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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.
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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.