Hello Hughes Peoples!
“LIVE” Hughes Blog / List Serve Issues
I understand that there were some glitches with the list serve last week and students not receiving the notice. I ensured that all students that wrote me saying they hadn’t received the email were signed up for the list serve.
The blog is always on the Hughes website. I think we have the glitches fixed, but to be clear about the 411 and the list serve, scholars can expect an email weekly saying that the information has been updated for the week. When in doubt, please check the web page for the blog update.
Personal Statement Assignment
Laurel gave scholars an extension- but by TODAY, June 25th, Scholars should submit a draft of a personal statement that would be used in an admissions application for Graduate or Medical School. You can refer to this useful web link from Columbia University for information on formatting.
http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/fellowships/gettingStarted/personalStatement.php
Laurel and possibly a Director of Graduate Studies will review the statements at Cornell and provide constructive feedback.
Students receiving a stipend check, check#2 will be available this Friday for your statement. ALL scholars are expected to submit a statement by email to me (pd43).
Seminar Schedule
We have sent the 1st draft of the proposed Seminar schedule to your research mentors for their review. We plan to have a finalize schedule no later than Wednesday, June 27th. Once it is set, it will be posted online. At that point, if a scholar would like to request a change, they will have to write to their fellow scholars asking to switch with them.
Upcoming events this week
*Tuesday, June 26th, Lunch w/ Laurel, (Plant Science, Emerson, & Wing Halls). Lunch is at 12:30pm in 235 Emerson Hal. We will order sandwiches from Cascadeli delivers. If you have any dietary concerns, please let me know by tomorrow morning.
* Wednesday, June 27th, Final Chance! How to Give a Most Wonderful Hughes Talk, 4:30pm, 253 Mallott Hall. Attendance at one of these sessions is MANDATORY for scholars. At this session, Laurel will discuss the appropriate format for scholars Hughes Seminar Presentation. The seminar calendar will be distributed at this session.
*Thursday, June 28th, Lunch w/ Laurel, (Biotech III). Lunch is at 12:30pm in 180 Biotech. We will order sandwiches from Cascadeli delivers. If you have any dietary concerns, please let me know by tomorrow morning. Also, if you are not able to attend, I must know by Wednesday AM.
*Friday, June 29th, Ice Cream Social. We’ll have another tasty ice cream social here in Stimson Hall (outside facing the Arts Quad) from 4:30-5:30pm. Rain or Shine. (Inside 1st Floor of Stimson in the event of rain) PLEASE bring your mentor and lab mates. After the hot weather this week, who could say no to a scoop of ice cream?
*Saturday, June 30th- Hughes Community Service Project at Arnot Forest. This will be to make up for the missed project during our retreat on 6/4. We will be out there from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Sign up sheets will be on my door in 216 Stimson Hall. Space is limited to 12 people this weekend. Be sure to sign up. More projects are being developed for next month. ALL scholars owe me 4 hours of HUGHES community service.
Other Events of Interest:
*Thursday, June 28th, 6:30-8pm- Miniature Golf and Root beer floats at the A&W, Cortland. Erin wrote about this event last week. In order for us to do this activity, I need to hear from at least 15 people or we will cancel the trip. Folks interested, MUST email Erin by Wednesday, June 27th.
*Friday, June 29th, 7:30pm Samite in concert on the Arts Quad. Using traditional African instruments, musician, composer, and Windham Hill recording artist Samite plays the music of his native Ugandan culture. (http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/about/events/index.php?action=event&id=64)
*Possible Community Service Project with the Hangar Theatre, Friday, June 29th. We are working on a possible project for some scholars to volunteer as Ushers for this Friday evening’s performance of Beauty and the Beast at the Hangar Theatre. Stay tuned for an email with more information.
4th of July on July 2nd, 6:30pm, Lake side (Stewart Park)- Both of our programs (Hughes & CULA) will have a BBQ on the lake on Monday, July 2nd. We will grill burgers, dogs, etc, and then head over to Ithaca College for the 4th of July Fireworks extravaganza! If you are interested in going, please email me by this Thursday, June 28th, so that I can ensure I have enough food.
Summer Programs Adventure to Darien Lake, July 7th-We are finalizing plans right now for our trip to Darien Lake (http://www.godarienlake.com/) on July 7th. Right now, admission to the park, bus, and food on the way up and back is ~ $35 per person. We have a bus with 41 seats. Seats are 1st come, 1st serve. Students interested in going, must pay in cash no later than July 3rd. If you are interested in riding every roller coaster with Laurel “Dare Devil” Southard, be sure to sign up today!! Next Monday, we open this to other Summer Programs here on campus.
Travel/Leave Request forms
If folks are going to be away for a short period of time during the program, they must complete a travel/leave request form. It must be signed by your research mentor and provide dates for when you will make up the absence. The forms are in my office, and online.
On Deck Items (Information on stuff in the weeks to come):
-Final Hughes Seminar Schedule will be posted
-Community Service Projects in July
-Office Closed on July 4th for University Holiday. (The University is closed, but scholars should speak to their mentors about the lab being open and the status of their research. Questions about this- be sure to stop in and see us.)
- Hughes Alumni Talks- July 5th
- 1st Day of Hughes Seminars- July 10th
Have a good week!
Pam
