November Scholar of the Month: Gabrielle Choikhit

Congratulations to Gabrielle Choikhit of Delta Delta Delta! She has been chosen as the Panhellenic Scholar of the Month for November. 

Gabrielle has been very active in Delta Delta Delta since her freshman year of college. She previously served as the music chair for Delta Delta Delta at the University of Denver and is so excited to now be a member of the Tri-Delta here at KU. In addition to being a member of Delta Delta Delta, she is actively involved in some student organizations on campus. Last semester she had the opportunity to be a Sinai Scholar at Chabbad, where she participated in group discussions on Jewish ethics and values. She especially love being involved in the community and has enjoyed volunteering with Natural Ties this semester. She has also been on the Honor Roll every semester of college.

Finals are Finally Here!

Hopefully you've been practicing good study habits this week and gotten plenty of sleep! But the big test day is finally here and our friends at the Academic Access and Achievement Center have some great test taking tips to share!

General Suggestions

1. Take all necessary materials and get there early, but not too early!
2. Sit in the front of the room (or in a distraction-free location).
3. Take a wristwatch for keeping track of your time.
4. Preview the exam by skimming it and planning your time.
5. Read all directions carefully.
6. Leave nothing blank unless told directly that there is a penalty for guessing.
7. Don't change Answers without good reason!

For Multiple Choice Tests

1. Read the stem and predict the response, without looking at the answers. If you don't see your answer, read all choices, considering each as it fits with the stem. Regard each as one true/false statement and eliminate the false statements.
2. Be careful of negatively worded questions: "All of the following except..."
3. Look for cues and clues:
   • The most general alternative is often correct.
   • One of two similar alternatives may be correct.
   • One of two opposite alternatives may be correct.
   • None- or all-of-the-above alternatives are often correct.
   • The middle value, or least extreme alternative is often correct.
   • The longest, most inclusive alternative is often correct.

For True/False Questions

1. Watch for qualifying words that can make a statement false: all/none; never/always;everything/nothing; best/worst. If you can think of a single exception, the statement is false.
2. Read two-part statements carefully; one part may be false, making the entire statement false.
3. Be careful of double negative statements.
4. With the odds at 50/50, always make your best guess and remember: Absolute statements tend to be false. Items that contain unfamiliar terminology or facts may be false. When all else fails, it is better to guess "true" than "false." (True statements are easier for instructors to write.) 

Just remember what you have learned and trust yourself! Keep up the great work ladies :) We know you'll make the Greek community proud!

Greek Tradition: Great Grades

Did you know that for the past 30 years the KU Greek GPA has remained above the KU All-Student GPA? Take advantage of being Greek and all the resources our community has to offer within the next two weeks. Use Greek Tutors, they are free and always willing to help! Ask your sisters to help you study by quizzing you on your flash cards or making sure you stay focused. Have a quick question on a tough subject? Chances are someone in your house is a math wiz, or is practically fluent in French. Your sisters are a great resource.

Keep up the great work and use this week before finals to start studying early and avoid cramming or pulling an "all-nighter". Here are a few tips from the Academic Access and Achievement Center on how to study effectively.


Top Ten Tips For Better Study Habits

1. Plan two hours study time for every hour you spend in class.

If you are taking 15 credit hours, plan to spend 30 hours per week studying. The benefits of following this rule will be apparent at exam time.

2. Study difficult (or boring) subjects first.

Most of us tend to do what we like first, yet the courses we find most difficult often require the most creative energy. Save the subjects you enjoy for later.

3. Avoid scheduling marathon study sessions.

When possible, study in shorter sessions. Three three-hour sessions are far more productive for most people than one nine-hour session. When you do study in long sessions, take a planned break every hour. If you must study in a large block of time, work on several subjects and avoid studying similar subjects back to back.

4. Be aware of your best time of day.

Many people learn best in daylight hours. Observe yourself, and if this is true for you, schedule study time for your most difficult subjects when the sun is up.

5. Use waiting time.

Five minutes waiting for a bus, 20 minutes waiting for the dentist, 10 minutes between classes - waiting time adds up fast. Have short study tasks ready to do during these times.

6. Use a regular study area.

Your body knows where you are. When you use the same place to study, day after day, your body becomes trained. When you arrive at that particular place, it will automatically sense that it's time to study. You will focus your concentration more quickly.

7. Don't get too comfortable.

In bed, your body gets a signal. For most students, it's more likely to be, 'Time to sleep," rather than, "Time to study!" Give your body a message that energy is needed. Put yourself into a situation that supports that message.

8. Avoid noise distractions.

Don't study in front of the TV. Turn off the stereo. The overwhelming majority of research indicates that silence is the best form of music for study.

9. Pay attention to your attention.

Breaks in concentration are often caused by internal interruptions; your own thoughts jumping in to tell you another story about the world. When that happens, notice the thoughts and let them go.

10. Use a library.

Libraries are designed for learning. Entering a library is a signal to your body to quiet the mind and get to work. Take advantage of the following seven libraries we have on campus!

Anschutz Science Library

Open 24 hours per weekday, opening at 10 am Sunday and closing at 8 pm Fridays

Wheat Law Library in Green Hall

M-R 7:30am - 11:00pm
F 7:30am - 10:00pm
Sa 9:00am - 10:00pm
Su 10:00am - 11:00pm

Murphy Art and Architecture Library in Spencer

M-R 8:00am - 10:00pm
F 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sa noon - 5:00pm
Su 1:00pm - 10:00pm

Music Library in Murphy Hall

M-R 8:00am - 10:00pm
F 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sa noon - 5:00pm
Su 1:00pm - 10:00pm

Spahr Engineering Library at Learned Hall

M-R 8:00am - midnight F 8:00am - 8:00pm
Sa 10:00am - 5:00pm
Su noon-midnight

Spencer Research Library

M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sa noon - 4:00pm

Watson Library

M-R 8:00am - midnight
F 8:00am - 8:00pm
Sa 10:00am - 8:00pm
Su 10:00am - midnight

Resource Centers

Architectural Resource Center

4th floor Marvin
864-3244

Slide Library 405 Marvin

M-F 8:00am - noon, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Hatch Reading

Room 407 Marvin
Fall/Spring: M-R 10:00am - 5:00pm, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
F 10:00am - 5:00pm
Su 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Summer: M-F 8:00am - noon, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Ermal Garinger Academic Resource Center (EGARC)

4070 Wescoe
864-4759
EGARC
Fall/Spring M-R 7:50am - 7:00pm
F 7:50am - 4:30pm
Su 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Summer: 8:00am-4:30pm

Learning Resource Center (LRC)

110 Pearson
864-3464
LRC
Fall/Spring: M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm

Computer Labs

Computer Lab Locations

Budig Hall Main Computer Lab

10 Budig Hall
864-0161
M-Su 8:00am - midnight

Fraser Computer Lab (4 Fraser)

864-0218
M-F 7:00am - 10:00pm

Gale Sayers Computer Lab

104 Pearson
864-3057
M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Herb Harris Student Computing Lab

452 Kansas Union
864-0218
M-Sa 8:00am - 11:00pm
Su noon - 9:00pm

Robinson Computer Lab

130 Robinson
864-3052
M-F 9:00am - 5:00pm

Reading Rooms

Howey Reading Room of Business and Economics

Summerfield
864-3795
M-F 6:00am - 9:00pm

Journalism Reading Room

Stauffer-Flint
864-7636
M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm

Moore Reading Room

Smith Hall
864-4664
M/W/R/F 9:00am - 5:00pm
T 9:00am - 6:00pm

 

April Scholar of the Month: Laura Vinci

Laura Vinci of Kappa Kappa Gamma has been awarded the April Scholar of the Month for her outstanding academic and leadership achievements. Laura is a senior majoring in journalism with a 3.35 GPA. Outside of her successful academic career she has found time to volunteer, participate in campus organizations and be an outstanding member of her sorority. Laura is currently Alumni Relations Chairwoman for the Rock Chalk Revue Advisory Board, a member of the Student Alumni Leadership Board and previously served as newsletter appointed officer for the Panhellenic Association. Congratulations Laura!