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<Title>Congratulations Amy Fowler!</Title>
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<Summary>Congratulations to May 2012 graduate Amy Fowler! She just completed a summer program in Taiwan where she intensively studied Chinese. She has also accepted a full scholarship to a 3-years Masters...</Summary>
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<Title>Meet INDS Student Andres Camacho</Title>
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<Summary>Read about the good work Andres has been doing for children across the globe:  http://www.umbc.edu/window/shriverinterns2012.html#pic1</Summary>
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<Summary>We have really enjoyed meeting new students at freshman and transfer orientation! Welcome to INDS, and we look forward to designing, creating, exploring, and growing with you!</Summary>
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<Title>Did You Know?</Title>
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<Summary>FYI: This is from a recent email about a new QM initiative . . .   QM RFP Announcement    The Quality Matters Program is pleased to announce the availability of small grants for action-based...</Summary>
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    <div class="html-content"><h3><span>Healthy People Penn State</span></h3><span>A research conference and expo for current college juniors/seniors considering graduate school</span><br><span>Penn State University Park | October 17-20, 2012</span><br><br><span>The College of Health and Human Development and School of Nursing invite juniors/seniors from traditionally underrepresented groups with solid records of academic achievement (GPA&gt;3.25) and who are committed to research and education to attend an all-expenses-paid conference and expo to learn about opportunities for graduate study in a college whose mission is to improve the health of individuals and communities, as mandated in the nation’s Healthy People 2020.</span><br><br><span>Conference Activities</span><br><br><span>• One-on-one and group sessions with current graduate students and professors</span><br><span>• Presentations from graduate students engaged in cutting-edge research</span><br><span>• Visits with professors and to research laboratories and departments</span><br><span>• Advisory sessions on applying to graduate programs</span><br><span>• Group meals, tours, and social events with Penn State students and professors as well as students from other colleges and universities</span><br><span>Presentations</span><br><br><span>Learn about the goals of Healthy People 2020, as well as modern-day threats to health, and current research conducted in the College of Health and Human Development and the School of Nursing that are aimed at alleviating their effects, including:</span><br><span>• Aging processes</span><br><span>• Communication and cognition disorders</span><br><span>• Daily stressors</span><br><span>• Diabetes and obesity</span><br><span>• Disabilities</span><br><span>• Genetic predispositions</span><br><span>• Global health</span><br><span>• Health disparities and health policy</span><br><span>• Interpersonal relationships</span><br><span>• Leisure and hospitality</span><br><span>• Nursing</span><br><span>• Nutrition</span><br><span>• Parenting and child development</span><br><span>• Physical and recreational activity</span><br><span>• Risky environments and behaviors</span><br><span>• Substance abuse</span><br><br><span>Graduate Student Life at Penn State</span><br><span>• What to look for in a graduate program</span><br><span>• Admissions</span><br><span>• GPAs and GREs</span><br><span>• Research<span> </span></span><br><span>• Social networking</span><br><span>• Graduate work-life balance</span><br><span>Travel and Expenses</span><br><br><span>• No cost; all travel, lodging, and meal expenses will be covered by Penn State</span><br><span>Additional Information / Apply Now</span><br><span>• Visit<span> </span></span><a href="http://www.hhdev.psu.edu/gradexpo" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">www.hhdev.psu.edu/gradexpo</a><span><span> </span>or call 814-863-7519</span><br><span>• Complete the application process</span><br><span>• Application deadline: June 15, 2012</span><br><br><span>Penn State College of Health and Human Development | Office of Research and Graduate Education | 201 Henderson Building | University Park, PA 16802</span></div>
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    <div class="html-content">The Career Services Center is a fabulous resource on campus for students who are exploring career options, looking for part-time on-campus employment, or obtaining a job off-campus. Career fairs are held throughout the year, and students are encouraged to attend workshops on writing resumes, interviewing, and networking.<br><br>Visit their website and learn about:<br>- Becoming a Career Peer <a href="http://careers.umbc.edu/students/umbcworks.pdf" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>http://careers.umbc.edu/students/umbcworks.pdf</span></a><span><br></span>- Summer "Dependable Strengths" Workshop <a href="http://www.careers.umbc.edu/skills/ds.php" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">http://www.careers.umbc.edu/skills/ds.php</a><br>- Campus Jobs Fair in August<br><br>Bookmark their Calendar of Events to always stay alert to what is offered through the Career Services Center! <a href="http://www.careers.umbc.edu/news_events/calendar.php" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">http://www.careers.umbc.edu/news_events/calendar.php</a><br><br></div>
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