Campus News

GE will be starting the interview process for the Summer
Interns in a few weeks. They are looking for college Freshmen, Sophomores, or Juniors in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, or
Accounting. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Some business majors with strong leadership qualities will also be considered.

Location of Internships: Atlanta, Greenville,
Houston, Ohio, Raytown, Schenectady,Erie, ..anywhere
there is a GE facility!
Average salary: $17 an hour....some locations will
pay a housing allowance.

Michelle Jackson, PHR
GE Energy
HR Manager, Compliance & Dispute Resolution
T: 678 844 7668
F: 1-866-276-0930
D: *421-7668
Course.Katie@dol.gov

CONTACT THE OFFICE OF PLACEMENT SERVICES (CAMPUS UNION) OR THE USDA LIAISON OFFICE (MORRIS/BOYKIN BLDG.) FOR APPLICATION INFORMATION.

Southeast BIO Announces First Annual BIO/PLAN Competition
Program to Promote New, Venture-Attractive Life Sciences Companies in the Southeast

Southeast BIO (SEBIO), a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the growth of the Southeast’s life sciences industry, announced today the first annual BIO/Plan Competition. The year-long program has been designed and developed to help promote the creation of new, venture-attractive life science companies based in the Southeast.

Working closely with tech transfer offices and entrepreneurs throughout the region, the competition is seeking to pull opportunities forward from our region’s research universities, research centers and experienced entrepreneurs.

Details about the BIO/Plan Competition as well as rules and eligibility requirements can be found on the SEBIO site, www.sebio.org/bioplan. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MARCH 15, 2007!

“BIO/Plan represents SEBIO's commitment to move further back into the company life cycle,” said Rebecca Kaufman, counsel with King & Spalding LLP and chair of SEBIO. “The opportunity to spur the creation of fundable companies, while bringing the technology transfer and venture capital communities together in the process, is an exciting challenge.”

For additional questions, please contact the BIO/Plan Competition Co-Chairs:

Please Inquire at the Honors Office about the Summer Research Opportunity Program for 2007 or Call 6138

The Summer Research Opportunity (SROP) at the University of California, Berkley, was established to promote access to graduate education among undergraduates who have been educationally or economically disadvantaged and who may not have exposure to the academic environment of a research university.

The program offer internships in the humanities and in the biological, physical, and social sciences for sophomores, juniors, and seniors (not graduating in the spring semester/quarter, except UC Berkeley students). SROP is an eight-week program that will commence on Sunday, June 3, 2007, and continue through Saturday, July 28, 2007.

The goal of this program is to increase the level of diversity among students entering Ph.D. programs by providing research opportunities under supervision of a faculty mentor. Program objectives are: to provide students with preparation to become research scholars; to stimulate serious consideration of graduate study; and to increase the number of successful underserved applicants and to enroll these students in graduate school.

The Summer Research opportunity Program affords students an opportunity to conduct research under the direction and guidance of a UC Berkley faculty member and/or graduate student mentor. In most disciplines, scholars may propose a research topic, but the mentor determines the research project.

Special consideration will be given to applicants who have shown potential for success, but may have had limited access to graduate research or other academic opportunities. The program strongly encourages applications from undergraduates who have been educationally or economically disadvantages and who show potential to benefit from exposure to the environment of a research university. All applicants will be considered without regard to race or gender.

The summer research internships will be offered on a competitive basis to those individuals who, at the application deadline:

c) are sophomores (who have completed at least three semesters of four quarters of actual college course work), juniors, and seniors who will not be graduating in the spring (However, graduating UC Berkeley seniors are eligible);

f) have shown potential for success, but many have had limited access to graduate research or other preparatory opportunities; the applicant should indicate his/her potential for success particularly as it relates to educational achievement while overcoming obstacles, which may include, but are not limited to economic, social, or educational challenges.

Accepts applications for children ages 6-months - four
Applications may be picked up from
Eunice Powell Hall Child Development Center.

Student Support Services News

The TRiO (Student Support Services/Upward Bound) website it now up and running!

Go to: www.alcorn.edu

Click on Academics, then College for Excellence, then scroll down to TRIO PROGRAMS!

Downloadable applications and other forms will be added shortly!

Math Center Hours
9AM to 2PM Monday through Saturday
4PM to 8PM Monday to Friday

All those who need help in mathematics courses like College Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Introductory Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Statistics, etc., can approach Math Center for better learning. Tutoring is free for all the students of Alcorn State University.

We need your co-operation to create awareness among students about the availability of free math tutoring at Alcorn State University.

For more information contact
Satya Sreedevi Redla, Head
Math Center
Alcorn State University
Ph# (601)877-6692

	Weekly Bulletin Online	From the Office of University Relations
	Volume 28 Issue 4	February 23, 2007
Inside: Campus News Spotlight on Excellence Communiversity News Calendar of Events Job Announcements WB Main Archive Alcorn Home	In other news... General Electric 2007 Summer Internship Opportunities for College Students! GE will be starting the interview process for the Summer Interns in a few weeks. They are looking for college Freshmen, Sophomores, or Juniors in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, or Accounting. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Some business majors with strong leadership qualities will also be considered. Location of Internships: Atlanta, Greenville, Houston, Ohio, Raytown, Schenectady,Erie, ..anywhere there is a GE facility! Average salary: $17 an hour....some locations will pay a housing allowance. Michelle Jackson, PHR GE Energy HR Manager, Compliance & Dispute Resolution T: 678 844 7668 F: 1-866-276-0930 D: 421-7668 Course.Katie@dol.gov USDA* 2007 Summer Intern Program ALL MAJORS CONTACT THE OFFICE OF PLACEMENT SERVICES (CAMPUS UNION) OR THE USDA LIAISON OFFICE (MORRIS/BOYKIN BLDG.) FOR APPLICATION INFORMATION. Apply Now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Southeast BIO Announces First Annual BIO/PLAN Competition *Program to Promote New, Venture-Attractive Life Sciences Companies in the Southeast* Southeast BIO (SEBIO), a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the growth of the Southeast’s life sciences industry, announced today the first annual BIO/Plan Competition. The year-long program has been designed and developed to help promote the creation of new, venture-attractive life science companies based in the Southeast. Working closely with tech transfer offices and entrepreneurs throughout the region, the competition is seeking to pull opportunities forward from our region’s research universities, research centers and experienced entrepreneurs. Here is how the BIO/Plan Competition works: Investigators/entrepreneurs will first complete a short application outlining their concept and the opportunity. A selection committee will then choose the best ideas and pair each with a team of mentors to further develop the concept and surround it with a first-class business plan. The finished plans will be submitted to a panel of experts and a small group of finalists will be selected. The finalists will present their plans to the investment community at the 2007 SEBIO Investor Forum on November 8, 2007 at the Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, NC, and a winner will be chosen. The winner will be awarded a substantial prize of non-dilutive funds (estimated at $100,000) with which to launch the enterprise and implement their business plan. Details about the BIO/Plan Competition as well as rules and eligibility requirements can be found on the SEBIO site, www.sebio.org/bioplan. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MARCH 15, 2007! “BIO/Plan represents SEBIO's commitment to move further back into the company life cycle,” said Rebecca Kaufman, counsel with King & Spalding LLP and chair of SEBIO. “The opportunity to spur the creation of fundable companies, while bringing the technology transfer and venture capital communities together in the process, is an exciting challenge.” For additional questions, please contact the BIO/Plan Competition Co-Chairs: Frank Hunt, bioStrategies – frankrhunt@aol.com Michael Wasserman, H.I.G. Ventures – mwasserman@higventures.com Attention Honor Students!!!! Please Inquire at the Honors Office about the Summer Research Opportunity Program for 2007 or Call 6138 Summer Research Opportunity Program for 2007 The Summer Research Opportunity (SROP) at the University of California, Berkley, was established to promote access to graduate education among undergraduates who have been educationally or economically disadvantaged and who may not have exposure to the academic environment of a research university. The program offer internships in the humanities and in the biological, physical, and social sciences for sophomores, juniors, and seniors (not graduating in the spring semester/quarter, except UC Berkeley students). SROP is an eight-week program that will commence on Sunday, June 3, 2007, and continue through Saturday, July 28, 2007. The goal of this program is to increase the level of diversity among students entering Ph.D. programs by providing research opportunities under supervision of a faculty mentor. Program objectives are: to provide students with preparation to become research scholars; to stimulate serious consideration of graduate study; and to increase the number of successful underserved applicants and to enroll these students in graduate school. The Summer Research opportunity Program affords students an opportunity to conduct research under the direction and guidance of a UC Berkley faculty member and/or graduate student mentor. In most disciplines, scholars may propose a research topic, but the mentor determines the research project. Special consideration will be given to applicants who have shown potential for success, but may have had limited access to graduate research or other academic opportunities. The program strongly encourages applications from undergraduates who have been educationally or economically disadvantages and who show potential to benefit from exposure to the environment of a research university. All applicants will be considered without regard to race or gender. ELIGIBILITY The summer research internships will be offered on a competitive basis to those individuals who, at the application deadline: a) Are citizens or permanent residents of the United States; b) are enrolled full time at a four-year college or university; c) are sophomores (who have completed at least three semesters of four quarters of actual college course work), juniors, and seniors who will not be graduating in the spring (However, graduating UC Berkeley seniors are eligible); d) have not already completed a B.A. or B.S. degree; e) have a 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average; f) have shown potential for success, but many have had limited access to graduate research or other preparatory opportunities; the applicant should indicate his/her potential for success particularly as it relates to educational achievement while overcoming obstacles, which may include, but are not limited to economic, social, or educational challenges. Paid Environmental Internships! Apply online at www.eco.org. Work with and learn from current professionals Earn between $300 - $700 weekly Over 8,500 culturally diverse candidates placed since 1972 Jumpstart your environmental career! The Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) offers over 750 paid, environmental internships annually with federal government agencies, corporations, and nonprofits nationwide. www.eco.org The 2007 Norton Scholar’s Prize Established upon the 75^th anniversary of W.W. Norton & Company, the Norton Scholar’s Prize is awarded annually for an outstanding undergraduate essay on a literary topic. The Norton Scholar will receive a cash award of $2,500. The Norton Scholar’s nominating instructor will receive transportation to the 2007 meeting of the Modern Language Association. Four runners-up will each receive a cash award of $ 1,000. The deadline for submissions is April 20, 2007. Rules and restrictions: Competition for the Norton Scholar’s Prize is open to undergraduates enrolled during the 2006-2007 academic year in an accredited two- or four-year college or university. No purchase is necessary to participate. Employees of W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., and their children are not eligible, nor are children of authors who have published with W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. Each entry must be accompanied by a covering letter on departmental stationery from a nominating instructor. Each instructor may nominate only one student essay for consideration. The nominating instructor should include his or her name, address, phone number, and title and should certify that the essay is the only one that he or she is nominating for the prize. In addition, the instructor should provide a one-paragraph summary of the essay’s merits. Students essays may cover any topic in English, American, or comparative literature and must be printed in 12-point Times New Roman font, be double-spaced, and be between 1750 and 3000 words in length. The essays should follow the latest MLA guidelines for format and citation of sources, with the exception that the student’s name should not appear within the body of the essay, headers, of footers. Students must provide a cover sheet that includes their name, permanent address (where they can be reached during summer months), permanent phone number, projected year of graduation, and title of the paper. Each student may submit only one essay for consideration. Entries must be postmarked no later than April 20, 2007, and should be sent to: The Norton Scholar’s Prize Attn: Peter Simon W.W. Norton &Company, Inc. 500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10110 Winners will be notified by November 1, 2007. All essays become the property of W. W. Norton & Company and will not be returned. In addition, W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., reserves the right to reprint essays for promotional or educational purposes. Attention English Teachers!!! The 13th NATE-Russia International Conference "TEACHING PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH - ENJOYING PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION" Voronezh State University Voronezh, April 17 - 20, 2007 Conference Information available at NATE ( National Association of Teachers of English) website http://nate.vsu.ru The Alcorn State University Child Development Center Accepts applications for children ages 6-months - four Applications may be picked up from Eunice Powell Hall Child Development Center. For further information contact Dr. Grace Prowell at ext. 6255 or 6252 Student Support Services News The TRiO (Student Support Services/Upward Bound) website it now up and running! Go to: www.alcorn.edu Click on Academics, then College for Excellence, then scroll down to TRIO PROGRAMS! Downloadable applications and other forms will be added shortly! ASU Math Center funded by Title-III is opened on Saturdays Math Center Hours 9AM to 2PM Monday through Saturday 4PM to 8PM Monday to Friday All those who need help in mathematics courses like College Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Introductory Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Statistics, etc., can approach Math Center for better learning. Tutoring is free for all the students of Alcorn State University. We need your co-operation to create awareness among students about the availability of free math tutoring at Alcorn State University. For more information contact Satya Sreedevi Redla, Head Math Center Alcorn State University Ph# (601)877-6692
University Relations Staff W. Christopher Cason, Director Sherita L Bailey, Administrative Assistant, Writer Elena Dobrynina, Staff Writer/International Student Recruiter
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