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Join us each week for this interactive e-newsletter for students at Minnesota State University, Mankato. We are committed to helping students be informed, engaged and successful.
View our Parents' Corner for helpful tips for your new college student.
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What is happening around campus?
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University Choral Concert
Oct. 30
3-4:30 p.m.
Elias J. Halling Recital Hall
Happy HallowQueen Drag Show
Oct. 31
7-10 p.m.
CSU Ballroom
Reflection Wall
Oct. 31-Nov. 4
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
CSU Lincoln Lounge
Before the Flood - Free Screening
Nov. 1
7:30-10 p.m.
Ostrander Auditorium
The Two Henrys
Nov. 3-5
7:30 p.m.
Ted Paul Theatre
To find more events happening around campus, check out the master calender. |
FRESHMAN TIPS
Tips for Students with Disabilities
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*Take the initiative. Don't be afraid to ask for help.
*Realize not everyone knows about appropriate accommodations. If there is a problem, go to the director of the accessibility
resources.
*Consider lightening your course load, even if it takes longer to graduate.
*Use the universities writing center to help with papers or take advantage of tutoring services on campus.
*Join an activity that does things fun and meaningful to you.
Taken from: Survival Secrets of College Students by Mary Kay Shanley and Julia Johnson
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PARENTS CORNER
If your child has a learning disability, here are some tips.
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*Learn about the disability.
*Talk with your student to make sure he or she understands the disability and that it does not mean there is something wrong with him or her.
*Be patient and understanding.
*Help him or her find appropriate resources.
*Never lower your expectations for your child.
*You and your student can plan a study schedule to tackle the workload.
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SERENDIPITOUS MOMENTS VIDEO
Accessibility Resources
This week's Serendipitous Moment is about Accessibility Resources. Hear from Kaite and Haley as they interview Julie Snow, the Accessibility Resources Director, about accommodations that can be made for students with disabilities have equal access to all opportunities.
Thanks for letting us share our weekly videos with you.
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SERENDIPITOUS TIDBIT
Accessibility
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By Haley Severson  CSU Public Relations Intern
Accessibility Resources is a great way for students with disabilities to get help.
Physical Accommodations:
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Disability Parking
- Accessible Transportation
Academic Accommodations:
- Assistive Technology
- Note Taking Services
- Early Registration
- Text in Alternative Format
- Deaf, Hard of Hearing Services
- Reduced Courseload
- Attendance
- Alternative Testing
- Service Animals
- Audio Recordings
Housing Accommodations:
- Students with documented disabilities may request special housing accommodations.
Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact Accessibility Resources to discuss particular issues and to learn more about how accommodations provided. View more information here.
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SERENDIPITOUS TIDBIT
Diversity Education
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By Haley Severson
CSU Public Relations Intern
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) will be presented by Julie Snow. Using UDL, learning is possible for all students with disabilities. UDL strives to accommodate a wide range of students by emphasizing the adjustment of teaching practices. The information presented meets various education needs and learning styles.
This presentation is Wednesday, Nov. 2 in CSU 201 from 1-2 p.m.and is FREE to all students. If you are interested in attending, signing up online.
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SERENDIPITOUS TIDBIT
Why You Should: Do Things You're Bad At
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Just because you give something new a try and mess it up does not mean you should quit. It means you should keep going and enjoy the process no matter the outcome.
Not everything we do has to win some prize or get recognition. It is okay to do things we are not good at just for the love of the process. It is the journey, not the destination, that is important. Always make that the focus. You never know, after a while the "destination" may improve as you work your way there.
Never let failure keep you from future failure. If you fail now, keep failing until you finally nail it. No one gets better at anything unless they keep persevering. Go into every new thing with the intention of having a good time rather than "winning," and you will never feel like you failed.
Keep doing things you're bad at, be positive throughout the process, and eventually you may get pretty good at it. You cannot be bad at anything that makes you happy.
Taken from HackCollege.com
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SERENDIPITOUS VIDEO ARCHIVES
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