Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Pre- Law Students- SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY


McKinley Onua Foundation

Barbara Onua Scholarship


Please read rules in its entirety before completing this application.

Deadline: Scholarship applications are due October 16, 2012, 5:00 p.m. (No exceptions).

Purpose:   Mckinley Onua & Associates has established the Barbara Onua scholarship to promote access and diversity in the legal profession.

Award Components: Each year, the Mckinley Onua will select one (1) recipient to receive a $1,000 scholarship that rewards students pursuing a career in the legal profession. Scholarship recipients will also receive a four (4) month internship at the law firm.

Award Criteria:  Applicant must be enrolled in a four (4) year bachelor or juris doctor program at an accredited institution.

Application Process:

Applicant must submit the following items:

1. One (1) completed application form;

2. One (1)-character reference in the form of a letter of recommendation;  

3. One (1) personal essay; and

4. One (1) resume.

Personal Essay: In your essay, please answer one (1) of the following questions:

ESSAY 1: Discuss the legality and/or equity of employers requiring potential employees to waive or limit their legal rights by signing employment applications that contain clauses that limit employees’ legal options for any incident that may occur during the employment.  These clauses include arbitration or statute of limitation reduction clauses, among other.   [500 - 2000 words]

ESSAY 2: Discuss “Amat Victoria Curam,” which translates to “Victory favors the Prepared”. [500 - 2000 words]

THE DEADLINE for the application is Monday, October 16, 2012. Applications postmarked after this date will not be considered. No incomplete applications will be considered.

Announcement of Scholarship Recipients: The scholarship recipient will be announced on November 3, 2012 at the McKinley Onua & Associates, LLP official anniversary party. The winner will be invited to attend the reception to receive his or her award.  The winning essay will also be published in the McKinley Onua & Associates, LLP brochure.

Special Provision: Scholarship funds will be issued directly to the recipient’s academic institution.

Please email completed applications to Ms. Forde at tforde@mckinleyonua.com; or mail applications to: Mckinley Onua & Associates, LLP, 32 Court Street,
Suite 1107, Brooklyn N.Y. 11201

International Research Opportunity- Humanity in Action

2013 HUMANITY IN ACTION FELLOWSHIP
May 27 - June 30, 2013
Amsterdam · Berlin · Copenhagen · Lyon · Warsaw
 

Do you know any students ready to change the world?



Humanity in Action is now accepting applications for its 2013 Fellowship Programs in Europe.

Humanity in Action invites applications from talented college students and recent graduates who are intellectually gifted, mature, independent and passionate about human rights. Current sophomores, juniors, and seniors and graduates from the undergraduate classes of 2010 and 2011 are eligible to apply.


The Humanity in Action Fellowship brings together international groups of students and young professionals to study minority rights and to produce research exploring how and why individuals and societies resist intolerance and stand up for democratic values. The 2013 programs will begin in Washington, DC at the Council on Foreign Relations and subsequently take place for four weeks in Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Lyon and Warsaw.

Applications are due on January 10, 2013.

Intensive and demanding, the Humanity in Action Fellowship features daily lectures and discussions with renowned academics, journalists, politicians and activists, as well as site visits to government agencies, non-profit organizations, museums and memorials. Participation requires a great deal of intellectual curiosity and stamina, as well as the ability to work effectively in international teams.

After the program, participants join the global alumni network of Humanity in ActionSenior Fellows and can take advantage of special professional fellowship opportunities, such as internship programs in the U.S. Congress and European Parliament.

We hope you will share this email widely with students and recent graduates whom you think would benefit from this opportunity. Students of all academic disciplines, interests and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our staff atadmissions@humanityinaction.org.

Cordially,
Dr. Judith S. Goldstein

Founder and Executive Director
Humanity in Action
www.humanityinaction.org



About Humanity in Action

Humanity in Action is an international educational organization. Humanity in Action educates, connects and inspires a global network of young leaders who are committed to promoting human rights, diversity and active citizenship in their own communities and around the world. Through its programs and partnerships with outstanding civic and educational organizations, including the Council on Foreign Relations and The New School, Humanity in Action contributes in innovative ways to advance human rights and democratic societies.

Humanity in Action works with university students and young professionals in Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, the Netherlands, Poland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States and Ukraine.

To learn more about Humanity in Action, please click here

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

7th Annual CUNY BMI Conference, Friday, Oct 5 RSVP NOW

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Job Opportunity- NYU School of Law

Fall 2012 Undergraduate Assistant – Judicial Clerkship Office, School of Law

The Judicial Clerkship Office at NYU School of Law seeks a matriculated NYU undergraduate student to assist with general office duties.  Position is part time.

You will learn more details, if you are selected for an interview.

Clerical duties include but are not limited to the following:
Answering/Making phone calls, Filing; Inputting data; Online research; Proofreading; Photocopying; and Running errands.

Qualified candidates will have

  • Working knowledge of MS Office applications;
  • Good organizational and people skills;
  • Must be a matriculated undergraduate student of NYU;
  • Must be able to work 8-12 hours a week, preferably on Tuesday and Thursday
  • The salary is $10.00 per hour.
  • A cover letter must be included with your resume or your application will not be considered.
  • Due to time constraints and the volume of resumes, we will only respond to those we wish to interview.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to james.nesbitt@nyu.edu

Paid Internship Opportunity- City Year




Application Deadline for City Year! 

Last year City Year hired 4 graduating seniors from your school!
City Year is a nonprofit organization that unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. As tutors, mentors and role models, these diverse young leaders make a difference in the lives of children and transform schools and neighborhoods. City Year is a proud member of AmeriCorps.

City Year will be on your campus!
What’s Next Social Sciences: Wed Oct 17, 5-6:30pm, Wasserman Center
What’s Next History: Tues Oct 30, 5-6:30pm, Wasserman Center
Career Bootcamp: Fri Nov 2, Wasserman Center

At City Year's 24 locations across the United States, corps members serve full-time for 10 months, each providing more than 1,700 hours of service. Corps members serve in schools as tutors, mentors, role models and leaders of after-school programs. As a City Year corps member, you will help students stay on track and get back on track to graduate by helping them improve course performance, attendance and behavior. City Year provides real world experiences of incomparable value in terms of personal and professional development.

Seniors Apply NOW
http://www.cityyear.org/applynow.aspx.

Early Application Deadline: September 30
Fall Application Deadline: November 15
Winter application Deadline: February 15
Spring Application Deadline: April 30

Benefits include:
-          $5,550 educational award for student loans or graduate study
-          Access to graduate scholarships specifically for City Year alumni at more than 50 schools (http://www.cityyear.org/giveayear.aspx)
-          Bi weekly living stipend (advice for living on a stipendhttp://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/finance/2012/living-stipend-part-americorps-city-year)
-          Federal loan forbearance

For more information contact:
Diana Vining
Northeast Regional Recruitment Director
dvining@cityyear.org
@DianaRecruits
646.452.3629

Internship Opportunity



Intern with City Harvest

Position: Nutrition Education Intern
Employer: City Harvest; New York City
Time commitment: Minimum of 100 hours
Desired start/stop: September 2012 through June 2013

Description: City Harvest is seeking graduate students of nutrition or a related field who are interested in gaining experience providing nutrition education. Two opportunities are available – one facilitating cooking and nutrition classes, and the other training teachers at day care centers and afterschool programs to implement nutrition educations lessons regularly. This internship may be applied towards field work hours and to gain practical experience in the field of nutrition education. These programs are part of nutrition education programming at City Harvest, where tools are provided to low-income individuals and families to foster healthier eating habits through improved skills and knowledge. We implement nutrition education courses – along with the assistance of volunteer chefs, nutritionists, and class managers – focusing on healthy cooking techniques, nutrition information, and physical activity at partnering agencies including food pantries, soup kitchens, schools, senior centers, and other community base organizations. See attachment for more details on the specific internship options.

Qualifications
·         Obtained or working towards a graduate degree in nutrition or a related field
·         Willingness to travel to underserved communities in Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, and northwest Queens via public transportation, or Staten Island if you own a car
·         Interest in providing education about food, cooking, and good nutrition
·         Comfortable speaking in from of an audience
·         Comfortable leading other volunteers
·         Strong communication and interpersonal skills
·         Strong organizational skills
·         Comfortable working with diverse cultures
·         Flexible and able to implement creative solutions

For more information and application instructions, please contact Rosanna Campitiello at rcampitiello@cityharvest.org. Note: all candidates must participate in an in-person interview and are subject to background checks.

Study Slam- General Physics I Exam


Visit the University Learning Center (ULC) for free tutoring!

General Physics I - Study Slam
Attend our General Physics I study slam to brush up and review material before the big exam!

General Physics I
NO RSVP REQUIRED!
Tuesday, October 2, 6:45-8:15pm - Meyer Rm 121
Wednesday, October 3, 6:45-8:15pm - 194 Mercer Rm 306

*Commuter Students*
RSVP Below:
General Physics I
Tuesday, October 2, 12:30-1:45pm
SRC Conference Room - Kimmel 2nd Floor

http://learning.cas.nyu.edu/object/science_study_slams.html

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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Research Opportunity Info Session for CAS Student



What’s Research at CAS?
Planning and Funding Your Project

Sponsored by: The Office of the Dean for Students & the Preprofessional Advising Center
Dates:
Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 11:30 am OR
Friday, October 12, 2012 at 10:30 am
Location: Silver Center, Room 907
Event Details:
Are you an undergraduate interested in research? What does research look like in your field of interest? Are you thinking of applying for a Dean's Undergraduate Research Fund grant? Then join us for a breakfast discussion in which we will discuss...
  • ·         how to ask a good research question
  • ·         how to approach a mentor
  • ·         how to write an effective DURF proposal
  • ·         and more!
Former DURF grant recipients and other student researchers will be on hand to share their research adventures

Please RSVP by Monday, October 8 to Gretchen Souwerwine (gas239@nyu.edu) with your preferred date of attendance in the subject line

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

NYU-Stern Conference on Social Entreprenuership

The 9th Annual NYU-Stern Conference on Social Entrepreneurship

The Berkley Center's Annual Conference of Social Entrepreneurs explores the latest issues on social impact measurement. It brings together leading experts and thought leaders from the public, non-profit, for-profit and academic fields, our conference is designed to present strategies and techniques on how to measure an organization's social impact. Last year, more than 200 attendees from over 20 countries came to the 3-day event where 70 research presentations were made. The Conference also featured stimulating panel discussions, hands-on workshops and dynamic keynote speakers such as Linda Rottenberg, cofounder, Endeavor; Jason Saul, founder, Mission Measurement; and David Bornstein and Susan Davis, authors of Social Entrepreneurship: What Everyone Needs to Know.
Academic conference: November 7 & 8


For more information: http://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/berkley-center/programs/social-entrepreneurship/annual-conference-of-social-entrepreneurs/index.htm

200K Entrepreneurs Challenge


The Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation is hosting their 200K Entrepreneurs Challenge.

Do you harbor a nagging sense that now’s the perfect time to finally get that idea you’ve been kicking around off the ground? Discover what it really takes to launch a startup. Enter the $200K Entrepreneurs Challenge, the premier platform for identifying, nurturing and showcasing emerging entrepreneurs at NYU. In addition to the opportunity to receive startup cash, you'll get training assistance and individualized coaching from experienced entrepreneurs, investors and executives. Plus, you’ll learn critical startup skills such as how to:
  • build a solid business model
  • determine the right product/market fit
  • create a sound financial plan
  • pitch investors
  • assemble and lead a winning team of founders.
In the end, no matter what happens, you'll emerge better prepared to bring your entrepreneurial vision to light.

Prior startup experience or business background is not required.

For more information, please visit: http://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/berkley-center/programs/venture-competitions/index.htm

Internship Opportunities at the Office of Woman's Health


Internship Opportunities at the Office of Woman's Health 
Application Deadline for the Spring Semester: October 15th 

The US Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Women's Health is looking for men and women to fulfill full-time internship positions. All eligible students must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, have minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale, be a U.S. citizen and able to commit at least 24 hours a week to the program. Internship positions are located in the headquarters office in Washington, DC and in the 10 HHS regional offices: Boston, MA, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Kansas City, MO, Denver, CO, San Francisco, CA, and Seattle, WA.

Questions? Contact Babette Couser at Babette.Couser@hhs.gov or 202-205-0510

Monday, September 17, 2012

Dental School Panel at CCNY


Dental School Discussion Panel at CCNY

Event: Information Panel for Pre-dental Students
Host: 
City College of New York
DateThursday
, September 27th
Time: 
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Where: 
City College of New York campus, Marshak Science Building, Room 801
How to register: 
Register online: http://ccnydentalschoolpaneldiscussion.eventbrite.com
Event Details: 


The panel will focus on:
  • Careers in Dental Medicine
  • Dental School Admission: Do's and Don'ts
  • Resources for students interested in dentistry
Confirmed attendees include:
  • Larry Dunham, Director of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry
  • Sandra Garcia, Assistant Dean, Admissions and Student Affairs, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
  • Dr. Hugh Finch, Director of Admissions & Student Affairs, Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine
  • Richard Vogel, DVM, Executive Vice Dean, New York University College of Dentistry
  • Eugenia Mejia, Senior Director of Admissions, New York University College of Dentistry
  • Su-Ann Zarrett, Counselor, Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine