West Press Deadline, Aug. 31
All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to send in submissions for the September issue of the West Press. The submission deadline for story ideas including club events, recent publications, class projects and any UH West O‘ahu items of interest is Monday, Aug. 31. Please send all submissions and questions to westpress@uhwo.hawaii.edu.

E-Building Classrooms Renumbered
The E-Building classrooms were recently renumbered to run consecutively with the E-Building faculty office numbers. E-101 (formerly E-106) starts on the right-hand side when facing the building and continues to E-102 (formerly E-105) and so forth, through E-108, at the Diamond Head end of the building. To view the campus map indicating the newly numbered classrooms, visit http://www.uhwo.hawaii.edu/map

Classroom assignments have been added to the fall schedule of classes. Students should check the online schedule to confirm room locations.

U-Pass Reduced Rate Bus Pass Available
to UH West O‘ahu Students
Do you ride TheBus? As a UH West O‘ahu student, you are eligible to purchase a U-Pass reduced-rate bus pass tailored to the needs of Hawai‘i’s university students. The pass is valid now – Dec. 31 for $100. Bring your valid student ID to the Dean of Student Services office, room A-108. Passes are available for purchase (cash only) until Sept. 30.

Travel the World in 17 Weeks! Register for Survey of World Literature I (ENG253)
Travel the world through the study of world literature. Journey to the Arabian penninsula with the ancient epic hero Gilgamesh. Visit ancient Egypt and read the Bible in its original culture. Discover the classic epic poetry and drama of Greece and Rome. Explore ancient wisdom from China and India, and then move forward in time through medieval period works – Arabian Nights to Chaucer to Sei Shonagen. Complete the journey in the Renaissance, reading great works of the early modern world around the globe. ENG253 Survey of World Literature I (MW 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.) meets the DL requirement and requirements for Humanities majors and English majors. For more information, contact Professor Machosky “Dr. B” at machosky@hawaii.edu

UH West O‘ahu Freshman Festivities



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UH West O‘ahu 2009-2010 General Catalog Available Online
The UH West O‘ahu 2009-2010 General Catalog is available for viewing online at http://www.uhwo.hawaii.edu/catalog

No‘eau Center for Writing, Math & Academic Success Summer Hours
The newly named No‘eau Center for Writing, Math & Academic Success offers writing help by appointment and online through today. Call 454-4736 to schedule an appointment or submit your writing sample online at http://www.uhwo.hawaii.edu/onlinetutoring

Student Services Office Summer Hours
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The office will be open after 4:30 p.m. for Compass Testing. For more information, call 454-4700.

West Press Express
The West Press Express will resume a bi-monthly schedule beginning Friday, Aug. 28. To submit a West Press Express listing, fill-in the submission form here and email to westpress@uhwo.hawaii.edu by noon on Friday the week before the next Friday’s distribution date.

Career Services Update
UH West O‘ahu Career Services is no longer staffed but students can access handouts on majors, practicums, job or graduate school search, resumes and interviews, and more at the Career Resources website at http://www.uhwo.hawaii.edu/career2.  

For information on job opportunities for college students and graduates, visit the College Connections website at http://www.collegeconnections.org/jobs.html

Need financial aid? There’s still time to apply for the fall semester! Visit http://www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the 2009-2010 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be sure to indicate the UH West O‘ahu school code 014315. For FAFSA assistance, contact the Financial Aid Office at 454-4700 or finaid@uhwo.hawaii.edu.

Financial aid funds will be directly applied to outstanding UH West O‘ahu tuition and fees for the fall semester for students who have been approved for aid. If enrolled at another UH campus, a separate payment is required for those charges. Students should complete a “Concurrent Enrollment Form” at the Student Services Office to apply for courses to be considered for financial aid at other UH campuses.

To determine financial aid and refund status, visit the MyUH Portal and click on the “Financial Aid” link.

The Fall 2009 Census date for financial aid is Monday, Sept. 14. Once the Census arrives, financial aid will be based on the student’s enrollment as of that date. Any enrollment changes after completion of the Census may jeopardize continued eligibility for financial aid.

Want your financial aid refund sooner? Sign up for “eRefunds” online through the MyUH Portal to have the refund directly deposited into your bank account.