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March 14, 2008

Spring 2008 CNT events continue; next on March 19

A CNT Coffee Break will occur Wednesday, March 19 from 8 - 10 a.m. in the SUB Commuter Student Lounge. Coffee, hot chocolate, and breakfast bars will be served.

The remaining spring events include a CNT Brown Bag Lunch (complete with free sack lunches) Wednesday, April 9 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the SUB Commuter Student Lounge as well as a CNT Breakfast. The breakfast will be held Thursday, April 24 from 8 – 10 a.m. in the commuter lounge, and coffee, juice, and muffins will be served.

The Non-Traditional Student Organization focuses on issues facing non-traditional students on a daily basis, changes needed on campus to benefit the non-trads, and on possible social events.

A non-traditional student is defined as having one or more of the following characteristics:

• age 25 years or older
• married
• has children who receive more than half of their support from the student
• has legal dependents, other than child or spouse, that live with and receive more than half of their support from the student
• is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces

NTSO is accepting applications for the Spring 2008 semester. Membership is required to attend NTSO meetings. Annual membership fees of $10 are due upon joining.

Non-traditional students are automatically eligible to participate in the National Non-Trad Student Week and qualify for the Non-Trad Student of the Month Award, as well as participate in the Commuter and Non-Traditional Student Affairs events.

Students interested in participating are encouraged to contact the Commuter and Non-Traditional Student Affairs Office by emailing Amy Weems at weems@ulm.edu or by calling: (318) 342-5287. The office is located in the Student Center, room 258. The fax number is: (318) 342-3516.

For a complete list of upcoming semester events, go to: www.ulm.edu/studentlife/cnt_events.html

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