WISEST - Women In Scholarship, Engineering, Science & Technology

SET (Science, Engineering & Technology): Young women in their high-school years are challenged to explore these three areas duing this one-day conference at the U of A.

Summer Research Project: This paid research experience at the U of A provides Grade 11 women an opportunity to learn first-hand about trail-blazing fields of study, research and diverse careers. The students' hands-on experiences are broadened by weekly professional seminars.

For more information on the WISEST Program, contact them via telephone (780.492.1842), email, or in person (295 CAB, U of A, Edmonton, T6G 2G1).

Degree in a day

UBC (Vancouver and Okanagan campuses) are hosting Degree in a Day events again this year. The event details can all be found on the events page of you.ubc.ca. These are full-day events, and students will have the opportunity to really learn about the campus, the student experience, the staff and faculty and all of the opportunities that await them as a UBC student.

A student’s day would include: A guided campus tour, information sessions, workshops and student panels, and an introduction to UBC’s facilities, student services, and resources.

If students have any questions regarding Degree in a Day or anything else, please feel free to contact us! Also, remember to check out our UBC Admissions Blog and subscribe to receive regular UBC updates!

Don't want empty pockets this summer?

Then why not get ahead of the game for great summer job opportunities with a student resume writing workshop.

To book a place, please call BGS Enterprises at 780-425-6655 or register online.

Scholarship Competition: Helping students reach their dreams

The $500 eventIQ Graduation Scholarship is now open to all Grade 12 students in Western Canada and all students have to do to qualify is write a short story about how they’ve made graduation extra special. Here is the link to the scholarship application form

We want  a short story (250 words or less) about a students’ positive contribution to graduation at their school. We’re seeking inspirational stories, such as a student arriving for a grad committee meeting after having major surgery that morning; students coming up with creative ways to create excitement around grad; twins writing a grad song together. The more inspirational or different the better!  So if you think your school has the best grad experience, and you have been a part of it…apply here. Competition for the scholarship is going to be fierce, so students may want to do something unique by linking to a video, a song or poem. No matter what they choose to do, the application form needs to be complete so we can verify their story.

The deadline for applications is June 4th, 2012 so applications should be sent in ASAP (the winner will be notified by June 12th). Access the scholarship application form here.

Looking for summer employment?

Pedalheads (www.pedalheads.ca)  is an 8 level instructional bike safety and skills summer camp for kids aged 3-14. They need cycling instructors to teach small groups of children bike safety and skills, and are looking for people who are fun, creative, dynamic and above all, responsible.

The camp runs every week of July and August, and you will be working Mon. to Fri. 9:15am – 12:00pm and 12:45pm – 3:30pm (5.5 paid hours per day), and there is also opportunity for more hours teaching private lessons if you are keen!  Please call 1-888-886-6464 for more information, or send in a resume to: Sarah@atlantisprograms.com.

Alberta Health Services - Education and Awareness

The recent deaths associated with PMMA/Ecstasy use in Alberta have raised much concern,
and continue to generate much interest in engaging Alberta's youth in discussion. From education and awareness, to support and treatment, AHS is here to help.

PMMA/Ecstasy Resources: