Thursday, November 8, 2012

Upcoming Pre-Health Events and Opportunities!

Goldwater Scholarship: Information Session for Science, Math, and Engineering
Nov. 13, noon, Harrison Institute, Scott Room.

Second- and third-year students can apply for this prestigious national scholarship. Find out more at the information session. See the website if you have any questions.

WHV at U.Va.: How to Tackle Stress
Nov. 13, 6 p.m., Thornton E304.

Are exams stressing you out? Learn how to tackle stress with Women’s Health Virginia (WHV) at U.Va. Margaret Edwards, a counselor at the Women’s Center, will speak about the effects of stress on nutrition, sleep, and mental health. Snacks will be provided. Email whv.uva@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Neuroscience Major: Interest Meeting
Nov. 12, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Gilmer 166.

Interested in learning more about the requirements, classes, and application process for the neuroscience major? Professor Alev Erisir, director of the undergraduate program, will give an informative talk about the major and the application process. After the talk, Professor Erisir and current majors will be available to answer questions. There will be free food. Email pu4tk@virginia.edu if you have any questions.

Commonwealth STEM Industry Internship Program: Application Process Now Open
The Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) is excited to announce the launching of the Commonwealth STEM Industry Internship Program (CSIIP). The program offers a one-stop, centralized, online application system that provides undergraduate STEM majors the ability to search and apply for STEM-related summer internships. Please visit the program website for more details and application instructions. Email bah6j@virginia.edu if you have any questions.

Second Serving: A Day of Service
Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lower Nameless Field.

This one-day service event presented by Second-Year Council allows second-year students to give back to the Charlottesville community through work at local service organizations, such as Habitat for Humanity, SPCA, and U.Va. Recycling. We will provide an opening breakfast of Bodo's and Dunkin' Donuts and then disperse to nine sites in the community. Sign up by Nov. 12 with friends, teammates, or fellow CIO members. See the website for more information.