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October 25, 2002
Nota
Bene
Five College African
Studies Certificate Seniors who have taken six courses that
have at least 50 percent of their content devoted to Africa may
be eligible for the Five College African studies certificate.
Applications are on the African and African American studies bulletin
board next to Skinner 312. Seniors who want to apply for an African
studies certificate should submit an application to John Lemly,
Samba Gadjigo, or Holly Hanson by November 7, as the Five College
African Studies Council will be reviewing applications on November
8.
Award Deadlines
Please note these November deadlines for the following major awards.
Contact the Career Development Center at x2080 if you are interested
in applying for any of these scholarships.
- USA TODAY
All-USA College Academic Teams The deadline for
this award is November 4. It is a cash award for students who
have completed or are working on an outstanding academic, artistic,
or public service project that has been started during the student's
college career and has received some type of public recognition,
achieved tangible results, earned a merit award, been accepted
for publication or been published. All undergraduates and all
citizenships may apply. This award is competitive, with a recommended
3.0 GPA, and relates to all fields of study. Mount Holyoke students
have been members of the first-, second-, and third-place teams.
For more information, visit www.allstars.usatoday.com.
- Goldwater Scholarships
The deadline for this scholarship is November 12. It offers
tuition support (a $7,000 renewable scholarship) for those pursuing
careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering
who are preparing for graduate work and a research career in
their field. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S.
residents and must be in the top quarter of their class. Mount
Holyoke may nominate up to four students for this award. Mount
Holyoke juniors have won this award many times over the past
ten years and have competed successfully from abroad. In 2001,
three MHC nominees won the award. For more information, visit
www.act.org/goldwater.
- Truman Scholarships
The deadline for this award is November 12. The scholarship
covers tuition ($30,000) toward graduate study for those pursuing
careers in government or public service in a wide range of careers
and majors. Applicants must have outstanding leadership potential,
be in the top quarter of their class, and be U.S. citizens or
permanent residents who will receive citizenship by May 2, 2003.
Mount Holyoke may nominate up to four students for this award.
Mount Holyoke juniors have been named finalists and scholars
regularly over the last five years and have competed successfully
from abroad. One student majoring in international relations
and economic development became a scholar in 2002. For additional
information, visit www.truman.gov/.
- Saint Andrew's
Society of the State of New York Scholarship The deadline
for this scholarship is November 12. The scholarship offers
tuition support for one year of postgraduate study at any Scottish
University. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or of Scottish
descent. This award is competitive, with a recommended 3.0 GPA,
and it applies to all fields of study. A deep interest in Scotland
is required. Students must live or study within 250 miles of
New York. Mount Holyoke may nominate one student for this award.
A Mount Holyoke student recently won this award. The email contact
is standrewsny@msn.com.
- UNCF-Merck Science
Undergraduate Science Research Scholarships The deadline
for this award is November 12. It offers undergraduate tuition
support (up to $25,000) and two ten- to twelve-week summer research
internships in Merck research facilities for African American
juniors majoring in the life or physical sciences. Each internship
carries a stipend of at least $5,000. Applicants must be U.S.
citizens or permanent U.S. residents. A 3.3 GPA is required,
and students must have completed two semesters of organic chemistry
by the end of the 2002–2003 academic year. Mount Holyoke
may nominate two students for this award. A Mount Holyoke junior
won this scholarship in 1996. For further information, visit
www.uncf.org/merck.
Information Session on the MHC Teacher-Licensure Program
All students interested in teaching at the early childhood (preK–2),
elementary (1–6), middle school (5–8), or secondary
school (8–12) levels should come to an information meeting
Wednesday, October 30, at 12:15 pm in room 301 of the Reese Psychology
and Education Building. Bring your "grab and go" lunch
with you. Did you know that you have to apply to the MHC Teacher-Licensure
Program? Find out how and when to apply, what courses to take
prior to applying, and what opportunities are available in the
education field and how teaching experience fits in. The state
has mandated changes to all Massachusetts teacher-licensure programs
in recent years, and it is important that all students planning
to apply to the MHC Teacher-Licensure Program come to this meeting
to make sure they will have taken all of the required courses
and tests prior to submitting an application to the Teacher-Licensure
Application Committee.
Teaching during
January Term Have you always wanted to teach? Do you enjoy
helping other people learn new things? Are you an international
student who wants to gain an insider's view of American public
schools? Are you planning a career in early childhood, elementary,
middle, or secondary education? If the answer is yes to any of
these questions, Education 332j or 324j, Observing and Assisting
in Schools, may be the January Term course for you. Students interested
in working in schools with early childhood, elementary, middle,
or secondary children during January Term should attend the information
session Wednesday, October 30, at 4 pm in room 301 of the Reese
Psychology and Education Building. If you cannot attend, call
x2844 to make arrangements to pick up the required course information
outlining procedures and dates for future meetings. This course
is required for students seeking teacher licensure.
Fight the Flu
Health Services will hold its annual flu immunization clinics
for students, faculty, and staff on Friday, October 25, and Friday,
November 1. Flu shots will be by appointment only. A $10 fee will
be charged to cover the cost of this service. The Health Center
will be appropriately staffed to accommodate the community in
a timely manner. To schedule an appointment, call x2121 and select
option one. If you have questions, contact Karen Jacobus at kjacobus@mtholyoke.edu
or at x3200.
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