Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (April 1, 2006)
APRIL 1,2006 Smoke Signals 15 Time is Running Out, Request Your Tribal Scholarship Application Today! Applications for the CTGR Education Scholarships are available in the following categories for Grand Ronde Tribal members only: full and part time undergraduate; full and part-time graduate; full and part-time adult vocational training; and Eula Petite. Application deadline is April 30. Please contact Luhui Whitebear, CTGR Scholarship Coordinator, for applications and more information. 503-879-1345, 1-800-422-0232 ext 1345, or luhui.whitebeargrandronde.org. Scholarship Help Sessions The Grand Ronde Tribal Education Scholarship must be postmarked by April 29. Come and learn more about this opportunity as well as other scholarships opportunities, and what it takes to apply. You will receive as sistance completing applications and have the opportunity to have someone proof-reading your personal statements. We look forward to seeing at one of our upcoming scholarship help sessions. HELP WITH: Scholarship Applications Personal Statements Essays for Scholarships Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFSA) SESSIONS WILL BE HELD AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Tribal Adult Educ. Building Date: April 12 & 27 Time: 3-5 p.m. Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Eugene Area Office Date: April 14 & 25 Time: 2-4 p.m. Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Portland Area Office Date: April 20 Time: 1-3 p.m. For more information, please contact the Tribal Education Division at 503-879-2275 or 1-800-422-0232 ext 2275. College Preparation Week This is a five day "crash course" in preparing you for college. Expert col lege counselors, teamed up with college admission officers will help you: Select colleges suitable for you Complete winning applications and write memorable essays Learn what turns an applicant into an admitted student Become a test-prep "whiz kid" Find your way through the financial aidscholarship jungle Where: University of Puget Sound Tacoma, Washington Who: Open to current CTGR high school sophomores and juniors For more information contact Trinity Minahan at 503-879-1478. Workshop Classes In Grand Ronde 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 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 stu dents 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 considered. Cost: FREE! This is a five-day "crash course" in preparing you for college. Expert college 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 es tablish personal relationships with admission representatives and college 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. 2006 Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde CollegeCareer Fair! Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10 a.m.-2 p.m. To be held at the Tribal GymAuditorium. Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to explore college programs andor career fields. Community Colleges, Four-Year CollegesUniversi ties, Vocational Colleges, Armed Forces, Job Corporations, Lending Agen cies and TradeApprenticeship Agencies will be present. The day will be full of information, break-out sessions, free bags that you can fill with goodies from the vendors, and door prizes! This event is open to the public and free. Lunch is provided!! For more information contact Trinity Minahan at 503-879-1478. Sponsored by The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Education Division. Ayn Rand Essay Contest llth and 12th Graders can enter to win up to $10,000 for their essay on Ayn Rand's novel The Fountainhead. The Grand Ronde Tribal Library has The Fountainhead available for checkout. Deadline for essay submission is April 25. For more information on the essay contest, visit the Essay Contests link on www.aynrand.org. American Indian Education Foundation Scholarship The American Indian Foundation is now accepting applications for their scholarship. Applicants must be of Native American or Alaskan Native descent; attending an accredited 2 or 4 year school; enrolled full time; and not be in a master's degree or higher program. Deadline for applications is May 4. For an application and more information, visit www.aiefprograms. org, or contact Luhui Whitebear, CTGR Scholarship Coordinator at 503-879-1345, 1-800-422-0232 ext 1345 or luhui.whitebeargrandronde.org. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation Scholarships The American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) is now accepting applications for their Burlington Santa Fe Foundation Scholar ship. Scholarships are for undergraduate study only and are renewable for up to 4 years. Applicants must meet the following criteria: (1) be cur rent AISES members; (2) be a high school senior in one of the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington; (3) majoring in: business, engineering, math, medicinehealth adminis tration, naturalphysical sciences, technology, or education; (4) be Native American. Applications available at www.aises.orghigheredscholarships with a deadline of April 15. Mews 8 Monday - Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Thursday & Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed Friday Noon - 1 p.m.) Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Book Club: April 25 at 5:30 - 7 p.m. April 8 Book Club meeting canceled for Open House event. Poetry Recital Reading: April 12 at 6:30 - 8 p.m. Saturday Activity for K-3rd grade youth: April 22 at 12 - 1:30 p.m. National Library Week: April 3-April 8. Visit the library dur ing National Library Week to receive a bookmark and to enter a drawing for a prize. LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, April 8 at 12-4 p.m. Recruitment for new card holders, library tours and collection in formation from 12-2 p.m. Presentation, activities and refreshment from 2-4 p.m.
