- University News Archive - 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock /news-archive/tag/scholarships/ 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:31:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Half-Off Tuition and Fees Available for Incoming Freshmen at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock /news-archive/2022/08/10/half-off-tuition-and-fees/ Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:31:43 +0000 /news/?p=81986 ... Half-Off Tuition and Fees Available for Incoming Freshmen at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock]]> 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock is offering first-time freshmen and freshmen with 11 or fewer transfer credit hours who enroll for the fall 2022 semester a scholarship that covers half of their in-state tuition and fees for the upcoming 2022-23 school year. The scholarship is available to the first 1,000 students and is valued at up to $5,000 per academic year. It is funded through a combination of private and institutional funds. 鈥溙切腣log传媒 Little Rock continues to prioritize affordability and student success, and these initiatives resonate with our students and their families,” said Dr. Cody Decker, vice chancellor for student affairs and chief data officer. “Preliminary enrollment data for fall 2022 indicates an increase in applications, admittances, and enrollments for both freshmen and transfer students at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. ” Overall undergraduate applications are up 6% (223 students), admits are up 7% (177 students), and overall enrollment of new undergraduates is up 6% (60 students). The largest increases are in first-time freshmen and transfer students, which have seen a 21% and a 10% increase, respectively. The scholarship is available to freshmen who are unconditionally admitted to 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock and enroll in at least 12 credit hours for the fall semester. No additional application is needed. Students who earn a 2.25 GPA or higher during the fall semester and enroll in 12 or more credit hours for the spring semester may renew the scholarship. The student success initiative is aimed at strengthening 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 promise to provide an affordable education to more students while making more Arkansans aware of the world-class educational opportunities provided at the state鈥檚 only metropolitan university. Located in the heart of the capital city, 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock is steps away from the state鈥檚 best career, cultural, and entertainment opportunities. Recipients of the scholarship are also eligible for half-off tuition and fees for their sophomore year during the 2023-24 school year if they earn a 2.25 cumulative GPA and successfully complete 24 credit hours during their freshman year of college. For more information, students may visit the scholarship website or contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at financialaid@ualr.edu or 501-916-3035.]]> 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Bookstore seeks applications for 2021 Book Grant Awards /news-archive/2020/11/23/ua-little-rock-bookstore-seeks-applications-for-2021-book-grant-awards/ Mon, 23 Nov 2020 14:06:17 +0000 /news/?p=77967 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Bookstore seeks applications for 2021 Book Grant Awards]]> The bookstore will award $500 scholarships to 50 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock students through its 2021 Book Grant Awards. The Bookstore Advisory Committee will consider academic achievement, leadership, community service, and financial need when selecting the winners. The scholarship is open to undergraduate students who have completed nine credit hours and graduate students who have completed six credit hours. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.听Previous Book Grant Award recipients are not eligible. Interested students can apply for the scholarship by filling out the . The deadline to apply is Friday, Dec. 4. Contact Bookstore Manager Brenda Thomas at 501-569-3245 or brthomas2@ualr.edu for more information.]]> 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Sees Unprecedented Interest in Scholarships for Fall 2020 /news-archive/2020/08/04/unprecedented-scholarships-interest-fall-2020/ Tue, 04 Aug 2020 22:21:05 +0000 /news/?p=77295 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Sees Unprecedented Interest in Scholarships for Fall 2020]]> Due to an unprecedented demand in scholarships, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock announced the merit-based scholarship deadline has been extended for new students to Aug. 17. As of the original Aug. 1 deadline, a record-breaking number of more than 1,900 applications were received. These scholarships are made possible in part by the recent largest-ever anonymous donation to help students achieve a world-class education at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. 鈥淒ue to the overwhelming demand for scholarships, we are excited to extend the deadline to accommodate first-time and transfer students,鈥 said 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Chancellor Christina Drale. 鈥淚n this economic downturn, many are still deciding if they can go to school, and this extension will increase this opportunity. Our transformational strategy and tremendous community support allow us to provide much-needed support to students.鈥 Both transfer and first-time students applying for merit-based scholarships are eligible for this deadline extension as the university prepares its online and in-person classes for the Fall 2020 semester. 鈥We are eager to award the scholarships and by extending our deadline we continue to create opportunities for student success,鈥 said Jonathan Coleman, director of financial aid and scholarships at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. 鈥淭he response has been very clear. Scholarships are more important than ever.鈥 New and transfer students will be considered for scholarships by simply applying for admission. No further forms are needed. 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock will begin awarding scholarships following the extended deadline as students gear up to get back to learning.听 鈥淗istorical trends show an increase in demand for higher education during economic downturns such as this,鈥 said Dr. Michael Pakko, chief economist and state economic forecaster at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. 鈥淭hat interest is clearly translating to a need for scholarships and increased applications. 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock is uniquely positioned to offer exactly what is needed at this time.鈥 To learn more about the resources available and how the university supports student success, visit 糖心Vlog传媒LR.edu/scholarships/.]]> 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Increases Transformational Scholarship Opportunities for Students for Fall Semester /news-archive/2020/06/25/transformational-scholarship-opportunities/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 14:59:12 +0000 /news/?p=77122 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Increases Transformational Scholarship Opportunities for Students for Fall Semester]]> The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has set an Aug. 1 deadline for new and continuing students to access new need-based scholarship funds made possible by the May 21 announcement of an unprecedented gift of $25 million from an anonymous donor, the largest single gift in the 93-year history of the institution.听 The new funds will be available for new and continuing students who apply by Aug. 1, 2020. Potential students that meet eligibility requirements and who apply for admission between now and Aug. 1 will automatically be matched with the new available funds to be applied to their cost of attendance for the coming academic year. Current students can apply for the scholarships simply via the scholarship application form and by completing a FAFSA form for the academic year they are entering. Learn more on the Scholarships website. 鈥淭here is no better time to take control of your future at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock,鈥 said Chancellor Christina Drale. 鈥淲hether you鈥檙e a new high school graduate or wanting to pursue a new career, we have taken strategic measures to transform the institution with focus on in-demand programs and pathways for student success.鈥 Ten million of the $25 million gift is designated for a Student Success Endowment Fund that will expand and permanently support the university鈥檚 student retention and success initiatives. Among the first programs of its kind in the nation, students will be able to access specialized personnel serving as success coaches and care team members who will be available when students need help acclimating to the college environment or when challenging personal or academic issues arise. The availability of these resources for students on an as-needed or ongoing basis has been proven to increase student confidence and persistence and, ultimately, improve graduation success rates. 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock has also transformed its Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and drastically improved the process of applying for aid, making it easier for students to access financial assistance. “About 70 percent of the new students at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock have unmet financial need, with the average amount of unmet financial need being about $8,200,” said Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Chief Data Officer Cody Decker. 鈥淭his generous gift to 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock will provide a transformative opportunity for both current and future students for years to come.” ]]> Business leaders join 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Board of Directors /news-archive/2020/02/12/business-leaders-join-alumni-board/ Wed, 12 Feb 2020 20:54:23 +0000 /news/?p=76222 ... Business leaders join 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Board of Directors]]> Alumni Board of Directors. New members include Eundra Boles, vice president of information technology services at Celerit Solutions Corporation; Ellen Brown, farmer engagement manager for Heifer USA; Victoria Brown, associate state director of AARP Arkansas; Loris Fullerton, travel agent with Westrock Travel and 2019 recipient of 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 Presidents Award; and Claudia Utley, communications director at Economics Arkansas. 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Board of Directors members who have taken on leadership roles include James Bobo, president; Jennifer Owens, scholarship committee chair, Stephanie Caruthers, Taste of Little Rock chair, and Gina Pharis, membership committee chair. All new board members are 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock alumni who will serve a three-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2020. More information on the new board members: Eundra Boles is the vice president of information technology services of Celerit Solutions Corporation. He has over 25 years of expertise in keeping financial infrastructures current, safe, and secure. He leads a team of seasoned technicians, providing around-the-clock protection to keep your network safe from the new and sophisticated cyber-threats faced today, while looking to the future for the next surfacing risk. Boles graduated from 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in computer information systems in 1996. He also completed his MBA at the American Intercontinental University in 2004. He enjoys sporting events, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. Ellen Brown has worked for Heifer International for six years and currently serves as the farmer engagement manager for Heifer USA. In this role, she oversees Heifer International鈥檚 outreach to farmers in the United States. Brown graduated from 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock with a Bachelor of Arts in international studies and certification in nonprofit management in 2013. She also has a Master of Science in community and economic development from the University of Central Arkansas. Brown also serves on the City of Little Rock鈥檚 Racial and Cultural Diversity Commission. Victoria Brown, associate state director of AARP Arkansas, has worked successfully to improve communications and social media footprints among public sector and nonprofit organizations. Brown leads AARP Arkansas鈥 initiative to increase communications, heads up the organization鈥檚 website and social media, and works closely on AARP鈥檚 multicultural activities. She has a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Philander Smith College and a Master of Public Administration degree from 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock in 2014. Loris Fullerton is the recipient of the 2019 Presidents Award. Over the past decade, Fullerton has helped raise more than $1 million for scholarships during her nine years chairing Jazz & Juleps, which benefited the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology. Fullerton graduated from 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock in 1974 with bachelor鈥檚 degrees in psychology and sociology. She worked several years in the banking and investment industries before following her passion to be a travel agent. An endowed scholarship in her name has been awarded to a student studying audiology and speech pathology since 2014. Claudia Utley graduated from UCLA with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in English and began working as a fashion journalist in Los Angeles. Utley worked as a communications analyst for Alltel Corp. while earning an MBA at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock in 2000. She also worked as a public information officer for the Department of Arkansas Heritage. In 2012, Utley joined Economics Arkansas, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting economic, personal finance, and entrepreneurship literacy among Arkansas PreK-12 students. Initially responsible for grant writing, donor management, and fundraising activities, Utley was recently promoted to the newly created role of communications director. In the upper right photo, new members of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Board of Directors include Eundra Boles, top left, Victoria Brown, top right, Loris Fullerton, bottom left, and Claudia Utley, bottom right. Ellen Brown is not pictured.听]]> 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock to honor alum Sara Tariq at Taste of Little Rock /news-archive/2020/01/23/taste-of-little-rock-sara-tariq/ Thu, 23 Jan 2020 19:02:50 +0000 /news/?p=76060 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock to honor alum Sara Tariq at Taste of Little Rock]]> 鈥淚 am deeply honored to be a part of Taste of Little Rock,鈥 Tariq said. 鈥淎s a child of immigrant parents from India, I have a first-hand understanding of the economic and social challenges that some students face. Getting a scholarship to 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock allowed me to focus solely on my studies. The faculty at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock provided me with the mentorship and knowledge to take the next steps in my career, which included getting admitted to medical school at 糖心Vlog传媒MS.鈥 This year鈥檚 event is set for 6 to 8 p.m. at the Jack Stephens Center on the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock campus. Taste of Little Rock raises funds for the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association Scholarship Fund while introducing guests to some of the best food in the city from the finest restaurants in Little Rock. In 2019, Taste of Little Rock raised more than $145,000 for student scholarships. 鈥淲e are excited to honor Dr. Tariq for her passion to impact the lives of Arkansans through education,鈥 said Kristi Smith, senior director of development. 鈥淪he chose to remain in Little Rock after receiving her medical degree to make a difference in the lives of those who impact patient lives. When she speaks of her work as a faculty member, her desire to provide first-class instruction to tomorrow鈥檚 doctors is evident.鈥 Tariq, who is well-known among 糖心Vlog传媒MS medical students as a compassionate educator and mentor, is a nationally recognized leader in medical education and an exceptional physician who teaches by example. She is a 1993 graduate of 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in biology. In 2018, Tariq was named Outstanding Alumni of the Year for the Donaghey Scholars Program. Tariq received her medical degree from 糖心Vlog传媒MS in 1998 and completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. She joined the 糖心Vlog传媒MS faculty in 2002 after serving as chief resident at Brown University. She is a professor of internal medicine and serves as medical director of the Center for Clinical Skills Education. A firm believer in giving back to the community, Tariq鈥檚 philanthropic efforts in the Little Rock community are immense. She has served as president of the board of the Harmony Health Clinic, which serves the uninsured and underserved population in Pulaski County, for the past decade and has co-chaired the annual Bollywood Nights gala for the past eight years. 鈥淚 strongly believe in lifting others up so we can all be successful in this state,鈥 Tariq said. 鈥淒elivering primary care to the uninsured people of Little Rock at Harmony Clinic, promoting social justice by serving on the board of Just Communities of Arkansas, and serving on Mayor Frank Scott鈥檚 transition team have helped me continue to serve the people of this state, but also helped me grow as an individual. I want future 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock graduates to have the same opportunities for growth and leadership as I have had. I am ecstatic to support 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock students by raising money for scholarships.鈥 Stephanie Caruthers, a managing partner at Trio鈥檚 restaurant and chair of Taste of Little Rock, emphasized the importance of raising scholarship funds for college students. 鈥淭he Alumni Association scholarships are an important part of our support and advocacy for the university, and as an Alumni Association Board member, I am able to experience first-hand the impact of Taste of Little Rock scholarships,鈥 Caruthers said. 鈥淚 have had the privilege of interviewing scholarship applicants, and that process has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my board service. I am so excited about what we have in store for Taste of Little Rock this year!鈥 Individual tickets are on sale for $75. Sponsorships are available by contacting Kristi Smith at 501.569.8739 or klsmith4@ualr.edu. To order tickets, contact the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni office at 501-683-7208, email alumni@ualr.edu, or visit the Taste of Little Rock website.]]> LULAC recognizes 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock as Latino Destination Campus /news-archive/2019/10/14/lulac-recognizes-ua-little-rock/ Mon, 14 Oct 2019 12:48:57 +0000 /news/?p=75293 ... LULAC recognizes 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock as Latino Destination Campus]]> The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) honored the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a Latino Destination Campus award Sept. 13 during LULAC Council 750 Little Rock Scholarship Gala at the William J. Clinton Presidential Center. Receiving the designation as a Latino Destination Campus is a distinction awarded to a college or university that has a long-standing partnership with LULAC to provide support and scholarships to Latino students.听 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock was the first higher education institution in Arkansas to sign a Memorandum of Agreement with LULAC to create a partnership to recruit and retain Latino students on campus. Since 2006, 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock has provided a dollar-for-dollar match for students who receive scholarships from LULAC of Arkansas.听 Since 2010, 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock has served as an Ambassador-level sponsor of LULAC鈥檚 annual scholarship gala. This year, 11 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock students received LULAC scholarships, while nearly 90 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock students have received scholarships since 2010. Terry Richard-Trevino, professor emeritus of sociology and charter member of the Arkansas Council of LULAC, said there are several ongoing outreach efforts at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock that make it a good selection as a Latino Destination Campus.听 鈥淎t 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock, a LULAC Council was established in 2008 and has functioned continuously as both a student organization and a council which qualifies for matching monies for students in the selection for national scholarship recipients,鈥 Richard-Trevino said. 鈥 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock has also worked with faculty and the community to establish scholarships and internships, such as the Just Communities of Arkansas Internship Program and the endowed Jerry and Terry Richard Scholarship Award.鈥听 Sarah Beth Estes, dean of the College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences, accepted the award and highlighted the importance of 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 relationship with the Latino community. 鈥溙切腣log传媒 Little Rock is thrilled to be honored as a Latino destination campus. We appreciate Dr. Richard鈥檚 leadership in this area and are honored to receive this special designation from LULAC,鈥 Estes said.听 LULAC seeks to empower the Latino community at the local, state, and national level through its seven councils chartered in Arkansas. The organization focuses heavily on education, civil rights, and employment. Over the past 26 years, LULAC Council 750 Little Rock has awarded about $600,000 in college scholarships to 400 students. In the upper right photo, Sarah Beth Estes, right, dean of the College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences, accepts a LULAC award on behalf of the university. Photo by Ben Krain.]]> 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock extends scholarship eligibility deadline /news-archive/2019/05/10/scholarships/ Fri, 10 May 2019 16:03:57 +0000 /news/?p=74291 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock extends scholarship eligibility deadline]]> The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has extended its scholarship eligibility deadline to Aug. 1, 2019, for first-time freshmen and transfer students planning to attend in the fall semester.

The university has simplified the process, so that applicants need to complete only one form to apply for both admission and institutional scholarships.

听Applications are being reviewed quickly to determine if applicants meet eligibility requirements for admissions and scholarships, and eligible students will receive prompt notification of their awards. Fall classes start Aug. 19.

Private scholarships will continued to be awarded based on availability and eligibility. Prospective students can get more information and apply for admission online or by calling 501-916-3000.

]]> 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock receives $21,000 for criminal justice scholarships in honor of John Boyeskie /news-archive/2019/05/07/john-boyeskie-criminal-justice-scholarship/ Tue, 07 May 2019 13:16:17 +0000 /news/?p=74226 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock receives $21,000 for criminal justice scholarships in honor of John Boyeskie]]> The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $21,000 gift to provide student scholarships in honor of the late John Boyeskie, a 1999 graduate of 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock.听 Ron Boyeskie, vice president of , Inc. and his wife, the late Connie Boyeskie, former general manager at ASCO Hardware who passed away in January, made the donation to provide scholarships for criminal justice students in honor of Ron Boyeskie鈥檚 late brother, John. 鈥淭he reason Connie and I wanted to do this is to provide a legacy for John,鈥 Ron Boyeskie said. 鈥淗e had such a passion for criminal justice and 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. The Criminal Justice Department is where John really connected with people later in life. He bonded with the professors, and they challenged him.鈥 In 2003, the Boyeskies established the John A. Boyeskie Memorial Scholarship in honor of John, who passed away in 2002 at age 54, with a $15,000 donation. The new gift raises the scholarship endowment to $50,000. 鈥淩on and his late wife Connie have made such a wonderful gift to the Department of Criminal Justice and our students,鈥 said Dr. Julien Mirivel, interim dean of the College of Social Sciences and Communication. 鈥淭heir gift is especially meaningful because it is designed to support our graduate students and provide the right financial support to help those students be successful. With their additional gift, Ron and Connie have created a legacy of influence and a shining memory of John, which will live on in every student awarded a scholarship in his name.鈥 John Boyeskie returned to school in 1997 after selling his business to take on a new challenge in life. He graduated from 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock with a master鈥檚 degree in criminal justice. 鈥淛ohn was always very disciplined, an avid reader, and a genius,鈥 Ron Boyeskie said. 鈥淗e had a burning desire for more knowledge. He found a place to call home in the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Criminal Justice Department. He dearly enjoyed his time here because he was challenged and enjoyed relationships with the professors. My wife and I started the scholarship with the intention of helping students follow their dreams in criminal justice.鈥 Dr. Mary Parker, chair of the Department of Criminal Justice, remembers John Boyeskie as a very intelligent student who challenged the status quo. 鈥淛ohn was one of the most challenging students I ever had in the classroom – in the best way possible,鈥 Parker said. 鈥淗e forced you to question your own perspective on issues and topics while you were forcing him to question his perspective. He had no tolerance for the status quo. Through his unique way of making us dig deeper, he made us all better students, faculty, and human beings.鈥 While pursuing their undergraduate degrees at what is now the University of Central Arkansas, the Boyeskie brothers roomed together and worked multiple jobs to pay for their college education. Ron Boyeskie hopes that this gift will make it easier for working adults to earn their college degree. 鈥淛ohn was my baby brother, and he left the world too soon,鈥 Ron Boyeskie said. 鈥淚 wanted everyone to know who he is and have a scholarship to champion his name. It鈥檚 something that Connie and I wanted to do in his memory. Last year, Connie and I started talking about what an additional donation could provide. This scholarship is giving someone an opportunity, especially upperclassman students who are working and struggling to get a degree. John and I both did the same thing when we were getting our undergraduate degrees. This is an opportunity to give back.鈥]]> Internship provides 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock student with valuable lessons in communications, professional development, and fly fishing /news-archive/2019/04/23/zoss/ Tue, 23 Apr 2019 15:40:16 +0000 /news/?p=74096 ... Internship provides 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock student with valuable lessons in communications, professional development, and fly fishing]]> Shakayla Zoss had never been fly fishing until recently, but that didn鈥檛 stop her from becoming involved with Arkansas Fly Fishers (AFF). As a communications intern, Zoss, a senior mass communication major at the University of Arkansas for Little Rock, has spent the past year learning not only about the ins and outs of one of Arkansas鈥 favorite pastimes, but also gaining valuable professional experience. Zoss, of Fouke, Arkansas, is AFF鈥檚 third communications intern, a position that also includes a scholarship she is using to further fund her education at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. Zoss had been given the responsibility of helping the organization communicate more effectively and reach more people in the community. 鈥淚鈥檝e been working with AFF鈥檚 Vice President Tillman Pittman to really create building blocks for future communication efforts,鈥 Zoss said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 been a learning experience both for me and for the people who were already there.鈥 Over the course of her internship, Zoss has found herself playing a wide variety of roles, including creating a statewide fly fishing guidebook. 鈥淚鈥檝e been going to their board meetings and doing research on my own time to learn about and advance AFF鈥檚 mission,鈥 Zoss said. 鈥淚 also reach out to guest speakers and work with their partner organizations such as the Mayfly project, which helps foster children.鈥 In addition to the important community work, Zoss has gained firsthand experience in professional communications work and learned several skills that she hopes to transfer into a career after graduation. 鈥淚鈥檝e learned to ask tons of questions and always give 100 percent,鈥 she said. 鈥淲hen you come in to a position without a lot of background knowledge like I did, it鈥檚 something you have to do. You should never be afraid to ask questions. It鈥檚 how we learn.鈥 Overall, Zoss hopes that the foundations she builds in her position will be able to have a positive impact for future interns. 鈥淭hey really made me feel welcome, and they鈥檙e all such genuinely nice people,鈥 said Zoss. 鈥淭hey鈥檙e always there to help me, and I learn something new every time.鈥 Zoss will be continuing her internship at AFF during the fall 2019 semester and hopes to stay involved after her graduation in December.]]>