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SHEPARD ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER FRESHMAN NEWSLETTER ISSUE 4
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Studying On Campus Finding the perfect study space is important. That study space may not be your dorm room and it may not even be the library! Here a few great places to go study on campus in order to help you succeed. Pilot House: The Pilot House is a great place to study if you want some background music, cozy seating, a fireplace and food! The Pilot House is open Monday to Thursday 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday 7:30 AM to 1:00 AM, Saturday 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Commons: Another great area to study with food at your fingertips. A little nosier during busy food rush times, but you can also check out the "Quiet Side" of the Commons for a more low-key setting. The Commons is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 11:59 PM, Friday from 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 11:59 PM. St. Mary's Student Lounge: A cozy, quiet spot. Open every day, 7:00 AM to 11:59 PM. Franz Hall—Holy Cross Lounge (3rd floor): A great place to study if there's not an event underway. Available Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 11:59 PM, Friday and Sunday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
*Some classrooms also open after classes end. Buckley Center: Second and third floor study carrels near the elevators. Every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Overtime you’ll discover your favorite study spots and what works for you!
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Looking for Homework Help? Come to the Learning Commons!
Shepard Academic Resource Center (SARC) Drop-In Hours The Shepard Academic Resource Center has drop-in hours! If you have a question and would like to talk to Brenda, Courtney or Matt, stop by BC 10: Mondays: 1:30-3:30pm (Matt) Tuesdays: 9:30-11:30 (Matt) Wednesdays: 9:30-11:30 (Courtney) Thursdays: 1:30-3:30 (Courtney)
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Plagiarism May Lead to Expulsion from UP So give credit where credit is due! Claiming someone else’s work as your own holds grave penalties at the University. UP can expel you if you commit plagiarism. This doesn’t mean that you cannot use another person’s ideas in your papers or presentation; it simply means that you must give them credit for saying it first. Some plagiarism is unconscious and caused by lack of knowledge, or sloppiness. Quotes or paraphrasing that are attributed incorrectly or not cited at all constitutes one aspect of plagiarism, according to the University’s academic integrity policy. Another common form of plagiarism involves changing one or two words in another person’s sentence and calling it your own, without citing the original source. You may use ideas obtained from the Internet or other sources; however, you may not take the sentences in those sources, change a word or two, and say it was your own work. Fortunately, both of these problems can be easily fixed. There are many resources on campus willing to help and provide the information you need so that you don’t run into problems later. The Writing Center, located in Buckley Center Room 163, is the best place to go. You can make an appointment with a writing assistant online.
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Pilot Express: Planning Travel for Fall Break and Finals Week Need a ride to the train station, Bolt Bus, or airport for break but don’t want to pay for an uber or spend an hour on a crowded bus? Take the Pilot Express! The Pilot Express is a student run service that drives students to and from the train station and airport for breaks for as little as $5 - $8! Check out the Pilot Express website for more information. You can even start planning your travel for finals week now! Not sure when your final exams are? You can view the University final exam schedule to figure out what day your last exam will be on and plan your trip home accordingly. Did You Know... - All students can use the Health and Counseling Center whether or not they have other health insurance?
- Athletic events are free of charge if you have your Athletic Pass?
- You can study in empty classrooms?
- If your professor is over ten minutes late, class is officially dismissed?
- Some class handouts/packets are sold at the Print Shop, in Tyson Hall?
- The staff of the Shepard Academic Resource Center may call you to set up an appointment with Brenda Greiner, the Director, or Matt Daily, the Assistant Director, or Courtney Campbell, the Program Manager for First Year Programs? Last year, the Shepard Center met with over half of the freshmen class.
- You can get free coffee drinks, Italian sodas, and tea in St. Mary’s lounge every Wednesday night from 6:30-9:30pm? Check out Espresso UP.
- There are 2 computer labs on campus?
- The UP Shuttle offers transport to the St. John’s Fred Meyer’s on Sundays?
- There are many intramural sports you can participate in? Go to the Beauchamp Center to find out more.
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Destination: Declared Workshop Series Do you need to declare a major? Are you thinking about changing your major? Apply to participate in this four session workshop series designed to help you with that decision. Apply today! Space is limited. When: 4:30-5:30pm on Thursdays: Sept 21, Sept 28, Oct 5, Oct 12 Where: Career Center, Orrico Hall – lower level What to expect: We will kick off this series by taking the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality assessment to help you understand how your personality influences your career and major decisions. You will also have the opportunity to talk with other students about your decision and develop an action plan. Participation in all four sessions is expected.
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Student Technology News Student Technology Support
The Technology Help Desk located in Franz Hall lobby, room 112, is here to support your UP technology needs! We offer support for password reset, wifi connectivity, academic software access, Email, Office365, printing and all things technology related. Please feel free to stop by our desk with your tech questions. In addition, each dorm has a Resident Computer Consultant (RCC) to support you. To learn more about your RCC and for helpful technology resources visit the Information Services New Student website. You can also call or email the help desk to report issues or outages (503-943-7000, help@up.edu). The Technology Help Desk is open Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 5:00pm. For after-hours urgent support please contact your RCC or Public Safety.
Can you hear me now?
Indoor and outdoor cellular service varies widely across our campus depending upon your location and your service provider. Recently, Verizon Wireless added additional coverage for our campus and in the very near future AT&T will be doing the same. These upgrades will vastly improve outdoor cellular service for our campus. For those experiencing weak in-building cell service, we highly recommend the use of Voice over WiFi (or WiFi calling) features now offered by all the major carriers and for most newer model cell phones. Learn more about enabling WiFi calling on your device.
Lynda.com
Lynda.com is a premium video learning website that is available for free to UP students. Lynda offers thousands of videos covering a huge array of creative, business and academic software and skills. You can access Lynda by logging in to UP Single Sign On clicking o nthe Lynda.com app tile. Below are just a few video courses we've picked out to get you started:
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The Pilots Portal: Navigating Your Way! Did you know that pilots.up.edu has numerous functions and services besides email? Here’s a brief overview of the many things you can accomplish on pilots.up.edu… - Learn about upcoming campus events
- Check announcements for things to do on campus
- View your classes and their locations
- See if your professors have posted the weekly outline (by clicking on the class)
- Find the name of your advisor
- Check the weather
- Participate in online chats
- Under self-serve, take care of important items including change of address or phone number, viewing grades and transcripts, and registering for classes
- See who your classmates are (by clicking on “Participants” in the particular class)
The UP Portal is a great way to contact professors and classmates and learn what’s going on in the UP community. Enjoy exploring!
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A Few Interesting Minor Options
Program in Catholic Studies Minor: The PCS minor is intended to encourage students, whether Catholic or not, to deepen their understanding of Catholicism’s rich and living heritage and explore its broad intellectual tradition. This interdisciplinary minor gives you the option to take courses in environmental studies, English, history, theology, philosophy, among others. Coupled with your major it will give you an opportunity to take full advantage of the true distinctiveness of UP and its curricular offerings. If you’re interested, please contact the Theology Department, Buckley Center 437, 503-943-7274, theo@up.edu. Social Justice Minor: A minor in social justice instills an intellectual foundation and practical experience around - Social Integrity
- Economic Sustainability
- Human Rights
Register for Perspectives on Social Justice Pol 302 to begin the journey (offered every spring) For more information, contact the Social Justice Program at 503-943-7221 or cas@up.edu. Hellenic Studies Minor
This interdisciplinary minor enables the student to explore various dimensions of ancient Greek thought and culture in order to foster a greater understanding of the student's relationship to the cultural heritage of the Western world. To give the student a sense of the breadth and depth of Ancient Greek thought and culture, the minor offers courses in History, Theology, Philosophy, Political Science, Mathematics, Communication Studies, Fine Arts, and Theater. For more information, please contact the Director of the Hellenic Studies Minor, Dr. Alejandro Santana (santana@up.edu) or go to our website.
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Campus Safety: 4 Ways to Be Safe While simply walking across a darkened campus, you rarely stop to consider your safety. Nighttime, however, can hide many dangers. Be aware of your surroundings, and following these easy tips could save a lot of trouble. Never walk alone Though it sounds quite elementary, walking in groups or pairs is an important safety tip. You are not as likely to be preyed upon when with others. Campus Public Safety offers escorts for nights and can be contacted at any phone booth, including the emergency booths marked with a blue light. If you are alone or feel remotely threatened, don’t hesitate to call, either x7161, or if it’s an emergency, dial x4444. These resources are for your well-being, and are waiting to be used. Tell people where you’re going Let your roommate(s), friends, or family know where you’re going, who you’ll be with, and where you plan to go. If an emergency arises it is easier to get help if people are aware of your activities. Be aware of your surroundings Walk confidently, pay attention—look like you know where you are going, even when lost. Trust Your Gut Although these tips are helpful, nothing is as important as simply using your common sense and trusting your instincts. If a situation feels wrong, remain calm. With these tips and a little common sense, you will be perfectly safe to walk around campus. Click the link for “Bicycle Registration Form” Study Abroad Applications Thinking about Study Abroad options? Applications for the 2017-18 programs will be available starting in October, 2016. In the meantime, visit UP's study abroad programs and application page to view more information about the application process and the programs offered.
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Learning about FERPA FERPA and the Parent Proxy Form: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records. This means that schools generally must have written permission from students for parents to inspect or review academic records or for faculty and administrators to discuss a student’s progress with parents. One of the first transitions students and their parents experience begins now. You may be used to having to have your parents’ approval to do things or your parents being able to ‘do things for you’ such as call and take care of paperwork, change classes, ask about your student account, etc. As the college student, you are now the person the University has as the primary relationship. While your parents may still be a part of your life and your academic future, this means that if there is paperwork to do, things to complete on-line, or if you want to make changes to your schedule, you as the student are the one to do the changing or making the call. Students can use the Parent Proxy application to authorize a parent or other individual (Proxy) to view certain portions of their UP Self Service student information. Students will have the option of sharing information such as student account invoices, tax information, payment options, financial aid award and summary information, unofficial transcripts, class schedules, and contact information with their designated Proxy(s). You can let the University know about whom you want us to be able to share information – this is called Student Information Release. Click this link to see the process of using the
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