Student Support and Success Newsletter 12-15-2021

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Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021

Please read this important message from Vanessa Rodriguez, Assistant Dean of Student Support and Success, regarding the uptick in COVID+ cases at Tulane.

News

Moves, murals and MVPs

Join us for a walk down memory lane as we revisit our top six favorite moments of 2021.

Higher Education Should Model Better Workplace Cultures

Through an Inside Higher Education opinion piece, Tulane SoPA Dean Suri Duitch outlines what's wrong with workplace culture in higher ed and what needs to be done to fix it.

Tulane launches Student Veterans of America chapter

Tulane University announced a new means of support for students with a military background through the introduction of the Tulane Student Veterans of America chapter.

SoPA celebrates MVPs during 2021 Green Wave football games

The school’s “Most Valuable Professionals” received VIP treatment including free game tickets, sideline access, and SoPA swag.

Featured Event

Scholarship Opportunities

Harrah’s Scholarships are awarded to meritorious undergraduate students who contribute to the ethnic diversity of Tulane’s student population. In order to be eligible, students must be degree-seeking, pursuing their first bachelor’s degree, and enrolled in the School of Professional Advancement.

Apply for Harrah's Scholarship

Osher Re-entry Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students in financial need who are returning to school after a 5-year cumulative gap in their pursuit of a degree. Eligible students must have earned at least 9 credits at Tulane, but no more than 40 credits including all prior college work, and be between the ages of 25 and 50.

Apply for Osher Scholarship

New Year, New You

If the New Year brings with it feelings of entrepreneurship, you'll enjoy our latest blog posts about what's needed to get started.

How to Launch Your Freelance Career in 3 Steps

Sole Proprietorship or an LLC for Your Business?

Calendar

Dec. 21: Last day of classes
Jan. 13: Last day students may add themselves to wait-lists
Jan. 17: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - No Classes
Jan. 18: Classes Begin
Jan. 24: Last Day to Confirm Enrollment
Jan. 28: Last Day to Register/Add Last Day to Drop with 100% Tuition and Fee Refund

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Making Headlines

A sample of faculty, staff, and students who are mentioned in local and national news publications.

Fox 8- National Philanthropy Day

WWL-TV- Turn military skills into job skills

Fox 8- Tips for standing out in the modern job force
Fox 8- Holiday online shopping safety tips

Free gift? Yes, please!

If a SoPA applicant includes your name as the person who referred them, you are eligible for a free gift when they enroll in classes. Email questions to sgold@tulane.edu.