November 2011 Archives

Regular Scholarship Application Deadline: March 4, 2012

College of the Liberal Arts undergraduate scholarship applications for the 2012-13 academic school year are now available on-line. To apply, students must complete an on-line application and submit an essay and resume at the following website: https://studentportal.la.psu.edu/scholarships/student/

Scholarship Application Eligibility Requirements:

• Be a Liberal Arts undergraduate student
• 3.0 GPA or higher 
• University Park student 
• Submit a well written essay
  

While the regular scholarship deadline is March 4, 2012, students who apply for a College of the Liberal Arts scholarship before December 20, 2011 could be the lucky recipient of a $10,000 scholarship for 2012-13. To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be a Liberal Arts undergraduate student
• 3.0 GPA or higher 
• University Park student 
• Submit a well written essay 
• Be enrolled as a full-time student Fall 2012 & Spring 2013

Please visit the College of the Liberal Arts Scholarship website for more information.

Monday, December 5
5:30 p.m.
29 IM Building

Students can attend this information session on Monday, December 5 at 5:30 p.m. in 29 IM Building to learn more about the Summer 2012 Education Abroad, faculty-led program in Japan.

Visit the Summer Education Abroad website for more information about the Japan program.

Application Deadline: December 10

Student Award Limit: $2,000

The Africana Research Center (ARC) provides monetary support for scholars whose primary research centers on the African Diaspora. ARC's mission is to encourage and support research and scholarship that (a) enhances the lives of African people across the Diaspora, and (b) serves as a catalyst for promoting an enabling environment where cultural production and discourse on diversity can be nurtured to advance the research, teaching, and outreach mission of Penn State. ARC strongly encourage the development of interdisciplinary work. Specific application guidelines and submission instructions are available online.

Wednesday, November 30
6:00 p.m.
HUB-Robeson's Heritage Hall
(overflow in Alumni Hall)
 
Penn State's University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA), Council of Commonwealth Student Governments (CCSG) and Graduate Student Association (GSA) are hosting a Penn State Town Hall Forum with the administration at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, in Heritage Hall of the HUB-Robeson Center on the University Park campus. There will be a live feed to Alumni Hall in the HUB-Robeson Center, where attendees will find overflow seating.

This is a ticketed event, open only to students. Free tickets will be available to students beginning at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 28, at the HUB Information Desk on the University Park campus. Students must present a current, valid student ID to receive a ticket. Tickets will be distributed first for the event in Heritage Hall. Once that venue is full, tickets will be distributed for the overflow location, Alumni Hall, also in the HUB-Robeson Center. Students will need to present both their tickets and their student ID cards for admission to the event.

Sponsors:
UPUA, CCSG, and GSA

Panelists:
President Rodney Erickson,
Provost Rob Pangborn,
Vice Presidents Hank Foley,
Rod Kirsch, Madlyn Hanes,
Craig Weidemann and Damon Sims,
and Vice Provost Terrell Jones
 
Moderators:
Sam Richards and Laurie Mulvey
of the World in Conversation Project
 
Please see the Penn State Live announcement for more information about this event.

Extended Deadline: December 5, 2011 at 5pm EST

The Summer Fellowship Program, the most notable student out-reach effort of IRTS, teaches up-and-coming communicators the realities of the business world through an expense-paid fellowship, which includes practical experience and career-planning advice. Each year college juniors, seniors and graduate students are selected nationwide to participate in the nine-week Summer Fellowship Program.

The Program begins with an extensive one-week orientation to broadcasting, cable, advertising, and interactive media. Fellows have a rare opportunity to question industry professionals at panels, lectures, and group discussions. They also take related field trips and learn career planning, networking and interviewing skills by attending industry social functions.

Following this first week, Fellows gain full-time "real world" experience at New York-based media corporations to which each is assigned for the duration of the nine-week Fellowship. Fellows are then able to reinforce or redefine specific career goals before settling into a permanent job in the electronic media industry.

Date: June 3 - August 4, 2012

Location: New York, New York

Cost: Travel, housing, and living allowance included.

Eligibility: The Summer Fellowship Program is competitive. Students must be college juniors, seniors or graduate students at the time of application. For detailed eligibility information, log on to our website www.irts.org and follow the link to "College Programs."

All applications should be sent to SUBMIT@IRTS.ORG

Information can also be found on the IRTS website about the IRTS Broadcast Sales Associate Program, which is held in tandem with the Summer Fellowship Program. This diversity initiative is designed to give graduating seniors a jumpstart on the management track by providing customized sales training, in addition to the regular features of the Fellowship Program.

Tuesday, November 29
7:00 p.m.
360 Willard

Valley, Penn State's life and style magazine, is holding writer auditions on Tuesday, November 29 at 7:00 p.m. in 360 Willard Building.

Bring a pen and paper, as you will be asked to do a short bit of writing. Please bring a copy of your resume as well.

During the meeting, you'll learn about Valley and also what would be expected of you as a writer.

Have a question about the audition or about the magazine in general? Feel free to email Haley Blum at hkb5020@psu.edu.

The applications for the 2012-2013 David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships are now available at www.borenawards.org. Boren Awards provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East, where they can add important international and language components to their educations.
 
Boren Scholars and Fellows represent a variety of academic backgrounds, but all are interested in studying less commonly taught languages, including but not limited to Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Swahili. As part of the African Languages Initiative, Boren Award applicants have the opportunity to further their study of Akan/Twi, Portuguese, Swahili, Wolof, Yoruba, or Zulu. For a complete list of languages, visit their website.  
 
Undergraduate students can receive up to $20,000 for an academic year's study abroad and graduate students up to $30,000 for language study and international research. In exchange for funding, recipients commit to working in the federal government for a minimum of one year.
 
National Application Deadlines
Boren Fellowship: January 31, 2012
Boren Scholarship: February 9, 2012*
*Many institutions have an earlier on-campus deadline. Visit www.borenawards.org for information about your campus deadline and Boren campus representative.
 
For more information about the Boren Awards, to register for one of the upcoming webinars, and to access the on-line application, please visit www.borenawards.org. You can also contact the Boren Awards staff at boren@iie.org or 1-800-618-NSEP with questions.

Tuesday, November 29
7:00 p.m.
Hetzel Lounge, HUB

UPAC opening hearing for funding for clubs going on international trips

Currently UPAC does not accept applications for funding for international trips or experiences. If you are in, or know someone that is in, a club or organization that has traveled internationally or would like to, you can join UPAC at an open hearing that UPAC is having on Tuesday, November 29 at 7:00 p.m. in Hetzel Lounge, HUB. 

Priority Deadline: December 1, 2011

The priority application deadline for spring 2012 College of the Liberal Arts Enrichment Applications is Thursday, December 1, 2011. Applications will be considered after this deadline on a funds-available basis, so it is to your advantage to submit your application before the priority deadline.

Applicants for enrichment funds must be full-time undergraduate students enrolled in a Liberal Arts degree program who require funds to support activities such as internships, study abroad, or undergraduate research.

Please visit the College of the Liberal Arts Enrichment Funds website for general guidelines and application instructions.

Deadline: January 17, 2012

Nominations for the Rock Ethics Institute's Fifth Annual Stand Up Award are due by January 17, 2012. The Stand Up Award honors undergraduate students who have exhibited ethical leadership. Any faculty, staff, student, or community member may nominate a student for the Stand Up Award.

The Stand Up Award recognizes Penn State students who have the courage and fortitude to take an ethical stand for a person, a cause, or belief, and thereby demonstrate ethical leadership concerning this issue. The goal is to remind the entire Penn State community how often the extraordinary act is possible in ordinary circumstances.

Nomination criteria:

• enrolled as a full-time baccalaureate student at any Penn State campus during at least one semester of the 2011-12 academic year;
• demonstrated ethical leadership either at Penn State or in the community; and
• fostered the ethical development of peers.
  

Selected nominees will be honored at a ceremony in April 2012 during which they will be presented with a $1,000 award.

For stories about past recipients, and for more information about the award and the nomination form, visit the Rock Ethics Institute website. The Rock Ethics Institute office also can be contacted at (814) 863-0314 or by e-mail at rockethics@psu.edu.

Deadline: December 5, 2011

The University Office of Global Programs (UOGP) is currently accepting nominations for the 2011-12 W. LaMarr Kopp International Achievement Awards. The awards annually recognize those who have contribute significantly to the advancement of Penn State's international mission. Winners in each of four categories -- faculty, staff, graduate student and undergraduate student -- receive a $1,000 stipend and an award plaque.

The awards, established in 1995, were renamed for W. LaMarr Kopp, deputy vice president for International Programs at Penn State, on the occasion of his retirement in 1996. Kopp, who served the University in a number of administrative positions for more than 33 years, was honored for his extraordinary efforts as a pioneer in international education.

Criteria for the awards, submission requirements, and nomination forms may be found on the UOGP website.

The four winners will be honored at the annual University awards convocations in spring 2012. Nominations/applications and supporting material should be submitted electronically to jah3@psu.edu no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 2011. For further information, contact Janet Haner at jah3@psu.edu or 814-865-0771.

The last portrait session for the year will occur the week of November 28. Sessions will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. To sign up for a session please visit ouryear.com and use the school code 87136. All students who are photographed will automatically be included in the 2012 yearbook. To order your copy of La Vie, the Penn State yearbook, visit clubs.psu.edu/up/lavie. Order this fall for the cheapest price all year.

Friday, November 18
12:00 - 1:30pm
Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library

Panelists include:

• Deanna Behring, Director of International Programs, College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State University
• Chris MacGill,Associate Director, Programming & Education Credentials Services, Career Services, Penn State University
• Andy Hirneisen, Associate Microbiology Research Specialist,Quality and Regulatory Compliance,The Hershey Company
• Lindsey Itle,Africa & Mid East,Cochran Fellowship Program,USDA/FAS/OCBD/TSE
  

Sponsored by: College of Agricultural Sciences, Center for Global Studies, School of International Affairs, and University Libraries

Extended Application Deadline: December 15

How do you make the Penn State network work for you?  How do you leverage the connections of Liberal Arts alumni?

Participate in the Liberal Arts Mentor Program---applications now being accepted.

All Liberal Arts students intending to graduate in spring, summer, or fall of 2013 are eligible for the Liberal Arts mentor program, which is designed to help students develop professionally and explore career options by connecting them one-on-one with alumni.

Applications for the next program cycle, which starts in the spring, will be accepted till December 15, 2011.

Visit the program web-page for complete information and the on-line application.

The mentor program does not take a lot of time but can reap big benefits. Though it is not a job- or internship-finding program by design, a good number of students have in fact achieved such results through excellent relationship-building and communication with their mentor. At the very least, you will develop clearer career plans, a top-quality résumé, a professional reference, and access to your mentor's network. View it as an investment in yourself and your professional development.  

Here are some recent comments from students:

• Thanks for making the wonderful alumni mentoring program possible! I've yet to stop raving!
• The mentor program was the best thing I've done as a Penn State student
• Thank you so very much for opening the Penn State network to me and putting me in touch with my mentor. I'm very excited to say I have a paid internship with her agency this summer!
• Thank you again for matching me with (Beth) through the alumni mentor program. She was and continues to be an excellent mentor. 
• I had a very successful matching and have had wonderful experience.

Wednesday, November 16
6.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.
Business Building, Room 102

UBS is a premier global financial services firm offering wealth management, investment banking, asset management and business banking services to clients.

UBS Wealth Management Americas will be hosting their Intern Presentation on Wednesday, November 16 at 6.30 p.m. This event is a great way to meet UBS representatives and to learn more about opportunities the company offers. This presentation is targeted to current juniors, but all students are welcome to attend. The format of the event will be a brief firm overview, Q&A and networking with UBS colleagues of all levels. Refreshments will be served.

Visit the UBS website for more information on career and internship opportunities.

There will be several information sessions this week on faculty-led summer 2012 study abroad opportunities in Rome, Japan, and Mexico:

Study Tour of Roman History and Archaeology
Tuesday, November 15
5:30 p.m.
220 Thomas

Practical Study of Traditional Aikido in Japan
Tuesday, November 15
6:00 p.m.
29 IM Building

Spanish Language, Art, and Mexican Culture
Wednesday, November 16
5:15 p.m.
234 Burrowes Building

Visit the Summer Education Abroad website for more information about these programs.  

Extended Deadline: January 13, 2012

The deadline for the 2-year MA Program and 4-year MA/JD Program in Afro-American Studies at UCLA has been extended to January 13, 2012.

Visit the UCLA Graduate Division website or the UCLA Afro-American Studies website for application instructions.

This November 14-18, 2011, The Pennsylvania State University will join various colleges, universities, embassies, and community organizations around the world by recognizing International Education Week. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is an opportunity to prepare Americans for a global environment and to celebrate the benefits of international exchange.

The Pennsylvania State University will celebrate this year's International Education Week with a full schedule of events for a variety of audiences. Events will include:

• Consultation for Studying in China (Tuesday, November 15)
• Study Abroad 101 (Tuesday, November 15)
• Milking the Rhino Documentary Screening & Innovative Solutions Showcase (Wednesday, November 16)
• International Coffee Hour (Thursday November 17)
• Found in Translation: World Poetry Read by World People (Thursday November 17)
• International Careers Panel  (Friday, November 18)
  

Visit the university Office of Global Programs website for a full schedule of events.

Wednesday, November 9
6:00 p.m.
207 Burrowes Building

Students can attend this information session on Wednesday, November 9 at 6:00 p.m. in 207 Burrowes Building to learn more about the Summer 2012 Education Abroad, faculty-led program in London.

Visit the Summer Education Abroad website for more information about the London program.  

Penn State's Center for Language Science (CLS) announces an exciting and unique opportunity for undergraduate students. With the generous support of funding from the College of the Liberal Arts, the CLS will award one travel grant to an undergraduate liberal arts student who is a non-US citizen, to join eight PIRE undergraduate students who will travel internationally in Summer 2012 for the purpose of conducting research on the science of bilingualism.

With the support of funding from the National Science Foundation program Partnershipsfor International Research and Education (PIRE), the CLS currently awards travel grants to up to eight undergraduate students who are US citizens to support travel to international sites to carry out research projects on bilingualism. Now, with the generous support of the College of the Liberal Arts, it will be possible to sponsor one non‐US citizen who is pursuing undergraduate studies within the College of the Liberal Arts.

Funding will cover airfare, housing and meals, tuition, and some incidentals and research expenses. Applications are due December 12, 2011 and must be sent by email to Sharon Elder at pireundergrads@gmail.com. No hardcopy applications will be accepted.

Please see the attached document for application instructions and eligibility requirements: New Research Opportunity to Undergraduate Non-US Citizens.pdf

Students can also refer to the Center for Language Science website for more information.

Tuesday, November 8
6:00 p.m.
105 Wartik Building

Application Deadline: February 17, 2012

Students can attend this information session on Tuesday, November 8 at 6:00 p.m. in 105 Wartik Building to learn more about the Summer 2012 Education Abroad, faculty-led programs in Israel and Turkey.

Study Tour of Turkey: Archaeology, Heritage and History
May 7 - May 21, 2012
CAMS/HIST/ANTH 499 (3 credits)
An additional 3 credits of CAMS 496 or 499 is possible

Tel Akko, Israel: Excavation, Survey, GIS, Conservation/Public Archaeology, and Underwater Archaeology Program
July 1 - July 28, 2012
CAMS/ANTH/JST 499 (6 credits) or EM SC 499 (3 credits) and CAMS/ANTH/JST 499 (3 credits)

Study Tour of Israel: Archaeology of the Land of the Bible
July 29 - August 8, 2012
CAMS/JST/RLST 012 (3 credits; fulfills General Education and other PSU Requirements)
An additional 3 credits of CAMS 496 or 499 is possible

More information about these programs can be found by visiting the Summer Education Abroad 2012 website.

Questions about these programs should be directed to Dr. Ann E. Killebrew (aek11@psu.edu).  Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Judy Meder (summerabroad@outreach.psu.edu).

Penn State, College of the Liberal Arts undergraduates who are presenting the results of their research at professional conferences may request financial support to defray the costs of attendance at the conference. To be eligible for travel support, the student must be a conference presenter and the presentation must involve research or creative endeavors related to the student's academic program.

If the request is approved, the student's College, academic department, Undergraduate Education, and Schreyer Honors College (if applicable) will attempt to cover the research conference travel expenses. 

Please note that these funds are subject to availability and are often not available late in the spring semester through the summer.

More information about the Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Request can be found on the College of the Liberal Arts website.

November 9, Wednesday
6:00 - 7:00 pm (pizza and soda afterward)
367 Willard

A major in Labor and Employment Relations prepares students for a range of different occupations and can improve chances of finding a position upon graduation. In addition to equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed for success in the world of work, the Department of Labor and Employment Relations also encourages LER students to invest time and effort to position themselves as a strong candidate for opportunities in the job market. Toward that end, there are a wealth of resources available to assist LER students with their career planning. An orientation to those services scheduled for Wednesday, November 9 at 6:00 p.m. in 367 Willard.

This orientation will introduce students to services, events, and resources available through Penn State Career Services and the new Liberal Arts Career Enrichment Network.  Speakers include:

Holly Temple: Penn State Career Services
Susan Knell: Liberal Arts Career Enrichment Network

Please RSVP by Monday, November 7 to: Jessica Steele at jgs18@psu.edu; 863-5389.

INTAF 597G: "Water and Sustainable Development"
Wednesdays & Fridays, 11:15 AM -12:30 p.m., 249 Katz Building
Course will focus on: Principles of Water Resources; Principles of Sustainable Development; How they intersect; Implications of a changing environment; Designing sustainable water resource systems; Integrated Adaptive Water Resource Management Planning.
For more information contact: Professor John Kelmelis, 251 Katz, jak115@dsl.psu.edu.

INTAF 597F: "Science, Technology, and International Policy"
Wednesdays and Fridays, 2:30 - 3:45 p.m., 116 Katz
What are the differences between the science and policy communities? How do they interact? How does science drive policy? How does policy drive science? Who are the players? What are the issues? What tools are at our disposal?
Ecological Goods and Services; Extractable Resources; Renewable Resources; Advanced Technologies; Health and Medicine; Sustainable Development; Disruptive Technologies, Others.
Open to Graduate Students; Schreyer Honor Students and upper lever undergraduates with approval of the instructor.
For more information contact: Professor John Kelmelis, 251 Katz, jak115@dsl.psu.edu.

The 1st Annual Event for the Hire Big Ten Plus Consortium "International Student Virtual Fair" will target global recruiters and employers who hire international students for jobs and internships in the U.S. and in the students' home countries abroad.

Student registration begins on December 5, 2011 with live chats taking place on January 25 and 26, 2012. More details will be released soon on the Career Services website.