Wednesday Update for September 30, 2015

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Wednesday Update for September 30, 2015

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General Announcements

International Center’s 21st Annual International Student Awardsnominations due Sept 30th
These awards are to honor the University of Florida’s international students for their outstanding achievements in academics and service. Nominations due to the Office for Student Services by Wednesday, September 30th.


COE Student Appreciation Day!
FREE Ice Cream, music, community and lots of COE giveaways – enter to win an iPad Mini!
Thursday, October 22nd from 2:30-3:30pm in the Norman Hall Courtyard
For UF College of Education Students Only.  More info: events@coe.ufl.edu


CPR training available through GatorCPR
See https://gatorcpr.enrollware.com/schedule#ct36530 to register. Use discount code:  ROSSIE


FREE GRE WORKSHOP.  UF Teaching Center (www.teachingcenter.ufl.edu; 392-2010) offers this workshop Monday through Thursday, October 5-8 from 5-7 p.m, to help students prepare for the Math and Verbal sections of the GRE. Math sessions are M & W, Verbal sessions are T & R. Students may register for any or all four sessions at: https://teachingcenter.ufl.edu/workshops/ssw_register/


3D Printing WorkshopOctober 6th and 7th
Curious about 3D Printing? Join us at the Education Library for an introduction workshop. Everyone that attends will receive a $3.00 voucher towards your first print. Free and open to faculty, staff, and students. Please register at http://apps.uflib.ufl.edu/Registration/


Please join SAGE for our October Panel: Creating a Research Poster
Want to go to a conference and present your data in a succinct way? Create a research poster! Need to prep yourself for the poster session for Graduate Student Research Day? Join The Student Alliance of Graduates in Education (SAGE) at this panel detailing the methods for creating a quality research poster. Fellow graduate students who have created award-winning posters and professors who have judged poster presentations will share their advice and expertise. Information will include graphic design considerations, tips on presenting the data, and ideas for honing your poster presentation skills. A question and answer session will follow. Attending this panel will automatically enter you into the Graduate Student Research Day raffle in which you could receive an iPad!

This panel will take place in the Norman Hall Terrace Room on Thursday, October 15th from 2:30-3:30pm. For additional information, please email SAGE’s secretary, Lisa Lundgren, at lisa.lundgren@ufl.edu or visit SAGE’s Facebook page.


FATE 2015 Conference Announcement
We are excited to announce that the 2015 Florida Association of Teacher Educators (FATE) conference will be taking place October 16th and 17th in Gainesville, Florida. This two-day conference will be held at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center. The featured speakers include: author and researcher Dr. Pedro Noguera, FDOE Program Specialist Alvin Davis, Deputy Director of Just Read Florida! Laurie Lee, and CNN Hero Connie Siskowski. We hope you will consider attending. The registration form can be found online at www.FATE1.org and the student registration fee is $50.00. We hope to see you in October!


ECC T-Shirt Design Contest
Please consider submitting an original t-shirt design to the Education College Council’s T-Shirt Design Contest! Entries that promote the College of Education’s #1 ranking are encouraged, but any design promoting the College of Education is welcome! The winner receives a free t-shirt. All entries are due to ecc@coe.ufl.edu by October 16th


UF Graduate Student Research Day – Tuesday, October 27th
The Graduate School Advisory Council (GSAC) and the Graduate School, in collaboration with the Office of Research and Office of the Provost, are proud to announce the fourth annual celebration of research with Graduate Student Research Day (GSRD). This annual event features research from all graduate students at the University of Florida as well as prominent speakers including a keynote address by President Kent Fuchs. Click here for more information.


2015 Florida Connected Conference Saturday, November 14th
We are anticipating 300 educators from around the state of Florida to come together in the name of global education and global citizenry. In partnership with several University of Florida area studies centers, we are confident that this conference will inspire educators to create global citizens in their classrooms. To reserve your spot, submit this form.

A Registration Fee of $15​ will include a light ​breakfast, lunch, a conference t-shirt, and a $2 donation to Professional Development for Educators in Haiti! Please direct any questions to connected@projectsforhaiti.org. We are looking forward to a fantastic event and hope that you will be able to join us this November!


Preserve Your Legacy
The Institutional Repository (IR@UF) offers a central location for the collection, preservation, and dissemination of scholarly, research, and creative production alongside historical materials from the University of Florida. For a list of open access materials and upcoming workshops, please click here.


Webinars on using APA library databases
APA has a series of three 30-minute sessions created just for students and faculty. Our Basic session will help students learn to search APA’s databases efficiently, and our Advanced session helps them dive deeper into search fields and limiters. Lastly, our session on Results Management covers topics such as creating search alerts and other techniques for managing search results. All sessions include live search demos.
http://www.apa.org/pubs/databases/news/2015/09/fall-webinars.aspx


Study Abroad for Sustainablity
The GREEN Program is recruiting for 2016 Winter programs. The curriculum is designed to get student leaders out of the classroom to focus their passion on initiatives that are in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. Click here for more information and the application.

Opportunities and Employment

The Guardian Catholic Schools, Holy Rosary and St. Pius V have an immediate opening for a Middle School Math Teacher. Applicants should have strong teaching skills with the ability to differentiate learning and integrate instructional technology into daily lessons. Experience with the CHAMPS approach to classroom management is preferred. The ideal applicant is a practicing Catholic capable of teaching religion as well. Please review our website to learn more about our school, www.stpiusjax.com. Qualified applicants who have or are eligible for the appropriate Florida certification should send a cover letter, resume and Employment Application to Sister Dianne Rumschlagg, Executive Director of Education. The Employment Application can be found under Quick Links section of this page: http://www.dosafl.com/catholic-schools-employment/.

St. Pius V Catholic School has an immediate opening for a first grade teacher. Applicants should have strong teaching skills with the ability to differentiate learning and integrate instructional technology into daily lessons. Experience with the CHAMPS approach to classroom management is preferred. The ideal applicant is a practicing Catholic capable of teaching religion as well. Please review our website to learn more about our school, www.stpiusjax.com. Qualified applicants who have or are eligible for the appropriate Florida certification should send a cover letter, resume and Employment Application to Lauren May, Principal, at principal@stpiusjax.com. The Employment Application can be found under Quick Links section of this page: http://www.dosafl.com/catholic-schools-employment/.


Great Leaders Go Global
Peace Corps is a life-defining leadership experience and launching pad for a 21st century career. Volunteers live and work abroad for two years sharing their skills and working to make a difference in their communities. Returned Peace Corps Volunteer and UF Campus Recruiter, Bobbi Stienmetz will present on the value of building intercultural competencies regardless of what field you study and where you ultimately choose to work.  The workshop will take place, Wednesday, October 7th from 2:00-3:30pm in the International Center in the HUB.  Email Bobbi, at peacecorps@ufic.ufl.edu with any questions.


The UF Boys and Girls club is a new organization created to facilitate volunteers and interns for the three Boys and Girls club centers here in Gainesville. We focus on using UF students to better their afterschool and summer programs by providing tutors and support for the children to learn and grow in a safe environment. Following internship or volunteer completion, there could be opportunities to be employed by Boys and Girls Club and advance to the local and national level.

Current intern positions include:
Program Development
Mission Advancement
Administration Assistance
Volunteer Coordinator
Community Outreach
….among many other internship and volunteering options

We are looking for people passionate about teaching and bettering the community. We want to provide the most skilled and helpful students to the organization so they can make a difference for the children and the Gainesville area. For more information or to join, please email Gabriela Gaudier: ggaudier@ufl.edu or Blake Hakimian: hakibs@ufl.edu


Teaching Positions
Elementary School Teaching/Elementary Teacher at Bronson Elementary, Title 1. For additional information and to apply, click here.

2nd grade social studies teacher at Yankeetown School. Please click here for more information and an application.


Job Opportunities at Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS)
Learn more about opportunities in HCPS through Teach in Tampa and apply today. Additionally interns may view the calendar of events and register online for upcoming activities.


Beginning Precious Steps Learning Academy
In need of creative ideas to help set up classrooms that will promote growth and development for children in the community and help them to expand their imagination. Please see flyer for further details.


Student Employment Opportunity
We are looking for an advanced undergraduate or graduate student to code video data and conduct other duties for an IES Goal 3 Efficacy trial on embedded instruction for young children with disabilities. We are seeking someone who is available for approximately 20 hours per week and can continue employment through August 2016. Experience with early childhood intervention programs and/or students with disabilities is desired. The position is paid hourly at $12/hour. This is a great opportunity for  any student interested in learning more about research and behavioral observation. If interested, please email Dr. Crystal Bishop (crowecd@coe.ufl.edu).

Babysitting/ Nanny/ Tutoring

Family, originally from China, is offering a paid opportunity to assist an 8 year old boy on the autism spectrum in an after- school program in Gainesville. Goals are to help him with spoken English, reading comprehension, and social/play interactions 4 afternoons a week, with potential for additional time at the family’s home. If you are interested, please contact Cindy, by phone/text at 352-300-8115 or rita1399@hotmail.com


Tutor Needed
Interested in hiring a tutor for at least one 7th grade boy for this semester and next. The student needs to be tutored at Oak View Middle School for one hour between 3:00 and 4:30 in the afternoon two days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday – can’t do it on Fridays). I would like to make sure homework is on track and being done correctly and reviews for upcoming exams are done as well. He needs a bit of extra help to make sure things are being done in a timely manner  (without Mom “nagging” him all the time). If anyone is interested, please contact sstocks@ufl.edu.


Sitter Needed
Occasional sitter for 12 year old girl needed in NW Gainesville (child of UF Faculty). Must have own transportation for after middle school or weekend care. Pay rate $10-15 per hour. Please email lbshoe@hotmail.com


Tutor Needed for help with middle school study, especially reading and writing. 1 or 2 times a week (for 2 hrs). Pay $15~20 for an hour. Preferably female tutor. Near Oaks mall. Email 0920juli@hanmail.net or text 352-300-2191

Archived Newsletters

If you want to read about any of the announcements, opportunities, and events posted in last week’s Wednesday Update Newsletters, or peruse previous newsletters, please visit https://education.ufl.edu/student-services/category/student-newsletter/