Three Fast Approaching Deadlines

Today’s news flits by in three tight paragraphs packed to the brim with important dates. Don’t let the deadlines sneak by without marking your calendar.

MAE Capstone and Thesis Information Session

Students in the MAE program who will be presenting a capstone or thesis must attend an information session on September 21st from 10:00 to 12:00 pm. The session will be hosted in the SAC in room 240. After two short hours you’ll be prepared with the information you need to successfully pursue your thesis or capstone project.

Degree Conferral

Students preparing to graduate must have their applications in for degree conferral by October 1st. Remember to apply online through the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Follow this link to review the seven quick steps to degree conferral.  Be sure to check with Jan Hickey before applying to make sure you meet all of the requirements.

Visiting Writer

Michael Paterniti comes to campus on Tuesday, September 24th. Paterniti is a New York Times bestselling author of The Telling Room and Driving Mr. Albert: A trip Across America with Einstein’s Brain.  His work has appeared in many different publications including The New York Times, National Geographic, Harper’s, Outside, Esquire, and GQ. He has been nominated eight times for the National Magazine Award and is the recipient of a National Endowment of the Arts grant and Two MacDowell fellowships.

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet a well-traveled writer and entrepreneur who constantly seeks out new stories and ways to promote literature. Look to Ex Libris in the coming days as there has been a room change. We’ll be sure to let you know where Michael Paterniti will be once we have a location.

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