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Smoke Signals 15 JANUARY 15,2010 BBXERSDBC3Ga ??lM!OKnimIIS Ameckain EVlnnseym off Nattuiral History trip Each year in collaboration with the American Museum of Natural History, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde sponsors two internships for Tribal youth to work at the AMNH in New York City. The internship has been fully supported by Tribal Council for the last nine years. This is an incredible op portunity for students interested in science, museums or history to travel to New York to work in one of the finest museums in the country. The AMNHCTGR internship for 2010 is available to three male students, who will be accompanied by male chaperones during their stay. This year students will leave on June 6 and return on June 26. The chaperones for this year are Travis Mercier, CTGR Cultural Specialist, and Matthew Zimbrick, Middle School Lead. Chaperones will each spend 10 days with the students assisting them with their internship and exploration of the city. Finalists will be asked to participate in an interview and final selections will be made by April 1. Eligibility: Current high school sophomore, junior or senior (priority will be given to sophomorejunior students). Grand Ronde Tribal member. Reside in Oregon. Male. GPA of at least a 2.5 (accumulative) or 3.0 in previous term. Good attendance record (fewer than four unexcused absences in the previ ous term). Good behavior (student must demonstrate maturity and good decision-making skills students who have had any discipline referrals in the past three months must submit an appeal to have application read). Commitment: Student must commit to being present throughout the entire internship experience (June 6-26) Student must present to the Grand Ronde community following the trip to New York (Summer 2010) Student must present to the incoming internsparticipants prior to their departure the following year (May 2011) Checklist: Please complete the following and return to CTGR Youth Edu cation Program by March 12. AMNH Internship Summary (Read & Sign). Application (personal information). Personal written statement. Academic reference form. Personal reference form. High school transcript (unofficial). Release of informationphoto release. Copy of Tribal ID or certificate of enrollment. For more information or an application, contact Youth Education at 503-879-2102. Attention Native Chemeketa students What: Free student luncheon Chemeketa would like to hear the needs of Native students and what they can do to help you be successful at Chemeketa. Come enjoy a lunch with Chemeketa and Tribal education staff! When: Feb. 9. Where: Multicultural CenterBldg. 2 - Salem (Lancaster) Cheme keta campus When: Noon-2 p.m. To RSVP or for more information, contact Trinity Minahan, CTGR Education Department, at 503-879-1478, or Linda Ringo-Reyna, 503-399-5143, at Chemeketa. 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. Bask skiiDDs Dafe When: Every Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m.open 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! 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. For more information, visit the foundation Web site at www.udall.gov. Marine Science Internships in Oregon Summer 2010 If you are considering graduate study or just a professional career in the marine sciences, developing research skills through hands-on experience is one of the most valuable learning opportunities you can have. The Research Experience for Undergraduates program runs from June 14-Aug. 20 at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport and at the College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences in Corvallis. Apply by Feb. 15. Interns receive a weekly stipend, housing on-site and round-trip trans portation from their home area. Learn more and apply online at: www.hmsc.oregonstate.eduREU. Free learning source The information includes: Everyday Life Math and Money Computer Training Online Classes Work and career information Check it out at www.gcflearnfree.org 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 Feb. 1 and March 1 from noon 1 p.m. in the library. This program is for par ents, grandparents andor caregivers of babies 0-2. Please join us.
