The University of Colorado-Boulder's Minority Arts and Sciences Program is expanding to include students pursuing studies in the humanities and social sciences. Eleven students were recently selected as the first scholars of the humanities component of the program.
"The philosophy of the humanities and social science component is in keeping with the overall MASP mission, which is to develop scholars who are also leaders," says Alphonsae Keasley, the director of the program.
Students in the program participate in a series of seminars, academic honors workshops and academic advising and clustering. They are also provided with opportunities to connect with faculty engaged in research projects.
The initiative is also seeking 25 entering freshmen to participate in the Summer Bridge Program, which is designed to help entering freshmen acquire the necessary skills for a more effective transition to the college environment. This program is a five-week paid internship.
For more information, visit the Web site at www.colorado.edu/masp/ or contact Keasley at (303) 492-8229.
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