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Religious Organizations
Offer Comfort, Support
Southeastern Home to Wide Variety of Religious Organizations
Charles Coley
for freshman. The Wesley Many students are not
College organizations Center holds weekly programs aware of the programs these
provide the opportunity forstu- such as Tuesday Night Explor- groups offer. The BSU hold?
dents to become involved on ers, which is a discussion Vespers every Thursday night
campus. These organizations group dealing with topics of at 9. The other Christian orga­
cater to a wide variety of inter­ spiritual concern.
nizations (Catholic Student Orests
and groups. Religious or­ According to Jon ganization, Canterbury Society,
ganizations on any campus of­ Heath, Director of the BSU, Chi Alpha) meet weekly. The
ten recruit the largest number maintaining an active pres­ Church of Christ Student Bible
of students.
ence in campus affairs is one Center also offers weekly pro­
Whatever a student's of the best benefits of joining a grams such as lunches.
beliefs, it is often comforting to religious organization. Heath SOSU is also home to a
share fellowship with those of feels that the organizations do very unique organization, the
similar faith. Southeastern of­ not exist merely for stressing Muslim Student Association
fers a wide variety of religious specific religions and denomi­ (MSA). Although its numbers
organizations and all maintain nations. Rather, they exist in are not large, its members share
an active presence in campus order to give students the op­ fellowship and a deep faith.
affairs.
portunity to worship with Because Islam mandates prayer
Eric Huffman, 98-99 those of similar faith. five times daily, the group gath­
photo by Charles Coley president of Chi Alpha-Assem­ "We're not pushing ers every Friday at 1:00 p.m. for
Mr. David Christy, director of bands, leads the Southeastern Marching Band across the field, bly of God, feels that religious any particular denomination," a special prayer called Jumma.
during a practice session, last week. The marching Band will provide the halftime entertainment, organizations should reflect the Heath said. "Find a local The MSA works in close
as well as the national anthem, at SOSU football games. Under Mr. Christy's supervision, the needs and concerns of the cam­ church and get involved." conjunction with the Interna­
SOSU Marching Band continues to grow each year.
pus. According to Huffman, Both the Wesley Centional Student Association. The
joining these organizations ter (Methodist) and the MSA also works with the Chris­
Financial Aid Available
would be beneficial to any student.
"Just get involved and
Church of Christ Student Bible tian groups on a regular basis.
Center (Alpha Omega) have Whatever a student's be­
off campus facilities. Other liefs maybe, religious organiza­
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check out a little bit of everything,"
Huffman said.
Christian organizations include
the Canterbury Society
tions offer the chance of getting
involved on campus.
SOSU is home to sev­ for Episcopalians and Chi Al­ "Know your belief and
the Federal Pell (Basic) Grant, video. The video is about 20 out a new permit.
eral Christian groups, ranging pha (Assembly of God). then choose an organization that
Federal Supplemental minutes long and covers the Southeastern also offers from the Baptist Student Union "Our goal is to provide will enhance or encourage you
Educational Opportunity basics of having a loan and what alternative types of financial aid to the Catholic Student Orga­ a place of Christian fellowship in thatbelief," Christina Teague,
Grant (SEOG) and the is expected of the students. including Bureau of Indian nization. The BSU also offers where students can come," sophomore English education
Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant "The more they know, the Affairs Grant (BIA) for students activities such as a noon lunch Charles King, Director of the major, said.
(OTAG).
more likely they are to pay it with a degree of Indian on Wednesday and The Door Wesley Center, said.
Loans are monies back," Foster said.
hertiage, and Departmental
provided to students which Students who are Scholarships. Departmental
must be repaid. Generally,
student loans have a low
interest rate and permit long
term repayment.
Southeastern offers two
receiving loans for the first time Scholarships are for students
need to watch the video before who meet academic standards
their paperwork will be in a particular academic field.
processed, Foster said.
According to Foster, the
Another option for best time to apply for financial MEMOS
different types of loans. The students needing assistance is aid is as soon as the new
Federal Perkins loan (NDSL)
as only available during the
summer semester and has a
5% interest rate. The Federal
student employment. The
Federal Work-Study Program
provides part-time
employment for students who
applications come out. New
applications come out before
Christmas, but students cannot
submit them until the first of
The Office for Continuing Education is offering the following computer
courses throughout the Fall '99 semester. For more information, call (580) 924-
0121, ext. 2416
Stafford Student Loan Program are enrolled at least half-time the year.
is divided into two categories and demonstrate financial The majority of financial
based on repayment terms. need.
aid applications require
The Federal Subsidized Regular-University information found on W2
Student Loan allows students Employment provides part- forms or information only
to borrow money from private time employment for students available after taxes have been
lenders, with a variable interest enrolled at SOSU. This done.
..rate. Loans are not repayable program is for students who do According to Foster, the
until you graduate, leave not qualify for employment biggest mistake students make
-school, or drop below half-time. under the Federal Work-Study with financial aid is their
: There is also a six month grace Program.
signature. Students need to
period before repayment Students who wish to use make sure that their parents
-begins.
student employment as and themselves have signed all
The Federal Unsubsidized financial aid must first fill out a the appropriate papers.
Student Loan Program has the work permit. The permits are For students who get
"same terms and conditions as available in the Financial Aid everything in on time, financial
j?the Federal Stafford Loan, Office.
disbursement will be on
• except that the borrower is According to Foster, September 2. For students
• responsible for interest that student workers need to fill out receiving OTAG, disbursement
accrues during deferment a work permit once per will be in October. These
periods and during the six academic year. Because disbursements will be in the
month grace period.
summer semesters are Student Ballroom.
According to Foster, the considered to be trailer For more information
Department of Education semesters, Foster asks that about financial assistance call
requires all students receiving everyone working during the (580) 924 -0121, ext. 2406.
Computers: Microsoft Word
Course No.: 0113-4402
Instructor: Brenda Neyman
No of Classes: 3
Class Meets: September
14- 28, Tuesdays
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Place: M100D
Fee: $80.00 (MOUS
certified textbook
included)
Computers: Microsoft Access
Course No.: 0113-5402
Instructor: Brenda Neyman
No of Classes: 3
Class Meets: October
5-19, Tuesdays
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Place: M100D
Fee: $80.00 (MOUS
certified textbook
included)
Computers: NT 4.0
Course No.: 0113-4782
Instructor: Chuck Easttom
No of Classes: 10
Class Meets: October 12-
December 14, Tuesdays
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Place: M224
Fee: $450.00 (Textbook not included,
available at Campus Bookstore)
Textbook: MCSE NT Server 4 Study
Guide. Matthew Strebe, Charles Perkins
and James Chellis. $49.99
Computers: Office Pro 97 (Quick Course,
not for novice computer users)
Course No.: 0113-1872
Instructor: Lisa Rogers
No of Classes: 6
Class Meets: September 7 - October 12,
Tuesdays
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Place: M100D
Fee: $100 (Textbook included)
loans to watch an introductory summer time, come in and fill
Computers: Microsoft Excel
Computers: PC Upgrade and Repair
Course No.: 0113-6402
Course No.: 0113-2782
Instructor: Brenda Neyman
Instructor: Chuck Easttom
No of Classes: 3
No of Classes: 7
If you like
Class Meets: October 26-
November 9, Tuesdays
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Place: M100D
Class Meets: September 1 - October 13,
Wednesdays
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Place: M224
Fee: $80.00 (MOUS
Fee: $200.00 (Textbook not included,
certified textbook
available at Campus Bookstore)
included)
Textbook: A+ Certification Training
Guide. Charles J. Brooks. $49.99
Computers: Microsoft Powerpoint
Course No.: 0113-7402
Instructor: Brenda Neyman
No of Classes: 3
Class Meets: November 16-30,
Tuesdays
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Place: M100D
Computers: HTML (not for novice computer;
users. Prerequisite: Beginning/Ad
vanced Internet classes)
Course No.: 0113-0202
Instructor: Daniel Moore
No of Classes: 3
Class Meets: October 4,11,18
Mondays
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Place: M203
Fee: $50.00