Scholarships, Phi Theta Kappa, Commencement and more in this week's Student eNews
Posted: April 12, 2016
This Week on Campus
Next All Chapter Meeting – This Thursday
Thursday, April 14, 2016. 11:30 am-12:15 pm – Downtown E303.
Graduating Class of 2016
Apply For Commencement – Apply before April 28 for reduced price
Class of 2016, did you know you have to apply to walk at the graduation ceremony? Click here for more info. The cost is $22.50 before April 28.
Cap and Gown
If you ordered your cap and gown online, you can pick it up from the student store after May 11. If you have not ordered your cap and gown, you can purchase one from the student store after May 11, while supplies last.
ASG & Student Life
Board of Trustees Meeting
ASG would like to see you at the Board of Trustees meeting. Next meeting is April 26, 2016 on the South Campus at 3 p.m.
Reduced Cost Dental
Bates has a dental clinic located at the downtown campus. It is open to private pay patients and patients with Apple Health Care. Services include: new patient exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns and extractions. All services are at a reduced fee. Open Monday –Thursday, 8 am – 3 pm. Call for an appointment 253-680-7310.
Student Clubs
Interested in starting a club? Visit our new club website bates.ctc.edu/clubs. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people who share a common interest.
Phi Theta Kappa News
Next All Chapter Meeting
Thursday, April 14, 2016. 11:30 am-12:15 pm – Downtown E303.
PTK Elections
Phi Theta Kappans, keep your eye on your email. Officer elections will be held soon. Want to apply? Email ptk@bates.ctc.edu for info.
Last Day to Accept Membership
Been invited to join PTK? You must accept membership before May 29.
Financial News
Health Care Scholarship
Spokane CyberKnife, a local cancer center, is currently offering a scholarship of $500 available to all students interested in a career in medicine. The deadline for the application is May 15, 2016. Click here to apply.
Hispanic Student Resources
Here is a guide that focuses specifically on scholarships and resources for Hispanic students, which you may find useful.
Highway Construction/Trades Scholarship
A scholarship designed to assist underserved groups (women, minorities and socially/economically disadvantaged) pursuing training in the following trades: Carpenter, Electrician, Truck Driver, Iron Worker, Laborer and Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Application Deadline: July 1, 2016. Click here to apply.
Telecommunications Scholarship
Actively seeking students in Telecommunications Trades or Labor Studies Programs for the David Podworny Memorial Scholarship through TWU-USW (Telecommunications Workers – United Steel Workers) Local 1944 Union. Click here to apply. Deadline July 1, 2016.
Nursing Scholarships
Nursing.org is now accepting applications through August 1, 2016 (midnight PST) for our three nursing scholarships:
- org’s Nurses First Scholarship ($1000)
- Bridging Your Career: The RN to BSN Scholarship ($500)
- Breaking Barriers: Scholarship for Men in Nursing ($500)
Additional scholarship details, rules and terms of service are outlined here.
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