Syracuse University's U. Encounter grant program-a collaborative initiative of the
Division of Student Affairs and the Division of Academic Affairs-is seeking
applications by Friday, Nov. 14, for the year's final round of grants.
U. Encounter grants, administered by the Office of Student Life, provide
opportunities for students to work with artists, performers and/or 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 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; relevancy 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.
