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Rutgers Summer Scholars Info Session - March 13

If you are an ambitious and high achieving high school junior (or younger), you may apply to take up to two introductory-level college courses at Rutgers—New Brunswick this summer!

Visit summerscholars.rutgers.edu to learn more. You can also register for an Information Session regarding the Program on Thursday, March 13 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Douglass Campus Center.  
 

Surf Lifesaving Lifeguard Training Clinic

What? Surf Lifesaving offers training and certifications in Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, AED (defibrillator), and Blood-borne Pathogens. These certifications are all the certifications required for lifeguarding. Along with these certifications, Surf Lifesaving also offers training in pool maintenance, aquatic neck and back injuries, legal aspects of lifeguarding and workplace behavior. Surf Lifesaving also offers re-certifications in all these areas.

Who? The training course is offered to any interested people ages 15 and up.

When? The training course begins on Friday, May 2, 2014, and runs continuously through Monday, May 19, 2014, from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm on weekends and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays. An exact schedule and syllabus will be provided following your registration.  

Where? The pool segment is conducted at the Steadman Natatorium at Monmouth University. The class work is also conducted at Monmouth University. COST? The full course fee is $300. Included in the cost are the following American Red Cross certifications: Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and Blood-borne Pathogens. Surf Lifesaving also provides training in workplace behavior and sensitivity and pool maintenance. All books & materials are also included in the cost.

Visit surflifesavingnj.com to learn more about this opportunity and download the registration form. Copies of the registration form are also available from Mrs. Mellerup in the Main Office. 

Foresight Leadership & Sustainability Initiative at Oberlin College

JOIN the next generation of sustainability leaders: Motivated high school students ready to create change. TAKE PART in intensive, uniquely hands-on learning, facilitated by respected teacher-practitioners. VISIT inspiring sustainability initiatives, from community farms to corporate headquarters. DEVELOP your leadership potential. BUILD relationships with established professionals. EXPERIENCE life on one of the country's most forward-thinking campuses. FOSTER a more diverse, inclusive sustainability movement. FORGE an ongoing network to support your future education and career.

Dates: July 20 to August 2, 2014

Location: Oberlin College in Ohio

Tuition & Room Board: $3,400

Visit: foresightdesign.org/education/flsi/

Monmouth Univ. School of Science Summer Research Program

Experience a life-changing summer by working with faculty members on exciting research projects! Join other motivated students for the School of Science Summer Research Program.

This 12-week program is a challenging opportunity to work on collaborative research projects under the supervision of School of Science faculty and staff.

The program is open to undergraduate or MS-level graduate students. A limited number of openings are available for qualified high school students and incoming first-year students at Monmouth University. Most faculty research mentors who will be working with high school students are accepting rising seniors only.

Application Deadline: March 1, 2014

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