Friday, May 3, 1985
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Mark DavisDally Nebraskan
Brenda Stienbach, of St. Edwards, watches as a schoolmate
dares to pet a Madagascar hissing cockroach during a tour of
the Encounter Center on Thursday.
Morrill Hall
offers nature
encounters
How would you like to pick up a
four-inch hissing cockroach? Watch
a legless lizard slither around his
tank? Dig for fossils in air-conditioned
comfort?
It's all possible at the Encounter
Center, a special section of the
Nebraska State Museum in Morrill
Hall on the UNL campus.
The Encounter Center offers eve
ryone from pre-schoolers to adults a
hands-on encounter with natural
history.
Teachers are welcome to use the
Encounter Center as a resource for
classroom instruction or class field
trips. Specimens, slide and tape
presentations, science kits and other
teaching aids may be checked out
for classroom use.
The Encounter Center also helps
teachers design special science pro
jects for their classes, a favorite
with grade-schoolers.
A "Smell Box" lets students prac
tice identifying substances by smell
and . a "Bone Basket" lets them
compare different types of animal
bones. The adventurous can dig for
fossils in a "Fossil Box," and earn a
"Junior Paleontologist" certificate
if they find any.
Hairy tarantulas from Mexico,
hissing cockroaches from Madagas
car and legless lizards from Europe
are just a few of the live exhibits
available for touching and handling.
The Encounter Center is open to
the public from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday and from 2
to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. It is
closed on holidays. New summer
hours will take effect June 1.
Classroom tours and special pro
jects may be arranged during off
hours. For more information contact
Kathy Bohling, Encounter Center
coordinator, at 472-6302 or 472-6365.
"I'm afraid 1 am flunking math. How can I got
help?"
"I read my assignments, but I can't reimtmber
what I've read. How will I ever past (hit
course?"
"When is the last day to withdraw from a
course?"
The Sluilonl (iiiirluiiiln hhiI Scrvii c Vmntum t .ill
httlp you find answers It viiur iiuiisIiihis, SOS in un ul
ovur BOO Sputlel Siirviu't l'ni''H serving I50.1MHI
students nn tt)llw cainpiisos ttmiutihmil tin' Ihiih'il
Status. SOS pmvirtVs a vurintv of wirvurs mid rrsourms
fur undwKrudiiHto studi'itls vtlui nmv need ur tlr-siri'
assistance in liilhllmu llwir unliMiliul as colii'itit
slunVnti. In addition In priivtdniK a mli'inu support, the
program supports mid titit ittir.ixi'M stndi-nt tnvolvimumt
in t wide rangi' nf social mid cultural aclivillits.
TUTUKINU
"I'm o lost in this class, I don't even know
how to begin my homework."
SOS employs trained tulors fur nil classes. The tutors
meet with students nn a regular basis Hint assisl them by
clarilviug classroom lectures and teilliook iuloriiialiuii
The liiluri also help students develop preparation
nd lest Inking strategies.
MATH
"I hate mathl I'll never graduate if I have to
pass this math course."
SOS offers a unine opportunity In students who lark a
lining malh bji kgruiind or wlm am returning In school
alior sevoral years' absemu: a slower paced, small group
Math 101) course whii h offers I in) lor maximum
success. Opportunities am also available for slodcnts
with math deficiencies.
CULTURAL PROGRAMMING
"I've never been to a college play. I wonder
what it's like?"
Tn broaden Mtuthmt educational experiences. SOS
provide (iiiiint i.i) and administrative support for
numerous cultural events, such an concerts, lliedlric.il
productions and field trips.
ADJUSTMENT TO COLLEGE LIFE
"I feel so lost on this big campus. Who can
answer my questions?"
SOS can help you locate information about dropping
and adding classes, obtaining financial aid. or getting
involved in campus activities. A semester long
orientation courso for freshmen focuses on personal,
cultural and academic development to enhance success
in college.
UNL RED-Y Line 800-742-8800
Within Nebraska
CLASSROOM AND STUDY SKILLS
"How do I know what to lake notes on in a
lecture?"
In addition In specific study skill workshops in time
managi'menl. note taking, textbook reading, and test
preparation, SOS provides skilled leaders lor
supplemental sessions in high risk Ireshmeu courses.
Terse leaders actually attend high risk ( lasses and mint
with SOS students enrolled in those classes to clarify
lecture notes, and develop lexl reading and test
preparation skills.
CAREER AND ACADEMIC ADVISING
"What kind of career do I want?"
SOS offers a Career Development Seminar designed to
help you clarify your career goals and explore a ademic
programs. SOS also works with faculty and staff to
assisl vou in planning vour academic program and class
schedule while you are a student
GENERAL COUNSELING
"How will 1 ever gel through this semester?"
Sometimes things go wrong ami you need someone tu
talk to. SOS has counselors who are always available to
listen and offer support during difficult times and assisl
you in exploring your options in overcoming
difficulties.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES
"How can I gel involved in meaningful
activities that prepare me to be a leader?"
SOS ctn refer you to those experiences, events,
organizations and activities lh.il build vour
communication and work skills SOS helps you answer
that question, "So what else did you do while in
college"
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
"How can I become a part of SOS?"
If you are a University of Nebraska student or have been
accepted for admission, vou may be eligible for
admittance to the program. All students interested in
being considered lor SOS are encouraged to apply. lYou
must be a U S citizen or permanent resident.)
A SPECIAL SERVICES PROIECT
Dept. of Multi-Cultural Attain
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 472-5424
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