april 15, 2014
Native Writers Essay Contest
seeking submissions
The 2014 Young Native Writers Essay Contest is designed to
encourage young Native American writers to explore their heri-
tage and is open to Native American high school students from all
Native communities.
For 2014, students are being asked to write about one or more of
the cultural images, symbols or art forms that have been histori-
cally developed by their community to communicate a particular
message or value, or serve a specifi c purpose.
Essays should be 1,200 words maximum and should cover the
following:
• Describe the image(s), symbol(s) or art forms selected;
• Explain how it was originally developed or used by the commu-
nity;
• Reflect on the student’s own experience about it, including
thoughts and feelings;
• And suggest why or how it is still relevant today.
Contest winners will receive a $2,500 college scholarship and
a paid trip to Washington, D.C., for a week of activities in July.
Deadline for submissions is April 22.
Interested students should visit the Holland & Knight Young
Native Writers Essay Contest website at www.nativewriters.
hklaw.com for contest rules and to view previous winning essays.
All essays must be submitted electronically by the entry deadline
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St. Michael’s off ers weekly brunch
St. Michael’s Catholic Church offers an open house brunch every Sunday
following Mass. The brunch is free to the community.
Brunch begins at about 11:30 a.m. following the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Mass
attendance is not required for brunch attendance. For more information,
contact Janelle Justen at 503-550-0923. n
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What is an internship?
An internship (full-time/part-time) is a real-world experience re-
lated to your career goals and interests. It may, but does not have
to be related/connected to your academic major or minor. Intern-
ships can be done during the academic semester and/or summer.
There are several varieties of internships: some are paid, some are
not and some offer credit towards graduation (from Stonybrook
University’s Career Center).
Internships can be what helps you stand out in your job inter-
views after college. Most employers look for a combination of formal
education and experience.
Not only are you gaining valuable hands-on experience, you are
also networking and making connections to professionals in your
future career fi eld. CTGR Higher Education encourages students
to explore internship opportunities to supplement their college
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