Student Ambassador Program

The purpose of the Student Ambassador program in the Department of World Languages and Literatures is to provide undergraduate students with a volunteer opportunity through which they may contribute to departmental activities and help the department in its promotional and recruitment efforts. Learn more about current and former student ambassadors

Eligibility and Application

Among the activities in which student ambassadors may be involved:

• MemBound (for high school students; 2 Saturdays in the Fall)
• Discover Your Major Day (for current undecided students; one Thursday in the Fall)
• University of Memphis Language Fair (for high school students; the event is in late March; students may volunteer to be involved in the preparation for the event in the preceding months)
• Assist faculty with visits to area high school language programs
• Other projects and events in the department as the need arises

Eligibility

• Preference is given to undergraduate students with Junior or Senior status, and who have a cumulative and major GPA of 3.00 or higher (applications from Freshmen and Sophomores may be considered)
• Students who have completed at least six hours of upper-division foreign language coursework and those who have participated in a study abroad program are particularly encouraged to apply
• Students must commit to participating in several events/activities during the Academic Year for a total of 20 hours
• Students must have one letter of recommendation submitted to the chair by a full-time faculty member in the department

To apply to become an ambassador:

• Send a message to Dr. Robert Kelz, Chair of the Department, at rkelz@memphis.edu indicating your interest.
• Have a faculty member submit a recommendation to Dr. Kelz by email.
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, although the number of positions is limited, and preference will be given to early applicants.