1. Do Now – April 23, 2009
What are the four types of evidence that we can use to know a chemical reaction has taken place?
Describe in detail ONE reaction you did yesterday.

2. Agenda Do Now/Announcements UNO presentation Project Work Time
Exit Ticket

3. Objectives SWBAT list 5 facts about the University of New Orleans
SWBAT finish awesome review projects!

5. University of New Orleans What 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."

6. Where is it?

7. 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

8. 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

9. UNO – Enrollment Trends
1959: 2,207 students
2005 Pre-Katrina: 17,142 students
2005 Post-Katrina: 6,684 students
2008: 11,428 students

10. UNO – Academic Departments
College of Business Administration
College of Education and Human Development
College of Engineering
College of Liberal Arts
College of Sciences

11. 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

12. 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.”

13. UNO – Mmmm…Campus Dining

14. 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)

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. UNO – Estimated Expenses
Estimated Expenses: Fall Spring 2009
Expenses
Resident
Non-Resident
Full-Time Tuition & Fees
$3,488
$10,884
Room & Board
$4,420
Books & Supplies
$800
Total
$8,708
$16,104

18. UNO – Schedule a Campus Visit
Visit UNO!

19. Exit Ticket
List five facts about the University of New Orleans.