LINCOLN UNIVERSITY is hosting a Water Boot Camp from July 23-27 through the cooperation of the Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency. This camp is designed to encourage students to consider entering the field of water protection and environmental protection. Participants receive a $200 stipend. The program is limited to 20 individuals. If interested, applications are available in the counseling office or you may access by e-mail: daes@lincolnu.edu Preference will be given to juniors and seniors along with college freshmen and sophomores.
COUNSELING OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 7, 2012
ALL STUDENTS
1. INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES are available at the Missouri Democratic Coordinated Campaign. Come and intern with the Missouri Democratic Coordinated Campaign. The campaign is looking for bright, energetic individuals who want to help reelect Senator Claire McCaskill and help our other Democratic candidates win statewide. Hours are completely flexible with a small requirement, and the Coordinated Campaign team is a lot of fun. No experience necessary. To apply for an internship with the Missouri Democratic Coordinated campaign or learn about volunteer opportunities, apply online at: http://missourideminternships.notlong.com or call 314-669-4516 or email: btyson@missouridems.org
2. STATE PARKS YOUTH CORPS is available to students ages 17-23 and the program runs from June 1-October 31. The work involves 85 state parks and state historic sites. Minimum wage pay of $7.25 per hour….400 hours average. Apply online with: Think Outside – State Parks Youth Corps or simply contact Missouri State Parks.
3. ACT PREP for the June ACT is being offered through Focus on Learning…..www.FocusOnLearningCenter.com AND ALSO with Julie Berhorst at 690-7065 or 634-8420.
4. JOINT APPRENTICESHIP and TRAINING COMMITTEE will be accepting applications for the Inside Wireman Apprenticeship program on the first working Monday of each month. The minimum requirements for application are as follows: Applicant must be 18 years of age or older, Applicant must have completed one year of high school algebra with a passing grade, Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED, Applicant must live within the sixteen county jurisdiction of the union, Applicant must pay a $35.00 non-refundable application fee, Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. For more information, contact the local union at 209 Flora Drive, Jefferson City 635-2133.
5. EXPLORING COLLEGE OPTIONS is a student/parent information session that introduces you to DUKE, GEORGETOWN, HARVARD, PENN, AND STANFORD Universities. The closest event is scheduled for St. Louis, on May 20, at the Marriott St. Louis Airport, 10700 Pear Tree Lane, St. Louis 314-423-9700.
6. CULVER STOCKTON COLLEGE invites all students to check out what they offer and scholarships that are available. For more information, visit: www.culver.edu
7. MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY SPORTS MEDICINE AND ATHLETIC TRAINING DEPARTMENT will host a Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Camp on campus from June 13-16. All students grades 8-12 are invited to attend. Questions? Call 417-836-8553.
8. COLLEGES THAT CHANGE LIVES offers an opportunity to meet with college representatives from a variety of schools across the country. The Midwest tour will be in St. Louis on August 27 at the Hilton, St. Louis Frontenac. For more information and details on the event, go to: www.CTCL.org and click on CTCL Events.
9. SETON HALL , in South Orange, New Jersey, offers opportunities to learn through COMMUNITY SERVICE. To learn more about the Division of Volunteer Efforts, visit: www.shu.edu/go/service
10. THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI offers a PUBLIC RELATIONS MAJOR. To learn more about their program, visit: http://www.ucmo.edu/comm/pr
COUNSELING OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 23, 2012
ALL SENIORS: AT THIS POINT IN TIME, you should: -Compare financial aid award letters –Make your final school decision and mail deposits, as required. –Check with the school you’ve chosen about returning financial aid award letters -Notify the schools you have chosen NOT to attend - Plan for registration, orientation, and housing, and mark your calendar with important dates.
NOMINEES BEING SOUGHT for the AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFESAVER AWARD which recognizes students, under the age of 18, who have saved a life through their actions OR are preparing themselves through training to be a LIFE SAVER: Youth Lifesaver, Medical Lifesaver, Public Safety Lifesaver, Military Lifesaver, Good Samaritan Lifesaver, Blood Services Lifesaver. If you know a student that you would like to nominate, contact the Red Cross at 431 E. McCarty Street or e-mail: lifesaverawards@yahoo.com The deadline is May 1.
GREAT EDUCATIONAL WEBSITE TO CHECK OUT: www.khanacademy.org
SENIORS:
1. The “B. DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP” is a $1000 scholarship available to all seniors who are planning to attend college in the fall. The application deadline is May 28 and the scholarship can be found at: http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
JUNIORS:
1. WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SPECIAL VISIT DAYS are available during the months of June and July. Offerings include Art, Architecture, Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Pre-Medicine, Scholar Athletes, etc. For more information and details, visit: www.visit.wustl.edu
2. SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES NEW SCHOLARSHIPS for the class of 2013. Academic scholarships are awarded at the time of admission to beginning freshmen who meet the test score and grade point average requirements . For details, visit: www.semo.edu
3. BENEDICTINE COLLEGE introduces their ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. To learn more, visit: www.benedictine.edu/engineering or call 1-800-467-5340.
SOPHOMORES:
1. MISSOURI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP IN PRACTICE PROGRAM is a summer program scheduled for July 25-27. Students participating in the program learn a lot about leadership and become active participants in their school and community. For more information on how to apply, contact the Chamber at 573-634-3511 or contact: BCrouse@mochamber.com
ALL STUDENTS:
1. STUDENT AWARD SEARCH AID website is a website developed solely for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships. They are trying to improve the students’ chances for success. The site is free and there is no charge for the information or the application. The website is: http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
2. MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BUILDING LEADERS FOR TOMORROW summer camp is being offered from July 23-27. The goal of Building Leaders is to help students develop skills they can take back to their high school clubs and organizations. For details and cost, visit: http://summer.mst.edu or call 573-341-4228.
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 9, 2012
MISSOURI CONNECTIONS offers all students a means to investigate CAREERS, COLLEGES, FINANCIAL AID, and PARTICIPATE IN INTEREST INVENTORIES AND ASSESSMENTS. Missouri Connections is FREE and VERY EASY to use. ALL STUDENTS, grades 9-12, may use this website. To begin your Missouri Connections experience, visit: www.MissouriConnections.org. They will request a password: 2viewmoc
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CAPITAL REGION MEDICAL CENTER is looking for teenagers who would like to join their SUMMER TEEN VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION. Applicants must be 14 years old by June 6, 2012. Volunteens will be required to attend an orientation session on either Wednesday, April 11 or Thursday, April 12 at 6:00 p.m. Prior to orientation, you must register at: www.crmc.org and click on the Partners Auxiliary link to download and print the application.
SENIORS:
- OZARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE in Springfield is extending their Institutional Scholarship deadline to April 15. For more information, you may contact Linda Johns at : johnsl@otc.edu or you may call 417-447-6931.
- BETA SIGMA PSI SCHOLARSHIP at the University of Missouri-Columbia is a $1000 scholarship available to a senior male who is LUTHERAN. The application deadline is April 26. Applications are available in the counseling office.
- FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES SCHOLARSHIP is a $1000 award given to deserving students. This scholarship is available to all seniors with an April 20 deadline. Applications are available in the counseling office.
- BUCK FEVER SCHOLARSHIP is a $500 scholarship awarded to seniors who have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and have an interest in wildlife conservation. The application is available in the counseling office with an April 25 deadline.
- LINCOLN UNIVERSITY has announced their SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION will be open beginning Tuesday, May 29. They are currently accepting students for the summer semester; students can apply online or by mail. You may view summer school offerings at: https://webadvisor.lincolnu.edu/WebAdvisor/
- COLUMBIA COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE (Jefferson City Campus) is set for Thursday, May 3 from 1-3 p.m. This drop –in open house will be a great time for you to take a tour of the facility and learn more about the programs and services that are available.
JUNIORS AND SOPHOMORES:
- SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY in Cape Girardeau has announced changes to their scholarship programs beginning with the class of 2013. One in particular to note is that SEMO will no longer be using RANK in class as a condition for awarding scholarships. For more information on other changes, you may visit their website at: http://www.semo.edu
ALL STUDENTS:
- THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA offers a SCREENWRITING & FILMMAKING SUMMER CAMP from July 8-14 and July 14-21. The registration deadline is May 15. For details, visit: www.utulsa.edu/film-studies-camps
- THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA Summer Engineering Academy for pre-college students interested in careers in electrical and mechanical engineering is scheduled for June 25-29. For more information, visit the website: www.utulsa.edu/electrical-engineering and look for the “Summer Academy” link.
- APRIL 18TH, CALVARY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL will be hosting a career day in HEALTH and EXERCISE SCIENCES. Professors from Truman State University will be in attendance to answer any questions students may have regarding Truman State or profession in EXERCISE SCIENCE. The event will begin at 4:00 p.m. If you are interested in attending, RSVP by April 13 to Kara Wehmeyer, 638-0228.
- OTIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN SUMMER OF ART PROGRAM runs from July 9-August 3 and is located in Los Angeles, California. You must be 15 years of age or older to participate. For more information, visit: www.otis.edu/ce
- KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY in Manhattan is sponsoring an ALL-UNIVERSITY OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, April 21. Exhibits will promote over 250 academic programs and the more than 475 campus organizations. For more information about the Open House, go to: http://www.k-state.edu/openhouse/
- THE COLLEGE OF SAINT MARY MAGDALEN in New Hampshire is offering a variety of summer programs. To learn more, visit: www.Magdalen.edu
- ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY invites you to check out what they have to offer. For more information, visit: www.admission.iit.edu
- SETON HALL UNIVERSITY in South Orange, New Jersey, offers the WHITEHEAD SCHOOL OF DIPLOMACY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS which is uniquely designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders. For more information, visit: www.shu.edu
- MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY offers a variety of SUMMER PROGRAMS for students in grade school through high school. Varieties include: Aerospace Camp, CyberMiner Camp, EcoCar Camp, Explosives Camp, Girls Go Global, Girls Go Green, Jackling Institute for Engineering, Leadership and Communication, Materials Camp, Nucelar Engineering, etc. To learn more, visit: www.summer.mst.edu or e-mail: precollege@mst.edu or call 573-341-4228.
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 19, 2012
ONLINE COLLEGE FAIR is scheduled for March 29, 2012 from 12:00-6:00 p.m. At this online college fair, you can chat with college admission personnel, get questions answered in real time, view presentations for a closer look at different colleges and attend free sessions on college preparation. To learn more, visit: www.advanceweb.com/events
RELIGIOUS VOCATION DISCERNMENT WEEKEND for individuals ages 18-45. A time and place to clarify your calling in life. Sponsored by the Vocation Committee of San Antonio. The weekend is May 25-27. For more information and to register, visit: www.savocations.org/lifeawareness
SENIORS:
- PHEASANTS AND QUAIL FOREVER SCHOLARSHIP is a scholarship available to a senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The students should be pursuing a career in conservation, natural resources, environmental education, conservation law enforcement, biology or related field. You must also possess a Conservation Department hunting or fishing license. The application is available in the counseling office with a March 28 deadline.
- DELTA SIGMA PHI-BETA BETA CHAPTER MEN OF ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP is available to senior guys who are planning to apply to the University of Missouri-Columbia in the fall. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. The application is available in the counseling office with an April 20 deadline.
- AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP is a scholarship available to a graduating senior GIRL who has a minimum GPA of 3.6 and who intends to continue their education at a college or university. The application is available in the counseling office with a March 30 deadline.
- ELDON CAREER CENTER PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM is now accepting applications. The application is available in the counseling office. Entrance into the program requires an entrance test that must be pre-arranged. For more information, contact Sue Miller at 573-392-3286.
JUNIORS:
- JUNIORS EXPLORING ENGINEERING AT PURDUE is a day at Purdue that will acquaint you with engineering students, faculty, staff and practicing engineers, offer you an opportunity to explore two areas of engineering, have your questions answered about Purdue programs, etc. The date for the event is April 16. To register for this day, visit: www.purdue.edu/WIEP The registration deadline is April 6.
SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS:
- WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER EXPERIENCES provide academically talented high school students with a unique opportunity. The program allows you to earn up to 7 units of college credit. Sessions run from Jun 10-July 14 or July 15-August 17. For more information, visit: www.summerexperiences.wustl.edu or call 866-209-0691.
ALL STUDENTS:
- THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA IMMERSION IN THE WORLD OF FILM SUMMER CAMP. SCREENWRITING CAMP is scheduled for July 8-14 and FILMMAKING CAMP will run from July 14-21. For application forms and more information, visit: http://www.utulsa.edu/film scroll down to “Latest News” and click on “2012 Summer Residential Camps in Screenwriting and Filmmaking. Applications must be submitted on or before May 15.
- WENTWORTH MILITARY COLLEGE is the only military college in the mid-west. Opportunities include an Associate of Arts Degree or an Associate of Science Degree, athletic and academic scholarships available. For more information, call or e-mail to apply: 1-800-962-7682 or admissions@wma.edu
- NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY SUMMER CAMPS FOR FILM AND ACTING offers a hands on intensive summer camp experience. For more information, visit: www.nyfa.edu/summer_camp or call 1-800-611-FILM.
- MARIAN UNIVERSITY is a co-educational Catholic University that inspires personal and professional success through an engaging, values-based education. To learn more, visit: www.marianuniversity.edu/visit or phone: 1-800-2-MARIAN ext. 7650
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