Tip Top Tux will be accepting applications for $10,000 in scholarships through March 1, 2018. To apply, complete the application at www.tttuxprom.com/scholarships.
Day: September 12, 2017
Robertson Scholars Leadership Program
Purposeful Leadership
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- Robertson Scholars lead with courage and conviction.
- Fearless and innovative, they inspire and mobilize others to find creative solutions to the world’s most pressing problems.
- Leadership is not just a position or title; rather, it is embodied by those who have the vision, determination, and work ethic to create positive change within their communities.
Intellectual Curiosity
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- Robertson Scholars embrace complexity and think critically.
- They understand that knowledge is more than grades and test scores.
- In pursuit of greater understanding, they become thought-leaders in their field of interest.
Strength of Character
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- Robertson Scholars act with confidence, compassion, and humility.
- They set examples for others and have the maturity and personal integrity to do what is right, even when they are in the minority.
Collaborative Spirit
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- Robertson Scholars build bridges and transcend boundaries.
- They value collective effort and shared experiences, and they embrace opportunities to learn from each other.
The application is NOW OPEN for First Years at Duke and UNC to apply to join the Robertson Scholars Class of 2020! https://t.co/v8sCf45sUP
For additional information, please visit https://robertsonscholars.org/#.
Young Arts Awards
If you are a visual, literary, design or performing artist between the ages of 15 and 18 or in grades 10 through 12 you could:
- Win a cash award of up to $10,000
- Take master classes with accomplished artists
- Become a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts
- Receive a lifetime of professional support
Apply to youngarts.org/competition. Applications are being accepted in cinematic arts, classical music, dance, design arts, jazz, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, and writing. Questions? Email apply@youngarts.org.
Omaha Area College Fair
The Omaha Area College Fair is Sunday, October 1 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the University of Nebraska at Omaha Sapp Fieldhouse. This is a great opportunity for seniors to wrap up their college selection process – and for juniors and sophomores to get started
Before attending, students should register for a barcode at NebraskaCollegeFairs.org, print the barcode or download it to their smartphone, and take it to the fair so college reps can scan it. Click here for more details. To view a list of participating colleges, please click here.
UNK’s Annual Criminal Justice Conference
The Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, is hosting its next Annual Criminal Justice Conference on Monday Oct. 2nd, 2017. It is FREE to the students, counselors or their parents. It will be held at the Student Union building, Ponderosa Room, with registration starting at 8:30 AM, Career Fair open at 8:30 AM and the conference starting at 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. In addition to the below speakers, the conference will feature different criminal justice related agencies present at the adjacent Career Fair, which students are also invited to attend.
*Please be advised that these presentations are geared to university students majoring in Criminal Justice. The presentations may be too graphic and disturbing to some students who are not interested in Criminal Justice.
UNK is able to provide you and your students a 20% discount on your meal at the Student Union for lunch. The cost for each individual will be $7.17 + tax, for an all you can eat buffet. Buses can drop students off at the Student Union and may be parked in parking lot #20 which is located in the northwest part of campus, on the road leading up to the Country Club where the State Cross Country race is held. The address is University Drive and 19th Ave. You can access a map of the university by going to unk.edu and click on quick links to campus map, or click here for the campus map. Parking is limited on campus, those bringing their own cars will be able to find parking east of campus on the adjoining city streets.
Please email Dr. Joseph Carlson with the number of students who are planning on coming. Students may come also with their parents or by themselves. For questions, you may contact Dr. Joe Carlson at 308-865-8510 or email carlsonj@unk.edu.
Criminal Justice Conference Schedule:
Monday, October 2, 2017
08:30 – 09:00 AM Conference Registration & Career Fair
09:00 – 09:15 AM Conference Welcome – Dr. Peter Longo, Dean, College of Natural & Social Sciences
09:15 – 10:30 AM Police Response to Civil Unrest, Chief Kurt Frisz, Wentzville, Missouri Police Department
10:30 – 11:00 AM Career Fair and Break
11:00 – 12:15 PM Nebraska Veterans Treatment Court
– Judge W. Mark Ashford
– Bob Blanchard, VTC Coordinator
– Jeff Lux, County Attorney
– William Harry, Public Defender
12:15 – 12:30 PM Career Fair and Break
12:30 – 01:30 PM Lunch
01:30 – 02:45 PM Emergency Response and Panel Discussion
– Kearney Police Department, Buffalo County Sherrif’s Office Emergency Support Unit
02:45 – 03:00 PM Closing