ISU Greek Visit Day - Juniors & Seniors

FYI to those of you considering attending ISU and are curious about learning more about Greek life. 

ISU Greek Visit Day

Women - April 9

Men - April 8-10

ISU Greek Visit Day allows students the opportunity to meet current Greek students and staff members, tour campus, attend informational sessions, take part in a luncheon to learn about philanthropic causes, and tour chapter houses. Men who attend this even will also have the opportunity to stay overnight Friday and Saturday night in chapter houses. Registration is $30 per student (cost is free for additional family members) and can be done at www.greek.iastate.edu/GVD.

Dordt College IDEAS camp for HS Students

IDEAS (Investigating, Discovering and Excelling in Academics and Service): An academic/service camp for high school students.

Key things to know about IDEAS:

• Will be held June 13-17 on Dordt College's campus
• Is Open to students who are CURRENT freshmen, sophomore or juniors
• There are limited full-registration scholarships for those taking at least one Math/Stats course or one Computer Science course

What students can expect from IDEAS:

• Get to design your own camp experience by choosing 4 courses to attend throughout the week. There are 28 courses - all taught by Dordt professors- from which to choose, as well as a Service Project opportunity
• Agriculture / STEM
• Agriculture, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Nursing, Statistics 
• Arts / Media
• Art, Campus Ministries, Digital Media, Music, Theatre Arts
• Social Science / Humanities
• Business Administration, Christianity & Popular Culture, Communication, Education, History, Political Science, Psychology, Service Projects, Theology
• Praise & Worship time with New City
• Dorm life with fellow students, and fun evening activities

http://www.dordt.edu/events/ideas/

Summer Scholars Program - SDSU

• Are you a motivated high school student seeking opportunities for academic enrichment and intellectual engagement? 
• Are you curious about what it might be like to pursue an academic major at college?
• Would you like the opportunity to spend time with other talented young people on the campus of South Dakota State University? 

The Summer Scholars Program will immerse talented, motivated high school students in a week of 'college life' at SDSU. Participants will explore an array of interesting academic and research experiences, along with academic and social programs designed to help them prepare for the next step in life.

The week-long experience will include:

1. In-depth 'major' experiences in the following subject matter areas: 

• Architecture & Sociology
• Aviation
• Biology & Microbiology
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• English
• Journalism
• Music
• Pharmacy 
• Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences

2. Engaging 'general education' workshops in a wide range of academic disciplines

3. Enrichment activities including self-exploration, teamwork, leadership development and college planning

4. Visits to the university's academic and cultural resources

5. Mentoring from current SDSU college students

6. Access to SDSU Wellness Center and field trip

7. Housing in Honors Hall and meals on campus

Space is limited. All-inclusive program fee is $265 per student. Applications should be submitted by May 1st. Successful applicants will be notified of their selection by June 1st. Additional program information and online registration at www.sdstate.edu/scholarscamp

Program Schedule:

July 10 - Students arrive in late afternoon and will meet fellow participants and staff during a welcome dinner and social

July 11-14 - The week will begin with a program welcome and campus tour. Students' time will be divided between exploratory general education class/workshops and more in-depth engagement in their chosen major field of study. Evening activities will include social and enrichment programming focused on leadership, personal development and preparing for higher education. Participants will have access to campus museums, the wellness center and field trip to the Oak Lake Field Station.

July 15- Students will prepare for final presentations and 'graduation' from the Summer Scholars Program. Family members are invited to join their students for a celebratory luncheon. 

Gen Cyber Camp

What?

Learn, hack, fix, and explore cyber security.

DSU GenCyber is a Cyber Security camp designed for high school students entering grades 10 through 12. Students will participate in hands-on education sessions with DSU professors, alumni, and current students as well as other industry professionals.

The camp's main purpose is to educate and excite groups of students that may not have considered studying and working in cyber security.

Students do not need any prior background or experience in security or computers to attend.

When?

June 26 - July 1

July 10 - July 15

Summer 2016 on the DSU campus in Madison, SD. Register late afternoon on Sunday and check-out around noon on Friday. Our two camp dates are June 26 - July 1, and July 10 - July 15.

You will be in the DSU dorms Sunday - Thursday night with current DSU students acting as camp counselors. Parking is free on campus, but we will be keeping everybody's car keys during the week. No worries -- you'll be plenty busy with camp anyway!

Cost?

FREE! Yes, we said free! Just get registered so we can plan on your participation in the camp!

Dakota State has recently applied for a grant from the National Security Agency (NSA) and National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop and host a cyber security camp. The grant will allow DSU to host nearly 200 students on-campus for the camp at no cost to the student.

We're also going to load you up with some epic gear from the camp! All sorts of goodies will be yours to keep from the week.

For more info, email info@gencyber.camp / https://gencyber.camp/

SHARING CULTURES, CHANGING LIVES

Bring the world into your family, host an international student! 

Each year, EF High School Exchange Year connects thousands of international exchange students with caring host families across the United States. They cultures together, open communities to the wider world, and create lifelong friendships that span the globe. And you can be a part of it!

If you are interested in hosting a foreign exchange student for the 2016-2017 academic school year, please let me know! 

ILCC Aviation Day

Students interested in this opportunity should fill out registration forms located in the HS office and turn into me by April 7th! 

U of Iowa Mini Medical School

The Cancer Puzzle: Putting the Pieces Together
Monday, March 28th, 6:30-7:30pm
Okoboji Arrowwood Hotel & Conference Center

Cancer is a complex disease, and genetics is an important part of the puzzle. Genes are the intricate pieces of DNA inside each of our cells that tell them how to work properly. Changes to these genes - known as mutations-can lead to cancer when genetic mutations cause cells to divide and grow out of control.

In this special statewide Mini Medical School presentation, cancer researcher, Adam Dupuy, PhD, at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, will discuss the role genetic mutations play in the development of cancer cells and tumors, how cancer spreads, and how it responds to treatments. Join us to learn more about how cancer-causing genes can lead to new cancer therapies that are both precise and personalized for each patient.

This FREE educational program has limited space, registration is required. Register Today: medicine.uiowa.edu/community or call 877-MED-IOWA

You do not need science or medical background to participate. Please invite friends, family, students, educators, colleagues and retirees to join you at this special program. 

Free Summer College Credit Opportunity

​Minnesota West Community & Technical College has received funding from the Blandin Foundation for high school students grades 9-12 to participate in a 2 credit Digital Literacy class. 

Interested students must fill out the application and return to:

Roxanne Hayenga
1450 Collegeway
Worthington MN 56187
or email roxanne.hayenga@mnwest.edu before March 15, 2016.

Students are required to come to the Worthington campus on Saturday, May 28, 2016 for an orientation session. The rest of the class can be accessed online. This course will encourage students to communicate, from a distance, with instructor, mentor, tutors and peers as part of the class team and introduces students to the basic elements of Digital Literacy as they develop the technology proficiency, information literacy, and media literacy necessary for safe use of digital technologies vital for success in post-secondary settings as well as the 21st Century workforce.