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Smoke Signals 15 JANUARY 1,2010 Feb. 18 2 p.m. Dedicationblessing of the Western Oregon University (WOU) Native American Student Lounge. Location: Western Oregon University Monmouth, Ore. Native American Student Lounge in the Academic Programs and Services Build ing (right next to the Multicultural Student Serviced area). A reception will occur following the blessing in the Columbia Room at the Werner University Center. Basic sEdlDs Dalb When: Every Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.mVopen entry. Where: Education Buildingcomputer lab. Computer skills, keyboarding, resume writing, math and writ ing. Who: Joanne Carr, 503-879-2282, or joanne.carrgran dronde.org. Why: It will be easier to get a job! You'll have a resume! You'll be better on the computer! You'll be happier! Portland State University online degree programs Online bachelor degree programs: Turn your college credits or associate degree into a more powerful four-year degree from Portland State University. Attend fully online classes taught by Portland State faculty. Undergraduate degrees offered: BABS in Social Science BABA in Arts & Letters BABS in Liberal Studies Option: Earn an Early Childhood Education certificate as part of this bachelor's degree. It is an 18-credit program culminating in a certificate of completion. Pay Oregon in-state tuition (no matter where you live). For more information, call 503-725-4822 or 1-800-547-8887, ext. 4822. E-mail: onlinepdx.edu. 9ia:m.-,-ZD.m.' Ccr.fdcrctcd Trfcss of J , tw i It' "You Are CollkaemMIQ. -' " Tribal Competitive Scholarships Applications are now available for 2010 CTGR Competitive Scholarships. Applicants must be enrolled members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. New for 2010 is the online application process. To apply online, visit www.grandronde.orgtemplate.aspx?id4172. Call Education if you are unable to apply online at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 1345. The early bird deadline is April 1 and the final deadline is April 30. Applications received by April 1 will receive one additional point to the total score. UdlaDO OirD'iL'emsEnDs The Morris K. Udall Native American Congressional Internship program is a fully funded 10-week summer internship in Washington, D.C., for Native American and Alaska Native undergraduate, graduate and law students. Interns work in congressional and agency offices where they have opportunities to research legislative issues important to Tribal communi ties, network with public officials and Tribal advocacy groups and enhance their understanding of nation building and Tribal self-governance. The foundation provides airfare, housing, per diem and a $1,200 educational stipend. Applications must be received by Jan. 29, 2010. For more infor mation, visit the foundation Web site at www.udall.gov. OSAC scholarship applications Applications are now available for the 2010 Oregon Student As sistance Commission Scholarships. Each year OSAC administers more than 400 scholarships though their application. Application deadline is March 1, or to enter for a $500 Early Bird Scholarship, by Feb. 15. Out-of-state students who are members of Oregon Tribes and attending Oregon schools are also able to apply. For more in formation or to apply, visit www.getcolllegefunds.org. Free MBA Program at Wake Forest University The Master of Art in Management program is designed specifically for liberal arts majors only. The MA degree program is a 10-month intense study of the basic functional areas of business. After graduation and working for approximately two years, all MA graduates are eligible to apply to Wake Forest as part of the MAMBA joint degree program and get the MBA in one year. The new Dean, Steve Reinemund, has created a new scholarship for diverse students pursuing the MA degree called the Corporate Fellowship. The Corporate Fellowship provides full tuition and a $21,000 stipend to cover living expenses. Additionally, each Corporate Fellow will partici pate in a practicum. The practicum has two components: educational and professional development. Each student will be assigned a mentor who is a high level executive with their sponsor corporation. The mentor will oversee an educational project covering four of the functional areas of business using their own corporation as the subject. For more information, contact Derrick S. Boone, Ph.D., Associate Profes sor of Marketing, at 866-925-3622. LIBRARY HOURS: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (closed Monday - Friday: noon - 1 p.m.) Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m "Tiny Tots" Program: Sessions are held the first Mon day of each month. Next sessions are Jan. 4, Feb. 1 and March 1 from noon 1 p.m. in the library. This program is for parents, grandparents andor caregivers of babies 0-2. Please join us.
