Friday, September 11, 2009

Looking for more things to do?

Well, I've got options for you!

1. Career Fair!
Today (Monday the 14th) and Tuesday the 15th in the Campus Recreation Center. It's never to early to check out the opportunities, and some companies are looking for interns and co-ops as well as full-time employees. Take a few minutes to check it out!

2. Research and $$$
The Petit Undergraduate Research Scholars deadline is Tuesday, September 15. For more information go here.

PURA applications for the Spring 2010 funding cycle are due October 19, 2009. Don't forget to submit a copy of your application to Dr. Shepler. For more details, click here.

3. SGA Academic Advising Committee
This group is looking for new members from the College of Science. The committee did a campus wide survey of academic advising, and they will be analyzing that data and sharing the results with the departments. They are also work on publicity to get more students to advisors and to realize that resource is there. They are looking for students who want to make an impact on the academic experience for the student body.

For more application information, please contact Dr. Shepler. Applications are due on September 16.

4. Be the Change Day Atlanta 2009
What: Atlanta-wide volunteering
When: Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 7 AM to 1 PM (FREE breakfast and guest speaker)
Where: Meet at the Kessler Campanile and then go to service sites around Atlanta

For more information, please visit our the organization website.
Please contact Philanthropy@gtsigrho.org or 678.431.9202 with questions or investigate the group on Facebook at "Be the Change Day Atlanta 2009".

5. Family Weekend 2009
Registration ends September 17, so invite your families and mark you calendars! The College of Sciences will be putting on a joint session from 3:00-4:30pm on Friday, and we'd love to meet your families!

Don't forget the opportunity to present your undergraduate research at the poster session we're holding for the event (see previous September entry for details).
More information can be found here.

6. SENIORS--GRADUATION DEADLINES
If you plan to graduate in May 2010, now is the time to fill out your degree petition. Please make an appointment with your academic adviser to complete both a degree checklist and petition. Petitions are due to Dr. Shepler by 5:00pm on Thursday, October 8th.