May 4, 2004

In this issue:

-Dates and Deadlines
-Last HP News of Semester: Have a Great Summer!
-Textbook Return Information
-Statement of Academic Interest and Memorandum of Study: Turn in
Immediately
-Graduating Seniors: Thesis and Thesis Completion Forms
-FAQ: Do Summer Honors Credit Apply to Current Academic Year?
-Summer Reading Course with Dr. Milliken: ENGL 211A - Plains Lit
-Summer Financial Aid
-Honors Thesis Workshop with Dr. Partridge - UHON 198H
-Applications for Cather Circle Available

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Dates and Deadlines:

Monday, May 3: Statement of Academic Interest due (students completing the
4th semester)
Monday, May 3: Memorandum of Study due (students completing the 6th
semester)
Friday, May 7, 6:00 pm: Last time to return textbooks to the University
Bookstore.  See note below.
Saturday, May 8, 9:30 am: Commencement

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This is the last HP News of the semester.  We wish you good luck on finals
and final projects and wonderful, productive summers.  We look forward to
seeing those of you returning in the fall, and wish our graduates the very
best.  Stop by the main HP office to see the poster of graduates.

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Students benefiting from the Honors Program Book Scholarship are reminded
that they must return their books to the City Union University Bookstore to
credit their accounts by Friday, May 7 at 6:00 pm.   Students returning
books after the 6 p.m. May 7 deadline will be given cash and their student
account will be billed for the amount of the buy-back value.
For further information or clarification, please contact Mr. Dan Smith,
Textbook Manager, at the University Bookstore.

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If you’ve not completed your Statement of Academic Interest or your
Memorandum of Study, do so immediately.

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If you’re graduating in May and haven’t yet submitted your thesis
completion form and thesis, please do so as soon as possible.

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One note about a frequently asked question: any Honors hours completed
during a summer session apply to the current academic year, as the AY runs
from August to August.

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Dr. Robert Milliken is offering a summer reading course on the Honors
level: English 211A, Plains Literature. This class will fulfill 3 Honors
hours for the current academic year.  The initial meeting is Wed. April 21
from 5:00-6:00 pm in Andrews 121.  You may also contact Dr. Milliken at
rmilliken1@unl.edu.

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Summer financial aid: if you intend to use your textbook, Regents or other
scholarship for summer study, you must apply for summer financial aid in
order to do so.  Use the Scholarships and Financial Aid website, and go to
Summer Financial Aid.  You should do this before you register for summer
classes.  Direct any questions to that office.

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Worried about your thesis?  Take UHON 198H with Dr. Partridge in the fall.
This class will assist you in identifying a thesis advisor, finding a
topic, and pursuing the research. Contact Dr. Partridge for more
information.

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Applications for Cather Circle Available Now
Cather Circle is a mentoring and networking program for women.  Students
and successful NU alumnae meet twice a year on campus for two days of
workshops, discussions and individual mentoring.  Participants have
opportunities to develop professional connections and personal friendships
with women from all walks of life.
Applications for the 2004-2005 year are available at
www.cathercircle.huskeralum.com