Honors Daily Opportunities List, Thursday, February 10, 2011
The Honors Daily Opportunities List is an official UF e-publication sent to all students who entered UF as an honors student.
Table of Contents
HONORS OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. ANNOUNCEMENT: Fran's Office Hours Today (NEW POSTING):
2. STUDY ABROAD: UF in Nicaragua Summer Program (NEW POSTING):
3. INTERNSHIP: The Washington Center Info Sessions (NEW POSTING):
4. EVENT: Museum Nights: Under African Skies (TODAY):
STUDENT HONORS ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
5. VOLUNTEER: Teaching Friendship: Honors Goes to School:
6. EVENT: Lunar New Year Celebration (TODAY):
ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
7. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Lecture - Heritage Lost and Found (NEW POSTING):
8. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Master of Science in Finance Program (NEW POSTING):
9. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Preview of Upcoming Legislative Session in Tallahassee (TODAY):
10. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Financial Professional Speaker Series:
11. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Elegance of Science Art Contest:
12. STUDY ABROAD: Summer B at Cambridge University:
13. RESEARCH: UF-HHMI Science for Life Undergraduate Research Awards:
14. RESEARCH: Summer REU at the Great Basin Institute:
15. INTERNSHIP: Gainesville Regional Utilities Corporate Communications (NEW POSTING):
16. INTERNSHIP: Freeman Indonesia Nonprofit Internship Program (NEW POSTING):
17. INTERNSHIP: Summer Extension Service Internships:
18. VOLUNTEER: UF Alzheimer's Outreach: Dates for Patient Visits (NEW POSTING):
19. VOLUNTEER: Volunteers Needed for Regional Science Bowl:
20. LEADERSHIP: Women's Leadership Conference:
21. LEADERSHIP: ODK National Leadership Honor Society:
STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
22. ANNOUNCEMENT: Gator Smiles 5K Cupid Fun Run:
23. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Golden Key Speed-Dating Fundraiser (NEW POSTING):
24. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Student Finance Group (TODAY):
25. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: European Union Club (TODAY):
26. EVENT: RUB Entertainment Presents The Love Game (NEW POSTING):
27. EVENT: Theatre Strike Force Mainstage Show (TODAY):
28. EVENT: The Ghost Writer (TODAY):
HONORS OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. ANNOUNCEMENT: Fran's Office Hours Today (NEW POSTING):
Fran Green will not be holding office hours for National Merit / Achievement or United World College scholars today. Her regular hours are usually Tuesdays, 10:00am-12:00pm, Thursdays 1:00-3:00pm, and by appointment.
2. STUDY ABROAD: UF in Nicaragua Summer Program (NEW POSTING):
An info session for the UF in Nicaragua Program summer study abroad program is taking place on Tuesday, February 15 at 6:00pm in the conference room in the International Center in the HUB. It is one of the Honors study abroad programs. The program director will be there to greet you, and there will be Nicaraguan style snacks, a slideshow about the program with commentary from last years' participants, and a representative of the international center, Rocky Rockwell. If you are interested in Latin America and grassroots development efforts there, this is the program for you. There are no language requirements. Those who have gone to Nicaragua with this program have had life changing experiences. Extensive information is available on the website at www.uf-in-nica.org
3. INTERNSHIP: The Washington Center Info Sessions (NEW POSTING):
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 interning. Summer, Fall, and Spring internships are available in over 2000 public, private, non- profit and government agencies in all fields in Washington DC, London (fall, summer) or Sydney, Australia (summer only). Substantial scholarships and financial assistance available to UF students!
Asha Singh of The Washington Center will be holding two Information Sessions about TWC's program next Monday, February 14 (4th period) and Tuesday, February 15 (6th period) in Little Hall Room 119. 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]
4. EVENT: Museum Nights: Under African Skies (TODAY):
Museum Nights: Under African Skies will take place this Thursday, February 10 from 6:00-9:00pm at the Harn Museum of Art. Join us in celebrating African art and culture and the opening of Africa Interweave: Textile Diasporas.
The evening's offerings will include:
- Adinkra stamping and mask making
- Storytelling by Baba Ona
- Drum performance by Agbedidi
- Pazeni Sauti Africa Choir performance
- Film by Susan Vogel titled "Fold, Crumple, Crush: The Art of El Anatsui"
- Display of fashion by the African Student Union
- Gallery tours and interactive presentations
- Light Refreshments
This evening is made possible by the support of the Center for African Studies in addition to the UF Honors Program and Student Government.
STUDENT HONORS ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
5. VOLUNTEER: Teaching Friendship: Honors Goes to School:
Would you like to spread the virtues of kindness and friendship to the younger people of our world? What about, in the spirit of Valentine's Day, teaching of the importance of love? SHO would like to invite you to a reading day at Metcalfe Elementary on Tuesday, February 15. With students after school, we will be reading old favorites such as The Giving Tree and Rainbow Fish along with doing fun projects and games based on the books.
We will be meeting in Hume Commons at 2:30pm and will be at Metcalfe from 3:00-4:30pm. If you are interested in coming or have any questions concerning the event, please contact Stephen Coy at [log in to unmask] Also, please tell us if you would be able to drive so we can arrange a carpool. Please come out and help teach the children in our community about the wonderful rewards of friendship!
6. EVENT: Lunar New Year Celebration (TODAY):
Want to celebrate the Lunar New Year? SHO will be holding a belated celebration this Thursday, February 10 in Hume Commons. Come on out at 6:30pm for delicious Asian snacks, Chinese checkers, and a myriad of Asian crafts.
ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
7. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Lecture - Heritage Lost and Found (NEW POSTING):
On Monday, February 14 at 4:00pm in 219 Dauer Hall, Kathleen Adams from Loyola University will present: Heritage Lost and Found: Marketing Indonesian Identity Arts in Economically Uncertain Times.
How do heritage arts survive and find markets in economically uncertain times? What are the processes whereby heritage objects are reconfigured when tourist markets and local buyers vanish? This talk explores the strategies heritage entrepreneurs in the Indonesian highlands have drawn upon to amplify their arts beyond the local to the global marketplace. The talk also silhouettes the sometimes paradoxical ways in which identity narratives play into these processes, as well as the ironic role of tropes of "globalization" and "lost worlds."
Kathleen M. Adams is a Professor of Anthropology at Loyola University Chicago and an Adjunct Curator at the Field Museum of Natural History.
8. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Master of Science in Finance Program (NEW POSTING):
On Monday, February 14 at 10:30am in 120 Hough Hall, MSF alumnus, Mr. Steve DeRose, will meet with freshman, sophomore and junior UF students interested in learning more about careers in banking. His talk will focus on the life and work of a banking analyst and the analyst recruiting process. RSVP is suggested, but not required, kelly.herring @ warrington.ufl.edu. All prospective MSF students are strongly encouraged to attend. Mr. DeRose graduated from the MSF Program in 2004. He was a Director at Wells Fargo Securities before recently moving to Tannery Brook Partners, LLC in Charlotte, NC.
Attend an MSF interest session on Tuesday, February 15 at 8:45am in 120 Hough Hall. The MSF Program is looking for University of Florida freshman, sophomores, and juniors with strong GPAs and SAT scores. Early interest in the program is highly recommended. Sessions are typically held once a month. Students accepted to the program are offered graduate level finance courses in lieu of undergraduate courses and benefit from excellent job placement opportunities. Non-finance majors also welcome, such as Statistics, Math and Accounting. See current MSF students here: http://warrington.ufl.edu/fire/programs/msf/placement/resumes.asp
9. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Preview of Upcoming Legislative Session in Tallahassee (TODAY):
Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos will provide a preview of the upcoming 2011 Florida legislative session on Thursday, February 10 at the University of Florida's Bob Graham Center for Public Service at 6:00pm in the Ocora in Pugh Hall.
Haridopolos, who is also a lecturer at UF, has been dubbed a "conservative's conservative" by political pundits. He recently announced that he likely will seek the Republican nomination to run against incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson for the U.S. Senate seat in 2012. Among the most pressing problems facing the legislators when the session begins in March are an estimated $3.6-billion budget shortfall, an unemployment trust fund that's in the red and the highest jobless rate in three decades.
10. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Financial Professional Speaker Series:
On Friday, February 11 at 2:00pm in 120 Hough Hall, the Finance Professional Speaker Series presents Laurence R. Smith, Founding Partner, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Third Wave Global Investors, LLC. Third Wave Global Investors, LLC, is a registered investment advisor specializing in global macro strategies with $375 million. The series is open to all students. Dress is business casual. We ask students to please arrive a few minutes early for seating, stay throughout the presentation, and to keep their desktops clear. For more information on the series including the calendar and past speaker videos, see http://warrington.ufl.edu/fire/programs/msf/speaker/
11. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Elegance of Science Art Contest:
The submission deadline for the third annual "Elegance of Science" art contest sponsored by the University of Florida Marston Science Library is February 28. The contest will showcase the research happening at UF in an imaginative and distinctive format. Current faculty, students and staff as well as alumni are eligible to submit artistic 2-D representations of their scientific research. A panel of judges will award prizes for first, second and third place in addition to a $200 Alumni Prize donated by the UF Alumni Association to entries that creatively merge science and art.
An open house and awards reception to honor the winning artists will be held in the Marston Science Library later in the spring semester. Additionally, winning entries will be displayed at the Marston Science Library, the Health Science Center Library and the contest website throughout 2011.
The contest is co-sponsored by the Health Science Center Libraries, the Architecture & Fine Arts Library and the UF Alumni Association.
For further details and entry form please see http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/msl/art
12. STUDY ABROAD: Summer B at Cambridge University:
Wouldn't you like to put on your resume the fact that you had studied at Cambridge University?!
This is Professor Geoffrey Giles, letting you know that I have just posted a detailed course schedule for the "UF in Cambridge" study-abroad program on my webpage, which also highlights in bold print the many fascinating field trips that are included in the course fee. This is a Summer B program, with accommodation and meals inside one of the colleges of Cambridge University. Please contact me with any questions you have about the program or the application at: [log in to unmask] The new course schedule can be found at: http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/ggiles/cambridge/ufcuschds11.htm
13. RESEARCH: UF-HHMI Science for Life Undergraduate Research Awards:
We are currently accepting applications for the 2011/2012 UF-HHMI Science for Life Undergraduate Research Awards. This award allows talented, motivated, and responsible students at the University of Florida to get a rapid start in research and connect with the most outstanding faculty mentors at UF as early undergraduates.
A stipend of $2000 is provided as well as many other benefits. More information can be found at http://sfl.aa.ufl.edu/ugrad. To apply go to http://sfl.aa.ufl.edu/apps/intramural. The deadline to apply is February 28.
14. RESEARCH: Summer REU at the Great Basin Institute:
The Office of Undergraduate and Interdisciplinary Research (http://environment.unr.edu/), facilitating student involvement in environmental research and education at UNR, and the Great Basin Institute (http://www.thegreatbasininstitute.org/), an environmental research, education and conservation organization, invite applications for the summer 2011 REU program in natural resources - conservation and socioeconomic issues, sponsored by the National Science Foundation.
Overview of Program: Research teams will work in the eastern Sierra region of Nevada, within the Lake Tahoe-Truckee River-Pyramid Lake watershed, on studies ranging from fire effects on watershed restoration to anthropogenic influences on water quality at Lake Tahoe. Participants will be exposed to diverse scientific inquiries and technologies to gain insight into how science informs land and water use policy, management and conservation initiatives.
The program will take place during the ten consecutive weeks of June 6 through August 12. Students in the program will be provided a stipend of $4250, along with housing on campus. The application deadline is Monday, March 7.
Research Topics Include:
* Riparian and rangeland restoration
* Impacts and management of invasive species
* Rephotography (comparing past and current images of an area) analyses of environmental change
* Resource management policy and implementation within the watershed
Eligibility: Qualified undergraduates, who will have junior or senior status and will be a full-time student in the Fall 2011 term, with a combination of coursework in the following disciplines are invited to apply: environmental studies, natural resources, biology, ecology, hydrology, resource economics, and statistics. Participants must be citizens or permanent legal residents of the USA. Review of applications will begin on February 28. Applications received after this date will be considered on a space-available basis.
Contact: For further information, e-mail [log in to unmask] or visit our website at http://environment.unr.edu/undergraduateresearch/opportunities/reu.html for application and mentor profiles.
15. INTERNSHIP: Gainesville Regional Utilities Corporate Communications (NEW POSTING):
Gainesville Regional Utilities is seeking interns for its corporate communications department. Internships begin in either May 2011 or August 2011 and require a commitment of one calendar year. This is a paid position of 20 hours of work per week.
Description of duties:
Researching, editing, writing, design, printing and distribution of GRU's internal newsletter, Front Lines. Writing news releases and pitching stories to the media. Planning special events, such as the Kanapaha Spring Garden Festival. Researching, writing and supervising production of special GRU publications, such as brochures, reports and customer guides. Working on special internal or external projects, campaigns and/or events as needed.
Preferred Skills:
Rising junior, senior, or graduate student. Proficient in Adobe InDesign & Photoshop. Knowledge of AP style and news writing techniques.
Application and More Information:
Please send a cover letter, résumé and a maximum of three relevant writing samples to Amelia Marty at [log in to unmask] If you have questions, please call 352-393-1490.
16. INTERNSHIP: Freeman Indonesia Nonprofit Internship Program (NEW POSTING):
The Freeman Indonesia Nonprofit Internship Program (FINIP) is a fully funded 9-week summer study abroad/internship in Indonesia. Internship fields include economic development, public health, art, education and environmental protection. Interested sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply at http://www.iie.org/programs/finip
There will be two info sessions on Monday, February 14:
- 1:55pm in the HUB 170- UFIC Conference Room.
- 4:30pm in Dauer Hall room 215 (next to Pugh Hall).
17. INTERNSHIP: Summer Extension Service Internships:
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 $14 / hour. For additional information and the application form, go to http://extadmin.ifas.ufl.edu/internship_program.shtml
Application deadline is Friday, February 25. For additional information e-mail Dr. S. Dickison at [log in to unmask] or Dr. Keith Gouin at [log in to unmask]
18. VOLUNTEER: UF Alzheimer's Outreach: Dates for Patient Visits (NEW POSTING):
We serve Alzheimer's patients and families by fundraising for the Memory Walk, a fall event, and visiting patients.
Emeritus of Gainesville (1001 Southwest 62nd Boulevard; across from Woodlands) has thirty Alzheimer's patients. Join us for group activities on the following dates:
Saturday, February 12 starting at 1:00pm.
Saturday, February 19 starting at 1:00pm.
Friday, February 25 starting at 4:00pm.
Expect to spend at least an hour. If interested, e-mail your name, phone number, date you want (as many as you want), and whether you need a ride to Susan Hong at [log in to unmask]
If you wish to be this club's Treasurer, e-mail [log in to unmask] to request an application.
19. VOLUNTEER: Volunteers Needed for Regional Science Bowl:
The Society of Physics Students is hosting the North Central Florida Regional Science Bowl, Saturday, February 26 at the New Physics Building. This Department of Energy competition for high school students will bring 16 teams of the top high school students for a day of quiz bowl-style competition. Volunteers are needed to act as moderators, time/score keepers, rules judges, and science judges as well as general tournament staff.
Volunteers for time/score keepers, and science judges are required to attend one training session either Saturday, February 12 from 10:30am-12:30pm or Saturday, February 26 from 1:00-3:00pm. Moderators and rules judges must attend both. However, in addition to community service hours, all volunteers will receive a free shirt, and delicious lunch the day of the Science Bowl!
For more information or to sign up, please e-mail the volunteer coordinator, Triana Almeyda at [log in to unmask]
20. LEADERSHIP: Women's Leadership Conference:
The Women's Leadership Council will be hosting its 24th Annual Women's Leadership Conference - "Blueprint for Success" on Sunday, February 27 at 10:00am. Registration and optional breakfast begin at 9:00am. The conference offers participants a unique opportunity to improve their leadership skills for their future endeavors. With an array of innovative workshops, ranging in themes from maximizing your potential as a leader to perfecting the art of an interview, and an interactive discussion with our Post-Graduation Success Panel, participants will discover the building blocks they need to become successful leaders in today's society. This year, we proudly welcome UF alumna Diana Diaz, co-anchor of Miami News Channel 7, as our keynote speaker.
Please submit your registration form to Peabody Hall, second floor. Indicate that you are an honors student on your form, as your registration fee is being sponsored by the UF Honors Program.
The registration deadline is February 11.
For more information please visit:
http://www.leadershipandservice.ufl.edu/studentorgs/wlc/conference.php
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=195367393813495
21. LEADERSHIP: ODK National Leadership Honor Society:
The prestigious National Leadership Honor Society Omicron Delta Kappa is now accepting applicants for its Spring 2011 new member class. In order to apply, students must have at least 60 credits (which may include AP/IB credits) and a minimum of 3.5 GPA.
Omicron Delta Kappa recognizes and encourages achievement in scholarship, athletics, campus and community service, social and religious activities, student government, journalism, speech, mass media, and creative/performing arts. ODK's activities include Gators of Tomorrow Outstanding Freshman Recognition Program, as well as annual participation in Day of Difference and numerous social, service, and fund-raising opportunities.
The selections process will consist of an application and interview. Applications are currently available at www.ufodk.com and are due by 11:59pm on Friday, February 11. Please contact Dynora Pierre-Louis at [log in to unmask] with any questions.
STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
22. ANNOUNCEMENT: Gator Smiles 5K Cupid Fun Run:
Gator Smiles is hosting a 5K on campus this Saturday, February 12 starting in the commuter lot on Gale Lemerand Dr. Pre-register at www.active.com ($20). Registration day of race starts at 7:00am ($25), the race starts at 7:30am. All proceeds go to support Love Without Boundaries, which provides orphans in China with life-changing cleft lip/palate surgery, and the UF/Shands Craniofacial Clinic. There will be prizes for top finishers, and the first 50 to register will receive a bag with a water bottle, t-shirt and more.
23. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Golden Key Speed-Dating Fundraiser (NEW POSTING):
Looking for something to do this Valentine's Day weekend? Then let Golden Key help you out with our Speed-Dating Fundraiser this Saturday, February 12 from 4:00-5:00pm at the Reitz Union Colonnade. A $3 donation is strongly encouraged, and all proceeds will go to Relay for Life. Come find your special someone and aid the fight against cancer.
24. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Student Finance Group (TODAY):
On Thursday, February 10 at 6:15pm in 102 Hough Hall, the Student Finance Group will host Raymond James as their featured speakers. MSF 2008 alumnus, Collin Mings, Sr. Research Associate on the Real Estate Team, and Jordan Goetz, an Options Analyst, will be talking about internship opportunities in Equity Research and the full time opportunities at Raymond James, including the Options Program. Students should find this meeting very beneficial for their internship search. Resumes will be accepted.
25. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: European Union Club (TODAY):
The European Union Club on campus is having its first meeting of the semester this Thursday, February 10, at 7:00pm in Anderson 32. Arjen Kratz, a graduate student from the Netherlands, will be speaking about international environmental affairs of the EU and how the Netherlands fits into EU policy. We will also be discussing our upcoming Model European Union competition.
Pizza will be served.
26. EVENT: RUB Entertainment Presents The Love Game (NEW POSTING):
If you're looking for a fun way to spend Valentine's Day with your friends, come out to RUB's Love Game event, where you can sign up to participate in RUB's own version of 'The Dating Game'. Contestants of the game will even win special prizes to share with each other, and if you don't want to play, come watch anyway - we'll have candy and chocolate for you. So enjoy Valentine's day from 8:00-10:00pm in the Orange and Brew with RUB!
27. EVENT: Theatre Strike Force Mainstage Show (TODAY):
For the first time in 3 years...Theatre Strike Force Presents: Mainstage! The biggest comedy event of the semester! An epic 3 night event of free hilarious comedy!
Thursday, February 10; Friday, February 11; Saturday, February 12 - all at 8:00pm.
The show will be a two act extravaganza showcasing improv and sketch comedy. Don't know what improv is? It's made up on the spot comedy made famous by shows like "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Each night will be a completely different show, so be sure to come back for more.
Includes a nightly performance from the TSF long form team The Sunday Group, which will be competing for the national title in Chicago on February 26th.
Guaranteed to be the best show you see all year or your money back. Tickets will be handed out at the door, so be sure to arrive early to get a good seat.
28. EVENT: The Ghost Writer (TODAY):
RUB Entertainment presents: The Ghost Writer, free in the Reitz Union Auditorium on February 6, 7, 9, and 10 at 8:00pm and 10:30pm.
A ghostwriter hired to complete the memoirs of a former British prime minister uncovers secrets that put his own life in jeopardy. Resonating with topical themes, this atmospheric and suspenseful political thriller is a story of deceit and betrayal on every level. In a world in which nothing, and no one, is as it seems, The Ghost quickly discovers that the past can be deadly - and that history is decided by whoever stays alive to write it.
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_AerBW0EcI
To find out about more free events in the Reitz, become a fan of RUB Entertainment on Facebook, follow RUBentertain on Twitter or visit www.union.ufl.edu/rub
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