EDUCATIONAL/ LEADERSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES NEWSLETTER
CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, ACADEMIES, CLASSES, CAMPS, CLINICS,
COMPETITIONS
 CAREER EXPLORATION FAIR - Construction, Cabinetmaking & Millwork
Thursday, May 14, 2015 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where:
Salt Lake Community College
4600 S. Redwood Road
C.T. Building – SE Corner
Come meet with companies and see how a career in Cabinetmaking & Millwork may be the right move
for you!
 MAY EVENTS FOR UTAH GIRLS/WOMEN
Saturday (May 9) is the Susan G. Komen Utah Race for the Cure (Breast Cancer, 5k Run/Walk). See the
following link for details: http://komenutah.org/. This will be a wonderful event!
Dr. Susan R. Madsen, Orin R. Woodbury Professor of Leadership and Ethics, Utah Valley University,
Woodbury School of Business will be speaking in the Uintah Basin on May 12 (The Confidence Crisis for Girls
& Women). Details are on the following USU site for this Roosevelt event: http://uintahbasin.usu.edu/
“SPARK: The Women in STEM Summit” will be held at The Leonardo on May 16 (9am-4pm). This is open to
women who are in high school and older. There will be a chance for mentoring in the afternoon, so they are
looking for mentors and mentees. Details are on the attachment and at the following link:
http://stemwomenut.splashthat.com/. Keynote address by Dr. Susan R. Madsen, Orin R. Woodbury
Professor of Leadership and Ethics, Utah Valley University, Woodbury School of Business.
The Community Foundation of Utah’s Women’s Giving Circle is hosting a May 28th panel titled, “Women
Unlimited: Dismantling the Messages that Erode Our Intrinsic Value.” These issues are critical to understand
for ourselves and for anyone who influences girls and women. There are only about 100 seats, so I would
encourage anyone to RSVP soon if you want to attend.
“Girls on the Run Utah” 5k event held on May 30 in SLC. This event has a great mission as well, and details
can be found online.
Women’s Leadership Institute will be in our state later this month. They will be providing valuable training
and development opportunities for women—particularly to help more women statewide become prepared
to serve on corporate boards and run/win political seats (city, county, state). If you work in business
settings, you may also be interested in the statewide corporate challenge that will be launched soon. Their
official website will be up soon, but you can get a few details here, and you can contact Pat Jones or Trish
Hatch for many more details.
Other resources available on our Utah Women & Leadership Project website and also many great posts on
our Utah Women & Leadership Blog.
 Join the Club!
Join the Lied Boys & Girls Club for after school programs:
Computer lab, gym, games room, homework help and more!
Snack and dinner served daily!
Juniors
1st through 6th Grades
Monday - Friday: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Annual Membership: $10/year
FREE Transportation from Meadowlark
Teens
Monday - Friday: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Annual Membership: $10/year
FREE Transportation from Glendale and East
Lied Club 464 South Concord (1235 West) Salt Lake City, UT 84104, 801.364.9118
BeGreatSaltLake.org
NEIGHBOR WORKS – SALT LAKE
Questions? Contact: YWSL director Nicholina Womack at 801-539-1590 ext. 108
or [email protected]
LEADERSHIP LAUNCHPAD
Hosted by AISU (American International School of Utah)
AISU is thrilled to host Leadership Launchpad, a unique leadership building opportunity
for your students, whether they have positions of leadership or are simply interested in
building leadership skills and capacity. Selected high school students from around the
valley will present on topics such as event planning, Marketing strategy, leadership and
delegation, leading with character, self-branding, and poster and flier design.
When: Saturday, May 9th
Time:
Registration check-in: 8:30 am – 9:00 am
Speaker and Workshops: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: AISU 4998 S. 360 W., Murray
Price: $15.00/student, Advisors Free
Enter promo code LEADLAUNCH on Eventbrite for a discount on your tickets.
Lunch included
Topics Include: Event Planning, Successful Campaigning, Marketing Strategies, Leading
with Character, etc.
Register:
http://aisutah.org/calender/leadership-launchpad/
Apply to be a student presenter! See above website.
UTAH STATE
Registration for Utah State University's annual event, Engineering Extravaganza, is open! Please
encourage all of your female students to attend and explore a variety of STEM fields. All of the
information for registration can be found on our website:
http://ususwe.wix.com/engr#!extravaganza/c228t
We are limited to 100 attendees who will be chosen on a first-come first-serve basis. Thank you
for helping with our efforts to reach out to girls and encourage them to study STEM.
 BYU
SOAR, or Summer of Academic Refinement, is a five-day college preparation program
that engages and informs students of the educational benefits and expectations at BYU.
ACT Prep Classes & Exam
BYU Admissions & Financial Aid Information
Meet University Advisors
Introduction to BYU Colleges & Majors
Mentoring from BYU Students
Applicants should be 2014-2015 High School Juniors, have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or
higher & be a Multicultural US Citizen/Permanent Resident needing educational
assistance.
Dates: June 22-27 & July 6-11 & July 13-18, 2015
Applications Accepted February 1 – April 30, 2015
Apply online at:
Soarapp.byu.edu
SALT LAKE TEENS WRITE
We're seeking teens who will be juniors next year for Salt Lake Teens Write, a program the SLCC Community
Writing Center runs in partnership with the Salt Lake City Public Library. Winner of the SLCC Innovation of the
Year Award in 2011-2012 and a Top-10 Finalist Winner for a National Bellwether Award from the Community
College Futures Assembly, this program pairs adults who use writing in a significant way in their daily lives and
professions with underrepresented 11th grade teens. Together, the teams work on writing within a variety of
genres throughout the academic year by meeting weekly in pairs, attending three all-group workshops, and
producing a portfolio of writing. We have a training and a kickoff celebration in the fall, and a final
celebration and publication at the school year's end.
Spy Hop Productions made a film about Salt Lake Teens Write, which is linked to our site and can be viewed
here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8Vs2bUydRQ&feature=youtu.be The program was also featured
on KUED's Contact: http://www.kued.org/?area=outreach&action=contact&day=2012-07-09, SLCC's web site:
http://vvww.slcc.edu/innovation/innovationcontest/pastwinners.aspx, and The Globe Student Newspaper:
http://www.globeslcc.com/2012/07/11/mentors-needed-to-help-salt-lake-teens-write/ In addition,
people can learn more about the program and download applications at our web site:
http://vvww.slcc.edu/cwc/salt-lake-teens-write.aspx
Our application priority deadline for teens is June 30. The application requires a teacher recommendation,
but students applying now can still get us their teacher recommendation when school starts. Could you let
your students know about this great opportunity? Thanks in advance for your help!
African/African-American College Day
If any of your students are planning to attend the African/African-American College Day here
is the link for them to register.
Register at: http://bit.ly/2015africanamerican
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS/STUDY ABROAD
SUMMER PROGRAMS
 US BASED
Berklee College of Music offers over 20 Summer Programs that inspire, transform, and equip
you with the tools to take your musicianship to the next level. With access to the pre-eminent
contemporary music community on the planet, you'll study with Berklee's prestigious faculty and spend
your summer making music with students from all over the world who share your passion. Come
experience "A World of Music" at Berklee Summer Programs.
All Programs Five-Week
Contact the Office of Summer Programs: [email protected]
USNA Summer Programs
Greetings from Annapolis! With winter halfway through and spring on the horizon, the Office of
Admissions team at the United States Naval Academy is actively gearing up to host high school
students from across the nation at our two marquis summer programs, Summer STEM Camp and
Naval Academy Summer Seminar.
Summer STEM Camp is designed to spark and cultivate interest in the many academic disciplines
which make up science, technology, engineering and mathematics. A hands-on, design-based
program, Naval Academy Summer STEM will challenge students to think scientifically, problem-solve
creatively, and work cooperatively in teams. Open to rising 9th, 10th and 11th graders, Summer STEM
is led by USNA faculty and currently enrolled midshipmen and is a great fit for students looking to
broaden their understanding of STEM study and careers.
The United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar is a fast-paced, six-day experience for high
achievers who have completed their junior year in high school. Summer Seminar teaches students
about life at the Naval Academy, where academics, athletics, and professional training play equally
important roles in developing our nation's leaders. If you have students you feel would be interested in
pursuing an appointment to one of the nation's service academies and serving the country as an officer,
encourage them to consider attending the Naval Academy's Summer Seminar.
We recognize your students have many options to fill their summer days and wish to thank you for
bringing the opportunities at the Naval Academy to their attention. If you have questions about our
programs or would like additional information or literature to share with your students, please feel free
to contact the Office of Admissions at [email protected], or (410) 293-1858.
Yale Young Global Scholars for Outstanding High School Students
Summer 2015 applications are available online and due by February 26.
Session 1 | Politics, Law, and Economics | June 23 - July 6
Session 2 | International Affairs and Security | July 9 - July 22
Session 3 | Science, Policy, and Innovation | July 25 - August 7
Want to learn more? Here are a few online resources with additional information about the program:
•Frequently Asked Questions about the program, including topics such as applicant eligibility,
application requirements, and special information for international applicants.
•
•
The profile of students who succeed in the program.
Video with student perspectives on the Yale Young Global Scholars experience.
The YYGS online application gateway is accessible here: http://globalscholars.yale.edu/apply
Email us at [email protected]
OXBRIDGE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
2015 SUMMER STUDY ABROAD
GRADES 8-12
England – Spain – France – USA – Scotland
See counseling center’s office for more information
BROADREACH COLLEGE
Study abroad programs for middle and high school students
www.broadreachcollege.com
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY COMBINED WITH HEALTH PROMOTION CURRICULUM
@ U OF U
Recently we have launched a new program that partners with the Department of Health Promotion & Education
at the University of Utah. This program is designed for high school students and occurs during the summer
season.
This new program involves 10 days of outdoor activity combined with health promotion curriculum. It is based
in Salt Lake City, Utah and our surrounding Wasatch Mountain range. 3.0 undergraduate level credits for a
letter grade are included for every high school student that participates in this program.
Information available on our website at www.MountainED.com/highschool including a link to our online
electronic application (www.MountainED.com/highschool/apply).
Open enrollment for this program is scheduled mid April. The associated webpages are not currently accessible
through our website's home page.
SCHOLARS DAY
With the end of the academic year around the corner, we are wanting to get the word out about two
things. First, we are hosting an event called “Scholars Day” on our campus for juniors on Thursday, May
21st. This will be a day where students can come see campus, learn about our undergraduate research
program and our honors program, and get a jump start on their college search. We are encouraging high
academically achieving students to join us!!! Students will have a chance to see research that is happening at
Utah State first-hand. We encourage students in AP classes, honors, who have high GPA’s, or who have
scored well on their ACT’s to join us for the day. Please help us spread the word!!! More information and
registration can be found at www.usu.edu/admissions/scholars.
CAMP NEURO – SALT LAKE CITY
Hello!
Final reminder, scholarship and standard applications are open for Camp Neuro
Salt Lake City taking place June 8th-12th, at the University of Utah School of
Medicine!
Camp Neuro, run by local medical students in 18 cities nationwide, is a 1-week
summer day camp open to high school students interested in exploring careers in
medicine.
Students may learn more and apply by visiting www.campneuro.org.