Knack is an ‘uber for tutors’ that lets students get help from other students that succeeded in their class. We have seen relatively high demand for biological engineering tutors, and invite bio engineers that feel comfortable tutoring other students to sign up to become a tutor in our iPhone app Simply hit, ‘become a tutor’ in the sidebar, upload photos of your transcript, and we will approve you based on favorable grades. It’s pretty simple.
Knack is run by your very own engineer student, as well as other UF alumni. Email me at dennis@joinknack.com if you have any questions. Also, let us know you signed up and well gift you a Knack T-Shirt!
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Monday, January 25, 2016
Apply to be a CALS Ambassador
CALS Ambassadors are volunteers who create awareness of the academic programs and career opportunities in food, agriculture and natural resources among students, teachers, advisers and the general public. They assist with college-wide events and activities and represent the college at numerous external events such as science fairs, industry conferences, contests, etc. CALS Ambassadors are selected through an application and interview process and come from a wide variety of majors within the college.
Learn more and apply to be a CALS Ambassador by Feb. 26, 2016 at http://www.cals.ufl.edu/students/ambassadors.php.
Learn more and apply to be a CALS Ambassador by Feb. 26, 2016 at http://www.cals.ufl.edu/students/ambassadors.php.
Alpha Epsilon Delta- Pre-Health Honor Society Recruitment
Are you a pre-health student at the University of Florida? Do you want to volunteer, participate in philanthropy for local non-profits, get leadership opportunities, network and find your niche? Are you looking to get involved and make an impact on our community? If you answered "yes" to the questions above, consider joining Alpha Epsilon Delta.
Our recruitment theme this semester is "Leaving Our Mark"; it highlights how different the members of AED are and how our passions vary so much, but that we all come together as future healthcare professionals to impact our community and those around us. We like to consider ourselves a big family, and we'd love to have you be a part of it.
Spring 2016 Recruitment begins Tuesday, January 19th and runs until Thursday, January 28th, at which time our application closes at midnight. During this time, we will be tabling in the Reitz and Turlington, announcing in classrooms and holding an Open House (Monday January 25 from 6p-8p in HPNP G-101) for you to get to know us and what we do. Visit our website at www.ufaed.org to learn more and apply. Contact Ryanne at Electee.VP@ufaed.org with any questions.
Spring 2016 Recruitment Events:
· Application opens 1/19 at 12:00a at www.ufaed.org/apply
· Classroom Announcements in Pre-Health prerequisite courses: Tuesday 1/19-Monday 1/25
· Tabling in Reitz Union Breezeway and Turlington Plaza: Tuesday 1/19-Wednesday 1/27 10:30a-3:00p
· Open House in HPNP G-101: Monday 1/25 6p-8p
· Application closes 1/28 at 11:59p
Our recruitment theme this semester is "Leaving Our Mark"; it highlights how different the members of AED are and how our passions vary so much, but that we all come together as future healthcare professionals to impact our community and those around us. We like to consider ourselves a big family, and we'd love to have you be a part of it.
Spring 2016 Recruitment begins Tuesday, January 19th and runs until Thursday, January 28th, at which time our application closes at midnight. During this time, we will be tabling in the Reitz and Turlington, announcing in classrooms and holding an Open House (Monday January 25 from 6p-8p in HPNP G-101) for you to get to know us and what we do. Visit our website at www.ufaed.org to learn more and apply. Contact Ryanne at Electee.VP@ufaed.org with any questions.
Spring 2016 Recruitment Events:
· Application opens 1/19 at 12:00a at www.ufaed.org/apply
· Classroom Announcements in Pre-Health prerequisite courses: Tuesday 1/19-Monday 1/25
· Tabling in Reitz Union Breezeway and Turlington Plaza: Tuesday 1/19-Wednesday 1/27 10:30a-3:00p
· Open House in HPNP G-101: Monday 1/25 6p-8p
· Application closes 1/28 at 11:59p
Alpha Zeta Valentine’s Day Rose Sale
Alpha Zeta, the honors fraternity of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, is once again holding its annual Valentine's Day Rose Sale fundraiser. This year, the money that we earn will aid the chapter in hosting the National Agricultural Leadership Conference at the University of Florida.
Roses will cost $3 per stem or $30 per dozen. Colors are red, pink, and/or white. We are also selling hand-made tags this year, to be put on the bouquets with your own personalized message! These can be purchased for $3 extra. Deliveries will be made on Friday, Feb. 12.
Order roses by Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 6 pm at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dQ5Mc2RJJ9N49zXYA1KinBh41G5nIUeNSyE3jj6VjFE/viewform. Questions? Email fl.az.officers@gmail.com.
Roses will cost $3 per stem or $30 per dozen. Colors are red, pink, and/or white. We are also selling hand-made tags this year, to be put on the bouquets with your own personalized message! These can be purchased for $3 extra. Deliveries will be made on Friday, Feb. 12.
Order roses by Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 6 pm at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dQ5Mc2RJJ9N49zXYA1KinBh41G5nIUeNSyE3jj6VjFE/viewform. Questions? Email fl.az.officers@gmail.com.
Friday, January 22, 2016
E-Week 2016 Information
E-Week began in 1945 with just the Engineering and Science fair, but, has now grown to a two week event, hosted by the Benton Engineering Council through UF’s College of Engineering. E-Week aims to recognize engineers’ contribution to modern social development through a series of fun, interactive, and informative events. While Engineers’ Week aims to celebrate engineers, the events also underscore the relationship between engineering and all other fields of study, from fine arts and journalism to liberal arts and social sciences.
This year, E-Week kicks off on Monday, February 15 with our E-Talk, where guest speakers in the STEM fields come out to talk about the importance of engineering in our world. The next two weeks are filled with the engineering and science fair, leadership forum, service learning, and a festival. E-Week ends on Thursday, February 25 with the closing ceremony.
Official Website: http://ufbec.org/eweek2016
Twitter: @EweekUF
Facebook: UFEweek and/or UF Engineer’s Week
Instagram: @eweek2016
This year, E-Week kicks off on Monday, February 15 with our E-Talk, where guest speakers in the STEM fields come out to talk about the importance of engineering in our world. The next two weeks are filled with the engineering and science fair, leadership forum, service learning, and a festival. E-Week ends on Thursday, February 25 with the closing ceremony.
Official Website: http://ufbec.org/eweek2016
Twitter: @EweekUF
Facebook: UFEweek and/or UF Engineer’s Week
Instagram: @eweek2016
Internship Opportunities:- Field and Fork Program
Field and Fork Community Outreach Coordinator:
This person would work with the Field and Fork team to develop communications and outreach efforts for the Farm and gardens. Primary duties include informational presentations, website design, social media management, tabling and flyering, event planning/coordiantion for the Field and Fork Program. The internship is volunteer, but can qualify for Federal Work Study, and will be aprox. 10 hours per week. Interns are also expected to attend regular intern meetings. Experience with graphic design and communications is preferred.
Local Food Recovery and Garden Coordinator
This person will be working with Grace Marketplace, UF/IFAS Field and Fork, and Forage to develop and coordinate a gleaning/foraging program with local farmers in the area. This person would be exploring avenues to get unused produce from local producers to those in need, and would be coordinating the collection of this food for donation to Grace Marketplace. This person would also help care for the Grace Marketplace garden. The internship is volunteer but can qualify for Federal Work Study, and will be aprox.10 hours a week. The successful candidate needs to have their own transportation to visit area farms and the garden at Grace Marketplace - NE 39th Ave and Waldo Road. Gardening experience preferred.
Prospective student should email a resume and cover letter, and the UF Work Permit that states that you have Federal Work Study if applicable, to Anna Prizzia at apprizzia@ufl.edu.
This person would work with the Field and Fork team to develop communications and outreach efforts for the Farm and gardens. Primary duties include informational presentations, website design, social media management, tabling and flyering, event planning/coordiantion for the Field and Fork Program. The internship is volunteer, but can qualify for Federal Work Study, and will be aprox. 10 hours per week. Interns are also expected to attend regular intern meetings. Experience with graphic design and communications is preferred.
Local Food Recovery and Garden Coordinator
This person will be working with Grace Marketplace, UF/IFAS Field and Fork, and Forage to develop and coordinate a gleaning/foraging program with local farmers in the area. This person would be exploring avenues to get unused produce from local producers to those in need, and would be coordinating the collection of this food for donation to Grace Marketplace. This person would also help care for the Grace Marketplace garden. The internship is volunteer but can qualify for Federal Work Study, and will be aprox.10 hours a week. The successful candidate needs to have their own transportation to visit area farms and the garden at Grace Marketplace - NE 39th Ave and Waldo Road. Gardening experience preferred.
Prospective student should email a resume and cover letter, and the UF Work Permit that states that you have Federal Work Study if applicable, to Anna Prizzia at apprizzia@ufl.edu.
Thursday, January 21, 2016
First AWRA Meeting 1/26 @ 6pm in Rogers Hall
AWRA Club Meeting Next Tuesday (1/26) at 6PM in Rogers Hall Room 110
Thisis a ROOM CHANGE. Our normal room will be occupied at that time, but not by us. Feel free to scout out their food situation and report back to us though.
Our speaker will be Jim Jawitz, a professor in SWS. If you've never met him or heard him give a talk, he is a very cool guy and I'm sure his presentation will be entertaining as well as informative. The title of his presentation is "Leonardo da Vinci - Maestro d'acqua [hydraulic engineer]". Please join us to learn more about one of history's most famous scientists and respect his Italian heritage by eating FREE PIZZA. See the attached flyer for details.
Let's Talk About Water
Also remember the LTAW events that we are planning to coincide with the Water Institute Symposium coming up in February. We will have a documentary screening, panel discussion, and an art show. There will be tons more information about these and other events (and how you can help!) at our meeting and in future emails, but I just wanted to put it in your mind for now.
Thisis a ROOM CHANGE. Our normal room will be occupied at that time, but not by us. Feel free to scout out their food situation and report back to us though.
Our speaker will be Jim Jawitz, a professor in SWS. If you've never met him or heard him give a talk, he is a very cool guy and I'm sure his presentation will be entertaining as well as informative. The title of his presentation is "Leonardo da Vinci - Maestro d'acqua [hydraulic engineer]". Please join us to learn more about one of history's most famous scientists and respect his Italian heritage by eating FREE PIZZA. See the attached flyer for details.
Let's Talk About Water
Also remember the LTAW events that we are planning to coincide with the Water Institute Symposium coming up in February. We will have a documentary screening, panel discussion, and an art show. There will be tons more information about these and other events (and how you can help!) at our meeting and in future emails, but I just wanted to put it in your mind for now.
UF Career Showcase January 27-28
Join us for the largest campus career fair in the Southeast! Dates are set for Tuesday, January 26 (non-technical day) and Wednesday, January 27 (technical day) in Gainesville. Last spring, Career Showcase connected 278 companies with over 5,700 students and alumni.
Career Showcase is a two-day event featuring employers hiring for full-time job and internships. This event offers you a great opportunity to network with employers and explore a position or organization that you had not previously considered. These employers travel to the University of Florida just to see you. It doesn't get much better than that! Take advantage of this opportunity to make a BIG impact on your career.
Look out for opportunities to network with employers in information sessions before and after Career Showcase. Log in to Gator CareerLink, click "Events" and select "Information Sessions" for more information.
Don't attend showcase with an antique or poorly written resume. Stop by to get your resume critiqued by CRC staff, attend Extreme Resume Makeover or try the resume building on Gator CareerLink. Log in at www.crc.ufl.edu, click "My Documents" then click "Resume Builder." Either way…get the help you need before Career Showcase!
Career Showcase is a two-day event featuring employers hiring for full-time job and internships. This event offers you a great opportunity to network with employers and explore a position or organization that you had not previously considered. These employers travel to the University of Florida just to see you. It doesn't get much better than that! Take advantage of this opportunity to make a BIG impact on your career.
Look out for opportunities to network with employers in information sessions before and after Career Showcase. Log in to Gator CareerLink, click "Events" and select "Information Sessions" for more information.
Don't attend showcase with an antique or poorly written resume. Stop by to get your resume critiqued by CRC staff, attend Extreme Resume Makeover or try the resume building on Gator CareerLink. Log in at www.crc.ufl.edu, click "My Documents" then click "Resume Builder." Either way…get the help you need before Career Showcase!
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Submit Your Resume for the CALS Career Expo Employer 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 submitted by Jan. 28 in Word of PDF format at https://ufl.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3DlzaqfwRrMWq7X. Uploading 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.
The CALS Career Expo will be held Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the J. Wayne Reitz Union, Grand Ballroom. All students and alumni are welcome to attend. Visit www.cals.ufl.edu/careerexpo for preparation tips and a list of participating employers/organizations.
The CALS Career Expo will be held Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the J. Wayne Reitz Union, Grand Ballroom. All students and alumni are welcome to attend. Visit www.cals.ufl.edu/careerexpo for preparation tips and a list of participating employers/organizations.
Solutions Seminar: Maximizing Your Professional Potential
Jan. 28, 5:30 pm, Straughn Center
RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/solutions-seminar-maximizing-your-professional-potential-registration-20696146732
Now, more than ever is the time to start preparing yourself for the working world. Every year companies are looking for young women and men who are polished, determined, hardworking, and forward-thinking. CALS want to help you in your preparation for those positions.
Join us for a seminar focused on maximizing your professional potential. Michael Rolgalsky with Florida Farm Bureau Federation will cover business etiquette including first impressions (as they relate to a career fair) as well as the do's and don'ts when interviewing. Dr. Sabine Grunwald will take the conversation further and introduce us to mindfulness and the new initiative campus wide.
In addition, we are offering the opportunity to have your résumés reviewed. Your resume will be returned to you the night of Solutions Seminar with feedback ready to be implemented prior to the CALS Career Expo on Feb. 4, 2016. If you wish to send your résumé in for review email it Charlotte Emerson (cemer@ufl.edu) and/or Cathy Carr (chcarr@ufl.edu) as an attachment with the following subject line: Solutions Seminar Résumé. Due by January 22, 2016
Registration, refreshments and the opportunity to have a professional head shot taken will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 6:00 p.m.; please dress professionally for your photo. This seminar is brought to you in partnership with by the Florida Farm Bureau Federation.
RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/solutions-seminar-maximizing-your-professional-potential-registration-20696146732
Now, more than ever is the time to start preparing yourself for the working world. Every year companies are looking for young women and men who are polished, determined, hardworking, and forward-thinking. CALS want to help you in your preparation for those positions.
Join us for a seminar focused on maximizing your professional potential. Michael Rolgalsky with Florida Farm Bureau Federation will cover business etiquette including first impressions (as they relate to a career fair) as well as the do's and don'ts when interviewing. Dr. Sabine Grunwald will take the conversation further and introduce us to mindfulness and the new initiative campus wide.
In addition, we are offering the opportunity to have your résumés reviewed. Your resume will be returned to you the night of Solutions Seminar with feedback ready to be implemented prior to the CALS Career Expo on Feb. 4, 2016. If you wish to send your résumé in for review email it Charlotte Emerson (cemer@ufl.edu) and/or Cathy Carr (chcarr@ufl.edu) as an attachment with the following subject line: Solutions Seminar Résumé. Due by January 22, 2016
Registration, refreshments and the opportunity to have a professional head shot taken will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 6:00 p.m.; please dress professionally for your photo. This seminar is brought to you in partnership with by the Florida Farm Bureau Federation.
Film Screening “The Forgotten Coast” - 2/10-7pm
The Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Alumni Association of the WLI are pleased to be presenting a screening of “The Forgotten Coast” at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at the Straughn Professional Development Center here at UF. The film is free and open to the public!
This film follows the Florida Wildlife Corridor expedition team (which includes two WLIANR alumni—Mallory Dimmitt and Carlton Ward) on their second wildlife corridor trek from the Glades to the Gulf. For more information on the Expedition and the Florida Wildlife Corridor, please go to: http://floridawildlifecorridor.org.
This film follows the Florida Wildlife Corridor expedition team (which includes two WLIANR alumni—Mallory Dimmitt and Carlton Ward) on their second wildlife corridor trek from the Glades to the Gulf. For more information on the Expedition and the Florida Wildlife Corridor, please go to: http://floridawildlifecorridor.org.
Friday, January 15, 2016
Agricultural Engineer Job Opportunity- South Carolina
We have an opening for an Agricultural Engineer to provide support for field research operations in irrigation, water management, and water quality research at the Center. The position will involve coordinating work to support research projects of scientist working at or collaborating with the Center. Emphasis is placed on the management of crop and soil water status, as well as measurement of meteorological conditions in both irrigated and non-irrigated crop production. In addition, much emphasis is on using crop modeling for research on alternative cultural practices and interactions between these practices and various water and soil management practices such as irrigation, drainage, and tillage.
Location: Florence, SC
Job Title: Agricultural Engineer
Department: Department Of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service
Job Announcement Number: ARS-S16E-0097
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/424792800
This position is located in the Agricultural Research Service, Coastal Plains Soil, Water, and Plant Research Unit, located in Florence, South Carolina.
Location: Florence, SC
Job Title: Agricultural Engineer
Department: Department Of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service
Job Announcement Number: ARS-S16E-0097
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/424792800
This position is located in the Agricultural Research Service, Coastal Plains Soil, Water, and Plant Research Unit, located in Florence, South Carolina.
Study Abroad Fair - January 27th
Study Abroad Fair
Wednesday, January 27th, 10am- 3pm at Plaza of the Americas
The UF International Center (UFIC) invites students and faculty to learn about current study-abroad programs and opportunities at the UF Study Abroad Fair.
Study-abroad programs help UF students discover new cultures, increase global awareness, enhance foreign language skills and establish new connections. UF faculty is also strongly encouraged to lead their own study-abroad program and teach abroad. Overseas internship opportunities are available for students seeking internship credit. Most financial aid can be used for study-abroad programs and study abroad can be used to satisfy summer residency requirements.
UF study abroad program directors, independent program providers and former study-abroad students will be available to share their international experiences. The UF Study Abroad Services staff will be available to explain the application process and help students and faculty begin their process and find the right program.
For additional information, see Study Abroad Fair or contact Alexis Weisman.
Wednesday, January 27th, 10am- 3pm at Plaza of the Americas
The UF International Center (UFIC) invites students and faculty to learn about current study-abroad programs and opportunities at the UF Study Abroad Fair.
Study-abroad programs help UF students discover new cultures, increase global awareness, enhance foreign language skills and establish new connections. UF faculty is also strongly encouraged to lead their own study-abroad program and teach abroad. Overseas internship opportunities are available for students seeking internship credit. Most financial aid can be used for study-abroad programs and study abroad can be used to satisfy summer residency requirements.
UF study abroad program directors, independent program providers and former study-abroad students will be available to share their international experiences. The UF Study Abroad Services staff will be available to explain the application process and help students and faculty begin their process and find the right program.
For additional information, see Study Abroad Fair or contact Alexis Weisman.
CALS Undergraduate Award Applications Now Being Accepted!
Applications are now being accepted for the CALS Undergraduate Awards:
Outstanding Senior Award, J. Wayne Reitz Medal of Excellence (undergraduate)
Outstanding Junior Award, E.T. York Medal of Excellence (undergraduate)
Larry J. Connor Medal of Excellence (undergraduate)
Emilee Matthews Award of Excellence- NEW for Transfer Students (undergraduate)
CALS Alumni and Friends Leadership Award (undergraduate)
Information about each award and the application packet is available at: http://cals.ufl.edu/students/scholarships-awards.php and as an attachment to this email. Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on February 18, 2016.
Finalists and winners (in the case of graduate awards), will be selected for each award and invited to the CALS Scholarship and Leadership Banquet, to be held April 14, 2016 at 6 p.m., Paramount Plaza Hotel and Suites.
Questions? Contact Charlotte Emerson, cemer@ufl.edu or 392-1963.
Outstanding Senior Award, J. Wayne Reitz Medal of Excellence (undergraduate)
Outstanding Junior Award, E.T. York Medal of Excellence (undergraduate)
Larry J. Connor Medal of Excellence (undergraduate)
Emilee Matthews Award of Excellence- NEW for Transfer Students (undergraduate)
CALS Alumni and Friends Leadership Award (undergraduate)
Information about each award and the application packet is available at: http://cals.ufl.edu/students/scholarships-awards.php and as an attachment to this email. Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on February 18, 2016.
Finalists and winners (in the case of graduate awards), will be selected for each award and invited to the CALS Scholarship and Leadership Banquet, to be held April 14, 2016 at 6 p.m., Paramount Plaza Hotel and Suites.
Questions? Contact Charlotte Emerson, cemer@ufl.edu or 392-1963.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Packaging Engineering Internship/Co-op with FritoLay
Info Session – Frazier Rogers Hall, January 26, 2016, 5PM – Room 122 (if attending, please RSVP via Facebook UF Packaging Club page)
Interviews January 28 (8AM – 3PM) Frazier Rogers Hall (rooms 120B and 122).
Eligible students must be Packaging major or minor. Students interested in signing up for the minor should use this form:
http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/pdf/minorapp.pdf
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Belgium Study Abroad
Texas A & M is hosting a Belgium
Study Abroad program for the summer of 2016. They currently have space for 4 more students. The deadline for out-of-state
students to apply is February 15, 2016.
Online applications can be found at:
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Food Safety/Packaging Opportunity
Zellwin Farms is a producer of egg packaging products made from 100% recycled fiber, the most significant being newspapers. We supply several of the large egg producers like CalMaine and Rose Acres. We also supply many smaller customers in the local area and around the country.
Due to continued efforts to insure the safety of food there have been several new initiatives introduced to the food manufacturers that are now beginning to impact our business as well. I am looking for someone to take on a project for us in order for our business to meet these upcoming standards. We are completely open as to whether this is a part time effort, internship or other. For more information contact Ray Trent at 407/470-0191.
Due to continued efforts to insure the safety of food there have been several new initiatives introduced to the food manufacturers that are now beginning to impact our business as well. I am looking for someone to take on a project for us in order for our business to meet these upcoming standards. We are completely open as to whether this is a part time effort, internship or other. For more information contact Ray Trent at 407/470-0191.
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