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10 DECEMBER 15, 2002 Smoke Signals VHBflSflBllMflifljHBiiiflflBBaBMflBl Upper Mohawk, Inc. Full Ride Scholarship American Indian owned and operated, Upper Mohawk, Inc. is offering a full ride scholarship to an American Indian Youth. The Seventh Gen eration Scholarship Fund at the heart of Upper Mohawk Inc. is the value of giving back to the community in which benefits reach into the "Seventh Generation." Therefore, American Indian youth will receive scholarships designed to fulfill their financial need for a college education and will be afforded opportunities for internships and mentoring. The scholarship package is designed not only to educate American Indian youth but to empower and support their growth and development. Applicants selected are eligible to receive up to $20,000 per year based on their financial need. Deadline for applications is January 31, 2003. Students are to begin classes the fall of 2003. For eligibility criteria and application information please visit us at www.7thGeneration.csfa.org or contact scholarship manage ment services at 507-931-1682. Winter Term Schedule of Classes Through Chemeketa Community College Winter term begins the week of January 6 and continue through the week of March 21. For more information, contact John Harp at 503-879-4591, or 1-800-422-0232, ext. 4591. Classes taught at the Grand Ronde Education Center CS 125E Introduction to Microsoft Excel Workbooks Mondays, 5:30-9:20 4 credits $ 1 72 1 5 fee GED Classes Monday and Wednesday 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Held at the Education department classroomcomputer lab. Open Entry No pre-registration. Contact Joanne Carr at 503-879-2282 or joanne.carrgrandronde.org. XFA524A Essential Films Wednesdays, 6:30-9:20 (non-credit) $99 12 fee XHST 6 1 9A GenealogyTracing Your Family Tree Mondays, 5:30-7:20 (non-credit) $60 XPE 582Z Fitness for Older Adults MonWedFri, 10:00-10:50 (non-credit) $90 PE 185C ConditioningWeight Training TuesThurs, 5:30-8:20 1 -3 credits $43 1 5 fee PE 185D Aerobics TuesThurs, 5:30-6:50 1 credit $4315 fee MTH 60 Introductory Algebra (scientific calculator required) TuesAThurs, 5:30-7:20 4 credits $172 SPIN Fundamentals of Public Speaking SP 130 Business & Professional Speaking Wednesdays, 5:30-8:20 , 3 credits $129 WR 121 English Composition-Exposition WR 1 1 5 Introduction to Composition Wednesdays, 5:30-8:20 3 credits $1292 fee Daytime Telecourscs broadcast at the Grand Ronde Education Center B A 2 1 4 Business Communication MonWed Fri, 1 0:30-1 1 :2() 3 credits $ 1 29 BT084 Business English I TuesAFhurs, 1 0:00-1 1 :2() 3 credits $ 1 29 BT085 Business English II MonWedFri, 1 1 :30-1 2:20 3 credits $ 1 29 BT 116 Office Procedures TuesThurs, 8:30-9:50 3 credits $129 CH 104 Chemistry for Allied Health MonWedFri, 1 :30-2:20 5 credits $2151 0 fee (Must also register for Saturday lab and for recitation) CH 1 1 0 General, Organic & Biochemistry MonWed, 9:00-1 0:20 5 credits $21510 fee (Must also register for Saturday lab and for recitation) MTH 60 Introductory Algebra TuesThurs, 1 1 :30-1 :20 4 credits $ 1 72 OYCP Looking For Applicants, Ages 16-18 The Oregon Youth Challenge Program (OYCP) is looking for potential applicants ages 16-18, who have dropped out of school or are close to dropping out and are interested in completing earning their diploma and receiving a GED. For more information, contact OYCP either online; www.oycp.com, by phone at 541-317-9623, or by mail; 23861 Dodds Road, Bend, OR 97701. Are you interested in going to school on a music scholarship? Western Baptist College in Salem, Oregon is offering auditions for mu sic scholarships on February 8, 2003. B Scholarships are available to students whose major field of study is music. B There are four degrees offered. They are music performance, music education, church music and general music. fl The performing groups include four choirs, two bands and a string ensemble. B Students are encouraged to audition vocally and on every instru ment they play. For more information call 1-800-845-3005. University of Washington School of Medicine The University of Washington School of Medicine will be hosting the Western Consortium Minority Medical Education Program (WC-MMEP) this summer. WC-MMEP, now in its 14th year, is a six-week summer enrichment program for promising disadvantaged and underserved stu dents interested in a career in medicine. To date, there have been 583 graduates from this program that have matriculated to medical school. The MMEP deadline is March 1, 2003. Interested students may apply online at www.aamc.orgmmep. For more information regarding this pro gram at University of Washington, please go to www.staff.washington.edu dolsonmmep.html. Reminder to Current STTC&DE Students The STTC&DE Programs can help with the required textbook and sup plies needed as you return to school but only required materials. The cost of any "extras" you purchase at your college or school's book store (school sweatshirts, food items, etc.) are your responsibility and cannot be paid for out of Education Division funds. If you are unsure about a par ticular item, please check with the Continuing Education office prior to purchase. Preschool HeadStart Looking for Volunteers The Grand Ronde PreschoolHeadStart is looking for Volunteer Read ers to sign up to do a reading circle time when our kids visit the new library in the Adult Education building once a week. This would take 15 to 20 minutes out of your day. If interested in volunteering, please call 503-879-5211 ext. 2159. 2003 04 American Indian Ambassadors Program Announcing Recruitment for the 2003 2004 American Indian Am bassadors Program A Leadership development initiative for Native Americans seeking to: B Rekindle dormant vision. B Refresh current leadership. B Empower emerging leaders, and B Express cultural values in contemporary ways. The next class will be formed in 2003. Deadline for application submis sion is December 15, 2002. The Ambassador Program works through: B Personal inquiry into one's own medicine, B Networks of contacts and resources, B Focused dialogue on current issues, B Exploration of international indigenous perspectives, B Interactive meetings with established leaders,and B Community organizing. Open to Native Americans from the U.S. between the ages of 25-36. For more information, contact 505-867-0278, or visit www.aio.org, fax 505-867-0441 or email aioaio.org. Write to AIO Americans for Indian Op portunity, 681 Juniper Hill Road, Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico 87004. Just a reminder that there is NO SMOKING around the new Tribal Education buildings. This is out of courtesy of people visiting and using the new facili ties who do not smoke. 4 0"k
