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Seeking Tutor for High School AP Chem Student
November 19, 2009 at 2:48 pm by Jeff Fulkerson
We are currently looking for an AP Chemistry tutor for a sophomore high school student. If you are interested in tutoring AP chemistry please contact Lina Vo at (714) 269-2974.
Apply to be a PAA!
November 16, 2009 at 11:09 am by Jeff Fulkerson
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of your fellow students? Then consider applying to be a 2010-11 CHP Peer Academic Advisor (PAA)! CHP PAAs advise students, develop programs, participate in leadership training, and take part in special CHP events. This is a GREAT way to help students, be involved with CHP, and gain crucial leadership experience that future employers and grad schools are looking for!
The CHP PAA job description and applications will be available online beginning Tuesday, November 17th. They are due by Friday, January 15th. We strongly encourage interested candidates to contact a current CHP PAA, Mary, or Jeff if you have questions or would like to talk more about what the position entails. We look forward to receiving your application!
Careers in International Relations
November 16, 2009 at 10:14 am by Jeff Fulkerson
The International Studies Public Forum (ISPF) presents
“Careers in International Relations”
In cooperation with the Center for International Education (CIE), the
International Studies Program is presenting a special ISPF for
International Education Week focused on careers in international
relations.
Speakers include:
Dawn Nakagawa, Executive Vice President/ Pacific Council on
International Policy Elizabeth Burrell, Program Director/ American
Academy of Diplomacy
Laura Tarre, Development Associate/ Grameen Foundation
Thursday, November 19, 2009
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Social Science Plaza A, Room 1100
Reception to follow (organized by the International Studies National
Honor Society):
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Social Science Plaza A, Room 1208
About the speakers:
Laura Tarre joined Grameen Foundation in 2009, where she focuses on
foundation grant writing, reporting, and research. She previously
served as a program analyst at the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement
(ORR), where she worked with ethnic community-based organizations and
managed the ORR technical assistance program. As a research intern at
the Migration Policy Institute (MPI), she co-authored the report
“Bridging Divides: The Role of Ethnic Community-Based Organizations in
Refugee Integration” with Kathleen Newland and Hiroyuki Tanaka, and
also wrote for MPI’s Migration Information Source. Laura earned her
M.A. with a focus on international migration from the Elliott School
of International Affairs at The George Washington University where she
also received her B.A. in international affairs and French (Phi Beta
Kappa). She is fluent in French and has lived in both Paris and
Alsace, France.
Dawn Nakagawa is the executive vice president of the Pacific Council
on International Policy, a global leadership network dedicated to
enhancing awareness of and developing solutions to the global
challenges. In her position, she oversees all aspects of the
organization and drives several special initiatives including the
Energy, Environment and Security Committee and the Equitable
Globalization Committee. Dawn is also the co-director of the
California Climate Change Adaptation taskforce, which is working with
the state to build adaptive capacity to deal with the challenges
presented by rising sea levels and reduced water supply. Prior to
joining the Pacific Council, Dawn worked for McKinsey & Company where
she developed growth strategy for Fortune 500 companies in a variety
of industries, including high tech, medical device, biotech, consumer
products and retail industries. She holds an M.B.A. from University of
Chicago Booth School of Business, and an undergraduate degree in
political science from the McGill University in Canada. Dawn is a
contributing member for the Hope Street Group think tank, an evaluator
for the Yale Goldman Partnership for Non Profit Ventures, and an
active member of the California Peace Action Network and California
League of Conservation Voters.
Liz Burrell is the program director at the American Academy of
Diplomacy (AAD), where she works collaboratively with Ambassador
Ronald E. Neumann (ret.), president of AAD, to manage internal
operations and expand targeted public programming and outreach
activities. Liz previously served as the deputy director of policy at
the Coalition for Government Procurement. In that position, she was
the primary staff liaison for assigned committees and was responsible
for researching, drafting and developing association positions and
policy statements and representing the association in meetings before
Congress and regulatory agencies. Prior to her time at the coalition,
she worked at the New Zealand Embassy’s Trade and Enterprise Office in
Washington, D.C. and for a public affairs and political consulting
firm in Sacramento, CA. She has been on volunteer staff with Young
Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP), an organization dedicated to
fostering the next generation of foreign policy leaders, for two years
and is currently serving as the vice president for programming. Liz
received her B.A from the University of California, Davis with majors
in international relations and political science and a minor in
communications.
More information on career opportunities in international affairs can
be found at
http://www.apsia.org/apsia/career/career.php?section=students.
For more information about the ISPF, please visit
Student Discount on Windows 7
November 2, 2009 at 11:18 am by Jeff Fulkerson
Any student with a .edu email address can go to www.win741.com to purchase Windows 7 for only $29.99. The retail price is $199.99 for everyone else so this is a great deal for students!! The offer ends on January 3rd at midnight. If you have any questions, contact Microsoft Representative (and fellow CHPer) Erin Rector at erinrector@gmail.com.
UNIVERSITY STUDIES 2 DISCUSSION LEADER
November 2, 2009 at 10:25 am by Jeff Fulkerson
APPLY TO BE A UNIVERSITY STUDIES 2 DISCUSSION LEADER
Earn up to 10 Academic Units!
Application available here or at www.due.uci.edu/uu/
Due by January 15, 2010
Undecided/Undeclared Office
256 Aldrich Hall
(949) 824-6987
Summer Internship Opportunity
October 28, 2009 at 3:48 pm by Jeff Fulkerson
Looking for the chance to intern this summer? Apply to the UCI Sacramento Internship Program to live and work in the state capital! The first info session of the quarter is coming up on Monday, November 9th, from 4-5 pm in the Career Center. For more information contact Rosie Friedland at ucisip@uci.edu or visit the website, www.statecap.uci.edu.
CHP T-Shirt Design
October 28, 2009 at 2:58 pm by Jeff Fulkerson
Do you have an idea that would make a great CHP t-shirt? Well, now is your chance to share it with the world! Submit a high quality image of your design to Jeff (jfulkers@uci.edu) by November 6th (Friday of Week 6). After all submissions have been received, online voting will ensue, and the winner will be announced on November 13th (Friday of Week 7).
Be as creative as possible! Do try to limit the number of colors in your design though, and hang on to your original files because if your design wins, we will be asking you for the file in Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop format. Good luck!
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.
Math Tutor Needed
October 13, 2009 at 3:13 pm by Jeff Fulkerson
Hello,
I am in need of a female tutor who can teach approximately 1 hour a week, preferably at my home on UCI.
Requirements:
*an ability to easily explain concepts from algebra 2, and to clearly remember them.
*able to walk a high school student through extra practice problems and review concepts.
*Good at visual and real life explanations
If you have an interest, please contact Corinne McWilliams at corinne.mcwilliams@gmail.com for further information. Thanks!
–
Sincerely,
Corinne McWilliams