The Department of Biology presents the next “Futures in Biology” workshop, HEALTHCARE CAREERS, PART 1: What are your Career Options? The Futures in Biology lectures aim to connect undergraduate and graduate students with professionals in a variety of different science careers.
Panel Discussion: Healthcare Careers, Part 1: What are your Career Options?
Date: Thursday, October 4th – [...]
Archive for September, 2007
Want to be in health care, but you don’t want to be a doctor?
Posted in Advising Announcements, Bio Courses, Career, Student Meetings on September 28, 2007 | Comments Off
2nd 8 weeks JOUR-J 201 Hot Topics in Journalism
Posted in Cool Classes on September 28, 2007 | Comments Off
This is a popular elective 2nd 8 weeks course. It is still open, although it is a non-College elective course. (Bio students are limited to 22 hours of those.)
If you want to add this, get a drop/add slip from the Recorder (Kirkwood 001). Then, see Linda Long in Ernie Pyle 200 with your drop/add slips!
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JOUR-C [...]
Looking for a 2nd 8 weeks health course?
Posted in Cool Classes on September 26, 2007 | Comments Off
Here is the rundown on the Applied Health Science 2nd 8 weeks classes that are open. (The F255 Human Sexuality class is closed.)
These are non-College of Arts and Sciences courses, and Biology majors may only count 22 hours of those toward your degree. However, they are a GREAT addition to a pre-health professions degree (or [...]
Free Student Academic Center workshops 10/1-10/10
Posted in Academic Links, Advising Announcements on September 26, 2007 | Comments Off
Just in time for midterms – free Student Academic Center workshops! There is limited seating in some of these, so contact the SAC for a reservation if you can (855-7313).
Monday, October 1, Listening Skills for Large Lectures, Forest Academic Support Center, 7:00-8:00pm
Tuesday, October 2, Becoming An Active Critical Thinker, Teter TEF258, 7:00-8:00pm
Wednesday, October 3, Becoming [...]
IU Brownies Math and Science Weekend – help out!
Posted in Volunteer Opportunities on September 26, 2007 | Comments Off
A volunteer opportunity:
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The annual IU Brownies Math and Science Weekend will be on Saturday, November 17, from 1-4PM. Traditionally, we have had a Biology room; this year, our topic will be….DNA! The format is demonstrations and hands-on activities for girls in grades 1-3 (ages ~5-8), with the girls rotating through ~6 science rooms in groups [...]
Stargazing with WISP
Posted in Student Meetings on September 26, 2007 | Comments Off
The Women in Science Program Presents
**Stargazing with WISP**
Tuesday, October 16th 7 PM
Kirkwood Observatory
Heather Jacobson, a graduate student in Astronomy will talk about the history of the Kirkwood Observatory. She will also describe what objects are currently visible in the sky. Following the talk everyone will get a chance to use the telescope.
Snacks and refreshments will [...]
Gilman International Scholarship Program for Study Abroad
Posted in Scholarships Links on September 26, 2007 | Comments Off
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
Spring 2008 Application Open – Deadline: October 9, 2007
The Gilman International Scholarship Program provides awards of up to $5,000 for U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad for up to one academic year.
Drop and Add madness
Posted in Academic Links, Advising Announcements, Important Stuff! on September 25, 2007 | Comments Off
If you are thinking about dropping a class, now’s the time to act!
The drop deadline for full semester classes is October 24, but if you will need to add a class to make up hours, then you need to drop now instead of later. Especially if you want to add an A&H, and S&H, or [...]
Need a letter of recommendation? Read this!
Posted in Advising Announcements, Important Stuff! on September 25, 2007 | Comments Off
If you want to have one of the Biology Advisors write a letter of recommendation for your HPPLC file or for graduate school, then you need to let us know by September 26. You will need to get us the materials by October 1. After that, we’ll be ramping up to Peak Advising. Once that [...]
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Call Out
Posted in Advising Announcements on September 25, 2007 | Comments Off
If you want to volunteer but don’t know how, then come to the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Call Out Meeting on Tuesday, September 25 at 7pm in BH006. Learn about this great organization and the First Mentor program!
Robert Stump from the IU School of Medicine – 10/2
Posted in Career on September 25, 2007 | Comments Off
For pre-med students, from HPPLC:
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Premed students should attend the presentation by Mr. Robert J. Stump, Director of Admissions at the Indiana University School of Medicine on Tuesday, October 2, 2007. The presentation will take place at 4:00 PM in the Indiana Memorial Union Whittenberger Auditorium, and is sponsored by the [...]
IU School of Optometry Annual Open House
Posted in Career on September 25, 2007 | Comments Off
From the IU School of Optometry:
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You are invited to the IU School of Optometry Annual Open House on Saturday, September 29th from 1 – 4 p.m. The IU School of Optometry is located at 800 E. Atwater Ave.
During the event you will be able to learn about the admission process, financial aid opportunities, the OD [...]
Proctor and Gamble job openings – deadline 9/27
Posted in Career on September 24, 2007 | Comments Off
Proctor & Gamble still has some excellent job openings listed on the www.iucareers.com website. The deadline for applications is September 27.
Make sure you’re registered on IUCareers.com (as a biology student), then you can view some excellent opportunities like these:
Full-time Positions
Take Back the Night – 9/25 (tomorrow)
Posted in Student Meetings, Volunteer Opportunities on September 24, 2007 | Comments Off
Take Back the Night
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
6 p.m. Rally and Vigil at Dunn Meadow
8 p.m. Speak Out at Bloomington Court House
Take Back the Night is an annual march and rally against sexual assault and domestic violence. The event features live music and speakers followed by a candlelight vigil and speak out honoring victims and survivors. [...]
Learn about grad school
Posted in Advising Announcements on September 21, 2007 | Comments Off
And in case any of you missed it from the previous CDC post, take a look at this event for students who are interested in grad school:
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LEARN ABOUT GRAD SCHOOL!
Attend one or more free workshops at the
Career Development Center
7- 9 p.m.
Seating is limited; go to IUCareers.com to register!
Wednesday, Sept. 26
Grad School Series:
C.V.s, Personal Statements, [...]
Career Development Center happenings
Posted in Career on September 21, 2007 | Comments Off
From the Career Development Center – see the upcoming events/opportunties, including:
Council for Advancing Student Leadership (CASL) call-out
Gov’t and Social Services Career Fair workshop
ICF International Info table
Global careers networking nights
Grad school information sessions
Peace corps
Cardboard boat regatta
Social Service and Nonprofit networking night
Q294 speaker call-outs
And much more!
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Political Science internship event
Posted in Career on September 20, 2007 | Comments Off
Political Science Internship Event – All students are invited!
Monday, Oct. 1, from 7-8 PM in the IMU State Room East (top of the escalator).
Internship directors from these groups will be in attendance to speak with interested students:
Washington Leadership Program (WLP)
Posted in Academic Links, Career, Cool Classes on September 20, 2007 | Comments Off
Washington Leadership Program (WLP)
The Washington Leadership Program, sponsored by the School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA), is looking for applicants for the spring 2008 semester. This program offers 30 IU juniors and seniors of all majors a leadership development internship opportunity. For science majors, there are opportunities with the Environmental Protection Agency, National [...]
Biotech seminar tonight! Also, Biotech seminars for this semester
Posted in Academic Links, Student Meetings on September 20, 2007 | Comments Off
Biotechnology Seminar Series
Faming Zhang, PhD
Department of Chemistry
Indiana University, Bloomington
“From campus to company: drug discovery in the new front”
Thursday September 20, 2007
5:45- 7 pm
Jordan Hall 239
Dr. Zhang has previously worked at Eli Lilly and has perspective on both academic as well as industrial research
Refreshments will be provided
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Other Seminars this semester:
Biotechnology Seminar Series:
Thursday 5:45- 7 pm
Locations to [...]
Occupational Therapy Open House – 10/5 and 10/6
Posted in Career on September 20, 2007 | Comments Off
Open House
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Degree at Indiana University – IUPUI campus
Open to any students interested in Occupational Therapy.
