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2004 Summer Academic
Enrichment Program
The Headland Indian Health Careers Program is an eight-week summer pro
gram (June 6 - July 31, 2004) designed to increase the science and mathematics
backgrounds and communication skills of American Indian students interested
in a health career and presently in their senior year of high school or freshman
year of college. Applicants should have completed at least two years of algebra
and two science courses and maintained at least a 2.50 GPA (B-C average) in
high school.
This academic enrichment and reinforcement program consists of mini-block
courses in Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Communication and Writ
ing Skills and is designed to increase the students' backgrounds and skills so
they may achieve levels of performance necessary for rigorous college academ
ics. Topics are presented in a series of lectures and laboratories, which are
complemented with individual tutorials.
Participants receive: All expenses paid (room, board and round trip airfare)
and $500 stipend. The program will be held on the main campus of the Univer
sity of Oklahoma in Norman.
Counselor positions are also available: College Upperclassmen and Health
Professional Students will be selected to serve as dorm counselors, tutors and
role models for the participants. Counselors will be provided with free room and
board during the eight week program as well as transportation costs and receive
a $1,600 stipend.
This is not a summer camp, it is an intensive and rigorous academic pro
gram. Participants will be expected to attend all classes and field trips, keep up
with a rigorous schedule and large amounts of homework, give a formal cul
tural presentation (speech) and write a term paper on their Tribe.
For more information visit our web site: www.headlands.ouhsc.edu. Print
out a copy or our application material by clicking "How to Apply."
Application deadline is March 15.
Free Training And Curriculum
for Oregon Teachers
On March 6, middle school teachers from across the state can attend a
free training workshop introducing Beyond the Oregon Trail: Oregon's
Untold History. Developed by educational experts, this new history cur
riculum explores the experiences of Native Americans, non-Natives, Afri
can Americans, Asian Americans and Latinos from before statehood
through the present day.
Oregon Uniting, a 501(c) (3) non profit, spent two years developing the
multicultural curriculum to meet CIM's and Social Science state standards.
They are hosting the full day training from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the
Native Student Community Center at Portland State University. The event
is free to any teacher who registers in advance and every attendee will be
provided with a free copy of the curriculum to use in their own classes.
The training will cover the history included in the curriculum and present
strategies for discussing racism in the middle school classroom.
For more information: www.beyondtheoregontrail.org or contact: Julie
Gallagher: trainingbeyondtheoregontrail.org or 503-331-3922.
Interested in College?
Not Sure How You Are Going to Pay?
Join us in this Community Event the Annual College Financial Aid
workshopsponsored by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde's Educa
tion Division where you can find answers to many of the questions you may
have about funding for school. Everyone is welcome!
Topics Covered Include: """'"
College Registration and Application process
Financial Aid Office
Finding Scholarships
Writing Scholarship Letters
Door prizes and Much More! ' "
Workshop takes place March 4, 2004, at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Confeder
ated Tribes of Grand Ronde Adult Education Building, Classroom 126 A
and B. Transportation will be provided for students attending Willamina
or Sheridan High School. (Please contact your School District for transpor
tation information).
School can be tough. You don't need financial issues making it tougher.
Don't miss out on this great opportunity. Lunch will be provided to the
first 50 people who sign up. Call the Education Division at 503-879-2275
for more information!
National Native American Youth Initiative
June 19-27, 2004, Washington, D.C.
The Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP) is seeking Native
American medical and health professional students to serve as counselors for a
I lealth, Biomedical Research and Policy Development program for Native Ameri
can high school students in Washington, D.C. The goals of AAIP's National
Native American Youth Initiative are to motivate Native American high school
students to remain in the academic pipeline and to pursue a career in health
professions andor biomedical research. Twelve Native American medical and
health professional students will be chosen to serve as counselors for this inten
sive summer program for high school students. Counselors will serve as role
models and guides throughout the entire week. Room, travel and board will be
paid, as well as a stipend upon completion of the program.
Application deadline is April 23, 2004. Please contact Carla Guy at 405-946-7072
or via e-mail at cguyaaip.com, for an application or call Rachel
Warner, CollegeCounselor Advisor at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 1478.
2004 SUMMER ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
The Headland Indian Health Careers Program is an 8-week summer program
66-731, 2004 designed to increase the science and mathematics backgrounds
and communication skills of American Indian students interested in a health
career.
ELIGIBILITY:
1. Presently in their senior year of high school or freshman year of college
2. Completed at least two years of algebra and two science courses.
3. Maintained at least a 2.50 GPA (B-C average) in high school.
This academic enrichment and reinforcement program consists of mini-block
courses in calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Communication and Writ
ing Skills and is designed to increase the students' backgrounds and skills so
they may achieve levels of performance necessary for rigorous college academ
ics. Topics are presented in a series of lectures and laboratories, which are comple
mented with individual tutorials.
Participants receive: All expenses paid (room, board, and round trip airfare)
and $500 stipend. The program will be held on the main campus of the Univer
sity of Oklahoma in Norman. To apply, use the link: www.headlands.ouhsc.edu
progdesc.asp or contact: 405-271-2250 or email Headlandsouhsc.edu or call
Rachel Warner, College CounselorAdvisor at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 1478.
Deadline: March 15, 2004.
CTGR Education Scholarships Available
For The 2003-2004 School Year!
Full or part time Undergraduate, Graduate and Adult Voca
tional Training Scholarship, as well as Eula Petite Memorial
Scholarship applications are available. Application dead
line is April 30, 2004. Please contact Luhui Whitebear, Schol
arship Coordinator for more information at 503-879-1345, or
1-800-422-0232, ext. 1345.
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Klamath Falls Herald and News
If you're looking for a fast start in a journalism career, think about the
Klamath Falls Herald and News. We're looking for a copy editor. You'll
be part of a three-person editing staff with a lot of responsibility and
independence. Expectations: Imaginative selection of wire copy, atten
tion to fundamentals of copy editing, problem-solving skills and initia
tive, joy in the craft of journalism. Starting pay is $22,500, more depend
ing on experience. Health and retirement benefits are included. Letter,
resume, work samples to Tim Fought, editor, Box 788, Klamath Falls,
Oregon 97601, or to tfoughtheraldandnews.com.