Month: September 2015

Summer Start 2016 Mentors

Summer START Mentors are a critical component to the success of our program and students. Mentors are currently enrolled NC State students with a genuine interest in helping new students succeed both academically and personally. We carefully select motivated and caring individuals to mentor first year students and help them have a smooth transition to NC State.

Mentor Qualifications

• Be an enrolled NC State student
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5
• Live on campus with Summer START students for summer session II
• Exceptional oral communication skills
• Involvement in campus activities is preferred
• Have a genuine interest in helping other students be academically, professionally and personally successful
• Successfully complete USC 298 with a grade of C or better (or “S”) during spring 2015. This course will be offered on Mondays at 4:30 PM. *Students who have already successfully completed this course will not be required to enroll but will be expected to participate in specified group activities.

The application for 2016 Summer START Mentors can be downloaded here:

Summer START Mentor Job Application

Applications are due October 12th by 5:00 PM. Please email us at summerstart@ncsu.edu with any questions.

The Program seeks to identify and nurture a cohort of emerging leaders. The primary objective is to build a cadre of student leaders who are civic-minded, intellectually able, and professionally skilled, and who will become the community, business, and national leaders of the future.

Participants will complete relevant seminars and workshops that address important leadership topics. In addition to the formal programming events, there will be arranged dinners and programs with both the Chancellor and Mrs. Woodson.

Who is Eligible?

Student participants are required to be in their first year at NC State. Transfer students are also welcome to apply. Students from historically underrepresented groups, from rural areas and with a declared major in science, technology, engineering and mathematical fields are particularly encouraged to apply. However, all student majors are welcome to apply.

Important Dates

Recruitment for the CFYSLP will begin on Monday, September 28, 2015.

The deadline for all nominations is Friday, November 6, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.

The program will begin in January 2016 and conclude December 2016.

Each applicant is required to participate in an interview process.

For more information about the CFYSLP, please email Dr. C. Ellen Washington at cewashi2@ncsu.edu or phone (919) 513-3137.

New Student Programs invites students in the Life Sciences First Year Program to apply to join the 2016 Orientation Leader team! Orientation Leaders (OLs) serve as peer mentors and resources to new students and family members attending orientation programs throughout the summer. Besides gaining invaluable professional skills and leadership experience, our #OLumni consistently report having the “best summer of their lives” as an Orientation Leader!

“My summer working as an Orientation Leader turned out to be the most life changing couple of months I’ve ever experienced. Being the new students’ first connection to NC State was an honor that I wish I could continue every summer!”
– Brittany Panella, Sophomore. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (former LSFY student)

Ready to learn more? Follow these steps…

Step 1: Visit the Orientation Leader Recruitment website for information about the position’s responsibilities, requirements, compensation, and more.

 Step 2: Attend an OL Information Session

• Thursday, September 24, 5:30-6:30pm, Talley Student Union Room 4280
• Wednesday, September 30, 5:30-6:30pm, Talley Student Union Room 4280
• Tuesday, October 6, 5:30-6:30pm, Talley Student Union Room 4280

Step 3: Fill out the online application at go.ncsu.edu/ol2016 by Thursday, October 15 at noon.

If you have additional questions, please contact New Student Programs at orientation@ncsu.edu or 919-515-1234. We look forward to meeting you soon at an information session, and GO PACK!

Information Session

Date: Monday, September 28 from 2:00-3:00pm

Location: Talley 4280

Benjamin A. GILMAN International Scholarship: The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards for undergraduate study abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000.

Who: This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding. Upon completing the Gilman, students are expected to perform a service project, for the community or campus that promotes the Gilman and/or study abroad. Applicants should have a good academic record, strong essays and an appealing proposal for a service requirement. Gilman also seeks diversity of academic major, destination, and demography. Study outside of Western Europe/Australia is encouraged. Ideal applicants also lack prior study abroad experience.
Duration: Semester or academic year

Number and Amount: Approximately 1200. Up to $5000 (based on need and program cost). An additional $3000 is also available through the Critical Need Language Supplement (50 awards for language study vital to national security).
Deadline: October 6th, for spring and summer (early deadline) study abroad programs. Summer (final deadline), fall, and academic term applicants apply in March.
Website: http://www.iie.org/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program

For more information about the Gilman Scholarship please contact your Study Abroad Advisor and/or Dr. Tiffany Kershner (tiffany_kershner@ncsu.edu).

Notable events happening 9/21 – 9/25

• Monday. 9/21. Chemistry Study Skills Workshop for LSFY students. 7-8pm, Cox 209.
• Tuesday. 9/22. Pre-Vet workshop for LSFY students. 6:30 – 7:30pm. Riddick 336.
• Wednesday. 9/23 Dept. of Forestry and Environmental Resources Seminar. 4-5pm. “Climate and indigenous communities in the U.S.” David Clark Labs 101.
• Thursday. 9/24. Pre-Pharmacy Club Meeting. 7-8pm. Fox 104.
• Friday. 9/25. Study Abroad Fair. 10am-3pm. Talley Ballrooms.
• Friday 9/25. Biochemistry Lab Tour. 2-3pm. Register via Sign Up Genius.