Issue: Dec. 2, 2008
In this newsletter
WIEP News and Events
Interesting Opportunities
Internships & Jobs
Scholarships
Volunteer

Calendar of Events
12/2 Yoga and Dance Session
12/3 WIEP End of Semester Celebration
12/9 MEP Gala Committee Meeting
12/10 MEP Potluck
12/12 Last day of classes
12/14 Finals begin!

Science Fair Judges Needed:
Help out at the largest secondary fair in the Boulder Valley School District.  Judging will be held Wed. Jan. 7th - Thurs. Jan 8th from 7:30 - 3p.m. Donate as little as one hour and you would be contributing greatly!  For more details contact Nancy Glissman at 303-817-4271.  Click here for a description of the judging categories.

Want to be e-mailed when the BOLD Center needs a volunteer for a special event?  Please e-mail Rebecca.Megill@colorado.edu to be put on our Snap List.

Get Geared up for finals!!!

BOLD Center News and Events
Finals Week is just around the corner.  Don't forget that the Student Success Center offers free tutoring in Calc 1-3, Diff Eq, and Chemistry.  The tutors are available Sunday - Thursday 12-8p.m. in ECCE 107 (within the BOLD Center).

WIEP Yoga and Dance with Dr. Shelly Miller - Join Dr. Shelly Miller and other students in this exciting opportunity to relax, meet new people, and learn new movements.  The next session will be in the DLC - Bechtel Collaboratory, Today from 5:30 - 6:30p.m.

WIEP End of Semester Luncheon is on Wednesday, December 3rd from 11-1p.m. in the BOLD Center.  Don't miss this opportunity to mingle with your peers and celebrate another successful semester.

MEP Gala Committee Meeting - The 2009 MEP Gala is just around the corner.  We will hold our first meeting on Tuesday, December 9th from 2p.m. - 3p.m. in the Clark Conference Room.  If you would like to participate, please email Rebecca.Megill@Colorado.edu.

MEP Potluck - Bring a dish to share and celebrate another semester's hard work with the rest of the BOLD Center frequenters on Wednesday, December 10th from 11a.m. - 2p.m.

Interesting Opportunities
Need to Take the MCAT? MCAT study courses are being offered from Jan. 31 - Mar. 28 and May 16 - July 11, Every Saturday from 9a.m. - 5p.m. The cost is minimal compared to the benefit of not having to retake it - call Tony Oliva (a 9th year MD/PhD student) at 303-906-8276 or email at Olivaam@hotmail.com.  This course was solicited through the Office of Diversity.

Need and extra course?  Here are a couple of classes worth looking into: 
INVS 3041: Self and Consciousness - explore human development, self-image, social consciousness and political transformation.
INVS 3304: Human Rights: Promotion and Protection - role of non-governmental organizations in the evolution of ideology, social structures and strategies.
ENVS 3930-800: Education for Sustainability: Earth Education - 3 credit internship offered in Spring 2009.  One hour in a teaching practicum, teaching next generation about sustainability and environmental issues!  For more information, click here.
WMST 3700-004: African and African American Women in Cinema - enjoy movies and snacking during movies? This is the class for you!

Internships & Jobs
Mentor Coordinator position is open for students who want to help Freshmen, Sophomores, and transfer students who have knowledge/work with underrepresented communities.  The requirements include a 2.0 GPA and 15-20 hours of work per week.  Apply online at: http://castle.colorado.edu/jobs/app_frame.htm

Interested in Naval Research?  Look at the attached NREIP Poster for information about a 10 week summer research intensive.  Application is open, so grab this opportunity.  Get more information at www.asee.org/nreip.

NSF 2009 Summer Research Programs: Programs available for Undergrad, graduate and doctoral candidates with great stipends.  Click here for more information.

Scholarships
Award for students with significant research experience to work abroad: LSAMP Center for International Undergraduate Research wants to send you to Argentina, Brazil, France, Ghana and other locations.  Please view this flyer and get more information at: www.chem.ufl.edu/~reu<http://www.chem.ufl.edu/~reu

Engineering Merit Scholarship:  If you have at least a 3.0 GPA or will by May 2009 and are a full time student for the 2009-10 academic year, you are qualified for this scholarship.  Apply here.  Get your application in early!

Puksta Scholars looking for you... Do you have a strong commitment to civic responsibility and want to bring about positive change?  If so, you could be the next 2009-10 Puksta Scholar and receive a $4500 annual scholarship.  Apply here.

Want to pursue engineering, science, math, etc. Graduate school and need financial help?  Look into the KAUST Discovery Scholarship and the independent, merit-based, graduate-level university for the 2009 or 2010 fiscal years.  Check out www.KAUST.edu.sa for details and eligibility requirements.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund giving $1000 - $10,000 awards.  Must be a U.S. citizen, have minimum 3.0 GPA, apply for the FAFSA, and have plans to be enrolled full-time for the Fall 2009 semester.  Apply online at www.hsf.net

Become a Gates Millennium Scholar – Are you a full-time student for Fall 2009, have a minimum GPA of 3.3, and demonstrate leadership skills and financial need?  Then apply online at www.gmsp.org for a chance to become one of the 1,000 Gates Scholars selected each year.

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