Robotics INFO 1505 Registration

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From: , Pat Addison >
Date: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 12:45 PM
To: Randy Stribley >
Cc: "Hans, Paul" >
Subject: Registration form

Hello Randy,
Attached is the registration form for your class INFO 1505 Introduction to Robotics. I apologize for this late date.

Return the students’ completed/signed forms to me at the address below. Parent signature required for students under 18 years of age. Tuition payment may be paid by check or credit card (refer to page 2 of form). Access College Early Scholarship (ACE) Student Scholarship Program Act may be able to fund your student’s MCC course, with courses of 1000 and higher. Applications can be found at the Nebraska’s Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education website. (refer to page 2 of the form for webpage address).

If students are enrolling, is it possible to have the completed forms and tuition returned by Friday, Feb. 8? Let me know if students are not enrolling so the class can be cancelled.

Thank you

Patricia Addison
Secondary Partnerships
Metropolitan Community College
Fort Omaha Campus-Building 7, Room 109
PO Box 3777
Omaha NE 68103-0777
402-457-2612
FAX 402-457-2373

Career Exploration Workshop - Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design

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Dear High School Councelors and Teachers,

Daily you interact with students who are on a path of exploring their passions and interests. The College of Architecture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers a summer workshop that may appeal to students who show an interest in art, design, and industrial technology. If you have students who may be contemplating a degree or career in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Interior Design, but want more information on those professions, our summer workshop may offer them more insight. Below is information on our annual workshop.

If you have a student or students who would may be interested in this camp, please feel free to pass on the information. Application materials are due April 5, 2013, and can be found here: http://architecture.unl.edu/programs/arch/hs_workshop.shtml.


General Information
Summer Workshop June 9 - June 15, 2013

What Is It?
This workshop, developed for high school students, provides a unique experience to investigate issues surrounding design and learn more about the design professions of architecture, landscape architecture and interior design. The workshop provides learning opportunities in the form of design studio explorations, seminars and discussions, field trips and video presentations. The central focus of the workshop is a design studio where design issues are explored and creative energies are nurtured. As part of the workshop students will visit professional offices, learn about various career opportunities, and develop fundamental skills necessary for the study of design.
Who Can Participate?
Students who have completed two or more years of their high school education and have an interest in architecture, landscape architecture or interior design are encouraged to apply. You do not need courses in art or drafting in order to participate. Applicants will be selected on the basis of a review of materials submitted with the application procedure. We have reserved space for 36 students in the workshop.
How Much Will It Cost?
The fee for the workshop is $585 per participant. This includes studio supplies, program fees, meals and lodging. Students participating in this residential program are supervised overnight while in the residence hall by College of Architecture staff.
How Do I Apply?
Each applicant must completely fill out the application form and provide two recommendations on the provided form from persons (other than family members) familiar with the applicant’s academic and creative ability. In addition, each applicant is to submit a 500 word essay which describes why you are interested in architecture, landscape architecture and/or interior design and why you wish to attend the workshop. Please be specific.
All application material must be received by the College of Architecture office on or before April 5, 2013. Those who are accepted must confirm attendance by submitting the $585 fee on or before May 13th. Those students not confirming by the deadline will be replaced by an alternate applicant.

Thank you for your consideration in sharing this with your students. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.

Kind regards,

Leslie Brehm
Admissions Coordinator & Advisor
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
College of Architecture
232 Architecture Hall West
Lincoln, NE 68588-0107
402-472-4065
http://archweb.unl.edu
lbrehm2@unl.edu
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NLC Scholarship Application

Will you please send this application out to all of the teachers in your area in the state? The Nebraska Logistics Council is going to give another scholarship this year for any Junior or Senior in the state who is going into the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (TDL) industry. Great opportunity for Nebraska students. Thank you for your help with this.

Ben
Ben Brachle
Distribution and Logistics Management Career Academy Instructor
Horizon High School
Millard Public Schools

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WiSTEM Camp for Papillion/La Vista

The University of Nebraska at Omaha WiSTEM (Women in STEM) organization would like to provide an opportunity for junior or senior year women interested in a future in science, technology, engineering, or math. On the third Saturday of January, February, March, and April from 9:00am-noon, we will host a camp on UNO’s campus that offers an educational, hands on learning experience as well as the opportunity to listen and interact with professionals in these fields. Please let us know if you are interested. If interested, we prefer attendance for each month’s session since we can accept only approximately 30 high school women.

Please let me know if you need anything else. raarens@unomaha.edu

Rachael Burns
Graduate Program Committee Representative, GTA
Department of Biology
University of Nebraska-Omaha
Omaha, NE 68182

Distribution and Logistics Exploring Program

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Hello counselors and teachers,
If you have students who are interested in Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics careers, NLC (Nebraska Logistics Council) Explorer Posts is sponsoring an 8-week program that allows students to dip their toe into the TDL industry. The $30 fee for any interested PLSD students will be covered. Let me know if you have any questions.

Paul J. Hans
Career Education Coordinator
Papillion-La Vista School District
420 S. Washington Street
Papillion, NE 68046
Office: 402-537-6248
Mobile: 402-690-3660
Email: phans@paplv.org

Gallup Signature Strengths
Adaptability - Input - Learner - Includer - Ideation

From: Michelle Hurt [mailto:Michelle.Hurt@lflmail.org]
Sent: Friday, December 21, 2012 2:08 PM
To: Michelle Hurt
Subject: Distribution and Logistics Exploring Program

The Nebraska Logistics Council (NLC) would like to invite you (ages14-20) to participate in an amazing opportunity to learn about the transportation, distribution, and logistics career field. You will get to experience a number of exciting activities including programming and driving forklifts, driving a semi-truck simulator, voice picking, and using satellite communication systems among other activities.

By joining the NLC Explorers Post, you will be visiting a number of companies, including but not limited to: Riekes Equipment, Cargo Zone, Werner Enterprises, Omaha Truck Center, and Oriental Trading Company.

Exact dates and times for these sessions will be made available at the kick-off meeting January 10th at 6:00 p.m., Riekes Equipment, 6703 L Street Omaha, NE 68117. Please register by Monday January 7, 2013 at www.omahaexploring.org Cost is $30.00 for an 8 week program (1 meeting a week).

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Michelle Hurt | Director

LEARNING FOR LIFE
Mid-America Council
12401 West Maple Road |
Omaha, NE 68164
D 402.514.3067
michelle.hurt@lflmail.org

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CareerSafe | Video Scholarship Opportunity

From: Katie George [mailto:Katie.George@careersafeonline.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 11:28 AM
Subject: CareerSafe | Video Scholarship Opportunity

I hope you had a wonderful holiday season.  We are excited to sponsor the third annual National Youth Safety Video Contest and felt that you would like to share with your career and tech education members.  This is an opportunity for the students to tap into their creativity to make a fun, dynamic, and most importantly, educational video that demonstrates safety in the workplace.

Students are able to work in groups of 5 and must submit their completed safety video by Marcy 1, 2013.  The winning videos will receive one scholarship as well as a cash prize for the classroom.

First Place:

$2,500 scholarship and $5,000 cash prize

Second Place:

$2,000 scholarship and $3,500 cash prize

Second Place:

$1,500 scholarship and $2,000 cash prize

For more information on our submission guidelines please visit our website.  If you have any questions you can contact our contest team at contest@careersafeonline.com.

Warmest Regards,

Katie George


>CareerSafe® Online | Safety Education for America's Future™


Katie George
Deputy Program Manager

T 888.614.7233 | F 979.260.0037
1005 University Drive East, College Station, TX 77840
http://www.careersafeonline.com

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