ASU Communiy Postings
Dated February 2009
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They're here!! Fall 2008 Convocation Photos --------
2009 Stabilizing Indigenous Languages Conference Poster Indigenous Languages Arizona State University, Tempe, USA --------
Native American Alumni Chapter (NAAC) All Fellow Native American Alumni Students are welcome to join the NAAC in their general meetings Join in events/activities Help NAAC set good role models for ASU's Native communities 2009 General Meetings are listed here -------- Graduate Student Info.
-------- Tutors Needed- Volunteer Opportunity The Pascua Yaqui Education Services in the Town of Guadalupe is looking for volunteers for the program to benefit the young students Open to ASU Students Looking for Math/Reading Tutors Must be committed to 6-8 Hours of Volunteer Service starting the month of February to May If Interested please contact Val Blackhorse -------- NINA Scholarship Opportunity at ASU APPLY NOW! Full tuition, books and a living allowance are provided through the Nina Scholars Program Application deadline for Fall 2009 is April 1, 2009 This scholarship was created by the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust in 2001 in tribute to the life and values of Nina Mason Pulliam. -------- Freshman Applications Admissions are set to Close March 1st APPLY NOW!! --------
Dear Pow Wow'er:
-------- (Pre K to 12th Grade) _________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.01.09: 2.02.09: 2.03.09: Gathering of ASU American Indian Programs & Offices Invitation from Mr. Zah MU, Santa Cruz, Tempe Campus 3:00 PM
2.04.09: 2.05.09: 10th Annual American Indian Studies Conference February 5-6, 2009 Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ See agenda here -------- presents his new book Charles Eastman,
American Indian Studies & The Labriola National American Indian Data Center, invite students, faculty, and friends to attend.
2.06.09: Culture Presentation "Navajo Coyote Tales to Shape Personalities and Behavior" by Ernest Harry Begay Where: ASU Tempe, Memorial Union, Pima Auditorium Room 230 When: Friday, February 6th Sponsored by Navajo Nation Behavioral Health Services and the American Indian Student Support Services
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2.18.09: AISES - Engineering Silent Auction Thursday, February 19th 8am - 5pm Student Engineering Center Dinner at 6pm: $5 at the door - networking opportunity with industry reps, faculty, and deans of the engineering college -- bring your resume! Support the AISES to raise funds.
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2.24.09: The Washington Center's American Indian/Alaska Native Initiative TWC prepares students from colleges and universities across the country to assume leadership positions in the public sector. A designated Washington Center program advisor will work to place students in a federal government internship that covers the full cost of the program fee and housing fee, provides weekly stipend, and may reimburse travel expenses to and from Washington, D.C. Students participate in internships tailored to their interests, interact with successful government officials and develop professional and leadership skills. Sara D. Clement will be at the following sites this week. 2.25.09:
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All proceeds will be used to support events as the Women's Talking Circle, the Native Out - Gay Awareness Day, the Sex and Alcohol Awareness Spring Break Program, as well as the Mr. and Ms. MIASU Pageant. Interviewing Workshop by Career Services -------- ASU Native Women's Talking Circle Presents Leandra Bitsie Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 5-7 pm Indigenous Leadership Empowerment Workshop The meeting is open to everyone! More Information: Flyer 2.27.09: Graduate Horizons Presentation Friday, February 27th, 12-1pm Discovery Hall Room 313 -------- Madam President: Summit on Women of Color, Leadership and the Learned Societies 2.28.09: 8th Annual Local to Global Justice Teach-in is coming! Inauguration Parade: Friday February 27, 2009 Teach-in Saturday February 28 - Sunday March 1, 2009 Farmer Building ASU Tempe The Teach-in runs from 8:30 am - 7 pm Saturday and 8:30 am - 5 pm Sunday, so feel free to stop in at any time on either day. For a full schedule of events, plus parking info and directions, visit www.localtoglobal.org.
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phoenix Sun Amar'e Stoudemire & Phoenix Mercury Diana Taurasi Become Honorary Commissioners of NABI 2009 Proceeds from the event will benefit the NABI Foundation. For information about NABI, the NABI Foundation, team registration, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities contact 480-446-7052 or visit the official NABI website at www.NABIHOOPS.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Governor's Office of Equal Opportunity GOEO Updates (New Website) 1. Labor and Employment Alert: Ledbetter Act 18. Arizona South Asians For Safe Families - April 18th -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NTIA taking meetings for broadband stimulus grant programs This is a major source of funding for broadband development. The contact for a meeting is Barbara Brown, 202-482-4374 or email bbrown@ntia.doc.gov. Notice is at: http://www.ntia.doc.gov/frnotices/2009/broadbandmeetings_090224.pdf The National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA) has announced its going to hold meetings with interested parties (i.e. people who want the money) March 2 to talk about the stimulus package broadband grant programs. NTIA is in charge of distributing $4.7 billion in broadband grant monies. Meetings will be held at the NTIA's headquarters in Washington D.C. and will give interested parties the opportunity to discuss implementation of the Broadband Grant Programs as described in the stimulus package passed earlier this month. Under the Recovery Act, the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) has $4.7 billion for eligible parties to develop and expand broadband services to rural and under-served areas and improve access to broadband by public safety agencies. Of that, $250 million is available for programs that encourage sustainable adoption of broadband services, and there's at least $200 million marked to upgrade technology and capacity at public computing centers including community colleges and public libraries. Plus there's up to $350 million for the development and maintenance of statewide broadband inventory maps. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Navajo Waters Uranium Project is seeking four College Student Interns -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CPIMA (Center on Polymer and Macromolecular Assemblies) Summer Undergraduate Research Experience is now taking applications for the summer 2009 semester. Applications are due Monday February 2, 2009 For more info, visit http://cpima.stanford.edu/education/sure-program-reu/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AIGC (American Indian Graduate Center) 40th Anniversary Reception Saturday, February 7, 2009 5:30pm to 8:00 pm Albuquerque The Magazine 1550 Mercantile Avenue NE , Top Floor ( REI Building ) Albuquerque, N.M. 87107 Space is limited, Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 4, 2009 (505) 881-4584 or www.aigcs.org _________________________________________________________________________________ 2009 Language & Literacy Conference February 7, 2009, 8:00-3:00, Memorial Union, Tempe Campus Find a detailed schedule of the day’s events at http://education.asu.edu/langlitconf Take five minutes and register online now! Questions? Contact LLConference@asu.edu _________________________________________________________________________________________ $500 Scholarship to SOHA Conference Deadline: Feb. 13 SW Oral History Assoc. Scholarship Aannouncement SW Oral History Assoc. Mini Grants Announcement SOHA Conference in Los Angeles, CA March 26-29, 2009 _________________________________________________________________________________________ 1st Annual Close Up/NIEA Program February 8-14, 2009 Washington, D.C. Plan to send your high school students to the first annual Close Up/NIEA Program, scheduled for February 8th-14th in Washington, DC. This unique partnership will enable students from your schools to understand their roles as dual citizens and prepare for leadership within their tribes during a very exciting and historic time in our Nation’s Capitol! Students you select will spend 7 days in Washington, DC, living and learning with peers from tribes nationwide as part of Close Up’s renowned citizenship academy. For details, contact Dellie Reckitt at dreckitt@closeup.org or call 800-256-7387 ext 665 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NABI/Nike All-Star Weekend Event Special Free to the Public NABI Event Being Presented By Nike First Native event during the All-Star Weekend. Special Appearance by Phoenix Sun's Own: Amar'e Stoudemire Where: Phoenix Prep Academy, 735 E. Fillmore St, Phoenix, AZ. When: Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 Time: Doors open at 2:30 pm NABI Presents "Chasing the Sun 10K & Pow-Wow Hosted for the first time at a NFL Stadium Where: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, AZ When: May 1-3, 2009 _________________________________________________________________________________________
Heard Museum Launches New Native Inspired Evening Events The event is call NU (Native+You) and features art work inspired by Native Heritage Come to enjoy live music, food, drinks, and meet the artists. Free Admission When: Launches on Feb 20th and continues every 3rd Friday of each month Where: Heard Museum Time: 5:30-9 pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8th Annual Native Nations Institute/Roger Willie Charity Golf Tournament February 20, 2009 Whirlwind Golf Course on the Gila River Indian Community’s reservation in Arizona, Chandler, AZ by Native Nations Institute Support our Native Youth! ________________________________________________________________________________________ Phoenix Community Development and Investment Corporation (PCDIC) Youth Career Exploration and Internship Program Request for Proposals for 2009-10 The Phoenix Community Development and Investment Corporation (PCDIC) is seeking offers from individuals and community organizations to contract services for the 2009 Youth Career Exploration and Internship Program. Proposals are seeking Youth Career Advocate(s) and one organization to provide educational/employment opportunities for youth between the ages 16-25. Request for Proposal/Qualification applications will be available beginning February 23, 2009 through March 19, 2009. To be eligible for review, proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 19, 2009 to: City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development Department 200 W. Washington St, 20th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85003-1611Pre-proposal conferences will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2009, to answer questions regarding the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Youth Career Advocate(s) and the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Youth Career Exploration and Internship Program. Times and locations are listed below:
To obtain the RFQ/RFP for the Youth Career Exploration and Internship Program, please visit the following link: http://phoenix.gov/phxwc/rfppcdic.html ________________________________________________________________________________________ The Washington Center: Intern Abroad Opportunity for Students Attend one of four intern abroad programs in London, England, Oxford, England, Sydney, Australia or Quebec City, Canada. Gain valuable comparative understanding of culture and professional life. See letter here. Submit an application through the online system BEFORE February 27, 2009 Call 202-238-7900 or 800-486-8921 Visit www.twc.edu/internabroad Or email Internabroad@twc.edu ________________________________________________________________________________________ New Book: "Big Sycamore Stands Alone: The Western Apaches, Aravaipa, and the Struggle for Place" Author Ian Record at Changing Hands Bookstore Friday, February 27th at 7:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________________________________ March April May June July
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Job Opportunity - Notice here Work Force Specialist Under the Department of Native Workforce Sevices Open: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Salary Ranges: 26,500-29,500 (DOE) Requirments:
Contact Information: PERSONNEL OFFICE 4520 North Central, Suite 250, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, 602-264-6768, ext 2103 Website: www.phxindcenter.org _________________________________________________________________________________________
hosted by The Navajo Nation Department of Workforce Development February 27, 2009 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Gallup, NM The event will take place at the Rio West Mall, 1300 West I-40 Frontage Rd in the food court area. The purpose of the Job Fair is focus and assists individuals to seek employment or training program to enhance their career.
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