Dear NSU Parent Association Members, Great times are happening at NSU! The semester seems to be clicking along with new and exciting things happening every day. It appears as though the students are settling into a routine of sorts, lots of smiling faces walking across campus, lots of laughter in

the residence halls, friendships being made, and lots of learning taking place in the classrooms. Cannot think of a better or more positive place to work! September will be moving along quickly. We have lots of athletic events with football and men’s and women’s soccer. The weather will begin to cool and eventually the trees will begin to change color and crispness will be in the air! This is truly the most beautiful place in the world as we move into the fall season. I hope you will make plans to come to campus for a visit; you have an official invitation from our office. I wanted to include the link for our Home-coming events, http://www.nsuok.edu/homecoming.aspx. We will be celebrating October 4-6 and would love to have you join us. Visit the site often and additional events should be added as we approach October. Please make plans now to be here.

As always, if you need anything from our of-fice, please let us know. We appreciate your mem-bership and involvement.

Your calls or comments are always welcome. We are partners in this venture with you and your student. Call anytime at 918-444-2137 or email either nsuparents@nsuok.edu or myers@nsuok.edu.

The NSU Parent Program Team Sincerely,

Suzanne Myers Shaina Scoggins Jasmine Wright Audra Hurley

Parent ProgramsSEPTEMBER 2012NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY

Parent Association

Market CaféMarket Cafe’ is located on the ground floor of the University Center and offers a variety of entrees in a semi-traditional cafeteria setting. Weekly menus are accessible by clicking on the link below. For all of your nutritional information needs visit BalanceMindBodySoul.com.

Monday - Friday

Breakfast.............................7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Lunch..................................11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Dinner....................................4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday

Brunch.................................10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Dinner....................................5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Essentials / Pizza Hut ExpressEssentials is a convenience store combined w/ a Pizza Hut Express. Make a quick stop for sodas, candy, chips, pizzas and wings! Located in the Leoser complex.

Monday - Friday.................11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Saturday - Sunday..............4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Flo’s Coffee ShopLocated on the third floor of the University Center. Flo’s offers a “sidewalk café meets coffeehouse” menu with a more upscale feel than the normal sandwich shop. Enjoy this relaxed social enviroment while sipping on Starbuck’s coffee or cappuccino and checking your email or shopping on-line.

This “Green Zone” serves soups, salads, sandwiches, and wraps only on biodegradable, sustainable, recyclable, or renewable service-ware and has quickly become the eco-friendly choice of faculty, staff, and students alike. So how green are you? Come see us at Flo’s.

Monday - Friday.................7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Seminary Suites GrillSeminary Suites Club House offers a convenience store and grill to serve the northwest side of campus. Traditional convenience store items are available as well as a nice little Grill concept offering burgers, hot and cold sandwiches, soups, and pizza. With indoor, outdoor, or even poolside dining The Grill is calling your name.

Monday - Friday...............11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday..............4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

The Underground

Located in the University Center basement, the Food Court provides NSU students, faculty and staff with fast food alternatives to the more traditional atmosphere of the Market Café.

Chick-fil-A

Best known for its signature sandwich (and popularity with the cows), this perennial campus favorite also offers nuggets, waffle cut fries, salads, and freshly squeezed lemonade.

Monday - Friday...................11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday..............................4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Miss Annie’s

This laid back lunch spot is popular with the health conscious crowd. Soups, Wraps, Salads with a lite flair are featured, but the menu’s not too far off the main stream. This reclusive “flower child” and menu adviser loves fresh vegetables, peace, and is an organic spirit. Only the healthiest ingredients are used and the offerings are made fresh daily. Check out the quinoa salad, or some garlic hummus, or one of our inspired wraps..

Monday - Friday...................11 a.m. - 1:30pm.

WOW Café & Wingery“World of Wings” is a New Orleans inspired….globally desired concept that specializes in being unique. It’s so unique we had to come up with our own label to describe our shop…It’s a wingery! NSU is proud to be the location of the first WOW café & “Wingery” in the state of Oklahoma.

Offering fresh “never frozen” chicken tenders, fresh chopped salads, mouth watering wraps, signature quesadillas, Texas toast burgers, and Wings (of course!) All this, complemented with 17 deliciously different sauces and spice rubs from the soul of Louisiana can only leave you saying one thing…….WOW!

Monday - Friday...................11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Freshëns Smoothie Company®

Freshens offers award – winning premium yogurt and all-natural fresh blended smoothies. Featuring the largest selection of fat-free and no sugar added flavors. Choose from over thirty premium flavors rotated seasonally.

Monday - Friday...................11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

DINING SERVICES

Information Technology Services The IT Service Desk is your one-stop shop to receive assistance with your technology needs.For more information about our services, please see the Service Catalog located on the Information Technology Service website http://its.nsuok.edu/ServiceCatalog.aspx

For assistance, please call the IT Service Desk at 918-444-5678 or email help@nsuok.edu.Phone assistance is available from 7 a.m. - 11 p.m., 7 days a week.Walk-in assistance is available on the Tahlequah campus from 7:45-5:15, Monday - Friday. Please visit our office on the 1st floor of the Webb Educational Technology Center.

Greetings from the Student Academic Success Center

Now that your first-year student is getting settled into college life at Northeastern State University, we wanted to let you know about a program called MAP-Works, or Making Achievement Possible, that will help us promote your student’s success.

What is MAP-Works?MAP-Works is a web-based survey that your student will be invited to complete during the week of September 4th. This survey includes questions related to their academic, social, and personal adjustment to college. It also provides strategies for success with customized, relevant information to help your student make the most of their college experience.

What do students get out of it?After completing the survey, students will have access to an extensive, personalized report about: » How to meet their expectations for academic success c » How to be more successful in college life » How their peers are doing in their transition to college » Campus resources available to them to help them be successful

How can you help?Please remind your student to watch for the E-mail invitation during the week of September 4th and to follow the easy steps to complete the survey: » Go to https://nsuok.map-works.com/ » Enter NSU E-mail address in the field provided and take the survey » Access a personalized report with tips on how to be successful!

We will follow-up with your student to make sure they are getting the support they need, based on their unique survey results.

Questions?Contact: The Student Academic Success Center, 918-444-3651

Thank you for your help in making your student’s first year at NSU a success!

The Northeastern State University Music Area is a part of the Department of Performing Arts in the College of Liberal Arts. Its mission is to provide undergraduate education leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree (with options in Musical Arts, Music [Business], Performance and Jazz Studies) and Bachelor of Music Education degree, and to provide coursework directed to the general student population. Through quality teaching, research and scholarly activities, service to local and professional communities, and high expectations, our dedicated faculty and staff provide a friendly learning environment where students are prepared to achieve socially responsible career and personal goals for success in a challenging global society.

August27: Patricia Surman, faculty flute recital, 7:00 pm. Center for the Performing ArtsSeptember14: Mixed recital, 12:05 pm. Center for the Performing Arts24: Jason Dovel, faculty trumpet recital, 7:00 pm. Center for the Performing Arts27: Chorus and Wind Ensemble Concert, 7:00 pm. Center for the Performing Arts28: Mixed recital, 12:05 pm. Center for the Performing Arts28: Anne Watson, faculty clarinet recital, 7:00 pm. Center for the Performing ArtsOctober1: Jazz Ensemble, 7:00 pm, Jazz Lab4: Farren Mayfield, faculty piano recital, 7:00 pm. Center for the Performing Arts8: Faculty Brass Quintet concert, 7:00 pm. Center for the Performing Arts11: Opera Workshop Gala, 7:00 pm. Center for the Performing Arts12: Mixed Recital, 12:05 pm. Center for the Performing Arts12: Flute Studio recital, 6:00 pm. 12: Unger rehearsal, afternoon15: Shannon Unger, faculty voice recital, 7:00 pm. 12: Unger rehearsal, afternoon22: Andrea Leap, guest artist vocal recital 7:00 pm: Jazz Lab.29: Chamber music recital, 7:00 pm. Center for the

Performing ArtsNovember2: Mixed recital, 12:05 pm. FA 3014: Jazz Ensemble, 7:00 pm Jazz Lab5: Jazz Ensemble, 7:00 pm Jazz Lab9: Mixed recital, 12:05 pm. Center for the Performing Arts10: Music Faculty gala recital, 7:00 pm. Center for the Performing Arts11: Flute Choir, 6:00 pm. Center for the Performing Arts12: Ronald Chioldi, faculty piano recital, 7:00 pm. Center for the Performing Arts16: Mixed recital, 12:05 pm. FA 30128: Jazz Combos, 7:00 pm. Jazz Lab29: Wind Ensemble concert, 7:00 pm. Center for the Performing Arts30: Mixed recital, 12:05 pm. mixed recital. Center for the Performing ArtsDecember1: University Singers, 7:00 pm, First Presbyterian Church, Tahlequah.3: Chamber Music, 7:00 pm, Jazz Lab5: Jazz Band, 8:15 pm, Jazz Lab5: Jazz Combos, 7:00 pm, Jazz Lab5: Jazz Band, 8:15 pm, Jazz Lab4: Community/University Chorus concert, 7:00 pm, Center for the Performing Arts

MUSIC AT NSU FALL 2012

THE NSU THEATRE COMPANY 2012-2013 SEASONSeptember 2012 Sadie's Journey, by Christopher Miller--a play for childrenNovember 2012 Farragut North, by Beau Willimon--the play that inspired the film The Ides of MarchFebruary 2013 Black Comedy and The White Liars, by Peter Shaffer--a duo of one-actsApril 2013 Lend Me a Tenor, by Ken Ludwig--an award winning classic comedySummer 2013 The Stars in the SummerFor more information, contact the College of Liberal Arts, 918-444-3600.

LIBERAL ARTS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR FALL SEMESTERPERFORMING ARTS:

Jazz: Friday, September 23, 2011: Jeff Coffin Mu’tet 6:00pm · NSU Jazz Lab · Free Admission

Thursday, September 29, 2011: Masterclass with members of Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, 3:15pm · NSU Broken Arrow Campus Auditorium · Free Admission

Sunday, October 2, 2011: Geoffrey Keezer, Pianist, with the NSU Jazz Ensemble5:00 pm · The Jazz Depot-Tulsa. General admission $15; seniors and students $10; kids under 12-free.

Monday, October 3, 2011: Jazz Masterclass with pianist, Geoffrey Keezer 2:00 pm · NSU Jazz Lab · FREE Admission

Monday, October 3, 2011: Geoffrey Keezer, Pianist, with the NSU Jazz Ensemble7:00 pm · NSU Jazz Lab · $12 General Public, $6 with Student. I.D.

Monday, November 7, 2011: Jazz Masterclass with Vocalist, Denise Donatelli2:00 pm · NSU Jazz Lab · FREE Admission

Monday, November 7, 2011: Denise Donatelli, Vocalist, with the NSU Jazz Ensemble7:00 pm · NSU Jazz Lab · $12 General Public, $6 with Student. I.D.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011: NSU Jazz Combos 6:30 pm · NSU Jazz Lab. Free Admission

Friday, November 18, 2011: Masterclass with Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey2:00 pm · NSU Jazz Lab · FREE Admission

Wednesday, November 30, 2011: NSU Jazz Combos7:00 pm · NSU Jazz Lab. Free Admission

Wednesday, November 30, 2011: NSU Jazz Band 8:15 pm · NSU Jazz Lab. Free Admission

Music:Theatre:Sequoyah Institute:Time for Three Wednesday, Oct 24 at 7:30 p.m. at NSU Center for Performing Arts

The Water CoolersFriday, Nov 16 at 7:30 p.m. at NSU Center for Performing Arts

Asleep at the WheelFriday, DEC 7 at 7:30 p.m. at NSU Center for Performing Arts

MUSIC AT NSU FALL 2012

Interfraternity Council Recognized Fraternities

Kappa SigmaChapter Name: Nu Phi Color(s): Scarlet, White, Emerald Green Total New Member Dues for First Semester: $365 Average Monthly dues for Initiated Members: $65 Symbol(s): The Star and Crescent, Caduceus GPA Requirements: 2.5 for Members Philanthropy(ies): Fisher House, A Greater Cause National Website: kappasigma.org

Lambda Chi AlphaChapter Name: Delta Beta Zeta Color(s): Purple, Green, Gold Total New Member Dues for First Semester: $440 Average Monthly dues for Initiated Members: $100 Symbol(s):Lion, Cross and Crescent, White Rose GPA Requirements: 2.5 for Members Philanthropy(ies): North American Canned Food Drive National Website: lambdachi.org

Phi Lambda ChiChapter Name: Beta Color(s): Blue and Gold Total New Member Dues for First Semester: $300 Average Monthly dues for Initiated Members: $40 Symbol(s): Lion GPA Requirements: 2.5 for Members Philanthropy(ies): Arkansas State Children’s Hospital National Website: philambdachi.org

Phi Sigma KappaChapter Name: Epsilon Epsilon Color(s): Red, Silver Total New Member Dues for First Semester: $400 Average Monthly dues for Initiated Members: $100 Symbol(s): Triple T’s GPA Requirements: 2.3 for Members Philanthropy(ies): Special Olympics National Website: phisigmakappa.org

Pi Kappa AlphaChapter Name: Theta Epsilon Color(s): Garnet, Old Gold Total New Member Dues for First Semester: $375 Average Monthly dues for Initiated Members: $100 Symbol(s): Firetruck, White Horse Lilly of the Valley GPA Requirements: 2.5 for Members Philanthropy(ies): American Heart Association, Boys and Girls Club National Website: pikes.org

Tau Kappa EpsilonChapter Name: Sigma Lambda Color(s): Cherry Red , Grey Total New Member Dues for First Semester: $400 Average Monthly dues for Initiated Members: $80 Symbol(s): Equilateral Triangle GPA Requirements: 2.5 for Members Philanthropy(ies): St Jude Children’s Hospital, Ronald Reagan Alzheimer’s Association, Boy Scouts of America National Website: tke.org

Greek Life

Panhellenic Council Recognized Sororities

Alpha Omicron PiChapter Name: Chi Theta Color(s): Cardinal Red Total New Member Dues for First Semester: $459 Average Monthly dues for Initiated Members: $60 Symbol(s): Sheaf of Wheat, Jacqueminot Rose, Panda, Ruby GPA Requirements: 2.75 for Incoming Freshmen, 2.5 for Members and Continuing Collegiate Philanthropy(ies): Arthritis Research and Education National Website: alphaomicronpi.org

Alpha Sigma AlphaChapter Name: Beta Gamma Color(s): Crimson, Pearl White, Palm Green, Gold Total New Member Dues for First Semester: $515 Average Monthly dues for Initiated Members: $60 Symbol(s): Phoenix, Star, Palm, Royal Crown GPA Requirements: 2.25 for Members, and 2.5 for Executive Members Philanthropy(ies): S. June Smith Center, Special Olympics National Website: alphasigmaalpha.org

Delta Zeta Chapter Name: Delta Phi Color(s): Rose, Green Total New Member Dues for First Semester: $398 Average Monthly dues for Initiated Members: $47.50 Symbol(s): Pink Killarney Rose, Turtle, Diamond GPA Requirements: 2.5 for members, 2.75 for continuing collegiate, 3.0 for incoming Freshmen Philanthropy(ies): The Speech and Hearing Impaired, The Painted Turtle Camp National Website: deltazeta.org

Sigma Sigma SigmaChapter Name: Alpha Iota Color(s): Royal Purple, White Total New Member Dues for First Semester: Fall $440, Spring $355 Average Monthly dues for Initiated Members: $45 Symbol(s): Skull and Crossbones, Sailboat, Purple Violet GPA Requirements: 2.5 for Members and Continuing Collegiate, 3.0 for Incoming Freshmen Philanthropy(ies): Robbie Page Memorial, Sigma Sigma Sigma Foundation National Website: sigmasigmasigma.org

Alpha Pi Omega Name of Chapter: Theta Chapter of Alpha Pi Omega Sorority Official Colors: Fire Red, New Grass Green, Maize Yellow Symbols: Our mascot is the Queen Bee and our other symbols are the Dogwood Blossom, Cedar Tree, and Amethyst GemPhilanthropy(ies): National Indian Education Association (NIEA) National Website: www.alphapiomega.org GPA Requirements: Women interested in joining an undergraduate chapter must have at least a 2.3 GPA and have completed at least one full-time academic semester towards a bachelor’s degree.Total New Member Dues for the First Semester: Dues for newly initiated members are $400 Average Monthly Dues for Initiated Members: There are no ‘monthly’ dues. There are National dues which are $150 to be paid by September 30th of each year. Chapter dues are decided by each chapter on a year to year basis and usually do not exceed $200 per semester.If you have questions, please contact Greek Affairs at 918-444-2533 or email greeklife@nsuok.edu.

Helpful Contact InformationEach of the extensions below can be directly reached by first dialing 444 (example, 444.2200 will connect you to Admission and Records)

Office/Department Ext.Admission & Records 2200

Business Affairs 2160

Campus Operator 0

Campus Police 2468

Center For Performing Arts 2791

Central Ticket Office 4554

College Of Business & Technology 2900

College Of Education 3700

College Of Science & Health Professions 3800

Counseling/Student Affairs 2120

Disabled Student Services/ Student Affairs 2120

Drop Zone (Mail Room) 2610

Financial Aid 3402

First Year Experience 3253

Fitness Center 3980

Greek Affairs 2533

Housing 4700

ID Office 2577

Intramural Sports Program 3981

Library 3233

Microcomputing Services 5678

Northeastern Activities Board 2526

Ext.NSU Parent Program 2139

Parking & Traffic 2444

Playhouse 2789

RiverHawk Shoppe 2510

Scholarship Office 3470

Sequoyah Institute 4500

Student Health Center 2126

Student Support Services 3035

Tutoring—General Info 2138

Tutoring—Math Lab 3800

Tutoring—Writing Lab 3622

Executive Officers Ext.Steve Turner President 2000

Janet Bahr Interim VP Academic Affairs 2060

David Koehn VP For Administration 2030

Laura Boren, VP Student Affairs 2120

Tim Foutch VP Operations 2040

Ron Cambiano Asst To President 3781

Jerry Cook Interim Exec Dir Univ Rel 2010

Administrative Personnel Ext.Gayle Anderson Coordinator Career Services 3110

Patti Buhl, Public Safety 2468

Sue Catron Director Business Affairs 2160

Teri Cochran, Director Student Financial Services 3410

Ron Cox Director Physical Fitness Center 3980

Phyllis Fife, Director Center For Tribal Studies 4350

Tom Smith Director Communications & Marketing 2880

Peggy Glenn Executive Director Development 4200

Danny Johnson Director Alumni Relations 4211

Tony Duckworth, Director Athletics 3901

Suzanne Myers Director Transfer & Parent Programs 2137

Jerrett Phillips Interim Exec Director Enrollment Management 2228

Jeff Walker Director Fye & Enrollment Services 3253

Gather Here. Go Far.