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November 12. 2008
C areers E ducation
Teacher Builds Environmental Curriculum
Next stop: Galapagos Islands
Jesuit High School math­
ematics and science teacher
JennieCournia will participate
in an environmental expedi­
tion to the Galapagos Islands—
a designated World Heritage
site off the coast of Ecuador.
The Nov. 22 to Dec. 6 visit
is part of a Toyota Interna­
tional Teacher Program fo­
cusing on promoting environ­
m ental c o n se rv a tio n and
sustainability, as well as inter­
national understanding.
"I am extremely interested
in sustainability and in teach­
ing today's students what it
means to be good stewards of
our environment and finding
creative methods for bringing
this topic to life,” Coumia said.
"This trip will offer amazing
opportunities to learn from
other cultures and other teach­
ers across the country as we
develop interdisciplinary les­
son plans that I can then share
with my colleagues and stu­
dents."
Prior to departure, teach­
ers will gather at Everglades
National Park in Miami for a
brief orientation and explo­
ration of the Everglades bio­
sphere, which is sim ilar to
that o f the G alápagos Is­
lands.
Representing 25 states, 30
teachers were selected for the
expedition through acompeti-
tive, merit-based process ad­
ministered by the Institute of
International Education in
Washington, D.C., the nation's
most experienced nonprofit
educational exchange organi­
zation.
Jesuit High School math-
ematics and science
teacher Jennie Coumia (far
right) leads her students in
lessons that focus on the
environment.
Challenging Social, Racial Boundaries College Night at Mt. Hood
More than four million students
across the country will challenge
social and racial boundaries as part
of the seventh annual Mix It Up at
Lunch Day, a project designed to
foster respect and understanding in
schools and communities.
Sponsored by the Southern Pov­
erty Law Center’s Teaching Toler­
ance program, the national obser­
vance encourages students to ques­
tion and cross boundaries by sitting
with someone new in the cafeteria
for just one day.
Many schools are planning activi­
ties for the whole day, and some use
the Nov. 13 event to kick off a
yearlong exploration of social divi­
sions.
“This year, Mix It Up Day has a
special significance because of the
historic election of Barack Obama
as the first black president,” said
Mix It Up Director Samantha Elliott
Briggs. “Students across America
are very excited about doing their
part to tear down the walls that
divide us.”
Student organizers say that M ix It
Up at Lunch Day successfully en­
courages students to cross group
lines and meet new people; helps
foster school spirit and unity; raises
awareness about social boundaries;
helps students make new friends;
and makes students feel more com­
fortable interacting with different
kinds of people.
M t. H ood C om m unity C o llege is h o stin g “C o lleg e N ight in
O regon,” a free event to assist high school students in choosing a
college and applying for financial aid and scholarships.
Sem inars offered will include: “C hoosing the R ight C ollege,”
“ Understanding the Financial Aid Process,” “Scholarship Searches
and Scam s” and “C om pleting and Fi 1 ing the FA FSA .” In addition,
four $5(M) scholarships will be given aw ay.
T he event will include free pizza and prizes.
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fro m 6 p .m .to 9 p .m . in the M H C C T ow n and G ow n Room at the
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