New Library Materials List Available
The new library materials list for July is available at: http://www.youseemore.com/nhsu/newmaterials.asp
Library Offers ‘Britannica Online’
The Greenawalt Library at Northwestern Health Sciences University now offers “Britannica Online,” which is more than just an online version of the world’s most authoritative encyclopedia. It includes:
- Full-text journal and magazine articles from EBSCO and Proquest journals;
- “Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary & Thesaurus”;
- “BBC News” and “New York Times” daily headlines;
- A world atlas; and
- Much more.
The library has purchased access to this useful resource, which is available from the Internet Resources button on the left side of the library’s home page (under General Reference), or just click here.
Swimming Instructors Sought
The Northwestern Health Sciences University aquatics program is looking for motivated and fun students to instruct water exercise classes. No experience necessary; training and swimming suits provided. Classes are available on a flexible schedule. This would be a great opportunity to exercise while getting paid at the same time. If you are interested or have any questions, call Tara Vosu at ext. 101.
Diversity Scholarships Offer 50-Percent Tuition Reduction
Northwestern Health Sciences University will offer diversity scholarships beginning in the winter term of 2005. Two students from the chiropractic program and one student each from the acupuncture and Oriental medicine and massage therapy programs will be selected to receive the scholarship. The scholarship will provide a 50-percent tuition reduction to students entering their respective programs during the winter and summer terms. Students who receive the scholarship will continue to receive a 50-percent reduction in tuition as long as they meet eligibility requirements, which include maintaining a GPA of at least 3.0 and demonstrating an ongoing commitment to diversity efforts at Northwestern.
The tuition reduction is intended attract under-represented groups to Northwestern while providing the financial resources necessary to students who can exhibit financial need. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be from minority groups that are under-represented in the program. Students who are not from racial or ethnic minorities may also qualify if they can show evidence of strong participation and commitment to minority communities.
Click here for the application.