Week of January 28
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Welcome to Welcome to
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CENN, Spring 2008
Week of January 28
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Important February DatesImportant February DatesFebruary 4, Monday, 4:00 P.M. –
Deadline for clearance from Graduate Student Support Office, 108 Stone Building, to take comprehensive examinations for master’s degree and specialist’s degrees. Completed Program of Study must be on file in Graduate Student Support Office.
Deadline for clearance from Graduate Student Support Office, 108 Stone building, to defend master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation. Completed Program of Study must be on file in Graduate Student Support Office
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New Peace Corps Masters New Peace Corps Masters International Program in International Program in
EducationEducation Are you interested in teaching? Service?
Graduate school? Travel? Why not all four?! Check out the new Peace Corps Masters International Program in Education.
This innovative new collaboration between the College of Education and the U.S. Peace Corps allows students to pursue graduate study in Education and service as a Peace Corps volunteer abroad.
Come to the information session Friday, February 1 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in 126 Stone.
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Teach? Service? Graduate School? Travel?Teach? Service? Graduate School? Travel?Why not all four?!Why not all four?!
Peace Corps Masters InternationalPeace Corps Masters InternationalEducationEducation
Information Session: 126 Stone Bldg.12:00-1:00, Friday, February 1(For details: [email protected])
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NNews from ELPSNews from ELPS
Michael M. Black (doctoral candidate, Higher Education, ELPS) has completed Sincerely, Frank; Frank R. Reade: Professor, President, and Camp Director.
This 171-page biography is a referenced, brief account of the family, life, and career of the third president of the Georgia State Womans College (now Valdosta State University) who served from 1934 until 1948.
This book continues Michael’s personal commitment to assist in the preservation of Valdosta State University’s history by documenting those individuals who have enriched lives and left lasting impressions on the institution and its culture. Historical aspects of the University’s growth are a significant portion of this work which began in December 2006 and concluded in January 2008.
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presenting his new
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Michael M. Black (doctoral candidate, Higher
Education, ELPS) has completed Sincerely, Frank;
Frank R. Reade: Professor, President, and Camp
Director.
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FSU DialoguesFSU Dialogues FSU Dialogues sponsored by: Congress of
Graduate Students Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies
Florida State University's Congress of Graduate Students and Office of Graduate Studies invite applications for the first FSU Dialogues Conference that will take place in the Spring of 2008.
Dialogues is designed to recognize interdisciplinary research by graduate students and promote its recognition internationally. Each year the interdisciplinary focus of the conference will change.
This year the focus is health as it refers to the general condition of the mind and body.
Jamie McCranie Office Administrator & Secretary to the DeanOffice of Graduate Studies (850)644-3501
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and Policy Studies (CERPS) has joined 32 other leading university education research centers from 23 different states as a new member of the Education Policy Alliance (EPA).
The alliance membership includes centers located at many of the country's top universities, including Stanford, Columbia and the University of Pennsylvania. This national consortium promotes collaborative research efforts across its member centers, and is committed to the dissemination of high-quality research findings.
More information is available at www.educationpolicyalliance.org/
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Personal Finance StudyPersonal Finance Study An examination of personal finance An examination of personal finance
activities leading to wealth accumulation.activities leading to wealth accumulation.
Dr. David Eccles and his fellow researchers are in need of households to take part in a pilot study looking at activities related to personal finance. This study is being financed by a grant through the Financial Industry’s Regulatory Authority Investor Education Foundation.
The data collected will be used to provide personal finance interventions. They are looking for married couples in their 50’s to participate.
For more information regarding the qualifications for participation please call 850-645-2792 or e-mail [email protected].
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A L E CA L E C The Adult Learning Evaluation Center (ALEC) 214 Stone Building 644-3611 www.epls.fsu.edu/alec
Provides low cost educational evaluations for high school and college students and other adults who are college-bound or entering the work force and may be experiencing difficulties related to a learning disability or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Offers educational workshops and individual client coaching in the areas of test-performance anxiety reduction, academic consultation and study skills.
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Night NoleNight NoleDuring the fall, Night Nole provides
students with a safe ride home from the Tennessee Strip and other late-night venues.
The SGA funds this no-fare transit service through a contract with Tallahassee. The route is within a short walking distance of many apartment complexes where students live.
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Discover TREC!Discover TREC!COE Graduate Student Group at FSUResearch collaboration, professional
development, and social networking. Interdisciplinary & transcultural focusNon-COE graduate students welcome
Visit TREC website at http://www.coe.fsu.edu/trec/
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PEACE CORPSPEACE CORPS + MASTER’S in + MASTER’S in
EDUCATIONEDUCATION
Discover FSU’s new Peace Corps Master’s International Program:
http://www.fsu.edu/~elps/sides/pcmi.html
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PEACE CORPSPEACE CORPS + MASTER’S in + MASTER’S in
EDUCATIONEDUCATION
Discover FSU’s new Peace Corps Master’s International Program:
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PEACE CORPSPEACE CORPS + MASTER’S in + MASTER’S in
EDUCATIONEDUCATION
Discover FSU’s new Peace Corps Master’s International Program:
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PEACE CORPSPEACE CORPS + MASTER’S in + MASTER’S in
EDUCATIONEDUCATION
Discover FSU’s new Peace Corps Master’s International Program:
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Stone Bldg. Stone Bldg. ReconstructionReconstruction
The Stone Building will be under phased construction till August 2008.
Please pardon the dust and temporary inconvenience.
We are getting larger classroom, more space, and better equipped facilities.
Please use caution around construction areas.
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NDid you know?Did you know?
The FSU Counseling Center offers free workshops on the topics of Stress Management, Time Management, and Study Skills.
Each workshop is 1 hour and includes self-assessment, personalized strategies, and hands-on learning.
Go to www.counseling.fsu.edu for the workshop schedule and to find out how to register.
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Any news, achievements, announcements?
See them at CENN! Contact Dr. Dina Vyortkina for details: