Newsletter, Fall 2023, Issue 8

W E E K L Y O P P O R T U N I T I E S

HAPPY FALL Y’ALL! CHECK OUT THIS WEEK’S OPPORTUNITES!

Technology En

We are looking for Busin nors projects in which you will be evalu esign projects. This is a great opportun ents. It is also a great resume builder. In ntact bert.vermeulen@colost

Scribendi Honors Magazine

It is Scribendisubmission time!Scribendiis a literary magazine that is conceptualized, designed, edited, and produced by Honors students just like you! It includes works of poetry, creative nonfiction, short fiction, foreign language, visual art, photography, and open media created by Honors students from across the country.Our submission deadline for this year isFriday, October 13, so make sure you get your submissions in! Also, by submitting you will have a chance to win a $250 cash prize.

Clickhereto submit! https://scribendi unm edu/submit/

SCHOLARSHIPS

Goldwater Scholarship

The Goldwater Scholarship is a prestigious nationally competitive award given to 2nd and 3rd-year students in the STEM fields who have excelled academically (3.8 GPA or higher) and demonstrated potential as researchers. Recipients of this award receive up to $7,500 for educational expenses. More information about the award can be found here.

Our office will host an information session on the Goldwater Scholarship and campus application process. The session will be on Wednesday, October 4 from 4pm to 5pm in LSC 324. The 2023 Goldwater Scholars from Colorado State will be available to answer questions and provide advice.

Attention 3rd Year Undergrads! - Truman Scholarship

The Office for Scholarship and Fellowship Advising (OSFA) and the Truman Scholarship Selection Committee are pleased to announce the opening of the 2023-2024 Truman Scholarship Competition.

The Truman Scholarship is a prestigious nationally competitive award given to third-year undergraduate students. Competitive candidates of this award will have: 1) demonstrated a commitment to a career in public service, 2) displayed leadership or engaged in consensus building on campus or within their home communities, and 3) maintained a high GPA

Awardees receive: 1) $30,000 for graduate school expenses 2) optional participation in the Truman Summer Institute, a Washington D.C. based internship program available only to Truman Scholars and 3) lifelong membership in an active and growing network of alumni. More information about the Truman Scholarship can be found at the Truman Scholarship’s website: The Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation

Next week, our office will host an information session on the award. It will be on Tuesday, October 3 from 4pm to 5pm in LSC 310. Past Truman Scholars will be available to answer questions and provide advice

Critical Language Scholarship

Want to immerse yourself in a foreign language through an all-expenses-paid intensive language program abroad? The Critical Language Scholarship is a fully-funded summer study abroad program for critical foreign languages open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Languages include Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and more. Additional details can be found on the CLS website.

The Office for Scholarship and Fellowship Advising is hosting an information session on the Critical Language Scholarship this next Thursday, October 5 from 4-5 p.m. in LSC 310. Please join us and learn more about this great opportunity.

COMMUNITY & CAMPUS EVENTS

VOLUNTEER/MENTORING

Honors Thesis Transcribers Needed

Join my honors thesis community project in partnership with the Lutheran Family Refugee Resettlement Agency. This project aims to support refugees in their challenging transition to American life in Northern Colorado. Navigating a new culture and language can be daunting, so the goal is to provide tailored resources in their native language. Transcribers will be credited in the final project. Your involvement can make a difference! Form ~ https://forms.gle/wHTiqyNySuEBWyLSA Questions? Email soleil.muhammad@colostate.edu

EDUCATION ABROAD

Medical Shadowing in Croatia over Winter Break

We have a few more spots left on CSU’s Medical Shadowing in Croatia program, Winter Break 2024! The application deadline is extended to 10/9 at 11:59 pm! Join CSU students and me (Terry Schlicting) toshadow in a hospital in Croatia over this winter break!

Check out the program details:

Program website & where to apply: International Medical Shadowing in Croatia (Winter Break)

Appy by: October 9 at 11:59 pm

Program Budget & Costs: Budget Sheet

Academics: IE 352C Study Abroad: International Medical Shadowing in Croatia (1 credit)

Program dates abroad: December 30, 2023 - January 12, 2024

PROGRAMS OF INTEREST

Undergraduate Student Advisory Board - Free Lunch!

The Morgan Library is looking for students to participate in our Undergraduate Student Advisory Board Do you know students who are thoughtful, engaged and willing to provide feedback about their experiences with the library?

f you know of any students who would be interested, would you be so kind as to share the details about our meeting below?

Wednesday, October 25 12:00-1:00 at the Morgan Library Free lunch!

All students need to do is fill out this very short form by October 13 so we know they’re coming. At that point, we will send them a link to order their lunch.

RNA Club

The Colorado RNA Club is hosting a virtual panel discussion for undergrads and post-baccs interested in applying to life science graduate programs here in Colorado The panel is made up of grad program directors so the information will be applicable to students interested in many different research areas in life sciences (not just RNA focused students)

Please share widely!

Active Minds- Changing the Conversation about Mental Health

We’re a student-led organization with the mission of raising awareness and creating conversations about suicide and mental health on college campuses We want to make CSU a healthier community that’s not only mindful but also supportive of the idea that mental health is just as important as physical health. Be part of our movement to make CSU a happier place.

Fall 2023 Meetings-

Biweekly Thursdays 6-7pm in Eddy 117

Reasons to be a part of Active Minds:

It’s noncommittal! No dues, no sign ups, just show up when you can!

Easy to get leadership positions and be part of our planning committee

Come for our de-stressing activities!

Build close relationships with peers who have similar passions

Participate in our impactful outreach and advocacy events on CSU’s campus

For more information or to join our email list, reach out to us at csuactiveminds@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @csu activeminds

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS