Tuesday, November 16, 2021

UGA VetCAMP 2022

 

Hello Colleague!

We’re preparing to begin accepting applicants to our VetCAMP 2022, which is scheduled for June 12-17, 2022. This program is offered to rising high school juniors and seniors and rising college freshmen to evaluate their skills and competitiveness as future veterinarians, provide mentorship and help them experience veterinary medicine as an exciting career path. It’s a great experience and the students have a lot of fun while also learning about the profession.

The application for VetCAMP 2022 will be available on our website (http://vet.uga.edu/academic/vetcamp) beginning December 6, 2021. The deadline for all application materials is January 24, 2022. Please share this information with any qualified students who may be interested in veterinary medicine.

The cost of attending the program is $900 and covers lodging, meals, instruction and social activities. Financial assistance is available to students with demonstrated need. For more information regarding scholarship opportunities, please inform your students to contact vetcamp@uga.edu once the application period has opened. They may also reach out to that email address with any general questions regarding the program.

Thank you, 

Camille Reynolds

Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

College of Veterinary Medicine | Academic Affairs Office

University of Georgia | Athens, GA 30602-1633





Friday, November 12, 2021

FAFSA Completion Workshop

 


This workshop is a completion event to assist students and families with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The FAFSA is the best way to determine what types of financial aid students are eligible to receive in college. Ms. Fleeman, the College Adviser, and GSFC Rep Ms. Brenda Vaughn will be available to assist students and families one on one. Please RSVP here if you plan to attend.



Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Summer GenCyber Warrior Academy for High School Students – No Cost Opportunity

 Summer GenCyber Warrior Academy for High School Students – No Cost Opportunity

 

Do you know a high school freshman, sophomore, or junior who is thrilled by computer science and cybersecurity? 

Please let them (or their parents) know about the annual GenCyber Warrior Academy summer camp. It is a six-day residential program on the Dahlonega campus for high school students on June 5-11, 2021, plus 16 to 20 hours of pre- and post-camp virtual enrichment activities culminating with free attendance at the Halted Hacker 2022 conference in Atlanta. Admission is competitive, there is no cost to participate, and funding is from a National Security Agency/National Science Foundation GenCyber grant.

They should apply before January 31st. To get more information and to apply, please direct them to:

https://ung.edu/cyber-operations-education/national-cyber-warrior-academy.php

If anyone needs assistance applying, or would like more information, please see Ms. Justice!