This program is designed to heighten awareness of the interactions between human beings and the marine environment. The award will be made on the basis of an essay describing the student s reason for wishing to participate in an ocean-going research expedition. A copy of the student s transcript, and a letter of recommendation from a current year teacher should accompany the essay. The Week at Sea takes place June 16 to June 22, 2001. Essays for the scholarship must be postmarked by May 11, 2001.
Admission is free unless posted differently.
The featured speaker is Dr. Richard Hallin, Director of Admissions at Eckerd. This will be an interesting meeting. Nationally known speakers have been invited to this conference. Collins, CO will host a number of admissions and departmental information programs during the month of March. A one day conference for high schools students interested in writing and journalism will be hosted at the UMass Boston at Columbia Point, Boston.