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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.
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