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The Next Zuck – Message from Honors Student and Founder, Amanda Quick

The Next Zuck

 

 

 

Looking for an internship or ways to get hands-on experience?

The Next Zuck is looking to fill positions for the spring semester!

The Next Zuck, is a media startup, web series and website that features college entrepreneurs, student-run startups, investors, accelerators, startup programs and more. Founded by Amanda Quick, Honors student and Crown Scholarship winner. So far, the team has interviewed college entrepreneurs at Syracuse University, Cornell University, Columbia University, Michigan State University, Ohio State University, Miami University (OH), RIT and Ithaca College. They will officially launch in mid-February.

If you’re interested in becoming apart of the team email thenextzuck@gmail.com with your name, resume, and short blurb (150 words) about your experience and interest.

The Next Zuck is looking for: Animators, Copy Editors, Video Editors, Programmers, Researchers, Social Media Gurus, a Web Director, Writers, and anyone interested in startup culture! (see below for details).

Animators – Animation team members will work with our production team to design animations for each of our web segments. Experience with animation is required. Please submit a resume and examples of work.

Copy Editors – We are looking for two copy editors who will edit stories, blog posts and “startups to watch” blurbs. Copy editors will be required to edit 3-4 stories a week as well as consult with Co-Founders and web team before posting to the website. Previous experience with copy writing is preferred for candidates, but not required. Candidates should have strong writing and editing skills. Please submit a resume and two writing samples.

Video Editors – Editors will work with our production team at the Orange Television Network. Editors will edit 1 video a week (2-3 minutes in length) and will be required to use Avid and/or Adobe Premiere. Editors should also be familiar with After Effects. Please submit a resume and links to your work.

Programmer – Will work with Web Director. Please submit a resume and links to any of your sites.

Researchers – Researchers will work with our campus team to research student startups and startup cultures prior to each of our campus visits. Research includes contacting students startups, incubators, accelerators, semester programs, unique startup events and potential partners who would be interested in being featured by The Next Zuck. Candidates should be curious, interested in startups and willing to meet with Co-Founders twice a month to discuss research and potential story ideas. Please submit a resume.

Social Media Team – The social media team will be responsible for posting and generating content to Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr and Pinterest daily. Candidates should have experience with social media in a professional manner. Please submit a resume.

Web Director – Will work with Programmer to design and keep website up to date. Web Director should be familiar with Word Press, HTML 5, Javascript and Google Analytics. Please submit a resume and links to any of your websites.

Writers – Will write 1-2 stories per month about a student startup or campus startup event. Co-Founders and researchers will provide writers with story ideas and contacts. Candidates should be curious, creative, and strong writers with good interview skills. Please submit a resume and two writing samples.

JUMP Supply Drive!

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Hello Honors Community!

Here is a message from Honors student and JUMP (Juvenile Urban Multicultural Program) member, Jacob Friesen Grant:

Remember when you were a kid and school supply shopping was one of the highlights to the start of a new school year? You begged your caretaker to take you to the store with the coolest notebooks and gel pens. If you wish that all students could have this same experience, you can start by help supporting JUMPNation at SU as we host our annual Supply Drive initiative. Help equip local students in need with the tools they need to succeed.

You can drop off your donations in the Honors suite until November 22.  Thank you for your help!

About JUMP:

Make a difference by joining an organization whose mission is to promote higher education through mentorship to 8th grade students who are at risk. If you’re interested in applying or wish to receive more information about the positions available, email jumpnationatsu@gmail.com. Applications are due Wednesday, April 17th, the day of our General Body Meeting in honor of Autism Awareness Month.

Delta Storyteller Sings a 21st Century Blues

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What is a griot?  They are the storytellers of ancient African societies who passed on the history of their people to future generations through the oral tradition. Come meet a contemporary griot, Prof. Arthur Flowers.  Using spellbinding “performance poetry,” Flowers accompanies his presentations with African instruments. You might hear about How Brer Alligator got introduced to trouble, accompanied by some blues harp or kalimba playing – you might even get drawn into some call and response.  You will certainly leave uplifted, inspired, and smiling.

Arthur Flowers is a novelist, Vietnam veteran, blues singer, co-founder of the New Renaissance Writer’s Guild, and a Memphis native. He teaches in SU’s esteemed Creative Writing Program and is a member of the Honors Core Faculty.

Monday, November 4, 6:45 p.m. Eggers 018. Refreshments will be served.  Limited to the first 30 who RSVP!

“There are those of us in African American literature who feel that we are heirs to two literary traditions, the western written tradition and the African oral one, and try in the fusion to contribute something to the evolution of both.” – Arthur Flowers

Sign-up for the storytelling!

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A Chance to Make Your Voice Heard!

UBE Let Your Voice Be Heard
UBE Let Your Voice Be Heard

Undergraduates for a Better Education (UBE) is a student group advocating for change within the University on issues such as advising, teacher quality, course availability, and internship credit and they have created a survey for students to provide feedback on their educational experience at SU. The survey can be taken here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/UBE.

UBE facilitates a connection between the students and administration. UBE will take the issues you face in your academics and advising and bring them to the administration’s attention.
They ask that you view the survey as a way to be part of creating a change and making a difference; the administration is listening, and what you have to say is important!

All answers are anonymous; only group data will be reported. You can like them on Facebook too! https://www.facebook.com/UndergraduatesForBetterEducationSyracuseUniversity

Questions or concerns? Contact Emily Ballard at emballar@syr.edu

5th SU Songwriter Showcase

Calling All SU Songwriters!

You’re invited to share your songs at the 5th SU Songwriter Showcase at Schine’s Panasci Lounge on November 30th. The SU Songwriter Showcase has drawn hundreds of students annually to listen to the best songwriting on campus, and now we want to hear your songs!

Submit mp3s or links for at least two of your original songs to susongwritershowcase@gmail.com by October 29. Open to all SU/ESF students and all music styles. Songwriters will be chosen based on the quality of the songs and performance, not recording quality.

Questions? Email susongwritershowcase@gmail.com.

Isn’t it time for your songs to be heard?

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Debate Society Looks for New Members!

The Syracuse University Debate Society (SUDS) meets every week on the first floor of the Hall Of Languages at 8pm every Tuesday and Thursday. The team also travels almost every weekend to tournaments all over the East Coast (already this year they have gone to Massachusetts, Baltimore, NYC and Pittsburgh).  No experience is necessary, and all majors are welcome!  Beginners have their own standings in the competitions, so it’s easy to get started.  And the whole team works together to help everyone do well. They are currently preparing new debaters for a special tournament in which only beginners can compete. Already, 2 of their novice (beginner) debaters have won individual and team awards at both Smith College and the University of Pittsburgh!

 SUDS competes in extemporaneous, un-researched debate about topics as varied as your imagination.  Not to mention participation in the Debate Society counts towards the Honors Program requirement of Public Presentation.  For more information, contact SUDS President David Kopel at dmkopel@syr.edu or just show up to a meeting!

Some of the gang enroute!