The results from the online election for E-board members have been compiled and we’ve got your 2008-2009 Scholars Student Council  Coordinators for you!!

Congratulations to the winners and thanks to everyone who ran for a position or voted in the elections! Keep your eyes out for more great ways to get involved next year! 

Administrative/Membership Coordinator:  Daniel Winegard

Community Service Coordinator: Alessandra Tarcher

Academic Enrichment Coordinators: Albert Hazan and Amanda Jaret

Academic Liaisons and BUSAC Representatives: Jonathan Fulop and Peter Spaet

Social Coordinators: Abby Milberg and Jennifer Slagus

Congrats to all!!

Attention Scholars Students

 You are cordially invited to

Time for a fun break from studying.

 It’s time to hit the bowling lanes for the last Scholars Event of the year!

 FREE BOWLING EVENT for all Scholars. This Sunday, May 4th, 2:00-3:00 pm, Old Union Bowling Lanes.

Be there, have fun!

Good luck with finals!

 Sincerely,

Your 2007-2008 Scholars Council E-Board

SOS Shelter Clothing Drive

Help the Scholars Program give back to the community by contributing clothes, toys, books, and toiletries to our donation drive for the SOS Shelter! All you have to do is drop off your donations in the boxes that will be located in your residence halls or in TU 130 in the CIW Commons.  This is a really easy way to make a big difference for people in need!! For questions, or if you’d like to help out by donating your time, contact Alessandra at atarche1@binghamton.edu

Council E-Board Elections

It’s that time of year again…election time! You have the power to run for and vote for your 2008-2009 BU Scholars E-board. These positions allow you to gain some great event planning and coordinating experience, earn some negotiable Scholars course credit, and work closely with Scholars staff and students.  We are looking for students with leadership abilities, creativity, and enthusiasm. Available positions include:

(2) BUSAC Representatives/Academic Liaisons

(1-2) Social Events Coordinators

(1) Academic Enrichment Coordinator

(1) Community Service Coordinator

(1) Administrative and Membership Coordinator 

In order to run for a position, all candidates must type an approx. 50-100 word statement explaining why they are qualified for the position and what they hope to do in the role.

On Tuesday, April 29th, anytime between 7:00-8:00pm, in the CIW Commons, all candidates must drop off in-person their written statements and at the same time meet with the current Scholars E-board for a brief 5 minute, informal chat.

Throughout that week all official candidates will be announced and voting will be held online. E-mail mallory.emerson@gmail.com with any questions, time conflicts, or concerns. Good luck to all! 

Current E-board members and bios can be found on the ‘About‘ page!

I’m working on a clothing drive, and I am interested in your help! I’ve received a lot of emails about students eager to help out (thanks for those of you who have already contacted me, I apologize for not responding to your individual emails): if you would like to participate come to CIW Commons on Monday April 14th, at 8:30pm. During the meeting we will be dividing up responsibilities to make this clothing drive successful! If you have any questions please feel free to email me at ATarche1@binghamton.edu. See you all Monday!

Hello Scholars,

As you head home for spring break, please keep this in mind: the Scholars program is having a drive for the S.O.S. Women’s Shelter. As a way to give back to women and children in need, we are having a combination toy, book, clothing, and toiletries drive. Please swing by Mallory’s office during her office hours (TU 130, in the CIW Commons) to drop off your donation. It is really appreciated and can really help make a difference.

Thanks,

Alexis Stecker

Women’s Initiative Now was co-sponsored by the Scholars Program, Hillel, and Women’s Student Union.  Thanks to everyone who participated and attended! We hope to make this a bigger and better event every year, and your help is what makes it happen!

Check out our photo album from the event by clicking the image above, and if you have any pictures from this event (or any Scholars events) please send them our way!

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Hi Scholars,

There’s no day like today…Why? Because Today is Women Initiative Now! (WIN!). WIN! is event taking place on campus Wednesday, March 5th

(today) from 1-6pm in the Mandela Room in the Old Union. This is a unique, truly meaningful event co-sponsored by Women Student Union, The Scholars Program and Hillel. Here is your chance to strive for some real campus activism. The event designed to bring fun, entertainment, and education to the entire BU campus.

Organizations will be present tabling on issues that impact women on both a local and global level and discussing ways to make an impact.

Issues include global illiteracy, women’s global health care, abuse, preventing sexual violence and many other important topics.

       SOS Shelter

       REACH

       Hillel

       BU Scholars

       MSA

       Counseling Center

       Amnesty International

       Food Co-Op

Food Co-Op will be serving food and we have live performances such as belly dancing,etc. throughout the day.

***Take Back the Night Candle Light March: Wednesday, 6pm in the Dickinson Amphitheater = A March to Stop Violence Against Women***

Susie Matucci from the SOS shelter will be telling her personal story about being a victim of abuse.

Please show your support at these events!

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Hello fellow Binghamton University Scholars,

This is Alexis Stecker, Co-President of the BU Scholars. I would like to personally invite you to join in and volunteer your time for the Women’s Initiative Now! (WIN!) event taking place on campus next Wednesday, March 5th. This is a unique, truly meaningful event co-sponsored by The Scholars Program, Hillel, and the Women’s Student Union. Here is your chance to volunteer your time and strive for some real campus activism. The event designed to bring fun, entertainment, and education to the entire BU campus. Numerous organizations will be present, tabling on issues that impact women on both a local and global level and discussing ways to make an impact. Issues include global illiteracy, women’s global health care, abuse, preventing sexual violence and many other important topics. There will be free food and live performances throughout the day.

BUT, in order to make this amazing event successful we need your help. As Binghamton University Scholars I know that each of you are not only intelligent but also have a tremendous capacity to make a real difference. We only request a 1/2 hour of your time on March 5th, but are always appreciative of more. The event takes place officially from 1:00pm – 6:00 pm in the Mandela Room in the Old Union. See below about signing up for a time slot.

We need volunteers for:

-serving delicious food

-setting up

-cleaning up

-decorating

-greeting guests (remember, this is open to the entire campus, bring your friends and your Professors!)

-advertising

-and tabling

PLEASE e-mail me ASAP: Alexis at azstecker@gmail.com to let me know which 1/2 hour time slot you would like. Slots are filling up fast. Help will be needed from 11:00am until 7:30pm. Remember, if you have a few hours to give, that would be wonderful. The more the better. I look forward to hearing from each one of you.