Honors Daily Opportunities List, Friday, January 29, 2010
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Table of Contents
HONORS OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. INTERNSHIP: The Washington Center Info Session:
ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
2. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: UF College of Dentistry-Summer Learning Program:
3. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Harn Museum of Art - Gallery Talk:
4. INTERNSHIP: Summer 2010 Everglades Restoration Internship:
5. INTERNSHIP: Florida Cooperative Extension Service/Graham Center for Public Service Internship Program:
6. VOLUNTEER: UFSIFE/Junior Achievement Day of Difference:
7. LEADERSHIP: Reitz Scholars (NEW POSTING):
8. LEADERSHIP: Student Government Qualifying:
STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
9. ANNOUNCEMENT: Shabbat at Hillel--Learners service (TODAY):
10. ANNOUNCEMENT: Christian Study Center Spring Lecture Series:
11. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Young Professionals New Member Recruitment (NEW POSTING):
12. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Pi Mu Epsilon (NEW POSTING):
13. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Recurso (NEW POSTING):
14. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Poetry Collective:
15. EVENT: AM/FM Gainesville Music Showcase:
16. EVENT: International Jam:
17. EVENT: Accent Speaker's Bureau Presents Josh Shipp (TODAY):
HONORS OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. INTERNSHIP: The Washington Center Info Session:
Interested in politics, public policy, international relations, business, health care, non-profits, education, or the arts? The Washington Center (TWC) allows UF students to earn academic credit while working in Washington, DC. Summer, Fall, and Spring internships are available in over 2000 public, private, non- profit and government agencies in all fields. Scholarships and financial assistance available! Conor Shapiro of The Washington Center will be holding two information sessions about TWC's program next Monday and Tuesday, February 1 and 2 during 9th period (4:05pm) in Little Hall Room 117. UF liaison Regan Garner will also be available to answer questions. For more information, please see www.twc.edu or e-mail Regan at [log in to unmask]
ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
2. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: UF College of Dentistry-Summer Learning Program:
The UF College of Dentistry sponsors a two-week, well-organized program for minority students in their freshmen or sophomore year of school who have a serious interest in dentistry called the "Summer Learning Program". The students in this program meet our students, work in the simulation laboratory and participate in seminars conducted by our professors. We also focus on the admissions process: the students complete a first draft of their personal statement while they are here and practice interviewing skills. They also receive specialized Dental Admissions Test (DAT) prep and take a practice DAT.
We offer free housing and a small stipend to the participants as well as lunch tickets. Also, this program is a wonderful opportunity for networking within the college. This year, our program runs from July 7-16. The deadline for applications is March 1. Please see more about our program through this link: http://www.dental.ufl.edu/Offices/Student_Multicultural_Affairs/outreach_programs_Summer_Learning_Program.php
Among the qualifications for acceptance into the program is a solid academic background in the sciences and particularly in Chemistry and Biology. One of our goals is to reach out to the diverse minority student population on Florida's campuses who have strengths in these areas.
3. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Harn Museum of Art - Gallery Talk:
The Harn Museum of Art on campus presents a gallery talk by Dan Perjovschi on Sunday, January 31 at 3:00pm
Artist-in-residence Perjovschi will explain his unique mural, commissioned and created for Project Europa: Imagining the (Im)Possible. The artist's work satirizes the politics and culture in Europe while drawing parallels to the United States and specifically to Gainesville and Florida. This gallery talk is a great opportunity to gain insight into the artist's work and artistic process as he explores the work-in-progress unfolding on the walls.
4. INTERNSHIP: Summer 2010 Everglades Restoration Internship:
The Arthur R. Marshall Foundation and Florida Environmental Institute, Inc. are now accepting applications for its 2010 Arthur R. Marshall Summer Intern Program. Deadline for receipt of applications is the close of the business day on Wednesday, March 31.
This internship is based on the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) implementation and related events. As 2010 has been declared the Year of the Everglades, this should be a most exciting year for the 2010 Summer Interns selected. For further information, contacts and an online application, please click on this link:
http://www.artmarshall.org/getinvolved/internship.php
The internship is open to all interested graduate and undergraduate students in the environmental scientists and related fields.
Students selected will play an interactive role as an interdisciplinary team in the CERP-related River of Grass Workshops held by the South Florida Water Management District in an ongoing process. For additional information, please click on this link: www.sfwmd.gov
5. INTERNSHIP: Florida Cooperative Extension Service/Graham Center for Public Service Internship Program:
Students participating in this paid summer internship will work with County Extension faculty to deliver educational programming throughout the state of Florida. Each of Florida's sixty-seven counties has an Extension Office. Program areas include: Agriculture, Natural Resources and Food; 4-H Youth Development; Individual and Family Development; Florida's Environment; Sustainable Landscapes and Sustainable Living.
Interns should be college juniors and seniors and have a 2.8 GPA. Interns are not limited to a major in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences; the internship will also be of interest to those minoring in Public Leadership through the Graham Center for Public Service or potential minors.
The internship is forty hours a week for eight weeks and will pay $12 / hour. For additional information and the application form, go to http://extadmin.ifas.ufl.edu/internship_program.shtml
Application deadline is February 26. For additional information e-mail Dr. S. Dickison at [log in to unmask] or Dr. Keith Gouin at [log in to unmask]
6. VOLUNTEER: UFSIFE/Junior Achievement Day of Difference:
Looking to get involved in the Business School? or a Community Service opportunity?
SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise) has partnered with Junior Achievement to plan JA Day of Difference, which will be held Friday, March 26. This day will be spent educating and inspiring elementary children (in grades K-5) about business, economics and free enterprise. Last semester, over 190 students from the University of Florida volunteered in 108 classes at 14 different Alachua County Elementary schools. Not only is it an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children, but it's an opportunity to build your resume at the same time!
This opportunity qualifies for the Disney Give a Day Get a Day promotion! For anyone interested in volunteering, please visit the following website to register before February 9:
http://www.ufsife.com/DayofDifference.html
7. LEADERSHIP: Reitz Scholars (NEW POSTING):
The J. Wayne Reitz Scholars Program is established to recognize and encourage academic achievement, leadership, and service among undergraduate students at the University of Florida. The program is named in honor of Dr. Reitz, who served as President of the University of Florida from 1955-67. Up to 25 undergraduate students will be selected as "Reitz Scholars" each year. Emphasis will be placed upon identifying students from a broad spectrum of university life, including academic, political, religious, recreational, and service organizations with outstanding records of community service and leadership.
Reitz Scholars will receive an annual scholarship in the amount of $1,500. Each year, the students will participate in a themed learning community revolving around a designated topic and will enroll in a 1-credit course which meets weekly on Wednesdays, 9th period during the academic year. The program requires attendance at weekly class meetings, two retreats, and other activities for the Reitz Scholars. Becoming a Reitz Scholar means regular participation and being paired with a faculty mentor for individual support. Applications are due February 19. http://www.ufsa.ufl.edu/honawr/reitz/reitzapplications.shtml
8. LEADERSHIP: Student Government Qualifying:
Qualify to run for a Student Senate seat or Executive positions! Slating is from 9:00am to 5:00pm on Friday, January 29, Monday, February 1, and Tuesday, February 2 in the Reitz Union room 284.
Find out what Student Government does for students and what the different parties stand for. All those interested in running for Senate must attend slating, and everyone is welcome and encouraged to stop by. Free food provided.
STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
9. ANNOUNCEMENT: Shabbat at Hillel--Learners service (TODAY):
Hillel invites you to celebrate Shabbat with other Jewish students and learn about Tu B'Shvat, the Jewish holiday celebrating trees. Students will gather at 7:00pm at Hillel, and services will start at 7:15pm. There will be a Reform service, a Conservative service and a learners service about the history and meaning of Tu B'Shvat and Jewish environmentalism. Free Kosher dinner will be served after services at 8:30pm.
Hillel is located at 2020 W. University Ave., across from the O'Connell Center. Please contact [log in to unmask] with any questions.
10. ANNOUNCEMENT: Christian Study Center Spring Lecture Series:
The Christian Study Center announces its spring lecture series on Social Science, Religion, and Human Flourishing from January 25 through March 1. All lectures take place on Mondays at 8:00pm in the classroom of the Christian Study Center, located at 112 NW 16th Street (just one block north of University Avenue). Visit christianstudycenter.org or call 352-379-7375 for updates or more information
February 1: ""Faith and Science, Faith in Science: The Place of Religion in the Social Sciences"" by Mitch Hart, Alexander Grass Chair in Jewish History, Department of History, UF
11. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Young Professionals New Member Recruitment (NEW POSTING):
The Young Professionals organization is meeting on Monday, February 1 from 7:30-8:30pm in
Matherly 14.
Join us at our kickoff meeting! All majors are welcome to come out and learn about professionalism and make new connections. The meeting will include a networking activity and free pizza will be provided.
12. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Pi Mu Epsilon (NEW POSTING):
Pi Mu Epsilon's first meeting of the spring semester is coming up. It will take place on Monday, February 1 at 5:00pm in LIT 339 (Atrium). There will be pizza/drinks, and senior James Crooks will be speaking on research that he has conducted as an undergraduate here at UF. Here is the title and abstract:
Title: Zero-Knowledge Proofs, or How an anonymous spy proves his identity
Abstract: Most of us are familiar with cryptography and computer security at some level; if nothing else, myufl is always nagging about password changes! However, whenever you enter your password into any system for verification, you have to trust that your verifier isn't going to steal that information. Could there be a way to prove that you actually have access to a system, that is, prove that you actually are yourself, without revealing your name?...
13. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Recurso (NEW POSTING):
Recurso's first general body meeting of the semester is taking place on Tuesday, February 2 at 7:00pm in FLI 105. Are you passionate about international development and aid? Do you want to get involved on campus and meet like-minded peers? Visit our website at recursouf.wordpress.com
14. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Poetry Collective:
The Poetry Collective will be holding its first meeting this Saturday, January 30. We'll be meeting by the Turlington potato at 2:00pm. This first meeting will be mainly informational, and (of course) non-English majors are welcome.
Anyone with questions may contact us at [log in to unmask]
15. EVENT: AM/FM Gainesville Music Showcase:
The AM/FM Music Showcase is a free, one-day festival happening this Sunday, January 31 from 1:00-9:00pm at 8 Seconds (on the corner of W. University Ave and S.W. 2nd St), and it's absolutely free. All we are asking is that you help us spread the word by passing this e-mail along to students, family and friends so we can try and raise as much money as possible. There are 13 bands including Moodhosa, Paxico Via Mexico, The Footlights, Michael Claytor and His Friends, Bang Bang Boom and D.P. All we ask is that the community respond by coming to our festival and giving 1 dollar. All of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders.
For more information on AM/FM please visit our Facebook site: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=212795711087&ref=nf or e-mail [log in to unmask]
16. EVENT: International Jam:
The world is in Gainesville!
Come out for our biannual event, International Jam, this Saturday, January 30 from 8:00pm-12:00am in Weaver Basement. International Jam is an international dance party with DJ's from Palestine and Chile. It will be a night to remember!
Social starts 8:00pm, and the dancing starts 9:00pm.
For more info, check our Facebook event, http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=270101458480&index=1, or e-mail David U Johnson at [log in to unmask]
17. EVENT: Accent Speaker's Bureau Presents Josh Shipp (TODAY):
Josh Shipp uses his personal story of triumph over tragedy to inspire youth to overcome life's struggles and live life to the fullest. After serving as State DECA President and on the School-to-Work student advisory committee, Josh committed his life to helping others achieve their goals. He has spoken to audiences of up to 27,000 and shared the stage with comedians such as Bill Cosby. He has also recently hosted a reality show called Prom Date, written his own book, and coauthored three teen leadership books. He has also been the focus of various articles, interviews and a subject for other authors. He will deliver his humorous yet profound messages about life in the Reitz Union Rion Ballroom on Friday, January 29. Doors open at 7:00pm, and the show will begin at 8:00pm.
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