Periclean Scholars Overview (a QuickTime movie; running time 5:33)
Periclean Scholars Class of 2010 Overview (Quicktime Slideshow; running time 10:20)
Application Process for Class of 2012
The Periclean Scholars program at Elon University is the centerpiece of Project Pericles, which is committed to raising the level of civic engagement and social responsibility of the entire university community. Students who become part of the Periclean Scholars program take a series of courses (one per school year) culminating in a class project of global social change. The project is designed and carried out by the cohort of students from each year's class.
Periclean Scholar classes are small. Potential projects will be globally oriented, with the specific project chosen by each cohort. Imagine such projects as building a hospital in Honduras, or perhaps setting up access to potable water in Angola. Find out if you're ready to participate by answering the following questions:
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Has taking The Global Experience (GST 110) changed how you feel about the world?
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Do you want to act on social or environmental problems?
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Are you willing to work with a group of your peers for the next three years toward a common goal?
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Does seeing a project go from idea to action inspire you?
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Do you want to contribute to the effort to create a more just world for all?
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Are you ready to "walk the walk" and not just "talk the talk" of being a fully engaged global citizen?
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Do you see yourself as a role model for your peers and have a willingness to lead by example?
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Do you like working closely with faculty members who are as passionately committed as you are?
If you said yes to the questions above, you may be ready to make possibly the most important commitment in your college career. As a Periclean Scholar, you will have the following experiences:
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The opportunity to have a direct impact on global issues
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In-depth research into a real-world problem guided by committed faculty
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The opportunity to interact with an experienced scholar-activist in your specific focus area (a "Periclean-in-Residence")
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Possible travel to visit the project site (in the fourth year)
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Recognition as a Periclean Scholar by your peers
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Develop a mutual commitment to action with a cohort of your peers through a series of exciting, and challenging classes
The application process
In order to be considered eligible to be a Periclean Scholar, you must:
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Complete (or be taking) Global Studies 110
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Have a GPA of 3.0 or above
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Submit a letter of recommendation from a Global Studies professor
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Submit a letter of application to the Mentor of the Class of 2012,
Professor Martin Kamela, for more details click here.
All applicants will be notified if they will be invited to be in the Periclean Scholars Class of 2012 in time to register for fall courses.
Questions?
If you have questions in participating in the Periclean Scholars Program, contact Dr. Tom Arcaro (Director of Project Pericles) at ext. 6442 or arcaro@elon.edu
