Google 2008 International Model Your Campus Competition

Dear students,

The 2008 International Model Your Campus Competition has launched! We're back with another opportunity for you to show off your modeling skills -- and this time we welcome submissions from colleges and universities from all over the world.

This Spring, you and your friends can honor your home turf and hone your 3D skills by entering Google SketchUp's 2008 International Model Your Campus Competition. Simply model your school's campus buildings in Google SketchUp, geo-reference them in Google Earth and submit them by uploading to the Google 3D Warehouse to earn lasting online glory and, for the winners, an Apple iPod Touch, a Nintendo Wii Console, and a Google t-shirt and hat.


You may enter the competition if you are a higher education student. Team up with other students, or take the project on yourself. Please read the official rules before registering. The deadline for competition entries is June 1, 2008.

We can't wait to see what you create. Join our Google Competition Group to discuss issues, ideas, and solutions for modeling. Good luck and happy modeling!

Academic Presentation Skills Workshops

The Graduate School is co-sponsoring two upcoming workshops for graduate and professional students.

Presentation Skills Workshop
This will be an interactive 2 hour seminar that addresses the core issues of a good research presentation. This introductory course focuses on the structure and preparation of a talk to ensure it is clear and engaging for any audience. Topics will include identifying the focus and theme, how to create effective visual aids, and how to begin and end a talk. Refreshments served.
Tuesday April 22, 2008
12:00pm-2:00pm, Medical Biomolecular Research Building, Room 202
Register: http://cfx.research.unc.edu/res_classreg/browse_single.cfm?New=1&event_id=21522

Presentation Skills Workshop for INTERNATIONAL Students
This workshop is specifically designed for those who speak English as a second language. Topics covered will include how to effectively talk about your research in formal and informal settings, how to overcome nervousness when speaking English, skills with circumlocution (what to do when you don't know a specific word in English), and building confidence with communication. Refreshments served.
Tuesday April 22, 2008
3:00pm-5:00pm, Graduate Student Center, 211A West Cameron Ave
Register: http://cfx.research.unc.edu/res_classreg/browse_single.cfm?New=1&event_id=21513