Honors Daily Opportunities List, Tuesday, February 14, 2012
The Honors Daily Opportunities List is an official UF e-publication sent to all members of the UF Honors Program.
Table of Contents
HONORS OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Student Assistant Needed:
2. ANNOUNCEMENT: UF Honors Magazine Call for Submissions (NEW POSTING):
3. ANNOUNCEMENT: Walk-in Advising and Honors Daily Hiatus:
HONORS STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. EVENT: Honors Without Borders (NEW POSTING):
5. EVENT: Honors on Thursday: Internships and Resumes (NEW POSTING):
6. EVENT: SHO Sundaes on Sunday:
7. EVENT: UF Honors Relay for Life Meeting:
ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
8. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: MSF Combined Degree Program (NEW POSTING):
9. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: UF Engineering Fair (NEW POSTING):
10. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Civil Debate Wall:
11. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: CRC FUSION Series (TODAY):
12. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Graduate Programs in Education Info Session:
13. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: What to do while waiting on decisions' Workshop:
14. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Marston Science Library Workshops:
15. STUDY ABROAD: Summer B in Utrecht (NEW POSTING):
16. STUDY ABROAD: UF in Fez (NEW POSTING):
17. INTERNSHIP: Internships with IFAS Extension (NEW POSTING):
18. INTERNSHIP: International Internship Seminar:
19. VOLUNTEER: CLS Service Consultations:
20. VOLUNTEER: Science Bowl Volunteers Needed:
STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
21. ANNOUNCEMENT: Florida Alternative Breaks Online Auction Fundraiser (NEW POSTING):
22. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Women's Student Association (NEW POSTING):
23. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: The Dynamo:
24. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Health Occupations Students of America:
25. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Pre-Legal Honor Society (TODAY):
26. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Habitat for Humanity (TODAY):
27. EVENT: Mr. Engineer Pageant (NEW POSTING):
28. EVENT: International Mother Language Day Show:
HONORS OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Student Assistant Needed:
The Honors Office is hiring a student assistant who can start immediately. You must be available from 12:50-5:00pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, no exception. Please do not apply if you cannot work during those times, otherwise your application will not be reviewed. Preference will be given to students who potentially could work with Honors long-term (i.e. freshmen and sophomores).
We're looking for responsible, professional honors students who work well with others and enjoy plenty of interaction with students and their parents. Customer service experience is a plus! Applicants must be comfortable with computers as well, particularly with the Microsoft Office suite. Historically the Honors Program's most successful student assistants have demonstrated strong leadership skills and have exhibited careful attention to detail in every aspect of the job. While working in the office, student assistants will answer phones, assist with Preview, and handle administrative tasks as needed.
Please e-mail a resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position, why you would be a good fit for the Honors Office, and your spring availability by 12:00pm on Friday, February 17 to Fran Green at [log in to unmask]
2. ANNOUNCEMENT: UF Honors Magazine Call for Submissions (NEW POSTING):
Do you write poetry, short stories, draw, or take photos? Do you know an honors student who does? If you would like to contribute your work to the new UF Honors magazine, please submit to [log in to unmask] by February 25.
The UF Honors Magazine is a free magazine which will be distributed to honors students at the end of the semester. The magazine wants to represent all majors, interests and aspects of being in honors, but we are in need of honors students' literary and art pieces. If you have questions, please e-mail [log in to unmask]
3. ANNOUNCEMENT: Walk-in Advising and Honors Daily Hiatus:
Walk-in advising hours for Thursday, February 16 have been canceled. Walk-in advising will still take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, or you may also call the Honors Office to make an appointment.
Also, the Honors Daily will be on hiatus from Thursday, February 16 through Tuesday, February 21. If you would like to advertise events taking place during that break, please submit them ASAP.
HONORS STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. EVENT: Honors Without Borders (NEW POSTING):
Come to the Honors Without Borders meeting on Wednesday, February 15 at 5:00pm in the Hume classroom, hosted by the health committee. There will be trivia and food. All honors students are welcome!
5. EVENT: Honors on Thursday: Internships and Resumes (NEW POSTING):
Join us this Thursday, February 16 at 6:30pm in Reitz Union room 272 for this month's H.O.T. event where we'll be learning about resumes and how to get an internship. A representative from the Career Resource Center will also be present to discuss how to structure your resume, so everyone is encouraged to bring theirs! We'll also have some HAs talk about their internship experiences. http://www.facebook.com/events/217864678310029/
6. EVENT: SHO Sundaes on Sunday:
Sundaes on Sunday: SHO much love edition is coming up! Come out to Hume Commons at 7:00pm on Sunday, February 19 to enjoy hot cocoa and Valentine's Day pastries while you feel the love of your friends.
7. EVENT: UF Honors Relay for Life Meeting:
Come out to the next UF Honors Relay for Life team meeting on Wednesday, February 15 from 6:00-7:00pm in Hume Commons, to learn about our upcoming fundraisers and events. Haven't joined a team yet? It's not too late to get involved. For more information, you can e-mail us at [log in to unmask] or check out our Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/167479903361321/
ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
8. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: MSF Combined Degree Program (NEW POSTING):
The Master of Science in Finance (MSF) Combined Degree Program will hold an information session for honors students next Tuesday, February 21 at 8:30am in 120 Hough Hall.
The MSF Program is small and admissions are highly competitive. It is job placement oriented.
Students place in investment banking, asset management, or corporate finance in NY, Charlotte, Atlanta, Tampa and other cities. See this year's graduating class placements (Class of 2012) on http://warrington.ufl.edu/fire/programs/msf/placement/resumes.asp.
Last year, full time base starting salaries averaged 60-70K. This does not include signing or annual bank bonuses. 100% of the program's analyst candidates accepted full time placement offers before graduation.
The program allows undergraduates to begin graduate level finance courses at the start of their third year on campus. The classes will count for both the undergraduate and graduate degrees. Students in the program complete their graduate degree within four years of starting at UF. Bright Futures helps fund the MSF for eligible students.
Students attending next week's information session should be in their first or second year on campus. Math, Economics, Accounting, Engineering and Finance students are encouraged to attend.
9. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: UF Engineering Fair (NEW POSTING):
E-Fair is a two-day event where engineering disciplines present what their field entails and the real life applications of their field. Engineering organizations and research groups set up interactive booths where you can learn about their organization if you are thinking of joining and get an idea of what they do. E-Fair emphasizes the importance of math, science and engineering in the real world and shows how these typically "difficult and boring" subjects are not only necessary in life but also fun and exciting.
E-Fair 2012 will take place on Tuesday, February 21 from 9:00am-4:00pm and Thursday, February 23 from 9:00am-2:00pm. There will also be a Poster Symposium on Tuesday, February 21 from 9:00am-2:00pm. More information can be found at the event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/255580071185650/
More info about E-Week events at ufbec.org/eweek2012!
10. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Civil Debate Wall:
Come into Pugh Hall 1st floor or sign on to the web at www.civildebatewall.com to express your opinion on an important current issue. This week's question is "Should Palestinians have their own state?" For more on the Bob Graham Center's Civil Debate Wall, go to http://bobgrahamcenter.ufl.edu/civil-debate-wall
11. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: CRC FUSION Series (TODAY):
This week the Career Resource Center will be hosting two sessions of the new FUSION series, where students can collaborate in an intimate setting to enhance their professional skills and development. Join us on Tuesday, February 14, starting at 4:00pm in the CRC for a group discussion on the process of interviewing. On Wednesday, February 15, we will be discussing job searches at 3:00pm. Be sure to bring your friends and find us on Facebook for more information (Search: "UF Career Resource Center").
12. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Graduate Programs in Education Info Session:
Considering a career in education? One of the graduate programs in the UF School of Teaching and Learning may be right for you! Faculty will be on hand to answer your questions about their on-campus and online graduate degree programs in a variety of fields on Wednesday, February 15 from 4:00-5:00pm in Reitz 285. For more information, visit http://education.ufl.edu/school-teaching-learning
13. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: What to do while waiting on decisions' Workshop:
Are you a pre-law student in your senior year awaiting decisions from the law schools to which you have applied? This time of year can be challenging as you play the waiting game. This workshop will discuss tips and resources to assist you in making the best choices as you wait to hear back from law schools. Topics will include ways to continue to research the law schools you are waiting to hear from, debunking myths about waitlists, what to do if you get accepted to one school but you are still waiting to hear from others and getting your financials in order for law school. The workshop will be held on Monday, February 20 from 1:55-2:45pm in Farrior Room 202.
14. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Marston Science Library Workshops:
Register now for Spring 2012 workshops at the Marston Science Library. (http://apps.uflib.ufl.edu/Registration/)
RefWorks 2.0 Complete: RefWorks is a web-based citation management tool that makes creating and formatting bibliographies easy. In this workshop our librarians introduce you to basics of the program and demonstrate advanced features like Write-n-Cite.
Thursday, February 23 from 2:00-3:30pm.
Wednesday, March 14 from 1:00-2:30pm.
EndNote Web: EndNote Web is a tool that allows you to gather citations from multiple databases, create bibliographies, and share references. In this workshop our librarians will go through the 3 step process of collecting references, organizing that information, and formatting a bibliography.
Wednesday, February 22 from 3:00-4:00pm.
Thursday, March 15 from 4:00-5:00pm.
15. STUDY ABROAD: Summer B in Utrecht (NEW POSTING):
There will be an information session this Thursday, February 16 from 4:00-5:00pm in the UFIC Conference Room (in the HUB) for the Summer B program in Utrecht.
The program fills on a first-come/first-served basis, and the deadline is only two weeks away. The fees for the program are quite affordable, and the six hours earned actually waives the student's entire 9-credit summer residency requirement. This is a UF GPA program where students get UF course equivalencies. You can qualify for summer financial aid and can use Florida Pre-Paid Tuition for the program. Scholarships are also available.
There are four different tracks to choose from in Summer B: business; culture; society; and art. Each one has its own exciting field trips (including Northern Italy for two of them).
If you want further information between now and Thursday, contact Tessly Dieguez ([log in to unmask]) in the UFIC.
16. STUDY ABROAD: UF in Fez (NEW POSTING):
UF's summer language program in Fez covers one year of Arabic. Students spend nine weeks in Fez, Morocco, at the Arabic Language Institute of Fez (ALIF) and earn eleven credits while they enjoy cultural immersion in Morocco. No previous knowledge of Arabic language is required. Language courses are available for all levels of MSA Arabic including the beginner level. Students will live with a Moroccan family.
If you have questions, please contact either Dr. Tlili at [log in to unmask] or Dr. Martin McKellar at [log in to unmask] .Program information is located at https://www.abroad.ufic.ufl.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10041
The next program information session is Tuesday, February 21 from 3:30-4:30pm in the UFIC small conference room (HUB).
17. INTERNSHIP: Internships with IFAS Extension (NEW POSTING):
Once again IFAS Extension is accepting student applications for a summer internship program. This year will focus on sustainability and limited resource or underserved communities in all program areas. In addition, the internship has been expanded from 6 weeks to 8 weeks based on faculty input.
Students work 40 hours a week and are paid $14 per hour. Students are placed in county Extension offices that submit a proposal to host them. As in the past, the purpose of the program is to expose the students to career possibilities in Extension, as well as to provide support to Extension agents and the communities they serve. The website is at http://extadmin.ifas.ufl.edu/internship_program.shtml for more information and to fill out an application. You may also e-mail Keith Gouin at [log in to unmask] Deadline for applications is February 27.
18. INTERNSHIP: International Internship Seminar:
Learn how you can complete an internship abroad on Wednesday, February 15 at 3:00pm in Bryan Hall 232. Attendees will learn how they can do an internship in London, Germany, China, Salzburg, Madrid, Australia, and more.
All UF students and majors are welcome.
Contact Lucy DiLeo at [log in to unmask] or 352-273-0165 to schedule an appointment to learn more.
On the web at: www.warrington.ufl.edu/sb/intlprograms/uf/index.asp
19. VOLUNTEER: CLS Service Consultations:
Looking for Service Opportunities? Are you interested in getting involved in the community but don't know where to start? The Center for Leadership and Service can help! Drop in during our daily walk-in consultation hours, from 11:00am-2:00pm (Peabody 3rd floor). They'll work with you to find service opportunities that you'll be excited to start.
http://www.leadershipandservice.ufl.edu/one-on-one-consult.php
20. VOLUNTEER: Science Bowl Volunteers Needed:
The Science Bowl is an academic team style competition the Society of Physics Students is hosting on February 25.
We need volunteers to run all aspects of the competition including: moderating, time/score keeping, science judges, and rules judges. To familiarize you volunteers must attend at least one training session:
Thursday, February 16, 6:30pm.
Saturday, February 18, 11:00am.
Tuesday, February 21, 6:30pm.
Volunteers will also receive a free t-shirt and lunch the day of the competition. Volunteer check-in on the competition day, February 25, is 7:45am, and the science bowl will run through the rest of the day.
If you're interested in volunteering, or have any questions, please e-mail the regional director at [log in to unmask]
STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
21. ANNOUNCEMENT: Florida Alternative Breaks Online Auction Fundraiser (NEW POSTING):
FAB is hosting an online auction fundraiser from Wednesday, February 15 through Wednesday, February 22 until midnight. Profits from the event will go towards funding Florida Alternative Breaks service trips. The auction includes donations from both local and chain businesses in Gainesville such as Sarkara sweets, Maude's Cafe, Gainesville Health and Fitness, Tutoring Zone, and much more. We even have an autographed football from Coach Muschamp! The auction can be found at www.fabauction.org
For more information, e-mail [log in to unmask]
22. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Women's Student Association (NEW POSTING):
The Women's Student Association will be having their next meeting on Wednesday, February 15 at 6:30 pm in McCarty Hall A Room 2196.
This week's meeting will be Valentine's Day themed with a fun snack and activity. In addition, we will be having a special presentation by GatorWell's Every{body} 2012 Event Series held in honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
The meeting will also discuss our upcoming socials, fundraisers, the 25th Annual Women's Leadership Conference and Women's History Month events.
23. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: The Dynamo:
The Dynamo will have a meeting Wednesday, February 15 at 6:30pm in Anderson Hall 34.
The Dynamo is a diverse, nationally recognized organization of students gathered to discuss current issues. Today's members are constantly developing this organization into a force increasingly-equipped to impact the most significant problems facing UF campus and beyond. And our public forums have been strong successes in engaging community experts to educate and inspire public action.
If you have any questions, e-mail [log in to unmask]
24. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Health Occupations Students of America:
Join the members of the Health Occupations Students of America for their next meeting on Monday, February 20 at 6:30pm in 121 Little Hall.
The Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is a national student organization that focuses on promoting and enhancing health care. HOSA at UF has many opportunities for those who are pre-health, including volunteering and internship opportunities available exclusively for HOSA members. We welcome new members from any pre-health discipline, such as pre-dentistry, pre-optometry, pre-nursing, and pre-medicine.
25. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Pre-Legal Honor Society (TODAY):
The Pre-Legal Honor Society is hosting its next meeting on Monday, February 13 at 7:00pm in Turlington L005. *Please note that this meeting is on a Monday, breaking the typical alternating pattern*
PLHS provides numerous ways to get involved, including community service opportunities, social and fundraising events, intramural sports, Relay for Life, Mock Trial, an annual Law in the Swamp banquet and various law related options to facilitate an introduction to legal professions and the law school application process.
26. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Habitat for Humanity (TODAY):
Habitat for Humanity is meeting this Tuesday, February 14 at 8:20pm in Rinker 110. All are welcome to join. Come out to learn about our Hustle for Humanity 5K, upcoming builds, volunteer opportunities, socials, and more.
Our annual Hustle for Humanity 5K Race is taking place on February 25 starting at the UF Commuter Lot. Registration starts at 7:00am, and the race begins at 8:00am. The online preregistration fee is $17 which includes a t-shirt. On the day of the race, registration is $15 to run, and $20 to run and get a shirt. Visit www.ufhabitat.org for registration instructions.
27. EVENT: Mr. Engineer Pageant (NEW POSTING):
The Society of Women Engineers is hosting its second annual Mr. Engineer pageant. Co-sponsored by UF E-week 2012 and Gator Nights, this event is going to be an exciting showcase of our male engineers. The competition will consist of 3 rounds, including engineering wear, talent and on-stage questions.
The event will be held Friday, February 17 in the Reitz Union Rion Ballroom at 6:15pm.
Come out to cheer on your favorite guy and/or major!
28. EVENT: International Mother Language Day Show:
UF's Bangladeshi Students Association (BSA) and Asian Pacific Islander American Affairs (APIA) are hosting the first International Mother Language Day show on Saturday, February 18 at 7:00pm in the Reitz Amphitheater.
Enjoy skits, dances, singing, and more by a variety of organizations at UF while we celebrate and commemorate International Mother Language Day and native languages around the world.
Performers include CASA, KUSA, Belly Gators, PSA, UF Tango, Poets Inc, and BSA!
Check out our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/266621023410713/
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