   37. Brides have always worn white for a first, second, or third wedding. 38. Being techno-savvy has always been inversely proportional to age. 39. "So" as in "Sooooo New York," has always been a drawn-out adjective modifying a proper noun, which in turn modifies something else 40. Affluent troubled teens in Southern California have always been the subjects of television series. 41. They have always been able to watch wars and revolutions live on television. 42. Ken Burns has always been producing very long documentaries on PBS. 43. They are not aware that "flock of seagulls hair" has nothing to do with birds flying into it.   44. Retin-A has always made America look less wrinkled. 45. Green tea has always been marketed for health purposes. 46. Public school officials have always had the right to censor school newspapers. 47. Small white holiday lights have always been in style. 48. Most of them never had the chance to eat bad airline food. 49.   They have always been searching for "Waldo." 50. The really rich have regularly expressed exuberance with outlandish birthday parties. 51. Michael Moore has always been showing up uninvited. 52. They never played the game of state license plates in the car. 53. They have always preferred going out in groups as opposed to dating. 54. There have always been live organ donors. 55. They have always had access to their own credit cards. 56. They have never put their money in a "Savings & Loan." 57. Sara Lee has always made underwear. 58. Bad behavior has always been getting captured on amateur videos. 59. Disneyland has always been in Europe and Asia. 60. They never saw Bernard Shaw on CNN. 61. Beach volleyball has always been a recognized sport. 62. Acura, Lexus, and Infiniti have always been luxury cars of choice. 63. Television stations have never concluded the broadcast day with the national anthem. 64. LoJack transmitters have always been finding lost cars. 65. Diane Sawyer has always been live in Prime Time. 66. Dolphin-free canned tuna has always been on sale. 67. Disposable contact lenses have always been available. 68. "Outing" has always been a threat. 69. Oh, The Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss has always been the perfect graduation gift. 70. They have always "dissed" what they don't like. 71. The U.S. has always been studying global warming to confirm its existence. 72. Richard M. Daley has always been the Mayor of Chicago. 73. They grew up with virtual pets to feed, water, and play games with, lest they die. 74. Ringo Starr has always been clean and sober. 75. Professional athletes have always competed in the Olympics. © 2006 Beloit College, Beloit, Wisconsin   For those of you who may not know, Ryan McCall is no longer with UBMS as he has accepted the position of Dean of Student Services and Director of South Campus for Southern State Community College.  As we look back over the many memories we have of Ryan, we bid him a sad farewell, but wish him all the luck in the world on his new job.  Congratulations, Ryan!  We will miss you!

Please welcome UBMS' newest Project Director, Tim "Bubba" Amburgey!!!

Bubba's Banter

Hey Gang,

About two weeks after everyone had left, I finally had an opportunity to sit down at my desk and reflect upon the summer.  With nobody else in my vicinity, I just sat there with a smile on my face primarily because we made it through the summer without incident (except for a broken leg), but in a large part because I witnessed a group of teenagers mature before my eyes.

As I continued to reflect upon events that occurred I realized the point at which everyone “got it” was the night we opened the floor up for personal testimony.  That night brought everyone a little bit closer, making what was a good group of teenagers into a tight knit community.  That particular night, UBMS became a family.  What do I mean by “getting it”?  Simply being yourselves, accepting yourself, accepting others, looking towards the future with a goal in mind, committing yourself to what you want to accomplish, and looking out for others.

You represented your home schools, your parents, and UBMS in exemplary fashion.  The kind words, letters, and cards that I received during and after the banquet mean a lot.  I would ask that you take the experiences you had over the summer and use them to build upon the school year.

There will be some changes to the program coming forth throughout the academic year.  The most immediate change is the loss of Ryan.  On August 14^th Ryan began a new career at Southern State Community College.  As a result of this I assumed the role of Director of UBMS and ETS.  If you get a chance, drop him an email and wish him good luck with this new venture.  His new email is rmccall@sscc.edu.

Many of you have been asking about the Bridge Program.  By the time you receive this newsletter most of you will have already received notification of who was selected.  This is probably the most daunting task that we have to do.  Everyone is a deserving candidate, yet we can only take a handful of students.  There will be some big changes to the bridge program.  With SSU making the switch to semesters, the bridge program will run for eight weeks.  There are going to be some details that need worked out in regards to this and information will soon be forthcoming. 

Another big change coming affects recruiting.  We will be looking to add a group of sophomores and a group of freshmen.  There will be more information forthcoming about recruiting.  I have had several emails and phone calls concerning ACT fee waivers.  As soon as those come in I will get them out to the seniors. Check back soon for school visit dates.  As soon as they are finalized I will also send out an email notifying you.

Last but not least, do not forget to complete your monthly assignments.   Failure to do so will affect your participation in the Winter Retreat.  Folks, let’s go out and have a fantastic school year.

See you very soon,

Bubba

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Ashley’s Advice

 

Hey everyone!

 

    I hope you had fun this summer! I miss you all already! I know you are back to school and probably really busy! We've all been really busy in the office and around campus as well. School is getting ready to start at SSU and I am actually excited about it! (Mainly because I get to catch up with my friends!) If any of you need anything or just want to chat, feel free to call or e-mail me! I'd love to here from you!

 

Ashley

 

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Steve's Schpill

Hey Gang.

 

First off, I just want to thank each and every one of you for an amazing summer.  In my four years of being on the UBMS staff, I believe this was probably my best.  You guys are an awesome group of students and I hope you guys had some memorable moments to take home with you.  To our seniors, good luck guys.  The program is certainly going to miss you all.  Please keep in touch and let us know how you are doing.  We are always here to help.

 

Next, I know you guys must have totally hated going back to school this fall, but just think, it only means you'll get to see us here very soon =).  Yipeee!!!  My advice.... make a good first impression on your teachers, especially the ones you've never had before.  Speaking from my student teaching experiences, my favorite students are probably the ones that worked hard and were well behaved in the beginning.  Keep the grades up and if there is anything I can do to help, let me know.

 

And lastly, I just want to say Goodbye, Congratulations, Good Luck, and Thank You to Ryan.  I can not thank him enough for the opportunities that he has given me.  If it weren't for him, none of us would be where we are.  The office and the summer months will certainly not be the same without him.  Congratulations and Good Luck to him and his family.

 

Take Care All,

Steve   

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 Homework Assignment

Remember, it is essential we receive your assignment.  Failure to complete assignments will affect your participation status for the summer.

Send us your course schedule for this year, along with your activity schedule (volleyball, football, band, etc.).  We would like to have all of these by October 2.

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Academic Tips

Get started off on the right foot!

Personal Time Management Tool

Time Flies When You're...

How do you spend your time? Fill in this worksheet with what you do in a normal school week. Use the results to figure out where you might have some extra time. See how you can improve your schedule.

For more tips visit www.highschoolace.com

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UBMS University Spotlight of the Month:

Muskingum College

www.muskingum.edu

Home of UBMS Alumni and Summer 2006 RA Katie Armbrust!!

Applying for Admission

Muskingum College seeks motivated and well-rounded students with demonstrated academic abilities, varied interests outside the classroom, and the potential for continued growth. We select students who we feel will not only succeed, but who will thrive in our community and appreciate our personalized approach to education. Choose from the menu to learn more, or start today by applying on-line or downloading any forms you need.

Application Process

Admission decisions are made on a “rolling” basis, that is to say we evaluate application materials as they come to us and make decisions case by case. The Admission Office will act on your application as soon as all materials are on file and will notify you of its decision within a few weeks.

A complete application consists of the following for an entering first-year student:

• Application form, completed and signed by student
• Secondary School Report Form, completed and signed by guidance counselor
• Official high school transcript
• Standardized test scores (ACT or SAT)
• Encouraged but not required: letters of recommendation, a personal written statement, and a recent photo.

Once complete, your application will be evaluated individually and on its own merits and the decision will be based on the combined strengths of your coursework, academic performance, the results of standardized tests (ACT/SAT), and your personal accomplishments outside of the classroom (see <link>Guidelines for more details).

First-year applicants may apply after completion of the junior year in high school. Any student attending a post-secondary institution after high school graduation must apply as a transfer student.

Apply Online: Click here to log in and begin your free online application for admission.

Guidelines for Admission

Listed below are some basic guidelines for admission to Muskingum, but be aware that most entering students have credentials which significantly exceed these guidelines.

Each applicant is evaluated on the basis of the following factors:

1. Strength of curriculum in high school. Muskingum College defines the core college prep curriculum in high school as four years of English, three years of college-prep math (Algebra I&II and Geometry), and at least two years each of laboratory science (Biology, Chemistry), social sciences (History, Government) and foreign language.
2. Performance in college prep coursework.
3. Standardized test scores. We accept ACT (composite) or SAT (verbal+math) scores, but do not require both. Only the highest score is used in acceptance/scholarship decisions.
4. Recommendations. Guidance counselor recommendation is required, while others are encouraged but not required.
5. Additional consideration is also given to personal qualities and experiences which contribute to the making of a well-rounded student. For example, extra-curricular involvement, community service, and volunteerism are all indicators of a student who would do well at Muskingum.

The admission decision is based on a careful and fair evaluation of all application materials and does not hinge on minimum required grade point averages or test scores. Generally speaking, a student who has completed the core college prep curriculum with a C+ average or better in college prep coursework and who scores an 18 or higher on the ACT (860 SAT) may be qualified for admission.

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We are looking forward to seeing you at the following school visits: 

Be sure to attend school on these dates if possible! We wouldn't want to miss you!

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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.

• save your pictures to a folder on your computer

• go to www.photobucket.com

• put in these two items:
  sign in name: UBMSsummer2005
  password: bubba

• click on browse and find the folder your pictures are in

• double click on the picture (it will bring you back to the main page) then click submit

• it’ll take some time depending on how fast or slow your computer is, but your picture will load up there.

• keep adding pictures from the summer, the final trip, anything to do with UBMS

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