Category: NCSU

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.

Programs in the College of Sciences will be holding Town Hall meetings this fall. All LSFY students considering these majors are invited! At the Town Halls, you will learn about Spring 2016 courses, vote on T-shirt designs, hear student presentations, meet faculty, etc. More majors (and concentrations) will be announced soon, so check back!

If there is a link provided, be sure to sign up AHEAD of time for the Town Hall you wish to attend.

• Zoology Town Hall. September 28th. 5:00 – 6:30pm. David Clark Labs 101, and Lobby.
• Microbiology Town Hall. Monday, October 5th. 5:00 – 6:30pm. David Clark Labs 101, and Lobby.  To sign up, use this link:  www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0444AAAA2EA1F94-microbiology2
• Genetics Town Hall. Tuesday, October 6th. 5:00 – 6:30pm. David Clark Labs 102, and Lobby.  To sign up, use this link: CANCELLED
• Biological Sciences (no concentration). Monday, October 12th. 5:00 – 6:30pm. David Clark Labs 101, and Lobby.  To sign up, use this link:  www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0444AAAA2EA1F94-biological1
• Biological Sciences with a concentration in Human Biology. Monday, October 12th OR Wednesday, October 14th. 5:00 – 6:30pm. Bostian Hall 3712.  To sign up, use this link:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0444aaaa2ea1f94-human
• Biological Sciences with a concentration in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation.  Monday, October 19th.  3:30-5:00 p.m. David Clark 102 and Lobby.
• Biological Sciences with a concentration in Integrative Physiology and Neurobiology.  Wednesday, October 21st.  5:00 – 6:30pm. David Clark Labs 101.  To sign up, use this link:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0444aaaa2ea1f94-integratve
• Biological Sciences with a concentration in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology.  Wednesday, October 21st.  5:00 – 6:30pm. David Clark Labs 101.  To sign up, use this link:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0444aaaa2ea1f94-molecular

“Finding a Best Fit Major” (AAS Workshop A):

Are you thinking about changing your major, outside of your current college, but not sure where or how to start? Explore various NC State majors and required coursework to find a “best fit” major leading to a specific career path(s). Preview the on campus transfer admission requirements and process (CODA) you will need to use to apply to a new intended major, outside your current college. Bring your laptop to this hands-on session that will introduce you to some great on-line resources that you can use to plan and support your “change of major/ college” transition at NC State.

Tuesday, September 15, 4:30-5:30pm (FYC Commons, Rm 108)

Thursday, October 15, 4:30-5:30pm (FYC Commons, Rm 108)

“Developing a Plan to Change Your Major” (AAS Workshop B):

Do you have a good idea of a new intended major, outside of your current college, but need help developing an exact plan? (i.e. For which classes should you register for the upcoming Spring 2016 semester in your new intended major? When/ how do you apply for admission into your new intended major via CODA?) Bring your laptop to this hands-on session that will help you develop a “Matriculation Plan” and review the process of applying to your new intended major.

Tuesday, October 6, 4:30-5:30pm (FYC Commons, Rm 108)

Wednesday, October 14, 4:30-5:30pm (FYC Commons, Rm 108)

Thursday, October 22, 4:30-5:30pm (FYC Commons, Rm 108)

——————————————————————————————————————–Note: Attendance at both workshops (A and B) is NOT required, but rather is an

individual choice depending on how far students are in the change of major decision making process. Students can attend Workshop A then Workshop B.

Students who are considering adding an additional major are also welcome to attend.

Hey Wolfpack fam!

Hope everyone had a great summer and is enjoying this semester so far. I want to start off by introducing myself; my name is Sonya Habibi and I am a Senior in Polymer Chemistry. This year I have been honored the roll of President of Pre-Pharmacy Club and I am excited to get this year started!

Our first meeting will be Thursday, September 24th at 7:00pm in Fox 104. 

(Room may change, but is set for Fox as of now.)

I also want to introduce the new VP, Brennen Guzik, and our Secretary/Service Project Coordinator, Amanda Mintz. The three of us are very excited for the things we have planned this year. Some of the events we have discussed:

-Intro to pharmacy/pre-health: Why might this be the path for you? What all can a pharmacist do?

-Admission advisors: Admissions teams from different pharmacy schools come to our meetings for your convenience; this is a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have for applying to pharmacy school!

 

-Guest speakers from different pharmacy schools: Informing you on different programs they offer and sharing what makes their school special.

-Student panels: Students from different pharmacy schools come in and discuss life in pharmacy school

-PCAT help

-Extracurricular opportunities and jobs within pharmacy/health care field

-Conjoined pre-pharm meetings with UNC Pharmacy School (**M-FLIP is a UNC mentor program open to NCSU students interested in pharmacy —awesome opportunity! Fill out the mentee survey below bySeptember 11th, if interested.**)

MENTEES: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Vf_kV3ZBiOfISk2LwmnjVYOI1-Ow992F9VQyFzo5z4M/viewform?usp=send_form

Additionally, please join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1519078608371900/

The list goes on. This year we are working on adding a few new events and making slight changes, as well as trying to provide more information about Research, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical sciences and Dual degree programs.

However, because there has been some slight changes and a new set of officers I do ask if you may please email me if you are still interested in being apart of this club. We are currently in the process of making a website where members can access club information in a more simple and organized way.

I’m excited to meet the many new members! Please email me at shabibi@ncsu.edu and we can add you to the new Pre-Pharmacy Club listserv in order to receive future announcements!

Thank you.