Enter to Win the Eckles Prize!

Do you feel like you put way too much work into that UW paper to just submit it and be done?  Did you take a class in your prospective major that required a research paper you found really interesting? Maybe you should enter that paper to win the Eckles Prize for Freshman Research Excellence. Every year, the Eckles Prize is awarded to a freshman for a research project that shows significant and meaningful use of the resources and services available at the George Washington University libraries. First year students are encouraged to submit a research project of any length or format, as well as an essay summarizing how library resources were used to complete that project.  Students should enter the one project that they feel reflects their best work of the year. If the recognition of winning the Eckles Prize isn’t enough to entice you, maybe the prizes awarded to the top 3 submissions will:

• 1st Place: $500
• 2nd Place: $300
• 3rd Place: $200

Deadline to Apply: Friday, May 16th, 2014 Submit all entries electronically to: ecklesprize@gmail.com Be sure to submit your paper as a word document, as PDFs will not be accepted. A complete application will include the following:

• Application cover sheet
• Research project
• 2-3 page Reflection essay (double-spaced, 12 point font)
• Faculty support form (found on the main website)

To Apply go to the website below to view the official instructions and criteria. http://library.gwu.edu/eckles/the-eckles-prize-for-freshman-research-excellence A selection of previous winning papers can be found at http://library.gwu.edu/eckles/the-eckles-prize-for-freshman-research-excellence/winners. Winners will be announced in late summer.  Winning students will present their papers during an awards ceremony in the fall. Email any questions to ecklesprize@gmail.com. Good luck!

Seniors — Do You Have Questions about Celebration or Commencement?

See our “Info for Seniors” section of our website here: http://columbian.gwu.edu/undergraduate/advising/resources/infoseniors

Graduating Seniors! The Commencement Fair begins TODAY!

Graduate School Mondays!

Check out the flyer for more information about the workshops about graduate school coming up this month! RSVP links below.

Undergraduate Research & Graduate School Funding: http://gsmresearchgw.eventbrite.com

Second Chances: http://gsm2ndchances.eventbrite.com

Admitted Student Reception: If you have been accepted to graduate school, please email Shonda Goward at goward@gwu.edu for your official invitation.

 

Sophomores! Major Declaration Turn-in Day is TOMORROW!

You’ve researched, you’ve attended Majors Exploration Workshops, visited the Majors Information Fair, and now you’re ready to declare your major. 

Don’t forget to turn-in your Major Declaration Form before you leave for Spring Break. 

Major Declaration Turn-in Day: Friday, March 7 in Phillips 107 

Join classmates for cupcakes, pictures, and prizes from 10am-2pm to celebrate this milestone!

Forms will be accepted all day.

Want to Speak at Commencement?

Attention Freshmen! Fall 2014 Registration Information!

Please read through the following information carefully as it has important information regarding registration for Fall 2014 courses.

All CCAS freshmen students are receiving this information because they have an advising hold – a freshman is a student with less than 30 earned (not in progress) credit hours – and this is you!

This hold will prevent you from registering for summer and fall 2014 classes.

Steps to prepare for your registration appointment with me, so I can lift your hold:

1. Log in to DegreeMAP to view your progress and what still needs to be done.  Instructions: http://columbian.gwu.edu/undergraduate/advising/degreemap#login 
2. Complete your DegreeMAP planner. Instructions: http://columbian.gwu.edu/undergraduate/advising/degreemap#planner
   1. Note: your plan does not have to list specific courses; rather, you can type in things like, “-GPAC Global” (if you want to take a course to fulfill your GPAC Global or Cross-Cultural requirement) or “-Econ elective” (if you want to try out an Econ course to see if you like it). The course schedule will be found here when it’s available:  http://my.gwu.edu/mod/pws/
3. Make an appointment online with me to review your plan for summer and/or fall 2014: http://columbian.gwu.edu/undergraduate/advising/appointments.  Please do NOT wait until the Schedule of Classes posts to make an appointment with me. You won’t have enough time to get on my calendar before registration…. Book now!
   • I can access your saved plan in DegreeMAP when you show up! We will review it, talk about your plan, and then I will lift your hold.
   • If you have not saved a plan in DegreeMAP, I will not lift your hold…

In preparation for Fall 2014 registration, make sure you confirm your registration date here: http://registrar.gwu.edu/fall-spring-schedule#fall2014

**Summer Registration begins on March 3.  Your advising hold must be lifted before you can register for summer courses, so if you’re planning to take a class this summer, please take the steps necessary to have your hold lifted prior to March 3. http://summer.gwu.edu/

Looking forward to meeting with you!

Attention Sophomores (30-44 credits)! Fall 2014 Registration Information!

Please read through the following information carefully as it has important information regarding registration for Fall 2014 courses.

If you are a sophomore with 30-44 earned hours and no declared major, please read the following:

Beginning February 3, if you have 30 or more credit hours earned and no declared major, you will have an advising registration hold.

If you want to register on your appointed registration date for summer and fall 2014, you must either:

• Submit your completed major declaration form to Phillips 107 before spring break, or
• Fill out the DegreeMAP planner and then meet and discuss your plan with me

If you have decided on your major, here is the major declaration process:

1.  Complete a Declaration of Major form with a faculty member in your chosen major: (http://columbian.gwu.edu/undergraduate/advising/declaringmajors)
2. Bring completed form to Phillips 107 front desk
3. Tell the front desk staff you are turning in this form and would like your hold lifted

If you have not decided on your major, here is the process to get your hold lifted:

1. Log in to DegreeMAP to view your progress and what still needs to be done.  Instructions: http://columbian.gwu.edu/undergraduate/advising/degreemap#login
2. Complete your DegreeMAP planner. Instructions: http://columbian.gwu.edu/undergraduate/advising/degreemap#planner
   • Note: your plan does not have to list specific courses; rather, you can type in things like, “-GPAC Global” (if you want to take a course to fulfill your GPAC Global/Cross-Cultural requirement) or “-Econ elective” (if you want to try out an Econ course). The course schedule will be found here when it’s available:  http://my.gwu.edu/mod/pws/
3. Make an appointment online with me to review your plan for summer and/or fall 2014: http://columbian.gwu.edu/undergraduate/advising/appointments.  Please do NOT wait until the Schedule of Classes posts to make an appointment with me. You won’t have enough time to get on my calendar before registration…. Book now!
4. I can access your saved plan in DegreeMAP when you show up! We will review it, talk about your plan, and then I will lift your hold.
5. If you have not saved a plan in DegreeMAP, I will not lift your hold…

In preparation for Fall 2014 registration, make sure you confirm your registration date here: http://registrar.gwu.edu/fall-spring-schedule#fall2014

**Summer Registration begins on March 3.  Your advising holds must be lifted before you can register for summer courses, so if you’re planning to take a class this summer, please take the steps necessary to have your hold lifted prior to March 3. http://columbian.gwu.edu/summer

Attention Sophomores (45+ credits)!! Fall 2014 Registration Information!!

Please read through the following information carefully as it has important information regarding registration for Fall 2014 courses.

 If you are a Sophomore with 45 or more earned hours, please read the following:

It’s time to declare your major!

Beginning February 3rd, if you have 45 or more earned credit hours, you will have a “No Major Declared” registration hold.

If you want to register on your appointed registration date for summer and fall 2014, you must submit your completed major declaration form to Phillips 107 before spring break.

Major declaration process:

1.  Complete a Declaration of Major form with a faculty member in your chosen major: (http://columbian.gwu.edu/undergraduate/advising/declaringmajors)
2. Bring completed form to Phillips 107 front desk
3. Tell the front desk staff you are turning in this form and would like your hold lifted

Once you have selected or declared your major, I can help you navigate your plan of study at GW. To schedule an appointment with me, go online to: http://columbian.gwu.edu/undergraduate/advising

In preparation for Fall 2014 registration, make sure you confirm your registration date here: http://registrar.gwu.edu/fall-spring-schedule#fall2014

**Summer Registration begins on March 3.  Your advising holds must be lifted before you can register for summer courses, so if you’re planning to take a class this summer, please take the steps necessary to have your hold lifted prior to March 3. http://columbian.gwu.edu/summer

Want to apply to SMPA? Applications Due Feb. 14th!

Any GW sophomore already in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences can apply to either the Journalism and Mass Communication major or the Political Communication major. Applications must be submitted, along with an essay, cover letter, resume and GW transcript. The spring deadline for applications is February 14, 2014.

Learn more at the information session Monday, February 3, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, MPA Room 306. Questions about the process can be sent to Associate Professor Roxanne Russell at rrussell@gwu.edu.