The UF Graduate Student Council (GSC) is now accepting travel grant applications for travel during these dates:
(1) Domestic travel from February 15, 2015 through March 14, 2015.
(2) International travel from March 1, 2015 through April 30, 2015.
The application is available on the GSC Grants website at ufgsc.org under the Grants page. The deadline for grant applications is December 31 for both domestic and international travel. Applications submitted late or in the incorrect application window will be denied.
http://ufgsc.org/index.html
Please remember the following when applying for travel grants:
(1) A representative of your department must attend all GSC general body meetings, the dates of which may be found here: gsc.sg.ufl.edu
(2) No purchase made on a department PCard may be reimbursed by a GSC travel grant.
(3) Funding is not guaranteed, and awards are made on a competitive basis. For information regarding application evaluation criteria, please our webpage: http://ufgsc.org/faqs.html
(4) Applications submitted late or in the incorrect application window will be denied.
Please email questions to gscgrants@gmail.com.
Friday, January 9, 2015
Thursday, January 8, 2015
CALS Career Expo – Jan. 28
Jan. 28, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., J. Wayne Reitz Union, Grand Ballroom
Students can expect to find opportunities for both internships and full-time employment at the CALS Career Expo. In addition, students will find representatives from several UF professional and graduate schools. All students are encouraged to attend, from freshmen exploring career options and internships to seniors and masters’ students seeking permanent employment. Business casual or business professional dress is preferred. Visit www.cals.ufl.edu/careerexpo for preparation tips and a list of participating employers/organizations.
Resume CD -- CALS students are invited to submit their resumes for a CD that will be distributed to all registered employers. This is not a substitute for attending the CALS Career Expo, but is intended as an additional way to get your name in front of recruiters. Resumes should be no more than two pages and must be emailed to chcarr@ufl.edu by Jan. 15 in Word of PDF format. Emailing your resume for inclusion on the CD indicates permission to share it with registered employers. Students who need assistance with their resumes can visit the CRC Library (J. Wayne Reitz Union) on weekdays between 9 am and 4 pm or request a career planning appointment.
Students can expect to find opportunities for both internships and full-time employment at the CALS Career Expo. In addition, students will find representatives from several UF professional and graduate schools. All students are encouraged to attend, from freshmen exploring career options and internships to seniors and masters’ students seeking permanent employment. Business casual or business professional dress is preferred. Visit www.cals.ufl.edu/careerexpo for preparation tips and a list of participating employers/organizations.
Resume CD -- CALS students are invited to submit their resumes for a CD that will be distributed to all registered employers. This is not a substitute for attending the CALS Career Expo, but is intended as an additional way to get your name in front of recruiters. Resumes should be no more than two pages and must be emailed to chcarr@ufl.edu by Jan. 15 in Word of PDF format. Emailing your resume for inclusion on the CD indicates permission to share it with registered employers. Students who need assistance with their resumes can visit the CRC Library (J. Wayne Reitz Union) on weekdays between 9 am and 4 pm or request a career planning appointment.
Apply for a 2015-2016 CALS Scholarship
The CALS graduate student scholarship application is available at http://cals.ufl.edu/students/graduate-travel-awards.php. Completed packets should be dropped off in 2002 McCarty Hall D no later than April 15.
All ABE graduate students are eligible for these scholarships.
All ABE graduate students are eligible for these scholarships.
Delegates wanted for Global Food Security Symposium
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is accepting applications from students to participate in the Global Food Security Symposium 2015 Next Generation Delegation. The deadline for applications is January 15, 2015.
This is a wonderful opportunity for undergraduate (3rd-4th year) and graduate students who may be interested in participating in Washington, DC on April 16, 2015. More details regarding the meeting and application process are provided below and on The Chicago Council on Global Affairs website:
Global Food Security Symposium 2015
This is a wonderful opportunity for undergraduate (3rd-4th year) and graduate students who may be interested in participating in Washington, DC on April 16, 2015. More details regarding the meeting and application process are provided below and on The Chicago Council on Global Affairs website:
Global Food Security Symposium 2015
AWIS Meeting 1/8/15
For anybody interested in becoming a member of the Association for Women in Science (AWIS), the local chapter is having a meeting this Thursday near downtown Gainesville. This is a great opportunity to get to know the local women in science involved in the community. Remember, membership to AWIS is now free for UF students !
January Meeting:
Our next meeting will be held this Thursday, January 8th, from 5:30-6:30pm at the Santa Fe CIED Center located at 530 West University Avenue. This is our new location for 2015, and is conveniently located on the corner of University Ave. and 6th street.
This month's meeting will feature an excellent talk by Catherine Schein from the Foundation for Applied Molecular Evolution (Ffame) about "21st Century Plagues". Nominations for AWIS Leadership board positions will be finalized at this time.
There will be a Networking Social immediately following the meeting at Half Cork'd located a few blocks from the CIED Center at 116 Southeast 1 Street, Gainesville, FL 32601. Come have a chance to relax and socialize with other AWIS members!
January Meeting:
Our next meeting will be held this Thursday, January 8th, from 5:30-6:30pm at the Santa Fe CIED Center located at 530 West University Avenue. This is our new location for 2015, and is conveniently located on the corner of University Ave. and 6th street.
This month's meeting will feature an excellent talk by Catherine Schein from the Foundation for Applied Molecular Evolution (Ffame) about "21st Century Plagues". Nominations for AWIS Leadership board positions will be finalized at this time.
There will be a Networking Social immediately following the meeting at Half Cork'd located a few blocks from the CIED Center at 116 Southeast 1 Street, Gainesville, FL 32601. Come have a chance to relax and socialize with other AWIS members!
Peace Corps Now at UF
The International Center is pleased to announce Bobbi Stienmetz as the new University of Florida (UF) Peace Corps campus-based recruiter. Ms. Stienmetz is a counselor by training and worked extensively with youth in Costa Rica where she served as a Peace Corps volunteer from 2006-2008. She joins the UFIC team in order to continue advancing the global competency of UF campus.
Graduate students are encouraged to visit Bobbi and learn about how to enrich their career and academics by incorporating overseas service after graduation.
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans abroad to tackle the most pressing needs of people around the world. Peace Corps Volunteers work at the grassroots level toward sustainable change that lives on long after their service—at the same time becoming global citizens and serving their country. When they return home, Volunteers bring their knowledge and experiences—and a global outlook—that enriches the lives of those around them.
The UF Peace Corps office is located at the UF International Center in the Hub (1765 Stadium Road, Suite 170). Bobbi will be on campus Tuesday through Thursday (9am-4pm), and will have office hours Tuesdays from 10am-12 noon, and by appointment. To contact Bobbi, please call 352-294-2267 or peacecorps@ufic.ufl.edu To learn more: peacecorps@ufic.ufl.edu and www.peacecorps.gov
Graduate students are encouraged to visit Bobbi and learn about how to enrich their career and academics by incorporating overseas service after graduation.
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans abroad to tackle the most pressing needs of people around the world. Peace Corps Volunteers work at the grassroots level toward sustainable change that lives on long after their service—at the same time becoming global citizens and serving their country. When they return home, Volunteers bring their knowledge and experiences—and a global outlook—that enriches the lives of those around them.
The UF Peace Corps office is located at the UF International Center in the Hub (1765 Stadium Road, Suite 170). Bobbi will be on campus Tuesday through Thursday (9am-4pm), and will have office hours Tuesdays from 10am-12 noon, and by appointment. To contact Bobbi, please call 352-294-2267 or peacecorps@ufic.ufl.edu To learn more: peacecorps@ufic.ufl.edu and www.peacecorps.gov
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