Studying Abroad in Turkey
Australearn
Phi Kappa Phi - Study Abroad Grants
Udall Scholarships for Sophomores & Juniors
Phi Kappa Phi Annual Undergraduate Scholarship Award
German Conversation Hour
Proofreading for Success
Need Help with PHIL 106 Critical Thinking?
Jobs & Java: Career Coffee Hour
Scholarship & Study Abroad Special Edition
Studying abroad is a wonderful way to enrich your educational experience and immerse yourself in another culture. The Study Abroad Office in the Morris University Center, Room 2053, has information about many different travel programs. You can also visit their web site at http://www.siue.edu/studyabroad/ to see what options are available. Several new programs are detailed below:
Study Abroad in Turkey
Here’s a new summer course (first session, May 22-June 23) which involves foreign travel. HIST 300 section TS2 “Religion and State: the Turkish Case” will introduce SIUE students to the history of secularism and the history of modern Turkey. The course will meet for 3 weeks on campus at SIUE and for 2 weeks in Istanbul, Turkey.
There will be an informational session Tuesday, February 7, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the Willow Room of the MUC (on the second floor, next to the Restaurant). You can find more details about the course, application requirements, costs, and travel times at the website of the Study Abroad office under “Summer 2006”: http://www.siue.edu/studyabroad/programs_summer06.htm or you can contact Steve Tamari at 650-3967 or stamari@siue.edu.
Australearn
SIUE students and faculty are invited to an information session presented by Australearn representative Barry Stinson. Australearn specializes in study abroad experiences for Australia and New Zealand. A number of SIUE students have had successful study abroad experiences through Australearn.
Monday, February 6, 11-12:15 Willow Room, MUC
If you have any questions about Australearn, please contact the study abroad coordinator in the MUC International Programs Office: Julie Beall-Marshall at jbeall@siue.edu or 650-2419.
Need a way to finance study abroad?
Phi Kappa Phi - Study Abroad Grants
Phi Kappa Phi awards 38 Study Abroad Grants of $1000 each year to qualified undergraduates in all areas of study.
Eligibility:
1. The competition is open to Phi Kappa Phi members and nonmembers in all fields of study.
2. Your study abroad experience must be taken between May 1, 2006 and June 30, 2007.
3. You must have earned at least 56 semester-hours (or equivalent) but no more than 90 semester-hours (or equivalent) of academic credit as of February 15, 2006.
4. You must be enrolled at an institution that has an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter; you may be nominated by the chapter or apply independently.
5. You must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
6. You must be accepted into an accredited study abroad program before February 15, 2006 and provide the letter of acceptance as part of your application.
7. Your study abroad plan should relate directly to your academic preparation, potential career choice, and/or commitment to the welfare of others.
8. You must have at least two semesters (or equivalent) remaining in residence at your home institution after completing the study abroad experience.
Application Deadline: February 15, 2006
See http://www.phikappaphi.org/abroad.shtml for details.
Udall Scholarhip for Sophomores and Juniors
The Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation awards 80 merit-based scholarships of up to $5,000 to:
The Foundation will also award up to 50 Honorable Mentions of $350 in 2006.
The one-year scholarships will cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to a maximum of $5,000 per year. Application materials are available through the Foundation web site (http://www.udall.gov/).
The completed nomination packet for candidates must be received by the Udall Scholarship review committee by March 3, 2006. Please note that students may not apply directly for a Udall scholarship. They must be nominated by their institution's designated Udall faculty representative: Kevin A. Johnson, Ph.D., Director, Environmental Sciences Program, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Science Building, Room 3316, Box 1652, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1652. Office: 618.650.5934; Lab: 618.650.5063; Fax: 618.650.3556. More than one nominee can be forwarded from an institution.
Background Information
The Morris K. Udall Foundation was established by the U.S. Congress in 1992 to honor Morris King Udall's thirty years of service in the House of Representatives. Morris Udall's career was distinguished by civility, integrity, and consensus, as well as a commitment to preservation of the nation's natural environment. Consistent with these values, the Udall Foundation is committed to educating a new generation of Americans to preserve and protect their national heritage through studies in the environment, Native American health and tribal policy, and effective public policy conflict resolution.
The Udall Foundation is an executive branch agency. The President of the United States appoints its board of trustees with the advice and consent of the U.S. Senate. The Foundation's activities are supported by two distinct funds in the U.S. Treasury. Educational activities are supported primarily by interest generated by a trust fund established by Congress; the Foundation may also accept private donations for educational activities. The activities of the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution, which provides assessment, mediation, facilitation and related services to assist in resolving federal environmental conflicts, are supported by annual appropriations and fees charged for services.
For more information, visit the Foundation's web site at: http://www.udall.gov/
Phi Kappa Phi Annual Undergraduate Scholarship Award
Eligibility:
1. Must be an undergraduate with at least junior standing (61 hours ) at the end of the Fall semester 2005.
2. Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5; and
3. Must have earned at least 24 semester hours at SIUE by the end of the Fall semester 2005.
Application Packages MUST include:
1. Up-to-date transcript (Fall 2005 grades must be submitted as soon as available);
2. Resume which includes work experience, self-development and service activities, extra-curricular activities, financial scholarships and/or awards, school and/or other organizational memberships;
3. Personal statement which describes the most valuable aspect of the educational experience at SIUE;
4. Statement of career goals which articulates how remaining SIUE education will help fulfill these goals; and
5. Two confidential letters of recommendation from SIUE faculty or staff to be sent directly to Dr. Ik-Ju Kang.
How to Apply:
Application packages are due by February 1, 2006, in the office of the Physics Department, attn. Dr. Ik-Ju Kang, SL 2331, Box 1654. For information, contact Dr. Kang at ikang@siue.edu or call (618) 656-6234.
Award:
One scholarship of up to $1000 (which must be applied to undergraduate or graduate tuition and fees at SIUE) may be awarded.
Use of the scholarship shall meet the following criteria:
1. The award will be placed in an account in the Bursar's Office and will be drawn upon for tuition and fees upon completion of registration each academic term.
2. A statement from the appropriate dean will be required each term attesting to the student's good standing in the school.
3. Award must be fully disbursed at SIUE within twelve (12) months of receipt.
Award Announcement and Recognition of Award:
Award announcement will be made no later than March 31, 2006. Award recipient will be recognized at the spring Honors Convocation.
For more information about Phi Kappa Phi see their web site at: http://www.phikappaphi.org/
German Conversation Hour
Announcing a German conversation hour! Dr. Belinda Carstens-Wickham and Dr. Doug Simms will be present on alternating weeks. Thanks to the generous support of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Nobby Emmanuel, refreshments will be available. Please join us for some informal conversation in German.
1/26/2006 12:30 PM MUC Board Room
2/1/2006 11:00 AM MUC Board Room
2/9/2006 12:30 PM MUC Board Room
2/15/2006 11:00 AM MUC Board Room
2/23/2006 12:30 PM MUC Board Room
3/16/2006 12:30 PM MUC Willow Room
3/22/2006 11:00 AM MUC Board Room
4/5/2006 11:00 AM MUC Board Room
4/13/2006 12:30 PM MUC Board Room
4/19/2006 11:00 AM MUC Board Room
4/27/2006 12:30 PM MUC Board Room
5/3/2006 11:00 AM MUC Board Room
Proofreading for Success
Keep receiving papers back that are riddled with errors? Not spending enough time proofreading your paper before turning it in? Then plan to attend the Writing Center's workshop “Proofreading for Success.” Learn how to proofread your papers and impress your professors! This workshop will show you several ways to critically proofread your own work and give pointers to efficiently go through a draft while looking for errors. Handouts will be provided.
What: Proofreading For Success
When: Thursday, February 2
Time: 2:00- 2:45 p.m.
Where: Peck Hall Room 1412
Sponsored by the SIUE Writing Center
Need Help with Phil 106: Critical Thinking?
FREE tutoring is available from Professor Ed Schallert, right here in University Housing. Don’t wait until the end of the semester…get a jump on that “A” now:
Tuesdays 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. Prairie Hall Learning Resource Center
Thursdays 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. Bluff Hall Learning Resource Center
Tutoring is open to any SIUE student so bring a friend!
Jobs and Java - Career Coffee Hour
Take a “coffee break” to get career advice from SIUE faculty members and the Career Development Center! Enjoy Starbucks coffee and cookies while you spend an hour talking with people working in your chosen (or potential) major. Ask the experts about:
degree options;
demand for graduates;
potential careers in the field;
and, attending graduate school.
Here’s your chance to ask, “What can I do with a degree in…?” or “Is this the right major for me?” All programs are FREE and open to any interested student. Here’s the schedule for this year:
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
4:00 p.m., Cougar Village Commons
Dr. James LeCheminant
Kinesiology & Health Education
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
4:00 p.m., Prairie Hall LRC
Dr. Laura Pawlow & Dr. Paul Rose
Assistant Professors, Psychology
Career Coffee Hour is presented by University Housing in cooperation with the Career Development Center.