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Union College Library Joins the Nebraska Memories Project

Union College Library recently became the thirtieth participant to join the Nebraska Memories project of the Nebraska Library Commission.  This collaborative initiative encourages organizations holding historical photographic material related to Nebraska to contribute scanned images to the project.  The original organizations retain ownership of the documents and digital files.  Funded by the State of Nebraska, the Nebraska Memories database s

Union College welcomes Special Olympics guests


Mindy Liebelt helps coordinating volunteers for the Special Olympics National Games.

For the last seven months, Union College students, faculty and staff have been working hard to make sure others get a well-deserved moment of glory.

Visit Union during NICF College Week

Union College invites students from around Nebraska to visit during the Nebraska Independent College Foundation's annual College Week. Nebraska high school students are encouraged to consider the nine member colleges and universities located throughout the state. Visitors will have an opportunity to talk with admissions and financial aid counselors, take a campus tour and (as available) talk with an advisor in their academic field.

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Packing for college

Photo of a Prescott Hall room.Packing for college can be full of headaches and guesswork, particularly for students who have never lived in a residence hall environment before.

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ACT: test information for new students

 Your ACT scores are needed to determine:
1. Your acceptance to Union College;
2. The English and math classes for which you may register; and
3. Your merit scholarship award amount.

Act quickly if you still need to take (or retake) the ACT for acceptance to Union, for placement in higher level math and/or English class(es), or for better scholarship award amounts.

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Accessing Self-Service: get your answers here

New students are able to access Self-Service upon acceptance and before registration day. Are you wondering what Self-Service is and how to get started? Explore the questions and answers below. If your question is not answered here, feel free to call 800.228.4600.

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Choosing your program: Division of Human Development

The education program at Union College offers diverse classroom experiences, making graduates "classroom ready" and sought after by schools all over North America. Student teaching and observation hours are fulfilled in a variety of setting including Adventist and public classrooms, and in single- and multi-grade settings like the two-room elementary lab school, located on Union's campus.

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Choosing your program: Division of Fine Arts

The Division of Fine Arts welcomes Cynthia Stokes as a full-time faculty member in the Music Department. Mrs. Stokes has directed the Union College Concert Winds since January 2008 and has taught instrumental lessons and Woodwind techniques over the past two years. She brings over 30 years of music teaching experience at levels ranging from first grade through college level.

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Getting involved: Campus Ministries

Plan now for Project Impact, September 9--a day of community service you will never forget. Each year, Union students, staff and faculty take a day off classes to impact the Lincoln community with a variety of service projects. The Campus Ministries team plans this event as a catalyst for you to engage in service opportunities throughout the year. Get started by reading about last fall's Project Impact here.

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Academic opportunity: Union Scholars

Union Scholars is an honors program where students take interactive interdisciplinary classes that focus on the theme of "Global Issues." The program replaces the 54 semester units of general education requirements with 46 semester units of Union Scholars courses from areas such as religion, humanities, and science plus a volunteer service component. In their senior year, Scholars pursue a specific area of interest through an independent study and research project called an Honors Thesis.

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Union College Education Department’s State Accreditation Documents to be Reviewed, June 10, 2010.

Union College’s Education Program will be reviewed by a committee made up of representatives from the Nebraska Department of Education and educators from sister colleges in Nebraska on June 10, 2010. The documents to be scrutinized were submitted on May 26, 2010. Even though the bulk of the work has been completed, the committee will be submitting a list of questions and requirements that will be addressed by the education faculty in preparation for a joint visit with the NCATE Accreditation Team on October 24-26, 2010.
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On- and off-campus housing

Campus housing options include the residence halls as well as college-owned apartments, duplexes and houses. Read below for more information on each option, then complete the Campus Housing Request online or print and mail the completed PDF to the corresponding reservation address at the bottom of the form.

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On- and off-campus employment

 Need help finding on- and off-campus jobs? Your search starts here.

Off-Campus Employment

Union's capital city location means off-campus jobs and internships are within 10 minutes of campus. For options with a little more convenience, read about on-campus employment below.

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2010-2011 school year at a glance

 First Semester

 New Student Orientation

Aug 16-22

Mon-Sun 

 Registration

Aug 23

Mon 

 Classes Begin

Aug 24 

Tue 

 Late Registration Period ($50 fee)

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Making college affordable: more assistance available for families

Union College understands the current economic climate is challenging families and wants to be as helpful as possible and still be fiscally responsible with the resources God has entrusted to the college. Here are some ways Union is helping families for the 2010-2011 school year.

Up to $1,977 Savings Available for Eligible Residence Hall Students

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Make-a-Wish CEO speaks at graduation

David Williams, president and CEO of the Make-a-Wish Foundation, will address the graduating class of Union College during commencement ceremonies on May 9, 2010. Last year, the Make-a-Wish Foundation made dreams come true for 13,465 children with life-threatening illnesses.

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