Medical science research program
now accepting student applications
The Four Directions Summer Research
Program (FDSRP) began as an idea among
American Indian students attending Har
vard Medical School (HMS). With the help
of a few devoted medical school faculty,
the program was launched in 1994 with
the successful enrollment of six students
for the first summer. Nearly 150 students
have participated in the program.
The focus of activity during the sum
mer is participation in a basic science
research project. Students are assigned a
medical school faculty mentor who will
work closely with him or her to ensure
completion of a project over the eight
week summer period. Additional program
goals include:
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Experience cutting-edge research at
a leading medical school
Understand the medical school
application process
Exposure to American Indian health
care issues
Integrate Native traditions, including
talking circles
Networking with American Indian
students and faculty
Program eligibility
We seek students with a demonstrated
commitment to the health of American In
dian communities and evidence of motiva
tion to achieve the highest goals possible.
We also require the following:
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Demonstrated interest in careers in
medical sciences
Enrolled in a four-year undergraduate
degree program with a minimum
one year completed prior to start of
program (June 2011)
At least one introductory science course
(can include biology or chemistry)
Not taking the August MCAT (pro
gram time constraints do not allow
adequate time to study for this im
portant exam)
Important dates
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Application deadline: Feb. 12, 2011
Decisions announced (tentative):
March 5, 2011
Program starts (tentative): June 13,
2011
Program ends (tentative): Aug. 4,
2011
Contact information
Elena Muench
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Office for Multicultural Faculty Careers
Center for Faculty Development and
Diversity
1620 Tremont St., 3-014
Boston, MA 02120
E-mail: FourDirections@partners.org
Telephone: 617-525-7646
You Could Receive Benefits From a $760 Million Class Action Settlement.
What can I get from the Settlement?
The amount of money you will receive will depend
on whether you file a claim under Track A or Track
B. It will also depend on the total number of claims
that are filed and approved.
Track A - You can get a payment up to $50,000 for
The Class includes all Native American farmers and
ranchers who:
• Farmed or ranched or attempted to farm or ranch
between January 1, 1981 and November 24,
1999;
• Tried to get a farm loan or loan servicing from the
USDA during that period; and
• Complained about discrimination to the USDA
either on their own or through a representative
during the time period.
You are not eligible for this Settlement if you filed
a claim, or intend to file a claim, in another USDA
discrimination case like Pigford I or Pigford II
(Black farmers), Garcia (Hispanic farmers) or Love
(Women farmers).
Because of a law passed by Congress, you are also
not eligible for this Settlement if you either:
• Experienced discrimination only between January
1 and November 23, 1997; or
• Complained of discrimination only between July 1
and November 23, 1997.
What does the Settlement provide?
The $760 million Settlement will pay cash to Class
Members for valid claims as well as attorneys’ fees
(between 4% and 8%, subject to Court approval) and
awards. The Settlement includes up to $80 million
in USDA loan forgiveness for Class Members who
qualify. The USDA will pay an additional $20 million
to implement the Settlement and will make some
changes to their farm loan programs. Any money
left after all payments and expenses have been made
will be donated to one or more organizations that
help Native American fanners and ranchers.
For More Information:
Kaiser Permanente and the Oregon
Health Career Center are partnering to
offer scholarships to high school seniors
pursuing careers in health.
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Up to 129 scholarships are available.
Scholarships are awarded in the
amount of $2,000.
Applicants must attend a program-
approved high school in the Kaiser
Permanente Northwest service area.
Applicants must be high school
seniors when they apply.
Scholarships are driven by teacher
recommendations.
All applications must be submitted by
Jan. 14, 2011. Applications and additional
details can be obtained online at www.
ohcc.org/kpnwscholarship . Awardees will
be announced in April 2011.
Intel Schools of Distinction
If You Are a Native American Who Tried to Get a
Farm Loan or Loan Servicing From the USDA,
Am I included?
Kaiser Permanente Health Care
Career Scholarship Program
Apply online at www.fdsrp.org.
Legal Notice
A class action Settlement with the United States
Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) has
been reached. The lawsuit claimed the USDA
discriminated against Native Americans who applied
for or tried to apply for farm loans or loan servicing.
The USDA denies it did anything wrong.
Opportunities for schools, students
your discrimination claim plus an additional 25%
paid to the IRS to reduce any income tax you may
owe.
Does your school demonstrate 21s'
century teaching and learning environ
ments that promote excellence in math
and science? Enter the 2011 Intel Schools
of Distinction Awards and your school
could win up to $25,000 in cash grants
from the Intel Foundation and more than
$100,000 in products and services from
program award sponsors.
Six winners will be selected - two
from each grade range (K-5, 6-8 and
9-12) - in each of the two categories of
math and science.
Applications are due by Feb. 17, 2011.
Office of Naval Research
The Office of Naval Research is
offering paid eight-week apprenticeships
to high-school students who have an in
terest in science (which includes social
sciences), engineering or mathematics.
Program description and application
guidelines (the application deadline is Jan.
7, 2011) are available at http://seap.asee.
org/program_details.
Environmental challenge for
K-12 students
The Siemens Foundation, Discovery
Education and the National Science
Teachers Association announce the kick
off of the third annual Siemens We Can
Change the World Challenge, a program
that educates and empowers students and
teachers nationwide to become “agents
of change’’ in identifying and solving
environmental problems.
This national sustainability challenge
encourages all students, from kindergarten
through 12,h grade, to team up with their
classmates to create replicable solutions
to environmental issues in their schools,
community and world.
Teachers, students and mentors can
log on to www.wecanchange.com to
register for the Siemens We Can Change
the World Challenge. Prizes, which vary
according to grade level, include savings
bonds, school grants, exciting trips and
more. Fostering learning, teamwork and
problem solving around sustainability,
the website offers robust resource guides,
lesson plans and teacher materials to
accompany each stage of the challenge.
The deadline for all entries is March
15, 2011. Finalists and winners will
be announced in April 2011 and the
national winners will be announced in
May 2011.
For more information, visit www.
facebook.com/wecanchange.
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Track B - You can get the amount of your actual
damages up to $250,000. Track B requires more
proof than Track A.
USDA lx>an Forgiveness - Under both Track A
and Track B you can get forgiveness on part or all
of your eligible USDA farm loans plus an additional
25% paid to the IRS to reduce any income tax you
may owe.
How do I get benefits?
You will need to file a claim by December 24,
2011 to get benefits. After the Court approves the
Settlement, meetings will be held across the country
to help Class Members file claims. You can register
for a Claims Package at the website or by calling
the toll-free number.
What are my other rights?
• If you want to keep your right to sue the
USDA about the claims in this Settlement,
you must exclude yourself by February 28,
2011. Unless you exclude yourself, you will
be bound by the terms of this Settlement.
• If you stay in the Settlement, you can object to or
comment on it by February 28, 2011.
The Court will hold a hearing on April 28, 2011 to
consider whether to approve the Settlement and the
attorneys’ fees. The Court has appointed attorneys
to represent the Class. You or your own lawyer may
ask to appear and speak at the hearing at your own
expense.
1-888-233-5506
www.lndianFarmClass.com
Imprints Print Shop is proud
to announce the recent upgrade
of its screen printer and the ad
dition of an embroidery machine.
We can now offer custom hats
in addition to a long list of other
apparel, including shirts and
hoodies. Belong to a club, sports
team or association? Promoting
a big event, holiday or occasion?
We can imprint your name or
logo onto literally thousands of
different promotional products
and apparel.
Imprints Print Shop
Manager: Tammy Viles
1520 NE Highway 101
Lincoln City, OR 97367
Office: 541-996-5550
Fax: 541-996-5551
E-mail: imprintslc@charter.net
www.imprintsprintshop.com
It's fast, convenient and affordable, and there's no better way to
promote. Pay us a visit or check us out online. Tribal members receive
a 15% discount. Thousands of logoed promotional products for just
about any business, event or occasion.
Calling all Tribal artists! Imprints is looking for original Tribal |
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