Honors Daily Opportunities List, Tuesday, October 21, 2008
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
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HONORS ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP / AWARD: Carnegie Junior Fellows Program (NEW POSTING):
2. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Spring Course Registration:
3. ANNOUNCEMENT: Nominate Faculty for HHMI Distinguished Mentor Awards:
4. RESEARCH: HHMI Science for Life Research Awards:
STUDENT HONORS ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT
5. EVENT: Meet Your Major (TODAY):
ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
6. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Teach For America Info Session (NEW POSTING):
7. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Career Workshops for CLAS Majors (TODAY):
8. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Graduate and Professional School Information Day:
9. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Annual Law Symposium (TODAY):
10. VOLUNTEER: Event Planner Needed for Christmas Party at Arbor House (NEW POSTING):
EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
11. ANNOUNCEMENT: Paid Judges Needed for Debate Tournament:
12. ANNOUNCEMENT: Photo Database for Textbooks:
13. STUDENT ORG ANNOUNCEMENT: Undergraduate Philosophy Society (NEW POSTING, TODAY):
14. STUDENT ORG ANNOUNCEMENT: Psychology Club / Psi Chi (NEW POSTING):
15. STUDENT ORG ANNOUNCEMENT: Pre-Optometry Pupils (NEW POSTING):
16. STUDENT ORG ANNOUNCEMENT: Engineers Without Borders (TODAY):
17. EVENT: UF Choral Ensembles Performance:
18. EVENT: Off Campus Life Lunch Series - Car Maintenance (TODAY):
HONORS ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP / AWARD: Carnegie Junior Fellows Program (NEW POSTING):
The Carnegie Junior Fellows Program is a tremendous award for graduating seniors (or students who have graduated during the last academic year) who are interested in political science, economics and international policy. Each year this highly competitive fellowship is given to 8-10 graduates nationwide to work on the Carnegie Endowment's projects such as non-proliferation, democracy building, trade, US leadership, China-related issues and, Middle Eastern studies and Russian/Eurasian studies.
Duties can include conducting research for books, co-authoring journal articles and policy papers, participating in meetings with high-level officials, contributing to congressional testimony and organizing briefings attended by scholars, activists, journalists and government officials. Local deadline is November 24. UF may nominate two students for the national deadline in January.
See http://www.carnegieendowment.org/about/index.cfm?fa=jrFellows for an FAQ list and contact Regan Garner at [log in to unmask] for more the application and related materials.
2. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Spring Course Registration:
Spring registration is approaching quickly. You can view the online schedule of courses at www.registrar.ufl.edu/soc . The course descriptions for honors courses should be available by October 24 at www.honors.ufl.edu
To find your spring registration start time, visit ISIS, www.isis.ufl.edu , and click on "Registration Prep". This is the time you may begin registering for spring courses online. Note that you do not meet with an advisor to register - everything is done on ISIS.
Honors course registration for students in their first three semesters will take place Thursday and Friday, October 30 and 31, from 9:00am-5:00pm. You will only be able to register for an honors course during this time, and you can register for up to one course per day. Honors course registration takes place on ISIS just as you would for your regular courses, www.isis.ufl.edu . Students who have moved beyond their third semester in Honors will be able to register for available honors courses during their regular registration time.
**All students should check ISIS to view any holds.**
All holds must be removed prior to registering for courses. In most cases, an honors advisor *cannot* remove these holds for you.
All engineering majors must meet with an advisor in engineering (*not honors*) to get your engineering advising hold removed. To view the list of engineering advisors by department, visit http://www.eng.ufl.edu/studentaffairs/advising/index.php
All first-year students must remove their alcohol education holds prior to registering. For more information, visit http://www.dso.ufl.edu/nsp/firstyearexperience/msb.php
Please plan ahead now, so there won't be any problems once registration begins.
Remember, if you want to meet with an honors advisor, please call 352-392-1519 to make an appointment, rather than e-mailing an advisor directly.
3. ANNOUNCEMENT: Nominate Faculty for HHMI Distinguished Mentor Awards:
Are you working with an outstanding UF faculty mentor? If so please consider nominating him or her for the next HHMI Distinguished Mentor (HHMI-DM) competition so that he/she might receive an award of $10,000. The DM awards will be based on demonstrated excellence in undergraduate mentoring associated with research in the life sciences.
More information on the HHMI-DM program can be found at http://hhmi.chem.ufl.edu/applications/mentor/DM_Award_Description_Oct_07.pdf . We anticipate awarding 5-6 for UF faculty. To nominate your professor, read the guidelines carefully and make sure you feel he or she qualifies, then send an e-mail to Diana Nolte at [log in to unmask] with a subject line of "I nominate Professor XX for an HHMI-DM award". In the body of the e-mail nomination give the professor's full name, academic department at UF, and e-mail address. Also please compose a sentence or two on why you feel this professor should get an award. If you nominate your mentor, it is a good idea to let him or her know that you've done this.
4. RESEARCH: HHMI Science for Life Research Awards:
We are now accepting applications for the next competition of the HHMI Science for Life undergraduate research awards. For those of you who do not yet have an award, we hope that you have all now connected with a research group and constructed a research plan. Eligibility this year will be freshmen, sophomores, and any juniors who are nominated through the OASIS (Minority Affairs) office. If you are ready, apply early as we make some offers to exceptional candidates immediately rather than waiting until a deadline. The application can be found at http://hhmi.chem.ufl.edu
STUDENT HONORS ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT
5. EVENT: Meet Your Major (TODAY):
Undecided about your major? Come to SHO's Meet Your Major Event! Members of the Honors Mentoring Program will be present to discuss study abroad and internship opportunities associated with various majors. This panel will take place on Tuesday, October 21 from 7:30-9:30pm at Hume.
ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
6. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Teach For America Info Session (NEW POSTING):
In America today, 9-year-olds growing up in low-income communities are already three grade levels behind their peers in higher-income communities.
This is our nation's most pressing problem - and you have the power to change things.
Come learn about Teach For America from three UF alums: Kaitlyn Baldwin; Jillian Yoerges and Chris Fraser on Thursday, October 23 at 6:30pm in the Reitz Union Room 346.
Teach For America urges leaders of all backgrounds and academic majors to join the movement to eliminate educational inequity. To learn more, visit www.teachforamerica.org
7. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Career Workshops for CLAS Majors (TODAY):
The Career Resource Center offers the 4:05 Series for majors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. It is designed to help you learn about the value of your degree, the marketability of your skills, the career opportunities available, and the successful job search techniques.
We strongly encourage you to attend this series and will be happy to answer any major or career specific questions you may have.
All workshops are held in the Career Resource Center, first floor Reitz Union, at 4:05pm.
This week, workshops are offered on Monday, October 20 and Tuesday, October 21. To view other upcoming workshop dates, please visit http://www.crc.ufl.edu/students/workshops.aspx
8. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Graduate and Professional School Information Day:
Every year the Career Resource Center hosts Graduate and Professional School Information Day for UF students and alumni. Representatives from more than 100 colleges and professional schools attend this event. GAP Day is a great opportunity for all individuals interested in learning more about graduate school options, post-baccalaureate degree programs and financial assistance.
This year's GAP Day is taking place on Wednesday, October 22 from 10:00am until 2:00pm in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom. To view the list of participating schools, visit http://www.crc.ufl.edu/Students/careerfairs/gapday.aspx
9. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Annual Law Symposium (TODAY):
Phi Alpha Delta will be hosting UF's annual Law Symposium at 7:00pm on Tuesday, October 21, in the Pugh Hall Ocora Room (front atrium). The event will host law schools from all over the country. Some of the schools participating include UF, FSU, FIU, Stetson, Boston College, Emory, St. Thomas, University of Texas, American, and Atlanta's John Marshall. Guests will have the chance to participate in a question and answer session and meet with the schools individually.
10. VOLUNTEER: Event Planner Needed for Christmas Party at Arbor House (NEW POSTING):
Arbor House provides housing and support services for homeless mothers and their children. A Christmas Party is scheduled for Friday, December 5 at 6pm. An event planner is needed to coordinate decorating, set-up, solicitation of food and invitations for 60 guests. Contact Andrea at [log in to unmask]
EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
11. ANNOUNCEMENT: Paid Judges Needed for Debate Tournament:
Interested in being entertained by the best high school speakers and performers in the country? Want to make quick and easy cash? The Florida Blue Key Speech and Debate Tournament is looking for judges for the weekend of October 31-November 2. Each round judged will pay $10. Judge applications are now available in the Florida Blue Key Office, room 312 in the Reitz Union. If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Recruitment, Ryan Ross, at [log in to unmask] . Judges will be required to attend a 2 hour judge training session.
12. ANNOUNCEMENT: Photo Database for Textbooks:
As part of an ongoing attempt to engage students in the publishing process, Pearson is introducing a new project called Sparrow. Upload your photographs (or just a photograph) and/or artwork into http://www.pearsonhighered.com/photosub/login , which is used by editors across all disciplines. Anyone who enjoys taking pictures of their friends, nature, sports, or life in general is encouraged to submit their work.
As long as you submit an accepted photo, you will receive a 25% discount on Pearson textbooks. Also, if your image is chosen to be published, you will also receive a complimentary copy of the textbook to show friends and family.
Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions or would like more information. You can reach Sasha Rodriguez by e-mailing: [log in to unmask]
13. STUDENT ORG ANNOUNCEMENT: Undergraduate Philosophy Society (NEW POSTING, TODAY):
The Undergraduate Philosophy Society is meeting today, October 21, at 7:30pm in the philosophy library on the third floor of Griffin-Floyd Hall. Our speaker this week will be graduate student Jared Poon. He will be giving a talk on the compatibility of Evolution and Ethics. Refreshments will be served.
If you have any further questions, contact Sean Armil at [log in to unmask]
14. STUDENT ORG ANNOUNCEMENT: Psychology Club / Psi Chi (NEW POSTING):
The next meeting of the Psychology Club/Psi Chi Honor Society will be held this Wednesday, October 22, at 7:20pm in New Physics Building room 1001.
Our guest speaker for this meeting is Wendy Gray, a fifth-year grad student in UF's clinical psychology program specializing in pediatric psychology. She will discuss joining professional organizations and applying to graduate school. Again, this meeting will be useful if you're considering applying to grad school in the future. Come with questions!
This is your last chance to pay your dues, so make sure to come with your membership fees!
15. STUDENT ORG ANNOUNCEMENT: Pre-Optometry Pupils (NEW POSTING):
Pre-Optometry Pupils will be holding a meeting on Wednesday, October 22 at 7:30pm in CSE E222. An admissions officer from State University of New York College of Optometry will be there to make a presentation. This is a great opportunity for pre-optometry and pre-health students. Please contact Sarah Bassett at [log in to unmask] if you have any questions or would like more information.
16. STUDENT ORG ANNOUNCEMENT: Engineers Without Borders (TODAY):
Engineers Without Borders will be having a general body meeting on Tuesday, October 21 at 7:30pm in Frazier-Rogers 122. At this meeting we will have opportunities for you to join engineering research projects, learn about/ask questions/apply for our international engineering projects in Cambodia or Macedonia, find out how to get involved with our numerous local projects in Gainesville, get information about joining our fundraising committees, and much more. All majors are welcome to come! Snacks will be provided!
Contact Shira Glabman ([log in to unmask]) with any questions or if you would like to receive e-mails from EWB about upcoming meetings/projects.
17. EVENT: UF Choral Ensembles Performance:
Dr. Mihoko Tsutsumi conducts two of the University of Florida's premier choral ensembles in works by various composers from around the world. The University of Florida Women's Chorale and Men's Glee Club present their annual fall concert at 7:30pm on October 22 at the University Auditorium, next to Century Tower.
The evening's program will include an eclectic collection of genres, styles and works originating from Asia, South America and all over the world. The UF Men's Glee Club will begin the evening with a selection of songs, followed by the UF Women's Chorale. The concert will conclude with a performance by the combined choirs.
The University of Florida Men's Glee Club at the College of Fine Arts School of Music is the oldest performing ensemble at the university. It performs music from the traditional glee club repertoire, as well as a broad spectrum of works from light classical to popular styles, offering several performances throughout the academic year. The Women's Chorale is a large ensemble that sings a wide variety of music including classical, popular, and Broadway styles. It also performs several times throughout the academic year.
Admission is $8 for adults and free for students, faculty and staff with valid I.D. Tickets are available by calling 352-392-ARTS (2787) or through ticketmaster.com
18. EVENT: Off Campus Life Lunch Series - Car Maintenance (TODAY):
Do you own a car but have no idea how to take care of it? Come grab lunch with the Office of Office Campus Life. On Tuesday, October 21 at 11:45am, we will be holding a presentation on car maintenance where students will see a local mechanic work on a car and ask questions about taking care of their own car. The event will take place at the Dean of Students Office by the Plaza of the Americas and Jimmy John's Subs will be provided. For more information on the lunch series, check out our website at http://www.dso.ufl.edu/offcampus/lunchseries.php
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