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NOVEMBER - DECEMBER, 2008
Pennsylvania Governor’s School of Excellence http://pgse.org
Did you miss the information session? You still can apply.
Stop by the GOAL office for information on any of the Gov. School programs
Current Events League – The results are in!
Top scorer for the first meet of the year was JOSH KAIB. Way
to go, Josh!
Model E.U. – Monday, December 8
University of Pittsburgh - NASH prime ministers
representing: Austria, Netherlands, FInland
38th World Affairs Institute for Student Leaders
Congratulations to Peter Joyce, Liz Lorenzi, Curt Beatty, and Lauren Gabriel—scholarship recipients from the McCandless Rotary International to attend the Institute.
Genetics Update Conference
Dr. Sam Rhine,
a leading expert on genetics education will be here on November
21 for the Genetics Update Conference. This year’s program
will focus on 3 areas: Practical Applications of the Human Genome
Project, Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering, and
An Update on Stem Cell therapy. Don’t miss this expert!
Succeeding in the Age of Globalization
Friday, December 5
Upper St. Clair High School (Leave at 8:30 and return at approx. 1:00)
Did you know that one in five U.S. jobs is tied to international trade? Or, that Southwestern Pennsylvania has more than 300 international companies from 29 different countries? Come hear a panel of prominent global business leaders to learn about intercultural skills, critical languages, new business practices, and the changing global marketplace.
Whether you plan to work abroad or never to leave the region, globalization will bring the world to you. No matter what field you’re considering — or even if you have no idea what career path you might take — our changing world means that you will need a new set of skills, knowledge, and perspectives in order to compete and cooperate with your international peers.
Hail to the Chefs!
This is going to be a two-part competition this year. In cooperation with the Family and Consumer Sciences Department, we will have live demonstrations as well as a prepared food demonstration. Students must register for the events.
Iron Chef - If you are confident in your cooking abilities,
consider registering for the NASH Iron Chef competition. Students
will prepare a dish live for the audience and will not know the
ingredients ahead of time. Iron Chefs beware! NASH is about to
challenge you with its amateur cooking masters.
Chef Fest -
Students also
have an opportunity to prepare food at home and bring in to NASH.
Appetizers, entrees, side dishes and desserts are welcome! The
event takes place December 16 and the registration deadline is
December 10. PRIZES AWARDED!! Stop in GOAL to participate and
to get details!!
KMO-- Wednesday December 3, after school
Join KMO after school in the GOAL Office and help NA reach new heights in YOUR area of expertise. AUK AUK!!!
Computational Linguistics Workshop - Are you a good problem solver? Can you discover patterns in solving puzzles? Are you analytical and logical? Do you demonstrate strength in foreign languages, math, science? If so, then consider attending the CMU Linguistics Workshop presented at NASH on December 4, Period 10-11. Stop in and sign up. Can you solve this simple linguistic problem for the Ge language?
Kukr˜ε kokoi. 'The monkey eats.'
Ape kra. 'The child works.'
Ape kokoi ratš. ‘The big monkey works.'
Ape mi mεtš. 'The good man works.'
Ape mεtš kra. 'The child works well.'
Ape punui mi piŋetš. 'The old man works badly.'
Translate the following into English:
Ape ratš mi mεtš. ________________________________________________________
Kukr˜ε ratš kokoi punui. _________________________________________________________
Ape piŋetš mi.
______________________________________________________________
CalcuSolve –
Thursday, November 6 at RMU
Model U.N. – Monday, November 10
NASH delegations will represent
Venezuela,
Vietnam, and Hungary – A few spots left
Holocaust Survivor Program 1:00 – 2:00
Wednesday,
November 12,
Avonworth
High School
Marian Lazan, Holocaust survivor and author of Four Perfect
Pebbles
QUIZ BOWL – Saturday, November 22 at Pitt
Gingerbread House Competition
Work with a group of friends or work alone and design a
gingerbread house. Be creative! Information on deadlines TBA.
This is a service project sponsored by
PPG –
proceeds to benefit Children’s Hospital.
Check out these opportunities!
Winning essayists will receive awards totaling up to $8,500. The first-place winner will be invited to accept the award at the Profile in Courage Award Ceremony hosted each May by Caroline Kennedy and Senator Edward M. Kennedy at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston.
The deadline for the contest is January 10, 2009. If I have piqued your interest, why not Google "Profiles in Courage Contest" and get more details. Like I always say...Somebody has to win these contests, why not YOU!
Topic: Confronting Crimes Against Humanity
The high number of civilian deaths caused by the war in Darfur
underscores the need for concerned governments and organizations
to find effective ways of protecting civilians from mass killing
and targeted attacks in conflicts. Although many policymakers,
experts, and practitioners recognize the need to protect civilians
from crimes against humanity, there is little consensus on the
best way to achieve that end.
Here's all you have to do: Write a 1500-word essay, discuss how
international actors (the UN, regional organizations, governments,
and/or non-governmental organizations) can improve their capacity
to implement the responsibility to protect civilians from crimes
against humanity during conflict. For more information, visit
http://www.usip.org/ed/npec/. Again, some student is
going to win this contest...it could be YOU!
What can the U.S. do to help ensure environmental sustainability?
Each year the United National Association of the USA publishes a topic and question of particular importance to the international community. This year's National High School Essay Contest on the United National focuses on Millennium Development and asks student to tackle the challenge of ensuring environmental sustainability. Students will write a letter to the president of the U.S. answering the following questions.:
Why is ensuring environmental sustainability so important? What should the U.S. do to ensure that Millennium Development Goal Seven will be reached by 2015? For more information, visit: http://unausanationalhighschoolessaycontest.com/
Apply for a
scholarship to spend next summer in Japan after your junior year
in high school. One high school student from each of the 50
states will have the unique cultural opportunity to live with a
Japanese host family and to experience the beauty of Japan.
Application Postmark Deadline is January 6, 2009
Eligibility is open to high school students with junior class standing. Students must hold a 3.0 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Applicant must be a US citizen and reside in one of the 50 states. No prior foreign language study is required. Students are responsible for a $2,000 program tuition contribution.
You must be nominated to apply -- if you are interested, stop by the GOAL Office so that we can discuss this program.
For more
information, visit:
http://www.yfu-usa.org/ao/scholarships/jusse.htm
Diplomacy
Abroad
www.nslcleaders.org
Study abroad with NSLC—Brussels, Paris, Geneva, The Hague
Presidential Classroom – www.presidentialclassroom.org
The PC Scholars Program offers students a backstage pass to the inner workings of the federal government and an opportunity to examine how current issues affect public policy. This focused view of the federal government gives PC Scholars direct access to national leaders and often inspires students to seek careers in public service.
Scholars Program
National Security in a Democracy
Science, Technology & Public Policy
Global Business & Public Policy
Law & Justice in a Democracy
Media & Democracy
Future World Leaders Summit
Lead America www.lead-america.org
Applications processed on a rolling basis—the earlier the better.
Topics: Congressional Forum, Defense & Intelligence, International Diplomacy, Business & Entrepreneurship, Medicine & Healthcare, Law & Justice
National Youth Leadership www.nylf.org
Fall and Spring session (Intense, stimulating 6-day exploration with Forum on Law and Forum on Defense, Intelligence, and Diplomacy )
C.A.U.S.E. Challenge™ High School Film Festival
Presented by
Bayer Corporation, Carnegie Science Center's SciTech Initiative
and Pittsburgh Filmmaker
TOPIC: "Mutual Impact: The Environment and You"
FORMAT: Video of 5 minutes MAX
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: March 2, 2009
See Mrs. Will for instructions and details
VOICE OF DEMOCRACY scholarship competition
Audio essay competition (3-5 min.) ($25,000 1st place scholarship + more)
All entries due on NOVEMBER 1
Topic: “Service and Sacrifice by America’s Veterans Benefit Today’s Youth by ...”
For more info: www.vfw.org (click on Community Support/Awards & Scholarships)
United States Institute of Peace (USIP) www.usip.org
Enter the 2006-2007 National Peace Essay Contest. This year's topic is "Confronting Crimes Against Humanity." Deadline is February 1, 2009