http://www.purduebga.orgUp to the minute news stories for the from Purdue BGA Announcments 60http://www.purduebga.org/Anouncements/AnnouncementPage40.aspxI just wanted to remind everyone about our last general body meeting which will be held on Tuesday, April 3 at 6:30pm in Rawls 1011. During this meeting will be having Monica Keys join us to host a home buying seminar, rescheduled from Febuary. We will also be unveiling BGA’s brand new website: http://www.purduebga.org. Mon, 02 Apr 2007 12:44:20 GMThttp://www.purduebga.org/Anouncements/AnnouncementPage41.aspxFellow BGA Member, Please join us for our general body meeting due to be held on Tuesday, April 3 at 6:30pm in Rawls 1011. We also have the distinguished pleasure of welcoming Monica Keys, a successful local realtor, who will present information pertinent to home buying. We look forward to seeing you thereMon, 02 Apr 2007 15:24:02 GMThttp://www.purduebga.org/Anouncements/AnnouncementPage42.aspxFellow BGA members, The annual BGA Banquet themed "Stars of Tonight Illuminating the Path for the Stars of Tomorrow" will take place on Saturday, March 31 at 6:00 in University Inn. The Banquet will feature Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski III, President of The University of Maryland, Baltimore County as the keynote speaker. For more information contact Louis Nelson Banquet Chair lnelsoni@purdue.eduMon, 02 Apr 2007 15:26:24 GMThttp://www.purduebga.org/Anouncements/AnnouncementPage43.aspxHello fellow BGA member, The Undergraduate Outreach Committee offers weekly tutorial sessions on Sundays at 5pm in AGAD 128 for Freshman and Sophomores needing help in MATH 153, 154,159 & 161, CHEM 115, 116. These sessions are done in partnership with NOBBChE. If you would like to tutor undergraduate students or help out with this effort in any way, please let us know. For additional information contact Alister McLeod Undergraduate Outreach Committee Chair aamcleod@purdue.eduMon, 02 Apr 2007 15:28:16 GMThttp://www.purduebga.org/Anouncements/AnnouncementPage46.aspxFellow BGA Member, You are encouraged to join the AGEP book club as they will meet regularly throughout the semester. For additional information see the attachment or contact Candis Musser Midwest Crossroads AGEP Secretary Mon, 02 Apr 2007 15:46:34 GMThttp://www.purduebga.org/Anouncements/AnnouncementPage47.aspxFellow BGA Member, The Positive Educational Experiences for Purdue Students (PEEPS) is offering a mini-grant opportunity for Purdue students. Specifically they are studying ways to decrease alcohol consumption and increase alcohol awareness. PEEPS recently received a grant through the U.S. Department of Education that is enabling us to provide $500 mini-grants to faculty, staff and graduate students who wish to support our PEEPS project though focus groups, awareness/education campaMon, 02 Apr 2007 15:52:29 GMThttp://www.purduebga.org/Anouncements/AnnouncementPage48.aspxFellow BGA Members, The Cecilia Zissis grant is available to PART-TIME graduate students. The Cecilia Zissis part-time graduate student grant was established in July, 1987, to recognize Dr. Zissis' 37 years of service to Purdue University and her commitment to graduate students. To be eligible for the Cecilia Zissis Grant, applicants must demonstrate academic potential as well as financial need as determined by federal financial aid standards. Eligible students must be enrolled iMon, 02 Apr 2007 15:54:13 GMThttp://www.purduebga.org/Anouncements/AnnouncementPage49.aspxFellow BGA Member, The Computing Research Institute (CRI) is pleased to solicit proposals for the PRF Special Incentive Research Grant (PRF-SIRG) program. This is a one year award (August 07 to July 08) award for a doctoral student. The proposal should address the following points: 1. A description of the proposed work (5 pages) 2. The strengths of the student to be funded. 3. The proposals should be in an area of computational research and should be interdisciplinary inMon, 02 Apr 2007 15:56:58 GMThttp://www.purduebga.org/Anouncements/AnnouncementPage50.aspxFellow BGA Members, Bellow is a brief list of the schedule for Black Week 2007 Sunday 4/15 Inspirational Service Monday 4/16 Roundtable Discussion Black is Black Aint “what it means to be me!!!!” Tuesday 4/17 NSBE Spades Tournament Wednesday 4/18NPHC Step Show Thursday 4/19 BSU-AMSS-MANRRS HIV AIDS Awareness / BGA Bowling Night Friday 4/20 BSU - NAACP Dating Game / CSA Party Saturday 4/21 Unity BBQ/Jahari Spring Show / BSU Party Sunday 4/22 BSU Ujima Celebration Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:26:48 GMThttp://www.purduebga.org/Anouncements/AnnouncementPage54.aspxJoin the Metropolitan Board of the Chicago Urban League January 11-13, 2008 at The Grand Geneva Resort for Winter Heat, our 2nd Annual Winter Ski Getaway! With over 200 young professionals from across the nation attending, you can count on having a great time. Hit the slopes and enjoy our full list of activities while taking advantage of the myriad of resort amenities. Reserve your space now! Check out the website for more information including pricing!!! Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:01:50 GMT