Montgomery College Renaissance Scholars

REMINDER ABOUT 4 UPCOMING EVENTS THIS WEEK:
1) Tuesday, September26 4:15- 4:45 PM Manna Foods, Packing Smart Sacks for Local Elementary School Children Student Life Office

SA Building—SA113

2) Tuesday, September 26 5-6:30 PM Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Workshop #2 Dr. Lucy Laufe: Collegewide Honors Director Paul Peck Building--PK105 Dr. Laufe will focus on writing transfer essays and creating academic resumes. These are skills necessary for all students who plan to transfer, not just for those applying to the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from Dr. Laufe, who has been invited to be on the boards reading and selecting the scholarship winners. She knows what needs to be in your essay!


3) Wednesday, September 27 4:30-6:00 p.m. Columbia University—Matt Rothstein will discuss transfer opportunities at Columbia University in the Paul Peck Building—PK105. Even if you do not plan to attend Columbia University, you should attend because you will learn in a small group setting about the liberal arts curriculum offered at Ivy League colleges. Columbia is one of the 7 Ivy League colleges, and Matt Rothstein is very knowledgeable and approachable.


4) Sunday, October 1 12:45 meet in Lobby-Tour- 1-3:00 PM Tour of Holocaust Museum. Interested students will meet Professor Walsh at 12:45 in the Lobby of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

We have a new event added to our calendar—generously arranged by Dr. Lucy Laufe. It is the representative from Columbia University. Even if you have no desire to attend Columbia, it is an invaluable opportunity to hear what a college education means at an Ivy League institution.
Matt Rothstein has conducted a Columbia transfer workshop for Renaissance Scholars before, and he is quite approachable, impressive, and enlightening. The date is WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, FROM 5:00 TO 6:30 P.M. IN PK105.
If you are in the 5:00 p.m. seminar on Wednesday and want to attend, please let me know, and I will see if I can arrange for him to come a little early.

Other Upcoming events: Thanks to everyone who helped with Manna Foods on Thursday. I look forward to seeing you again this coming Thursday at 4:15 in SA113.

Thursday, September 7
Thursday, September 14
4:15-4:45 PM
Manna Foods, Packing Smart Sacks for Local Elementary School Children
Student Life Office
SA Building—SA113
Tuesday, September 19
Tuesday, September26
4:15- 4:45 PM
Manna Foods, Packing Smart Sacks for Local Elementary School Children
Student Life Office
SA Building—SA113
Tuesday, September 26
5-6:30 PM
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Workshop #2
Dr. Lucy Laufe: Collegewide Honors Director
Paul Peck Building--PK105
Wednesday, September 27
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Columbia University—Matt Rothstein will discuss transfer opportunities at Columbia
Paul Peck Building—PK105

Reminding you there are currently 636 active job listings on ejobs – www.montgomerycollege.edu/ejobs - posted just for our students/alumni!

Wanted to share the employer visit that’s coming up this week the Germantown Campus (thanks as always to Pat McGlone for booking the visit(s)!!!)

Before we get to the visits, I would like to share with you that a very special, and very large, opportunity is about to open up for our students to find part- or full-time work in a variety of fields in Rockville Town Center. BRIGHTVIEW SENIOR LIVING is opening a brand new complex – and they have openings for students in a variety of majors – everything from caregivers, to bartenders (for their in-house pub which will be open to the community), to activity assistants, to a concierge for their in-house art gallery. A flyer and four new job descriptions are attached. Please share these with students!

BB&T BANK is planning on hiring more entry level personal – bankers – these are full-time jobs and a great start for a student looking to build or launch their career – please let students who are about to graduate know about this – they HOLD jobs for MC grads!
CABIN JOHN ICE RINK is hiring for a variety of positions – flyer attached.
NIH Community College Day is coming in November – flyer attached.
BRETTON WOODS RECREATIONAL CENTER is hiring banquet servers – job description attached!
BIG Job Fair with THOUSANDS of opportunities coming to the Walter Washington Convention Center on the 20th of Sept. – flyer attached.

And, now, for next week’s visits:

Tues. Sept. 12 & Wed. Sept. 13
Creative Exterior Concepts (11 am – 2 pm in HT Lobby) - Creative Exterior Concepts (http://creativeexteriorconcepts.com), a successful and local home improvement company, has immediate openings for appointment setters in their marketing department located in the Gaithersburg corporate office. Positions pay extremely well and the hours fit perfectly with the college student's schedule. Hours are Monday-Friday 3:30 TO 8 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 9 -2pm. If you cannot make it to one of these tabling sessions, applications are accepted in person at 401 Professional Drive, suite #123, Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Mondays through Thursday or by calling (240) 801 -4350.

Thurs. Sept. 14
NIH Vaccine Research Center ( 12 noon – 2 pm in HT Lobby) - Recruiting healthy volunteers (there is some compensation for time and travel) for two vaccine studies:

Ø Healthy Volunteers needed for an investigational flu vaccine study.



Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center are testing investigational vaccines to determine if they are safe and effective at preventing influenza.

During the study you will:
· Complete a health screening including medical history, physical exam, and blood tests
· Receive either 1 or 2 investigational flu vaccines
· Have 8-10 outpatient visits over 40 weeks
· Receive compensation for your participation

You may be eligible if you:
· Are healthy and between the ages of 18 and 70 (excludes those born from 1966 to 1969)
· Have a BMI less than or equal to 40 (calculate your BMI at https://go.usa.gov/x5My6)
· Do not have any medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease or psychiatric condition
· Are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant


This study is being conducted at the NIH Clinical Center, located on the Metro red line (Medical Center stop) in Bethesda, Maryland.

For more information, call:
1-866-833-5433 or email [email protected]
Se habla español
Online: https://go.usa.gov/xNH7U
Refer to study: VRC316

Career Services & eJobs | Montgomery College Angela Beemer, DirectorRolf Barber, Job DeveloperResources Center, Suite 205, Room 208 & 2097600 Takoma AvenueTakoma Park, MD 20912

Student Life college wide is hosting a state wide Student Leadership Conference on October 6th from 10-4:15 p.m. in the Cultural Arts Center, Theatre 1 on the TP/SS campus. Both RV and GT campuses will be providing transportation for students. We are interested in inviting students from the Renaissance Scholar’s Program to attend so if you could forward this information to your cohort that would be great. More information can be found on the registration link: http://tinyurl.com/mccada17.

ANNOUNCEMENT: THE LIBERAL ARTS FUND SCHOLARSHIP

PURPOSE:

1) To promote a liberal arts education and

2) To provide a maximum of $1,000 in merit-based scholarship tuition coverage to Renaissance Scholars who enroll in up to two of the following liberal arts courses: *

History:

HIST 114, 116, 117, 146, 147, 148, 200, 201, 225, 235, 236, 245, 265, & 266

Philosophy:

PHIL 101, 140, 143, 190, 201, 205, & 222

Literature:

ENGL 190, 201, 202, 205, 208, 211, 212, 213, 214, 220, 223, 226, 227, 230, & 231

Political Science

POLI 101, 203, 206, 211, & 221

Economics

ECON 103, 201 and 202

*Other courses may be accepted upon review.

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ELIGIBILITY:
Students must have successfully completed at least one seminar or one dyad in the Germantown Renaissance Scholars Honors Program.

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APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
The application can be submitted on line via https://goo.gl/nCP0n5

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

JUNE 30, 2017 for Fall 2017 semester

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TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION:
Two letters of recommendation are required. These letters must be written by faculty members who have been your instructors at Montgomery College. The letters can be submitted on line via https://goo.gl/1IfWsz

MONTGOMERY COLLEGE - Liberal Arts Fund Scholarship Application - Student MONTGOMERY COLLEGE - Liberal Arts Fund Scholarship Application - Student

Open for applications.
Summer break can be a great time to submit.

Please mark your calendars for Monday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. in PK2059 for the Renaissance Scholars Honors Program Celebration.

Please mark your calendars for Monday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. in PK2059 for the Renaissance Honors Program Celebration

SINGING IN THE SPIRIT: AFRICAN & AFRICAN-AMERCIAN MUSIC on Tuesday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. in Globe Hall

Dear Renaissance Scholars:
The Germantown English and Reading Department has an opening for a student assistant, who would work Monday 1-5 p.m. and Thursday, 12-5 p.m. The student would start immediately after the paperwork is complete. This position could possibly allow for some hours in the summer.
If you are interested, please contact Elisa Merendino at [email protected] or call her at 240-567-2012. Her office is PK140.

ATTN: Renaissance Scholars,
If time allows, I would like to encourage you to attend the Middle States Accreditation meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, April 19, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. in PK179, Germantown. Your voice in the accreditation process will help shape the future of Montgomery College.

If you are interested in taking GHUM101, which has an honors module option, or Global Studies at Work, which will be offered this summer:
Global Studies at Work in DC
July 6--24, 2017

Through a series of site visits to think tanks, governmental agencies, and non-governmental organizations
in Washington, D.C., participants in this course will explore ways to apply global studies beyond the classroom.
Through site visits, classroom active learning, and reflective assignments, students will learn about
and research potential career pathways in global studies – accessible from a variety of degree programs.
Classroom location: Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to
• Identify the distinct types of global studies organizations operating out of Washington, D.C.
• Identify the missions of each organization visited during the course.
• Explore the types of majors and educational requirements needed to apply for jobs at each of the sites
visited in the course.
• Adjust professional self-presentation (attire, greetings, etc.) to different agency settings.
• Create a personalized career development roadmap for a global studies career.
Tentative Course schedule
Site Visit to the United States Institute of Peace
Panel Discussion; History and Politics of the Peace Corps.
Site Visit to the Peace Corps
Globalization and the Environment
Site Visit to National Resources Defense Council
NGO Advocacy from an Interdisciplinary Perspective
Site visit to Human Rights Watch
Site visit to World Affairs Council
Last Day wrap-up.
As part of the course, students will create or revise their resumes, as appropriate, and create e-portfolios
reflecting their new knowledge, observations, and career plans developed through the course. Course
reading materials will be provided.
Supported by the Office of Academic Affairs, Montgomery College, who provide funds for Metro travel. A
limited number of scholarships are available to current MC students through the Montgomery College
Foundation. Applications will be due in ___For additional information, please contact Dr Rita Kranidis,
Director, Global Humanities Institute: 301-807-7261 or [email protected].
www.montgomerycollege.edu/globalhumanities

Global Humanities Institute The Global Humanities Institute announces the creation of a new fund to support the work of students and faculty actively involved in learning and teaching in the global humanities. Student scholarships and Faculty grants to support experiential learning initiatives are available.

Many U.S. federal government agencies seeking undergraduate interns for summer & Student Pathways opportunities. https://t.co/SvoEu1HmQS.

USAJOBS - The Federal Government's official employment site Search and apply for federal jobs. Learn about unique hiring paths for veterans, students and graduates, individuals with a disability, and more.

Reminder: Tuesday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m. Vaddy Ratner &
Thursday, April 20 at 12:30 p.m. Kiese Laymon
RE-SCHEDULED
Both at Globe Hall https://t.co/PUCs9wzhUM

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Alternative Summer Break


Deadline to apply online: Monday, April 17th at 9AM https://t.co/9JhYRuZCl7

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Apply for hundreds of scholarship opportunities through
the Montgomery College Foundation

With a valid M number, you can apply online using one application that matches your information with relevant foundation scholarship opportunities at Montgomery College.
Here’s how to apply:
Visit montgomerycollege.academicworks.com
Sign in using your My MC user ID to complete the 2017–2018 Montgomery College Foundation Scholarship Application.
Questions? Visit montgomerycollege.edu/scholarships or call 240-567-4021.
Apply for fall today!
Final deadline: July 31, 2017

Institutional Grants and Scholarships Institutional Grants

Wednesday, March 1
5:00 p.m.-6:00 - p.m.
Graphical Representations: How Not To Be Misled Workshop -
Professor Jennifer Haydel
High Tech Building - HT216

11:00 p.m. Deadline for Submitting Papers to the Beacon Conference-
See Professor Bette Petrides

Wednesday, February 22
5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Feedback on Transfer Essays: Students Bring Drafts
Dr. Lucy Laufe: Collegewide Honors Director
Paul Peck Building 105
Germantown Campus

Applications are still being accepted for Renaissance Scholars Honors Program.
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Visit our website for more details on how to apply. http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/edu/department.aspx?id=13457

Welcome to the Renaissance Scholars Website... The Renaissance Scholars is a selective honors program offered in the evenings and on the weekends at the Germantown campus and at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus.

Admission to the Renaissance Scholarship Honors Program is still open for Spring 2017. In fact, there is a new course option available. Be sure to apply if you have the following:

• 3.2 GPA or above
• 12 college-level credits
• A or B in ENGL101 or ENGL101A or ENGL 102 or ENGL103

Application is online at:

http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/renscholars/

Renaissance Scholars meeting and celebration is Saturday, May 16 at 10:00 a.m. in PK 2059--second floor! Family and friends are very welcome! Medallion ceremony and dyad awards highlights!!!
Provost and other dignitaries will be joining us!