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Scholarship opportunities

For more information about the following, please visit the CHASS Dean’s office (Main 340):
The Mountain West Center for Regional Studies facilitates the awarding of two scholarships for Spring Semester, 2016.
 
The Garth and Marie Jones Scholarship is for a USU junior or senior undergraduate student or graduate student with high academic achievement and community service majoring in Humanities or Social Sciences, including Economics.  One scholarship will be awarded for $2,500 towards Spring Semester 2016. As per endowment specifications, applicants from the rural parts of Utah, southeastern Idaho, and southwestern Wyoming will be given preference in the selection process, but residency in these areas is not a requirement of the scholarship.
 
The Reed and Cleone Frischknecht Scholarship is for a USU senior undergraduate student or graduate student with high academic achievement, community service and an interest in a career in public service majoring in Humanities or Social Sciences, including Economics.  One scholarship will be awarded for $600 towards Spring Semester 2016. As per the endowment specifications, residents from the state of Utah will be given preference in the selection process, but residency is not a requirement of the scholarship.
 

Upcoming Lecture: “Faith-based Diplomacy as a counter to Violent Extremism”

Of possible interest:

Former Nuclear Sub Commander to Share How Faith-Based Diplomacy Counteracts Religious Extremism in World “Hot Spots”

Dr. Douglas Johnston, founder and president of the Washington D.C.-based Center for Religion and Diplomacy will speak on Tuesday, October 13th at the USU Taggart Student Center Auditorium about how his organization helped end a 21 year old civil war as well as how they brokered the release of 14 Taliban-held hostages. As they have worked to prevent violence and diffuse religious conflict in some of the most dangerous regions of the world, Johnston and his team use diplomatic “back-channels” and “faith-based diplomacy” to effect positive change where traditional diplomatic missions have failed. Johnston’s address is entitled “Faith-based Diplomacy as a Counter to Violent Extremism.” It begins at 4:30 pm.

Philosophy Club events

First, we’re going to discuss Isaiah Berlin’s “Two Concepts of Liberty” – next Thursday (9/17), 7 pm, Bull’s Head. Details and links here.

CHandJACSecond, Charlie Huenemann will present a lecture: “London, 1641: or the philosophical revolution that wasn’t”, next Tuesday, 9/15, Main 304, 4:30 p.m. Come learn about Jan Amos Comenius and the plan to make London the new Athens!

Also, there will be a planning meeting for USU’s Ethics Bowl team tomorrow at noon – not sure where; see Erica Holberg for details. Or, if you know the location, please post in comment below!