Greetings Everyone,
We're working to improve community postings and ASU news; at this time we've included information from various organizations and departments who have asked us to share with you. Postings will be uploaded as we receive them.
Note: A new website and announcement section is in the works and will be ready soon.
ASU Community Connect
This site is designed to be a portal between ASU and the greater Arizona community. When completed this fall, it will provide information about a variety of topics: how to connect with ASU resources and people; how to find what you are looking for within the many facets of ASU; and how to connect with individuals and programs in order to build lasting, mutually beneficial partnerships between ASU and the community.
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University Club Members Luncheon
September 10, 2008
Guest Speaker: Peterson Zah
Arizona State University-University Club
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Construction In Indian Country (CIIC)
Executive Committee Meeting
September 10, 2008
Email: ksilent@asu.edu for more information
Construction In Indian Country http://construction.asu.edu/ciic/
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COMMUNITY POSTINGS
ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS @ ASU WANTS YOU!
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008
7:00pm Life Sciences Building, LSE 104
Participate in projects which:
Provide International Travel Opportunities
Expose students to sustainability in project design
Train internationally and interdisciplinary responsible students
ALL MAJORS WELCOME! Pizzas will be provided!
Visit: ewb.asu.edu for more information
Contact: Chapter President: Maneet.Kamboj@asu.edu
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ASU American Indian Council
If you want to become involved, the AIC is holding 2 short information sessions. Currently, we have 2 positions open for facilitator and treasurer for the entire year and secretary for the Spring '09 term.
The American Indian Council (AIC) at Arizona State University is one of the seven minority student coalitions that serves as an umbrella group for the American Indian student organizations designed to support and collaborate with each other. The American Indian Council facilitates and supports American Indian organizations on campus. To learn more about AIC and the open positions, please attend one of the info. sessions below.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
2-3:00pm
SSV 394 (Multicultural Student Services Classroom)
Thursday, September 11, 2008
11:30-12:30pm
SSV 394 (Multicultural Student Services Classroom)
If you have any questions, please contact the advisor, Mary Hubbell-Ansera at mha@asu.edu or at (480) 965.6060.
Thank you and go Devils!
Denee Yazzie
Denee.Yazzie@asu.edu
American Indian Council
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AMERICAN INDIAN STUDENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP:
STUDENT PATHWAYS WORKSHOP
September 26-27, 2008
Indigenous Nation Building
2 Day Workshop
1 credit* ( * Students must be enrolled full time for Fall 2008 to earn course credit for workshop)
*NEW REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 15, 2008
The Four Directions Workshop is designed to introduce students to the basics of entrepreneurship, innovation and venture development.
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Arizona Premiere of "Two Million Minutes"
A documentary film that follows six students from three 21st century superpowers - China, India and the United States - as they prepare for college and a career.
WHAT: Presentation by Former Colorado Gov. Roy Romer & "Two Million Minutes"
WHERE: Evelyn Smith Music Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
WHEN: 5:30 p.m., September 11, 2008
HOST: The Coalition for Solutions Through Higher Education RSVP now.
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Northern Arizona Region College Night
September 18, 2008
Annual College Night hosted by Flagstaff High School
Contact Katherine Pastor at 928-773-8120 or kpastor@fusd1.org
See flyer & participating schools here
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AISSS & N.A.T.I.O.N.S Launch NEW Student Discussion Board
The Discussion Board is a nice feature for students to post messages that requires a response or interaction between students. To post messages you must add American Indian Student Support Services (AISSS) and NATIONS to your organization or classes under My ASU.
Examples:
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ASU Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
Indian Country's Winning Hand: 20 Years of IGRA (Indian Gaming Regulatory Act) Conference
October 16–17, 2008
For more info. visit http://ilp.law.asu.edu
ASU Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
Indian Gaming Pathbreakers' Banquet
October 16, 2008 6:30 - 9:00 p.m
http://ilp.law.asu.edu/banquets.html
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ASU Tribal Community Planning Workshop II
Thursday, November 20, 2008
"Honoring Successful Projects and Plans: Lessons Learned and Ongoing Challenges"
Memorial Union 241C Ventana C
Tentative Agenda
For more info. email tclashin@asu.edu
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Nourishing Community
Be part of ASU’s response to the Havasu Canyon flood
Please come together with other ASU members to nourish a sense of community with tribal members and provide much needed support and supplies. The village is in dire need of canned and dry foods, and bottled water.
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Arizona Professional Chapter of the American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES)
Fall 2008 meetings resume. For more info. email azpcaises@gmail.com
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August 2008 Update Indigenous Early Intervention Alliance
http://indigenous-early-intervention.com/
See IEIA Scholarship Update here
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ASU On Campus Job - The Tell-a-Devil Network
The Tell-a-Devil Network is comprised of enthusiastic Arizona State University students who serve as fundraising representatives of the university. Each year, the network raises nearly $2 million in support of scholarships, programs, faculty research and more from alumni, parents and friends of ASU. Visit site here http://www.asufoundation.org/Default.aspx?alias=www.asufoundation.org/telladevil
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NSEP National Security Education Program Graduate Fellowships
For graduate students with a sense of adventure and a project in mind (thesis/dissertation) this is a wonderful scholarship for you. The NSEP Graduate Fellowship, www.borenawards.org/boren_fellowship. See flyer here
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The Fall 2008 Graduate College Professional Development Workshops
Workshops have been set. A copy of the schedule can be found here. More workshops can be found at http://graduate.asu.edu/sfs.
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Accepting Applications for Academic Exchange Program in Macedonia
The ASU Melikian Center: Russian, Eurasian, & East European Studies at ASU (http://melikian.asu.edu/) is accepting applications for its longstanding academic exchange with the University of Ss. Kiril and Metodij (UKIM) in Skopje, Macedonia (http://www.ukim.edu.mk/) . Faculty, graduate students, and graduating seniors are eligible to apply.
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Art of Living Students' Club at ASU is proud to present the
Youth Empowerment and Skills Workshop PLUS (YES!+)
YES!+ empowers young people with tools to eliminate stress/trauma, rid the system of negative emotions, develop strong social and leadership skills, heighten awareness and increase mental focus. Website : http://www.artoflivingyouth.org
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AIEA Annual American Indian Youth Conference
November 20-21, 2008
University of Arizona
The American Indian Youth Conference is a statewide education conference for American Indian students, grades 8 – 12, and aims to support, encourage, and provide the necessary resources for students to achieve their educational and career goals. If you would like more information, please contact Travis L. Lane at (602) 258-4822, or Bobbi Jo Brown at (602) 402-6210 or visit: www.aieacorp.org.
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SIENA Conferences
Take Charge! - Native American Leadership Today
September 26, 2008
Tempe Mission Palms Hotel
60 E. Fifth Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
Audience: Grades 7-12, parents, teachers/administrators
Fee: $65 if postmarked by 8/26/08; $75 if by 9/11/08; $85 if by 9/25/08
Early Childhood Intervention Conference
September 27, 2009
Tempe Mission Palms Hotel
60 E. Fifth Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
Audience: Parents of urban Indian children in grades K-3.
Registration is free and includes food.
Contact: Nadine Groenig (623) 670-3561, email Nadine@SIENA-AZ.org
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Gila River Indian Community
Tribal Recreation and Wellness Center Programs
NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN DAY PARADE
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Sacaton, AZ
PARADE THEME: Preserving Our Native Lands'
STAGING AREA: Sacaton Middle School, Sacaton, AZ
For Parade Info. See flyer here
For Pow-Wow Info. See flyer here
For 5k Run Info. See flyer here
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Tribal Outreach - City of Phoenix Recreation Program
Tribal Outreach, a City of Phoenix recreation program is offering several fall outdoor programs. We offer adaptive recreation services to Native Americans with disabilities in the Phoenix area. In addition we also offer general recreation programs for participants without disabilities. Please see attached flyers for adaptive recreation and visit http://www.phoenix.gov/parks for general recreation.
Fall 2008 Tribal Outreach Brochure
Tribal Outreach Poster
Contact:
Iris George
Tribal Outreach Program, Recreation Coordinator II
City of Phoenix - Parks and Recreation Department
(602) 262-7383
iris.george@phoenix.gov
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FOUR-TIME PGA TOUR WINNER NOTAH BEGAY III HOSTS INAUGURAL GOLF TOURNAMENT WITH CINK, SINGH, WEIR AND VILLEGAS TO BENEFIT NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH
See complete Press Release here
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2008 Drums of Summer Live Broadcast KTNN 660 am
9/11 GOURD DANCE
EVERYONE WELCOME!
September 11, 2008, 6pm-9pm.
Arizona Native Frybread, 1437 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85203
Info: (480) 649-1314
All Drums and Dancers welcome!
Sponsored by: Arizona Native Frybread, Native Health, Pace Pacific, & local Native Businesses
Host Drum: Darkhorse, Phoenix, AZ - Lead Singer: Chris Dinehdeal
Host Gourd Group: Salt River Post #114ark
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U.S. Attorney Diane Humetewa
Guest for Native America Calling
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008
The show will be broadcast on KUYI, HOPI radio at 10 am Arizona time and on KGHR - Tuba City at 11am Daylight Savings time . You can also listen on-line at www.nv1.org at the same times.
Native in the Spotlight Diane Humetewa:
U.S. Attorneys are federal prosecutors who represent the U.S. government in the federal courts. Each U.S. Attorney is the chief federal law enforcement officer within his or her particular jurisdiction. Last December Diane Humetewa (Hopi) was sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona, marking the first time an American Indian woman has been appointed as a U.S. Attorney. Her office prosecutes violent crimes such as sexual assault and homicide, as well as drug trafficking, fraud, and bank robbery. The Arizona district includes 21 Indian reservations. What's it like being a real life, modern day crime fighter?
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More ASU NEWS
http://asunews.asu.edu/20080822_usnews08
ASU earns U.S. News honors
Arizona State University is named as one of the best “Up-and-Coming Schools” in the 2009 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report.
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Students pound at ASU’s doors in record numbers
Academic caliber of students continues to rise
Arizona State University is succeeding in its mission to increase both student access and student quality, according to enrollment data released by the university today. ASU enrollment is shattering records once again, with a projected freshman class of 9,700 students and overall numbers expected to top 66,000.
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Loan repayment assistance available
Arizona attorneys who are employed in non-profit organizations that serve the legal needs of low-income individuals and families may receive help reducing their law-school debt.
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Math program + students = success
MAC-Ro is given Diamondbacks' $100,000 Grand Slam Award
A math program that is boosting elementary student math scores on the AIMS test recently received a lift of its own. AZ Republic http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/2008/09/07/20080907edmacro0907.html
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State must overcome education challenges
On Thursday evening, the public is invited to Arizona State University to hear a presentation from us about the state of U.S. education and how every citizen can participate in the discussion to create change. And we will show a compelling film called “Two Million Minutes.” The film does a great job of illustrating the alarming situation we are in. The film follows six college-bound students — two each from the United States, China and India — and how they spend 2 million minutes, which is the amount of time a student is in high school. East Valley Tribune http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/125107
More information on ASU American Indian Initiatives
visit http://www.asu.edu/president/zah/ under the Office of the President.
Arizona State University