Honors Daily Opportunities List, Monday, October 22, 2007
The Honors Daily Opportunities List is an official UF e-publication sent
to all students who entered UF as an honors student. Opportunities
listed range from those for freshmen to seniors. To submit an
announcement for posting, please fill out the online form at
www.honors.ufl.edu/honorsdaily.html
Table of Contents
HONORS ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Florida Collegiate Honors Council Writing
Contest:
2. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Discontinuation of Entrepreneurship Minor
in College of Business:
3. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Emergency Contact Information on ISIS
(TODAY):
4. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Honors Course Registration Information:
5. RESEARCH: UF Science for Life Research Awards Competition:
STUDENT HONORS ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
6. SERVICE: St. Francis House Volunteer Opportunity (NEW POSTING):
7. EVENT: SHO General Meeting (NEW POSTING):
EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
8. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Career Options for Economics Majors:
9. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: CISE Career Development Workshop:
10. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Student Affairs Career Expo:
11. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Paying for Law School: Law School
Financial Aid:
12. ANNOUNCEMENT: Student Recycled Art Competition (NEW POSTING):
13. STUDY ABROAD: UF in Utrecht, the Netherlands Info Session
(TODAY):
14. VOLUNTEER: FAB LGBTQ Advocacy Trip Accepting Participant
Applications:
15. LEADERSHIP: Gatorship Applications (NEW POSTING):
16. EVENT: Business Faculty Lunch (NEW POSTING):
17. EVENT: Forum on Property Tax Proposals (NEW POSTING):
18. EVENT: Student Government Renewable Energy Fee Forum (NEW
POSTING):
19. EVENT: Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME)
General Meeting (NEW POSTING):
20. EVENT: Alachua County Fair:
21. EVENT: Society of Physics Students (TODAY):
HONORS ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Florida Collegiate Honors Council Writing
Contest:
The annual Florida Collegiate Honors Council writing contest is seeking
submissions of your best work. Categories for the competition are a)
documented research or critical thinking; b) poetry writing; and c)
fiction writing. First and second place in each category receive $200
and $150 respectively plus all expenses of attending the FCHC conference
in Tampa on February 22-24. Papers will be presented at 7:00pm on
Friday, February 22. You must be present to receive the prize and the
recognition. Full contest rules and conference information is available
at http://www.floridacollegiatehonorscouncil.com . Click on writing
contest for more information.
Submissions must be received in the Honors office (29 Tigert) by
Thursday, November 1. Contact Dr. Drummond at [log in to unmask] for more
information.
2. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Discontinuation of Entrepreneurship Minor
in College of Business:
The Warrington College of Business is discontinuing the Entrepreneurship
minor effective in the Spring term. The WCBA will offer GEB4117 during
the Spring semester for the last time. Accordingly, any student who has
not successfully completed this course by the Spring term will not be
able to complete the minor. They will continue to approve minor
applications for students who have already completed GEB4117, and will
continue to certify the Entrepreneurship minor for any student who has
successfully completed the requirements. If you have any questions,
please contact advisors in the College of Business directly.
3. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Emergency Contact Information on ISIS
(TODAY):
To ensure the class registration process goes smoothly, you should plan
to have the following information on hand before you enter the ISIS
class registration system: work, local home, and emergency contact
information for you and your designated emergency contact (most likely a
relative).
The needed information includes addresses, phone numbers (cell phone
numbers if applicable), and e-mail addresses. All students will be
encouraged to speed the process by providing the information before
their registration time. The update page will be available beginning
October 22 and throughout the registration period on ISIS. An example of
the page can also be found on ISIS.
Please log onto ISIS to take care of this matter prior to honors course
registration on October 25, so you are not slowed down in the system
while trying to register for your honors course.
4. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Honors Course Registration Information:
Time to go to Registration Prep at www.isis.ufl.edu (click on
Registration left hand side) to get the info you need about spring
course registration. Registration for spring classes starts Monday,
October 29. You will find your registration appointment time on ISIS -
this is the date and time you can begin registering for courses on ISIS
(you can register then or any time thereafter until the system closes).
Honors course registration will take place on ISIS on Thursday, October
25 and Friday, October 26 from 9:00am-5:00pm. You will be able to
register for one honors course each day. Early honors course
registration is only available for students who started at UF during
Summer 2006 or later. All other honors students will be able to register
for honors courses during their regular registration time.
The tentative Honors course booklet is now available online at
www.honors.ufl.edu .
You MUST get all HOLDS on your record removed before you can register.
Check ISIS to see if you have any holds on your record. You will not be
able to register for any courses if you have holds on your record.
All Engineering majors must see an Engineering advisor
(http://www.eng.ufl.edu/studentaffairs/advising/index.php) to get their
Advising Hold removed.
Also, freshmen must complete the Alcohol Education Requirement so that
hold can be removed.
Honors advisors are NOT able to remove either of these holds.
5. RESEARCH: UF Science for Life Research Awards Competition:
We are happy to announce that we are now accepting applications for the
next HHMI Science for Life undergraduate research awards competition.
Eligibility this year will be freshmen, sophomores, and any juniors who
are nominated through the OASIS (Minority Affairs) office.
To apply for the award, please go to www.honors.ufl.edu/hhmi and click
on the Fall 2007 Undergrad Award Application link. The deadline for the
next set of awards will be Friday, November 9 at 5:00pm - thanks to many
more units on campus that have joined Science for Life, we will have up
to 100 awards to give!
STUDENT HONORS ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
6. SERVICE: St. Francis House Volunteer Opportunity (NEW POSTING):
On Wednesday, October 24 come cook and serve a delicious taco dinner to
the residents of Gainesville's St. Francis House Homeless Shelter. It's
a great way to meet awesome new people and help out the community! We'll
meet at 4:30pm in Hume Commons and carpool there. The event will finish
around 7:30pm. If you're interested, a sign-up sheet is on the SHO
office door. If you have any questions or concerns, e-mail Rahin at
[log in to unmask]
7. EVENT: SHO General Meeting (NEW POSTING):
Interested in the happenings around Hume? Looking for a way to get
involved at UF? Look no further than the Student Honors Organization's
General Body Meeting. We will be profiling upcoming opportunities to get
involved with social events, community service activities, and more!
The General Body Meeting is also your opportunity as an Honors student
to voice your opinion on anything relating to the Honors Program and
Hume Hall. The meeting is taking place this Tuesday, October 23 at
8:30pm in the Hume classroom.
EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
8. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Career Options for Economics Majors:
The Career Resource Center is sponsoring a workshop on career options
for Economics majors on Tuesday, October 23 at 4:05pm in the CRC, first
floor Reitz Union.
9. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: CISE Career Development Workshop:
The first annual CISE (Computer and Information Science and Engineering)
Career Development Workshop will be held on October 23 at 6:00pm at
Touchdown Terrace inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The event is an
opportunity for computer science and computer engineering students to
meet with top industry representatives. Take advantage of this chance to
interact with company representatives, score internships, co-ops, or
full-time positions, get your resume critiqued, hone your networking
skills, enjoy free food and win amazing door prizes! This event is open
to all CISE, ECE, DAS, and DIS undergraduate and graduate students.
Please RSVP by October 22 and find more information at
www.cise.ufl.edu/careerworkshop
10. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Student Affairs Career Expo:
Imagine working with dedicated people in a diverse work environment, on
the cutting edge of learning, making a difference in people's
lives-that's what a job in Student Affairs is like. Want to learn more
about this profession?
Come to the Student Affairs Career Expo, as part of Careers in Student
Affairs Month in October. There will be opportunities to hear from and
meet UF student affairs professionals and graduate students, obtain
information on various graduate preparatory programs and meet people
like you-interested in making a difference with your career.
Beyond their current positions, these panelists have experience in a
variety of functional areas in student affairs, including Greek Life,
international higher education, student activities, and much more. Hear
from them about work-life balance, finding the right position for your
interests, and the range of traditional and non-traditional
opportunities within the profession of student affairs.
The expo is taking place on Tuesday, October 23 from 3:00-5:00pm in 282
Reitz Union. For more information contact 392-1261
11. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Paying for Law School: Law School
Financial Aid:
Interested in applying to UF Levin College of Law? Curious about
financial aid? This workshop is geared toward informing you about
financial aid options from Levin College of Law. A representative from
UF Levin College of Law will present.
This workshop is taking place on Tuesday, October 23 from 2:00-3:00pm in
200 Academic Advising Center. RSVP is required to
[log in to unmask]
12. ANNOUNCEMENT: Student Recycled Art Competition (NEW POSTING):
Linking Sustainability and Art From Trash to Treasure: Trashformations
2007 is the 9th annual student recycled art competition sponsored by
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, Office of Waste
Alternatives and the Florida Museum of Natural History.
All middle school, high school and college students in Alachua County
are invited to participate.
Winners in each category (middle school/high school and college) will
receive prize money! The award amounts for 1st, 2nd and 3rd are $400,
$300, $200 respectively. Two additional awards will be given in each
category: 1)The Waste Watcher award and 2) The Museum award; each will
award the winner $75.
Applications are due October 25. The awards reception and fashion show
will be held at the Florida Museum of Natural History on Museum Nights:
November 8 from 5:00-9:00pm. For more information about the competition
and event, visit:
http://www.alachuacounty.us/government/depts/pw/waste/watchers/trashform
ations.aspx.
For more information about the Recycle Runway fashion show, visit:
www.colores.us/pulpfashion
13. STUDY ABROAD: UF in Utrecht, the Netherlands Info Session
(TODAY):
Want to spend six weeks this summer in a beautiful city 25 minutes south
of Amsterdam? Meet former participants of this fun and affordable
program on Monday, October 22 at 7:00pm in Dauer 342 for information
about the program and its application. All majors are welcome. Contact
Leigh at [log in to unmask] for more information, or visit
http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/difino/utrecht/general.html
14. VOLUNTEER: FAB LGBTQ Advocacy Trip Accepting Participant
Applications:
Looking for an exciting way to spend your spring break? Interested in or
want to learn more about LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
Queer) Advocacy? Florida Alternative Breaks (FAB) offers students the
unique opportunity to work on community-based service projects dealing
with social issues. FAB is still accepting participant applications for
the LGBTQ Advocacy spring break trip. If interested please turn in a
participant application to the Dean of Students Office.
All applications can be found at our website:
http://www.dso.ufl.edu/studentorgs/fab/applications.php
15. LEADERSHIP: Gatorship Applications (NEW POSTING):
Gatorship is a unique leadership and diversity experience held on
January 18-20. Gatorship is designed for students who want to learn how
to make UF a more inclusive environment. Our expectation is that you are
willing to challenge yourself, take what you learn, and apply it in
meaningful ways to your life.
Applications for Gatorship 2008 are available at
http://dso.ufl.edu/cls/programs/gatorship/ParticipantApplication2008.pdf
and in the Dean of Students Office.
Applications will be due on Friday, October 26 at 4:30pm to Mary Kay
Carodine in the Dean of Students Office (Peabody Hall). For questions,
please contact Amanda Kelly at [log in to unmask] or Aria Woodley at
[log in to unmask]
16. EVENT: Business Faculty Lunch (NEW POSTING):
Business Administration College Council will host our Faculty Lunch on
October 24 in Stuzin 200 from 11:30am-1:30pm. Stop by any time! Open to
all business majors and minors, Faculty Lunch exists to connect our
faculty and students in an informal environment. And, of course, a free
catered lunch is included!
17. EVENT: Forum on Property Tax Proposals (NEW POSTING):
The League of Women Voters of Alachua County/Gainesville and Women For
Wise Growth will co-sponsor a forum on Wednesday, October 24 from
7:00-9:00pm at Oak Hammock, 5100 S.W. Boulevard (off Williston Road).
The title of the forum is The Impact of Property Tax Proposals: What
will be the real consequences for education, health care, social
services and quality of life in Florida? Guest speaker is Karen Woodall,
Director of Outreach & Education, Florida Center for Fiscal & Economic
Policy.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact
[log in to unmask] or call 375-6960.
18. EVENT: Student Government Renewable Energy Fee Forum (NEW
POSTING):
The University of Florida's Student Government Environmental Affairs
Cabinet will be holding a forum on Wednesday, October 24 to discuss the
renewable energy fee referendum that won 78% of voting students' support
last spring. The fee amounts to fifty cents per credit hour to be
invested in renewable energy credits, research, and technology.
The forum begins at noon and will feature speakers including the
drafters of the bill, notable faculty, and Student Government officers.
Following the presentations, we will open the floor to student
questions. Please join us on the Reitz North Lawn at noon to have your
concerns addressed and your opinions heard. Check out
www.ufrenewableenergy.googlepages.com for more information.
19. EVENT: Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME)
General Meeting (NEW POSTING):
SNAME is hosting their next general meeting on Tuesday, October 23 at
6:15pm in MAE-B 238. Dinner provided! Come share the exciting field of
marine engineering with fellow students. Discussion topics will include
solar-powered boat contest, boating social activity ideas, and the
upcoming national conference. Please see our website:
http://grove.ufl.edu/~sname for more information.
20. EVENT: Alachua County Fair:
The Alachua County Fair starts today and runs through October 28! The
admission price is $5 for adults, $2 for children 4-12, and children
under 4 are admitted free. With paid gate admission, visitors may
purchase a $15 armband to ride all of the rides. For more information,
visit www.alachuacountyfair.org or call 352-372-1537. The fairgrounds
are located at 2900 NE 39th Ave.
21. EVENT: Society of Physics Students (TODAY):
It's time for very free and therefore very tasty pizza, again! The
second SPS meeting is on Monday, October 22 at 6:30pm in NPB 2205. We
will be discussing, among other things, a paintball outing, a Physics is
Phun show at an elementary school, and summer research opportunities
with NASA, the National Institute of Standards and Technology in
Washington DC, and National SPS in Washington, DC. You need not be a
physics major to take advantage of the opportunities and pizza.
* *
* *
You can find Honors Daily Opportunity List Archives at
http://lists.ufl.edu/archives/honors-l.html
|
