CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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March

Tuesday, March 4th, 6:00pm, HCL 7

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) workshop

February

Monday, February 25th, 3:30-6:30pm, Cook Library 156

United Nations speaker

Wednesday, February 13th, 11:00am-1:30pm, Hamilton Center

Stetson University Law School Admissions

Tuesday, February 12th, 11:30am, Keating Center

Lunch and Learn with NC alum Felice Schulaner

Thursday, February 7th, 6:00pm, HCL 7

National Student Exchange Workshop

November

Wednesday, November 7th, 6:00pm, Sudakoff

Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme Presentation

October

Thursday, October 18th, 5:30-7:30pm, HCL 7

University of Florida School of Law Presentation

Thursday, October 18th, 11:30am-1:00pm, Hamilton Center

Semester at Sea Information

Wednesday, October 10th, 6:30pm, Sudakoff

Tallahassee Internship Workshop

Thursday, October 4th, 12:00pm, PME 119

Tallahassee Internship Meeting

September

Wednesday, September 5th, 3:30-6:00pm, Hamilton Center

Part-time Job, Internship and Volunteer Fair with over 40 local organizations.

Monday, September 10th, 6:00-10:00pm, HCL 8

Pre-Law Workshop and Mock Admissions with representatives from the Charleston School of Law and the University of Richmond School of Law followed by a dinner with local NC law school alums

Thursday, September 20th, 6:00-8:00pm, HCL 7

Study Abroad Workshop with student presentations

Friday, September 21st, 12:00pm, Keating Center

Lunch and Learn with NC alum Henry Smyth

May

May 16 (Wed) 3:30pm, Four Winds Cafe. Ambassador George M. Staples, requested the opportunity to meet with New College students and get their opinions. Director General Staples  will be at New College’s Four Winds Café on May 16^th at 3:30pm. Staples has been a career member of the Foreign Service for 25 years and is responsible for the personnel of the Foreign Service, the recruiting, the Foreign Service Exam, the training, assignment and supervision of the diplomatic corps. Ambassador Staples has held positions as: most recently, the Political Advisor to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) at NATO in Belgium; from 1998-2001, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Rwanda, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea; Deputy Chief of Mission in Bahrain and Zimbabwe, Senior Watch Officer in the State Department’s Operation Center, and Senior Turkey Desk Officer in the Bureau of European Affairs during the first Gulf War. His other assignments include: The Bahamas, Uruguay, and El Salvador. He also served as a National Security Fellow at the Hoover Institution. Prior to joining the State Department, Ambassador Staples served as a military officer in the U.S. Air Force, and as a manager in private industry.  Ambassador Staples speaks French, Spanish and Turkish.

April

March

March 7 (Wed), 6:00pm, HCL 7. Peace Corps info session with a representative from the Florida Gulf Coast region.

March 19 (Mon) 11:00am, HCL8 (Teaching Auditorium). The Washington Internship Program - a combination of work and study - places college students and graduate students in all fields in top-level internships in our nation's capital. Students are placed according to their career goals and areas of interest. Interns have worked in government, the media, business, science, the arts, journalism, environmental studies, law, and public relations, among other fields. Click here to see flyer.

January

Jan 26 (Fri) 4:00, HCL8 Teaching Auditorium. EuroTEFL info session. Teach English Abroad. 4 week TESOL Certificate courses offered in Barcelona, Seville, London, Madrid, and Florence. Qualified trainers, expert local and global job placement, internationally recognized program. For course dates, availability, housing and other questions, contact info@europetefl.com.

February

Feb 28 (Wed) 6:00pm, HCL8 Teaching Auditorium. Living Routes workshop.

Living Routes offers accredited study programs (January, Summer, Semester and Year Abroad) with integrated Service Learning in Ecovillages in India, Peru, Scotland, Senegal, Brazil, Mexico and the U.S.

Feb 21 (Wed) 7:00pm, Sudakoff. "How to Get Into Graduate School." Presentation by Donald Asher, one of the nation's foremost authorities on the graduate school admissions process. He is the author of ten books, including Graduate Admissions Essays, the best-selling guide to graduate admissions. He has spoken before tens of thousands of students and is one of the most sought after speakers in higher education.

Feb 12 (Mon) 6:00pm, Heiser 108. A representative from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine will be at New College to discuss the pluses of being a podiatrist, including the opportunity for surgery, sports medicine, excellent salaries and better work hours. 

Feb 9 (Fri) 4:00pm, HCL8 (Teaching Auditorium). EuroTEFL info session. Teach English Abroad. 4 week TESOL Certificate courses offered in Barcelona, Seville, London, Madrid, and Florence. Qualified trainers, expert local and global job placement, internationally recognized program. For course dates, availability, housing and other questions, contact info@europetefl.com.

Feb 7 (Wed) 6:00pm, HCL8 (Teaching Auditorium). National Student Exchange workshop. Through the NSE, students can choose to study at one of 170 participating U.S. colleges and universities and 6 locations abroad while paying tuition to New College. Learn how you can take up this exciting opportunity and hear experiences from New College students who have.

Feb 6 (Tues) 12 noon, Fishbowl. Guest speaker to talk about the Japan America Student Conference. Spend summer in Japan. Deadline to apply: Feb. 15, 2007. See www.jasc.org.

Feb 5 (Mon) 12 noon, Fishbowl. Study Abroad Info Session Read the New College study abroad requirements in advance at www.ncf.edu/studyabroad.

March

March 19 (Mon) 11:00am, HCL8 (Teaching Auditorium). The Washington Internship Program - a combination of work and study - places college students and graduate students in all fields in top-level internships in our nation's capital. Students are placed according to their career goals and areas of interest. Interns have worked in government, the media, business, science, the arts, journalism, environmental studies, law, and public relations, among other fields. Click here to see flyer.

Fall 2006

November

Nov 15 (Wed) 6:30pm, Four Winds Café, presentation by Dr. Rudolph Boone:  "Working or Interning for the U.S. Foreign Service”. Dr. Boone served twenty years both overseas and domestically with the U.S. Dept. of State as a Foreign Service Officer.  He has extensive experience in consular, refugee, immigration affairs, international labor issues, and U.S./Caribbean relations having worked in embassies in Africa, Central America, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia. 

Nov 16 (Thurs) 12pm, HCL8 (teaching auditorium). Germany in de' Haus. New College student Madison Rosas will share experiences and photos of her trip to Germany while on the Biotechnology in Healthcare Exchange.  All students interested in Germany and international culture should attend.

Nov 13 (Mon) 12-2pm, Hamilton Center, dining area                                 Teach for America information table. TFA corps members take on challenging, two-year, paid positions in urban and rural school districts across the country, from Miami-Dade to New York and Hawaii. They then go on to be leaders in all professional sectors to effect change nationally.

Nov 1 (Wed) 12:00pm Fishbowl

National Student Exchange workshop

Bring your lunch with you and learn about the great opportunities open to you through the NSE! In this off-campus/study abroad program, pay your regular Florida tuition to New College and room and board to the host institution. Students can choose from 170 participating U.S. colleges and universities and 6 locations abroad.

October

Oct 25 (Wed) 6-7:30 p.m. HCL7

National Student Exchange workshop Through the NSE, students can choose to study at one of 170 participating U.S. colleges and universities and 6 locations abroad while paying tuition to New College. Learn how you can take up this exciting opportunity and hear experiences from New College students who have.

Oct 24 (Tues) 6-7:30 p.m. HCL7

The Japan and Exchange Teaching (JET) program aims to promote internationalization in Japan's local communities by helping to improve foreign language education and developing international exchange at the community level. Come hear more about the program from a JET alum.

Oct 18 (Wed) 6-7:30 p.m. Fishbowl

Arcadia University Study Abroad session Find out about AU's diverse programs that span the globe with a representative from the university. 

Oct 11 (Wed) 4-5:30 p.m. Bldg. PME 219

Oxford & Tea workshop: Learn how you can study abroad at New College University of Oxford in England. Guest speaker will be New College of Florida student Ceara Riggs who will regale and inform with tales of her recent study in Oxford. Biscuits & hot tea will be served. Seating is limited. RSVP to hwilliams@ncf.edu.

September

Sept 13 (Wed) 6-7:30 p.m. HCL7

Study Abroad Rap Session. Get all your study abroad questions answered and hear experiences from New College students. Find out if your financial aid will apply towards your program.

Sept 6 (Wed) 3:30-6 p.m. Hamilton Center

Part-time Job, Volunteer & Internship Fair. Find local opportunities that will enrich you academically, personally, and even financially. 40 organizations - including non-profits and businesses - will attend.              

Spring 2006

Mar 7 (Tuesday) 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Hamilton Center and 6-7 p.m. Sudakoff

The Peace Corps on campus. Visit the information table in Hamilton Center, 11 a.m.-1p.m., and plan to attend to the Video Presentation & Discussion in the Sudakoff East Lobby, 6-7 p.m.

Feb 9 (Thursday) 6-7 p.m. - Fishbowl

National Student Exchange Workshop. Find out how you can pay your regular tuition to New College and exchange to one of 175 schools in the US or Canada. OR exchange to go abroad to Denmark, France, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, or Spain.

Feb 10 (Friday) 11:45-1 p.m. - Ham Center

Study abroad at American University in Dublin (AUD). The AUD campus is international with just a small percentage of Americans studying there. Visit their information table with host Giles Kilcoyne of Dublin. Bright Futures scholarships will apply.

Feb 14 (Tuesday) 11-1 p.m. - Hamilton Center

USF Study Abroad Programs info table. Representatives from the USF Study Abroad office will showcase their semester and summer programs to Australia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico Spain, Sweden and the UK.

Feb 14 (Tuesday) 5-6:30 p.m. - Sudakoff East Lobby

"Secrets of a Graduate Dean" presentation by Robert Folkenflik, Professor of English at UC Irvine. He will discuss California state system graduate admissions process as well as discuss specific UC Irvine programs in literature. All students are invited to attend.

Feb 15 (Wednesday) 11 a.m-1 p.m. Hamilton Center and 6-7 p.m. -  Gender/Diversity Center

A representative from Living Routes will be discussing ecovillage study abroad semester, summer and January programs. Ongoing programs are located in India, Scotland, Brazil, Senegal, and Mexico. Stop by the information table from 11-1 and the presentation from 6-7 p.m. in the Gender/Diversity Center.

Feb 21 (Tuesday) 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Hamilton Center and 6-7 p.m. Fishbowl

A representative from CIEE will be on campus to talk about study abroad programs offered in more than 30 countries with more than 40 different areas of study. Visit the info table in Ham Center from 11-1 and plan to attend the presentation from 6-7 p.m.

Feb 21 (Tuesday) 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Hamilton Center

Representatives from the Student Conservation Association will have an info table in Ham Center to discuss paid internship opportunities available in all 50 states.

Mar 7 (Tuesday) 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Hamilton Center and 6-7 p.m. Sudakoff

The Peace Corps on campus. Visit the information table in Hamilton Center, 11 a.m.-1p.m., and plan to attend to the Video Presentation & Discussion in the Sudakoff East Lobby, 6-7 p.m.

April 1 (Saturday) Library Room 252

GRE Subject Test. You must register by Feb 24 to take this test. Register online and your test center location and time will be scheduled.

Past Events

Feb 9 (Thursday) 6-7 p.m. - Fishbowl

National Student Exchange Workshop. Find out how you can pay your regular tuition to New College and exchange to one of 175 schools in the US or Canada. OR exchange to go abroad to Denmark, France, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, or Spain.

Feb 10 (Friday) 11:45-1 p.m. - Ham Center

Study abroad at American University in Dublin (AUD). The AUD campus is international with just a small percentage of Americans studying there. Visit their information table with host Giles Kilcoyne of Dublin. Bright Futures scholarships will apply.

Feb 14 (Tuesday) 11-1 p.m. - Hamilton Center

USF Study Abroad Programs info table. Representatives from the USF Study Abroad office will showcase their semester and summer programs to Australia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico Spain, Sweden and the UK.

Feb 14 (Tuesday) 5-6:30 p.m. - Sudakoff East Lobby

"Secrets of a Graduate Dean" presentation by Robert Folkenflik, Professor of English at UC Irvine. He will discuss California state system graduate admissions process as well as discuss specific UC Irvine programs in literature. All students are invited to attend.

Feb 15 (Wednesday) 11 a.m-1 p.m. Hamilton Center and 6-7 p.m. -  Gender/Diversity Center

A representative from Living Routes will be discussing ecovillage study abroad semester, summer and January programs. Ongoing programs are located in India, Scotland, Brazil, Senegal, and Mexico. Stop by the information table from 11-1 and the presentation from 6-7 p.m. in the Gender/Diversity Center.

Feb 21 (Tuesday) 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Hamilton Center and 6-7 p.m. Fishbowl

A representative from CIEE will be on campus to talk about study abroad programs offered in more than 30 countries with more than 40 different areas of study. Visit the info table in Ham Center from 11-1 and plan to attend the presentation from 6-7 p.m.

Feb 21 (Tuesday) 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Hamilton Center

Representatives from the Student Conservation Association will have an info table in Ham Center to discuss paid internship opportunities available in all 50 states.

Feb 8 (Wednesday) 6-7p.m. - Fishbowl

Study Abroad Workshop and Arcadia University's Programs. General info session about Study Abroad followed by a presentation by Arcadia University. They offer programs and internships to Australia, England, Equatorial Guinea, Greece, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Scotland, Spain, and Wales.

Feb 3 (Friday) 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. - Hamilton Center

Teach for America representative and NC alum Maxeme Tuchman ('04) will be on campus to speak to interested students about this career opportunity.

Feb 4 (Saturday) 8:30 a.m. Sudakoff Center

The Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) will be given. You must register by Jan 3 to take this test.

Jan 28 (Saturday) 2-6 pm. - Caples Courtyard

Social Justice Fair - From 2-4 p.m. there will be representatives from local non-profits Also Out Youth, Friendship Volunteer Center, Habitat for Humanity, Resurrection House, Humane Society, Bethesda House, SCOPE and Senior Friendship Center promoting volunteerism within the community. Visit their tables to learn more about their organizations. Campus clubs will be recruiting members and local singer Amy Steinberg performs from 4-6 p.m

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Jan 27 (Friday) 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Hamilton Center

Learn about study abroad programs to Spain and Argentina. A representative from The Center for Cross Cultural Study will have an info table to talk about these two programs.

Jan 24 (Tuesday) 6-7 p.m. - Gender and Diversity Center

School for International Training (SIT) Study Abroad Info Session. SIT offers over 60 field-based study abroad programs, many of which are located in developing countries. Study while being immersed in culture and language

Fall 2005

Nov 30 (Wednesday) 6-7 p.m. - First Years' Study Abroad Rap Session Fishbowl -  Ham Center

Plan your study abroad destination for fall ’06-spring ’07 now. Learn how to find a program and the funds and scholarships to pay for it. Demystify the process, create your own plan.

Nov 21 (Monday) noon-1:30 p.m. Fishbowl

Bring your lunch and learn as University of Florida professor Joe Delfino will speak on the topic, "Does Florida Have Sustainable Water Resources for the Future?" Afterwards he will talk to interested students about graduate admission guidelines for UF's programs in Environmental Engineering Sciences and Interdisciplinary Ecology. 

Nov 16 (Wednesday) 6-7 p.m. Fishbowl

National Student Exchange Study Abroad Workshop. Find out how you can pay your regular tuition to New College yet study abroad in either Denmark, France, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, or Spain in Fall 2006 or Spring 2007.

Nov 2 (Wednesday) 6-7 p.m. Gender and Diversity Center

Learn about the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET Programme), a year-long paid program after graduation. The three type of job positions available are Assistant Language Teacher, Coordinator for International Relations and Sports Exchange Advisor. All students are invited.

Oct 25 (Tuesday) 6-7:30 p.m. Chae Auditorium

Osteopathic Medical School Forum. Learn about osteopathic medicine and medical schools. Speak to admission representatives and medical students and learn how to prepare for osteopathic medical school. Open to everyone. Click here for more information.

Oct 18 (Tuesday) 5 p.m.- 6 p.m. Hamilton Center

Harvard Divinity School Admissions officer Jennifer Hollis set up an information table to talk to interested students.

Oct 14 (Friday) noon-1 p.m. Fishbowl

Study Abroad in Seville, Spain. A presentation on programs offered through the Institute for International Studies. Opportunities are still available for Spring 2006 study. Free lunch if you RSVP.

Oct 11 (Tuesday) 6-7 p.m. Fishbowl in Hamilton Center

Learn about the study abroad programs offered by Arcadia University's Center for Education Abroad. Spring and fall semester programs are available in Australia, England, Scotland, Wales, Greece, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand and Spain.

Oct 5 (Wednesday) 6-7 p.m. Fishbowl in Hamilton Center

A representative from Living Routes will be discussing ecovillage study abroad semester, summer and January programs. Ongoing programs are located in India, Scotland, Brazil, Senegal, Mexico and Australia.

Oct 1 (Saturday) 9 a.m.-1 p.m. HCL 3

LSAT (Law School Admissions Test) practice testing. Free. Open to all students. Register to take the test by calling 800-2REVIEW.

Sept 27 (Tuesday) 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Hamilton Center and 5-6 p.m. Sudakoff Center
The Peace Corps on campus. Visit their information table in Hamilton Center, 11 a.m.-1p.m., and plan to attend to the Video Presentation & Discussion in the Sudakoff East Lobby, 5-6 p.m.  

Sept 27 (Tuesday) 6-7:30 p.m. Fishbowl

FSU Study Abroad Information Session. Learn how you can study abroad via FSU during SUMMER OR FALL 2006. Bright Futures Scholarships will apply to most of their programs. Destinations include Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Prague, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Panama, Russia, Spain and Switzerland.

Sept 19 (Monday) 11:30-2:00 p.m. Hamilton Center

Leadership Institute will set up an information table to discuss job and internship opportunities in the fields of politics, government and media.

Sept 13 (Tuesday) 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. Hamilton Center

UF Law School Assistant Dean of Admissions J. Michael Patrick. Visit the Dean's information table to learn about law school and admissions requirements of UF.

Sept 7 (Wednesday) 4:30- 6:30 p.m. Hamilton Center

Part-time Job, Internship, and Volunteer Fair  Join us at the fair to find part-time jobs and internship/volunteer opportunities in Sarasota/Bradenton. More than 40 businesses and organizations will be represented including non-profits and social interest groups.   

List of Participants

Spring 2005

Jan. 24 (Monday) 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Hamilton Center
BUNAC, Work in Britain. Visit the BUNAC (British Universities North American Club) information table in Hamilton Center. Learn how to work in Britain. Regular term or summer. Stop by the table and chat with Laura Wilson. www.Bunac.org

Jan. 24 (Monday); Sudakoff Center

Gender Studies Internship Work Session  Faculty is invited to meet with five area, human services non-profits and learn how to set up internships. Co-sponsored by Dr. Miriam Wallace.

Fall 2004

September 8 (Wednesday); 12:30-3 p.m., Sudakoff Center
Part-time Jobs, Internships & Volunteers Recruitment Fair Come to this free event to learn more about local part-time employers and the opportunities in the Sarasota/Bradenton area for internships and volunteering. 

September 10 (Friday), 5:30-7 p.m., Hamilton Teaching Auditorium (Room 8)
Study Abroad Rap Session  Why study abroad…to enrich your global perspectives  Where can you go for a semester?  What scholarships can pay your way? What financial aid applies?  This Rap Session will be attended by students returning from overseas and several faculty members, who will talk about their study abroad experiences. 
 

September 22  (Wednesday)
Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship online applications DUE for spring study abroad.  The scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide. 

September 29 (Wednesday), 12-1:30 p.m., Hamilton Fishbowl
CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE: Law School Admissions Workshop

October 11 (Monday), 5:30-7p.m., Hamilton 8 Teaching Auditorium  
JET Programme Presentation (Teaching English in Japan)  Join guest speaker Michael Maloney, who will share his contagious enthusiasm about teaching English in Japanese schools. 

November 9-10 (Tuesday - Wednesday); Florida Public Interest Research Group in Hamilton Center
An information table will be set up at noon in Ham Center and hosted by the Director of the Florida PIRG. The Florida PIRG is a grassroots advocacy group for environmental and socio-political issues in the Sunshine State. The group is recruiting summer hires who will perform research and advocacy and serve as liaisons to educate lawmakers and other groups about critical issues.  Additionally an afternoon workshop and recruitment session takes place on Nov. 17, Wed. , 5 - 6 p., in the Diversity & Gender Ctr., Ham Ctr.

November 15-19, Monday-Friday, Various Campus Locations  
International Education Week--Celebrating and Promoting International Education and Exchange
View events and schedule
 

November 18 (Thursday); 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Hamilton Center

November 17 (Wednesday); 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hamilton Center

UF Law School Assistant Dean of Admissions hosts informal information table.

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