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Honors Daily Opportunities List, Wednesday, February 29, 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. ANNOUNCEMENT: No Walk-in Advising Today (TODAY):
2. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Summer / Fall Course Registration (NEW POSTING):
3. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Taking Courses Elsewhere this Summer (NEW POSTING):
4. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Enrollment / GPA / Conduct Verification Forms:
HONORS STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
5. ANNOUNCEMENT: Hume Change Wars to Benefit Relay for Life:
6. EVENT: Honors Without Borders (TODAY):
7. EVENT: SHO Minute to Win It (TODAY):
ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
8. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Religion Lecture (NEW POSTING):
9. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: A Public Debate: Concealed Weapons on College Campuses (TODAY):
10. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Majors Fair (TODAY):
11. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Summer Enrichment Program in Medicine at Loyola University Chicago:
12. STUDY ABROAD: UF in Brussels:
13. LEADERSHIP: CLS Ambassador Applications:
STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
14. ANNOUNCEMENT: Prom Dress Drive:
15. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Native American Heritage Society (NEW POSTING):
16. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: The Dynamo (TODAY):
17. EVENT: Map the Gator Nation (TODAY):
18. EVENT: Obama 2012 Campaign Rally (TODAY):
19. EVENT: On Jou Nan Lavi... A Day in the Life of a Haitian Child: A Series (TODAY):
HONORS OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. ANNOUNCEMENT: No Walk-in Advising Today (TODAY):
Walk-in advising hours for today have been canceled.
2. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Summer / Fall Course Registration (NEW POSTING):
Summer / Fall registration will be here in less than a month, so now is a great time to check ISIS for holds and other information.
All engineering majors have an advising hold - you 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/students/advising/who-is-my-advisor
Also check for other holds, including financial holds and emergency contact holds. Staying on top of holds will make the registration process much smoother.
The schedule of courses will be available starting Friday at http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/soc/ . Fall honors course descriptions should be online soon after Spring Break (there are no honors courses during the summer). Honors course registration for first year students will take place on March 22 and 23. Regular registration will begin March 26.
Please plan ahead so you'll be ready when registration begins!
3. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Taking Courses Elsewhere this Summer (NEW POSTING):
Are you thinking about taking a course elsewhere this summer? You must get the approval of your college advising office (honors advisors cannot do this) prior to doing so. For more information, see http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/currents/transients.html
Certain colleges may have additional requirements or guidelines for taking courses elsewhere. For example, see the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences http://www.advising.ufl.edu/information/trans.html and the College of Business http://warrington.ufl.edu/sb/advising/registration/trans.asp . Please meet with your college directly if you have questions.
Also note for first-year students, if you are planning to take a course elsewhere this summer in hopes of fulfilling the 9 hour summer requirement, courses must be taken at one of the State University System institutions. Community colleges (including those converted to state colleges) and private colleges do not count. For more information see https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/graduation.aspx#summer
4. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Enrollment / GPA / Conduct Verification Forms:
If you need someone to complete a form verifying your enrollment at the University of Florida, your GPA, and/or your conduct/discipline record, please visit the Registrar's Office on the 2nd floor of Criser Hall. Common examples might be verification for insurance or scholarships or the common application for transferring to another institution.
For more information on enrollment verification: http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/enrollment.html
For more information on academic and conduct verification: http://www.dso.ufl.edu/sccr/procedures/deancertif.php
Please note that the honors advisors cannot complete these forms for you.
HONORS STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
5. ANNOUNCEMENT: Hume Change Wars to Benefit Relay for Life:
Ever get annoyed by spare change rattling around in your pockets? Does your piggy bank need to lose some weight? Do you like pizza? If you answered yes to any of these questions and live in Hume, we have the event for you! The SHO Relay for Life team is sponsoring Change Wars in Hume. The side that collects the most change will win a pizza party. The cans for change collection are located in each side's kitchen and collection ends on March 1. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, and your side could win some absolutely delicious pizza - so please donate and help a great cause!
6. EVENT: Honors Without Borders (TODAY):
The next Honors Without Borders meeting will take place at 5:00pm in the Hume Classroom this Wednesday, February 29. The Health committee will be hosting the head of the Collegiate Health Service Corps, Dr. Laura Guyer, who will speak about her health experiences abroad as well as the upcoming Health Disparities minor. All honors students are welcome.
7. EVENT: SHO Minute to Win It (TODAY):
Want a chance to compete for a SHO grand prize by completing eight 60-second challenges against your peers? Come out to SHO's Minute to Win It to try to beat the clock and win big! The event features challenges with household objects which are as deceptively fun as they are difficult. It will take place Wednesday, February 29 starting at 8:00pm sharp in the Hume classroom. Be there and put time on your side!
ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
8. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Religion Lecture (NEW POSTING):
Dr. Gene Witmer from the Department of Philosophy will be giving the lecture, "Religious belief, rationality, and religious experience: An atheist's view" on Thursday, March 1 at 7:00pm at the Christian Study Center. Free and open to the public. The CSC is located at 112 NW 16th St. For more information, visit christianstudycenter.org
9. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: A Public Debate: Concealed Weapons on College Campuses (TODAY):
Join the UF Speech and Debate Team and Students for Concealed Carry for a public debate on the issue of concealed weapons on college campuses. The event will feature a debate and audience Q-&-A period. This is a hot topic that directly involves students, faculty, and staff, so audience participation is strongly encouraged.
The event will take place Wednesday, February 29 at 7:00pm in room 282 of the Reitz Union.
Do we have the right to bear arms? You decide!
10. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Majors Fair (TODAY):
This year's Majors Fair will be held from 11:00am-2:00pm on Wednesday, February 29 at the Reitz Union Colonnade. Student Government and the CRC are hosting this event in order to help you learn more about the many great programs offered by UF.
Stop by if you are confused about your current major, looking to explore other opportunities, or want to pick up a second major. UF representatives from more than 45 colleges and departments attend this event in order to speak with you and help you decide on your career path.
For more information visit: http://www.crc.ufl.edu/students/StudentMajorsFair.html
11. ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Summer Enrichment Program in Medicine at Loyola University Chicago:
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Illinois is pleased to share information with students interested in a career in medicine about our Summer Enrichment Program (SEP), which seeks to help students understand healthcare disparities and the importance of promoting equity in healthcare. Please refer to our website at www.stritch.luc.edu/sep for program specifics and contact information if you have additional questions. The application deadline for the program is March 1.
12. STUDY ABROAD: UF in Brussels:
The UF in Brussels program will be held during Summer A and allows students to earn 6 credits at Vesalius College. This program is part of the European Union Studies minor and certificate programs. Courses are taught in English, and a competitive internship option is available. Students in any major with at least a 2.75 are eligible to apply. Deadline - March 1. For more information, visit http://www.ces.ufl.edu/study_abroad/program_brussels.shtml
13. LEADERSHIP: CLS Ambassador Applications:
The Center for Leadership and Service (CLS) Ambassadors are a select group of students who are highly committed to the CLS. This group of students serves to promote the CLS and its mission on campus and to raise the profile of the CLS. They facilitate curricular and co-curricular presentations on various leadership and service topics, plan the Volunteer Organization Fairs and CLS Open House, and assist with other CLS programs and services throughout the year. The mission of the Center for Leadership and Service is to enhance the education of students through meaningful experiences designed to prepare socially responsible individuals to create positive sustainable change.
Previous experience with the CLS is not required! For more information about the Ambassadors and application information, contact Katie O'Brien at [log in to unmask]
Electronic applications are due March 16.
STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
14. ANNOUNCEMENT: Prom Dress Drive:
Women's History Month is proud to host its first Prom Dress Drive benefiting Gainesville area high schools. Donate your gently used prom/special occasion dresses to local high school students who might not otherwise be able to attend prom.
Dress collection will begin March 12 and end March 23, and drop boxes will be located in all residence hall common areas. In celebration of Women's History Month, help serve as a role model to young women in the area.
Please keep the Prom Dress Drive in mind with Spring Break coming up. This is the perfect time to clean out your closet at home and donate dresses you are no longer using to a good cause-because every girl deserves to feel beautiful.
For more information, contact Annie Boggs [log in to unmask] or find us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/events/332138763498937/
15. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Native American Heritage Society (NEW POSTING):
Are you interested in Native American culture? Are you of Native American descent? Do you want to learn more about this unique group? Then join the Native American Heritage Society for our first official meeting this Wednesday, February 29 at 4:15pm in Matherly 151. This meeting will be an overview of what we plan to do with this organization and a chance for you to meet other members. We will also be taking nominations for leadership positions within the club.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at [log in to unmask]
16. STUDENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT: The Dynamo (TODAY):
Want to get involved? Want to learn about and discuss current issues impacting not only UF directly but the US and the world? Want to be a part of a nationally recognized, prestigious organization? Then come to The Dynamo meeting this Wednesday, February 29 at 6:30pm in Anderson Hall 34.
The Dynamo is a diverse, nationally recognized organization (a subchapter of the Roosevelt Institute) 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]
17. EVENT: Map the Gator Nation (TODAY):
Have you ever found a mistake on Google Maps? New buildings missing? Unmarked routes? Adding everything from walking paths to university buildings and local businesses will help students and visitors when trekking across our college grounds. Help map UF with Google Map Maker!
Come out to our first live MapUp on Wednesday, February 29 at 6:00pm in the architecture lab. You'll hear from a representative on the Google Maps team, learn how to edit Google maps, and have a chance to win Google swag. You can also form a team to enter in the Google Map Your University competition to compete for Android tablets and phones, GPS devices, Google Map Maker messenger bags, t-shirts and more. Learn more and RSVP at http://bit.ly/mapUF
18. EVENT: Obama 2012 Campaign Rally (TODAY):
Are you excited about re-electing President Obama or still an undecided voter? If so, come to the Obama 2012 Campaign Kickoff featuring David Axelrod, a senior White House advisor, and Tyrese, the R&B artist and actor. Hear why re-electing President Obama is so crucial for college students. The rally will take place on Wednesday, February 29 in the Reitz Union Rion Ballroom. Doors open at 6:00pm, and the event begins at 7:00pm. For more information, like Gators for Obama on Facebook at Facebook.com/gatorsforobama or e-mail [log in to unmask]
19. EVENT: On Jou Nan Lavi... A Day in the Life of a Haitian Child: A Series (TODAY):
Join Gators for UNICEF for the 3-day event "On Jou Nan Lavi... A Day in the Life of a Haitian Child: A Series." We will be celebrating the beautiful culture of Haiti as well as examining issues plaguing the island in a three part series:
Part 3: Wednesday, February 29. Hunger Banquet, 7:00-9:00pm at the Delta Upsilon fraternity house. Understand the struggle that 1 billion people living on $1.50 a day face every day by participating in Gator for UNICEF's banquet. Register for the event by sending an e-mail to [log in to unmask] and receive a random designation-will you be eating a full meal or rice and beans? Also, challenge yourself to live off $1.50 a day for a week. Can you do it?
Find us on Facebook: On Jou Nan Lavi... A Day in the Life of a Haitian Child: A Series
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