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Academic advisors are some of the most influential people students will ever encounter at Northwest,

according to the University’s assistant director of advising.

Brad Landhuis said Northwest’s advising system, which is faculty based, stresses the important role advisors play as guides to a student’s academic success. But they’re more than that, a lot more.

“They are role models, career coaches, mentors for students and sometimes just an ear, someone the student can talk to,” Landhuis said. “A student may have a personal issue they’re dealing with and just need someone who is looking out for their best interests. Academic advisors often fill that role.”

All full-time faculty at Northwest serve as academic advisors. First-time freshmen are grouped by major with a Freshman Seminar instructor. That in-structor also serves as the students’ advisor throughout the first trimester.

“Studies indicate that 65 to 85 percent of college students change their major,” Landhuis said. “And about 20 to 25 percent of our students are deciding, so easily three-fourths of our students either haven’t decided on a major or change their major. That makes advising all the more critical.”

Academic resourcesNorthwest’s Advisement Assistance

and Resource Office works closely with the staffs of the Registrar’s Office, Admis-sions Office, Freshman Seminar, Career Services and Mabel Cook Admissions to help with orientation and registration of new students and the retention of current students. Many resources are available to students throughout the academic year, including:

n Exploring Majors – Oct. 2, 2007, and Feb. 12, 2008. Academic departments

are set up in a fair-like environment to provide infor-mation regarding all majors for students who have not yet declared a major or are think-ing of changing their major.

n Career Services Resource Library – Contains books, periodicals, videos, DVDs and much more on the latest career related topics.

n DISCOVER – An online tool that can help assess interests, values and abili-ties as they relate to the “world of work.”

n Employer Services – Online job and internship posting, resume referrals, career events, and on-campus interviewing is offered.

n Internship/Job Listings – Students can register with the Office of Career Services and take full advantage of the system. This database is updated daily.

n Internship Search Assistance – The Career Services Web site provides infor-mation about how to get started with an internship search along with regional and national listings of available internships.

n Job Search Assistance – Career Services assist in outlining a deliberate strategy for a personal job search.

n On-Campus Interviewing – Em-ployers travel to campus to interview candidates for all types of positions – full-time, part-time, and internships.

n What Can I Do With This Major? – This Web site helps students connect majors with potential careers. For each major that interests a student, they will find a list of common career areas, typical

employer types and strategies designed to maximize their career opportunities.

For all of the above services, go to: www.nwmissouri.edu/careerserv/.

Advising ranked firstAccording to a survey of more than

100,000 students at four-year public colleges and universities, compiled from 2003-2006, students rated academic advising as the most important area of the college experience. Landhuis said the survey, conducted by Noel-Levitz Inc., provides important data to Northwest.

“Academic advising is a highly valued part of the university experience,” he said. “With that come expectations of students and parents. We expect students to take ownership in their education. We give them a lot of options, and they need to explore those options.

“Parents should be aware that we want to be true to the students and honor their confidentiality. We can talk to par-ents in general terms, but students need to make some of these important decisions for themselves with proper advisement.” n

Take my adviceAcademic advisors play key role at Northwest

Whether it’s a personal issue or academic concern, students can go to their advisor for help.

Academic resources

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If only I had known then what I know now.How many times have you said that, or at least thought

it? Hindsight may be 20/20, but first-year students, and their parents, often don’t get the opportunity to see that clearly as they feel their way through the first few months at Northwest.

Luckily for them, the following Northwest students have gone through the process and were willing to share advice on everything from study habits to extracurricular activities.

Nisha bhartisenior, lexington, mo.

In the beginning: “My first day of Advantage I was really nervous. I came up with a friend, and we lived together. I was overwhelmed. It didn’t hit me until I was driving up here that I was starting college. When I got here, there were all of these people on the yard of my residence hall, Phillips Hall. I didn’t know what to do.

“My roommate and I kept our door open, and we went all around the hall. I think we went

to Wal-Mart about 20 times that day.”Advice to students: “Come with an open mind. Always keep your

door open, you’ll attract a lot of people. Have plenty of minutes on your phone, because you’ll call home a lot at the start.”

If I could turn back the clock: “I wished I had gone to more stu-dent organization meetings. I was intimidated by not knowing anyone. But getting involved your freshman year leads to more leadership op-portunities down the road. I joined Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority, but I wish I’d done more.”

Advice to parents: “Always send stuff in the mail. A care package is really exciting. Postcards are good. It’s nice to get stuff in the mail.”

Toni Caligiurisophomore, Kansas City, mo.

In the beginning: “That first week I was nervous trying to find my classes in the different buildings. I was nervous because I didn’t really know what to expect.

“In my Introduction to Media Advertising class, I found out on the first day that this proj-ect included seven spreadsheets and was worth 30 percent of my grade. That ended up being my favorite class.”

Advice to students: “Get involved in at least one activity. Secondly, don’t procrastinate, that’s when people get stressed.

“Don’t skip class and don’t party too much. I know some friends who did both, ended up on academic probation, and they’re no longer here. So many students go to school just to have fun. You need to have a balance.”

If I could turn back the clock: “I probably wouldn’t have joined a sorority, because it put me in debt with my parents. I also would have been better at getting things done and not putting them off.”

Advice to parents: “Don’t let the fact that your child is going off to college get to you. Don’t worry about what they’re doing all the time and how late they’re staying out at night.”

Megan WalkerJunior, memphis, mo.

In the beginning: “I remember saying good-bye to my parents, and I cried a little bit. Late that first night, I cried myself to sleep. Those first couple of days were awful. But the third day, I said this is OK.

“I had e-mailed my roommate before coming to campus. We went to everything at Advantage, and we met a lot of people. You have to immerse yourself in the campus and what it has to offer.”

Advice to students: “I got really involved that first trimester. I ap-plied to become an Ambassador. I joined a sorority. I became really close to the girls in Phillips Hall. And don’t give up on your major if that first trimester doesn’t go well. Keep after it.”

If I could turn back the clock: “I wish I would have studied more. I came from a small high school and graduated with a 3.98 GPA. I un-derestimated the college courses. My first trimester was the worst GPA I had. I failed my first test in college. I was devastated. I cried in my room and called my Mom.”

Advice to parents: “Send cards, candy. It’s nice to know you’re being thought of. And at the end, during finals, always send a care package. Call, but not too much, maybe once a week.”

Alex Drurysenior, blue springs, mo.

Alex Drury had plenty of anxiety when he arrived in Maryville as a first-time freshman. He worried if college would be harder. He worried about the workload.

But once his mid-term grades were in the books, and they were good, he started to get to know more people, became more comfortable and got involved.

In the beginning: “Just get involved in something, whether it’s intramurals, an organization or a fraternity or sorority. Typically, students in organizations do well academically.”

Advice to students: “Leave your door open and stop and meet other people. Call your parents every few days to let them know you’re alive. And don’t skip classes. Go to class or you’ll get behind.”

Advice to parents: “Give advice, but realize your son or daughter needs to make decisions on their own. Parents have a hard time letting go because everything is so different and new. But it works itself out.” n

Tips from the prosStudents pass along advice to freshmen, parents

Nisha Bharti

Toni Caligiuri

Alex Drury

Megan Walker

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A tradition that dates back decades will take place on the Northwest campus and in Maryville in late September.

Family Weekend, formerly known as Family Day, is scheduled for Sept. 28-30.

A variety of activities are planned, including the second home Bearcat football game under the lights this season. Northwest will take on Southwest Baptist at 6 p.m. in Bearcat Stadium/Mel Tjeerdsma Field.

Family Weekend schedule:Friday, Sept. 28:

Evening – Fall Fest in the residence hallsDinner in Maryville6-9 p.m. – Alumni Awards Banquet,

Union Ballroom (reservations required)8 p.m. – Jim Wand, hypnotist, Charles

Johnson Theater (event is free but ticket is required)

All day – Family Weekend Archives display in B.D. Owens Library

Saturday, Sept. 29:7:30 a.m. – 5-kilometer run/walk/roll

sponsored by Athletic Training Club. Route begins at International Plaza. Entry fee is $15.

Maryville may not be a booming met-ropolitan area, but you still want peace of mind knowing there are services available for a variety of day-to-day issues your son or daughter may experience.

What is there to do outside the Univer-sity? Where can I go to get my car repaired? Where can I eat besides the Bearcat food court? Where can I go to get my hair cut?

The following list will help you answer these questions and more.

Family Weekend set for late September

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8:30-10 a.m. – Pancake breakfast by Chris Cakes sponsored by Student Senate. $4 per person.

9-11 a.m. – Roberta Hall (sorority) Open House (refreshments provided).

Alumni Open House9 a.m.-6 p.m. – Bearcat Bookstore open,

J.W. Jones Student Union10 a.m. – Cat Chat (parents only, please),

Union Boardroom10:30 a.m. – Campus tours by Student

Ambassadors. Tours begin at Mabel Cook.11 a.m. – Study Abroad session, Union

Boardroom. Explore, plan and get your ques-tions answered.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Missouri Academy of Science, Mathematics and Computing Open House

Noon-4 p.m. – Fraternity open houses4 p.m. – Bearcat soccer vs. University of

Central Missouri, Bearcat PitchBearcat Zone Tailgate begins at Pavillion.

$5 per person

Maryville services

6 p.m. – Bearcat football vs. Southwest Baptist, Bearcat Stadium/Mel Tjeerdsma Field

Halftime recognition of Family of the Year

Dinner in MaryvilleTalent Show sponsored by RHA (to be

announced)All day – Family Weekend Archives

display in B.D. Owens Library

Sunday, Sept. 30:Morning – Morning faith services at

various churches throughout Maryville11 a.m.-2 p.m. – All-you-can-eat brunch

buffet at the Union. $6.49 per personAll day – Family Weekend Archives

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Apartmentshorizons West apartments, 582-5211maryville housing authority, 582-3601parkway & Carson apartments, 582-7233the Villas at the summit, 582-3125united Country twaddle realty, 562-7562fox alley apartments, 562-4800fox Cove apartments, 582-8858ingels Briarwood apartments, 582-8368maryville meadows, 562-2537maryville realty & Construction, 562-2661northridge apartments, 582-3927

show me inn apartments, 582-2186Village o apartments, 582-7725Wabash Corner apartments, 582-8240

Auto Body Repairs/Service/Parts/TiresBeemer’s muffler Center, llC, 582-2800Boyles motors, 582-2116Car Quest, 582-8146delbert’s garage, 562-0025leaverton auto, 562-4884o’reilly auto parts, 582-3171parson’s tire & Battery, 582-7213

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service lube, 582-3278shell’s service, towing & repair, 582-4711Wal-mart, 562-8525Walker Body shop, 582-3104Wiederholt auto Body, 582-8852Wilmes tire & service, 582-3442

BanksBank midwest, 582-2131Citizens Bank and trust, 582-7454nodaway Valley Bank, 562-3232nW regional Credit union, 582-5747state farm Bank, 562-3882 or 582-3512us Bank, 562-2000

Barbers/Beauty SalonsClassic Cuts, 582-5311Cline’s hair studio, 562-3003downing Barber shop, 582-2846gary’s Barber shop, 582-2432hair Clinique, 582-7300hair it is, 582-8081Jass salon, 562-3330o’hair salon & tanning, 582-5515r salon, 562-3775rita’s styling salon, 582-2562salon i, 562-3200smartstyle (Wal-mart), 562-2149

ChurchesCalvary Chapel northwest, 562-0001Church of Christ, 582-8089Church of Jesus Christ latter day saints, 582-8536Church of the nazarene, 562-2420Community of Christ, 582-3679Community of faith, 582-2623Conception abbey, 944-2827Countryside Christian Church, 582-8872first assembly of god, 582-2623first Baptist Church, 562-2616first Christian Church, 582-4101first presbyterian Church, 582-4257hope lutheran Church, 582-3262Jehovah’s Witnesses, 582-3916laura street Baptist Church, 582-4773st. gregory’s Catholic Church & school, 582-3833st. paul’s episcopal Church, 582-5832the secret place, 582-2514temple Baptist Church, 582-2922united methodist Church, 582-4821

Clothing StoresJC penney, 562-2044Jock’s nitch, 582-2455maurices, 582-4648the student Body, 582-8889Wearhouse exchange, 562-2286

Computer Services/Dealersasde Computer services, 582-2703mte office Center, 582-7128northwest Consulting, llC, 582-8500prothero technology, 562-8200

Cosmetics/Facialsmary Kay Cosmetics, 582-mKaYmary Kay skin Care, 582-8967r salon, 562-3775

Dentistsdr. Jeffry gardner, dds, 582-4655gentle dental Care, 582-8516lisa parker, dds, 562-2786dr. stan snyder, dds, 582-8601twaddle dentistry, 582-7177Vierthaler family dentistry, 582-2273

Department/Discount Storesdollar general, north and south, 582-4501Wal-mart, 562-8525

Dry CleaningQuality 1st Cleaners, 562-9992maryville dry Cleaning & laundry, 582-5559

Exterminatorshart’s pest Control, 582-8641

FloristsBittersweet floral & gifts, 582-5700hy-Vee, 582-2191 maryville florists, 562-3066Wal-mart, 562-8525

Garbage Collectionherbert emery sanitation, 582-5573Williams services, 582-8152

Grocery Storeshy-Vee, 582-2191Wal-mart, 562-8525

Hardware Stores/Home Improvementsutherlands, 562-0031Watkins true Value hardware, 582-3562Woodruff arnold do-it Center, 562-2633

Hospitalst. francis hospital & health services, 562-2600

Hotels/Motelsamerica’s Best inns and suites, 562-3111Comfort inn, 562-2002super 8, 582-8088holiday inn express, 562-9949

Internet Serviceasde Computer services, 582-2703embarq, 800-449-4791

Locksmithsmaryville glass and lock, 582-3131nodaway glass, 582-7263

NewspapersMaryville Daily Forum/Penny Press, 562-2424Nodaway News Leader, 562-4747Northwest Missourian, 562-1224St. Joseph News-Press, (816) 271-8673

Optometristsfamily eye Clinic, 582-5222powell optometry, 582-4022s. Chavala, md, 562-2566spec shoppe, 582-8911

PharmaciesCarter’s pharmacy, 562-2763hy-Vee, 582-2199Wal-mart, 562-8525

RecreationBearcat lanes, 582-2571maryville Community Center and maryville parks & rec, 562-2923mozingo lake & golf Course, 562-3864

Restaurantsa&g restaurant Bar & grill, 582-4421applebee’sBubba’s BBQ & fixins, 582-3202Burger King, 562-0062Carson’s sports grill, 582-2699dairy Queen, 582-5622domino’s pizza, 562-2800gray’s truck stop & restaurant, 582-2412the hangar, 582-7676happy garden, 582-6668hardee’s, 582-7741hy-Vee deli, 582-2199KfC, 582-8522laBonita mexican restaurant, 562-2229las palmas, 582-2051mandarin, 582-2997mcdonald’s, 582-8222mr. goodcents, 582-2368murphy’s, 582-5676pagliai’s pizza, 582-5750pizza hut, 562-2468sassy’s Café, 582-7279sonic drive-in, 562-3545subway, 582-5544taco John’s, 582-8056

Shoe Stores/Shoe RepairBrown shoe fit, 582-4641Cobbler Cottage, 562-2033JC penney, 562-2044payless shoe source, 562-2727

Sporting GoodsJock’s nitch, 582-2455student Body, 582-8889the sport shop, 582-8571

Tanning SalonsBeach tanning, 562-3224hair Clinique, 582-7300Jass salon, 562-3330o’hair salon & tanning, 582-5515tanfastic tanning, 562-3330

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September 20 Booth College of Business and professional studies awards Ceremony 21 soccer vs. emporia state, 2 p.m. 22 football vs. truman state, 1 p.m. soccer vs. Washburn, 2 p.m. Volleyball vs. Central, 5 p.m. 25 Visiting Writers: Joshua Kryah and matthew Cooperman, 7 p.m. 27 Volleyball vs. south dakota, 7 p.m. 27-30 theatre: “John Brown’s Body,” 7:30 p.m. 28-29 family Weekend 28 soccer vs. missouri Western, 2 p.m. alumni awards Banquet, 6 p.m. 29 northwest athletic training 5K run and 2 mile Walk, 7:30 a.m. soccer vs. Central, 4 p.m. football vs. southwest Baptist, 6 p.m.

october 1 distinguished lecture: andrew sullivan, 8 p.m. 2 Career services exploring majors 3 Volleyball vs. missouri southern, 7 p.m. ploghoft lecture: darryl Johnson, 7 p.m. 4 Career services mock interview day 6 alumni tailgate at arrowhead stadium fall Classic Vi: football vs. pittsburg state, 2 p.m., arrowhead stadium

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September 19 last date to drop a first-block course 24 last date for 25 percent refund for dropped trimester courses or withdrawal

october 15 third installment due 19 last date to get 75 percent refund for dropped second-block courses 22 last date to drop a trimester course preregistration for spring 2008 begins 24 last date to get 50 percent refund for dropped second-block courses last date to place a second-block course on pass/fail last date to change a second-block course to audit 26 Walkout day (no classes) 26 last date to get 25 percent refund for dropped second-block courses 31 last date to withdraw from the university

November 7 last date to drop a second-block

Calendar of Events

7 soccer vs. truman, 2 p.m. Bearcat marching Band showcase, 3 p.m. 8 John richardson sculpture exhibit opens richardson slide lecture, 7 p.m., fa 244 9 Volleyball vs. emporia state, 7 p.m. mysoon rizk sculpture lecture, 7 p.m. 11 Jazz ensemble concert, 8 p.m., CJt 12 theatre: “peacocks,” and “this property is Condemned,” 7:30 p.m. 13 fall green & White day football vs. Central, 1 p.m. Volleyball vs. pittsburg state, 5 p.m. 17 Career day distinguished lecture: Jeffrey toobin, 8 p.m. 18 Career services interview day saC: recycled percussion, 8 p.m. 19 soccer vs. missouri southern, 2 p.m. 20 ed Venture, 8:30-11 a.m., 3rd floor union fourth annual powwow, 1-10 p.m. soccer vs. southwest Baptist, 2 p.m. 21 Wind symphony concert, 3 p.m., CJt 26 Walkout day Walkout day Celebration flag raising, 2 p.m., international plaza 27 homecoming (see full schedule on page 8) alpha phi alpha miss Black and gold pageant, 7 p.m., 28 homecoming awards ceremony 30 Visiting Writers: molly Brodak, 7 p.m. 31 Volleyball vs. missouri Western, 7 p.m.

November 1 midnight madness, 10 p.m. 2 Brick & Click libraries symposium John richardson exhibit closes

3 Women’s/men’s Cross Country south Central regionals football at emporia state, 1 p.m. 3-4 soccer miaa tournament 5 drawing With/in/on Clay juried exhibit opens Juror’s presentation, 7 p.m., fa 244 Visiting Writers: michael dumanis and ethan paquin, 7 p.m. 6-10 Volleyball miaa tournament 7 modern language day, union 8-10 theatre: “the ash girl,” 7:30 p.m., paC 9 missouri undergraduate psychology Convention hosted by psychology/ sociology/Counseling department 10 Computer science/information systems student Visit day football vs. missouri southern, 1 p.m. isa dinner 11 theatre: “the ash girl,” 2 p.m., paC 13 study abroad alumni panel, 3:30 p.m. 14 study abroad fair, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. 15-18 Volleyball regionals 15 saC: mike henry, comedian, 7:30 p.m. 16-17 Winstead-reeves Classic 16 northwest dance Company fall show, 7:30 p.m. 17 missouri academy preview day asa dinner Women’s/men’s Cross Country nCaa championships football nCaa first round 18 Choral Concert, 3 p.m., paC saC: mike super, illusionist, 9 p.m.

Photo by Sophia Maudlin, Student Assistant

For an up-to-date calendar, go online at www.nwmissouri.edu/calendar

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• installation of locks on class-room doors and control of access to residence halls.

• expanded use of surveillance cameras and building design features designed to enhance security and prevent crime. n

Phi Delta Theta brings home national honors

Northwest’s chapter of phi delta theta received four awards pre-

sented at the fraternity’s national lead-ership institute, which took place at the organization’s general headquarters in miami, ohio. the honors include:

• the gold star award for overall excellence. one of the highest honors bestowed by the national office, this distinction goes to fewer than 10 percent of phi delta theta’s local chapters.

• the hayward s. Biggers ritual trophy. this award recognizes superior ritual observance of ceremonies and a commitment by members to live up to the principles upon which the fraternity

Green applauds work of security task force

As students began returning to campus from summer vacation,

the office of gov. matt Blunt released recommendations in august, framed by the 29-member Campus security task force.

formed in the wake of the april shootings at Virginia tech, the panel was charged with finding ways to improve the safety and security of students, faculty, staff and visitors at missouri’s institutions of higher learning.

as a member of the task force, northwest director of Campus safety Clarence green played an important role in drafting the recommendations, which call for every missouri campus to have a designated official responsible for coordinating emergency operations and acting as a liaison with the mis-souri office of homeland security.

“i think the best thing in this process for us is a commitment to the best practice of participating in all-hazards planning,” green said, emphasizing that the scope of the recommendations extends well beyond “live shooter” incidents and embraces the widest possible range of appropri-ate emergency responses.

“the report calls on schools to de-velop better all-hazards response capa-bilities and to form threat assessment teams,” he said. “We have those in place now, but this is good information on how we can expand and improve.”

a key recommendation is for institutions to adopt the emergency response information program. erip is essentially a large database that contains detailed information about campus facilities and resources. it could tell first-responders, for example, where hazardous chemicals are stored or show the best alternate routes for fire trucks and other emergency vehicles.

other task force recommenda-tions:

• requiring students, faculty and staff to undergo regular campus emer-gency procedure training.

• ensuring that campuses provide adequate police protection and multiple warning systems, including e-mail, public address, sirens and media alerts.

the $3.8 million bid was the lowest of three submitted. total estimated cost of the new performance space, including furnishings, equipment and incidentals, is just over $4 million.

faculty in northwest’s depart-ment of Communication, theatre, and languages have long urged the creation of a small theater dedicated to student productions and experimental drama. such plays currently take place in a large room in the basement of the performing arts Center known as the “black box,” a theatrical term used to denote a simple, somewhat unadorned performance space. While suitable for some productions, the room has limited seating and a number of technical constraints.

scheduled for completion in late summer 2008, the new theater will connect to the southeast side of the performing arts Center and comprise approximately 8,000 square feet on the main floor, which is to include a lobby, ticket office, restrooms, a classroom, dressing rooms, performance and seat-

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• Community service award. recipient chapters must demonstrate excellence in various philanthropic projects during the preceding year. phi delta theta philanthropies at north-west included the annual Walk to d’feet als, the omaha north show Choir event and bell ringing for the salvation army.

• scholarship award. this award is presented to chapters that rank first academically among male greek-let-ter organizations at their institutions. northwest’s phi delta theta chapter has won the scholarship award four consecutive years. n

Regents select contractor for new studio theater

E.l. Crawford Construction inc. of st. Joseph was named contractor

for a proposed “studio theater” addi-tion to the university’s performing arts Center. northwest’s Board of regents selected Crawford during its august meeting.

New homepage design targets prospective studentsNorthwest rolled out its new Web

homepage as students returned for the start of the fall trimester. gone are the familiar photograph of the admin-istration Building, the university seal and the multiple “buttons” to various institutional urls. instead, users will find a fresh, modern page designed to attract potential students, their families and the general public. log on at www.nwmissouri.edu.

“although not all the pages on the northwest site have undergone the com-plete redesign, we believe the beginning of a new academic year is the perfect time to present our new homepage,” said dr. Jon rickman, vice president for infor-mation services, and mary ann lowary, vice president for university relations, in a joint announcement.

users will still see some pages from the old site and, inevitably, a few inconsistencies among the new pages. But now that the redesign is going live, the main focus is on bringing all academic departments and administrative offices into the system as well as going back

to newly-designed pages to refine details within the overall look. all pages should be re-designed and in the new system by the end of the fall trimester. n

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published six times during the academic year by the offices of enrollment management, residential life, student affairs, advisement assistance, Career services and university relations. Editor: Stu OsterthunDesigner: Teresa CarterPhotographers: Darren Whitley. Sophia Maudlin Editorial Board: Matt Baker, Jackie Elliott, Brad Landhuis, Beverly Schenkel, Joan Schneider

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Northwest Family readers who responded to the survey that was included in the May edition made several suggestions to improve the newsletter.

You’ll notice some subtle and not-so-subtle changes to this edition of the newsletter. Our goal is to produce a communication tool that is informative and useful to you.

Beginning with this issue, stories that appear in the newsletter will be shorter, and there will be more of them. We will attempt to cover a broader range of topics that directly relate to parents and the students they send to Northwest.

Other highlights of the survey:n By a 2-to-1 margin, survey responders prefer to receive the newsletter by mail,

not electronically.n 78 percent of those responding said they were very interested in the Northwest

News feature of the newsletter.n Campus events received the most votes for what topics or features readers would

like to see in the newsletter.Additional comments are always welcome. Please direct them to Stu Osterthun,

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Newsletter survey resultsprompt changes

“Around The World” is the theme of Homecoming 2007, which has numerous events planned the entire week.

The Homecoming schedule begins with the traditional Hanging of the Banners at noon Oct. 21 in J.W. Jones Student Union and concludes with an awards ceremony at 1 p.m. Oct. 28 in Bearcat Stadium. Royalty voting will take place from Oct. 15-19, and a Homecoming Archives display can be viewed throughout the week in B.D. Owens Library. Penny Wars for the Make-a-Wish Foundation, sponsored by Alternative Spring Break Organization, will take place Oct. 22-26.

The annual Homecoming Parade will begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 27. It begins in front of Roberta Hall on the east side of campus and will proceed to the main entrance to the University at Fourth Street. It will continue east on Fourth to the Nodaway County Courthouse square in downtown Maryville. There, it will turn north on Market before ending at the corner of Sixth Street. A “family friendly” viewing area will be set up on campus near the intersection of University Drive and Fourth Street.

Tickets for the Variety Show and football game are on sale now. Call (660) 562-1212. Variety Show tickets are $5 per person, and Northwest students may charge tickets to their campus account. The football game is free to Northwest students with a valid Bearcat ID Card. Single-game reserved seats are $12, while adult general admis-sion is $8. n

2007 Homecoming schedulemonday, oct. 22n Canned art Competition, 10 a.m., unionWednesday, oct. 24n Comedy show, 7 p.m., paCthursday, oct. 25n international Buffet, 5 p.m., unionn Variety show, 7 p.m., paCn royalty Crowning, 9 p.m., paCFriday, oct. 26n Bell ringing, 8 a.m., Bell of ’48n Walkout day Celebration, noon, Bell towern homecoming golf Classic, noonn flag raising Ceremony, 2 p.m., international plazan m Club hall of fame Banquet, 6:30 p.m.n Variety show, 7 p.m., paCsaturday, oct. 27n alumni open house, 8 a.m., alumni housen homecoming parade, 9 a.m., begins in front of roberta halln new hudson & perrin halls open house, 11 a.m.n Bearcat Zone opens, 11 a.m.n football vs. Washburn, 1:30 p.m.sunday, oct. 28n awards presentation, 1 p.m.