Experience discussion or research at the college level and take advantage of an opportunity to earn a scholarship to USF through the Three Rivers Symposia. Sophomore, Junior and Senior high school students interested in Biology, Chemistry, Creative Writing, Environmental Science, Literature, Math, Ministry, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology or Theology are invited to the Three Rivers Symposia. Contemporary research and theory. Group discussions. Hands-on activities. It is a day that makes a huge difference in developing interests in the Sciences, Arts and Humanities and preparing for college. Students can choose one of our two Symposia for an interactive one-day workshop that includes intriguing discussion, real-world experience and much more.
Upcoming Symposia are March 7, 2008. Application deadline is February 25, 2008 including submission of the application, letter of recommendation, high school transcripts, and registration fee. Scholarship opportunities are available for students who matriculate to USF and major in one of the School of Arts and Sciences programs.
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Scholarships from $500 to $2,500 per year, renewable annually, are available for students who plan to attend USF and major in a program in English, History, Ministry, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology or Theology.
Workshop Director: Dr. Matthew Smith
Workshop Session Instructors: Dr. Matthew Smith, Dr. Andrew Prall, Dr. Ted Remington
Mudslinging 101 looks at examples of political ads as a form of propaganda, along with ways in which parodies of these ads help us understand how to better "read" such advertisements. We'll begin by looking at some particular political ads to get a sense of the genre, then look at parodies of these ads to see how they use humor to highlight how the original ads attempt to manipulate their audience. You will then have a chance to use your own creative and comic abilities to make your own parody of a political advertisement in small groups and then share them with fellow participants.
Workshop Director: Dr. David Fleischacker
Workshop Session Instructors:
Creation, Ecology and the Environment - Dr. Adam DeVille and Sr. Anita Holzmer
Fairness & Economic Exchange Simulation - Dr. Earl Kumfer
Muslims, Catholics and the Crusades - Dr. John Bequette
In this series of three workshops students will delve into modern and medieval topics in Philosophy and Theology. Workshops will cover the Catholic teachings on creation, ecology and the environment; an ethical examination of the meaning of "fairness" using a simulation program in which students create and adjust the "rules" for economic exchange; and an exploration of the relationship between Muslims, Catholics and the Crusades.
