Summer 2014 Zhongnan University Scholarship Program in Wuhan, China

Program Type: Group experience led by SBU faculty

Dates:May 25th – June 22nd, 2014

Program Description: Participants will receive a scholarship from and be hosted by Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (ZUEL), partner university of SBU’s Confucius Institute. ZUEL is located in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province and one of the most ancient cities in China. Wuhan is a huge political, economic, and cultural hub – the biggest financial, industrial, and commercial centers in Central China. With its intriguing contrast of old and new, Wuhan is attractive to international visitors.

Program Highlights

• Perfect for students in a variety of disciplines!
• Local attractions and cultural performances
• Excursions to Beijing and Xi’an, home of the world renowned “Terra-Cotta Warriors”

Undergraduate Courses Offered:  Participants will take a 6 credit Chinese Language and Culture course fulfilling SBU’s Skill 3 requirement, as well as DEC J or DEC G.

Living Arrangements:  Residence hall-style housing

Health Insurance:  International coverage through the SUNY provider, HTH Worldwide, is mandatory and included in the Program Fee

Program Costs

• $60 Application Processing Fee
• $200 Administrative Fee (non-refundable)
• Tuition costs: $245 per credit for New York residents, $742 per credit for non-residents
• $800 Program Fee: (This fee has been subsidized by Zhongnan University of Economics and Law. It includes room, 3 meals per day, group excursions, and international health insurance.)
• Airfare: All participants will fly as a group. Upon acceptance, students will be given the necessary flight information and will purchase tickets individually. Students are encouraged to book early to secure the best price.

*All Fees subject to change

Eligibility:

• Language proficiency is NOT required.
• All undergraduate college students in good academic standing may apply.

Application Deadline:

• *Application deadline has been extended to April 1, 2014*
• Applicants are notified of an admissions decision on a rolling basis, so the sooner one applies, the sooner one can receive a decision!
• Late applications considered at the Program Director’s discretion.

Apply Now: http://www.stonybrook.edu/studyabroad/shorts_china.html

Jen Green Study Abroad Advisor International Academic Programs and Services Stony Brook University E1340 Melville Library Stony Brook, NY 11794 jennifer.green@stonybrook.edu

Yale University’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences very recently received funding from the NIH to run a Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) that will provide five URM baccalaureate graduates with a one-year program of faculty-mentored research training in the biomedical sciences and educational preparation for graduate school admission. Participants will be provided with a salary to cover living expenses.

The program dates are June 1, 2014 – May 31, 2015. The application is due on April 1, 2014. The program is particularly interested in recent graduates (i.e. students who received a bachelor’s degree no longer than 36 months prior to their application to the Yale PREP) and students who will have their bachelor’s degrees by May 31, 2014.

To Apply Click on The Link Below…..

https://messages.yale.edu/messages/attachments/w3_104053_PREP_Application_2014.docx

http://sunynetworksofexcellence.ning.com/suny-brain-summer-scholars-program

In anticipation of the enormous technical challenges of the BRAIN (Brain Activity Map) initiative announced by President Obama in April of 2013, SUNY and the Research Foundation for SUNY have created the Brain Summer Scholars Program. The program will give talented SUNY undergraduates a summer research experience in a neuroscience laboratory during the summer of 2014. The goal is to attract undergraduates with aptitude in physics, computation, engineering and mathematics to the rapidly expanding field of neuroscience.

Program Features:

• Ten week program (approximately end of May through beginning of August 2014)
• Opportunities for summer research available at various SUNY campuses
• Students are placed in research laboratories in which they will perform research supporting SUNY Brain faculty located at the Universities at Albany, Wadsworth Center, University at Buffalo, the Upstate Medical University, Binghamton University, and Stony Brook University.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be presently enrolled in a SUNY institution and have completed 4 semesters of college. (A background in neuroscience or life sciences is not required. This program is designed for students who are considering a career in research. Preference will be given to applicants in their Junior year at the time of application)

Participants Receive:

• Stipend: $3,500
• Housing allowance available

Requirements:

• Completed application form
• A brief personal statement in which the student discusses the reasons he/she wishes to participate in the program
• An copy of the student’s undergraduate transcripts
• A confidential letter of recommendation from a professor or other professional (sent directly from the recommender) that discusses the student’s potential for a research career
• Underrepresented minority students are encouraged to apply Application Deadline and Notification:
• Completed applications and supporting documents must be submitted by March 21, 2014
• Applicants will be notified of the status of their acceptance by April 4, 2014

For further information, please contact:

Applications are now available for the 2014 EOP SUmmer Academy RA (Residential Assistant) and TA (Teaching Assistant) positions.  Please read the description for each position before applying.

Thank You and Good Luck!

http://www.stonybrook.edu/eopaim/forms.shtml

Sigma XI invites applications for Undergraduate and Graduate Student Science and Engineering Research Grants to:

• Encourage close working relationships between students and faculty; and,
• Promote scientific excellence and achievement through hands-on learning.

Multiple awards are anticipated. Eligibility is restricted to students at institutions of higher education.

Applications are due Mar 15. 

More information is available at: http://www.sigmaxi.org/programs/giar/index.shtml.

EOP Alumni, what did the EOP experience mean to you.  Share your thoughts and experience on the EOP Alumni Journal as we celebrate 45 years of EOP creating educational opportunity for all.

The New York State Office of the State Comptroller’s Future Forward Internship Academy offers college students an opportunity to participate and engage in State government, and to explore the various services the Office of the State Comptroller provides through a carefully designed program tracks.  Each track focuses on a specialized curriculum, tailored to advance students’ academic pursuits and professional interests and includes hands-on professional experience within OSC’s core functions through the experiential learning component of the program.     The Internship Academy currently offers the following:

• Track I: Auditing
  (13 Credits – Upper division baccalaureate degree category)

Available in New York City or Albany-The Auditing track provides an academic focus on accounting coursework, which lends itself to those who may be pursuing or interested in pursuing a degree within the accounting field. In addition, this track allows students to gain professional knowledge and experience performing various tasks that an Auditor would perform: working with a team on the completion of an audit; drafting reports and memorandums regarding audit finding; etc.

Summer: 15 weeks; 37.5 hours/week
Fall/Spring: 30 weeks; minimum of 18 hours/week.

• Track II: Business Management & Accounting
  (13 Credits – Upper division baccalaureate degree category)

Available in Albany -The Business Management & Accounting track allows students to participate in an academic program that prepares them for business leadership. This track offers those students seeking a broader overview of business management practices an opportunity to expand their knowledge base on basic business practices and models. In addition to the academic component, students will have the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge within the Office of the State Comptroller in a variety of capacities.

Summer Offering: 15 weeks; 37.5 hours/week
Fall/Spring Offering: 13 Credits for 30 weeks; Minimum of 18 hours/week.

• Track III: Human Resources & Administration
  (12 Credits – Upper division baccalaureate degree category)

Available in Albany-The Human Resources & Administration track offers students an opportunity to gain knowledge, skills and abilities pertaining to the various core business functions of human resources. This track offers students an overview of staffing and personnel, employee compensation and performance review, and labor relations. Students will have an opportunity to immerse themselves in the key operations of human resources through hands-on professional experience.

Summer Offering: 12 Credits for 15 weeks; 37.5 hours/week
Fall/Spring Offering: 12 Credits for 30 weeks; Minimum of 18 hours/week.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Applicants wishing to participate in the summer 2014 session must have all application materials sent to the Comptroller’s Internship Academy, Human Resources Office Mail Drop 12-1, New York State Office of the State Comptroller, 110 State Street, Albany NY 12236, no later than March 3, 2014.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must be full-time, matriculated students at a regionally accredited college or university, or one recognized by the New York State Education Department as following acceptable educational practices. All students are encouraged to apply, and all majors will be considered.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

To be considered for the Future Forward Internship Academy, students must submit the following documents:

• Completed application, with dated signature.
• Official transcripts in a sealed envelope from your academic institution.
• Three reference letters in their original, sealed envelopes.
• Resume.
• Three-page  writing sample demonstrating linguistic and analytical skills.

For more information and to complete the on-line application, visit:

 http://www.osc.state.ny.us/recruit/futureforward/index.htm

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

EOP is proud to see that the following 43 students are willing to go up to Albany and advocate for themselves and for all the EOP students at Stony Brook.  They will be fighting for your book stipends, direct aid and many of the reasons you are permitted to attend SBU.

When you see them, thank them…..or thank them here….

Cheryl Hamilton (Director, EOP/AIM)

Jarvis Watson (Senior Counselor, EOP/AIM)

Pamela Matzner (Counselor, EOP/AIM)

Loretta Mulle (Counselor, EOP/AIM)

Students:

Leslye Almonte

Karen Aquino

Rahila Babar

Daffeny Barochin

Latoya Broodie

Preston Brown

Monet Bullock

Chrissey Celissaint

Natasia  Cole

Jonathan Conyers

Richie De Aza

Edwin Duran

Randy Ferguson

Murtaza Ghafari

Jarrel Jeffrey

Talih Kadi

Steven Kendrick

Linda Lee

Erika Lozano

Angelique Lucien

Nicolas Martin

Adetokundo Martins

Alana  McDonald

Mona Mokaddam

Andres Montoya

Joshua Naumann

Aaliyah Neilan

Shanice Probherbs

Grettel Pulido

Jessica Quizhpe

Natasha Reynoso

Luca Rivera

Chloe Royal

Ronney Rozario

David Stevenson

Dezhane Thigqpen

Terence Velez-Santiago

Shamarie  Williams

Krisly Zamor

2014 WLC Marketing Flyer