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Every week IELI at UNT creates a weekly memo to tell students about upcoming events.
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IELI WEEKLY MEMOIELI WEEKLY MEMO University of North Texas Intensive English Language Ins tute
Spring I, 2014 Week 7: February 24 – March 2
IELI Weekly Memo: h p://ieli.unt.edu/weekly‐memo
The next mee ng In‐Between TV mee ng will be 12:00 pm ‐1:00 pm, Tuesday and Friday this week in MARQ 210. In‐between TV is an opportunity to watch
American TV shows in order for interna onal students to learn slang, American cultural references, and overall improve conversa on skills in English. Informa onal handouts will be provided! We will be showing the TV show “Chuck”. Feel free to bring your lunch and enjoy American television with us!
Every semester IELI produces a magazine featuring stories wri en by the students of IELI. Students are welcome to submit essays on a topic of their choice. For example, you
could write about an experience in America, a funny story, interview a teacher or another student, or share something about your culture. The deadline for
submissions will be Friday, April 4. Start thinking of topics now! If you have any ques ons, please come by SYMR 202 or
ask your teacher.
Spring II tui on payment of $2,967.00 is due by 3:00 pm on Friday, March 7. A late fee of $50 will be added to your account if payment is not made before 3:00 pm on Friday, March 7. If you would like to sign up for a Payment Plan, you MUST go
to Alissa in SYMR 205 to sign up for an installment agreement BEFORE March 7.
All schedule preferences for the Spring II term must be submi ed online between Thursday,
February 20 and Friday, February 28. When you complete the preference form, you must submit documenta on such as an official
work schedule, your EIS class schedule, or an official le er from your child’s school or daycare to the Main Office, SYMR 204. Go to ieli.unt.edu; log in with your EUID and password. If you have special circumstances, you must submit your request and the appropriate documenta on before the
deadline of February 28, 2014. Very few changes will be able to be made a er the Spring I term begins.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra ‐ Saturday, March 1, 5:30 pm ‐ 11:30 pm. A symphony is a classical music
concert. The concert we are a ending is called “Bolero” and is a collec on of pieces that are described as being of “great beauty”. Sign up and pay in Alissa’s office, SYMR 205 from Monday – Thursday. It will cost
$5 for students, and $20 for friends and family. You must sign up and pay by Thursday, February 27. Remember to dress in your nicest clothes! (Please do not wear flip‐flops, sandals, t‐shirts, or jeans as this
is not considered “formal wear”).
Please return any items you checked out from the IELI Lab (ex: movies, books) before Feb. 28. If you do not return your items to the Lab, you will not receive
your final grade report.
Communica on:
Tuesday, March 4
L0,1,2:12: 00 pm ‐ 2:30 pm
L3,4,5: 8:30 am ‐ 11:00 am
L6: 8:10 am ‐ 12:00 pm
Wri ng:
Thursday, February 27
All Levels: During normal class me for all levels.
Grammar:
Monday, March 3
L0, 3,4,5: 8:30 am ‐10:30
am
L1,2: 11:00 am ‐ 1:00 pm
L6: 1:10 pm ‐ 2:50 pm
Do you have any comments or sugges ons for the Weekly Memo or Weekly Video Memo? Let us know! We are always looking for ways to improve. Stop by SYMR 202 or e‐mail Raven Vincent at [email protected].
IELI Weekly Memo: h p://ieli.unt.edu/weekly‐memo
There will be an Interna onal Ladies Group mee ng on Wednesday, February 26. Meet at the Eagle
Statue at 5:15 pm. Come relax, hang out, and try fun foods! Ladies, have you heard that we have a facebook page?
Add us and stay up to date on all of our events! h ps://www.facebook.com/groups/505491299513475/
Need to prac ce your English? Want to meet with Americans? Students in Levels 0‐2 should come to Conversa on Hour! There will be games and snacks! This is a good way to make
new friends, have fun, and prac ce your English outside of class. Conversa on Hour will be EVERY MONDAY from 4:00 pm ‐5:00 pm in SYMR 260 (The Student Lounge).
This week’s live lectures include: Wednesday, February 26, 2:00 pm ‐3:00 pm in Sage 315.
Presenta on Skills, presented by the Learning Center. Wednesday, February 26, 2014 ‐ 2:00 pm ‐
3:00pm in Ma hews Hall 311. Credit Healthy, presented by the Student Money Management Center.
Thursday, February 27, 3:00 pm ‐ 4:00 pm in Sage 315. Time Management, presented by the Learning Center.
Friday, February 28, 10:00 am ‐11:00 am in Sage 315. Learning Styles, presented by the Learning Center
The Denton mosque is the first mosque ever built in
Texas!
Jujin Matsunari and Mika Nakamura are the Outstanding Students of the Spring 1 Term!
Since moving from Japan and star ng at IELI last fall, Jujin and Mika have worked very hard to improve their English skills, and they can o en be seen par cipa ng in IELI ac vi es and events. Mike Lioy said, “Mika is a good leader among peers, has outstanding study skills, posi ve a tude, and a warm and helpful personality,” Mika’s Level 1 Wri ng teacher , Dan Buller, added, “Mika is very though ul with her teachers and classmates. She’s also very diligent in comple ng her homework.”
Jujin’s Level 2 Communica on teacher, Pat Bull, had this to say about Jujin. “He was never absent or tardy. He always had his homework done. He had a vocabulary average of 99%. When he gave his speaking presenta on, he surpassed anything I could have done. He was thoroughly prepared, and he delivered his presenta on like a professional. He delighted working with all his classmates and helping the more shy students get involved.”
Need to improve your English wri ng skills? This 10 lesson free workshop will benefit your wri ng here at UNT and beyond. The lessons will be EVERY
MONDAY beginning March 3 from 6:00 pm ‐ 7:00 pm and will be taught by Alyssa Hedenstrom. To register, email Ms.
Hedenstrom at [email protected].
Please note that this is FOR MUSIC STUDENTS ONLY.
The last day of Spring I will be Tuesday, March 4. There will be no classes from March 10 ‐ 14 because of Spring Break. The first day of Spring II will be Monday, March 17. If you plan to travel, please do not plan to leave before 5:00 PM on March 4.
There will be a small recogni on
ceremony on Friday, March 7, from 11:00 to
11:30 am in SYMR 203 for the Spring I Level 6
graduates. Students who plan to a end will sign
up in their Level 6 class on Tuesday of Week 7. At the
recep on, the students will be able to pick up their cer ficates,
have refreshments, and take pictures with their classmates.
Please stop by to wish your classmates well!