Apply Now for the LeadUF Retreat

Undergrads: Looking for a way to expand your leadership skills? Look no further than LeadUF!

This annual retreat, designed to accommodate different learning styles, gives UF students a chance to learn and practice leadership in the context of working with others. Participants will focus on: - -Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Sense of self
- Teamwork
- Social responsibility

The weekend of March 31 through April 2, 2017, will incorporate large group activities, small group discussions, reflection, outdoor experiences, time to connect with other leaders and lots of fun!

For more information and to apply by March 3: http://bit.ly/lead-uf

For specific questions about the LeadUF program, please email Taylor Stokes at the David and Wanda Brown Center for Leadership and Service: taylors@leadershipandservice.ufl.edu.

Schwarzman Scholars Info Session – Wednesday February 15, 4:05pm in Flint 50

Schwarzman Scholars is a highly selective, fully-funded international scholarship program designed to prepare future leaders for success in a world where China plays a key global role. Anchored in an 11-month professional Master’s Degree in Global Affairs at Beijing’s prestigious Tsinghua University, the Schwarzman experience includes extensive leadership training, a network of senior mentors, practical training / internships, and travel seminars around China. Scholars engage in a dynamic core curriculum concentrating on public policy, international studies, or business & economics. The program is open to students and young professionals up to 28 years old of any citizenship who are proficient in English and have obtained an undergraduate degree. Visit schwarzmanscholars.org for additional information on the application process, which will open in April.

Meet Schwarzman representative Peter Raucci at the info session and hear from UF’s Student Body President Susan Webster, named a class of 2018 Schwarzman Scholar. UF Fellowships Advisor Regan Garner will also be at the session. If you are unable to attend and would like more information, call the UF Honors Program at 352-392-1519 to meet with Ms. Garner.

Register for the session here

Regan Garner
Associate Director, Honors Program
Fulbright Program Advisor

University of Florida
1 Fletcher Drive
Phone: 352-392-1519
Fax: 352-392-1888

Irrigation Foundation Scholarships - Deadline 2/15

The Irrigation Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications http://www.irrigation.org/Scholarships/

Irrigation Foundation is now accepting applications for its new scholarship program. The program will provide meaningful financial support for the education of worthy scholarship candidates. The Irrigation Foundation Scholarships (ranging from $1,000 – $2,500) will be awarded based on the student’s letter of intent, financial need, reference letters, résumé and transcript.

Requirements for the scholarship program:
Must be currently enrolled (undergraduate or graduate) at a U.S. technical or vocational school, community college, university or similar institution of higher learning.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have taken or are currently enrolled in a class with an irrigation-related curriculum.
Must have a minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA, based on a 4.0 scale.
Must demonstrate financial need.

Scholarship applications are due by Feb. 15, 2017 with notification to award winners by April 1, 2017.

Visit the Irrigation Foundation’s website for additional information about the scholarship program and the application. Spread the news and encourage all to apply!

To apply for the Irrigation Foundation Scholarship, click here.

5h Annual WGSA Photo Competition!

Nanoengineering REU in San Diego

Are you an undergraduate who might be interested in the nanoengineering, bioengineering career path?

How would you like to come to UC San Diego for a 10 week paid research internship?

Research is an excellent opportunity to become more engaged in your field of study and interact with faculty members in prospective graduate schools. The University of California San Diego SDNI REU program offers undergraduates the opportunity to conduct a ten-week intensive research experience.

For more information about the program’s requirements, please visit our site:
http://sdni.ucsd.edu/about.php

Application website: https://reumanager.com/sdni/

Applications received by Mar 15 will receive full consideration. We will continue to accept applications after that date until the positions are filled.

BACKPACKING WITH A PURPOSE

Operation Groundswell is a non-profit organization that runs international volunteering programs, focusing on social justice issues and working alongside local activists, organizations, and communities. We are looking for globally conscious and socially active students who want to spend their summer exploring some of the most complex and beautiful countries in the world!

If you're into cultural exchange, meaningful community service, and off-the-beaten path adventure, apply today to secure an interview for one of your top choice programs!

Programs are filling up quickly so apply as soon as possible!

*Financial assistance is available for all students on our 35- and 40-day programs.

Check out where we go: www.operationgroundswell.com

Summer programs are open in the following countries and regions:

• India – Education or Gender Rights 
• Southeast Asia – Conservation or Youth Empowerment 
• Middle East – Human Rights 
• Ghana – Global Health or Education 
• Tanzania – Social Innovation 
• Guatemala – Fair Trade Justice or Peace & Conflict 
• Peru – Environment

Can’t travel in the summer? Join us for our alternative breaks in the winter and spring!

Learning Preferences Workshop 2/15/2017-4pm

Struggling in class even though you understood the material? Confused as to why you did not do as well as you hoped on the exam, although the homework was not difficult for you? When students do not perform to their highest academic potential, it is not due to inability. Rather, it is from not fully understanding how they learn best for each class. Having a better sense of your learning style or learning preference will give you the edge in becoming more successful in your classes, and provide you with the tools to adapt different to teaching styles. This workshop will provide a basic overview of the different learning styles and help you learn to discover which study skill methods work best for you.

Seating is limited.

Please sign-up by registering for the workshop at: https://www.advising.ufl.edu/workshops and selecting “AAC” from “Select a Workshop Area”.