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Page 4 Features December 1, 2016

‘Get to Know’ from page 1 working hard to turn around that one good turnout. But if success
zations in the Recreation Center’s trend. Of course, it would be a breeds success, Get to Know UNO
gymnasium. Orientation Leaders mistake to read too much into may be a sign of things to come.
took group after group on cam-
pus tours throughout the morning Photos courtesy of Dan Harper/IDS.
and early afternoon.
Top: IDS mascot, Cap’n Horace Pembroke III, gets in on the act.
Those who stopped by the Bottom: Dr. Brooks explains IDS to potential students.
Interdisciplinary Studies table
learned about the degree pro- assistant. It has been my privilege no matter where my path leads,
gram from its director, Dr. Elaine and pleasure to work with the Of- I’ll treasure my time at UNO and
Brooks, Associate Director Dan fice of Interdisciplinary Studies my association with its faculty,
Harper, and Graduate Assistant and IDS students. As I write this, staff, and students. I take comfort
Edie Talley. I don’t know what my next step in knowing the relationships I’ve
will be, but I know I have options. built will last beyond graduation.
“I met several impressive po- Yes, I feel the doubt and insecuri- And I wish all of you the happi-
tential students and familes,” Dan ty that comes with change. I also ness and success you deserve.
said. Many of them signed up for feel the excitement that comes
counseling sessions to determine with exploring new terrain. But Edie Talley, BIS
if IDS is the right fit for them. MFA Candidate

The day was a successful one,
and not just for IDS. Though the
official numbers weren’t in yet, by
noon Hornsby’s smile widened as
he estimated at least twice as many
potential students attended this
year’s open house.

A quick look at enrollment
trends published by UNO’s Office
of Institutional Research explains
his optimism. Fall enrollement in
the five years prior to Hurricane
Katrina hovered around 17,000
students. In 2006, after taking a
huge post-Katrina dip, that num-
ber rebounded to approximately
11,700. It has steadily declined
since. UNO administrators are

‘Moving On’ from page 3
and getting busy. “Don’t think,”
she says. “Do, and do small.” Ac-
complishing small tasks motivates
us to do more. Before we know it,
we have adjusted to our new situa-
tion one small step at a time.

On a personal note, this is my
last month as your IDS graduate