Transcript October 2014 GOAL Meeting

October 2014-NAI GOAL
Remind
A Reminder about the REMIND
notification system:
If you downloaded the App, you
have to turn your notifications to
ON or you won’t receive our
messages...
REMEMBER THESE TIPS GOALIES----YOU should be checking your email and the GOAL website
frequently
---YOU must tell your teachers about your plans to participate in
a GOAL IO one week in advance
---YOU should submit IO permission forms to the GOAL Office.
Interested in Photography?
History?
History Through
the Lens
Back by popular demand,
a trip through history to
the Allegheny Cemetery,
the Allegheny Arsenal,
a bootlegger’s cabin and
Lawrenceville, Pa.
WHEN:
Friday, November 21st
Sign up now ~ Spots are limited!
NAI APP THINK TANK TEAMS
Skeleton Crew:
Alex Taffe – Captain
Josh Thomas
Kevin Stiles
Byron Li
Jack O’Sullivan
Alec Ge
Remi Akindele
Nikhil Behari
Akshath Jain
Programmers:
Shane Mitnick
Hayden Stec
Gayathri Manchella
Becca Avigad
Maddie Mianzo
Natassja Lahoff
NAI APP THINK TANK TEAMS
Photoshop Graphics:
Qing Qing Sun – Captain
Vanessa Anthony
Heya Lee
Gaythri Manchella
Management Team:
Andrew Morro – Captain
Ashani Shah
Hayden Stec
Chris Fedor
Natassja Lahoff
Mona Rokh
Yuri Tamamma
Emily Wilson
Cara Schwartz
Lucie Waller
MZ Tiv
Dr. Sam Rhine has crossed the country for 30+ years
presenting information on current GENETICS RESEARCH
Contemporary topics included in past lectures by Dr. Rhine
human genetics
birth defects
AIDS
biotechnology
Date: Friday, December 5th
reproductive biology
stem cell research
cloning
cancer
Location: NASH
MEDICAL EXPLORERS
This program sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh, School
of Medicine provides participants with experiences and
information about careers in medicine and reviews various
topics for discussion and study. A registration fee of $15 is
required and that is the only cost. The lecture series has
already started by you can still attend the remaining
presentations.
If you would like to take advantage of this rich community
offering,packets will soon be available in the GOAL office which
will give more details. All lectures are at Pitt SCAIFE HALL on
Terrace Street. These are on Wednesday and Thursday
evenings from 6:00 -7:30 p.m.
MOCK TRIAL TEAM?
We are waiting to receive information on the 2014-2015
Mock Trial Simulation. When information is released we
will notifiy GOAL students via Remind and posting in the
GOAL office.
2014-2015 NAI Science Bowl Team
NAI GOAL students who are interested in becoming a member of the 2014-2015 NAI Science
Bowl Team will be required to take a qualifying exam. Any student who would like to take the
Science Bowl exam should sign up at the GOAL office. The test will be administered at NAI
during homeroom period. On the registration form please indicate if you are at NAI or NASH for
homeroom period. All students who are at NASH will have an opportunity to take this exam.
Students will be notified of the date via Remind messaging service, or posted in the GOAL
office. Please continue to check for the date.
The Science Bowl competition will take place on
Feb 21, 2015
The Pittsburgh Public Theater is looking for a few good actors.
Take on the challenge of
The Shakespearean Monologue and Scene
Contest
Sign up outside of GOAL during your lunch period.
Permission slips and additional details will be sent to you!
World Affairs Council Activities
So far this year we have heard from guest speakers on a
variety of topics including:
Germany after the Fall of the Wall - Peter Schneider
Business: Thinking Globally - Bryant Salter
Ebola Crisis - Model Global Ebola Coalition
You need to keep checking the website and paying attention
to your texts/emails from Remind 101 to stay in the loop. We
only find out about these a couple of weeks in advance. So
you won’t hear about these at the monthly meetings.
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP
CERTIFICATE
This is a very exciting NEW opportunity for students to participate in
courses and activities in the HUMANITIES AND LANGUAGES and have it
validated and authenticated. Through a range of experiences offered in
school, in the community, and by the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh,
this certificate is a means for students to develop a deep and nuanced
understanding of the world around them, prepare for a rapidly changing
workforce, and hone their leadership abilities.
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP
Certificate Requirements
Students in grades 9-11 The certificate should take two years to complete (at a minimum).
● Students must attend the Global Leadership Certificate orientation at their school (date to be
determined).
● Students (and parents) must complete an online application and sign a certificate contract
annually, acknowledging their commitment to the program.
● Students must select and successfully complete at least 12 different experiences from those
outlined in the Global Leadership Certificate Matrix. A minimum number of experiences is
required in each category.
● Students must attend a minimum of two out-of-school “global gatherings” (foreign film
screenings, international art exhibit, etc.). The World Affairs Council will organize several
gatherings each school year to allow certificate students to meet as a cohort.
● Students must submit a proposal detailing their final Awareness to Action capstone project to
World Affairs Council staff for approval within one year of beginning the certificate.
●
SIGN UP AT THE GOAL OFFICE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION!!!
MODEL EU
MODEL EU @ PITT TUESDAY DECEMBER 2
This is a great event to see if you like the format and enjoy the role
playing, collaboration, and negotiation required for success at this
event.
We have great countries: United Kingdom, Germany, France,
Greece, Romania, and Bulgaria.
Sign up in the GOAL Office if interested.
HALLOWEEN WITH GOALIES
We don’t want the fun to end so………….
Please come to the GOAL Office on October 31st
during your lunch for some fun!