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iChallenge on the Hilltop – Ideas Due Friday, 21 October

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Here’s some info on this year’s iChallenge on the Hilltop – the Munday School of Business pitch and business plan competition.

The deadline to register new venture idea is Friday, October 21.

Students must submit an application at http://bit.ly/seuichallenge to be able to participate in the competition. We invite students from all majors with innovative concepts to compete.

Ideas can take the form of a new for-profit or non-profit business, app, product or service – or even a solution to a problem. Once the application is submitted for iChallenge on the Hilltop, students will:

  • Pitch their idea to Austin business leaders in the Ideas for Innovation Competition on Tuesday, November 8
  • Partner with faculty and business mentors to develop a plan
  • Gain an understanding of how to attract business investors
  • Present a bold plan and compete for prizes at the Business Plan Competition on Saturday, March 25

Additional details on the competition is available on our website at www.stedwards.edu/business/events. For more info, see the attached flyer or this short video with students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qp428qIW40&feature=youtu.be.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks again,

Katie

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Katie Finney
Outreach Coordinator, The Bill Munday School of Business

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Dept. of Energy Scholars Internship Program – Due 15 Dec. 2016

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Scientific research conducted through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) supports an improved quality of life for all Americans. With a mission focused on discovering solutions to power and to secure America’s future, DOE is committed to:

· Energy security
· Nuclear security
· Scientific discovery and innovation
· Environmental responsibility
· Management excellence

What is the DOE Scholars Program?

The DOE Scholars Program offers unique opportunities that introduce students or post-graduates to the agency’s mission and operations. Participants in the DOE Scholars Program gain a competitive edge as they apply their education, talent and skills in a variety of scientific research settings within the DOE complex.

Here is the link to apply.

Note that neither the Dean’s Office in the School of Natural Sciences nor St. Edward’s University are affiliated with this program.  Like all such programs that arrive in the Dean’s inbox and which are posted here, we do not vouch for the quality of the program.  Feel free to ask questions should you have them!

Active Learning Lab Updated Hours

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Greetings everyone,

Please see the below update on the expanded Active Learning Lab (ALL) hours, updated 10/12/2016. The updated schedule as been posted to the door of the ALL (JBWS 267).

For any questions regarding the ALL and its hours of operation, please contact Richard Kopec at kopec@stedwards.edu or Weston Wilson at wwilson2@stedwards.edu.

 

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Spring 2017 Registration Information

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Registration for currently enrolled or active undergraduate students begins Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016. Your specific registration start date and time is determined by your classification for registration.

Classification for registration is calculated by adding your number of completed (earned) hours to your number of currently registered hours. In the case of transfer credits, grade changes or CLEP exams, only work received by Oct. 1 in the Office of the Registrar will be considered. Waived courses are not included as earned hours.

Registration Schedule

Once your registration block is open, it will remain open until the last day to add courses for the term you are registering. Registration blocks for Spring 2017 are as follows:

Wednesday, Nov. 9

  • 8 a.m.: Graduate students

Thursday, Nov. 10

  • 7 a.m.: Senior athletes and Honors students
  • 8 a.m.: Senior undergraduates

Friday, Nov. 11

  • 7 a.m.: Junior athletes and Honors students
  • 8 a.m.: Junior undergraduates

Monday, Nov. 14

  • 7 a.m.: Sophomore athletes and Honors students
  • 8 a.m. Sophomore undergraduates

Tuesday, Nov. 15

  • 7 a.m. Freshman athletes and Honors students
  • 8 a.m.: Freshman undergraduates

Registration Status

You can check your registration status in myHilltop to verify your classification for registration beginning Oct. 5. For a smooth registration process, make sure there are no holds on your account, or other issues that would prohibit registration once your block is open. On the Academic Information tab in myHilltop under the Registration Tools section, you will find the links to these areas.

Should you have holds on your account, please contact the appropriate offices to clear them before you registration block opens. You will not be able to register for courses while there is a hold on your account.

Additional Registration Information

  • Contact your advisor for registration clearance and to obtain your Alternate PIN so you can access registration.
  • We are excited to announce that Banner XE Student Registration is now available and provides a simplified registration experience. Visit the Office of the Registrar website for additional information and tutorials.
  • If you have issues with your login or password, call OIT support at 512-448-8443. For other registration-related questions, please call the Office of the Registrar at 512-448-8747.

Steelcase Active Learning Classroom Workshop

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Learning to use the Steelcase Eno (smart board) in the Steelcase Active Learning Center (JBWN 206)

Learning to use the Steelcase Eno (smart board) in the Steelcase Active Learning Center (JBWN 206)

Our Chemistry faculty members gathered on a beautiful Friday afternoon (30 Sept.) to spend 2 hours with Steelcase representative, Marisa Sergnese, learning strategies for best leveraging the resources in our Steelcase Active Learning Center classroom in JBWN 206.  From seating configurations to collaborative groupings to using Eno (Steelcase’s smartboard tool), Marisa shared many great ideas.  Get ready students!  The Active Learning Center will become even more active and dynamic in the weeks ahead.  Thanks to Steelcase for the grant that supported the deployment of these resources at St. Edward’s!

SACNAS Chapter Coming to St. Edward’s

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Attention SEU Students:

Are you focused on a career in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)? Let SACNAS help in developing your potential!

SACNAS is an inclusive national organization dedicated to fostering the success of Chicano/Hispanic and Native American scientists, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM.

Connect with opportunities, resources, mentors, and friends that will help you thrive in your education and future career. SACNAS has a strong network of student and professional chapters, professional development opportunities, and a prestigious annual conference which affords members an opportunity to present their research and network with leaders in various STEM fields.

We are bringing SACNAS to the Hilltop and are holding an information session on Monday, October 3rd at 5:00PM in JBWS 268. Bring your friends or anyone interested in this type of opportunity.

Hope to see you there!

Dr. Burks
Dr. Toledo

SACNAS organization link: https://www.sacnas.org/

Stargazing at Wild Basin on Sept. 30, 7 – 9 pm

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Austin Astronomical Society members conduct special astronomy tours at Wild Basin, weather permitting. Telescopes for viewing are set up in the parking lot. It is recommended that you bring drinking water, a small flashlight, and good walking shoes. There will be 1/4 mile walk in the dark.  A presentation will begin on the deck of the Wild Basin Visitor Center promptly at 7pm. 

Suggested donation of $5 per adult and $3 for seniors, students and children.

RSVP required:  sign up by email with the total number of people in your group at: kimj@stedwards.edu.

Kozmetsky Center: Climate Change and National Security

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The next Kozmetsky Center event of the semester features a lecture on The Climate Change Challenge and Implications for National Security with Dr. David Titley, Rear Admiral (ret.), U.S. Navy, and Professor of Practice in the Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences at Pennsylvania State University. The event is cosponsored by the World Affairs Council of Austin and will take place on Tuesday, October 4th in Carter Auditorium from 7:00-8:30pm.

Dr. Titley is an internationally recognized expert in the field of climate, the Arctic, and National Security, and he is founding Director of Penn State’s Center for Solutions to Weather and Climate Risk.  Dr. Titley’s career includes duties as Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, Oceanographer and Navigator of the Navy, and Deputy Assistant Chief of Naval Operations for Information Dominance.  While serving in the Pentagon, Dr. Titley initiated and led the U.S. Navy’s Task Force on Climate Change.  After retiring from the Navy, Dr. Titley served as the Deputy Undersecretary of Commerce for Operations, the Chief Operating Officer position at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.  He completed his advanced graduate studies in the fields of meteorology and physical oceanography.

2016 iChallenge on the Hilltop – Pitch & Business Plan Competition

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Thanks to the support of Professor Alvarado, Dr. Altounian and a new leadership team in the Student Entrepreneurship Club, The Bill Munday School of Business is working on an enhanced pitch and business plan competition.

Now under one brand, the iChallenge on the Hilltop will include the:

  • Ideas for Innovation Competition on November 8th in Mabee Ballrooms A & B
  • Business Plan Competition on March 25th at Google Fiber

The competition welcomes St. Edward’s University students from all majors with innovative concepts. Ideas can take the form of a new for-profit or non-profit business, app, product or service.

What will students gain from participating in the iChallenge on the Hilltop? They will:

  • Learn how to turn their innovative idea into an opportunity
  • Pitch their concept to Austin business leaders
  • Partner with faculty and business mentors to develop a plan
  • Gain an understanding of how to attract business investors
  • Compete for prizes

The application to submit a creative idea is now available online.

The Bill Munday School of Business is also hosting a kickoff event to discuss the application, timeline and requirements with students:

Monday, October 3 | Mabee Ballrooms A & B | 6:30 p.m.

Additional details on the competition is available on our website at www.stedwards.edu/business/events, and attached is a flyer to share with students.

Thank you so much for supporting our iChallenge on the Hilltop competition. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Best,

Katie Finney
Outreach Coordinator, The Bill Munday School of Business
(512) 428-1093

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Note from NSCI Dean:  an NSCI student won a previous incarnation of this competition:

The MSB is pleased to announce the winner of the 4th Annual iChallenge (Fall 2014) pitch competition…

Jana Soares, Biology major (senior)

This is a special year for the Annual iChallenge competition because we welcomed entrants from all SEU Schools (in the past it was only open to MSB students).  The way the process works is that each student gets 3 minutes to pitch his or her entrepreneurial idea to a panel of judges from the Austin business community.  Jana’s idea, Gravity Crystal, is an innovative design for laboratory goggles that incorporates google glass and allows for the scientist to be able to multi-task in the lab in an efficient yet protective manner. 

Engineering Options Event Returns to NSCI – 19 Oct.

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This year’s event features guests from Washington University in St. Louis, Valparaiso University (Indiana), and Notre Dame (Indiana) and will be held in Ragsdale 338 from 5:15 – 7:00 pm on Wednesday, 19 October.  Learn about our dual 3+2 degree programs with Wash. U. and Valparaiso U., and the 4+1 Masters Degree program in Entrepreneurial Engineering with Notre Dame.  For more information, contact Michael Lykaios.

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