Issue 4: January 21, 2009

In This Issue:

Shed Those Winter Pounds
Fall Semester Room Re-Application
Personal Academic Assistance Training
Managing your Assignments
Tax Forms Available
Short on Cash?
Involvement Opportunities
Become A Welcome Week Leader
29th Annual SUNBOWL
Green Week at Gopher Spot

Your Health & Wellness
Shed Those Winter Pounds with Rec Sports
Stay active and shed those winter pounds by participating in Spring Intramurals. For intramural offerings, or to register a team please go to http://www.recsports.umn.edu/intramurals/index.html.

Fall Semester Room Re-Application
Though spring semester has just begun, it is time to start planning for next fall. If you are a current student who would like to live in the Residence Halls next fall you can apply for housing online beginning on January 27, 2009. For more information visit www.housing.umn.edu.

Your Academics
Get Personal Academic Assistance Training
Most students find the academic demands of the U very challenging-even students who have excellent high school grades. Student Academic Success Services (SASS) helps students bring their academic abilities up to a University level of competence. For more information please visit http://www.uccs.umn.edu/education/academic.htm.

Managing your Assignments
If time management is one of your goals for the semester check out the Assignment Calculator on the University of Minnesota Libraries website. If you enter the day your paper is due and the subject of your paper, the calculator will give you a timeline to use. You can even sign up to receive email reminders to keep you on track!
http://www.lib.umn.edu/help/calculator/.

Your Finances
Tax Forms Available On-Campus
Need tax forms? You can stop at any campus library to pick up forms or visit http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/. Remember to file your taxes early so that you can fill out your FAFSA.

Short on cash? Work on campus!
Are you short on cash after winter break? Look for a part time job on campus that works with your class schedule. For more information, to view available jobs, or to fill out an application you can get started at the Office of Human Resources website. http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/studentemployment/find/index.html.

Your Engagement
Look for New Involvement Opportunities with Engage search!
The beginning of a new semester is the perfect time to look for new opportunities to get involved on campus or in your community. Use Engage search! To find something that fits your major, personal interests or something that just sounds fun. Talk to your friends, residence hall staff, advisers, career counselors or faculty about ways to get engaged at the University of Minnesota.
www.engage.umn.edu/twincities/search.

Become A Welcome Week Leader
Did you enjoy your transition to the U? Are you looking for some fun leadership experience? Become a Welcome Week Leader for fall 2009. Applications are due February 4, 2009. For more information visit www.ofyp.umn.edu.

29th Annual SUNBOWL
Get ready for the 29th Annual SUNBOWL tournament at Goldy’s Game Room and the Gopher Spot from February 2-March 6. This year’s Grand Prizes are $1,000 and $500 Travel Vouchers. The $10 entry fee includes 3 games of bowling, shoe rental, and a chance to win other great prizes. For more information, see www.coffman.umn.edu/goldys/sunbowl/.

Green Week at the Gopher Spot
February 9-13 is Green Week at the Gopher Spot! Located in the St. Paul Student Center, the Gopher Spot will be hosting events and offering organic, Fair Trade, and local food product samples all week. Check out Go Green www.spsc.umn.edu/gopherspot/green for more information.