search articles:     from the issue of September 28, 2006         MID-SEMESTER CHECK Freshmen (from left) Victoria Nguyen, Jenny Ross, Sarah Wanek and Kathryn Meade listen as Jake Kirkland Jr., assistant director of Career Services, discusses the selection of a major during the Sept. 25 Mid-Semester Check in the Nebraska Union. The four-evening event (Sept. 25-28) is expected to draw more than 1,300 first-year students. Photo by Troy Fedderson/University Communications. GO TO: ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 28 NEWS HEADLINES FOR SEPTEMBER 28 Arts and Sciences dean to step down MID-SEMESTER CHECK Nafisi's two-day visit leaves lasting impression Study explores Wal-Mart's effect on communities Chemistry event draws alumni back to campus Estimated value of Kooser column clears $1 million grow Mentors teach sustainable grazing practices Police seek information on stolen war memorial Serving students training sessions begin Oct. 1 Verbatem 732582S36223X