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FEBRUARY 15, 2006
Workshop Classes In Grand Ronde
Tuesday, March 14 Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP
Tuesday, April 11 Intermediate Microsoft Windows XP
Tuesday, May 9 Introduction to Microsoft Word
Tuesday, June 13 Intermediate Microsoft Word
The workshops will be taught by Northwest Computer Learning Center
and will run from 9 a.m- 4 p.m. in the computer lab in the Adult Education
Building. Cost for a workshop is $150 and eligible Tribal members can
apply to the Short Term Training program for assistance with registration
costs. Space is limited to the first 15 who register.
To register contact Joshua Clift, Adult Vocational Training Coordinator
at 503-879-1635 or e-mail: joshua.cliftgrandronde.org
Harvard To Pay Tuition For
Low-Income Families
Harvard University states that from now on undergraduate students
from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the announce
ment, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said, "When only 10
percent of the students in Elite higher education come from families in
lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are
not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of
the income distribution."
If you know of a family earning less than $40,000 a year with an honor
student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to
pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from
now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Har
vard for free.. .no tuition and no student loans!
To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making
less than $40,000 a year visit Harvard's financial aid website at: http:
adm-is.fas.harvard.eduFAOindex.htm or call the school's financial aid
office at 617-495-1581..
Chemeketa Community College
Foundation Scholarships
The Chemeketa Community College Foundation administers
several scholarship programs for Chemeketa students. Interested
students will complete one application form and they will be consid
ered for every scholarship for which they are eligible. Applications
for the 2006-2007 academic year will be available on February 27,
deadline March 31, 2006. For an application, or more information,
visit http:programs.chemeketa.edufoundationscholarships.html
or call Luhui Whitebear, CTGR Scholarship Coordinator at 503-879-1345
or 1-800-422-0232 ext 1345.
Parent Committee Meeting
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
12 p.m., lunch will be served
Youth Education Building
Please call Toni at 503-879-2101 to R.S.V.P.
Achievement & Recognition Awards
Applications will be mailed by March 1, 2006 to all K-12 youth.
Please be certain that Member Benefits has
your students correct address.
If you do not receive an application by Wednesday,
March 15, please call Toni at 503-879-2101.
Boy's Night Out
Tuesday, February 28
Tribal male youth, grades 6-12th, are invited to attend this event
For more information, please contact Chris at 503-879-4534.
Youth Leadership Meeting
Tuesday, February 28 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Youth Education Center
Please contact Toni at 503-879-2101 for permission slips.
Spring Break Culture Camp
March 28-31
6th -12th grade youth are invited to attend this years trip.
We will be camping at Camp Meriwether.
For more information, contact Toni at 503-879-2101.
Tribal Education Scholarships Now Available
Applications for the CTGR Education Scholarships are available in the
following categories: full and part time undergraduate; full and part time
graduate; full and part time adult vocational training, and Eula Petite. Please
contact Luhui Whitebear, CTGR Scholarship Coordinator, for applications
and more information at 503-879-1345, 1-800-422-0232 ext 1345 or luhui.
whitebeargrandronde.org.
Traditional Arts Apprenticeships
Available In 2006 To Tribal Artists
These are made available by the Oregon Historical Society.
The intent of the apprenticeship program is to transmit valuable cultural
information and skills to others as a way of strengthening traditions-knowledge,
practices, skills and arts so ancient life-ways continue without inter
ruption. 2006 applications are open to Oregon Tribal artists who are also fluent
speakers of their indigenous languages.
Completed applications must be postmarked by March 3, 2006
Go to www.ohs.org or call Nancy at 503-306-5291.
Current Tribal Members Who Are High
School Sophomores And Juniors
University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington June 24-28, 2006
GPA Requirement: 3.0
Space is limited to the first students, so priority will be given to those
students who apply before February 15th. Students who will apply after
February 15th will be selected according to the date their application is
received. All applications must be received before May 15 to be consid
ered. Cost: FREE!
This is a five-day "crash course" in preparing you for college. Expert col
lege counselors, teamed up with college admission officers to help you:
1. Select colleges suitable for you
2. Complete winning applications and write memorable essays
3. Learn what turns an applicant into an admitted student
4. Become a test-prep "whiz kid"
5. Find your way through the financial aidscholarship jungle !
You will learn about a broad variety of colleges and universities, and
establish personal relationships with admission representatives and col
lege counselors that will continue long after the program is over.
Space is limited, so apply now!
For an application to apply or questions: Call Trinity Minahan at 503-879-1478.
InterTribal Timber Council Scholarships
The Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program is dedicated to the support
of Native American students pursuing higher education in Natural Re
sources. Scholarships are available for college students and graduating
high school seniors. Deadline is March 31. For more information or an
application, visit www.itcnet.org or call Luhui Whitebear, CTGR Scholar
ship Coordinator at 503-879-1345 or 1-800-422-0232 ext 1345.
C.A.R.E
for Kids and Families
Diabetes Health and
Wellness Fair
When:
February 25th
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where:
The Long House
1630 Columbia St
Eugene, OR 97405
Next to the University of Oregon
Please come join us in our efforts
to prevent and control diabetes.
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