Global Entrepreneurship Week

 

 

 

Global Entrepreneurship Week is finally here!

I hope you are able to attend at least one, if not all, of these dynamic sessions.

 

What Are You Waiting For? Getting ready to launch your business

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Student Services Center (SSC), Room 2201

 

Entrepreneurs Unplugged Five panelists share their successes and challenges

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 4 to 5 p.m.

Student Services Center (SSC), Room 2201

http://cod.edu/programs/business/emerging_entrepreneur/pdf/entrepreneurs_unplugged_panelists.pdf

 

Side Hustle: From Idea to Income in 27 Days

Featuring Guest Speaker Chris Guillebeau, https://chrisguillebeau.com/

 

“Where Will You Go From Here?”

 

“Where Will You Go From Here?”

AFTER COD, by encouraging them to come listen to the 2017 Class of COD Distinguished Alumni discuss “Where Will You Go From Here?”

     When: Thursday, Nov 9

Time: 2-3:15pm

Where: SRC 2000

Professor Lauren Morgan will lead the alumni panel discussion about their stories from COD to exciting careers in entrepreneurship, fashion, hospitality, medicine, music, and science.

A sign-up sheet will be available for students who are attending for extra credit.

Ellen Farrow
Manager, Annual Fund and Alumni Affinity Groups

College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd. l Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-6599 l USA
phone (630) 942-4476 l farrowe535@cod.edu

 

 

LONG NIGHT AGAINST PROCRASTINATION

LONG NIGHT AGAINST PROCRASTINATION
WHEN
Thursday, November 30, 2017
6 – 10pm
WHERE
College of DuPage Library
FEATURING • Reserved Study Space • Writing Assistance •
Research Assistance • Tutoring • FREE Pizza and Beverages •
De–Stressing Breaks • Positive Environment
WWW.COD.EDU/LIBRARY
RESERVE YOUR SPOT! Limited to first 50 COD students!
SPONSORS
College of DuPage Library
Learning Commons
Office of Student Life
QUESTIONS?
Christine Kickels
Reference Librarian
LNAP 2017 Planning Team
kickels@cod.edu
630–942–2313

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Application Details

 

 

Applications are now being accepted for….

New Century Workforce Pathway Scholarships

Qualified students should be planning to enter the workforce after completing a
certificate or associate degree at COD. Two finalists will be chosen from COD and
will compete to be one of 50 students recognized nationally for a New Century
Workforce Pathway Scholarship in the amount of $1250. Monetary awards can be
used for things like furthering their education, obtaining necessary certifications
and/or purchasing tools or other trade items needed to enter the workforce.

Applications must be submitted online by
11:59 p.m. on November 12, 2017.
The instructions for submitting online are outlined below.
All students may login to the application by going to scholarships.ptk.org

Phi Theta Kappa members:

 Log in using your Phi Theta Kappa username (email at the time of membership)
and password.
o If you have forgotten your log in, follow the steps on the log in page for
“Forgot Password.”

Non Phi Theta Kappa members:
 Visit ptk.org, select “LOGIN” at the top of the screen, then click the “sign up for
free access” link located on the right side of the page.
Once you have logged in…
 Select the link that says “Begin Now” on the “Fall Scholarship Application”
 Follow the instructions to complete the eligibility quiz and application

The application is a Common Application and all Phi Theta Kappa members
may also apply for separate Phi Theta Kappa scholarships at the same time
as these scholarships.

Review of applications on campus will take place November 13-22 and two COD
finalists will be chosen and submitted for the national competition.

*Please note – the deadline listed on the website of December 1stis the deadline for
COD to submit our nominees. You must have a complete application online by 11:59pm on 11/12/17 in order to be considered for these specific award competitions.

 
If you have any questions contact Shannon Hernandez in the
Office of Student Life, SSC 1217 at 630-942-3054 or hernan@cod.edu.

 

 

Applications are now being accepted for….

 

All-USA and Coca-Cola Community College 
Academic Teams 
and
New Century Transfer Pathway Scholarships
2 finalists will be chosen from COD and will be named to the All-Illinois Academic
Team. Those two nominees will then compete nationally to be one of 20 students
chosen for the All-USA Community College Academic Team ($5000); one of 150
students named to the Coca-Cola Academic Team ($1000-$1500) and one of 50
students chosen for the New Century Transfer Pathways Scholarships ($2250).

 

Applications must be submitted online by 
11:59 p.m. on November 12, 2017.
The instructions for submitting online are outlined below.

All students may login to the application by going to scholarships.ptk.org

Phi Theta Kappa members:

 Log in using your Phi Theta Kappa username (email at the time of membership) 
and password. 
o If you have forgotten your log in, follow the steps on the log in page for 
“Forgot Password.”

Non Phi Theta Kappa members:

 Visit ptk.org, select “LOGIN” at the top of the screen, then click the “sign up for 
free access” link located on the right side of the page. 
Once you have logged in…
 Select the link that says “Begin Now” on the “Fall Scholarship Application”
 Follow the instructions to complete the eligibility quiz and application .

The application is a Common Application and all Phi Theta Kappa members
may also apply for separate Phi Theta Kappa scholarships at the same time
as these scholarships.

Review of completed applications will take place on campus November 13-22 and two
COD finalists will be chosen and submitted for the National competition.
*

Please note – the deadline listed on the website of December 1
st
 is the deadline 
for COD to submit our nominees. You must have a complete application online 
by 11:59 pm on 11/12/17 in order to have your application reviewed for 
these specific award competitions.







If you have any questions contact Shannon Hernandez in the 
Office of Student Life, SSC 1217 at 630-942-3054 or hernan@cod.edu.



 

 

The Phi Theta Kappa Fall Scholarship

 

 

The Phi Theta Kappa fall scholarship common application is now open. Although some of the scholarships are just for PTK members, there are some scholarships that are offered to any high achieving students regardless if they are PTK members.

These scholarships are available to both transfer students and those who are going to enter the workforce. The attached flyers detail the entire process for both types of and below is a brief synopsis of the 2 types of scholarship opportunities.

 

$$ for Transfer Students

2 finalists will be chosen from COD and will be named to the All-Illinois Academic Team. Those two nominees will then compete nationally to be one of 20 students chosen for the All-USA Community College Academic Team ($5000); one of 150 students named to the Coca-Cola Academic Team ($1000-$1500) and one of 50 students chosen for the New Century Transfer Pathways Scholarships ($2250).

 

$$ for Students Entering the Workforce

Qualified students should be planning to enter the workforce after completing a certificate or associate degree at COD. Two finalists will be chosen from COD and  will compete to be one of 50 students recognized nationally for a New Century Workforce Pathway Scholarship in the amount of $1250. Monetary awards can be used for things like furthering their education, obtaining necessary certifications and/or purchasing tools or other trade items needed to enter the workforce.

 

 If you have any questions contact:

Shannon Hernandez

College of DuPage

Office of Student Life

Coordinator of Student Life – Clubs and Office Operations

Co-Advisor Phi Theta Kappa

630-942-3054