Bug Bytes - News for Purdue Entomology Students

February 15, 2017

Dates & Deadlines

Quick Look Up Guides for Spring 2017:

Critical dates for invoices, adding, and dropping classes for Spring 2017:

Quick look up Spring 2017

Spring Candidate brochure

If you are a Spring 2017 candidate, take a look at the candidate brochure, which includes important graduation dates and times

 

News & Events for Undergrads

FNR Career Fair 2/24/17

The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources is hosting the 2017 FNR Career Fair on Friday, February 24, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in Pfendler Hall.   Many students may have crossover interests in field biology, ecology, environmental education, natural resources, environmental consulting, urban forestry, or working with animals. Students are invited to keep current with the employer list and career fair details HERE.  

Summer classes at PNW, Register march 9!

Representatives from Purdue Northwest will be visiting the West Lafayette campus on Thursday, March 9 to register students for Summer 2017 classes.

 

The PNW representatives will be available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the East Foyer in Stewart Center.  During this event, West Lafayette students can register for summer classes at Purdue Northwest.

Phys 214 offered summer 2017

Physics 214 will be given during the 8 week summer session and can be taken anywhere in the world via the internet. A description is given on the Web site   

https://www.distance.purdue.edu/syllabus/phys214/

 

and the course Web site (which will be updated with minor changes for 2017) is

http://www.physics.purdue.edu/academic-programs/courses/course_detail.php?c=phys214&SEM=summer2016

 

Students receive as much help as they need with the main lines of communication being email and SKYPE

Undergraduate Research & Poster Symposium

Sign up for the University’s Undergraduate Research and Poster Symposium on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. This event is open to the public and showcases the research of undergraduate students. Applications due March 10.

 

Students must apply at www.purdue.edu/research/ugrad

 

More information can be found here.

Summer Stay Scholars

Are you ready to turbocharge your time at Purdue? Through Summer Stay Scholars, you will get ahead on credits, gain real-world experience and receive a scholarship to support it all.

 

Summer Stay Scholars is an on-campus summer scholarship for undergraduate students that combines summer coursework with an on-campus research/internship experience.

 

You will receive a scholarship to cover $2,500 of your tuition and fees (that is full tuition/fees for a resident student) for the summer and an on-campus research or internship offer to give you a head start on your career. Also, there are several housing/dining scholarships available for which all applicants will be automatically considered. For more information, visit Summer Stay Scholars

 

 

News & Events for Grads

Candidate Deadlines for Graduate Students, Spring 2017

Please reference  list below for important deadlines for Fall 2016 graduate candidates.

·         Saturday, May 7, 2016: Preliminary Exam Deadline (Doctoral Students Only)

·         Wednesday, February 15, 2017: Candidacy Deadline

·         Friday, March 3, 2017: Final Exam/Deposit Deadline for CAND 99200/99300 Registrants

·         Friday, April 21, 2017: Final Exam Deadline for CAND 99100 Registrants

·         Friday, April 28, 2017: Thesis Deposit Deadline for CAND 99100 Registrants

·         Sunday, May 12-14, 2017: Commencement (6 Divisions)

 

Students who miss any of the deadlines in red may incur a $200 Late Graduation Deadline Fee if they would like to maintain their candidate status for the spring session. Candidates who request to make updates to an already deposited thesis or dissertation, or who have been listed on the candidate roster for the same degree more than two consecutive sessions, may also incur this fee. Between now and January 13, departments have access to add CAND 99100 (general candidacy) registrations for candidates using the CRN 28641. After Jan. 13, all CAND 99100 registration requests should be emailed to gradweb@purdue.edu. Exam and Degree Only (CAND 99300/99200) registration requests should always be sent to the Graduate School via a Form 23.

 

These dates, as well as other key 2016-17 deadlines, are available online on the Graduation Deadlines Calendar webpage for your reference.

 

New Thesis Templates Available

The new thesis templates are live on the Thesis Templates Page: http://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/research/thesis/templates.html

As templates are updates, the newest versions will be uploaded to that webpage, so please check the thesis template page to be sure you are using the most recent version.

 

Update to Thesis Deposit Procedures

The Thesis/Dissertation office has updated the new Electronic Thesis Acceptance Form so that students will now receive e-mail notifications confirming their successful thesis deposits in lieu of the traditional GS Form 16 (Thesis Deposit Receipt).

 

In addition to confirming successful deposits, the e-mails will also contain useful information for students relating to a) timely payment of their thesis deposit fees, b) accessing myPurdue to view their approved electronic thesis acceptance forms, and c) how to complete our Thesis Process Survey to provide feedback that will help us improve our student services.

 

They will continue to accept hard copy thesis forms (e.g., GS Form 9, 32, etc.) until the end of this term (Fall 2016). Students who submit hard copy forms during deposits will continue to receive the traditional GS Form 16 (Thesis Deposit Receipt) via e-mail PDF attachment along with a “cc” to their respective graduate contacts.

 

Questions? Please feel to contact the Thesis/Dissertation Office for assistance.

 

Career Services

New CCO Newsletter for week of 2/12!

You will find the CCO’s Inside Track available here. Here are a few highlights for this week:

  • Apply for our Marketing and Media Internships! Deadline: Feb. 17
  • Graduate Career Hour and Negotiation Workshop!
  • Sign up for a Mock Consulting Case Interview!

Entomology Summer Position

The Entomology Department is looking for undergraduate field and lab technicians.  See attached job announcement for details.

 

Contact Sara Stack at 494-0822 or stack4@purdue.edu if you’re interested!

 

 

Scholarships & Awards

ADM AG Services Scholarship

ADM, a world leader in agricultural processing, is awarding $1000 scholarships to select college students entering careers in ag operations. Find out requirements and how to apply here.

Garden Club of America Scholarship

Every year, The Garden Club of America extends an invitation to qualified students at the undergraduate and Post graduate levels to apply for one of their 27 merit based scholarships, fellowships, internships, and awards. The GCA website at www.gcamerica.org/scholarships provides a comprehensive listing of their offerings, application requirements, deadlines, and funding levels, or see the flyer  to learn more about the botanical scholarship offerings.

 

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