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Smoke Signals 1 1 JANUARY 1,2007 sonminK pi?iMiEainnES Oregon Health & Science University's Equity Summer Research Program Applications for Oregon Health and Science University's Equity Summer Research Program are now available online at http:www.ohsu.eduohs ueduacademicsomdiversityequity.cfm This program is offered through the OHSU School of Medicine's Gradu ate Program and Diversity Affairs office. In order to qualify, applicants must meet these criteria: Be a rising sophomore or junior Haven taken at least one year of biology or chemistry Have experienced significant economic or educational disadvantage, i.e. first generation college student, lack of educational opportunities, ethnic or cultural disparities, family circumstances. Students are paired with research mentors to work full-time in a re search lab. Not only do they gain valuable research experience, but they also have the opportunity to attend scientific seminars and lab meetings and to mingle with other students and mentors on the OHSU Marquam Hill campus. The program runs for 8 weeks in the summer and offers a cost of living stipend to successful applicants. All application materials must be RECEIVED in our offices by 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, 2007 . There will be no exceptions to this deadline, so urge students to request their letters of recommendation and transcripts early in the process. Women and under-represented minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Please check our Frequently Asked Questions on the website http:www. ohsu.eduohsueduacademicsomdiversityequity.cfm Winter Term Schedule of Classes Winter term begins Monday, January 8 and continues through the week of March 19. Registration began November 28 for continuing students and December 4 for new students. 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 ECE 154 Children's Literature and Literacy Thursdays 4:00-6:50 3 credits, crn 56300 $17418 fee MTH 20607095 Math Lab MonWed, 5:30-7:20 4 credits $2322 1 fee Crn: 20- 54055, 60- 50994, 70- 50995, 95- 50996 WR 115121122123 Introduction to Composition and Exposition Thursdays, 5:30-8:20 3 credits $17420 fee Crn: 115- 52381, 121-53562, 122-53651.123-52378 Telecourses broadcast to the Grand Ronde Education Center MTH 060 Introductory Algebra TuesThurs, 11:30-1:20 4 credits, crn 55795 $23216 fee BT 085 Business English II TuesThurs, 10:00-11:20 3 credits, crn 55958 $17418 fee BT 116 Office Procedures MonWedFri, 11:30-12:20 3 credits, crn 55972 $17418 fee CH 105 Chemistry for Allied Health MonWed, 1:00-2:20 5 credits, crn 51275 $29042 fee (Must also register for lab and recitation) CH 110 General, Organic & Biochemistry MonWed, 9:00-10:20 5 credits, crn 52948 $29042 fee (Must also register for lab and recitation) Scholarships for Native American Students Catching the Dream offers 220 scholarships this year to Native col lege students in the U. S. Students must have outstanding academic records, test scores and leadership abilities. They must submit an essay, three letters of recommendation, high school transcripts and ACT or SAT test scores. They must also seek and apply for all other sources of funds, including private scholarships. Applicants should at a minimum find all other scholarships on www.fastweb.com For more information, contact Mary Frost or Dean Chavers, 8200 Mountain Road, NE, Suite 203, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Phone: 505-262-2351 or email: Nscholarshaol.com or visit www.catching thedream.org !: .8gf! Hews ; LIBRARY HOURS: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (closed Monday - Friday 12-1 p.m.) Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Library statistics for November: Issued 16 new cards, had 493 patron visits, there were 629 circulations, 238 donations and 42 computer sign ins in the 17 days of service. Upcoming Events Poetry RecitalReading: Wednesday, January 10: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Family Literacy Night for parents and their childchildren in grades K - 3 will be offered in January and February. Dates to be announced in next Smoke Signals issue. New Collection Items Include: Significant number of Audio titles. The Library has cassette re corders available for Elders to check out with the audio books. A few new videos Many children books about the seasons and the holidays Several titles on cooking and crafts Teens are welcome to come in and use the new Teen Homework Center in the Tribal Library. Basic supplies and materials are available for student use in the Library. Reference materials are available in the center as well as calculators & basic tools. Workshop Classes In Grand Ronde Tuesday, January 9, 2007 Introduction to Microsoft Windows Tuesday, February 13, 2007 Introduction to Microsoft Word Tuesday, March 13, 2007 Intermediate Microsoft Word Tuesday, April 10, 2007 Advanched 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 Time's Running Out For The Gates Millennium Scholarship January 12 is the 2007 deadline date for the Gates Millennium Schol arship. High school seniors with a 3.3 cumulative GPA, GED students, high school graduates who have not begun college studies are eligible to apply. This scholarship pays for 100 of unmet need for college for up to nine years. For more information, visit www.aigc.com The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Youth Sponsorship Program CTGR Youth Sponsorship can only be used one time per calendar year (Januaryl to December 31). The amount of the sponsorship is for, but not to exceed, up to $200 The Sponsorship can be used for any school or community related activity i.e. sports campsteams, dance classes, music lessons, school fees, swimming lessons, summer camps, academic enrichment, etc. Eligibility Guidelines: 1. Youth must be an enrolled CTGR Tribal member. 2. Youth must be currently attending school or an alternative form of certified and recognized educational program. 3. Youth must be in grades Kindergarten through the 12th. Please call Toni Mercier at Youth Education to request an application by mail, fax or email at 503-879-2101 or 1-800-422-0232 ext. 2101 or toni. merciergrandronde.org
