VCU Honors College

The link provided will take you directly to a brief survey regarding welfare, its reform, and the public's judgment of the program.  She is in need of 200 participants, so your participation is greatly appreciated:
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Gathering data on lie detection methods for rhetoric class - This is a short survey (4 questions) to gather some general data for my paper. Please complete it ASAP. Follow the link and answer the questions... it will only take 2-3 minutes to complete.
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Phi Eta Sigma is a freshmen honor society. It is the 3rd oldest honor society in the US! Phi Eta Sigma has been inactive the past few years, but we are bringing it back! Freshmen will be sent invitations in the spring after fall grades post. For any upperclassmen who achieved a 3.5 cumulative GPA after your first semester or year at VCU, you are eligible for membership. Upperclassmen, please attend one of the following informational meetings held in West Grace 1302 to learn more: 11/24 @ noon or 12/01 @ 2pm. For more information: www.phietasigma.org

LIVE. LEARN. INTERN.
June & July, 2010
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
www.DCinternships.org
EARLY DEADLINE - DECEMBER 4, 2009


Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies in partnership with Georgetown University, the LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. programs combines substantive internships, rigorous courses for academic credit, career development activities, exclusive briefings and lectures led by prominent policy experts.

EARLY DEALINE - 5% DISCOUNT
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the Final Deadline of March 5, 2010. Students are encouraged to apply for the early deadline of December 4, 2009 to receive a 5% discount on their tuition balance as well as priority internship placement.

PRIORITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Students from NCHC honors programs will be given priority in scholarship awards from our general scholarship fund. Honors students should indicate on their application materials that they are a member of an honors program and list their honors activities on their resume.

Internships - Competitive placements with top sites in D.C.
Classes - Up to 9 transferable credits from Georgetown University
Housing - Roommate matching and furnished apartments on Capitol Hill
Guest Lectures - Featuring prominent government officials and policy experts
Site Briefings - At the World, State Department, Capitol Hill and Federal Reserve
Leadership & Professional Development - Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
Networking - Interaction with seasoned professionals and student leaders from around the world
Scholarships - Over half of all students receive full or partial funding based on merit and financial need

Internship placements are available in the following subject areas:

Politics, Public Policy and International Affairs
Journalism, Communications and Public Relations
Corporate Business and Government Affairs
Nonprofit Sector and Community Service

For more information and an online application, please visit our website www.DCinternships.org or contact Mary Connell, Recruitment and Admissions Director, at mconnell@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.

Please visit this website to request an informational brochure: https://www.dcinternships.org/tfas/brochure/index.asp

Alternative Spring Break is currently accepting applications for Spring Break 2010!

For those of you who are unfamiliar with ASB a short description follows:

Each year, VCU Alternative Spring Break organizes volunteer trips that send VCU students to various sites around the country, amounting to more than 3,000 community service hours each year that address different issues. In addition to providing community service, participants gain applied educational experience and discover their role as global citizens.

Application Due Date: Wednesday, Nov. 18th 2009
Application can be found: www.vcu-asb.org

We are going on 7 trips this year, 6 domestic and 1 international. The description of these trips can be found on at the website. Any specific question feel free to ask by contacting us at vcuasb@gmail.com! Good luck applying and hope to see you on a 2010 ASB trip!

Sincerely,
VCU Alternative Spring Break

VCU Honors Students,

I would like to take a moment to tell you about a new student program offered by the VCU Alumni Association. It's called STAT (Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow) is up, running and off to a great start! It's a student organization on campus to build VCU pride. We have programs, events and some really great perks! This organization really is all about the perks.

STAT is a great opportunity for you. Not only will you connect with the VCU Alumni Association before you graduate, but you also can take a leadership role with the Board of Directors. The BOD, as we will call it, is comprised of the students who will lead STAT. They are the program planners and event throwers. They are also the students who will be called on to host major alumni and donor events. Where else could you make better connections?

To find out more about STAT and all the benefits that come with being a part of this great new student organization check it out on the Web at http://www.vcu-mcvalumni.org/site/c.frKHI1PIIoE/b.5461235/k.7A00/Students_Today_Alumni_Tomorrow_STAT.htm

This organization is going to need strong leaders, and we already know you are one! Even if you don't have the time to be involved as a leader in STAT this year, we hope that you will consider joining for the benefit of connecting with an alumni mentor in your specific field of interest. Did I mention the laundry benefit? What a great deal: $15 for a wash, dry and fold at Richmond Laundry Services, all you can fit in your bag!

If you are interested in learning more, please contact me and I can share more one-on-one.

I look forward to seeing you soon!

Morgan McDowell
VCU Class of 2009 & Lifetime Member of the VCU Alumni Association
Coordinator for Student & Young Alumni Engagement
Alumni Relations
Virginia Commonwealth University
924 W. Franklin Street / P.O. Box 843044
Richmond, VA 23284-3044
tel) 804-828-8191
fax) 804-828-8197
mcdowellme@vcu.edu

As rising temperatures alter the landscape of the Arctic creating new challenges and opportunities how prepared is the U.S. to deal with these changes? Join the National Scholarship Office for a discussion group on the Arctic Age at the Honors College, room 1303 on Wednesday, November 18th at 3p or Thursday November 19th at 11:30a. To pick up supplemental materials stop by the Honors College or contact HonorsNSO@vcu.edu