Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - Technical Fair
Thursday, February 12, 2009 - Non-Technical Fair
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
William Pitt Union
Free to All Majors and Alumni
Student Information
The Spring 2009 Job/Internship Fair is free for University of Pittsburgh students and alumni from all majors. No pre-registration is needed.
This is a great opportunity to meet with employers. Companies will be looking for candidates for internships and full-time positions. Bring resumes and dress to impress.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Summer Opportunitiy: Summerbridge Program
SUMMERBRIDGE PITTSBURGH provides a life-changing academic experience that increases the odds that Greater Pittsburgh Middle School students will go to college.
We are seeking a diverse group of talented college students willing to commit 9 weeks of their summer creating an intense, inspiring, and academically rigorous learning community that will provide our educationally at-risk students with the support that they need to be successful in high school, college and beyond.
Daily Activities:
• Be an advisor, mentor, and role model to students
• Teach two sections of an academic core class (Math, Public Speaking, Wellness or Writing through Literature)
• Design and teach one section of an academic elective or conflict resolution enrichment class
• Teach one section of a fun mini-course
• Design, implement, and evaluate the daily curriculum for each of these classes
• Work with a team of teachers to organize extracurricular aspects of the program
• Supervise lunch, recess, and other extracurricular activities daily
• Attend morning and afternoon faculty meetings
• Evaluate the work of your students, the program, and your own performance
• Demonstrate leadership, motivation, and responsibility in all that you undertake
Compensation:
A stipend of $1650 is guaranteed for all accepted applicants.
To Apply:
Applications can be found online: http://summerbridge.sewickley.org
Contact:
(412) 741-741-2230, ext. 3141
Summerbridge Pittsburgh
315 Academy Ave.
Sewickley, PA 15143
Phone: (412) 741-2230 x3141
Email: Tiffany Craig
We are seeking a diverse group of talented college students willing to commit 9 weeks of their summer creating an intense, inspiring, and academically rigorous learning community that will provide our educationally at-risk students with the support that they need to be successful in high school, college and beyond.
Daily Activities:
• Be an advisor, mentor, and role model to students
• Teach two sections of an academic core class (Math, Public Speaking, Wellness or Writing through Literature)
• Design and teach one section of an academic elective or conflict resolution enrichment class
• Teach one section of a fun mini-course
• Design, implement, and evaluate the daily curriculum for each of these classes
• Work with a team of teachers to organize extracurricular aspects of the program
• Supervise lunch, recess, and other extracurricular activities daily
• Attend morning and afternoon faculty meetings
• Evaluate the work of your students, the program, and your own performance
• Demonstrate leadership, motivation, and responsibility in all that you undertake
Compensation:
A stipend of $1650 is guaranteed for all accepted applicants.
To Apply:
Applications can be found online: http://summerbridge.sewickley.org
Contact:
(412) 741-741-2230, ext. 3141
Summerbridge Pittsburgh
315 Academy Ave.
Sewickley, PA 15143
Phone: (412) 741-2230 x3141
Email: Tiffany Craig
For Sophomores: OCC Kick-Off
Sophomore OCC Kick off and Kick back
January, 23 at noon
William Pitt Union, Assembly Room
Sophomores:
Start the semester relaxing with hot chocolate, reconnecting with friends, and learning how you can participate in the Out of the Classroom Curriculum. It is not too late.
The experiences you have in college are valuable learning opportunities, and often we forget or lose sight of what we have learned. Employers and graduate schools want to know about them, so don’t lose them…
It’s not too late to keep track by using the OCC.
In 45 minutes you can learn how to “Do the OCC”. Then have an opportunity to have hands-on experience with it. Students will be there to demonstrate and get you started.
January, 23 at noon
William Pitt Union, Assembly Room
Sophomores:
Start the semester relaxing with hot chocolate, reconnecting with friends, and learning how you can participate in the Out of the Classroom Curriculum. It is not too late.
The experiences you have in college are valuable learning opportunities, and often we forget or lose sight of what we have learned. Employers and graduate schools want to know about them, so don’t lose them…
It’s not too late to keep track by using the OCC.
In 45 minutes you can learn how to “Do the OCC”. Then have an opportunity to have hands-on experience with it. Students will be there to demonstrate and get you started.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
School of Education for AY 2010.
The School of Education is still accepting applications for the 2009 Professional Year and Master of Arts in Teaching Programs. Apply online at www.education.pitt.edu/apply. Questions? Call us at (412) 648-2230 or e-mail soeinfo@pitt.edu. Don’t let this year pass you by!
Are you on Academic Probation?
If so, you must make an appointment to meet with one of the Academic Retention Specialists in the Academic Resource Center (ARC) by calling 412-648-7920. During this meeting, you will create an Academic Improvement Plan (AIP) to develop strategies to achieve academic success. An academic hold has been placed on your account until you meet with a Retention Specialist. This academic hold prevents you from adding/dropping classes, registering and withdrawing from classes.
This must be done by Friday the 16th.
If you are on academic probation, of course, you were notified of this by an e-mail in December. But apparently some of the e-mails bounced back or ended up in junk mail filters so the Advising Center has asked us to make sure this information gets out.
This must be done by Friday the 16th.
If you are on academic probation, of course, you were notified of this by an e-mail in December. But apparently some of the e-mails bounced back or ended up in junk mail filters so the Advising Center has asked us to make sure this information gets out.
Pitt Alumni Association Scholarship
Scholarship – Pitt Alumni Association Graduate Student Tuition Scholarship
This $5,000 scholarship is a one-time, merit based award open to both continuing grad students and those just entering graduate study in any of the University’s schools or colleges. The student must have received an undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh; have a minimum 3.5 GPA (undergraduate and graduate); and submit a statement of personal and professional goals, three letters of recommendation (one from the department chair or dean), a resume (not to exceed two pages) and transcript of undergraduate work and any graduate courses to date (if applicable). Applications are available in room 140 Thackeray Hall. For more information contact Laraine Hlatky at Laraine.Hlatky@ia.pitt.edu or 412-624-5589.
This $5,000 scholarship is a one-time, merit based award open to both continuing grad students and those just entering graduate study in any of the University’s schools or colleges. The student must have received an undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh; have a minimum 3.5 GPA (undergraduate and graduate); and submit a statement of personal and professional goals, three letters of recommendation (one from the department chair or dean), a resume (not to exceed two pages) and transcript of undergraduate work and any graduate courses to date (if applicable). Applications are available in room 140 Thackeray Hall. For more information contact Laraine Hlatky at Laraine.Hlatky@ia.pitt.edu or 412-624-5589.
Other Opportunities for Study Abroad and for Language Study
Gilman Awards
Over 1,200 scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded this academic year for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study abroad. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being $4,000. Undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at 2-year or 4-year colleges or universities are eligible to apply.
Students who apply for and receive the Gilman Scholarship to study abroad are now eligible to receive an additional $3,000 Critical Need Language Supplement from the Gilman Program for a total possible award of up to $8,000. 25 Critical Need Language Supplements were offered to Gilman Scholarship recipients during the 2007-2008 academic year. There will be an increased number of Supplements this academic year.
Critical Need Languages include:
Arabic (all dialects)
Chinese (all dialects)
Turkic (Azerbaijani, Kazakh, Kyrgz, Turkish, Turkmen, Uzbek)
Persian (Farsi, Dari, Kurdish, Pashto, Tajiki)
Indic (Hindi, Urdu, Nepali, Sinhala, Bengali, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Sindhi)
Korean
Russian
This congressionally funded program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and is administered by the Institute of International Education -- Southern Regional Center in Houston, Texas. http://www.iie.org/programs/gilman/index.html
Center for Arabic Study Abroad (CASA)
For more information visit http://www.utexas.edu/cola/centers/casa/.
SMART and Academic Competitiveness Grants
http://www.ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0606.html
Study Abroad Language Scholarships
National Security Education Program: Boren Scholarships
http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/default.htm
Austrian American Educational Commission Teaching Assistantship
http://www.fullbright.at
French Ministry of Education Teaching Assistantship
http://www.frenchculture.org/a_assistantship-program_195.cfm
Princeton in Asia Teaching Fellows
http://weblamp.princeton.edu/~pia/main/index.php?option=com_frontpage
Spanish Ministry of Education and Science North American Language and Culture Assistants
http://www.mec.es/exterior/usa/en/programs/us_assistants/default.shtml
Freeman-Asia Program
http://www.iie.org/programs/Freeman-ASIA/
Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging/scholarships.html
Morgan Stanley Scholarships for Study in Japan
http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging/Morgan.html
German Academic Exchange Service
http://www.daad.org/
National Security Internship
www.nationalsecurityinternship.com.
Search by country or field of study
www.studyabroadfunding.org
Over 1,200 scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded this academic year for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study abroad. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being $4,000. Undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at 2-year or 4-year colleges or universities are eligible to apply.
Students who apply for and receive the Gilman Scholarship to study abroad are now eligible to receive an additional $3,000 Critical Need Language Supplement from the Gilman Program for a total possible award of up to $8,000. 25 Critical Need Language Supplements were offered to Gilman Scholarship recipients during the 2007-2008 academic year. There will be an increased number of Supplements this academic year.
Critical Need Languages include:
Arabic (all dialects)
Chinese (all dialects)
Turkic (Azerbaijani, Kazakh, Kyrgz, Turkish, Turkmen, Uzbek)
Persian (Farsi, Dari, Kurdish, Pashto, Tajiki)
Indic (Hindi, Urdu, Nepali, Sinhala, Bengali, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Sindhi)
Korean
Russian
This congressionally funded program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and is administered by the Institute of International Education -- Southern Regional Center in Houston, Texas. http://www.iie.org/programs/gilman/index.html
Center for Arabic Study Abroad (CASA)
For more information visit http://www.utexas.edu/cola/centers/casa/.
SMART and Academic Competitiveness Grants
http://www.ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0606.html
Study Abroad Language Scholarships
National Security Education Program: Boren Scholarships
http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/default.htm
Austrian American Educational Commission Teaching Assistantship
http://www.fullbright.at
French Ministry of Education Teaching Assistantship
http://www.frenchculture.org/a_assistantship-program_195.cfm
Princeton in Asia Teaching Fellows
http://weblamp.princeton.edu/~pia/main/index.php?option=com_frontpage
Spanish Ministry of Education and Science North American Language and Culture Assistants
http://www.mec.es/exterior/usa/en/programs/us_assistants/default.shtml
Freeman-Asia Program
http://www.iie.org/programs/Freeman-ASIA/
Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging/scholarships.html
Morgan Stanley Scholarships for Study in Japan
http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging/Morgan.html
German Academic Exchange Service
http://www.daad.org/
National Security Internship
www.nationalsecurityinternship.com.
Search by country or field of study
www.studyabroadfunding.org
Travel Fellowship: The Jack Wilson Fund
The Jack Wilson Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation was created to provide financial assistance for innovative, international opportunities that foster an appreciation of and better understanding among different cultures. Priority will be given to ideas that promote peace and community development. In order to be considered for this full or partial fellowship, applicants must:
1. Have completed at least three years of undergraduate work or be enrolled in a graduate program at any of the following schools: Carlow University, Chatham University, Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University, Point Park University, Robert Morris University, St. Vincent College, University of Akron and the University of Pittsburgh.
2. Have completed degree work in or be majoring in one of the following fields: international affairs, political science, world cultures, inter-cultural communications, social work, education, art, music.
3. Have a plan to visit another country for the purpose of increasing understanding of other cultures. This plan should include a specific service-oriented project.
4. Demonstrate financial need to undertake travel and project.
5. Complete an application and include a one and a half page essay explaining
how this project will promote peace and community development or is of some other use to the country being visited.
6. Provide an interim report acknowledging receipt of funds and arrival at the destination and a detailed follow-up report of their project within two months of its completion. These must be mailed to The Pittsburgh Foundation at the address indicated at the bottom of the application
An Advisory Committee will select the recipient (subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of The Pittsburgh Foundation). No member of the Advisory Committee, or his or her immediate family, shall be eligible for assistance during his or her tenure on the Advisory Committee.
The Pittsburgh Foundation shall notify the chosen recipient(s) of its decision. All scholarship checks will be made payable to the university for the student or appropriate designated organization. For the application, please click here.
For more information please visit The Pittsburgh Foundation website at http://www.pittsburghfoundation.org.
1. Have completed at least three years of undergraduate work or be enrolled in a graduate program at any of the following schools: Carlow University, Chatham University, Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University, Point Park University, Robert Morris University, St. Vincent College, University of Akron and the University of Pittsburgh.
2. Have completed degree work in or be majoring in one of the following fields: international affairs, political science, world cultures, inter-cultural communications, social work, education, art, music.
3. Have a plan to visit another country for the purpose of increasing understanding of other cultures. This plan should include a specific service-oriented project.
4. Demonstrate financial need to undertake travel and project.
5. Complete an application and include a one and a half page essay explaining
how this project will promote peace and community development or is of some other use to the country being visited.
6. Provide an interim report acknowledging receipt of funds and arrival at the destination and a detailed follow-up report of their project within two months of its completion. These must be mailed to The Pittsburgh Foundation at the address indicated at the bottom of the application
An Advisory Committee will select the recipient (subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of The Pittsburgh Foundation). No member of the Advisory Committee, or his or her immediate family, shall be eligible for assistance during his or her tenure on the Advisory Committee.
The Pittsburgh Foundation shall notify the chosen recipient(s) of its decision. All scholarship checks will be made payable to the university for the student or appropriate designated organization. For the application, please click here.
For more information please visit The Pittsburgh Foundation website at http://www.pittsburghfoundation.org.
Summer 2009 job opportunity
Resident Teaching Assistants For The Pennsylvania Governor’s School For International Studies
The Pennsylvania Governor’s School for International Studies (PGSIS) is a five-week residential program for talented high school students (rising seniors) interested in studying global issues and international affairs. PGSIS will be held from June 28 through August 1 this summer, on the main campus of the University of Pittsburgh. A total of 11 openings are anticipated for Resident Teaching Assistants (RTAs) who will live with and supervise the PGSIS students in the residence hall and organize extra-curricular and student development activities. Each RTA also works as a country team facilitator for students as they participate in the International Communication and Negotiation Simulation (ICONS).
RTAs participate in all aspects of the program. There is an intensive, seven-day staff training program prior to PGSIS (June 21 – June 28), which is required for all staff. During the actual program, the commitment is 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Compensation includes free room and board during the program plus a stipend of $2500. Internship and/or directed study opportunities are negotiable.
General qualifications for staff members include: (1) experience in a residence life position and/or with high-school-aged youth, (2) experience as a teacher, tutor or facilitator, (3) experience living, working, and/or studying in a foreign country, (4) familiarity with the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for International Studies program, (5) ability to work long hours, under pressure, and (6) excellent organizational and communication skills. A degree or coursework in education or another social science discipline is preferred but not required. Applicants who have completed (at least) their junior year at the undergraduate level by summer 2009 are preferred. The program also welcomes applications from graduate and international students.
To apply, send: (1) a resume, (2) a copy of academic transcripts, (3) the names, titles, and phone numbers of three academic or work references, and (4) a cover letter outlining the strengths you would bring to this position to JoEllen Taylor, PGSIS assistant director, 1229 Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260.
Applications submitted via email (to pgsis@pitt.edu) are acceptable. The deadline for application is January 20, 2009. In accordance with Pennsylvania school law, all employees must obtain a federal criminal history record, Pennsylvania state history background check, and Pennsylvania child abuse history clearance.
The Pennsylvania Governor’s School for International Studies (PGSIS) is a five-week residential program for talented high school students (rising seniors) interested in studying global issues and international affairs. PGSIS will be held from June 28 through August 1 this summer, on the main campus of the University of Pittsburgh. A total of 11 openings are anticipated for Resident Teaching Assistants (RTAs) who will live with and supervise the PGSIS students in the residence hall and organize extra-curricular and student development activities. Each RTA also works as a country team facilitator for students as they participate in the International Communication and Negotiation Simulation (ICONS).
RTAs participate in all aspects of the program. There is an intensive, seven-day staff training program prior to PGSIS (June 21 – June 28), which is required for all staff. During the actual program, the commitment is 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Compensation includes free room and board during the program plus a stipend of $2500. Internship and/or directed study opportunities are negotiable.
General qualifications for staff members include: (1) experience in a residence life position and/or with high-school-aged youth, (2) experience as a teacher, tutor or facilitator, (3) experience living, working, and/or studying in a foreign country, (4) familiarity with the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for International Studies program, (5) ability to work long hours, under pressure, and (6) excellent organizational and communication skills. A degree or coursework in education or another social science discipline is preferred but not required. Applicants who have completed (at least) their junior year at the undergraduate level by summer 2009 are preferred. The program also welcomes applications from graduate and international students.
To apply, send: (1) a resume, (2) a copy of academic transcripts, (3) the names, titles, and phone numbers of three academic or work references, and (4) a cover letter outlining the strengths you would bring to this position to JoEllen Taylor, PGSIS assistant director, 1229 Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260.
Applications submitted via email (to pgsis@pitt.edu) are acceptable. The deadline for application is January 20, 2009. In accordance with Pennsylvania school law, all employees must obtain a federal criminal history record, Pennsylvania state history background check, and Pennsylvania child abuse history clearance.
Housing/Membership in Intercultural House AY 10
InterCultural House Program
The ICH program is a membership organization that includes both academic and service learning components. Students from all walks of life will be exposed to a variety of learning opportunities about race and cultural diversity. Students living in the house will take part in weekly dialogues on race and racism, community service work with middle school students as well as have access to a variety of leading educational resources on race and racism. This is a great learning experience for anyone interested in education, children, becoming a mentor or expanding their knowledge on Black-White race-related issues. The program is also a great experience to add to students' resumes!
We are currently searching for full-time students for membership/housing for our program beginning in the Fall 2009 academic year. Attached to this email is information, along with the application and letters of reference form (two (2) required), for the ICH program. Please feel free to forward this information to students that you may know of that would be interested in this program or are currently looking for housing in Fall 2009. For more information or questions you may have, contact the ICH staff at intercultural.house@yahoo.com.
The ICH program is a membership organization that includes both academic and service learning components. Students from all walks of life will be exposed to a variety of learning opportunities about race and cultural diversity. Students living in the house will take part in weekly dialogues on race and racism, community service work with middle school students as well as have access to a variety of leading educational resources on race and racism. This is a great learning experience for anyone interested in education, children, becoming a mentor or expanding their knowledge on Black-White race-related issues. The program is also a great experience to add to students' resumes!
We are currently searching for full-time students for membership/housing for our program beginning in the Fall 2009 academic year. Attached to this email is information, along with the application and letters of reference form (two (2) required), for the ICH program. Please feel free to forward this information to students that you may know of that would be interested in this program or are currently looking for housing in Fall 2009. For more information or questions you may have, contact the ICH staff at intercultural.house@yahoo.com.
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