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April 1991
Education News
Career k Higher
Education Awareness
Workshop
April 5, 1991
At Willamette University in Salem, Oregon
You are invited to attend a career and higher educa
tion workshop to be held on Friday, April 5, 1991 on the
Willamette University campus in the Putnam Center,
Salem, Oregon. Workshop times are 9:00 am to 3:30
pm.
The workshop is being sponsored by the Coalition for
Post Secondary Education - Oregon Indian Education
Association, Willamette University - Multi-cultural
Affairs, Confederated Tribes of Siletz - Salem Area
Office and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde's
Education Programs.
Participating Schools & Programs:
Chemeketa Community College
Portland Community College
Lane Community College
Oregon Coast Community college
Western Oregon State College
Eastern Oregon State College
Bonneville Power Administration
US National Forest Service
Oregon State University
University of Oregon
Willamette University
Portland State University
Oregon Health Sciences University
Linfield College
Social Security Administration
Registration fee is $6.00 per person, and includes
workshop packet, and lunch. For more information
regarding the workshop, please call Joyce Greiner,
Willamette University (503) 370-6265; or Dean Azule,
(503) 879-5211.
Johnson O'Malley Program
By Barbara Steere
JOM Coordinator
On February 15, 1991 two high school students, Mario
George, Valarie Pedersen, and I attended the First
Annual Health Careers Conference at Chemeketa
Community College in Salem where all minority
students were invited for the day.
The purpose of the conference was to provide high
School students with the opportunity to meet and talk
with health professionals representing many fields in
medicine as well as health support programs. Financial
aide and scholarship information from Oregon Colleges
and Universities that have Pre-Med. programs was also
available. Representatives from Oregon Health Science
University, Chemeketa Community College, Western
Oregon State College, Confederated Tribes of Grand
Ronde, and Salude Medical Clinic handed out informa
tion to the students and asked them to think really hard
about any of the health careers.
Oregon Health Sciences
University Minority High
School Student Research
Apprenticeship Program
Summer 1991
This is an opportunity for minority high school students
to participate in health related research at OHSU
School of Medicine and School of Dentistry and to
widen their awareness of career choices. Students will
be able to earn up to $2,000 at the rate of $4.75 per
hour.
To apply submit:
1. A letter describing your career goals and why you
wish to participate in the program.
2. A copy of current high school transcript.
3. At least one letter of recommendation from a science
teacher.
Minority students are defined as African-American,
Hispanic, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Pacific
Islander, or Asian. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or
have permanent visas.
Please Send Application To:
J. Peter Bentley, PhD
Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Oregon Health Sciences University L333A
3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland, Or. 97201-3098
Phone 494-8414 for more details.
DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 1991
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JOM Coordinator Barbara Steere
Family Math
On April 5th and 6th, I'M, a Family Math Class will
be held in Portland at the Portland State University.
Two parents that are actively working with Dean and
Barbara in the Family Math & Science classes that take
place every third Tuesday of the month will be attending
this class. Karen Lord and Colleen Kimsey are Tribal
members and work for the Tribe.
Then in June there will be a Family Science class
taking place in Portland. If anyone would like to attend
please let Barbara or Dean know. For more informa
tion please call 879-5211.
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Education program director Dean Azule
Oregon Health Sciences
University High School
Teacher Research
Opportunity Summer 1991
The Minority High School student research Apprentice
Program,, operated for the past 10 years at OHSU, has
been expanded to include a high school teacher initia
tive. This program extension will allow two teachers to
participate in a hands-on summer research project in
OHSU laboratories in order to update their knowledge
and skills in modern research tools and techniques.
Eligibility: Science teachers who are members of '
minority groups, or who teach a significant number of
minority students.
Goak Strengthen teaching skills through hands-on
research experience. Encourage teachers to stimulate
students to pursue scientific careers. Establish links
between science teachers and biomedical researchers.
Financial Support Up to $5,000 maximum will be pro
vided for the summer.
Apply by submitting the following:
1) a current resume
2) the names and phone numbers of 2 professional
references
3) a letter of interest which addresses the following
points:
a) experience and teaching responsibilities
b) research interests and any past experience
c) anticipated effect on teaching program
Please send applications to:
J. Peter Bentley, PhD
Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Oregon Health Sciences University L333A
3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland, OR. 97201-3098