tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60953427315087447782024-03-08T03:54:17.817-08:00Scholarships AroundFinancial Aid-Scholarships-Government Grants-Fulbright Scholarship-College Scholarships Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634985742742637402noreply@blogger.comBlogger850125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095342731508744778.post-42031903087558535172013-11-01T11:34:00.001-07:002013-11-01T11:34:19.544-07:00The Myth of Smith<div class="content"><div><br /><p>Late at night, when most of the students are asleep, the dorm lounge might seem to be an ideal place for some undisturbed studying--unless you happen to live in Smith Hall. Legend has it that the oldest dormitory on campus is haunted.</p><br /><p>Stories of hearing footsteps in the attic and seeing a pretty young woman appear and then disappear have been around for generations. A female apparition roaming the halls of Smith would be in keeping with the origins of the dorm, which was built specifically for women students. Before it opened in 1908, there were no facilities on campus for housing students. Those who could not commute from home were left to their own devices to find a place to live.</p><br /><p>In 1895, after a bill to fund a women's dormitory was vetoed by the governor, the college refitted Benjamin Thompson's house for women students. Unfortunately, the house burned down in 1897. About this time, a philanthropist moved to town. Hamilton Smith Jr. had grown up in Durham with his grandfather, Judge Valentine Smith, and his Aunt Mary after his mother died when he was 5. A self-taught engineer, Smith became both the foremost authority on hydraulic mining and a wealthy man. He and his wife, the former Alice Congreve, moved back to Durham, bought a modest house on Main Street and transformed it into an opulent summer home called Red Tower, which still stands today.</p><br /><p>Smith immediately gave $10,000 to Durham's new college for scholarships in honor of his grandfather. He was planning to build a new public library when, on July 4, 1900, he suffered a fatal heart attack while boating on the Oyster River. He was 59.</p><br /><p>A $10,000 legacy in his will paid for the library, and Alice pledged another $10,000 towards a dorm for women. With state appropriations, enough money finally was available.</p><br /><p>The new building had rooms for 32 girls. All women students who did not live at home were required to live in Smith Hall, where rents ranged from $1.25 to $2 a week.</p><br /><p>(Male students were still on their own. The college did what it could to help them meet expenses by giving them jobs on campus. There was one job, however, that was strictly off-limits--the janitor of Smith Hall.)</p><br /><p>Over the decades, the building has been expanded and renovated several times, but it remains the smallest dorm on campus. In 1983, Smith Hall acquired an International Living theme. Currently, one third of the residents are from abroad. Its annual international fiesta, which will turn 25 this spring, attracts large crowds with music, dancing and food.</p><br /><p>As for the ghost, well . . . perhaps after 100 years, a Smithie spirit is still going strong.</p><br /></div><img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.unh.edu/unhtoday/sites/unh.edu.unhtoday/files/media/pg64.jpg"/><br/>Source: <a href="http://www.unh.edu">Unh</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634985742742637402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095342731508744778.post-83382880711408535212013-11-01T10:00:00.001-07:002013-11-01T10:00:09.559-07:00Simmons College<div class="content"><div><br /><p><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php"><img src="http://i1.wp.com/s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif"></a> </p><br /><p><img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.simmons.edu/overview/about/news/press/i/images1.jpg">BOSTON (October 31, 2013) - In an effort to boost gender diversity on corporate boards across the country, <a href="http://simmons.edu">Simmons College</a> will host a panel discussion as part of the national campaign <a href="http://www.2020wob.com/">2020 Women on Boards</a>, Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 a.m. in the Linda K. Paresky Conference Center of the Main College Building.<br><br> The discussion is one of several being held around the country that day - all with a focus on increasing the number of women on U.S. corporate boards. The campaign aims to raise the percentage of women on U.S. corporate boards to 20 percent or greater by 2020.<br><br> The Simmons event is open to the public. To register, visit <a href="http://www.simmons.edu/leadership/">SimmonsLEADS</a>. Join the conversation on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/2020wob">@2020wob</a> and #2020WOB.<br><br> Discussion panelists include:<br><br> * <a href="http://www.simmons.edu/som/research/faculty/vinnicombe.php">Susan Vinnicombe</a>, OBE, Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Endowed Chair in Women's Leadership, School of Management, Simmons College<br> * <a href="http://www.paxworld.com/advisors/about/our-people">Joe Keefe</a>, President and CEO, Pax World Funds<br> * <a href="http://simmons.edu/som/about/why/dean.php">Cathy Minehan</a>, Dean of the School of Management, and a board member of VISA, MassMutual, Mass General Hospital, and Partners Healthcare System.<br><br> Women continue to make steady gains in the boardrooms of Fortune 1000 companies, according to the third annual 2020 Women on Boards Gender Diversity Index of Fortune 1000 Companies. Women now make up 16.6 percent of board membership in Fortune 1000 companies, up from 14.6 percent in 2011.<br><br> "The issue of increasing the number of women on corporate boards has become urgent across the globe," said Vinnicombe. "As a member of The Lord Davies Steering Committee in the United Kingdom, where we are striving to achieve 25 percent women on our top 100 boards by 2015, I applaud the efforts of this report. It is vital that every company has a critical mass of women on their boards to ensure a diversity of perspectives in their decision-making. Overwhelmingly, the research indicates that women are good for business."<br><br> The 2020 Women on Boards campaign supporters include individuals, organizations, and companies that embrace the principle that diversity in the boardroom encourages good corporate decision-making. Chapters are being launched in major cities across the United States. The campaign publishes the annual Gender Diversity Index, which reports on the gender diversity of boards of directors in Fortune 1000 companies. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.2020wob.com/">www.2020WOB.com.</a><br><br> This event is part of SimmonsLEADS, a dynamic series of exciting speakers, programs, and events that focus on the empowerment and development of women leaders. The initiative aims to further the mission of the College's founder, John Simmons - to enable women to acquire independent livelihoods. All SimmonsLEADS events are non-profit fundraisers for graduate scholarships at Simmons College to help ensure the viability of women's education for generations to come.<br><br> Founded in 1899, Simmons College ( <a href="http://simmons.edu">simmons.edu</a>) is a nationally recognized university located in Boston with a history of visionary thinking and social responsibility. It offers undergraduate education for women and the nation's first MBA program designed specifically for women. It also features renowned coeducational graduate programs in nursing and health sciences; liberal arts, including education and behavior analysis; library and information science; social work; and business. Follow us on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/SimmonsCollege">@SimmonsCollege</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/SimmonsNews">@SimmonsNews</a>.<br></p><br /></div><img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.simmons.edu/overview/about/news/press/i/images1.jpg"/><br/>Source: <a href="http://www.simmons.edu">Simmons</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634985742742637402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095342731508744778.post-34999161749618730052013-11-01T09:30:00.001-07:002013-11-01T09:30:14.266-07:00Reunion 2013<div class="content"><div><br /><p>There is no better time in New England than fall, as the Bay Path alumni who attended Reunion 2013 on Saturday, October 26, found out much to their delight!</p><br /><p>Over 150 alumni, spanning the decades from the class of 1938 to the class of 2012, returned to campus for Reunion 2013. Still going strong, Venessa O'Brien '38 held the honor of being a member of the oldest class year. And the class of 1963 had the largest contingent. The day-long event featured student presentations, social hours, and a special presentation on university status. The highlight was the awards luncheon where President Leary recognized the following outstanding individuals:</p><br /><p><strong>PRESIDENT'S AWARD</strong> to Trustee Emeritus Edward J. (Ted) Fleming III</p><br /><p><strong>JAMES McGILL CARPE DIEM AWARD</strong> to Fay Henry, class of 1948</p><br /><p><strong>BOLD CLASS AWARD 2013</strong> to the Class of 1963</p><br /><p>Read excerpts from President Leary about the award winners....</p><br /><strong><img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.baypath.edu/news-and-events/in-the-news/2013/october/~/media/Images/Graduate%20Bay%20Path/Global/News%20Heroes/tfleming_reunionnews.ashx">Emeritus Edward J. (Ted) Fleming III</strong> <p>The President's Award is given to an individual, non-alumni, who has done much to serve the College and the community, and who has been an inspiration to Bay Path's President. This year, I am honored to present the PRESIDENT'S AWARD to Trustee Emeritus Edward J. (Ted) Fleming III.</p><br /><p>For over 35 years, Ted Fleming has held an advisory and leadership role at Bay Path College. His calm manner, wise council, and his ability to have faith in the future have had an incredible influence on the College's entrepreneurial spirit, which in turn has allowed us to thrive and flourish. Even more important, he is an astute businessman, ever vigilant of Bay Path's financial health, yet practical in character to know that risk balanced with prudent financial investments lays the foundation for tomorrow. In brief, he is not hesitant to say: "Go for it!" </p><br /><p>Ted was originally named to the Bay Path College Advisory Council in 1977, and was elected to the Bay Path Board of Trustees in 1986. He served as chair of the Board from 1997 to 2001, and although retired, he still serves as an active member of the Finance Committee and the Investment Committee. </p><br /><p>Always willing to offer his time and talent, Ted is also a generous and consistent donor to the College. A member of the Legacy Society, he has left his mark in a very significant and lasting way. On the lower level of this building, often teeming with students, is the Fleming Book and Gift Center named in his honor. Recognizing the Blake Student Commons as a community center, Ted's leadership gift to establish the Fleming Book and Gift Center was inspirational and profound. Education, learning, and the printed word have always been close to his heart... </p><br /><p>A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, he also completed the Advanced Management Program at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. During his career, he held positions as vice president of the educational division at Milton Bradley Company, president of Taylor Rental Corporation, president of DMGT Corporation, and president of the Windsor Marketing Group. In his position as head of DMBT Corporation, a leading credit card processor for direct marketers and catalogs, Ted was named a finalist twice for New England Entrepreneur of the Year.</p><br /><strong><img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.baypath.edu/news-and-events/in-the-news/2013/october/~/media/Images/Graduate%20Bay%20Path/Global/News%20Heroes/fayhenry_reunionnews.ashx">Fay Henry, Class of 1948</strong> <p>The James McGill Carpe Diem Award recognizes an alumna who's educational, employment and civic contributions truly epitomize the College's Motto-Carpe Diem...Seize the Day! It is named in honor of Bay Path graduate James McGill, class of 1935. </p><br /><p>This year's distinction goes to Fay Henry, class of 1948.</p><br /><p>A native of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Fay's spunk and spirit inspire those around her to seize the day. <br> After graduating from Bay Path College, Fay worked in Springfield for one year before returning home to the Berkshires where she began a successful 45-year career in medical administration. Fay attributes her humble upbringing combined with a strong work ethic instilled in her by her parents--Fay's father was a local businessman-as instrumental in that success. And Fay would be quick to add: her Bay Path education not only prepared her to thrive in the workplace, but gave her confidence, strength, and determination.</p><br /><p>Fay believes strongly in the power of scholarship support. She has made a gift to the Carpe Diem Fund in almost every single one of the 65 years she has been an alumna. Fay you may hold the record...we will have to check! In addition, she has supported the Carol A. Leary Scholarship for First Generation College Students, of which Fay proudly states she is one, and in 2012 she became a Bold Woman scholarship donor.</p><br /><p>The year 2012 was also a significant milestone for Fay. It took 64 years, but Fay made her first trip back to Bay Path since graduating in 1948! She took a student-led tour and marveled at the transformation. As an undergraduate, she was a resident of Empsall and was delighted to see it was now the admissions office. Fay...it was also my home at one point! Her return was prompted by a Legacy Society Luncheon, where she and others were honored for establishing scholarships for our students. For generations to come, the Fay J. Henry '48 scholarship will ensure that a student can now attend and graduate from Bay Path, following the footsteps of Fay.</p><br /><p>Fay also epitomizes the Bay Path motto: Carpe Diem. A lifetime proponent of the arts, she volunteers weekly at Arrowhead Museum, the former home of Herman Melville. She loves the opera, and is an avid reader. She currently lives in Pittsfield, and from my remarks to this point and her obvious remarkable energy, you may be surprised to learn that she is legally blind. But Fay Henry's boldness and bravado have made her life's horizon limitless.</p><br /><strong><img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.baypath.edu/news-and-events/in-the-news/2013/october/~/media/Images/Graduate%20Bay%20Path/Global/News%20Heroes/classof63_reunion.ashx">Class of 1963</strong> <p>The Bold Class Award was created to recognize the alumni of a particular graduating class whose commitment to serving, supporting, and representing Bay Path College has set a bold example for all alumni, and has helped advance the mission of the institution. These are women of example, courage, and heart. </p><br /><p>I am delighted to recognize the class of 1963 as the BOLD CLASS AWARD recipients for 2013.</p><br /><p>These are women who lead - as bold women do. The class of 1963 understands the need for annual support that directly impacts the lives of our students, and they truly "walk the walk." In that spirit, in anticipation of their 50th Reunion they established the Class of 1963 Scholarship, and to date raised $12,500 for Bay Path students. <br><br></p><br /></div><img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.baypath.edu/news-and-events/in-the-news/2013/october/~/media/Images/Graduate%20Bay%20Path/Global/News%20Heroes/tfleming_reunionnews.ashx"/><br/>Source: <a href="http://www.baypath.edu">Baypath</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634985742742637402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095342731508744778.post-52047993871356206032013-11-01T09:00:00.001-07:002013-11-01T09:00:20.279-07:00Welcome to Bennett College<div class="content"><div><br /><img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.bennett.edu/images/banner_19.png"><p>International Students </p><br /><img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.bennett.edu/images/img-student_1.jpg"><h2>Marwah Jasim (Iraq)</h2><br /><p>Bennett College strives to reach global excellence as we reach out beyond our nation and welcome students from all over the world.</p><br /><p><br /></p><ul><li><br /><a href="http://www.bennett.edu/"><img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.bennett.edu/features/img-md1_29.png"></a><div><br /><p>Bennett Honors Convocation </p><br /><div><br /><p>Bennett College recognized nearly 100 students during its biannual Honors Convocation ceremony. Throughout this celebration of scholastic attainment, those who made the Honor's and Dean's List were awarded a certificate of achievement. Guest speaker for the occasion was Melissa Harris-Perry...</p><br /></div><br /></div><br /></li><br /> <li><br /><a href="http://www.bennett.edu/"><img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.bennett.edu/features/img-md2_29.png"></a><div><br /><p>Mentors for Emerging Scholars </p><br /><div><br /><p>Women from the community have pledged their time and talents to ensure the success of 35 Bennett College students. This select group of freshwomen are...</p><br /></div><br /></div><br /></li><br /> <li><br /><a href="http://www.bennett.edu/"><img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.bennett.edu/features/img-md3_29.png"></a><div><br /><p>Breast Cancer Awareness at Bennett </p><br /><div><br /><p>The men and women of Bennett College banded together during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to raise donations, concern and action against the number two killer of women. Throughout the month of October, the campus held various...</p><br /></div><br /></div><br /></li><br /></ul><h2>Spotlights</h2><br /><img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.bennett.edu/spotlights/founders_day.png"><h3>Bennett College Celebrates 140 Years Since Its Founding</h3><br /><p>Bennett College concluded its annual Family & Friends Weekend with the Founders' Day Convocation where members of the Bennett family, greater community and United Methodist Church, gathered to celebrate 140 years since... <a href="http://www.bennett.edu/features/releaseFoundersDay13.pdf">Read More</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhHb_9MVMzs">Video</a></p><br /><img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.bennett.edu/spotlights/women_of_substance.png"><h3>Bennett College Inducts Community Leaders into Women of Substance Circle</h3><br /><p>As part of the annual celebration of Family and Friends Weekend, Bennett College recently held the Women of Substance Circle Induction Ceremony. As a result, three women were recognized for their impact on... <a href="http://www.bennett.edu/features/releaseWomenofSubstance13.pdf">Read More</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gna-zaBU2FU">Video</a></p><br /><img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.bennett.edu/spotlights/2013_court.png"><h3>Bennett College Crowns Her Queen</h3><br /><p>Bennett's new queen defies impossible. During the recent Coronation Ceremony for Brenda Keels '14, Miss Bennett College 2013-2014, the campus leader celebrated perseverance. The theme for the occasion was "When Impossibilities Become Possibilities." According to Keels, her life has been plagued by... <a href="http://www.bennett.edu/spotlights/releaseCoronation13.pdf">Read More</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XooEzX0tFX0">Video</a> <a href="http://www.bennett.edu/spotlights/2013_Bennett_Court.jpg">Photo</a></p><br /><h2>News and Events</h2><br /><p> <img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.bennett.edu/images/img-ico-calendar.gif"></p><br /><h3>"DO YOU DARE...?"</h3><br /><p>presented by the Bennett Players</p><br /><p>8:00 PM. </p><br /><p>For more information, call 336-517-2188</p><br /><p> <img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.bennett.edu/images/img-ico-calendar.gif"></p><br /><h3>Bennett Belles are Voting Belles!</h3><br /><p>March to the Polls</p><br /><p>11:00 AM </p><br /><p> <img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.bennett.edu/images/img-ico-calendar.gif"></p><br /><h3>ACES with Angela Talton</h3><br /><p>Senior Vice President of Global Diversity & Inclusion, Nielsen</p><br /><p>11:00 AM </p><br /><p> <img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.bennett.edu/images/img-ico-calendar.gif"></p><br /><h3>Admissions Fall Open House</h3><br /><p>8:30 AM - 3:30 PM</p><br /><p>RSVP by Nov. 10th and get your fee waived</p><br /><p>For more information, call 336-370-8624</p><br /><p> <img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.bennett.edu/images/img-ico-calendar.gif"></p><br /><h3>Graduate & Professional Information Day Fair</h3><br /><p>11:00 AM - 1:00 PM</p><br /><p>Ida B. Goode Gymnasium</p><br /><p>Open to the Public</p><br /><p>For more information, call 336-517-2358</p><br /><p> <img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.bennett.edu/images/img-ico-calendar.gif"></p><br /><h3>Admissions Transfer Day for Transfer Students</h3><br /><p>For more information, call 370-8624</p><br /><p> <img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.bennett.edu/images/img-ico-calendar.gif"></p><br /><p> <img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.bennett.edu/images/img-ico-calendar.gif"></p><br /></div><img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.bennett.edu/images/banner_19.png"/><br/>Source: <a href="http://www.bennett.edu">Bennett</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634985742742637402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095342731508744778.post-50105905830230104832013-11-01T08:30:00.001-07:002013-11-01T08:30:18.446-07:00Simmons College<div class="content"><div><br /><p><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php"><img src="http://i1.wp.com/s9.addthis.com/button1-share.gif"></a> </p><br /><p>BOSTON (December 2, 2011) - In an effort to support the development of <strong>new women leaders</strong>, <a href="http://simmons.edu">Simmons College</a> is proud to partner with <a href="http://www.girlscouts.org/">Girl Scouts of the USA</a> to offer a new scholarship. As part of the Gilbert and Marcia Kotzen Scholars Program, a Girl Scout entering Simmons College in fall 2012 will receive full tuition.</p><br /><p>The Kotzen Scholars Program will provide a total of 10 scholarships to entering first-year Simmons College students. The scholarships will provide an intensive academic experience for <strong>future women leaders</strong> that includes study abroad and scholarly research.</p><br /><p>"Simmons is committed to helping the best and brightest students develop into the future women leaders of tomorrow," said Simmons College President Helen Drinan. "I am particularly excited that we are partnering with the Girl Scouts, an organization that mirrors our commitment to women, leadership, and success."</p><br /><p>"We are in the business of empowering girls to be successful, confident leaders. This partnership with Simmons College aligns us perfectly in our shared goals, to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place," said Ruth N. Bramson, CEO, of the <a href="http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/">Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts</a>.</p><br /><p>Created through a generous donation from Simmons College alumna and emerita trustee Linda Kotzen Paresky, The Gilbert and Marcia Kotzen Scholars Program is the most prestigious competitive merit award to be offered at Simmons College. The Gilbert and Marcia Kotzen Scholars Program acknowledges excellence through focus on study abroad, scholarly research, and intellectual curiosity. Kotzen Scholars will receive full tuition, all mandatory fees, room, and board, and an annual $3,000 stipend for study abroad, short-term courses, summer internship tuition, or research support. The scholarship is awarded for the duration of a four-year period of full-time undergraduate study. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.simmons.edu/kotzen">www.simmons.edu/kotzen</a>.</p><br /><p><a href="http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/">The Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts</a> serves more than 41,000 girls ages 5-17 and 17,000 adult volunteers in 178 communities across Eastern Massachusetts with the mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. The Girl Scouts provide girls with the opportunity to discover their world, connect with and build an understanding for others, and take action to make the world a better place. Girls are guided by committed and caring adults who make learning fun. Girl Scouting helps each girl achieve her personal leadership pathway to the future.</p><br /><p>Founded in 1899, <a href="http://simmons.edu/">Simmons College</a> is a nationally ranked university located in the heart of Boston with a history of visionary thinking, and a focus on leadership and social responsibility. It offers undergraduate education for women, and renowned coeducational graduate programs in nursing and health sciences, liberal arts, library and information science, social work, as well as the nation's first MBA program designed specifically for women. Follow Simmons on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/simmonscollege">@SimmonsCollege</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/simmonsnews">@SimmonsNews</a>.</p><br /></div><img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.simmons.edu/i/homepage/simmons17video.jpg"/><br/>Source: <a href="http://www.simmons.edu">Simmons</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634985742742637402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095342731508744778.post-65719639829747816732013-10-31T06:30:00.001-07:002013-10-31T06:30:06.771-07:00Greater Than<div class="content"><div><br /><h2>UNC Asheville's Mathematics Department Sums Up Success</h2><br /><p>Average would not be a word used to describe the Mathematics Department at UNC Asheville. Faculty members teach across disciplines with courses in humanities, history, environmental studies, religious studies, the MLA Program and the honors program. Each year, several students go on to graduate programs in mathematics. Many students also choose other career paths, including culinary schools, divinity schools and graduate degrees in economics, psychology, computer science and engineering. And in 2013, the program graduated the highest percentage of math majors in the UNC system.</p><br /><p>Of course, the department's numbers do not stop with commencement. They are looking toward the future of mathematics in Asheville, engaging middle schools and high schools along with national experts and making sure students have the financial and intellectual support they need. </p><br /><p>Most recently that support has come in the form of a $100,000 gift in honor of Jane Oliver Swafford, a nationally recognized math educator, who lives in Hendersonville. She retired from Illinois State University after 12 years there, where she chaired the mathematics department for five years, and she edited the seminal study of mathematics learning from the National Science Foundation, <em>Adding It Up: Helping Children Learn Mathematics.</em> </p><br /><p>"I'm delighted to have a formal attachment to the Mathematics Department at UNC Asheville," Swafford said. "I have spent my entire professional life in a mathematics department, so I miss being around mathematicians. The UNC Asheville mathematics faculty are not unlike those that I've known at other universities, except they do a better job of undergraduate programming than any other university I've been at, including the one that I've chaired."</p><br /><h3>By the Numbers</h3><br /><p>Half of the $100,000 gift will go toward department programing, specifically for continuing the community Math Summit, offering additional public lectures, such as the popular Pi vs. e Debate, and sending students to regional and national conferences. The remaining $50,000 will establish an endowed scholarship for mathematics majors. Seniors Zoe Hamel from Sedan, France, and Georgia Mason from Richmond, V.T., have received the first awards for the fall semester.</p><br /><p>"The scholarship is helping me pay for tuition, which is extra useful since I am an out-of-state student," said Mason, who is taking three senior-level math classes and a special honors topics course called Evil Genius in the fall.</p><br /><p>Hamel plans to use the funding to finish her degree, focus on undergraduate research and continue her success on the court. The women's tennis player has earned the scholar-athlete award for the past two years.</p><br /><p>"I am really excited about my undergraduate research on Pythagorean sequences with my advisor Dr. Bahls," Hamel said. "It is dealing with number theory which is the subject I would like to specialize in when going to graduate school."</p><br /><p> Adding to the Degree </p><br /><p>The mathematics degree from UNC Asheville prepares students for their next positions in a wide variety of careers and graduate programs. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of mathematics, the mathematics department graduates a large number of double majors and minors.</p><br /><p>As Department Chair and Professor Dave Peifer explained, "I think of mathematics as a language. We are teaching more like the literature or language department, or even a foreign language like French or Spanish. We teach students how to speak quantitatively. Every discipline has the same quantitative side. If you go into chemistry, economics or business, there's going to be a side that uses the standard deviation, the mean, the integral, the derivative. We are teaching them the language."</p><br /><p>That common denominator becomes recognizable to community members as well, as was the case with Swafford and her brother Jim Oliver, owner and founder of AvL Technologies, who sponsored the gift.</p><br /><p>"The math department at UNC Asheville, with its liberal arts focus, is much bigger and much better than you would expect. The energy and passion of the department matches that of Jane," he said. "I believe this will be a great combination".</p><br /><p>To learn more about mathematics at UNC Asheville, visit <a href="http://math.unca.edu/">http://math.unca.edu/</a>.</p><br /></div><img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.unca.edu/sites/default/files/images/news/math_research.jpg"/><br/>Source: <a href="http://www.unca.edu">Unca</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634985742742637402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095342731508744778.post-35480063688798929362013-10-31T06:00:00.001-07:002013-10-31T06:00:05.568-07:00Minneapolis Federal Reserve executive to speak at NSU<div class="content"><div><br /><p>ABERDEEN, S.D. - Ron Feldman, executive vice president of the Federal</p><br /><p>Reserve</p><br /><img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.northern.edu/news/PublishingImages/feldman.jpg"><p> Bank of Minneapolis, will speak at Northern State University on Thursday, Nov. 7.</p><br /><p>Feldman will deliver his presentation, "Trends in the Banking Industry that Affect the Ninth District: Consolidation among Community Banks," at 11 a.m. in the NSU Student Center Centennial Rooms.</p><br /><p>The event, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the NSU School of Business.</p><br /><p> <br>Feldman, who also serves as senior policy adviser for the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, has degrees from the University of Wisconsin and Syracuse University. He has published research on various financial topics and is co-author of "Too Big to Fail: The Hazards of Bank Bailouts."</p><br /><br><p><br>While on campus, Feldman will also meet with NSU banking and financial services majors as well as members of the School of Business Banking and Financial Services Advisory Committee.</p><br /><p>​</p><br /></div><img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.northern.edu/news/PublishingImages/feldman.jpg"/><br/>Source: <a href="http://www.northern.edu">Northern</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634985742742637402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095342731508744778.post-48747682192945631762013-10-31T05:30:00.001-07:002013-10-31T05:30:14.078-07:00Win up to a $5,000 scholarship for the spring semester<div class="content"><div><br /><p>It's that time of the year again! As they have for multiple semesters, the <a href="http://tutigerstoday.towson.edu/redir.aspx?C=6nUpNZmAD0euVZoHESa9fRoUMNdJqNAI5PtQDS_iCOvW5Pk0gaMbDBgk1tbUhZeg_ouBVAHIVeE.&URL=https%3a%2f%2fwww.midatlanticcioforum.org%2f">Mid-Atlantic CIO Forum</a> is thrilled to announce that they will once again be offering a <b>scholarship for up to $5,000 for the Spring 2014 semester. </b> Not only can students get a generous scholarship, but they're given the opportunity to network with the biggest CIOs in the country.</p><br /><b>The qualifications are as follows:</b> <p><br /></p><ul><li>3.6 GPA or higher</li><br /> <li>Sophomore, Junior, or Senior status</li><br /> <li>Must be attending full-time (12.0 credit hours/semester or more)</li><br /> <li>Completed one full year at TU</li><br /> <li>Open to Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, or E-Business majors whose future goals are related to gaining a position in the field of Information Technology</li><br /></ul><b>To apply:</b> <p><br /></p><ul><li>Visit <a href="http://tutigerstoday.towson.edu/redir.aspx?C=6nUpNZmAD0euVZoHESa9fRoUMNdJqNAI5PtQDS_iCOvW5Pk0gaMbDBgk1tbUhZeg_ouBVAHIVeE.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.midatlanticcioforum.org%2fScholarships">http://www.midatlanticcioforum.org/Scholarships</a><br /></li><br /> <li>Click on the blue "Application" link in the center to upload the document</li><br /> <li>Fill out the information (preferably typed within the document)</li><br /> <li>Include your resume</li><br /> <li>Include 500 word typed essay describing your future goals related to gaining a position in the field of Information Technology</li><br /> <li>Mail or email all 3 document to by <b>Monday, December 2, 2013.</b><br /></li><br /></ul><p>If you have any questions regarding the scholarship, please contact Nicole Schiraldi at 410-704-2415 or <a href="http://tutigerstoday.towson.edu/redir.aspx?C=6nUpNZmAD0euVZoHESa9fRoUMNdJqNAI5PtQDS_iCOvW5Pk0gaMbDBgk1tbUhZeg_ouBVAHIVeE.&URL=mailto%3anschiraldi%40towson.edu">nschiraldi@towson.edu</a>.</p><br /></div>Source: <a href="http://tutigerstoday.towson.edu">Towson</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634985742742637402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095342731508744778.post-52776037312339887542013-10-31T05:00:00.001-07:002013-10-31T05:00:14.092-07:00Scholarships<div class="content"><div><br /><h2>JSP Educational Scholarship</h2><br /><p>The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus is proud to offer the JSP Educational Scholarship to students admitted to the College of Education. The goal of this scholarship is to support single parents raising K-16 child(ren) who are enrolled full-time at Sarasota-Manatee . The scholarship is valued up to $5000.00 per year and is renewable up to eight semesters. Students that meet the criteria below are encouraged to apply!</p><br /><h3>Award</h3><br /><p>$2500 fall and spring semesters only; for up to 8 semesters</p><br /><h3>Criteria</h3><br /><p><br /></p><ul><li>Submission of FAFSA and financial need established</li><br /> <li>Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3</li><br /> <li>Undergraduate</li><br /> <li>Single parent status raising K-16 child(ren)</li><br /> <li>Enrolled in at least 12 Sarasota-Manatee credit hours</li><br /> <li>Admitted to the College of Education</li><br /></ul><h2>McCracken Educators Scholarship</h2><br /><p>The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus is proud to offer the McCracken Educators Scholarship program to College of Education majors. The goal of this scholarship is to encourage both undergraduate and graduate students who are residents of Manatee County to actively pursue degrees and careers in the field of education. The scholarship is valued up to $2500.00 and is awarded on a competitive basis to the most qualified applicants. Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee receiving a scholarship.</p><br /><h3>Award</h3><br /><p>$500 per semester for up to 5 semesters; total up to $2500.00</p><br /><h3>Criteria</h3><br /><p><br /></p><ul><li>Submission of FAFSA and Statement of Financial Need.</li><br /> <li>Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for undergrads; 3.0 for graduate students.</li><br /> <li>Evidence of leadership position( s) and community service activities.</li><br /> <li>Resident of Manatee County.</li><br /> <li>Enrolled in USFSM and accepted into the College of Ed.</li><br /></ul><h2>The William G. Selby and Marie Selby Foundation - Future Educators Program</h2><br /><p>(Up to $2,000 annually, Fall and Spring Semesters) Student must be a Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee or Sarasota resident and a degree-seeking student enrolled at least half time (6 hours) on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus in the College of Education. A current year FAFSA must be completed and financial need established. Student must have an overall 3.0 GPA. The semester award will be prorated based on the number of hours enrolled on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. Open to all undergraduate students.</p><br /><h2>College of Education Dean's Scholarship </h2><br /></div>Source: <a href="http://usfsm.edu">Usfsm</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634985742742637402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095342731508744778.post-53017992618143465292013-10-31T00:30:00.001-07:002013-10-31T00:30:10.242-07:00UCOP staffers help raise nearly $1.2M for scholarships | Welcome to the UCOP e-newsletter<div class="content"><div><br /><p><a href="http://link.ucop.edu/files/2009/11/ico_calc.jpg"><img src="http://i1.wp.com/link.ucop.edu/files/2009/11/ico_calc.jpg"></a> </p><br /><p>Assistant Vice Provost Yvette Gullatt has already met her promise and raised her target amount of $1,100 for undergraduate UC scholarships through <a href="http://promiseforeducation.com/">Promise for Education</a>, UC's crowd-funding campaign that kicked off in mid-September.</p><br /><p>About 30 UCOP "promisers" have helped raise nearly $1.2 million through the university-wide effort, with promises ranging from running a marathon to wearing a tutu to work. The campaign ends this Thursday, Oct. 31, so you still have time to donate to a promise that inspires you - and it all goes to support deserving UC undergrads.</p><br /><p>Gullatt's promise is unusual in that she's not just helping raise funds for scholarships, but she's also helping students in another way: Her promise was to provide 20 high school seniors with individual assistance on the personal statement for their UC undergraduate application.</p><br /><p>"I reached out to every parent I know who has a high school senior and put the word out through organizations like the Council of African American Parents and Destination College Advising Corps," Gullatt said.</p><br /><p>The result? She now has about 50 kids lined up for help with their UC applications, and she's not turning anyone away. Each year she also conducts a workshop in writing statements for OP staff with children who are applying to UC.</p><br /><strong>Senior leaders lead the effort</strong> <p>Other OP promisers include CFO Peter Taylor, who also met his goal, raising more than $2,600 as part of a three-pronged promise: He will wear a tuxedo to a Regents meeting, grow a goatee for three months and play his cello at next year's Staff Appreciation Week talent show.</p><br /><p>Several other senior leaders are among the UCOP staff who have made worthy and fun promises that deserve your support:</p><br /><p><br /></p><ul><li>Agriculture and Natural Resources VP Barbara Allen-Diaz has a two-tier promise; help her meet her $2,500 goal and she will wear a colony of bees. For $5,000 she promises to eat protein-rich insects. She raised more than $1,500 to date.</li><br /> <li>EVP Nathan Brostrom promises to tutor in an Oakland school every month next year, grow a beard through the holidays and lead UCOP employees on a monthly run around Lake Merritt if he hits his $4,000 goal. He's about halfway there.</li><br /> <li>External Relations EVP Dan Dooley already met his goal and has promised to get his fortune told and post the results on Facebook.</li><br /> <li>General Counsel and VP Charlie Robinson has nearly met his $2,500 goal and promises to not only donate 40 hours of tutoring to an Oakland public school, but also wear a penguin costume to a meeting of the President's cabinet.</li><br /></ul><p>Through the Promise campaign, nearly 1,000 people across the UC system - from celebrities to students - have made promises and pledged to fulfill them if they reach their fundraising goals. More than 3,000 donations, averaging $75 each, have been made; all funds go to financial support for UC undergraduate students.</p><br /><p>For more:</p><br /></div><img src="http://i1.wp.com/link.ucop.edu/files/2013/10/UCOP-Events-10-29-13.jpg"/><br/>Source: <a href="http://link.ucop.edu">Ucop</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634985742742637402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095342731508744778.post-29964800478127833982013-10-30T23:00:00.001-07:002013-10-30T23:00:05.393-07:00Incoming Freshman<div class="content"><div><br /><ul><li>The incoming Freshman 2013 class received an average of $20,000 in grants and scholarships from all sources including federal, state, and institutional funds.</li><br /> <li>Over 98% of the Freshman 2013 class received grants or scholarships from Centenary College.</li><br /></ul><p>Admitted students are automatically reviewed for the following scholarships during the admission process. Students will be notified of their award with their admissions packet. These scholarships are renewable for up to 8 semesters as long as students maintain continuous full time enrollment and meet the minimum standards for <a href="http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/financial-aid/policies/academic-progress/">Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).</a>
</p><br /><h3><strong>Presidential Scholars Program</strong></h3><br /><p>Presidential Scholars are selected from accepted students who have graduated high school with at least a 3.6 cumulative high school GPA and at least an 1100 SAT (Critical Reading and Math) or at least a 24 ACT Composite Score. The selection process will begin on January 15th.
</p><br /><h3><strong>Grace Harris Scholarship</strong></h3><br /><p>This scholarship may be awarded to entering students, up to $18,000, with at least a 3.4 cumulative high school GPA and at least an 1100 SAT (Critical Reading and Math) or at least a 24 ACT Composite Score.
</p><br /><h3><strong>Faculty Scholarship</strong></h3><br /><p>This scholarship may be awarded to entering students, up to $16,000, with at least a 3.2 cumulative high school GPA and at least an 1000 SAT (Critical Reading and Math) or at least a 21 ACT Composite Score.
</p><br /><h3><strong>George Whitney Scholarship</strong></h3><br /><p>Dr. George H. Whitney served as President of Centenary Collegiate Institution for nearly 26 years from 1869 - 1896. This scholarship may be awarded to entering students, up to $15,000, with at least a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA and at least a 1000 SAT (Critical Reading and Math) or at least a 21 ACT Composite Score.
</p><br /><h3><strong>Achievement Scholarship</strong></h3><br /><p>The Achievement Scholarship may be awarded to entering students, up to $14,000, with at least a 3.00 cumulative high school GPA - OR - at least a 1000 SAT (Critical Reading and Math) or at least a 21 ACT Composite Score.
</p><br /><h3><strong>Recognition Award</strong></h3><br /><p>The Recognition Award may be awarded to students whose cumulative high school GPA falls below 3.00. These awards range from $8,000 to $12,000. </p><br /></div><img src="https://www.centenarycollege.edu/images/logo-vert.jpg"/><br/>Source: <a href="http://www.centenarycollege.edu">Centenarycollege</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634985742742637402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095342731508744778.post-86429366253663752202013-10-30T22:30:00.001-07:002013-10-30T22:30:07.051-07:00Beloved horse Credit Card lives on through scholarship<div class="content"><div><br /><p>The first recipient of the Credit Card Memorial Scholarship at Southern Arkansas University is fittingly a calf roper - TyDaniel Haller.</p><br /><p>Haller, a junior from Corydon, In., is majoring in Agriculture Business at SAU.</p><br /><p>Last season, Haller won the long-go in calf roping at Missouri Valley and made the short-go in team roping at Murray State. These and other standout performances put him at the top of the SAU point earnings for the season.</p><br /><p>As the returning top point earner, this year he received the scholarship that keeps the memory alive for a dedicated horse whose tragic end touched the hearts of people from across the United States.</p><br /><p>Credit Card was a 15 year-old quarter horse who carried Shaun Smith as the duo competed in calf-roping rodeo events. In 2011, only days before Smith left to participate on CMT's hit television show "Sweet Home Alabama," Credit Card was stolen in a raid at the SAU Mulerider Stables. Smith learned while taping the show that Credit Card had been killed.</p><br /><p><a href="http://web.saumag.edu/news/files/2013/10/Credit-Card.jpg"><img src="http://i1.wp.com/web.saumag.edu/news/files/2013/10/Credit-Card-300x237.jpg"></a>Smith was on hand recently at the new SAU Story Arena as the rodeo team gathered for this season's team photo shoot. He flashed his signature smile and borrowed a cowboy hat to pose in a photo with Haller and SAU Rodeo Coach Rusty Hayes.</p><br /><p>"Credit Card lives on," said Smith. "It was neat that the scholarship went to a calf-roper this first year. I like Ty; it's nice to give it to a friend, too."</p><br /><p>Smith graduated from SAU in the fall of 2012 from the College of Business with a marketing degree. He is now an insurance agent for Farmers' Insurance at Orr Insurance Agency in Hope, Ark.</p><br /><p>"I recently bought a little house and 23 acres outside of Hope with a three-acre pond, and I plan on putting cows on it soon," said Smith. "I also recently started back rodeoing after nearly two years of absence since the Credit Card ordeal, and I am doing very well."</p><br /><p>When the Credit Card Memorial Scholarship Endowment was established, word quickly spread across the U.S., according to the SAU Foundation.</p><br /><p>"Horse lovers from Florida to Washington State began mailing and making online donations of all sizes. The scholarship reached the level to begin being awarded after only six months," said Josh Kee, director of major gifts for the SAU Foundation. "Any additional donations will serve to increase the amount of the scholarship to its recipient."</p><br /><p>For more information on how to invest in this or other scholarships at SAU, contact the SAU Foundation at 870-235-4078 or visit <a href="http://www.SAUFoundation.org">www.SAUFoundation.org</a>.</p><br /><p>"I love SAU and am glad to support this University as much as I can," said Smith. "SAU and Coach Hayes have had a major impact on my life."</p><br /></div><img src="http://i1.wp.com/demo.mulerider.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/SAU-Mulerider.png"/><br/>Source: <a href="http://web.saumag.edu">Saumag</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634985742742637402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095342731508744778.post-42682876749509129562013-10-30T21:30:00.001-07:002013-10-30T21:30:06.892-07:00Over 1,000 Came! The 2013 College Scholarship Conference was a Smashing Success<div class="content"><div><br /><img src="http://i1.wp.com/insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/attach/3b968052-ff4c-fdd4-e186-65b0f045c45f/ragins.jpg"><p>Category: Features</p><br /><p>Published: Oct 30 2013 12:00AM</p><br /><p> The 2013 College Scholarship Conference, held on Saturday, October 26 at the Universities at Shady Grove, was a tremendous success!</p><br /><p>A record-crowd of more than 1,000 Montgomery County students and families showed up early on Saturday morning to learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities at Montgomery College and local colleges and universities. </p><br /><p>The Scholarship Conference featured 11 workshops on a broad range of topics, including the following: "Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math College Scholarships," "If I Knew Then, What I Know Now!" "College and Financial Aid Planning," and "Transferring to Four-Year Schools: Understanding the Process." </p><br /><p>Twenty-seven information tables were staffed by representatives from four-year universities, nonprofit organizations, and Montgomery College programs. Representatives from the following organizations lent their energy and expertise to making the day meaningful to students and their families: American University, Esperanza Education Fund, Herb Block Foundation, MC Hillman Entrepreneurs Program, MC Macklin Business Institute, University of Maryland, Baltimore County and the University of Maryland, College Park at the Universities at Shady Grove. Attendees had the opportunity to attend two workshops on institution scholarships, financial aid, writing essays, and preparing resumes.</p><br /><p>Keynote speaker Marianne Ragins, who won more than $400,000 in scholarships during her senior year of high school, gave advice to a packed multipurpose room of high school and college students for two hours.</p><br /><p>A special thanks to the College Scholarship Conference Planning Committee, co-chaired by Jessica Present and Chelsea Waugaman, the Transfer Scholarship Coordinating Committee, and all of the MC volunteers who contributed to make this event an extraordinary one. The conference is co-hosted by Montgomery College, Montgomery County Public Schools, and the Universities at Shady Grove.</p><br /><p>Materials from the conference will be posted on http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/scholarshipconference as they are made available. </p><br /><strong>Related Media</strong> </div><img src="http://i1.wp.com/insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/attach/3b968052-ff4c-fdd4-e186-65b0f045c45f/ragins.jpg"/><br/>Source: <a href="http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu">Montgomerycollege</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634985742742637402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095342731508744778.post-10621893067479299702013-10-30T21:00:00.001-07:002013-10-30T21:00:05.774-07:00Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship Fund for New 15 Month Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Students<div class="content"><div><br /><p>NYU College of Nursing Scholarships and Awards</p><br /><p><strong>Deadlines</strong><br>August 15th for Fall 2013; December 2nd for Spring 2014 </p><br /><p>Established by Dr. Leonhard Felix Fuld and his sister, Florentine, in honor of their mother, the <strong>Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship Fund</strong> assists new 15-Month Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Students at the NYU College of Nursing. Scholarships are based on academic merit and demonstrated financial need. Through a competitive selection process, eight (8) recipients in both the fall and spring semesters will be awarded a scholarship in the amount of $10,000 divided equally over the four semesters of enrollment ($2,500 per semester) in the 15 Month Accelerated Baccalaureate Nursing Program. </p><br /><p><strong> Applicants should demonstrate an interest in one of the following areas</strong><br></p><br /><p><br /></p><ol><li>Career in academic leadership and research toward a PhD in nursing </li><br /> <li>Career in community health settings </li><br /></ol><strong>Eligibility and Submission Requirements </strong> <p><br /></p><ol><li>Applicants must be matriculated and enrolled full-time in the 15-Month Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Program. </li><br /> <li>Demonstrate strong academic performance from prior degree or degrees with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) <br></li><br /> <li>Applicants must submit a brief 500-word essay describing their interest or commitment to one of the above specified areas of interest. Please include any information that will be helpful to the College of Nursing Scholarship Committee </li><br /> <li>Applicants must complete or have on file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for the Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship Fund which demonstrates financial need </li><br /> <li>Completed application form </li><br /> <li>Current resume that includes the grade point averages (GPA) of all degrees </li><br /> <li>All transcripts from completed degrees 8. Submit the attached application along with a current resume, essay and official transcripts (copies of official transcripts acceptable) </li><br /></ol><p><strong> Please Note</strong>: All application materials must be contained in ONE PDF document. Separate PDF's will not be accepted. </p><br /></div>Source: <a href="http://www.nursing.nyu.edu">Nyu</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634985742742637402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095342731508744778.post-91244419249642563482013-10-30T20:30:00.001-07:002013-10-30T20:30:06.489-07:00Ways of Giving | Eastern Shore Community College<div class="content"><div><br /><h4>Ways of Giving/Opportunities to Give</h4><br /><p><strong>Cash </strong>(usually in the form of a check) is the most common way to give. Gifts of cash can be deducted up to 50% of your adjusted gross income in the year you make the gift; any unused deduction can be deducted in any of the next five tax years. Please mail your check to the ESCC Foundation, 29300 Lankford Highway, Melfa, VA 23410</p><br /><p><strong>Stocks and Bonds </strong>are, next to cash, the most popular way of making a gift. Giving securities owned for more than a year creates an income tax deduction equal to the securities' cash value, while avoiding capital gain tax.</p><br /><p><strong>Real Estate </strong>or real property gifts are considered by the ESCC Foundation on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the property's marketability or the location's usefulness to the college among other factors. <i>Please obtain professional advice regarding any tax benefits of giving real property.</i></p><br /><p><strong>Personal Property </strong>with a use in the college's educational programs are welcomed as Gifts in Kind (see below). Other valuable property such as antique furniture, works of art, or otherwise will be considered for acceptance by the ESCC Foundation. <i>Please obtain professional advice regarding any tax benefits of giving personal property.</i></p><br /><p><strong>Gifts in Kind </strong>includes any tangible personal property which the college can use in its educational programs, such as some works of art, certain computer equipment, certain industrial equipment or machinery, books, school supplies, etc. Please contact Eve Belote to discuss a gift in kind at 757.789.1767 or <a href="mailto:ebelote@es.vccs.edu">ebelote@es.vccs.edu </a>. <i>Please also obtain professional advice regarding any tax benefits of giving personal property.</i></p><br /><p><strong>Honorary or Memorial </strong>gifts recognize special individuals, anniversaries or events. Memorial gifts recognize the lifetime accomplishments of those who have passed away. Honorary or memorial gifts can be unrestricted or designated for a specific use. A letter is sent to the surviving family mentioning the name of the donor, but not the amount of the gift. Named scholarships can be established through memorial / honorary gifts totaling $500 and endowed gifts totaling $10,000.</p><br /><h4>Your Gift's Impact</h4><br /><h5>Unrestricted Gifts</h5><br /><p>Unrestricted gifts are allocated to the area of greatest need, as determined by the college administration and the Foundation's Board of Directors.</p><br /><h5>Endowment</h5><br /><p>Gifts to endowment create a fund designed to last forever. The Foundation invests all endowment gifts, drawing a limited amount from the return on the invested fund every year for the college's needs. The fund principal remains intact, and may increase with excess investment returns, to continue to provide for the college's needs in future years. Draws from endowment funds may be for the unrestricted needs of the college, or may be for specific purposes named by the donor of the fund.</p><br /><h5>Scholarships</h5><br /><p>Helping deserving individuals gain access to education at ESCC is the Foundation's greatest priority. Gifts to current scholarship funds are used now to help today's students pay college tuition and expenses. Gifts to a scholarship endowment create a fund designed to last forever, one that will provide scholarship assistance to students for years to come.</p><br /><h4>Planned Gifts for Eastern Shore Community College</h4><br /><h3>Your Legacy for Your Community</h3><br /><p>Hope, achievement, fulfillment, and success - all these things come from an educated mind. Of course, so do more concrete necessities like nurses, accountants, and technicians. People on Virginia's Eastern Shore look to ESCC for the education and skills they need to succeed. Meanwhile, the community as a whole has come to depend on skilled workers who train in ESCC programs.</p><br /><p>Whether the motive is gratitude for a good start in a career, or simple understanding that this college brings good things to our community by bringing out the best in its people, many citizens have acted to create a legacy for the college in their estate plans.</p><br /><strong>Keep your resources as long as you need them.</strong> <p><br /></p><ul><li><br /><i>A bequest in your will</i> - Look at some approaches that have worked for alumnae and friends of the school, complete with sample bequest language (<a href="http://es.vccs.edu/about/escc-foundation/ways-of-giving/bequests/">click here</a>).</li><br /> <li><br /><i>Giving with retirement plans - </i>By including ESCC in your IRA or 401(k) plans, you can make a gift without changing your will <a href="http://es.vccs.edu/about/escc-foundation/ways-of-giving/retirement-plans/">(click here</a>).</li><br /> <li><br /><i>Giving with life insurance.</i> Find out more (<a href="http://es.vccs.edu/about/escc-foundation/ways-of-giving/life-insurance/">click here</a>).</li><br /></ul><strong>Receive an income back from your gift.</strong> <p><br /></p><ul><li><br /><i>A secure lifetime income - </i>Charitable gift annuities provide both fixed and secure lifetime payments, and a gift to the school (<a href="http://es.vccs.edu/about/escc-foundation/ways-of-giving/charitable-gift-annuities/">click here</a>).</li><br /> <li><br /><i>An income with flexibility</i> - Charitable remainder trusts can provide <i>variable or fixed income</i> for persons, and for a time period, chosen by you (<a href="http://es.vccs.edu/about/escc-foundation/ways-of-giving/charitable-remainder-trusts/">click here</a>).</li><br /></ul><strong>Pass assets along to heirs more easily, at lower tax.</strong> <p><br /></p><ul><i>Giving with retirement plans:</i> Giving part of your retirement plan to the school will save you taxes, whether you are concerned about estate taxes or not (<a href="http://es.vccs.edu/about/escc-foundation/ways-of-giving/retirement-plans/">click here</a>).</ul><h5>Join the Legacy Society</h5><br /><p>Several long-standing supporters of ESCC have joined the Legacy Society by including ESCC in their financial or estate planning and informing the school of their decision. Their gifts, large and small, take many different forms. Common to all planned gift donors is a desire to perpetuate their support for the college's mission to brighten their community's future.</p><br /><p><strong>Please let us know. </strong>By creating a legacy for your community here at ESCC/joining the Society, you lead by example. If you have included the school in your plans, or when you should do so, please let us know. Doing so creates no legal obligation, but simply allows us to say "thank you," and encourages others to follow your lead.</p><br /><p>Please also let us know of any gift that you wish to designate for a particular use. Advance planning will help the college observe any restriction in a way that brings satisfaction to all concerned.</p><br /><p>To inform the college and the foundation or your gift, or to hear more about giving, please contact Eve Belote, ESCC Foundation Executive Director, at 757-789-1767, or email <a href="mailto:ebelote@es.vccs.edu">ebelote@es.vccs.edu</a>.</p><br /></div><img src="http://i1.wp.com/es.vccs.edu/facebook-logo-200x200.png"/><br/>Source: <a href="http://es.vccs.edu">Vccs</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634985742742637402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095342731508744778.post-89770916127883030912013-10-30T19:30:00.001-07:002013-10-30T19:30:07.855-07:00Scholarship recipient hopes to pass on passion for reading | News | University of North Texas<div class="content"><div><br /><img src="http://i1.wp.com/news.unt.edu/sites/default/files/media/imagecache/image-display/coe.jpg"><p>Donors Byron Killen, far left, and Jan Killen, far right, pose with UNT senior Atticus Shaskan, middle, at the College of Education scholarship banquet Oct. 24. Shaskan received four scholarships from the College of Education to help him pay for his last year of school. Photo credit: DuranPhotography.com. </p><br /><p>DENTON (UNT), Texas - As a high school student, Atticus Shaskan was captivated by classics like <em>The Great Gatsby</em>, <em>1984</em> and <em>Flowers for Algernon</em>.</p><br /><p>Now a senior at the University of North Texas, Shaskan is pursuing a degree in education in hopes of helping other high school students develop the same love of reading his teachers gave him.</p><br /><p>Shaskan was recently awarded four scholarships from the <a href="http://www.coe.unt.edu">College of Education</a> to help pay for his last year of school. Without the scholarships, Shaskan said he might not have been able complete his education.</p><br /><p>"My highest hope for my future students is that they become independently interested in reading," said Shaskan, 22, who graduated from L.D. Bell High School in Hurst. "Reading can be a lifelong pursuit, and it can bestow incredible benefits on us."</p><br /><p>The College of Education handed out roughly $150,000 in scholarships to 131 students, including Shaskan, who spoke at the college's annual scholarship banquet Oct. 24 (Thursday) at <a href="http://maps.unt.edu/places/3797/view">Apogee Stadium</a>. The banquet was sponsored by Verizon. </p><br /><p>Byron Killen, a longtime donor to the college, also spoke at the banquet. Killen and his wife, Jan, created the Bessie and Joe Killen Education Scholarship, intended for full-time undergraduate and graduate students majoring in education and seeking teacher certification.</p><br /><p>To learn more about how philanthropic support is transforming UNT or to make a gift, visit <a href="http://giving.unt.edu">http://giving.unt.edu</a>.</p><br /><strong>About UNT's College of Education</strong> <p>UNT's College of Education prepares students to contribute to the advancement of education, health and human development. Founded in 1890 as a teacher's training college, UNT now enrolls more than 4,000 students in the College of Education and certifies about 1,000 teachers a year - making it the largest producer of new teachers in the north Texas region.</p><br /></div><img src="http://i1.wp.com/news.unt.edu/sites/default/files/media/imagecache/image-display/coe.jpg"/><br/>Source: <a href="http://news.unt.edu">Unt</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634985742742637402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095342731508744778.post-74196897943087815272013-10-30T19:00:00.001-07:002013-10-30T19:00:09.951-07:00Connors State College<div class="content"><div><br /><p>The Agriculture Division offers a $600 scholarship to new incoming freshman students. The scholarship is offered for the first two semesters at $300 per semester. Students must maintain a 2.5 grade point average the first semester to be considered for the second semester. Applications are Due March 1 <sup>st</sup> of each year. Students must be an Agriculture major while at Connors State College and must maintain full time status carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.</p><br /><p>Agriculture Ambassadors </p><br /><p>Second Semester Freshman and sophomore students may apply for the Agriculture Ambassadors program. This organization is a leadership opportunity for agriculture students at CSC. Students have specific organizational objectives and guidelines (See advisor). Agriculture ambassadors receive a scholarship each semester for full time students maintaining a 3.0 grade point average each semester. Application must be made each semester.</p><br /><p>Rodeo Team Scholarships </p><br /><p>Rodeo Team Scholarships are available for selected students who complete successful tryouts March or who are selected by the team coaches from applications. See Rodeo coaches for specifics.</p><br /><p>Equine Scholarships </p><br /><p>Select Equine Scholarships are available. Contact Equine program administrators for details.</p><br /><p>Livestock Judging Team Scholarships </p><br /><p>Freshman and Sophomore scholarships are available to students on the Livestock Judging Team. Contact the Livestock Judging Coach for more information.</p><br /><p>Beef Show Team Scholarships </p><br /><p>Show Team scholarships are available to students who make successful application to the CSC Beef Show Team. Contact the Show team coach for applications and details.</p><br /><p>Shooting Sports Team Scholarships </p><br /><p>The Shooting Sports Team members may apply for scholarships at CSC. Contact the Team coach for applications, guidelines and details.</p><br /><p>Horticulture Scholarship </p><br /><p>The Muskogee Garden Club sponsors a horticulture scholarship for students attending Connors State College. Application deadline is in June. Contact the horticulture instructor or Muskogee Garden Club for applications and details.</p><br /><p></p><dt>Scholarships </dt><dd>Connors has many Scholarships available. For a full list please see our <a href="http://connorsstate.edu/scholarships/">Scholarships</a> page.</dd><br /></div><img src="http://i1.wp.com/connorsstate.edu/images/NewLogo/CSC500c.png"/><br/>Source: <a href="http://connorsstate.edu">Connorsstate</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634985742742637402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095342731508744778.post-30447902471229598592013-10-30T18:30:00.001-07:002013-10-30T18:30:06.225-07:00Scholarship - Scholarship Guidelines - Daytona State College Foundation, Inc.<div class="content"><div><br /><p>Scholarships may be as specific or as general as you wish. The items below represent criteria that you may want to consider when establishing scholarship restrictions and guidelines. We will work with you to ensure that the scholarship you support helps students in accordance with your desires. </p><br /><a href="http://www.daytonastate.edu/foundation/files/Scholarship%20Guidelines4.pdf">Download this document as a PDF</a> <p><strong>Amount of Award </strong>- Tuition and books cost approximately $1,000.00 per semester for full-time students at Daytona State College.</p><br /><p><strong>Duration of Award </strong>- Is the scholarship award for one semester or will it continue for subsequent semesters? <br>(e.g. The student will continue to receive the scholarship as long as he/she meets the criteria.)</p><br /><p><strong>Frequency of Award</strong> - Will the scholarship be offered each semester or once per year?</p><br /><p><strong>Selection Committee</strong> - Will the scholarship recipient be selected by the Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee or by an objective committee of at least two persons from the donor organization?</p><br /><p><strong>Enrollment Status</strong> - Is the scholarship available to all students or must they be enrolled for a minimum number of credit hours per semester?</p><br /><p><strong>Minimum Grade Point Average</strong> - Is the scholarship available to all students or must they maintain "satisfactory progress" or a minimum GPA?</p><br /><p><strong>Program of Study</strong> - Is the scholarship available to all students or only to students in particular programs?</p><br /><p><strong>Degree Sought </strong>- Is the scholarship available to all students or must they be specifically pursuing a BAS, AA, AS, or Certificate?</p><br /><p><strong>Year in School</strong> - Is the scholarship available to new students at Daytona State College or must they have completed one or more semesters at Daytona State College?</p><br /><p><strong>Educational Goals</strong> - Do you require that the scholarship recipients intend to continue to a 4-year college or university after receiving an AA from Daytona State College?</p><br /><p><strong>Residency</strong> - Is the scholarship available to all students or only to residents of a particular city, county, state, etc.?</p><br /><p><strong>High School Attended </strong>- Is the scholarship available to all students or only to graduates of specific high schools?</p><br /><p><strong>Citizenship</strong> - Is the scholarship available to all students or only to citizens of particular countries?</p><br /><p><strong>Race/Ethnicity</strong> - Is the scholarship available to all students or must they be of a particular race or ethnicity?</p><br /><p><strong>Gender</strong> - Is the scholarship available to all students or must they be of a particular gender?</p><br /><p><strong>Special Status</strong> - Is the scholarship available to all students or must they have a special status such as veteran, displaced homemaker or a disability?</p><br /><p><strong>Financial Need/Aid </strong>- Is the scholarship available to all students or must they demonstrate financial need?</p><br /><p>Other criteria may be defined by the donor provided they do not conflict with the Daytona State College Foundation's mission.</p><br /><p>Thank you on behalf of our students for your interest and support of the Daytona State College Foundation.</p><br /></div>Source: <a href="http://donate.daytonastate.edu">Daytonastate</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634985742742637402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095342731508744778.post-23822053457766719772013-10-30T18:00:00.001-07:002013-10-30T18:00:06.221-07:00Northeastern Makes $1,000 Promise to CPS Students<div class="content"><div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Northeastern Illinois University Makes $1,000 Promise to 400 CPS Students</p><br /><p><strong>CHICAGO</strong> - Northeastern Illinois University teamed up with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) to host the HACU Youth Leadership Development Forum for middle and high school Chicago Public Schools students on Friday, October 25. To close out the day's events, Northeastern announced that the 400 students in attendance would receive a $1,000 scholarship if they chose to attend Northeastern after high school.</p><br /><p>"The promise scholarship from Northeastern is what these students need to realize their college dreams," said Wendy Stack, director of the Chicago Teachers' Center at Northeastern. "It makes the path to college real for them because now they have some money for college and a university that wants them to enroll."</p><br /><p>"This event has inspired me because I can actually go to this university, and I didn't know that before," explained Evelyn Cueto, Irene C. Hernandez Middle School student. "It has shown me what I want to be and that I can actually come to Northeastern and do what I want."</p><br /><p>The 400 middle and high school students attending the conference were all part of a GEAR UP program coordinated by the Chicago Teachers' Center at Northeastern. There were 200 each from Irene C. Hernandez Middle School and Eric Solorio Academy High School.</p><br /><p>GEAR UP, which stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, is about making college a real possibility for CPS students. More than 14,000 Chicago students and their families participate in the program, which strives to improve student academic performance, increase college and career awareness, and increase the college going and graduation rate.</p><br /><p>After attending the event on Friday, Marilu Lara, a student at Irene C. Hernandez Middle School said, "I'm inspired because I want to go to college, and now I feel like it's a possibility."</p><br /><p>The Youth Leadership Development Forum focused on science, technology, engineering and math disciplines. In addition to a college fair, students participated in multiple student-led STEM workshops. The 30 students who led the workshops were all part of another program run by the Chicago Teachers' Center, called the TRIO Upward Bound Math and Science program.</p><br /><p>"These workshops were offered by other STEM students, so that gave my students excitement that they might be able to conduct a workshop some day," said Raul Bermejo, principal at Irene C. Hernandez Middle School.</p><br /><p>The TRIO Upward Bound Math and Science program is designed to strengthen the math and science skills of participating students. The goal of the program is to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science and to encourage them to pursue postsecondary degrees in math and science, and ultimately careers in math and science professions.</p><br /><p>"Upward Bound Math and Science and GEAR UP are giving first-generation, low-income students the support and knowledge in their future," said Jeanette Morales, assistant director for K-12 initiatives at HACU.</p> Sharon Hahs, president of Northeastern, added, "Northeastern Illinois University is committed to extending outreach to the local community. Through our programs at the Chicago Teachers' Center, we help young students prepare for college-level coursework, encourage them to apply and enroll in college, and demonstrate that careers in math and sciences are within their reach."<br /><p>Students described the day as inspiring. Stack added that the students' eyes lit up as they listened to a motivational and personal story, experienced a college campus, participated in STEM activities, attended a college fair, and, ultimately, learned they had been given a promise scholarship for their freshman year of college.</p><br /><strong>About Northeastern Illinois University</strong><p>Northeastern Illinois University is a fully accredited public university serving more than 11,000 full and part-time undergraduate and graduate students in the Chicago metropolitan area. NEIU engages its diverse campus community in a rich environment of teaching, learning and scholarship. The University offers more than 80 academic programs in the arts, sciences, education and business. <em>Newsweek</em> magazine has named Northeastern Illinois University the sixth best investment among all universities in the nation and number one in Illinois. The University also is recognized as one of the most diverse universities in the nation and is federally designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution.</p><br /><br></div>Source: <a href="http://www.neiu.edu">Neiu</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634985742742637402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095342731508744778.post-42932397797246370602013-10-28T00:30:00.001-07:002013-10-28T00:30:18.309-07:00SWCC Educational Foundation, Inc. | SWCC-Southwest Virginia Community College<div class="content"><div><br /><h2>Welcome to the SWCC Educational Foundation, Inc.</h2><br /><p>The Southwest Virginia Community College Educational Foundation was founded in 1981 as a means of seeking needed funding for the college and students. The Foundation's purpose is to support the mission of the college and to help meet the needs of and provide opportunities for students, faculty and staff. The Foundation is a non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors representative of community leaders.</p><br /><p>Since 1981, the Foundation's assets have grown significantly, which has enabled the Foundation to provide thousands of financial scholarships to deserving students from the college's service region of Buchanan, Dickenson (partial), Russell and Tazewell Counties. Gifts of cash, securities, bequests and trusts, equipment and services have been provided by individuals, families, foundations and service organizations.</p><br /><p>The SWCC Community Center is the result of the $7.5 million Fulfill the Vision campaign funded by the private sector, and numerous gifts have been provided expressly for faculty and staff professional development, instructional equipment, cultural programming, endowed faculty chairs, and special events for students and the community.</p><br /><p>All gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible within the guidelines of the Internal Revenue Service.</p><br /><h4> Contact Information:</h4><br /><div><strong>Susan Hagy</strong><br><strong>Educational Foundation Executive Director<br> Director of Major Gifts Campaign<br></strong> <p>King Community Center, Room K203<br><strong>Phone:</strong> 276.964.7304<br><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:Susan.Hagy@sw.edu">Susan.Hagy@sw.edu</a></p><br /></div> <br /><div><strong>Annette McClanahan</strong><br><strong>Educational Foundation Office</strong> <p>King Community Center, Room K113<br><strong>Phone:</strong> 276.964.7347<br><strong>Fax:</strong> 276.964.7531<br><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:annette.mcclanahan@sw.edu">annette.mcclanahan@sw.edu</a></p><br /></div><br /></div>Source: <a href="http://sw.edu">Sw</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634985742742637402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095342731508744778.post-70809527754336510852013-10-28T00:00:00.001-07:002013-10-28T00:00:07.174-07:00Nursing Professor Awarded Fulbright Scholarship<div class="content"><div><br /><p>Madison, Wis. (March 23, 2012) - Dr. Rachel Rodriguez has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for 2013. Rodriguez, an associate professor in the School of Nursing at Edgewood College, will serve as a visiting professor at the Kamuzu College of Nursing in the African nation of Malawi. There, she'll mentor new Ph.D. faculty in research, and teach in the graduate program in the newly-developed Community Health Nursing specialty program, and continue to develop the Malawi Women's Health program, a project she's been leading for the past year.</p><br /><p>"We are both humbled and thrilled to congratulate our colleague Dr. Rodriguez," Dean of the School of Nursing at Edgewood College said. "Rachel is dedicated to a global view of community health, and to bettering the lives of others. These qualities make her an excellent example of personally helping to create a more just and compassionate world."</p><br /><p>Dr. Rodriguez is no stranger to the developing African nation. She has traveled there on four occasions over the past several years, and is actively engaged in the creation of a women's center, one of the components of the Malawi Women's Health program. </p><br /><p>The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to "increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries." With this goal as a starting point, the Fulbright Program has provided almost 310,000 participants-chosen for their academic merit and leadership potential - with the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research, exchange ideas and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns. </p><br /></div>Source: <a href="http://www.edgewood.edu">Edgewood</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634985742742637402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095342731508744778.post-48126696055406882932013-10-27T23:00:00.001-07:002013-10-27T23:00:09.280-07:00Waynesburg student attains PICPA scholarship<div class="content"><div><br /><p>Waynesburg University junior, Alyssa Daniel, recently became one of 51 students in Pennsylvania to receive the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) scholarship award for 2013.</p><br /><p>Through the PICPA scholarship, Daniel, a forensic accounting major from Manheim, Pa., will receive a multi-year renewable scholarship for $3,000 for three years.</p><br /><p>"Alyssa was a perfect candidate because she has an excellent academic record and wants to be a Certified Public Accountant," said Anthony Bocchini, professor of business administration at Waynesburg University, who recommended Daniel for the scholarship due to her professional manner and work ethic as an accounting student at Waynesburg.</p><br /><p>The PICPA is the second-oldest Certified Public Accountant (CPA) organization in the United States and the premier statewide resource for top-class continuing professional education programs, professional networking, business-friendly advocacy, thought leadership and a full range of services for accounting professionals.</p><br /><p>Students attending a Pennsylvania college/university and who meet the requirements are eligible to apply for the PICPA scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. These scholarships can be renewed annually until the completion of a recipient's degree. Said requirements include high intellectual capacity, leadership potential, financial need and intent to pursue a career in accounting. Awards are given on a competitive basis to candidates that best satisfy these requirements.</p><br /><p>"I was extremely excited to receive the scholarship, not only for the help it provides with paying my college tuition, but also for the opportunities in networking that come along with it," said Daniel. "It's really gratifying to see that there are tangible benefits to working hard in college and that employers and organizations appreciate the work we do in school."</p><br /><p># # #</p><br /><p>Contact: Ashley Wise, Communication Specialist<br>724.852.7675 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.</p><br /></div>Source: <a href="http://www.waynesburg.edu">Waynesburg</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634985742742637402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095342731508744778.post-16230385811395045762013-10-27T09:30:00.001-07:002013-10-27T09:30:05.342-07:00Scholarships<div class="content"><div><br /><p>Extending our appreciation for military service, DeVry University offers a Veteran's Appreciation Grant to help provide assistance for hardworking, talented students who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.</p><br /><p>Open to new and continuing students who are veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, their respective reserve forces, Army National Guard, and Air National Guard) and can provide a copy of one of the following items:</p><br /><p><br /></p><ul><li>DD214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty</li><br /> <li>NGB22 National Guard Report of Separation or Record of Service</li><br /> <li><br /><b>Award amount:</b> $500 per semester (valued up to $4,500)</li><br /> <li><br /><b>Offered:</b> United States, onsite or online</li><br /> <li><br /><b>Continued eligibility:</b><ul><li>Must maintain a 2.5 CGPA</li><br /> <li>Enroll in at least 9 credit hours per semester</li><br /></ul></li><br /></ul><p><b>Note:</b> Current members of the U.S. Armed Forces (those serving on active duty, guard, reserve, and their spouses) who qualify for the <a href="http://www.devry.edu/admissions/military/military-tuition-rates.html">military tuition rate</a> and veterans who received a dishonorable discharge are not eligible for this grant.</p><br /></div>Source: <a href="http://www.devry.edu">Devry</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634985742742637402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095342731508744778.post-47331004181791965332013-10-26T20:00:00.001-07:002013-10-26T20:00:05.460-07:00Nova Southeastern University College of Nursing Dean Marcella M. Rutherford Selected for Prestigious National Nurse Fellowship | NSU News Center<div class="content"><div><br /><p><b>FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla</b>.- Marcella M. Rutherford, Ph.D., M.B.A., M.S.N., dean of the College of Nursing at Nova Southeastern University (NSU), has been named one of just 20 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Executive Nurse Fellows for 2013. Rutherford joins a select group of nurse leaders from across the country chosen to participate in this world-class, three-year leadership development program designed to enhance nurse leaders' effectiveness in improving the United States health care system.</p><br /><p>In her role as dean, Rutherford is directly responsible for overseeing the nursing program, which transitioned to the College of Nursing in January of 2012. Rutherford's extensive nursing and finance background has informed her interest in research, including her knowledge of health care reimbursement and its impact on nursing and the health care industry. Her publications have focused on health care economics, finance, and policy and include textbook chapters on health care policy, the business of health care for nurse practitioners and entry-level nurses, and a historical research exemplar chapter for qualitative research text. Her current research focuses on the use of online learning in Ph.D. programs. Rutherford is the nursing director of Florida Funding for the Rural and Underserved Program, offering nursing students at all levels experience educating patients on health promotion and disease prevention.</p><br /><p>Begun by RWJF in 1998, the <i>RWJF</i> <i>Executive Nurse Fellows</i> (ENF) program strengthens the leadership capacity of nurses who aspire to shape health care in their communities, states and nationally. The program will provide Rutherford and her colleagues with coaching, education and other support to strengthen their abilities to lead teams and organizations working to improve health and health care. The ENF program is located at the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), and co-directed by: Linda Cronenwett, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., the Beerstecher Blackwell Term Professor and former dean of the School of Nursing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and David Altman, Ph.D., executive vice president of Research, Innovation and Product Development at CCL.</p><br /><p>"At this pivotal moment when the country's health care system is being transformed, we need nurse leaders to help ensure that the changes we adopt improve patient and population health," Cronenwett said. "The <i>RWJF</i> <i>Executive Nurse Fellows</i> program is building and enhancing the leadership skills of talented nurses around the country. Our alumni are a virtual 'who's who' of accomplished nurses, and we know that Dr. Rutherford and the other members of our 2013 cohort will also make enormous contributions to improving health and health care in our country."</p><br /><p>"I am honored to have been chosen for this extraordinary program," Rutherford said. "I look forward to engaging with the impressive community of current and alumni fellows, to work in the national arena and with policy-makers, and to develop opportunities to document the value of nursing to the health care industry. I expect to use this fellowship to enhance my knowledge of reimbursement policies and finance, and to identify effective ways to give new nurses a foundation of knowledge that helps them engage in the redesign of our nation's health care system."</p><br /><p>Executive Nurse Fellows hold senior leadership positions in health services, scientific and academic organizations, public health and community-based organizations or systems, and national professional, governmental and policy organizations. They continue in their current positions during their fellowships, and each develops, plans, and implements a new initiative to improve health care delivery in her or his community.</p><br /><p>The full list of 2013 RWJF Executive Nurse Fellows - selected from more than 100 applicants - includes:</p><br /><p><br /></p><ul><li><br /><b>Susan Apold, </b>Ph.D., M.S.N., B.S.N.,dean, health and human services, Concordia College, Bronxville, New York;</li><br /> <li><br /><b>Colonel Rachel Armstrong</b>, Ph.D., M.S.N., M.B.A., U.S. Army, Northern Regional Medical Command, Fort Belvoir, Virginia;</li><br /> <li><br /><b>Lynn Babington</b>, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N., dean and professor, Fairfield University School of Nursing, Fairfield, Connecticut;</li><br /> <li><br /><b>Margaret Baker</b>, Ph.D., R.N., associate dean for academic affairs and associate professor, University of Washington School of Nursing Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, Seattle, Washington;</li><br /> <li><br /><b>Susan Bauer-Wu</b>, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., Tussi and John Kluge professor in contemplative end-of-life care, University of Virginia School of Nursing, Charlottesville, Virginia;</li><br /> <li><br /><b>Katherine Bechtold</b>, M.H.A., B.S.N., senior vice president and chief nurse executive, MultiCare Health System, Tacoma, Washington;</li><br /> <li><br /><b>Joan Ching</b>, M.N., R.N., C.P.H.Q., administrative director of quality & safety, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington;</li><br /> <li><br /><b>Angela Green</b>, Ph.D., M.S.N., B.S.N., director of professional practice, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas;</li><br /> <li><br /><b>Deborah Green</b>, D.N.P., R.N., C.E.N.P., vice president, nursing and patient services, Cone Health System Annie Penn Hospital and Penn Nursing Center, Reidsville, North Carolina;</li><br /> <li><br /><b>Kristi Henderson</b>, D.N.P., A.P.R.N., F.A.E.N., chief advanced practice officer and director of telehealth, University of Mississippi Medical Center Hospital Administration, Faculty-School of Nursing and Medicine, Jackson, Mississippi;</li><br /> <li><br /><b>Cheryl Jones</b>, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., associate professor and chair, division of health care environments, School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina;</li><br /> <li><br /><b>David Keepnews</b>, Ph.D., J.D., R.N., associate professor and director of graduate programs, Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, Hunter College of the City University of New York (CUNY), New York, New York;</li><br /> <li><br /><b>Erin Maughan</b>, Ph.D., M.S., R.N., director of research, National Association of School Nurses, Silver Spring, Maryland;</li><br /> <li><br /><b>Melinda Noonan</b>, D.N.P., R.N., N.E.A.-B.C., assistant vice president for hospital operations and executive director, Rush Children's Hospital, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois;</li><br /> <li><br /><b>Raymond Phillips</b>, Ph.D., R.N., M.S., chief nurse for inpatient nursing and nursing research, Veterans Administration Northern California Health Care System, San Francisco, California;</li><br /> <li><br /><b>Marcella M. Rutherford</b>, Ph.D., M.B.A., M.S.N., dean, Nova Southeastern University, College of Nursing, Fort Lauderdale, Florida;</li><br /> <li><br /><b>Susan Schrand</b>, M.S.N., C.R.N.P., executive director, Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania;</li><br /> <li><br /><b>Marni Storey</b>, B.S.N., M.S., interim director, Clark County Public Health and 2013 Chair-Elect, Association of State and Territorial Public Health Directors, Vancouver, Washington;</li><br /> <li><br /><b>Janis Sunderhaus</b>, M.S.N., R.N., N.E.A.-B.C. , chief executive officer, Health Partners of Western Ohio, Lima, Ohio; and</li><br /> <li><br /><b>Yvonne VanDyke</b>, M.S.N., R.N., vice president, nursing education and administrator, Clinical Education Center Brackenridge, Seton Healthcare Family, Austin, Texas.</li><br /></ul><p>The fellowship is supported through a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation<b>.</b></p><br /><p>For more information about the RWJF <i>Executive Nurse Fellows</i> program visit: <a href="http://www.executivenursefellows.org/">www.ExecutiveNurseFellows.org</a>.</p><br /><p>###</p><br /><p><b>About The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: </b>The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation focuses on the pressing health and health care issues facing our country. As the nation's largest philanthropy devoted exclusively to health and health care, the Foundation works with a diverse group of organizations and individuals to identify solutions and achieve comprehensive, measurable, and timely change. For more than 40 years the Foundation has brought experience, commitment, and a rigorous, balanced approach to the problems that affect the health and health care of those it serves. When it comes to helping Americans lead healthier lives and get the care they need, the Foundation expects to make a difference in your lifetime. Follow the Foundation on Twitter at <a href="http://www.rwjf.org/twitter">www.rwjf.org/twitter</a> or on Facebook at <a href="http://www.rwjf.org/facebook">www.rwjf.org/facebook</a>.</p><br /><p><b>About Nova Southeastern University:</b> Situated on 300 beautiful acres in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is a dynamic fully accredited research institution dedicated to providing high-quality educational programs at all levels. NSU is a not-for-profit independent institution with an enrollment of 27,000 students. NSU awards associate's, bachelor's, master's, specialist, doctoral and first-professional degrees in a wide range of fields. NSU is classified as a research university with "high research activity" by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, and it is one of only 37 universities nationwide to also be awarded Carnegie's Community Engagement Classification. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.nova.edu/">www.nova.edu</a></p><br /><p>Media Contact:</p><br /><p>Jeremy Katzman, M.B.A. | Office of Public Affairs<br> 954-262-5408 (office)<br> 954-661-7000 (cell)<br><a href="mailto:j.katzman@nova.edu">j.katzman@nova.edu</a></p><br /><p>Tags: <a href="http://nsunews.nova.edu/tag/marcella-m-rutherford-ph-d-m-b-a-m-s-n/">Marcella M. Rutherford Ph.D. M.B.A. M.S.N.</a>, <a href="http://nsunews.nova.edu/tag/nsu-college-of-nursing/">NSU College of Nursing</a>, <a href="http://nsunews.nova.edu/tag/robert-wood-johnson-foundation-rwjf-executive-nurse-fellows-for-2013/">Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Executive Nurse Fellows for 2013</a></p><br /></div><img src="http://i1.wp.com/nsunews.nova.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Dean-Marcella-Rutherford1-253x300.jpg"/><br/>Source: <a href="http://nsunews.nova.edu">Nova</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634985742742637402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095342731508744778.post-48008758804009879992013-10-26T19:30:00.001-07:002013-10-26T19:30:06.708-07:00Huizenga School of Business & Entrepreneurship's Jack Pinkowski Discusses the Recent Government Shutdown in Sun Sentinel and Huffington Post | NSU News Center<div class="content"><div><br /><p>Jack Pinkowski, Ph.D., associate professor and Chair of Public Administration at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business & Entrepreneurship published an opinion piece in the <i>Huffington Post</i> and the <i>Sun Sentinel </i>in which he discusses the our system of checks and balances and puts the recent government shutdown into perspective.</p><br /><p>"I don't believe that the Founding Fathers ever imagined that statesman would behave in such an unstatesmanlike manner as to risk default on government debt, penalizing federal workers, or those in the military, with job suspensions and related pay suspensions," said Pinkowski.</p><br /><p>The entire article can be accessed at: <a href="http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-10-17/news/fl-viewpoint-gov-shutdown-20131017_1_government-shutdown-checks-and-balances-government-debt">Jack Pinkowski: Putting government shutdown in perspective</a> and <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jack-pinkowski/checks-and-balances-the-g_b_4080850.html">Checks and Balances: The Government Shutdown in Perspective</a>.</p><br /><p>Tags: <a href="http://nsunews.nova.edu/tag/checks-and-balances/">Checks and Balances</a>, <a href="http://nsunews.nova.edu/tag/government-shutdown/">Government Shutdown</a>, <a href="http://nsunews.nova.edu/tag/h-wayne-huizenga-school-of-business-and-entrepreneurship/">H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship</a>, <a href="http://nsunews.nova.edu/tag/jack-pinkowski-ph-d/">Jack Pinkowski Ph.D.</a></p><br /></div><img src="http://i1.wp.com/nsunews.nova.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Jack-Pinkowski-240x300.jpeg"/><br/>Source: <a href="http://nsunews.nova.edu">Nova</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10634985742742637402noreply@blogger.com0