Events

Dissertation Defense: Michelle Velovich
Addressing Secondary Trauma: Organizational Leadership Responses to Violent Death Scenes Among First Responding Police Officers
College of Law and Public Service

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 / 11:00 am PT, 12:00 pm MT, 1:00 pm CT, 2:00 pm ET

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Meger Chappell
Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Stephanie Menefee
M.Velovich7325@o365.ncu.edu

Join Zoom Meeting
https://nu.zoom.us/j/97435474670?pwd=51QaMRNrEpAiqooSQP9Mbuy53nYUZA.1

Meeting ID: 974 3547 4670
Passcode: 499171

Dissertation Defense: Uno Nwora
Lack of Transparency and Accountability in the Implementation of Anti-Money Laundering Policies in Nigeria: A Qualitative Case Study
College of Law and Public Service

Thursday, March 27, 2025 / 8:00 am PT, 9:00 am MT, 10:00 am CT, 11:00 am ET

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Vicki Lindsay
Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Bruce Lafond
U.Nwora8190@o365.ncu.edu

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https://nu.zoom.us/j/94072261805?pwd=taW1IjybAUaBdbRk5dI6zbc4BTY275.1

Meeting ID: 940 7226 1805
Passcode: 743716

Dissertation Defense: Dwayne Doctor
Drill Rap Music Video's Association to Youth Gang Violence
College of Law and Public Service

Friday, March 21, 2025 / 1:30 pm PT, 2:30 pm MT, 3:30 pm CT, 4:30 pm ET

Dissertation Chair: Dr. Vicki Lindsay
Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Gabriele Suboch
D.Doctor5208@o365.ncu.edu

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https://nu.zoom.us/j/91418003035?pwd=shyIHaoflkfoFMUiwSzp81horKAln4.1

Meeting ID: 914 1800 3035
Passcode: 902741

Major panel topics for this year’s
Maritime Risk Symposium (MRS25) are:

• How is the geo-strategic importance of the Arctic changing and what are the implications for U.S.
• National Defense and Security?
• What actions are necessary to protect U.S. sovereign
• interests in the Arctic region and what maritime
• risk(s) are associated with these changes?
• What are some key emerging Arctic maritime issues,
• risks, or opportunities and how could they to be
• addressed?

While we invite applicants to submit research posters specific to
these tracks, we encourage creativity and will consider all
applications that address maritime risk topics. As MRS2025 is an
online event, poster authors are not required to attend.
In addition, we welcome professional posters from non-students to
be shared and published. There is no master slide lay-out.

Send abstract submissions to
christine.duprow.1@us.af.mil
and Rick@RickPaxton.com

The Office of Graduate Studies invites doctoral students to showcase their research at the Doctoral Poster Session as part of National University’s commencement celebrations.

📅 Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa (Grand Ballroom) 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, CA
🏆 Award: Poster of the Year

This event provides an outstanding opportunity for students to present their work to peers, faculty, staff, and the broader National University community.

Application Details

📝 Deadline: April 4, 2025, at 11:59 PM PDT (Early submissions encouraged!)
✅ How to Apply:

• Submit an online application via the Online Application Form.
• Use the National University poster template for your submission.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with notifications sent within five business days.
• Accepted students will receive detailed guidelines and revision deadlines from the Office of Graduate Studies.
• The Office of Graduate Studies will print all posters at no cost to students.

Poster of the Year Award

A committee of dissertation chairs and Office of Graduate Studies staff will select one outstanding poster for the Poster of the Year Award, announced at the event.

We encourage students to take advantage of this exciting opportunity to share research, gain recognition, and engage with the National University academic community!

MARCH 5 Deadline -
San Diego County university students:
Current college students (undergraduate or graduate),  adult re-entry students, students with financial needs (includes middle-income families):
The San Diego Foundation provides students access to more than 100 scholarship opportunities, with awards ranging from $1,000 to more than $5,000. Some scholarships can be renewed for multiple years. In 2024, San Diego Foundation (SDF) awarded more than $4.9 million in scholarships to over 1,200 students. 

The deadline to complete the common scholarship application is Wednesday, March 5, at 2 p.m. : https://www.sdfoundation.org/students/common-scholarship-application/

And another MARCH 5 Deadline –
FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS (not exclusive to SD):
Apply for LGBTQ+ Scholarships | Financial Support for College

MARCH 31 Deadline –
SD County university students (sophomore or above):

The Dr. Eugene Bailey Rising Leader Program at the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA is now accepting applications for its August 2025 - June 2026 term.
This program invites community college and university students (sophomore or above) to serve a 1-year term on the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA’s Board of Advisors. Selected Rising Leaders will work directly with experienced board members, participate in committees, attend YMCA events, and contribute to community initiatives in Southeast San Diego — all while building valuable leadership, collaboration, and decision-making skills.  Upon completion of their term, the Rising Leader will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship toward their educational pursuits.

Young Leaders in San Diego:  Dr. Eugene Bailey Rising Leader Program: 
https://www.ymcasd.org/about-y/news-center/programs/rising-leaders-program/

The Human Exploitation Rescue Operation (HERO) Child-Rescue Corps Program is seeking candidates for a one-year PAID internship at computer forensic laboratories in the DHS/ICE Homeland Security Investigations law enforcement offices throughout the United States. This program is designed to combat and prevent child exploitation and is open to wounded, ill, and injured veterans and transitioning service members who have or expect to receive a VA disability rating. 

As a part of the program, interns will attend 3 weeks of indoctrination training and 10 weeks of computer forensics training in Fairfax, VA. The indoctrination training includes vital new employee training and agency familiarization. This position is designed to support HSI Special Agents as they investigate criminal activity.

See below link for further details on requirements. 

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/821729100

For more information on this program

AES Holiday Mixer

Date: December 19^th

Time: 9-11am PST

For more information or questions email asc@nu.edu.

Zoom Link: https://nu.zoom.us/j/94028202034

Are you, or do you know a promising student who could present at ARC2025, taking place April 2 – 4, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency in Orange County, CA?  WSCUC believes student perspectives are critical in conversations about the vision, tools, and shared commitment to student success.  

We invite full-time students who are not full-time employees at any higher education institution to submit a poster proposal that builds on the conference theme and highlights exemplary practices and fresh approaches. Special consideration will be given to proposals addressing the following tracks: 

•    Success for all students
•    Postgraduation outcomes that matter
•    Accreditation in action
•    Higher education in the age of AI
•    Value and practice of innovation 

Proposals are due by January 31, 2025. Accepted proposals are eligible for the $50 student poster presenter registration rate. 

Submit a student poster proposal today!