The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current, August 23, 1990, Summer, Image 6

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Newspaper Page TextMichelle Paulman/Daliy Nebraskan Rob Schultz, left, William Kemptar and Kristin Kemptar unload parts of a loft from a horse trailer. William Kemptar and Schultz helped Kristin Kemptar move into Sandoz Hall Wednes day afternoon. Housing adopts new payment system By Jennifer O’Cilka Senior Reporter Students returning to University of Ncbraska-Lincoin residence halls this fall will be hit by bills more often, but less painfully, under a new pay ment system. Housing Director Doug Zatechka said residence hall studenis will pay bills monthly rather than one or three times a semester. In the past, housing did not send payment reminders. Now students will receive monthly statements of room and board and loft and refrigerator rental costs. Zatechka said. He said Residence Hall Associa tion members were supportive of the change decided on last yefr as a way to try to help students pay their bills. “We think it will be a little more • convenient,” he said. Billing should come at the same time working stu dents receive paychecks, he said. Another change is the relocation of the University Honors Program office from the Nebraska Union to Neihardt Residence Hall, Zatechka said. The move was made because the honors program and other groups in the union needed more space, Zal cchka said. Parts of Neihardt were remodeled to include office, classroom and computer space for the honors pro gram. And, Zatechka said, he and honors program director Patrice Berger hope to start an honors program lloor in the Cather-Pound-Ncihardt resi dence complex. “My impression is that they (the University Honors Program) may work toward offering classes in that area (Neihardt),” Zatechka said. The Selleck Quadrangle also is being changed extensively, Zatechka said. The basement of Scllcck is being remodeled to update game rooms, multi-purpose and storage areas and student government offices. The appearance of many of the older areas will be improved, includ ing new ceilings, lighting, carpet and furniture, Zatechka said. Air conditioners and elevators in Scllcck will be working before the end of the spring semester, Zatechka said. “For a long time (Sclleck) has needed some remodeling so residents have similar facilities to several of the more larger (residence) halls,’ ’ he said. This summer also was the first year Sclleck Residence Hall was open all year. Zatechka said Sclleck was “very full” heading into the fall semester because students found the 12-month housing convenient. Health services are varied Center offers reduced rates * From Staff Reports The University Health Center operates two campus clinics to help students tlirough medical troubles from broken bones to broken hearts. The main health center is on U Street between 15lh and 16th streets. It is open during the school year from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Saturday. Emergency care also is available after hours. A clinic providing limited serv ices is in Room 316 of the East Union. A registered nurse is available from 8 a.m. to 4 p m. Wednesday and from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. other weekdays. Medial! personnel arc on duly Wednes days from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Full-time students get reduced rates for most services, and some arc free. Students wanting care from the cen ter should take their student ID cards with them. Services provided by the City Campus health center include: • Acute illness and injury service. Immediate medical care for major medical problems is available with out an appointment. This service also is available after hours for an addi tional fee. •Allergy clinic. The clinic is staffed by nurses and a doctor who can per form skin tests to diagnose allergies. • Health aides. First aid is avail able from these students, who are em ployed by the health center and live in residence halls, fraternity and soror ity houses and co-ops. • Wellness programs. The health center gives presentations through out the year on various subjects in cluding weight control and smoking. • Preventive education programs. Educational programs on gambling and substance abuse are provided through presentations and referral services. The health center also coor dinates support groups for alcohol and drug abuse. •Contraceptive and pregnancy counseling. The center provides in formation on birth control to help students decide which method is best for them. Pregnancy tests also are available. • Dental services. Licensed den tists and hygienists can provide rou tinc checkups and cleaning, as well as root canal treatment, wisdom tooth removal and fillings. Emergency serv ice also is available after hours. • Dermatology clinic. Dermatolo gists specializing in acne treatment arc on duty each week to evaluate studenLs w ith acne or other skin prob lems. •Diet counseling. The health center’s registered dietician can pro vide counseling and nutrition infor mation to students. Small-group ses sions and presentations also arc of fered. w liiiiuumzauuiis. oiuucuis iiccu- i ing routine shots, or who arc leaving the country and need additional im munizations, can get their vaccina tions from the health center. • Infirmary. The health center op erates a six-bed infirmary for stu dents needing short-term care. • Mental health. Individual ther apy and counseling are available for students suffering from stress or de pression. Records are kept separate from other health center records to ensure that visits arc confidential. • Pharmacy. The health center's pharmacy fills prescriptions and sells over-the-counter remedies for aller gies and colds. • Physical therapy. Students whose doctors have recommended physical 1 therapy can get rehabilitative treat- % ment from the health center. •Sexually transmitted disease ' counseling. Confidential counseling for sexually transmuted diseases is offered on a one-to-one basis. The health center also offers testing and treatment. i.e! Very Important Person ■ Good for one FREE RIDE on any StarTran bus ■ Present to driver when g boarding s ■ ■■■■■■■■■ n al