The National Society of Collegiate Scholars at the Univ. of Pittsburgh

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Steve Loflin of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars: “Here Are 5 Things That Should Be Done I always tell people that I define leadership as the fine art of becoming obsolete.

Staying connected in a digital environment during this global pandemic is key. NSCS’ Scott Mobley shares tips for keeping students engaged.

https://universitybusiness.com/the-3-cs-of-maintaining-student-engagement-online/

The 3 C's of engaging students online | Higher ed leaders and educators: A pandemic is no time to abandon the idea of community. In fact, it should be a time to double down, says UB guest columnist Scott Mobley, who is executive director of

The application for NSCS’s eboard for the 20/21 school year is now open. All current NSCS memebrs at the university of Pittsburgh are encouraged to apply. We are looking for hardworking individuals who are interested in becoming more involved with NSCS. This is a great opportunity to gain leadership experience and have an impact on the future of NSCS at Pitt. If you are interested, please apply below!

https://forms.gle/aFa2ZwPWvedTfCjA6

National Society of Collegiate Scholars E-Board Application Apply to join the University of Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars below! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: Chris DeHaven [email protected] Applications are due Sunday, April 12th at 11:59pm. We will let you know if you are selected for an interview s...

Sometimes, you can feel your anxiety rise as life’s stressors put you through the wringer. If you need an easy way to bring your inner peace back to the forefront of your life, these tips might work for you!

https://talknerdy2me.org/5-ways-to-bring-your-anxiety-level-down-right-now/

5 Ways to Bring Your Anxiety Level Down Right Now 5 Ways to Bring Your Anxiety Level Down Right Now by TalkNerdy2Me | Mar 18, 2020 | Cheat Sheet | 0 comments You don’t have to be in the middle of a full-blown panic attack for anxiety to be affecting you. Sometimes, you can feel your anxiety rise as life’s stressors put you through the wringer. ...

Exercising can lift your morale and keep you in shape when you’re house-bound. These five forms of exercise in particular will help you to work up a sweat at home.

https://talknerdy2me.org/5-ways-to-get-exercise-without-leaving-the-house/

5 Ways to Get Exercise Without Leaving the House 5 Ways to Get Exercise Without Leaving the House by TalkNerdy2Me | Mar 16, 2020 | Cheat Sheet | 0 comments It’s too dreary to exercise outside. Or maybe the weather is fine, but you just feel like staying in for the day. Or perhaps you want to avoid crowds and public spaces. Whatever the case may ...

Hi scholars,
Stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic with these tips.

https://www.activeminds.org/blog/coping-and-staying-emotionally-well-during-covid-19-related-school-closures/

Coping and Staying Emotionally Well During COVID-19-related School Closures - Active Minds Tips for staying well and coping through the stressful period of COVID-19 related school closures and remote study or work.

We thought NSCS members would find this article important. What are your thoughts?

https://money.com/money/5671389/coronavirus-college-closures/?xid=maropost

Coronavirus and Colleges: Here's What to Know About Refunds, Work Study and Financial Aid As Campuses Close More than three million college students may be affected.

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It doesn’t matter if you are preparing for your first interview or your 100th; meeting your potential new bosses is always a nerve-wracking experience. Here are some things to keep in mind!

https://talknerdy2me.org/you-can-ace-any-interview-with-these-6-essential-tips/

You Can Ace Any Interview With These 6 Essential Tips You Can Ace Any Interview With These 6 Essential Tips by TalkNerdy2Me | Feb 24, 2020 | Cheat Sheet, Uncategorized | 0 comments It doesn’t matter if you are preparing for your first interview or your 100th; meeting your potential new bosses is always a nerve-wracking experience. While there is noth...

Hi Scholars,
We understand college is stressful, especially during midterms. Here are some techniques to keep you from becoming overwhelmed! You got this!

https://collegeinfogeek.com/feeling-overwhelmed/

Feeling Overwhelmed? These 8 Techniques Can Help It's easy to get overwhelmed when you take on too many commitments. Learn how to reset, stop feeling overwhelmed, and regain control of your life.

Many universities are exploring official channels for peer support to supplement professional treatment options, check it out!

https://www.ecampusnews.com/2020/03/02/empowering-students-to-help-fight-mental-health-stigma/2/

Empowering students to help fight mental health stigma - eCampus News Struggling students are more likely to talk to a friend first, and the power of a peer community is invaluable when it comes to student mental health.

Hi scholars,
As you turn your eyes toward summer and fall internships, here's a few things to keep in mind!
https://talknerdy2me.org/5-mistakes-to-avoid-as-an-intern/

Trying to get a scholarship but don't know where to begin? Don't miss our latest e-brief with tips on how to find and apply for scholarships, write essays and more! https://bit.ly/2V4RZhh

NSCS E-Brief: Scholarship Secrets Interested in obtaining a scholarship for college but aren't sure where to start? This easy to read guide will provide tips on how to find, apply for and win scholarships!

Our sale is ending soon! Don’t miss 15% off all merch except grad gear! Visit https://store.nscs.org/ to shop now.

Hi Everyone,

In preparation for finals, our meeting tonight is canceled. We will resume our regularly-scheduled meetings in January at the start of the spring semester.

Please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns. Good luck on finals, and have a great break!

Happy Holidays!

SENIORS: Graduate regalia is 15% off on the NSCS website! Just use code GRD2019. On sale until Friday 11/8!

Check out the NSCS official store website at https://store.nscs.org/

Hi Everyone,

Tonight’s GBM meeting for NSCS is canceled.

Additionally, this Saturday, October 26th, is our next Adopt A Block event. If you are interested in attending, email Laura ([email protected]). We will be meeting in Towers lobby at 10:10 AM and will head over to the facility together. It only takes one hour, and you can log 3 hours of service for attending! There are also free coffee and donuts.

Erika is still looking for about 6 more students interested in being pen pals for students at the Barack Obama academy. Email Erika ([email protected]) if you are interested in being a pen pal! (super low-commitment; short letter to pen pal every week. Counts towards event points each time you write a letter). Instructions on how to obtain the required clearances are posted on our page – they only take about 10 minutes to obtain ALL of them, and they are FREE for volunteers!

Please reach out with any questions you may have. See you next week!

Just to reiterate from Caleb's email: Tonight we will host our first professional development event of the semester! There will be a presentation on the OCC at the beginning of the meeting, so be sure to be there on time so you don't miss it.

Additionally, you will get not 3, but 11 POINTS for attending tonight's meeting! (3 for regular meeting attendance + 8 for attending the professional development event). Added bonus: FREE PIZZA!! See you all in 229 Cathy at 9 PM! :)

Interested in volunteering through our PACE program, either as a tutor or pen pal? You'll need 3 (FREE) volunteer clearances to do so:
- PA Criminal Background Check (ACT 34)
-PA Child Abuse (ACT 33)
-FBI Criminal Background Check (ACT 73) **only required if you have not lived in PA for the past 10 years**

Attached is a document that tells you how to get these clearances if you are unsure! Pen Pal assignments will take place at our meeting NEXT week: Monday, September 30th, so please try to have them in by then. Send PDFs of your clearances to Erika, and reach out to her if you need any help getting them.

Thanks so much to everyone that came out for our first meeting of the semester. If you were unable to attend, please follow the link at the bottom or scan this QR code and fill out our welcome survey! (Can be scanned from Snapchat or any QR reader app)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOD0ssD0xp6p2tIDQRxTGDl2EU8PvQZpwOlcgjDZ_2hCVuOg/viewform