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Attn: Junior Pre-Professional Health and Pre-Med Students

Published by Jill Cherkas on September 12, 2012 in General News, Informational Sessions, On Campus and Program News. 0 Comments
Attention all Junior Pre-Professional Health and Pre-Medical Students:
Any student who is interested in applying to Medical, Veterinary, Optometry, Dental or Podiatry School and plans to enter professional school in 2014, should attend an informational session regarding the Committee on Evaluations Process.
Please attend one of the three sessions:
The Informational Sessions will be held:
Friday, September 14 – 2:00-3:00 pm – BSC 253 A& D
Tuesday, September 18 – 5:00pm-6:00 pm – BSC 256
Wednesday, September 19 – 11:00am-12:00pm – BSC 256
Students must have a 3.0 cumulative and 3.0 math/science GPA to be eligible to participate in the Committee on Evaluations process, and must have completed biology, chemistry, and organic chemistry, and will be scheduled to take physics this year.
Important information about utilizing the Committee on Evaluations will be presented at these informational sessions. Students will have the opportunity to sign up for a Pre-Health Committee Evaluation at these sessions.
(NOTE: Sophomore Medical Scholars will have a separate meeting on Thursday, September 13, 2012 from 6:00-7:30 pm in DuBourg (Refrectory Hall) Room 157)
QUESTIONS? CALL THE PRE-PROFESSIONAL HEALTH STUDIES OFFICE AT 314-977-2840, email prehealth@slu.edu or stop by Verhaegen 314

 

The Informational Sessions will be held: Friday, September 14 – 2:00-3:00 pm – BSC 253 A& D Tuesday, September 18 – 5:00pm-6:00 pm – BSC 256 Wednesday, September 19 – 11:00am-12:00pm – BSC 256

 

Study Abroad Info Sessions THIS WEEK

Published by Jill Cherkas on September 5, 2012 in General News, Informational Sessions, International, On Campus, Program News and Study Abroad. 0 Comments
If you’re interested in studying abroad, make note of all the information sessions taking place this week!
Study Abroad Information Sessions for the Week of September 3-7 

Gilman Scholarship Award Brown Bag Lunch Session
Thursday, September 6, 2011
12:00p.m., International Student Lounge, Des Peres 108

Interested in studying abroad, but unsure of how to fund your program? Bring your lunch and gather information about the Gilman International Scholarship program. 

England, Switzerland, Austria, The Netherlands & Thailand
Thursday, September 6, 2011
4:00p.m., International Student Lounge, Des Peres 108

Students interested in studying abroad through one of the SLU-Approved Webster Programs, including: London, Geneva, Austria, Leiden and HuaHin/Cha-Am are highly encouraged to attend this information session! A representative from Webster University will be on campus to review the logistics of each program, including the application process and deadlines. Please note that the Spring 2013 application deadline for these Webster programs is September 15!

Madrid, Spain
Thursday, September 6, 2011
5:00p.m., Tegeler Hall

Students interested in attending the Saint Louis University Madrid campus students are highly encouraged to attend this information session. This initial information session will include information regarding: the application process, housing and campus life, course availability, and a general visa overview.

Application deadlines for Spring 2013 study abroad programs:
Sept. 15 London, Geneva, Austria, Leiden and HuaHin/Cha-Am
Oct. 1 Non-Madrid Programs
Oct. 15 Madrid

For frequent updates, deadline reminders, and upcoming events, look out on Facebook for Saint Louis University- Study Abroad, and follow their Twitter feed, @SLUStudyAbroad!

Contact Annie Cavedine at acavedi2@slu.edu with questions.
 

Politics, Power, and African American Women Elected Officials in St. Louis

Published by Genevieve Knab on May 3, 2012 in Event Announcements, Free Stuff, General News, On Campus, Presentations and Program News. 0 Comments

It is time for the highlight of SLU’s first annual Gender and Politics conference that the Political Science Department has been putting on. And this event is the “Politics, Power, and African American Women Elected Officials in St. Louis.”

With co-sponsorship from the African American Studies, Women’s Studies, and the Political Science Department the roundtable panel was created. This discussion will focus on the perspective of African American women running for and serving in elected office. This will be in room 256 of the BSC this Friday from 1:00p.m. until 2:30p.m.

Can’t make this event? Check out the schedule of events for the conference here. All events are free and open to the public so you have no excuse not to celebrate the Women’s Studies 30th Anniversary at SLU.

 

Politics, Power, and African American Women Elected Officials in St. Louis
Friday, May 4th: 1:00p.m.-2:30p.m.
BSC 256
free

 

Ash Wednesday Masses

Published by Genevieve Knab on February 20, 2012 in Campus Ministry, College Church, Event Announcements, Free Stuff, General News, On Campus and Program News. 0 Comments

Mardi Gras was this weekend, Fat Tuesday is tomorrow, you know what that means. Lent is coming up starting with Ash Wednesday this Wednesday, Feb. 22nd! Mass is going to be held throughout campus at many different times, here’s a list of where:

  • 7:15 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier College Church
  • 8:30 a.m. in St. Raphael Chapel in Schwitalla Hall
  • Noon at St. Francis Xavier College Church
  • Noon at Salus Center
  • 12:05 p.m. in William H. Kniep Courtroom in Morrissey Hall
  • 12:05 p.m. in room 22 in the School of Nursing Building
  • 5:15 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier College Church
  • 9 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier College Church

 

 

 

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“Diversity in the Workplace” to Discuss Higher Education and Preparing Students for Collaborative Success

Published by Colin Shevlin on September 23, 2010 in Presentations and Program News. 0 Comments

The College of Arts and Sciences along with the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action will present a panel of experts to discuss diversity in the workplace. The event will take place in the Saint Louis Room on Monday, September 27, at 6 PM. Jennifer Scheessele in the Office of Diversity and Afirmative Action describes the event:

Three accomplished leaders in diversity and inclusion initiatives will share their insights during a panel entitled “Diversity in the Workplace: The Role of Higher Education in Preparing Critical Minds for Collaborative Success.” The panel discussion, will focus on the role of higher education in preparing students to engage with and successfully contribute to a diverse work environment.

The panel discussion will be moderated by Karla Scott, Ph.D., the chair of the Department of African-American Studies. The panelists include Bernadette Gray-Little, Ph.D. (A&S ’68), Chancellor of the University of Kansas; Karen Kalish (A&S ’67), President of Kalish Communications and Founder and Executive Director of Cultural Leadership; and Emily Roberts-Pitts, Principal for Diversity and Inclusion of Edward Jones.

Beverages and deserts will be served.

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