Syracuse University's U. Encounter grant program-a collaborative initiative of the
Student Affairs and Academic Affairs divisions-is seeking applications by Friday,
Sept. 12, for the year's first round of grants. U. Encounter grants, administered by the
Office of Student Life, provide opportunities for students to work with artists,
performers and professionals in the arts through master classes, talk-back sessions,
mini workshops, performances or other events that create opportunities for direct
contact. U. Encounter also supports academic departments' programs that may
already have speakers or performers scheduled but require additional funding for
related out-of-classroom experiences.
The program's online application procedure can be initiated online at
http://studentlife.syr.edu/Events/uencounter.aspx. Applications and information are
also available by contacting J.R. McGrath, assistant director in the Office of Student
Life, at jrmcgrat@syr.edu or 443-2718. Completed applications are to be submitted to
McGrath by e-mail or by delivery to Room 126 of the Hildegarde and J. Myer Schine
Student Center. Applications are reviewed by a committee of students, faculty and
staff.
Successful applications will showcase the proposed program's opportunity for
engagement between students and professionals; relevance of the program to students;
connection to students' academic excellence; an effort to explore all available funding
options; and collaboration with other student organizations, offices or academic
departments.
