It is time again for Sci-Quest’s monthly Career Quest program

It is time again for Sci-Quest’s monthly Career Quest program.

The May program – Tuesday, May 4, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. – will focus on careers in Construction. This will be our last Career Quest program of the school year until fall.

These programs are designed to introduce middle, high school and early college-aged students to the high-growth career fields in the Tennessee Valley by providing them an opportunity to meet career professionals in these focus areas. We also have invited representatives of area colleges and universities to attend each event and talk with the students regarding related courses available through their campus.

There is no cost to attend this program; however, we do ask that students register so that we may plan accordingly. To register, please call 256-837-0606, ext. 252. For more information, you can visit our Web site at www.sci-quest.org.

Auburn University Info!

College of Veterinary Medicine Open House Saturday
Open House is a student-organized event to share information about careers in veterinary medicine and activities at Auburn's College of Veterinary Medicine. The event is free and open to the public. A variety of fun and educational activities are offered for all ages from a petting zoo and paleontology dig to ultrasound demonstrations and radiographs. This year's Open House is Saturday, April 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, call (334) 844-2497 or visit the Open House Web site.

Music Legend Randy Owen Headlined Ag Industry Day on April 8 Randy Owen, lead singer of the legendary country band Alabama, was on Auburn's campus April 8 talking not about music, but about agriculture. He and poultry science alumnus Randall Ennis, chief executive officer of Aviagen Broiler Breeding, spoke at Ag Industry Day. This event was a chance for high school students from across the state as well as College of Ag students to learn more about career opportunties in the field of agriculture and natural resources. Mark your calendars for next year because the second annual Ag Industry Day has been scheduled for April 7, 2011.

Auburn Places Third in FLW College Fishing National ChampionshipThe Auburn University team of Dennis Parker and Shaye Baker placed third in the National Guard FLW College Fishing National Championship on Fort Loudoun Lake April 10-12. The team placed third after catching a three-day total of 10 bass and received a $25,000 award to be shared between the university and the university bass club. Auburn's Richard Peek & Caleb Rodgers finished in sixth place, miss the top five by just 12 ounces. The national championship was a three-day nationally televised event hosting the top 25 teams in the country. FLW Outdoors, named after Forrest L. Wood, is the largest fishing tournament organization in the world offering anglers worldwide the opportunity to compete for millions over the course of 189 tournaments in 2010.
Visit campus this spring!We'd love to host you, your family or even your entire class this spring! We have a variety of exciting activities going on - Ag Industry Day, Indside Ag Hill and more! To learn more about our on-campus events go to our events page. Or set up a separate visit through our Web forms! With our 1500+ acres surrounding Auburn, cutting edge faculty and outstanding facilities - this is the tour you would hate to miss!

War Eagle,
Student Services OfficeCollege of Agriculture 103 Comer Hall(334)844-4768agstusv@auburn.eduwww.ag.auburn.edu

ACT Classes at Appleton Learning!- Improve you ACT SCORE!!!

ACT Classes for the June test will be starting in a few of weeks. In order to meet the demand, Appleton will be offering 4 classes for this test date. They still have openings in their Saturday 9-12, Saturday 1-4 and Sunday 9-12 classes. These classes begin May 1. In the past year Appleton has had the opportunity to work with some amazing students from Ardmore
and have seen many students’ college prospects completely transformed by their ability to improve their ACT score. If you are interested in enrolling in one of their classes, click on the link below enroll on-line.

http://www.appletonlearning.com/register/register-for-classes

CCC Financial Aid Awareness

April 15th- 6:00 pm in the Fire-Place Lounge (first floor) of the James Chasteen Student Center- Decatur Site (Hwy 31 North)

April 22nd- 6:00 pm in Room 33 (Old Student Center) Huntsville Campus (Research Park)

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10 Lessons Every College Student Should Learn from Mark Zuckerberg

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Limestone Children's Advocacy Center Logo Contest!

SEE MS. KIRK IF INTERESTED!
The Limestone Children's Advocacy Center is in need of a "logo". We decided that since children are our focus, we would like to have children design our logo. This contest will be opened to K-12 students who are residents of Limestone County & Athens City. We encourage students to use the media of their choice...graphic design, crayon, paint, etc....
One entry will be chosen as our official logo. This artist will receive a $300 scholarship or savings bond. Six other entries will be chosen as art pieces to be used in our center. These artists will receive $50 gift cards. All entries will receive a gift of participation.

Summer Youth Programs @ Auburn University

Summer Youth Programs @ Auburn University

Auburn University is committed to providing a rich and exciting learning environment for all participants. All of the programs listed below are taught by Auburn University faculty, which provides our participants with an opportunity to learn from some of the best in their field. We structure each academic program in such a way that the students participating get to enjoy a learning experience enhanced by fun and entertaining social activities. Be sure to check out our YouTube video!
We invite you to share these camp opportunities with your students and encourage them to consider Auburn University as their camp destination in 2010!

Architecture Camp -- June 6 - 11, 2010 & July 11 - 16, 2010
Offered to prospective students who are interested in the field of architectural design. The program is an intensive, exciting, week-long workshop that begins with basic design concepts and ends with an architectural design project. Each day will be filled with hands-on exercises, technical demonstrations, and professional guest speakers.
Participants will have studio space and access to computers. Individual attention and guidance will be given to each student. Participants will live in air conditioned residence halls and dine in campus cafeterias. In addition, students will participate in social and recreational activities. Throughout their stay on campus, they will be supervised by Auburn University staff. The camp is designed for rising 11th and 12th grade students.
The cost for this program is $595, and includes instruction, meals, lodging, and other planned social activities conducted during the week.
For more information and to register, click here.

Building Construction Camp -- June 20 - 25, 2010
Students in this camp will learn construction basics and how to integrate building design with site, climate, function, and “green” considerations. Each day will include instruction by faculty in the College of Architecture, Design, and Construction as well as hands-on activities.
This camp is an excellent starting point for teens (rising 9th-12th graders) considering a career in architecture or building science. Participants will live in air conditioned residence halls supervised by Auburn University staff, and will dine in campus cafeterias. In addition, students will participate in social and recreational activities.
The cost for this program is $615, and includes instruction, meals, lodging, and other planned social activities conducted during the week.
For more information and to register, click here.

Design Camp -- June 13 - 18, 2010
A unique program for creative young men and women who are interested in a professional career in design. The program is an intensive and exciting week-long workshop that begins with basic design fundamentals and progresses to more advanced design concepts.
Each day will be filled with hands-on design activities, technical demonstrations, and professional guest speakers. Participants will have studio space in the Industrial Design Building and will have access to photo, computer, wood, and plastic fabrication labs. Individual attention and guidance will be given to each student by participating alongside Auburn University faculty and staff.
The cost for this program is $635, and includes instruction, meals, lodging, and other planned social activities conducted during the week.
For more information and to register, click here.

Musical Theatre Camp -- July 18 - 23, 2010
Auburn University’s Department of Theatre and Department of Music have joined forces to offer a Musical Theatre Camp for students 9 - 12th grade. This innovative residential camp is designed for music, theatre, dance, and show choir students who are interested in the field of musical theatre, which includes music, dance, movement, and acting.
The program is an intensive, exciting week-long workshop. Experience a new kind of camp where students receive individual attention and guidance from faculty and Auburn Muscial Theatre staff. Camp instructors are music and theatre professionals from the Auburn University faculty. The camp will culminate with a musical theatre revue presented on the final day of the week.
The cost for this program is $675, and includes instruction, meals, lodging, and other planned social activities conducted during the week.
For more information and to register, click here.

Veterinarian Camp -- June 6 - 11, 2010 (Jr.) &
June 13 - 18, 2010 (Sr.)A new camp to be offered this summer! While at the camp, students will have opportunities to learn about the role of veterinarians in Public Health, First Aid skills for helping animals in emergency situations, anatomy, and imaging. In addition, there will be lots of other exciting opportunities for these students to experience.
The cost for this program is $635, and includes instruction, meals, lodging, and other planned social activities conducted during the week.
For more information and to register, click here.
*Please note the following grade designations for these camps:
•Junior Vet Camp 5th, 6th, and 7th grades •Senior Vet Camp 8th, 9th, and 10th grades

World Affairs Youth Seminar -- July 18-23, 2010
The Auburn University Outreach Program Office, in cooperation with the Lee County Sunrise Rotary Club, invite students who have completed at least one year of high school prior to the camp to participate in the 24th Annual World Affairs Youth Seminar. This intensive, week-long summer camp will take place during the Summer of 2010 on the campus of Auburn University. The World Affairs Youth Seminar is intended to benefit students wishing to further investigate the college decision by providing first-hand college experiences; it should also appeal to students with interest in public speaking, debate, Model UN, social studies, international affairs, current events, government, politics, leadership, and/or public service.
The cost for this program is $549, and includes instruction, meals, lodging, and other planned social activities conducted during the week.
For more information and to register, click here.

CSI: Auburn - Computer Forensics Camp -- July 19-23, 2010
At the CSI: Auburn summer camp students will gain real experience investigating computer crimes and processing digital evidence. Students will learn the basics of how computers work, how to collect and preserve digital evidence, and how to investigate computer crimes. All of the lessons taught at CSI: Auburn will be very hands-on, teaching students real investigative procedures and practices. Great for students considering a career in Information Technology, students will complete mock investigations using the same tools and techniques used by law enforcement agencies. NOTE: Students should have basic computer skills before enrolling in the camp.
The cost for this program is $40, and includes instruction, meals, and other planned social activities conducted during the week. It should be noted that this is a day camp and that lodging is not provided.
For more information and to register, click here.

TIGERs Engineering Camp -- June 6-11, 2010 (Sr.) & June 13-18, 2010 (Jr.)
Teams and Individuals Guided by Engineering Resources (TIGERs) Camps are resident summer camps designed to expose students in grades 8-11 to the world of engineering. Camp activities include workshops, tours, and lectures guided by engineers and engineering students who will answer questions about what courses students need to take in high school to prepare them for success in college and a fulfilling career in engineering. Students will also participate in a number of hands-on activities in most, if not all, of these areas of engineering: aerospace, biosystems, chemical, civil, computer science and software, electrical, industrial and systems, mechanical, materials, polymer and fiber, and wireless.
The cost for this program is $539 (Sr.) and $469 (Jr.), and includes instruction, meals, lodging, and other planned social activities conducted during the week.
For more information and to register, click here.
*Please note the following grade designations for these camps:
•Senior Engineering Camp 10th and 11th grades •Junior Engineering Camp 8th and 9th grades

For more information on these academic enrichment programs, please contact the Office of Continuing and Professional Education by calling 334.844.5100 or by e-mail at opce@auburn.edu.
Auburn University is an equal opportunity educational institution/employer. Auburn University ©February 2010. www.auburn.edu/opce
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Alabama Lions High School Leadership Forum

SEE MS. KIRK IF INTERESTED!
High School (10th-12th) students learn leadership skills at the Alabama Lions High School Leadership Forum on June 11-13, 2010 at Troy University. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS 5/11/2010.
All the information available can be found and the following website:
http://alabamalions.org/alhslf/index.html
DELEGATE REGISTRATION FORM:
http://alabamalions.org/delegateregistrationform.pdf
PURPOSE GOALS AND OVERVIEW:
http://alabamalions.org/ALHSLFpurposegoalsoverview.pdf
Forum Timeline Friday, June 11, 2010 - Delegate Registration - 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.Sunday, June 13, 2010 - Delegate Departures - 11 a.m.
Alabama Lions Opportunties for Youth Fund to award a $500 Scholarship to top Delegate, and possibly, more scholarships will be offered.
Dog Patch Olympics will be held at Camp Butter & Egg. http://www.campbutterandegg.com/
CONTACT INFORMATION ON WEBSITE:
Lions State Office700 S. 18th StreetBirmingham, AL 35233888-735-3811
E-mail:
alhslf@alabamalions.org

The Job Shadow Workplace Summer Internship at Crestwood

The Job Shadow Workplace Summer Internship at Crestwood is open to students ages 14-18. Students must commit to a 3 week session of, at least, four hours a day. For more information go to http://www.crestwoodmedcenter.com/Services/Pages/Volunteer%20Services.aspx and scroll down to Summer Teenage Volunteer Program.

ITT Tech- Parent Night

The future often seems like a very frightening situation.
What will it hold? What will it bring? There is no way of
knowing. However, a good education can help your student
create his or her own future. Furthermore, a good education
will give your young person options. To help you and your
young person discover their options, we would like to invite
you and your student out to our campus for Parent’s Night
Out where we will discuss the following topics:
• Career Focused Education
• How to Find a College that’s a Good Fit
• Find Money for College
Parent’s Night Out
When: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: ITT Technical Institute Campus
9238 Madison Blvd, Suite 500
Madison, AL 35758
Call Shalia or Kaelie at 256-542-2900 or
Email LBTaylor@itt-tech.edu to reserve your space
by Friday, April 16, 2010!
Refreshments will be served.

Find Money For College-ITT Technical Institute

Scholarship Search Workshop
If you are looking for money for college, then you don’t want to
miss this Scholarship Search Workshop. Every year millions of
scholarship dollars go unclaimed. Therefore, you need to become
very intentional and strategic about your scholarship search
priorities. If you are a high school senior or
junior, then you don’t want to miss this
opportunity. Join us for this Scholarship Search
Workshop. (Parents are invited also.)
When: Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. til 12:30 p.m.
Where: ITT Technical Institute Campus
9238 Madison Blvd, Suite 500
Madison, AL 35758
Call Shalia or Kaelie at 256-542-2900 or
Email LBTaylor@itt-tech.edu to reserve your space by
Thursday, April 15, 2010!
Workshop Topics:
• Types of Scholarships
• Scholarship Engine Registration
• Scholarship Scams
• Essays
• Tracking Scholarship Applications
• Thank You Letters
• Etc.

Summer Bridge Programs- Drake State Technical College

Applications for the 2010 Student and Adult Summer Bridge Programs are now available. The high school student session is available to rising seniors and 2010 graduates. The student session takes place Monday - Thursday, June 1 - 24 for four hours per day. The adult session is designed for those who have graduated from high school or have attained a GED with a job. That session is held Monday - Thursday for two hours in the evening. Each session will focus on exposing participants to STEM related careers as well as conducting experiments and hands on experience in the areas of biology, math, physics and computer science. Three hours of college credit are available for those who complete the entire program. A stipend of up to $544 is also available. For more information or an application, click here.

Agriculture Leadership Education Academy in April & June!

Agriculture Leadership Education Academy in April & June!
The College of Agriculture and College of Education at Auburn University and the Alabama FFA Foundation have partnered to form this one time only opportunity for selected high school students to attend the Agriculture Leadership Education Academy (ALEA). This unique program is to be conducted at Camp Chandler from April 22nd through April 24th for ALEA session I and at Auburn University from June 9th through June 11th for ALEA session II. We are looking for approximately 20 high school students to attend the sessions. Priority will be placed on students that are HS juniors or seniors starting the fall of 2010. This leadership development experience is highly interactive and is unlike any other.

For an application go to: www.ag.auburn.edu/adm/student/prospective/events/agleadershipacademy.php
Application will be accepted until all spots are full!
Please submit applications c/o: Dr. D. Mulvaney, 102 Comer Hall, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849
(334) 844-3200 or mulvadr@auburn.edu .


War Eagle,

Student Services Office
College of Agriculture
103 Comer Hall
(334)844-4768
www.ag.auburn.edu
agstusv@auburn.edu