Do Now – April 23, 2009

1. What are the four types of evidence that we can use to know a chemical reaction has taken place?

2. Describe in detail ONE reaction you did yesterday.

Agenda

• Do Now/Announcements• UNO presentation• Project Work Time• Exit Ticket

Objectives

• SWBAT list 5 facts about the University of New Orleans

• SWBAT finish awesome review projects!

University of New OrleansWhat do students say?

“UNO? It’s like a family. I mean, you can actually go to school with sixteen

thousand other students and feel right at home."

Where is it?

UNO – Fast Facts!• UNO's Colors are Royal Blue and Silver • The mascot is the Privateer • Approximately 12,000 students; 9,000

undergraduate and 3,000 graduate • About 10% of UNO students come from 49

other states and 97 other countries • Located on the southern shore of Lake

Pontchartrain– only 15 minutes from the French Quarter– UNO occupies a 195-acre campus in one of the

finest residential areas of the city • The student-faculty ratio is 18:1 • Average class size is 22

UNO - Admissions• ACT score of 19 or higher in Math and

18 or higher in English AND one of the following:– ACT composite score of 23 or greater

(SAT I Math + Critical Reading combined score of 1060 or greater) OR

– High school cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater and non-remedial in English and Math subscores OR

– High school graduation rank top 25% of class

• Admissions Homepage

UNO – Enrollment Trends

1959: 2,207 students2005 Pre-Katrina: 17,142

students2005 Post-Katrina: 6,684

students2008: 11,428 students

UNO – Academic Departments

• College of Business Administration

• College of Education and Human Development

• College of Engineering• College of Liberal Arts• College of Sciences

UNO – Interdisciplinary Programs

• Advanced Materials Research Institute• Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

(BAIS)• Diversity Programs• Eisenhower Center for American Studies• European Encounter for College

Freshmen and Sophomores• Program for International and Cross -

Cultural Education• Research Centers• Women's Center• Women's Studies Program

UNO – Student Housing• Freshmen are not required to live on

campus.– However, living on campus is convenient and

fun!• Housing applications are completely

separate from the Application for Undergraduate or Graduate Admission.

• All residents (including freshmen) are allowed to have cars on campus

Housing assignment notices will be mailed in July for the Fall semester

“Living on campus is better than home. You still have all the comforts with

conveniences and your new friends become family.”

UNO – Mmmm…Campus Dining

UNO – Sports

• Baseball (Men’s)• Basketball

(Men’s and Women’s)

• Golf (Men’s)• Swimming and

Diving• Tennis (Men’s

and Women’s)• Volleyball

(Women’s)

Recreation and Intramural Sports

The Department of Recreation and Intramural Sports is committed to delivering quality programs that blend first-class services,

technology, and expertise within a pleasant environment. We provide educational

opportunities that meet the diverse recreational, fitness and wellness needs of our students,

faculty, staff, alumni, and community.

UNO – New Student Orientation

• New Student Orientation (aka Privateer Preview) is designed to assist you with the transition to UNO academic and student life, meet faculty and administrators, and to help you register for your first semester of classes

• Introduces you to university resources, campus facilities, student services, social and recreational activities, and answers any questions that you may have concerning UNO or the college experience

• A chance to make new friends and begin your academic life positively

• All new freshman students attending the University of New Orleans are required to register for and attend an Orientation Program.

UNO – Estimated Expenses

Estimated Expenses: Fall 2008 + Spring 2009

Expenses Resident Non-Resident

Full-Time Tuition &

Fees

$3,488 $10,884

Room & Board

$4,420 $4,420

Books & Supplies

$800 $800

Total $8,708 $16,104

UNO – Schedule a Campus Visit

Visit UNO!

Exit Ticket

1. List five facts about the University of New Orleans.