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Fulbright UK Summer Institute for Freshmen and Sophomores!

The US-UK Fulbright Commission opens applications today for the UK Summer Institute Award Programmes for US Undergraduates.
The Fulbright UK Summer Institute Programmes offer students a fantastic opportunity to be immersed in the study of British academics and culture. Students will take part in research, collaboration, presentation, and cultural events at an esteemed British university. They will enhance their leadership skills, develop knowledge and understanding of new subjects, and become ambassadors for the United Kingdom and the United States.

Students from all areas of study are encouraged to apply. Each Summer Institute will cover a different theme such as acting at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, the history of the slave trade in England, or the political, social and economic relationships of Northern Ireland. These institutes include:

AIFS Summer Institute at Shakespeare’s Globe
Durham University Summer Institute

To meet the minimum eligibility, applicants must:

  • be a US citizen and possess a US passport;
  • be at least 18 years old;
  • have a high level of academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.7 (confirmed by academic marks, awards and references);
  • have at least two years of university study upon their return ( i.e. applicants should currently be a Freshman or Sophomore in college/university)
  • be mature, responsible, independent, and open-minded

The Awards will cover the majority of all costs incurred, including flights to and from the UK, university fees, and room and board at the host UK University.

Please Note: There have been two changes made to this year’s application process.

  • Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.7
  • All references must be submitted online (applicants should direct their references to the webpage of their selected institute where they can the online reference letter form)

Deadlines for 2016 are:  23 February or 26 February, 2016 – depending on the Institute. Each Programme also varies in duration, from three to six weeks.  Please make sure to check the specific Institute page for the particular deadline.

The US-UK Fulbright Commission would greatly appreciate your efforts in circulating information about these programmes amongst your eligible students.
Application instructions have also been placed on the UK Summer Institute webpage for student reference. We recommend they read all the information on the website before beginning an application as it may answer many initial questions.
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LSC 170 Seminar Classes Still Available for Spring 2016

Are you still looking for a 1 credit hour class to add to your Spring 2016 schedule?  Consider one of the LSC 170 seminar classes.  They are smaller classes with interesting topics.

LSC 170 001 Air pollution and health: The 2008 Beijing Olympics (for those with interests in environmental toxicology and/or health)
LSC 170 002 Polymers: The molecules of life and commerce (for those with interests in health care and/or business)
LSC 170 003 Bird flu and food supplies: Feeding a growing population (for those with interests in nutrition, health, and/or agriculture)
LSC 170 004 The origins of life: An interdisciplinary perspective (for those with an interest in how biology, chemistry, and physics came together at the beginning of life)
LSC 170 005 Tuberculosis: Next generation challenges of an ancient disease (for those with interests in microbiology and/or health)
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First Year Inquiry (FYI) Classes Still Open

A few of our FYI sections that still have available seats open. These are small sections of General Education courses featuring active learning opportunities exclusively to first-year students.

Course Num Sec Title
BIT 100 001Q Current Topics in Biotechnology
BIT 100 201Q BIT 100 sec 001 Lab
EC 201 006Q Princ. of Microeconomics
ENG 224 001Q Contemporary World Lit II
ENG 261 003Q English Lit I
ENG 267 002Q LGBTQI Lit in US
HI 215 002Q Latin American to 1826
MUS 180 001Q Introduction to Musical Experiences
MUS 200 001Q Understanding Music: Global Perspectives
SOC 202 005Q Princ of Sociology
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College of Natural Resources and NC State’s Schenck Forest

Are you interested in getting outside of the classroom and achieving a science degree through hands on learning?

The College of Natural Resources would like to invite you to attend an information session to learn more about our majors and the benefits of our College. If you think you would be interested in majors such as: Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, Forest Management, Natural Resources, Environmental Technology and Management or would just like to gain more information on our programs, we invite you to attend our information session. The session will be at 1:30 pm on Friday, November 6th in Bostian Hall 2725. A tour of NC State’s very own Schenck Forest will follow the session.  Transportation will be provided.

Space is limited so please RSVP at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0444aaaa2ea1f94-plant1.

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Caldwell Fellows Application Now Open!

THE CALDWELL FELLOWS

WHAT IS THE CALDWELL FELLOWS PROGRAM?

A rigorous program of challenging experiences within a diverse community, designed to push students to Dream Big and to find their path for a lifetime of service living.

A community of scholars committed to studying and implementing the practices of ‘servant-leadership,’ modeled by our namesake, former Chancellor John T. Caldwell. We seek scholars committed to applying their majors and passions to serving the greater good.  A program that develops leadership through developing the individual. Caldwell Fellows have access to funds to support experiential learning and their undergraduate education.

NC State’s premiere leadership development program for 44 years.

WHO IS A POTENTIAL CALDWELL FELLOW?

* Curious, creative, passionate and compassionate emerging leaders.

* Outstanding scholars who take seriously the privilege of higher education and the civic responsibility that this privilege entails. A 3.25 GPA required.

* Students who will use the resources and opportunities of the program to develop themselves and their capacity for careers that serve that greater good, civic engagement and service.

* Students in their first year at NC State enrolled in a four year degree program

* Students with demonstrated passion and engagement.

WHEN TO APPLY

After you have a completed transcript (including all final grades) of your 2015 fall semester at NC State and no later than January 15, 2016. How to apply: See the Caldwell Fellows website www.ncsu.edu/caldwell/apply for selection criteria, a full description of the program’s opportunities and responsibilities, FAQs about the application process, and the full application.