<div><br></div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Christina Alston</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:Christina.Alston@colorado.edu">Christina.Alston@colorado.edu</a>></span><br>Date: Tue, Sep 12, 2023 at 1:12 PM<br>Subject: Reminder: Prime Time for a PhD at CU Boulder<br>To: <a href="mailto:jsexton2@ucmerced.edu">jsexton2@ucmerced.edu</a> <<a href="mailto:jsexton2@ucmerced.edu">jsexton2@ucmerced.edu</a>><br></div><br><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Jason Sexton, </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#2f5597">Free PhD Preview Weekend at CU Boulder Fast Approaching - Colorado Advantage Program.</span></b><span style="color:#2f5597"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">At the <b>University of Colorado Boulder</b>, we're hosting a PhD preview weekend,
<b>the Colorado Advantage Program</b>, on <b>October 19 - 20, 2023.</b> This event is designed for graduating seniors, postbaccalaureate, and MS students interested in pursuing a STEM PhD at CU Boulder.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We welcome students who can contribute to our campus' diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M-ilWzaPsHOufO8n6OiCtSMsTcJXWy1O/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Click Here for Program Flyer</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Program Highlights:</b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Engaging faculty meetings and panel discussions regarding your STEM Path</li><li class="MsoNormal">Networking opportunities with esteemed professors and like-minded peers</li><li class="MsoNormal">Immersive experience in our state-of-the-art research facilities</li><li class="MsoNormal">Personalized guidance on the PhD application process</li><li class="MsoNormal">A chance to discover the vibrant academic atmosphere at CU Boulder</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#4472c4"><span style="color:#2f5597"><span style="color:windowtext">Paid travel to CU Boulder
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Eligibility Criteria:</b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Students applying for 2024 PhD admission to the University of Colorado Boulder in a STEM field.</li><li class="MsoNormal">Students who are US citizens or permanent residents only.</li><li class="MsoNormal">Students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (or 3.25 for engineering).</li><li class="MsoNormal">Students who are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our research community.</li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please feel free to distribute this email or use any other means to share the program information with your students.
<b>The priority application deadline is Monday, September 18, 2023</b>, and early applicants will receive priority consideration.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="FR">Application Page :</span></b><span lang="FR">
</span><a href="https://www.colorado.edu/initiative/cdi/prospective-graduate-students/colorado-advantage-program" target="_blank"><span lang="FR">https://www.colorado.edu/initiative/cdi/prospective-graduate-students/colorado-advantage-program</span></a><span lang="FR"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For any questions or further assistance, students can contact the Colorado Diversity Initiative at
<a href="mailto:cdi@colorado.edu" target="_blank">cdi@colorado.edu</a>.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for your continued dedication to shaping the future generation of scholars. Together, let us inspire a new wave of researchers and leaders in the STEM fields.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best regards,</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Roboto;color:black;background:white">Christina A. Alston</span></b><span style="font-family:Roboto;color:#111111;background:white"><br>
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University of Colorado Boulder<br>
Boulder, Colorado 80309</span><span style="font-family:Roboto;color:#111111"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:Roboto;color:black;background:white">Email <a href="mailto:Christina.Alston@colorado.edu" target="_blank">Christina.Alston@colorado.edu</a></span><span style="font-family:Roboto;color:#111111;background:white"><br>
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forced removal from these territories has caused devastating and lasting impacts. </span></i><a href="https://www.colorado.edu/about/land-acknowledgement" target="_blank"><i><span style="font-family:Roboto;color:#0277bd;background:white">Full CU Boulder land acknowledgment</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family:Roboto;color:#111111;background:white">.</span></i><i><span style="font-family:Roboto;color:black;background:white"><br>
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