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Scholarship Info
October 19, 2009 at 10:36 am by Jeff Fulkerson
Stay tuned!
For those of you who are diligently searching for awesome opportunities to enrich the academic experience, keep an eye out for the next wave of scholarships approaching: the Coro, Elie Wiesel, Glamour, Beinecke, Truman, and Udall. It’s possible that one of these will be a great fit for you!
Boren Scholarship Webinars
The National Security Education Program (shortly known as the Boren) Scholarship funds students to conduct language/political/cultural studies abroad in countries deemed as “critical to U.S. national security.” This is rather widesweeping, and includes countries in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America & the Caribbean, and the Middle East. If you have ever considered studying abroad, and are interested in working for the federal government, this is a pretty sweet deal!
To learn more about what the Boren could offer you, you can register for any of their webinars – its like a podcast FAQ and will answer questions from other students just like you.
Webinar times:
- Mon, Nov 9, 2009 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST. Click here to register
- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST. Click here to register
- Tue, Dec 1, 2009 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST. Click here to register
Don’t have the time to listen to a webinar? Check out our Boren profile page for more information.
Halloween Dance
October 19, 2009 at 10:35 am by Jeff Fulkerson
The Halloweeen Dance is lurking just around the corner…come to AV 1070 on Friday, October 30th at 8pm for cool music, candy, and a cut-throat costume contest! Remember to request songs on the facebook event page CHP Halloween Dance, and prepare for a frighteningly good time!
Housing Info and Tours
October 19, 2009 at 10:35 am by Jeff Fulkerson
Figuring out where to live next year can be tough. We want you to make an informed decision, which is why we are organizing HOUSING TOURS! Come to the CHSC Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, 10/28 at 5 PM in DBH 1600, and afterwards (at 6pm) we will have a brief informational session about housing application procedures, followed by a tour of different rooms in Arroyo Vista, Vista del Campo, and Campus Village. This is an exclusive deal for CHPers, so please be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to see what life is like in these communities!
We also have housing information packets for all CHPers. The packet contains useful information about deadlines, the online process, and details about the various housing complexes. You may pick one up at the town hall meeting, or in the Honors Office starting 10/29. The application window opens on November 9th, so be sure to get your packet as soon as they are available!
CHSC Town Hall Meeting
October 19, 2009 at 10:35 am by Jeff Fulkerson
Head to DBH 1600 at 5pm on Wednesday, October 28th (Week 5) for the annual CHSC Town Hall Meeting! Find out about what CHSC has planned for the year, meet your council, and see how you can get involved! Games and snacks will of course be part of the fun – see you there!
UROP Proposal Deadline Quickly Approaching
October 19, 2009 at 9:33 am by Jeff Fulkerson
We are pleased to announce the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) Fall Call for Proposals. UCI undergraduates from all disciplines who are conducting research projects or creative activities under the guidance of UCI faculty are encouraged to apply.
The research proposal should include background and objective of the research project, project design and feasibility, student’s specific responsibility, project’s timeline, and a detailed budget with justification. In addition, faculty mentors will be asked to upload one letter of recommendation per project, which would evaluate the student’s performance to date and capacity to complete the proposed activities. If the research involves human subjects or the use of live vertebrate animals, the appropriate IRB or IACUC protocol number is required. Please refer to http://www.research.uci.edu/ora/ for guidelines and appropriate forms.
Complete proposals must be submitted online at the UROP Web site (http://www.urop.uci.edu/grants.html), by Monday, November 2, 2009.
Proposals will be reviewed by the UROP Faculty Advisory Board.
Standards for evaluation of funding requests include:
-Intellectual merit in the student’s proposed research activity
-Thoroughness and completeness of the proposal packet
-Level of commitment and support from the faculty
-Assessment of student’s UCI transcript
-Available Funds
UROP will fund a varied set of projects, with requests up to $1,000 for individual projects, where average amount of funding has been close to $500. For group proposals that involve multiple students, requests can be for up to $2,500, where the average amount of funding has been close to $1,200. Funds can be used to support such expenditures as the purchase of materials and supplies, research-related travel, and the costs incurred in the presentation of
research or creative activities. These funds cannot support major hardware purchases, salaries or stipends, or travel expenditures only. Proposals requiring no funding, or receiving adequate funding from departmental or other sources, may be submitted for a UROP Honorary Fellowship.
Students are encouraged to attend a UROP Proposal Writing Workshop on
Tuesday, October 20, 2009, from 4:00-6:00 PM in Student Services II, Classroom 1010A/B. For more information, faculty and students may contact the UROP Office: Student Services II, Suite 2300; Phone: (949)
824-4189; Fax: (949) 824-1607; E-mail: urop@uci.edu.
Sincerely,
Said M. Shokair
Director, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
Design the UCI Homecoming Logo
October 19, 2009 at 9:28 am by Jeff Fulkerson
Hey Anteaters ~
Think you’ve got UCI Pride? Show us: Design this year’s Homecoming logo for your chance to win $300!
In addition to the prize money, the winning student will:
- have his/her artwork appear on everything homecoming-related
- be publicly recognized during this year’s festivities
- become a part of UCI’s legacy by creating a logo that will be remembered for years to come
CONTEST RULES at a glance:
- Contest is open to current UCI students
- The words “UCI Homecoming” and year (i.e. 2010) must be included into the design
- Acceptable format: Illustrator, InDesign or Photoshop with editable layers (CS3 or earlier)
- Text must be converted to outlines
- Logo must be at least 300 dpi resolution, 6 inches and be in digital format on a CD
- One hard copy of the design must accompany your entry (no larger than 8.5 ” x 11″)
DEADLINE: All entries must be received no later than Friday, Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. No late entries will be accepted.
Submission forms and additional details can be found online at: www.alumni.uci.edu. Questions? E-mail us at: alumni@uci.edu.
Merage PhD Program at Coffee Hour!
October 19, 2009 at 8:35 am by Jeff Fulkerson
The Merage PhD program prepares individuals for teaching and scholarly positions in academic institutions. The Doctoral program allows students to pursue their own areas of interest. Candidates are expected to work closely with faculty members. Areas of concentration closely parallel the strengths of the School’s faculty and include: accounting, finance, information systems, marketing, operations and decision technologies, organization and management, and strategy.
The program reflects the School’s philosophy that a focused disciplinary orientation is necessary to pursue research on complex business issues in this changing global environment. In addition to research opportunities, students may take advantage of instructional methods in effective teaching techniques for management education. Admission is in the fall quarter only, and the application process must be completed by the preceding January. Requirements for admission are: previous academic excellence (minimum of bachelor’s degree required), letters of recommendation, results from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), English proficiency exam (for international students), and a statement of purpose.
Qualified students admitted to the doctoral program may be offered a three- or four-year financial support package covering tuition, fees and a living stipend. This support is provided through a combination of fellowships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships.
We welcome all interested individuals to stop by and speak to one of our Merage PhD Admission representatives at our scheduled October 23rd information session. (Visit our website for information on our program at: http://www.merage.uci.edu)