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Scholarship Info
October 13, 2009 at 12:07 pm by Jeff Fulkerson
Conduct Research at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington D.C.!
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellows program is highly competitive and hires 8-10 qualifying students to conduct research on a variety of topics, including non-proliferation, democracy building, Middle Eastern political reform, energy and climate change, South Asian politics, U.S. leadership, China-related issues and Russian/Eurasian studies.
Students enjoy the opportunity to really get involved with high-level officials and contribute to books, journal articles, and policy papers on their field of study. All interested graduating seniors are encouraged to check out our page on Carnegie to learn more about applying!
Applications are due to the SOP office by November 11, 2009.
Scholarship Season for Hard Science Majors
Science majors, it’s not too late to apply! Many prestigious scholarships awarded to science students, including National Science Foundation, Hertz, and Ford, are due in early November. These scholarships offer tens of thousands of dollars to winning students and often provide them with excellent networking opportunities. Please visit our website to check out the details.
What is NAR?
October 13, 2009 at 12:06 pm by Jeff Fulkerson
Do you like to write poetry, short stories or songs? Do you like to draw, paint, photograph or model on your computer? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you should check out Neon Anteater Renaissance (NAR)! NAR is CHP’s creative works journal and we’re having our first meeting on Friday, October 16th at 4 PM in the Locus. Come to the meeting if you’re interested in participating, have any questions, or just want to meet new people!
Penny Drive is Here!
October 13, 2009 at 12:06 pm by Jeff Fulkerson
It’s once again time to battle for year-long ownership of the CHP’s big screen TV and projector! Band together with your hall and gather your
pennies to win! All other coins and bills are sabotage money – put them in other halls’ jars to subtract from their point totals. The hall
with the most points has first choice of prizes, the one with the most overall money (including sabotage) gets the second prize.
Jars will be available in the Honors office to deposit your money during weeks 4 through 6. Come to coffee hour Friday of week 6 to see the dramatic conclusion of the competition!
Faculty Coffee Hour: Invite Your Professors!
October 13, 2009 at 12:05 pm by Jeff Fulkerson
Faculty Coffee Hour is coming up on Friday, November 13th (Week 7). Please email the PAAs (chppaa@uci.edu) by Monday, October 19th with the full name and department of a professor of a class you enjoyed or a professor that you would like to get to know better. Faculty Coffee Hour is a great way to meet professors in a casual setting, so don’t be shy!
CHSC General Meeting
October 13, 2009 at 12:04 pm by Jeff Fulkerson
Hey everyone! Join us for another CHSC general meeting this Wednesday, October 14th, at Loma in Mesa Court. Hear about upcoming events, give your input AND learn about ways to participate that can lead to prizes for you and your hall! See you there!
Judge James Rogan Event
October 13, 2009 at 11:47 am by Jeff Fulkerson
Judge James Rogan: House Manager for the Impeachment Trial of President Bill Clinton
Judge James Rogan has been part of the Superior Court for California since October 2006. Judge Rogan was part of the House of Representatives and is more famously known as one of the House Managers for the prosecution in President Clinton’s impeachment trial. In addition to writing a memoir, Judge Rogan taught at Chapman University School of Law.
October 14th, 2009, 4:45pm
Humanities Gateway 1800
Hosted by Pre-Law Society @ UCI
To RSVP go to the link: http://www.pingg.com/rsvp/hf2wfjrsx5jkwgq7w
African American Studies Program Open House
October 13, 2009 at 11:46 am by Jeff Fulkerson
African American Studies Program presents our annual Open House
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
in 3341 Humanities Gateway
Faculty, staff, and students are all invited. Meet the program faculty, hear about the exciting plans for the academic year, and enjoy a wide variety of refreshments!
For further info, please contact Jennifer Day in the African American Studies Program Office:
949-824-2376, dayj@uci.edu
UC Irvine Global Health Framework Research and Travel Fellowships
October 13, 2009 at 9:43 am by Jeff Fulkerson
The Program in Public Health is pleased to announce the continuation of campus-wide competition for funding under the UC Irvine Global Health Framework supported by a grant from the Fogarty International Center of the National Institutes of Health.
The overarching objective of the UC Irvine Global Health Framework is to coordinate and enhance global health research, education, and outreach activities on campus. With additional support from the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) we are pleased to announce the availability of Global Health Research and Travel Fellowships in 2010 (six to ten fellowships for undergraduate students, three fellowships for graduate or medical students, and one travel fellowship for postdoctoral fellows or junior faculty).
Fellowship applications are due January 15, 2010. Earlier submission of applications for projects initiating sooner than the deadline are encouraged. For more information on eligibility, awards, and application procedures, please see our website: http://www.cohs.uci.edu/publichealth/globalhealth.asp?/
For more information, contact Stephanie Uiga, Graduate Student Affairs Officer, Program in Public Health, 949-824-7095; suiga@uci.edu.
Help Central Line
October 13, 2009 at 9:40 am by Jeff Fulkerson
Help Central Line 949.824.0440: A brand new campus service, a one stop shop for every kind of question, has arrived. Students, faculty, and staff can call the Help Central Line anytime between 8am-5pm Monday through Friday to ask questions, get answers, and find out about available resources on-campus and in the community.
Counselors are prepared to discuss a wide range of concerns such as; general campus resources, locating employment, housing issues, finding medical insurance/medical care, opportunities to get involved, financial aid or income concerns, and counseling/mental health services. Give us a call and we can get you connected to appropriate resources that can address your needs, and support your success and well-being. Help Central Line can be reached at: 949.824.0440.