Wednesday Update for September 30, 2015

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Wednesday Update for September 30, 2015

*Please send announcements for the COE Wednesday Important Information Newsletter to ss.update@coe.ufl.edu by 2pm on the Tuesday prior; confirmation that your announcement has been received will be provided

General Announcements

International Center’s 21st Annual International Student Awards – nominations 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 Workshop – October 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/

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Wednesday Update for September 23, 2015

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Wednesday Update for September 23, 2015

*Please send announcements for the COE Wednesday Important Information Newsletter to ss.update@coe.ufl.edu by 2pm on the Tuesday prior; confirmation that your announcement has been received will be provided

General Announcements

Ed Talks: Critical Conversations in Education – Thursday, Sept 24th
Join Teaching for Social Justice (TSJ) for EdTalks: Critical Conversations in Education: A panel discussion on the greatest challenges facing education today and what we can do about it. Panelists include Dr. Ester de Jong, Director of the School of Teaching and Learning and Professor of ESOL/Bilingual Education, Dr. Brianna Kennedy-Lewis, Assistant Professor of Curriculum, Teaching, and Teacher Education, and Dr. Vicki Vescio, Clinical Assistant Professor in the School of Teaching and Learning. The event will take place in the Terrace Room (G400) Norman Hall from 5:00-6:15pm.

Queering Education Workshop Series for COE Graduate Students, Faculty, & Administration (Part 1 of 2)
On Thursday, Sept 24 from 12-1:30pm in the Norman Hall Terrace Room, College of Education graduate students, faculty, and administration are invited to attend the first workshop of a two-part interactive workshop series focusing on how to proactively be inclusive of LGBTQ people and issues within their specific educational context (courses, dissertations, office culture, assignments, etc). Those interested in attending should RSVP here by September 23: http://bit.ly/queeringeducation. Please contact Brittney Beck at grace4@ufl.edu with questions.

Teaching for Social Justice will hold a planning meeting on Monday, Sept. 28th at 12:00pm in Norman Hall, Room 2411. Anyone interested in social justice education is welcome to attend.

International Center’s 21st Annual International Student Awards – nominations 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.

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

Lichtenberg Pre-service Educator Grant – deadline October 1st
Any Florida college or university full-time pre-service educator in his/her junior or senior year may apply for this grant. The annual deadline for application has been extended to October 1. The grant will reimburse awardees up to $500 for transportation, room, and registration expenses to attend Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics (FCTM) Annual Fall Conference. Pre-service educators who receive this grant will be required to write about their experiences in a form suitable for one of FCTM’s publications prior to reimbursement. An electronic copy of the manuscript and receipts for reimbursement must be submitted to the FCTM treasurer no later than December 1. Up to four grants may be awarded each year. It is expected that all awardees will be from different institutions. Apply here.

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 Workshop – October 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.

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.

Florida Connected Conference
Education, no matter the country, is a vital part of that society. Projects for Haiti’s Florida Connected Conference brings together teachers from all over the U.S. who strive towards implementing a global curriculum in their classrooms. This year’s conference will be on November 14th!! Reserve your spot here: http://tinyurl.com/FloridaConnected2015

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

Fall 2015 Commencement ceremonies for the College of Education
Doctoral Degrees: O’Connell Center, Friday, December 18, 4:00 pm (assemble at 2:30 pm)
Master’s, Specialist, Bachelor Degrees: O’Connell Center, Saturday, December 19, 2:00 pm (assemble at 12:30 pm)
More information at www.registrar.ufl.edu/commencement

Opportunities and Employment

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.

1st/2nd Grade Combination Teaching Position (full time)
Boulware Springs Charter School is seeking a highly-qualified classroom teacher for a 1st/2nd Grade Combination class. The position is available October 5th. Responsibilities include managing a classroom of students, creating and implementing innovative and rigorous lesson plans, monitoring student progress, using data driven instruction to adjust to student learning, teaching character education, creating a warm environment, and working as a team member throughout the school. Application information located here.

Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice
The Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center will be hosting an online information session on Thursday, September 24 at 8pm to discuss careers in community organizing with individuals interested in uniting congregations and working for social, economic and racial justice. RSVP at www.thedartcenter.org/sept24. To find out more about DART or to apply, we encourage you to visit http://www.thedartcenter.org. Still have questions? Contact Hannah Wittmer at hannah@thedartcenter.org or (202) 841-0353.

DART hires and trains organizers to lead campaigns on a broad set of justice issues including:

* Plugging the school-to-prison pipeline
* Reining in predatory lending practices
* Expanding access to primary health and dental care
* Prioritizing funding for affordable housing and job training
* Education reform in low-performing public schools

Positions start January 11, 2016 in St. Petersburg, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami, FL.
Positions start August 15, 2016, in Charleston, SC, Lexington, KY and St. Petersburg, FL.
Starting salary $34,000/year + benefits, with regular performance based raises.
Fluent speakers of Spanish and Haitian Creole are encouraged to apply.

First Generation Life Coach Program – Now Accepting Applications!
The Machen Florida Opportunities Scholars Program is recruiting UF faculty, staff, and graduate students to serve as a life coach for the 2015-2016 academic year. As our students are first in their families to attend college, they are also first to graduate; we are looking for dedicated coaches to provide students with guidance during this transition. Coaches meet with their paired “coachee” various times during the semester to discuss subjects related to life after college. Coaches will also participate in a brief training in October before being paired.

For more information about the program, visit http://fos.ufsa.ufl.edu/programs/fosal/life_coach. Should you be interested in serving as a life coach, click on the ‘apply to be a life coach’ tab on the left of the page and submit a little information about yourself and we’ll pair you soon! Deadline for submissions is Friday, September 25th.

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 (crowed@coe.ufl.edu).

Scholarships Available
Alpha Delta Kappa an Honorary International Women’s Teaching Organization is looking to award up to three $1000 scholarships to deserving  young women in the field of education. Please see flyer for details.

Babysitting/ Nanny/ Tutoring

Tutor Needed
I am interested in possibly hiring a student to tutor for the fall and spring semesters for a one hour session twice a week. There will be at least 1 student (7th grader at Oak View Middle School) and possibly an 8th grade student as well. I think that both can be tutored at the same time.  I would like to make sure homework is on track and being done correctly and reviews for upcoming exams are done as well. If 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/

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Wednesday Update for September 16, 2015

Please do not reply to this email. 

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Wednesday Update for September 16, 2015

*Please send announcements for the COE Wednesday Important Information Newsletter to ss.update@coe.ufl.edu by 2pm on the Tuesday prior; confirmation that your announcement has been received will be provided

General Announcements

Standardized Testing: Education Policy & Politics – Wednesday, Sept 16th @ 6pm
The rise of standardized testing has dominated the political discussion surrounding public education for the last decade. Nathan Crabbe, editorial page editor from the Gainesville Sun, will moderate a panel discussion on this important issue in Pugh Hall on the University of Florida campus. Panelists include: Alachua County Schools Superintendent Owen Roberts, local League of Women Voters President Sue Legg and local teacher Susan Bowles and Shan Goff, Florida policy director, Foundation for Excellence in Education.

Florida Educators Association (FEA) members & Prospective members – Wednesday, Sept 16th
We are hoping that you are all having a great opening to your 2015-2016 school year! To kick off this school year, we are having our first workshop on Wednesday, Sept 16th. We will be welcoming Ms. Valentina Contesse, who will be helping us learn more about uses of Zumba and yoga in the classroom! It is sure to be a fun, and active, workshop! Make sure to join us in the Terrace Room, at 7:30, this Wednesday, and we are looking forward to a bit of exercise all together! ​

Red Cross Gators Student Organization – Wednesday, Sept 16th @ 6pm
Hey Gators! Are you looking to join a volunteer service organization? Build your resume? Give back to the wonderful Gainesville community? The Red Cross Gators may be just what you’re looking for! As a part of the Red Cross Gators, we act as the liaison group between the American Red Cross (AMR) chapter in Gainesville and the students at UF. We work closely with the chapter and our members get internships every semester. Additionally, all volunteering events through the AMR are available to our members. We also host our own events, including one which educate kids in the community about hygiene and fire safety.

The first General Body Meeting of the semester will be in Little Hall (LIT 113). We will be outlining all of our events planned for this semester as well as helping new members become registered Red Cross volunteers. We’re excited to see you there! Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1493381010982165/

Fall 2015 Degree Application – deadline Friday, September 18th
Students who intend to graduate this Fall 2015 must apply through ISIS under My Record > Certificate / Degree Application. Fall 2015 Dates and Deadlines

Ed Talks: Critical Conversations in Education
Join Teaching for Social Justice (TSJ) for EdTalks: Critical Conversations in Education: A panel discussion on the greatest challenges facing education today and what we can do about it. Panelists include Dr. Ester de Jong, Director of the School of Teaching and Learning and Professor of ESOL/Bilingual Education, Dr. Brianna Kennedy-Lewis, Assistant Professor of Curriculum, Teaching, and Teacher Education, and Dr. Vicki Vescio, Clinical Assistant Professor in the School of Teaching and Learning.

The event will take place in the Terrace Room (G400) Norman Hall on Thursday, Sept. 24th from 5:00-6:15pm.

International Center’s 21st Annual International Student Awards – Tuesday, November 17th
These awards are to honor the University of Florida’s international students for their outstanding achievements in academics and service. Nominee list and additional details forthcoming from the Office for Student Services to the Schools. Nominations due to the Office for Student Services by Wednesday, September 30th.

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/

Lichtenberg Pre-service Educator Grant – deadline October 1st
Any Florida college or university full-time pre-service educator in his/her junior or senior year may apply for this grant. The annual deadline for application has been extended to October 1. The grant will reimburse awardees up to $500 for transportation, room, and registration expenses to attend Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics (FCTM) Annual Fall Conference. Pre-service educators who receive this grant will be required to write about their experiences in a form suitable for one of FCTM’s publications prior to reimbursement. An electronic copy of the manuscript and receipts for reimbursement must be submitted to the FCTM treasurer no later than December 1. Up to four grants may be awarded each year. It is expected that all awardees will be from different institutions. Apply here.

3D Printing Workshop – October 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/

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.

Florida Connected Conference
Education, no matter the country, is a vital part of that society. Projects for Haiti’s Florida Connected Conference brings together teachers from all over the U.S. who strive towards implementing a global curriculum in their classrooms. This year’s conference will be on November 14th!! Reserve your spot here: http://tinyurl.com/FloridaConnected2015

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.

Fall 2015 Commencement ceremonies for the College of Education
Doctoral Degrees: O’Connell Center, Friday, December 18, 4:00 pm (assemble at 2:30 pm)
Master’s, Specialist, Bachelor Degrees: O’Connell Center, Saturday, December 19, 2:00 pm (assemble at 12:30 pm)
More information at www.registrar.ufl.edu/commencement

Opportunities and Employment

Student Museum Advisory Council (SMAC)
Student Museum Advisory Council (SMAC) is a student organization at the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art that is recruiting creative and committed student leaders who will connect the museum to the wider campus.

SMAC members establish relationships with many different students while interacting with museum professionals.  Whether you are an incoming freshman who wants to gain experience with art and programming, or a senior who is knowledgeable with event planning, we welcome everybody to apply. Please submit to Eric Segal, Director of Education and Curator of Academic Programs at esegal@harn.ufl.edu by Friday, September 18.

1st/2nd Grade Combination Teaching Position (full time)
Boulware Springs Charter School is seeking a highly-qualified classroom teacher for a 1st/2nd Grade Combination class. The position is available October 5th. Responsibilities include managing a classroom of students, creating and implementing innovative and rigorous lesson plans, monitoring student progress, using data driven instruction to adjust to student learning, teaching character education, creating a warm environment, and working as a team member throughout the school. Application information located here.

Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice
The Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center will be hosting an online information session on Thursday, September 24 at 8pm to discuss careers in community organizing with individuals interested in uniting congregations and working for social, economic and racial justice. RSVP at www.thedartcenter.org/sept24. To find out more about DART or to apply, we encourage you to visit http://www.thedartcenter.org. Still have questions? Contact Hannah Wittmer at hannah@thedartcenter.org or (202) 841-0353.

DART hires and trains organizers to lead campaigns on a broad set of justice issues including:

* Plugging the school-to-prison pipeline
* Reining in predatory lending practices
* Expanding access to primary health and dental care
* Prioritizing funding for affordable housing and job training
* Education reform in low-performing public schools

Positions start January 11, 2016 in St. Petersburg, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami, FL.
Positions start August 15, 2016, in Charleston, SC, Lexington, KY and St. Petersburg, FL.
Starting salary $34,000/year + benefits, with regular performance based raises.
Fluent speakers of Spanish and Haitian Creole are encouraged to apply.

First Generation Life Coach Program – Now Accepting Applications!
The Machen Florida Opportunities Scholars Program is recruiting UF faculty, staff, and graduate students to serve as a life coach for the 2015-2016 academic year. As our students are first in their families to attend college, they are also first to graduate; we are looking for dedicated coaches to provide students with guidance during this transition. Coaches meet with their paired “coachee” various times during the semester to discuss subjects related to life after college. Coaches will also participate in a brief training in October before being paired.

For more information about the program, visit http://fos.ufsa.ufl.edu/programs/fosal/life_coach. Should you be interested in serving as a life coach, click on the ‘apply to be a life coach’ tab on the left of the page and submit a little information about yourself and we’ll pair you soon! Deadline for submissions is Friday, September 25th.

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 (crowed@coe.ufl.edu).

Gator for a Day
Are you passionate about the University of Florida? Want to show prospective students why it’s truly great to be a Florida Gator? Then apply to be a Gator for a Day Ambassador!

Gator for a Day is a program through the UF Office of Admissions that allows high school seniors from all parts of the country to shadow a UF undergraduate for the day. Ambassadors take shadows to class, show them around campus, and help answer any questions they have about our school. You will be an ambassador for UF and the Office of Admissions.

The requirements are a 3.0 cumulative GPA, no academic and/or disciplinary probations, and a passion for UF. We are looking for students that are enthusiastic about UF, involved, and eager to show students around! Applications due Wednesday, September 23rd by 11:59 pm. If you have any questions about the requirements or structure of the program, please feel free to contact us at volunteerambassadors@admissions.ufl.edu.

Graphic design assistant– part-time (20 hours). Student is preferable.
Individual hired for this position will be working for the College of Education to assist the Creative Services Team with: the design and creation of 2D graphics, layouts and promotional materials for print and web, photo editing for print and web, following style guides when applicable (*must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. AfterEffects and Premiere a plus) This position is part-time ($12/hr- avg. 20 hours/week).​​

Web-assistant (content creator for WordPress). Student is preferable.
The individual hired for this position will be working for the College of Education to create, develop and manage content for organization’s web presence (requires working with WordPress) maintain a consistent look and feel throughout all web properties as provided by the Web Strategist & Information Architect, and write, copyedit, and proofread web content. This position is part-time ($12/hr- avg. 20 hours/week).

Job Opportunities at Girls Place 
This is an exciting time here at Girls Place as we are expanding our enrollment and our programs. To meet our needs, we need additional counselors and an administrative assistant.  We will provide on-going professional development, opportunities for growth within our organization, and part-time positions evolving into full-time positions in the summer.

Our organization would love to hire students who have desire to gain experience and growth outside the classroom. For questions, please contact Lisa Kopp at lisa@girlsplace.net.  http://www.girlsplace.net/get-involved/employment

Scholarships Available
Alpha Delta Kappa an Honorary International Women’s Teaching Organization is looking to award up to three $1000 scholarships to deserving  young women in the field of education. Please see flyer for details.

Undergraduate Seminars on Faith and Vocation
Would you like $300 to put toward your vocational development? The Christian Study Center, an organization separate from UF, is glad to offer Undergraduate Seminars on Faith and Vocation. This is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students to explore the intersection of faith and vocation with the leadership of local Christian professionals. Students who participate fully receive a $300 fellowship award to use for academic and career formation! We have great mentors committed to lead the following tracks this year: Christian Ministries, Counseling, Psychology & Human Services, Entrepreneurship, Engineering & Technology, Medicine & Health, Primary & Secondary Education, None of the Above. Applications are due Sept 8th. Visit christianstudycenter.org for more information and to apply online. Questions? Email Betsy Clover at betsy@christianstudycenter.org

Balance 180 Seeking Volunteers
We are a local non-profit organization that focuses on integrating children with varying abilities through sports. This semester we are offering two separate programs and are recruiting volunteers that are excited to work with children with special needs!

The first one is our Special Olympics Young Athletes Program (YAP) that runs on Tuesday evenings 5:30pm-6:30pm. It is an inclusive program for children between the ages of 2 and 7 years old. During YAP, the athletes work on basic skills like relays, kicking, hitting, jumping, climbing, and many more. Students who are interested in this program can email Shannon Marble, our YAP Volunteer Coordinator, directly at balance180volunteers@gmail.com.

The second program is our Adaptive Gymnastics class that runs on Saturday afternoons 12:30pm-1:25pm (for kids 8-16 years) and 2:00-2:55pm (ages 2-8 years). It is a gymnastics class specifically designed for children with varying abilities. We set the gym up in 4 rotations that includes vault, floor, beam, and bars, so that our athletes can work on a variety of motor skills. The athletes have a range of disabilities including autism, Down Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, and cerebral palsy. Students who are interested in volunteering in this program can email Natalie Ziev, directly at balance180adaptivegymvolunteer@gmail.com.

Babysitting/ Nanny/ Tutoring

Tutoring: English tutoring for a 10 and a 14 year old from Argentina for two weeks (9/21 – 9/30/2015). It could be 2 or 3 times per week. Contact: Walter Keiniger WK@marval.com

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/

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Wednesday Update for September 9, 2015

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Wednesday Update for September 9, 2015

*Please send announcements for the COE Wednesday Important Information Newsletter to ss.update@coe.ufl.edu by 2pm on the Tuesday prior; confirmation that your announcement has been received will be provided

General Announcements

Friends for Life
Are you looking for a way to become involved with volunteering? Interested in helping to raise money benefiting pediatric cancer research? Interested in gaining a leadership position within a club here at UF? Then maybe Friends for Life is right for you!

Friends for Life of America is a non-profit, student organization here at UF dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children with cancer and their families. As students at the Universtiy of Florida we aim to bring together the Gainesville Community for a common cause. Every year we sponsor various programs that seek to improve the quality of life for pediatric cancer patients. Gain valuable volunteer expereince while having fun with kids!

Come check our club out on Thursday, September 10th at 6:30 pm in McCarty B room G086! (There will be pizza!)

Just Chat: Are Traumatized Students Disabled? – September 14th, 12-1pm in Norman 2329
Join Teaching for Social Justice (TSJ) for an informal lunchtime chat about newsworthy topics in education. We’ll listen to the NPR story, “Are Traumatized Students Disabled? A Debate Straight Outta Compton,” eat lunch, and just chat. All students and faculty are welcome. Click here for article or visit our Facebook page: Teaching for Social Justice.

Florida Connected Conference
Education, no matter the country, is a vital part of that society. Projects for Haiti’s Florida Connected Conference brings together teachers from all over the U.S. who strive towards implementing a global curriculum in their classrooms. This year’s conference will be on November 14th!! Reserve your spot here: http://tinyurl.com/FloridaConnected2015

STUDENT TEACHING APPLICATION DEADLINE SPRING 2016
If you are completing an Elementary or Special Education full-time internship in the Spring 2016 term, applications are due by Tuesday, September 15th. Please submit signed applications to Student Services, G416 Norman Hall by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, September 15th.

Standardized Testing: Education Policy and Politics (hosted by the Bob Graham Center for Public Service)
The rise of standardized testing has dominated the political discussion surrounding public education for the last decade. Nathan Crabbe, editorial page editor from the Gainesville Sun, will moderate a panel discussion on this important issue, Wednesday, September 16th at 6 p.m. in the Pugh Hall Ocora. Panelists include: Alachua County Schools Superintendent Owen Roberts, local League of Women Voters President Sue Legg and local teacher Susan Bowles and Shan Goff, Florida policy director, Foundation for Excellence in Education.

3D Printing Workshop
Curious about 3D Printing? Join us at the Education Library for an introduction workshop. Free and open to faculty, students and staff. Please register at http://apps.uflib.ufl.edu/Registration/

UF Graduate Student Research Day
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) held on October 27th. 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. See attachment for more information.

UF in Rome – Teach the World – Summer A: April 23 – May 7, 2016
A joint venture between the UF College of Education and the College of the Arts, Teach the World-Rome, offers students an opportunity to earn three credits for a short-term, international teaching internship. Application details, cost, and other information are located on the UF in Rome flyer.

AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship program
The American Educational Research Association (AERA) is pleased to announce the AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research. The Council of the AERA established the fellowship program to provide support for doctoral dissertation research, to advance education research by outstanding minority graduate students, and to improve the quality and diversity of university faculties. The application is due November 2, 2015.

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!

Food Drive for UF organization
Gators for Equal Opportunity is a UF organization that helps tutor kids from migrant families in Alachua County. They are collecting snacks to provide to the children at their tutoring session. Please consider dropping off a donation in the box located at Library West or at the COE library.

Sustainablity Adventure Programs Abroad
The GREEN Program is recruiting for 2016 Winter and Spring programs in Iceland and Peru. Click here for more information and the application.

Opportunities and Employment

First Generation Life Coach Program – Now Accepting Applications!
The Machen Florida Opportunities Scholars Program is recruiting UF faculty, staff, and graduate students to serve as a life coach for the 2015-2016 academic year. As our students are first in their families to attend college, they are also first to graduate; we are looking for dedicated coaches to provide students with guidance during this transition. Coaches meet with their paired “coachee” various times during the semester to discuss subjects related to life after college. Coaches will also participate in a brief training in October before being paired.

For more information about the program, visit http://fos.ufsa.ufl.edu/programs/fosal/life_coach. Should you be interested in serving as a life coach, click on the ‘apply to be a life coach’ tab on the left of the page and submit a little information about yourself and we’ll pair you soon! Deadline for submissions is Friday, September 25th.

Graphic design assistant– part-time (20 hours). Student is preferable.
Individual hired for this position will be working for the College of Education to assist the Creative Services Team with: the design and creation of 2D graphics, layouts and promotional materials for print and web, photo editing for print and web, following style guides when applicable (*must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. AfterEffects and Premiere a plus) This position is part-time ($12/hr- avg. 20 hours/week).​​

Web-assistant (content creator for WordPress). Student is preferable.
The individual hired for this position will be working for the College of Education to create, develop and manage content for organization’s web presence (requires working with WordPress) maintain a consistent look and feel throughout all web properties as provided by the Web Strategist & Information Architect, and write, copyedit, and proofread web content. This position is part-time ($12/hr- avg. 20 hours/week).

Job Opportunities at Girls Place 
This is an exciting time here at Girls Place as we are expanding our enrollment and our programs. To meet our needs, we need additional counselors and an administrative assistant.  We will provide on-going professional development, opportunities for growth within our organization, and part-time positions evolving into full-time positions in the summer.

Our organization would love to hire students who have desire to gain experience and growth outside the classroom. For questions, please contact Lisa Kopp at lisa@girlsplace.net.  http://www.girlsplace.net/get-involved/employment

Scholarships Available
Alpha Delta Kappa an Honorary International Women’s Teaching Organization is looking to award up to three $1000 scholarships to deserving  young women in the field of education. Please see flyer for details.

Science teachers needed in Pinellas County
Urgent need for science teachers (physics, chemistry, biology, etc.). If interested, please contact Andrew Oyer, 9-12 Science Specialist, Pinellas County Schools at (727) 588-6075.

Hiring Web Development and Design Student Assistant
The CEEDAR Center in the School of Special Education, School Psychology and Early Childhood Studies is hiring a student to work as a part of our technology team. The applicant should have experience in using a CMS such as WordPress, Terminal4, or Joomla as well as familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite. He/she should also have a track record of working in diverse collaborative workgroups. The position pays $10/hr, 10-20 hours per week with flexible hours. Read more and apply at http://ceedar.education.ufl.edu/student-assistant-position

Undergraduate Seminars on Faith and Vocation
Would you like $300 to put toward your vocational development? The Christian Study Center, an organization separate from UF, is glad to offer Undergraduate Seminars on Faith and Vocation. This is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students to explore the intersection of faith and vocation with the leadership of local Christian professionals. Students who participate fully receive a $300 fellowship award to use for academic and career formation! We have great mentors committed to lead the following tracks this year: Christian Ministries, Counseling, Psychology & Human Services, Entrepreneurship, Engineering & Technology, Medicine & Health, Primary & Secondary Education, None of the Above. Applications are due Sept 8th. Visit christianstudycenter.org for more information and to apply online. Questions? Email Betsy Clover at betsy@christianstudycenter.org

Balance 180 Seeking Volunteers
We are a local non-profit organization that focuses on integrating children with varying abilities through sports. This semester we are offering two separate programs and are recruiting volunteers that are excited to work with children with special needs!

The first one is our Special Olympics Young Athletes Program (YAP) that runs on Tuesday evenings 5:30pm-6:30pm. It is an inclusive program for children between the ages of 2 and 7 years old. During YAP, the athletes work on basic skills like relays, kicking, hitting, jumping, climbing, and many more. Students who are interested in this program can email Shannon Marble, our YAP Volunteer Coordinator, directly at balance180volunteers@gmail.com.

The second program is our Adaptive Gymnastics class that runs on Saturday afternoons 12:30pm-1:25pm (for kids 8-16 years) and 2:00-2:55pm (ages 2-8 years). It is a gymnastics class specifically designed for children with varying abilities. We set the gym up in 4 rotations that includes vault, floor, beam, and bars, so that our athletes can work on a variety of motor skills. The athletes have a range of disabilities including autism, Down Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, and cerebral palsy. Students who are interested in volunteering in this program can email Natalie Ziev, directly at balance180adaptivegymvolunteer@gmail.com.

Extended Day Enrichment Program
Energetic, knowledgeable people wanted to work with elementary school children doing arts & crafts, sports, dance and much more in an after school program at various schools. Please see flyer for application information.

Babysitting/ Nanny/ Tutoring

Seeking Driver and Part time sitter
Someone who can pick our son up at Glen Springs Elementary and take him to our house that is less than a ½ mile away and ensure he is in the house safely. Time would be 1:45 Tuesday and 12:30 Wednesday. In addition we would like to have someone stay with him until at least 5 on Wednesdays.

Also, we need someone to pick up our daughter at PK Yonge Tuesday at 5:30, Wednesday at 4 and Thursday at 2:05 and transported to our home.  Please contact Matt 352-215-3815

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

Young professional family looking for childcare for our 1 year old little guy on either Tuesday or Thursday mornings – either day is flexible from 8:30a-12:30p. And occasional evenings for both of our kiddos (our oldest is a 3.5 y/o boy). We are located close to the UF Stadium. Email Melissa Marante at fmag11@aol.com or call (561) 313.3841

I am an Arab student and study in UF. I want someone to help teach me me English and I teach him Arabic. Email   abdullatifam@dzit.gov.sa.

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/

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Wednesday Update for September 2, 2015

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Wednesday Update for September 2, 2015

*Please send announcements for the COE Wednesday Important Information Newsletter to ss.update@coe.ufl.edu by 2pm on the Tuesday prior; confirmation that your announcement has been received will be provided

General Announcements

UF Undergraduate Mock Trial
If you are interested in sharpening your public speaking skills, traveling the country, or just being apart of an exciting extracurricular activity, the University of Florida Mock Trial Team, the Liti-Gators, is the place to be. We invite you to attend one of our informational meetings on September 1st and 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in Pugh Hall to learn a little bit more about our organization and to sign-up for an audition. All majors are welcome. Auditions will be held September 6th through the 9th. For more information, please visit www.ufmocktrial.org or contact Virginia Stanton at vstanton@ufl.edu

“SAGE Presents: “From Admission to Quals: Navigating the PhD”
Wednesday, September 9, 2015, 10:00am-11:00am; Norman Hall Terrace Room

Wondering what the next few years of your graduate experience will look like? Curious about the doctoral experience? Have some thoughts on your own experience that you’d care to share? Then join SAGE for a panel discussion featuring seasoned doctoral students from across the College of Education as they talk about their experiences from admission to the PhD program through qualifying exams. Panel discussants will share information about getting involved in research projects, choosing a committee, surviving the qualifying exam experience, and tips and tricks they’ve learned along the way to navigate the sometimes mysterious maze of graduate studies. A question and answer session will follow. Featured Panelists

ELEMENTARY, EARLY CHILDHOOD, & SPECIAL ED FULL-TIME INTERNS
If you are completing your full-time internship this FALL as an Elementary, Early Childhood, or Special Ed intern, plan to attend the Professional Orientation Seminar on Wednesday, September 9th at the Kirby Smith Board Room. The session will be from 1:30-3:00pm. Two local principals will share information about interviewing and expectations of first-year teachers. Questions will also be answered about certification.

Education College Council (ECC) meeting
Please join the Education College Council, an inter-club council representing all program areas and organizations in the College of Education, for our first informational meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 5:30 in Norman Hall, Room 2329. This meeting is open to all undergraduate and graduate students in the college who are interested in getting involved and helping to share ideas and information within the college. Committee positions are available for interested individuals. We hope to see you there!

Just Chat: Are Traumatized Students Disabled? – September 14th, 12-1pm in Norman 2329
Join Teaching for Social Justice (TSJ) for an informal lunchtime chat about newsworthy topics in education. We’ll listen to the NPR story, “Are Traumatized Students Disabled? A Debate Straight Outta Compton,” eat lunch, and just chat. All students and faculty are welcome. Click here for article or visit our Facebook page: Teaching for Social Justice.

STUDENT TEACHING APPLICATION DEADLINE SPRING 2016
If you are completing an Elementary or Special Education full-time internship in the Spring 2016 term, applications are due by Tuesday, September 15th. Please submit signed applications to Student Services, G416 Norman Hall by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, September 15th.

Standardized Testing: Education Policy and Politics (hosted by the Bob Graham Center for Public Service)
The rise of standardized testing has dominated the political discussion surrounding public education for the last decade. Nathan Crabbe, editorial page editor from the Gainesville Sun, will moderate a panel discussion on this important issue, Wednesday, September 16th at 6 p.m. in the Pugh Hall Ocora. Panelists include: Alachua County Schools Superintendent Owen Roberts, local League of Women Voters President Sue Legg and local teacher Susan Bowles and Shan Goff, Florida policy director, Foundation for Excellence in Education.

UF Graduate Student Research Day
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) held on October 27th. 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. See attachment for more information.

UF in Rome – Teach the World – Summer A: April 23 – May 7, 2016
A joint venture between the UF College of Education and the College of the Arts, Teach the World-Rome, offers students an opportunity to earn three credits for a short-term, international teaching internship. Application details, cost, and other information are located on the UF in Rome flyer.

AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship program
The American Educational Research Association (AERA) is pleased to announce the AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research. The Council of the AERA established the fellowship program to provide support for doctoral dissertation research, to advance education research by outstanding minority graduate students, and to improve the quality and diversity of university faculties. The application is due November 2, 2015.

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!

International Students: Enroll Now For Fall A 2015 Scholarly Writing
Scholarly Writing (formerly EAP 5845 and EAP 5846) is designed to help international graduate students improve their academic writing skills. The course offers the opportunity to develop the ability to write an academic paper as well as to improve sentence level vocabulary, grammar, and use of cohesive devices and other features of good quality academic literacy. For class schedule, registration, and other information, please visit http://www.eli.ufl.edu/programs/AcademicWrittenEnglish.html.

Food Drive for UF organization
Gators for Equal Opportunity is a UF organization that helps tutor kids from migrant families in Alachua County. They are collecting snacks to provide to the children at their tutoring session. Please consider dropping off a donation in the box located at Library West or at the COE library.

Alachua County Public Schools Education Student Survey
In an ongoing effort to target our teacher recruitment efforts, we ask that you that you please complete this brief Education Student Survey to collect data on students’ preferences and goals as they enter (or consider) the teaching profession. This data will be used to further refine our overall recruitment plan.

Sustainablity Adventure Programs Abroad
The GREEN Program is recruiting for 2016 Winter and Spring programs in Iceland and Peru. Click here for more information and the application.

Opportunities and Employment

Science teachers needed in Pinellas County
Urgent need for science teachers (physics, chemistry, biology, etc.). If interested, please contact Andrew Oyer, 9-12 Science Specialist, Pinellas County Schools at (727) 588-6075.

Hiring Web Development and Design Student Assistant
The CEEDAR Center in the School of Special Education, School Psychology and Early Childhood Studies is hiring a student to work as a part of our technology team. The applicant should have experience in using a CMS such as WordPress, Terminal4, or Joomla as well as familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite. He/she should also have a track record of working in diverse collaborative workgroups. The position pays $10/hr, 10-20 hours per week with flexible hours. Read more and apply at http://ceedar.education.ufl.edu/student-assistant-position

Undergraduate Seminars on Faith and Vocation
Would you like $300 to put toward your vocational development? The Christian Study Center, an organization separate from UF, is glad to offer Undergraduate Seminars on Faith and Vocation. This is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students to explore the intersection of faith and vocation with the leadership of local Christian professionals. Students who participate fully receive a $300 fellowship award to use for academic and career formation! We have great mentors committed to lead the following tracks this year: Christian Ministries, Counseling, Psychology & Human Services, Entrepreneurship, Engineering & Technology, Medicine & Health, Primary & Secondary Education, None of the Above. Applications are due Sept 8th. Visit christianstudycenter.org for more information and to apply online. Questions? Email Betsy Clover at betsy@christianstudycenter.org

Part-Time Student Services Specialist
Santa Fe College Blount Center is looking to hire a part-time student services specialist. Please see flyer for additional details and application information.

Admissions and Student Support Specialist
The Admissions and Student Support Specialist is responsible for two main areas: 1) recruitment of students through creative sources and targeted markets including telephone and online inquiries about the TeacherReady® program; and 2) holistic, success-focused training and management of a generation of personally-developed leads (e.g., current students, outside resources and networking channels and referrals). See attachment for additional details.

Interns or Practicum Students
The City of Newberry Parks and Recreation department is looking for multiple interns or practicum students for the fall semester. These students would work directly with the Programs Supervisor in organizing and running the City’s Child Development Program. Please see flyer for additional details.

Part-time MATH TUTORS needed for high-risk high school students. $10 hr. 7:30-11:30 AM Monday – Thursday or 12:30 – 4:30 PM. Friday hours a possibility. Must be proficient in the subject area; be fingerprinted (provided), and pass a criminal background check. College students/grads of all ages are eligible to apply. Please contact Penny Sirmones of MYcroSchool Gainesville (#352-379-2902)

English Tutor Needed!
Seendio.com is looking for an Online English Tutor from a U.S. college or university. English tutors will conduct 1-on-1 interactive teaching sessions from their homes with students and young professionals in China. Visit seendio.com for more information! If you are interested please send your resume to cocoshen826@gmail.com.

Balance 180 Seeking Volunteers
We are a local non-profit organization that focuses on integrating children with varying abilities through sports. This semester we are offering two separate programs and are recruiting volunteers that are excited to work with children with special needs!

The first one is our Special Olympics Young Athletes Program (YAP) that runs on Tuesday evenings 5:30pm-6:30pm. It is an inclusive program for children between the ages of 2 and 7 years old. During YAP, the athletes work on basic skills like relays, kicking, hitting, jumping, climbing, and many more. Students who are interested in this program can email Shannon Marble, our YAP Volunteer Coordinator, directly at balance180volunteers@gmail.com.

The second program is our Adaptive Gymnastics class that runs on Saturday afternoons 12:30pm-1:25pm (for kids 8-16 years) and 2:00-2:55pm (ages 2-8 years). It is a gymnastics class specifically designed for children with varying abilities. We set the gym up in 4 rotations that includes vault, floor, beam, and bars, so that our athletes can work on a variety of motor skills. The athletes have a range of disabilities including autism, Down Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, and cerebral palsy. Students who are interested in volunteering in this program can email Natalie Ziev, directly at balance180adaptivegymvolunteer@gmail.com.

Extended Day Enrichment Program
Energetic, knowledgeable people wanted to work with elementary school children doing arts & crafts, sports, dance and much more in an after school program at various schools. Please see flyer for application information.

Babysitting/ Nanny/ Tutoring

Young professional family looking for childcare for our 1 year old little guy on either Tuesday or Thursday mornings – either day is flexible from 8:30a-12:30p. And occasional evenings for both of our kiddos (our oldest is a 3.5 y/o boy). We are located close to the UF Stadium. Email Melissa Marante at fmag11@aol.com or call (561) 313.3841

Part-time Nanny after school 2-3 days per week
Duties include transportation from school to home or activities and homework help.  Bright, cheerful, independent ten-year-old with mild special needs (walks using a walker). Must have reliable transportation.  Larger vehicle preferred but not required. If interested please email name, afternoon days/hours available, and contact number to hartyallen@gmail.com

High School Math Tutor Needed
I’m looking for a math education student to tutor a 10th grade student  in Algebra II.  It’s only 1 hour/week, but might be more around test times, and you can meet in the Education Library.  Pay is $20/hour.  Interested?  Please contact me at kygress@ufl.edu or (352) 575-5457.

Babysitter Needed
I am looking for an occasional babysitter for my son, aged 11 months. A responsible sitter who loves children with their own transportation and references is required. Hours will vary based on schedule. Please contact me by email: lsell@ufl.edu

Part-time nanny needed for Fall Semester
UF faculty member looking to hire a reliable person to help during late afternoon/evening 2-4 days a week (Mon-Thurs) for the Fall Semester. Additional babysitting opportunities possible on weekends.  Duties include picking up my 8-yr old girl and 5-yr old boy from school and driving them to sports activities or to home and help with homework and light housework at home (emptying dishwasher, making lunches for next day).  My children love outdoor activities and having someone to play games or read a book with.  Prior experience as a babysitter/nanny required along with at least one reference. Experience providing transportation for children is a bonus. Contact Andrea at adlambeck@gmail.com if interested.

I am an Arab student and study in UF. I want someone to help teach me me English and I teach him Arabic. Email   abdullatifam@dzit.gov.sa.

 

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/

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