OASES to celebrate Adult Student Week

Adult Student Week is Nov. 2-6, and the Office of Adult Students and Evening Services (OASES) is scheduling several events as part of its celebration.

The observance kicks off from 4 to 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 2; adult and nontraditional students are invited to join OASES for pizza and cookies in the Barnard Building, Room 106.

Other events scheduled for the week include “Chat with an Advisor,” a movie night and career and financial planning workshops. More details are on the OASES website.

“Adult Student Week is an opportunity for us to celebrate and focus on our nontraditional students, many of whom have either started or returned to college later in life,” said Janet Daniel, OASES director. “Many students who were unable to complete their degree initially now need to transition into new career fields. And often, family obligations and financial constraints must be balanced for them to pursue their studies. But UNC Charlotte has a steadfast commitment to serving the needs of these students – our founding as the Charlotte Center in 1946 was in part to educate World War II veterans.”

The Office of Adult Students and Evening Services assists in recruiting and retaining a diverse, adult student population. The office offers academic advising, mentoring, scholarships, specialized courses and social and educational programming designed specifically for adult and nontraditional students. The 49er Finish Program and the Alpha Sigma Lambda and Pinnacle honor societies are administered through OASES.