AIUM Community Announcements - 11/30/08 Announcements are emailed out to American Indians at the University of Michigan (AIUM) listserv each Sunday. If you have an item to add to the announcements, please email aium@umich.edu by the Saturday evening prior. AIUM on the web: http://www.umich.edu/~aium AIUM on Facebook: Native Americans @ umich http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2200676724 Old announcements archived here: http://www.umich.edu/~aium/listserv.html ********************************************************* NDNs wanted for survey. The student working on it says: “I'm contacting you regarding my psychology UROP research project. My project focuses on looking at the biases between different races when predicting health outcomes. I am currently in the process of data collection and, as you can imagine, it is difficult to find large pools of Native Americans.” So you can help by going here and filling out the survey (it takes 1-2 minutes): https://lessons.ummu.umich.edu/2k/appearancesurvey/survey_002 If you have questions about the survey, please contact the survey author: Jessie Jacobson at jjessie@umich.edu ********************************************************* ------------------------------------------ AIUM: Upcoming Meetings and Events ------------------------------------------ 0a. 37 Dancers for the 37th Annual Dance for Mother Earth Powwow 0b. Office hours 0c. SCOR December Newsletter, Submissions due 12/2 by 5pm 1. Powwow Planning Meeting – December 2 2. UM Anishinaabemowin Class – December 3 3. Nourish YourSELF, free lunch series for women of color - December 4 4. Collaborate Against Prop 8 – December 4 5. NAS Visiting Lecture Series Presents Glen Coulthard – December 5 6. UM Indigenous Youth Organizing & Environmental Justice – December 8 7. UM AISES/NASA Social – December 12 --------------------------------- AIUM: Academics --------------------------------- NEW 8. Summer Research Experiences at Virginia Tech 9. Biannual Trotter Study Hall Begins - December 4 10. OSU Graduate School Opportunities ------------------------------------------------------ Internships / Fellowships / Scholarships / ------------------------------------------------------ ** Please see last two items on list () for several scholarship listings ** NEW 11. National 1L Diversity Fellowship 12. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Fellowships 13. NYU Postdoctoral and Transition Program for Academic Diversity 14. Michigan Campus Compact Graduate Awards & Scholarship Academy 15. Humanities Fellowship 16. NSF Summer Undergrad and Grad School Funding ** 17. Morris K. Udall Scholarship Opportunity 18. Paid Summer Health Services Research Internship for Undergraduate Students ---------------- Employment ---------------- NEW 19. Chair in Native Studies, U Saskatchewan NEW 20. Head of School for new Seneca Academy NEW 21. DIRECTOR OF THE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 22. Peace Corps 23. AIHFS Employment Opportunity Client Care Coordinator 24. AIHFS Hiring Americorps-Please Apply by December 8th 25. Strategic Policy Analyst 26. Assistant Director of Service Learning/Volunteer/Community 27. Youth Service American Hiring for Americorps Position 28. City Year Hiring Communication Manager (Los Angeles) 29. HandsOn Nework Hiring Director of Training and Consulting (Atlanta, GA) 30. JOB MTU Detroit Diesel ----------------------------------------------------- Upcoming Conferences ----------------------------------------------------- 31. "Images of the American Indian, 1600-2000" conference – December 4-5 32. Native American Critical Issues Conference 33. Call for papers - Aging and the Indigenous People of North America conference 34. Call for papers - First Meeting of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association 35. Call for papers - The American Indian/Indigenous Film 36. 30th American Indian Workshop – March 25 – 28 37. 15th Annual Anishinaabemowin Teg Language Conference – March 26 - 29 --------- Other --------- NEW 38. "We Shall Remain" PBS Series to Air in April 09 NEW 39. NAIA Round Dance NEW 40. Winter Solstice at AIHFS 41. New Article By Brita Brooks on Language Class and Events 42. Woodlands Indian Community Center & LSD Native American Program Christmas Party – December 18 43. Request for Proposals: ART inlay for Longhouse Floor 44. Capuchin starting a community Bike Shop! Seeking Specific Donations! 45. Flores-Niemann Public Workshop and Lecture 46. Obama appoints Native officials to transition team 47. Repatriation of Saginaw Chippewa Remains, Online Petition 48. Cranbrook to give bones to Little Traverse Bay Band 49. 2008 Indian Scholarship Opportunities 50. Scholarship List ****************************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ****************************************************************************** ------------------------------------------ AIUM: Upcoming Meetings and Social Events ------------------------------------------ 0a. 37 Dancers for the 37th Annual Dance for Mother Earth Powwow One of our UM undergraduates, Elise McGowan, has started at Facebook group, “37 Dancers for the 37th Annual Ann Arbor Powwow” She writes: “Are you interested in learning how to dance in the powwow? A lot of us have never danced before and we decided that we would have more fun as a group learning! Soo invite your friends and family that have never danced before for some good ol'fun!” Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=48206671404 Please check it out! ****** 0b. Office Hours Each week, AISES and NASA hold office hours at Trotter Multicultural Center, 3rd floor. This is an opportunity to check-in, study, and get help with papers and courses. This week’s office hours: T: 1-3:30 pm W: 1-3:30 pm ** Tutoring available for math during T/W office hours ** Contact aises.exec@umich.edu and/or nasa.exec@umich.edu with questions. ****** 0c. SCOR December Newsletter, Submissions due 12/2 by 5pm Hey All! Just wanted to remind everyone that the deadline for the December newsletter is December 2nd by 5pm. We welcome all types of submissions from members: columns, events, essays, poems, art, etc. A special thanks to all members who contributed columns and events last month! For a color pdf copy of the November edition check out the website under the "Newsletters" header http://www.umich.edu/~scorweb/archives.html --Kiri (sailiata@umich.edu) ****** 1. Powwow Planning Meeting – December 2 The next planning meeting for the Dance for Mother Earth powwow is Tuesday, December 2 at 6 pm. Location to be determined. Email Conner (sandefur@umich.edu) or call (608-334-8726) for more information. ****** 2. UM Anishinaabemowin Class – December 3 Noongwa e-Anishinaabemjig meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Directions are posted below. Please e-mail Margaret Noori (mnoori@umich.edu) with any questions or if you would like to be added to the e-mail list to receive any schedule updates. Room: 3512 505 S. State Street 3700 Haven Hall Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1045 ****** 3. Nourish YourSELF, free lunch series for women of color - December 4 Location: MSA Chambers, 3rd floor of the Michigan Union (530 South State St.) LUNCH: Potbelly's (Box Lunches, Deli style) TOPIC: I am so...she is so...: Body image among women of color COME AT ANY TIME! OPEN TO ALL WOMEN! WHAT IS NOURISH? (for those of you who do not know) This is a FREE LUNCH SERIES for women of color, sponsored by the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA) & Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Attend these sessions to laugh, dish and discover some great tools to help you deal. We boast an open and spirited atmosphere and facilitation by CAPS professionals and MESA staff. www.mesa.umich.edu "Nothing is easy to the unwilling (Unknown)." ****** 4. Collaborate Against Prop 8 – December 4 Collaborate against Prop 8 A chance to meet with Multicultural, LGBT, and Activism orgs. Decide what to do about Prop 8. Hosted by RELATE/The F-Word Thursday, December 4, 2008 5:00pm - 8:00pm MESA Chambers http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=41028046282 ****** 5. NAS Visiting Lecture Series Presents Glen Coulthard – December 5 Friday, December 5, 2008 12 pm 3512 Haven Hall To be followed by a discussion session for graduate students 2 pm, 3515 Have Hall Refreshments will be served Glen Coulthard is a Dene political theorist and activist who researches and writes at the intersections of radical social and political thought, indigenous politics, and postcolonialism. He is an assistant professor in the First Nations Studies Program and Department of Political Science at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Beyond Recognition: Indigenous Self-Determination as Prefigurative Practice Over the last 30 years, the self-determination claims of Indigenous peoples in Canada have increasingly been cast in the language of “recognition”: recognition of Indigenous right to land and self-government, recognition of the right to benefit from the development of Indigenous territories and resources, and so on. In addition, the last fifteen years have witnessed a proliferation of scholarship which has sought to flesh-out the ethical, legal and political questions that these claims tend to raise. Subsequently, “recognition” has now come to occupy a central place in our efforts to comprehend what is at stake in contestations over identity and difference in liberal settler-politics. NAS is Native American Studies: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/ac/native/ ****** 6. UM Indigenous Youth Organizing & Environmental Justice – December 8 Native American Studies, NASA, and Global Indigeneities presents Jason Corwin (Seneca) "Indigenous Youth Organizing & Environmental Justice" Monday, December 8 12-1:30pm 3512 Haven Hall Drawing from his work with the Green Guerrillas and the Emerging Indigenous Leadership Institute, Jason Corwin will explore how digital media creation and critical pedagogy can serve to enhance Indigenous knowledge and community development through inter-generational learning spaces where tech savvy and music-focused youth culture is treated as an asset to engagement with local and global environmental and social issues. Jason Corwin is the co-founder of Green Guerrillas, which organizes at-risk youth of color for social and environmental justice. Since high school, Jason has worked in support of Indigenous human rights, environmental justice and sovereignty issues, as well as working to free political prisoners. He has been an independent filmmaker since 1995 and his work has screened at several Native and environmental film festivals. He a citizen of the Seneca Nation of Indians and a member of the Deer Clan. Facebook invite: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=36171265817 ****** 7. UM AISES/NASA Social – December 12 Come hang out with some cool Native peeps. Friday, December 12 at 6 pm, 3rd floor Student Lounge, Trotter Multicultural Center. Students, faculty, staff, and community members (everybody!) are welcome to attend! Bring a dish to pass if you can. Contact aises.exec@umich.edu or nasa.exec@umich.edu with questions. Facebook invite: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=51316616076 --------------------------------- AIUM: Academics --------------------------------- NEW 8. Summer Research Experiences at Virginia Tech REU Site: Modeling and Simulation in Systems Biology (MSSB) Virginia Tech (REU: Research Experience for Undergraduates) May 26 - July 31, 2009 http://biomath.vbi.vt.edu Be a part of this state-of-the-art undergraduate research experience! The scientific focus of the program is the modeling and simulation of biological networks, ranging from intracellular biochemical networks to networks at the organism level and the population level, through the study of the spread of epidemics in social networks. The program is a partnership between the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) and the Interdisciplinary Center for Applied Mathematics (ICAM) at Virginia Tech. VBI is a multidisciplinary research institute integrating quantitative and experimental approaches to biological systems. ICAM focuses on interdisciplinary research and education, bringing together mathematics, engineering, and the sciences. This great summer opportunity is for you! - Are you a rising junior or senior majoring in a mathematical or computational science? - Are you thinking about graduate school in these areas? How to apply - ONLINE Application. Deadline: February 6, 2009 - To apply please visit http:// biomath. vbi.vt.edu/ and follow the instructions for submitting the application materials - This program is limited to US citizens and permanent residents The program provides - Stipend - Travel costs - On-campus housing, meals, access and use of library and recreation/sports facilities - Social activities, scientific ethics workshop, workshops on giving presentations, and more Send questions to biomath@vbi.vt.edu. Funding for the program is suhject to final approval by the NSF --------------------------------------------------------------- Systems Biology Fellowships May 26-July 31, 2009 VIRGINIA BIOINFORMATICS INSTITUTE Virginia Tech The new field of Systems Biology aims to integrate experimental and computational approaches to find answers to fundamental questions about biological networks at the systems level. Mathematical models based on data from high-throughput experiments can help to elucidate the structure and dynamics of networks, and properties such as robustness and stability. This research agenda requires tightly integrated teams of researchers from diverse disciplines, supported by state-of-the-art experimental and computational resources. Bioinformatics provides quantitative and software tools for the management and analysis of the experimental data required for this effort. The Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) has established one Systems Biology Fellowship per year for an outstanding undergraduate student. This fellowship will provide an opportunity to spend ten weeks during summer working within one of the ongoing systems biology research projects at VBI. Room and board, airfare, and a stipend are provided. VBI (http://www.vbi.vt.edu/) is organized around the philosophy of systems biology and the concept of team science. Rather than organizing research according to academic disciplines, the academic disciplines represented at VBI organize themselves around the specific needs of individual projects. Furthermore, VBI operates extensive core laboratory and computational facilities. The application deadline is February 6, 2009, with awards being announced two weeks after the application deadline. Please submit the following: 1. A letter of application, including your contact information. It is important that we have an active phone number where we could reach you. 2. A statement describing your academic interests and goals, and how the VT internship is related to you (limit to 500 words). 3. Most recent academic transcript. 4. A letter of support from your research mentor. All application materials must be submitted electronically (as PDF) to Susan Faulkner, faulkner@vbi.vt.edu For more information, contact: Susan Faulkner, (540) 231- 1259, faulkner@vbi.vt.edu ----------------------------------------------------------------- Bioengineering and Bioinformatics Summer Institute (BBSI) http:/www.bbsi.sbes.vt.edu/ Be a part of this state-of-the-art undergraduate research experience! Are you a junior or senior undergraduate student that is interested in bioengineering and/or bioinformatics? Are you thinking about graduate school in these areas? Are you looking for hands-on research experience? This great summer opportunity is for you! About BBSI Our focus - bioengineering / bioinformatics. We emphasize four major research areas: Computational Systems Biology Computational Bio-Imaging Computational Physiology Mathematics Summer interns participate in coursework, workshops and research in one of these areas How apply ONLINE Application Deadline: February 6, 2009 To apply please visit http:/www.bbsi.sbes.vt.edu/ and follow the instructions for submitting the application materials. Student Housing and Support Stipend for the 10-week program; Subsistence, including on-campus housing, a meal card, access and use of library and local transportation Each student is provided with a laptop and software to complete coursework, workshop exercises, and research projects. For more information send an email to sbes@vt. ****** 9. Biannual Trotter Study Hall Begins - December 4 Location: William Monroe Trotter Multi-Cultural Center Mark your calendars!! The William Monroe Trotter Multi-Cultural Center (Trotter House) will host its biannual study hall. We will provide all the necessities for all your study needs. A masseuse will be the available to give free massages. Food will also be provided during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Come out and enjoy three plus days of relaxation, study time and food! ****** 10. OSU Graduate School Opportunities *** AIUM listserv note: Good information, even it is from OSU! ;) Greetings from The Ohio State University! As the Graduate Associate assisting with the recruitment of American Indian Graduate and Professional students for the Office of Minority Affairs, I want to take this opportunity to provide important information regarding our post-baccalaureate opportunities. I hope students in Junior or Senior standing will find this useful. I've included some important information for students that are just beginning to look at graduate and professional programs, so please be sure to pass this along to Freshmen and Sophomores as well! ALL HONOR STUDENTS We would love for you to apply to The Ohio State University! If you are interested in graduate or professional studies, you may use the GPSVD fee waiver to apply for free! Please contact me at williams.2607@osu.edu and put "GPSVD fee waiver" in the subject of your email. I will contact you with more information. JUNIORS AND SENIORS If you are a senior and interested in applying for a Graduate, Professional, or Ph.D. program, I strongly encourage you to visit http://gradadmissions.osu.edu for detailed information regarding graduate and Ph.D. programs and http://www.professional.osu.edu/ for professional programs. Be sure to use the links on the left side of each page to learn about requirements, deadlines, and other important application information. For seniors interested in autumn 2009 enrollment, please note the application deadline to be considered for Enrichment Fellowships is January 15, however some programs have application deadlines as early as December 15th for funding consideration. It is important that you consult the above link as soon as possible in order to be considered for your desired program. There are some departments that require additional--supplemental applications. One-year fellowships in the Graduate School pay approximately $1,200 per month stipend and cover in or out of state tuition, along with certain fees. More than 100 Dean's Enrichment Fellowships are offered each year. Several hundred additional fellowships are also offered every year. If you are a junior with honor standing and will have a cumulative grade point average of 3.4 by this coming June, and will graduate by the following June, please plan to contact our Assistant Director, Ms. Jackie Lipscomb, early this summer (lipscomb.3@osu.edu). She will be able to provide you with information about a wonderful opportunity to come to campus for an in-depth visit with your program of interest through our annual Graduate & Professional Schools Visitation Days held on campus each first Sunday through Tuesday in November. (GPSVD 2009 will be held November 1 - 3, 2009). FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES It's not too early to begin researching your post-baccalaureate options. Taking the time to learn about course prerequisites, test requirements, and other details of the program will help you to avoid pitfalls such as taking the wrong courses or courses that were unnecessary, missing testing deadlines, or missing out on opportunities to help finance your graduate or professional education. OSU offers over 100 Graduate, Professional, and Ph.D. programs. Since each program has unique requirements and application procedures, we urge you to visit http://gradadmissions.osu.edu/ for detailed information. Be sure to click on "Graduate Program Information" under "Quick Links" to locate important information about your program of interest. Also check http://www.professional.osu.edu/ for information regarding Professional programs such as Law, Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS If you are non-US student, the Graduate Admissions site will direct you to the appropriate application. The Graduate School fellowship deadline for many departments for international applicants is as early as November 28 for the upcoming academic year, beginning autumn quarter. ALL STUDENTS After reviewing your program website, please feel free to contact me and we will be happy to respond or direct you to the appropriate resource. We certainly wish you well in your academic pursuits, and will look forward to hearing from you. Remember! If you have any questions please feel free to contact me and I will do anything I can to help! Best Wishes, Amy Williams Office: (614) 292-0964 Williams.2607@osu.edu GAA Office of Minority Affairs American Indian Recruitment The Ohio State University ------------------------------------------------------ Internships / Fellowships / Scholarships ------------------------------------------------------ NEW 11. National 1L Diversity Fellowship ** Note from Annise K. Maquire: I worked at K&L's Seattle office this past summer and would be more than happy to speak with anyone who is interested in the firm.   Annise K. Maguire University of Michigan Law School J.D. Candidate, May 2009 Executive Notes Editor, Michigan Journal of Race & Law ----- One diverse first-year law student will receive: A paid, first-year summer associate position in our Seattle office A $10,000 scholarship Applicants must submit the following: Resume Undergraduate transcript List of Fall quarter 2008 law school courses A five to ten page writing sample Personal statement of up to 500 words describing the contribution you would make to the legal profession and to K&L Gates in particular (this may serve as your cover letter) • A list of three references with contact information included 2009 Deadlines: January 16 Submission Deadline. Application materials must be received by this date. Jan. 26 - Feb. 6 Interviews with semi-finalists at K&L Gates. Week of Feb. 9 Fellowship recipient announced (candidates will be contacted directly by firm). K&L Gates LLP is a large, full-service law firm comprised of attorneys with varied backgrounds, who are dedicated to serving our diverse community. In order to promote diversity in the legal profession and within our firm, we are proud to sponsor the K&L Gates Diversity Fellowship for a national first-year law student. Please e-mail your application materials to: Dana Mills, Seattle Senior Legal Recruiting Coordinator at dana.mills@klgates.com If you have any questions, please contact Dana Mills at dana.mills@klgates.com or 206.370.5744 ****** 12. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Fellowships AERA-AIR (A2) Fellows Program The AERA-AIR (A2) Fellows Program aims to build the talent pool of high skilled education researchers experienced in large scale studies in a major research organization. A2 fellows will receive mentoring from a diverse group of highly recognized researchers and practitioners in a variety of substantive areas in education. Fellows will hone their skills in all aspects of the research process from proposal development through writing and presentations. Up to three fellows are selected annually for a two year, rotational position at AIR in Washington, DC. The application deadline is December 15, 2008. AERA-ETS Fellowship Program in Measurement The AERA-ETS Fellowship Program in Measurement is designed to provide learning opportunities and practical experience to recent doctoral degree recipients and to early career research scientists in areas such as educational measurement, assessment design, psychometrics, statistical analyses, large-scale evaluations, and other studies directed toward explaining student progress and achievement. Up to two fellows will be selected for this rotational research position at ETS’s facilities in Princeton, NJ. The application deadline is December 15, 2008. Minority Fellowship Program in Education Research AERA offers dissertation support through the AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research. This program offers doctoral fellowships to enhance the competitiveness of outstanding minority scholars for academic appointments at major research universities by supporting their conducting education research and by providing mentoring and guidance toward completion of their doctoral studies. The application deadline is December 15, 2008. AERA Grants Program The AERA Grants Program provides dissertation support and small grants for researchers who conduct studies of education policy and practice using quantitative methods and data from the large-scale data sets sponsored by the National Center for Education Statistics and the National Science Foundation. Upcoming application deadlines are January 7, 2009 and March 6, 2009. Further information on the fellowship and grants programs is available on the AERA website (www.aera.net). Please feel free to contact me at 202-238-3200 or via e-mail at fellowships@aera.net with any questions. Thank you in advance for sharing this information. Sincerely, George L. Wimberly, Ph.D. George L. Wimberly, Ph.D. Director of Social Justice and Professional Development American Educational Research Association (AERA) 1430 K Street NW, Suite 1200 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: (202) 238-3225 FAX Number: (202) 238-3250 gwimberly@aera.net ****** 13. NYU Postdoctoral and Transition Program for Academic Diversity The Program New York University (NYU) is dedicated to ensuring that its scholarly community is ready to compete in a global world and is enriched by individuals who, through their different races and ethnicities, gender identities, age, abilities, political beliefs, economic status, and sexual orientation, contribute to an intellectually challenging and inclusive educational environment. To that end, NYU has created the NYU Postdoctoral and Transition Program for Academic Diversity fellowship program to support promising scholars and educators from different backgrounds, races, ethnic groups, and other diverse groups whose life experience, research experience, and employment background will contribute significantly to academic excellence at NYU. Eligibility The fellowship program is open to all areas of study at the University. U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are from the following three categories may apply: 1. Graduate students in the final year of their dissertation 2. Postdoctoral students who have completed their dissertation within the last three years 3. Professionals transitioning to academic careers (for those in fields for which the doctorate is not the terminal degree) Awards NYU will award five in-residence fellowships in 2009. The two-year appointments, which begin September 2009 and end August 2011, have a possibility of a third-year extension. Graduate students in the final year of their dissertation must make significant progress toward the dissertation. Fellows teach a maximum of one course per semester. Stipends and Allowances Fellows receive an annual stipend of $40,000 as well as allowances for housing ($20,000), research ($2,000), and one-time relocation ($3,000). The University also provides a medical and dental benefits package. Application Procedure Required application materials include (1) a fellowship application; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of research and goals; (4) a personal statement detailing the reasons for applying for the fellowship; (5) three letters of reference from individuals familiar with your scholarly or creative work; and (6) one of the following: a dissertation abstract (postdoctoral applicants), a dissertation proposal (doctoral students), or a statement of how your professional experience prepares you for a faculty position (professionals). Incomplete submissions will not be accepted. All materials must be received by January 15, 2009. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Awards will be announced on March 15, 2009. The fellowship application and instructions for submission are available here: http://www.nyu.edu/info/provost/ms0845 NYU Postdoctoral & Transition Program for Academic Diversity Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Development 70 Washington Square South, #1230 New York, NY 10012 ****** 14. Michigan Campus Compact Graduate Awards & Scholarship Academy Resources from the Michigan Campus Compact: The American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Commission on Professional Preparation announces its Annual Graduate Student Research and Writing Awards. The deadline for submissions is Monday, January 5, 2009, 5:00 pm EST. There are four award categories, which are described below. (This same information will also be available soon on the Commission on Professional Preparation web page, http://www.myacpa.org/comm/profprep). Recipients will be recognized at the 2009 Annual Convention in Metro D.C. The purpose of these awards is to honor the writing and research of students enrolled (and those who earned their degrees between March 2008-March 2009) in graduate preparation programs in student affairs or higher education. Direct questions about preparing or submitting your entry to Elisa Abes, Miami University, abeses@muohio.edu or Anne Hornak, Central Michigan University, Horna1am@cmich.edu The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) Academy 2009 invites proposals for presentations on work in the area of the scholarship of teaching and learning. This conference seeks to bring together all members of the academy engaging in the scholarship of teaching and learning (SOTL). Applications are encouraged from experts and novices in this field, at all career stages. This national conference will provide a forum for presenting new SOTL work, for sharing reflections on SOTL and its role within the academy, and networking with others engaged in this enterprise. Call for Proposals are due by December 1, 2008.The Conference Dates are May 18-19, 2009 Visit http://www.emich.edu/sotlacademy/proposals.html to learn more and submit a proposal. ****** 15. Humanities Fellowship The Institute for the Humanities invites applications for Faculty and Graduate Student Fellowships for 2009-2010. Faculty Fellowships Tenured and tenure-track faculty at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses are eligible to apply for AY 2009-2010. Faculty Fellows are released from their usual teaching and service duties to pursue their research while continuing to receive their normal salary and benefits. Faculty Fellows take up residence at the Institute for the full academic year, participate in the weekly Fellows Seminar, and fulfill a service-to-undergraduates component. The deadline for submitting applications is December 1, 2008, at 5 PM. Graduate Student Fellowships University of Michigan doctoral students who have attained candidacy at the time of application are eligible to apply for a 10-month, residential fellowship for AY 2009-2010. Graduate Student Fellows have offices in the Institute, receive a stipend of $2,640 per month and health insurance. They participate in the weekly Fellows Seminar. The deadline for submitting applications is January 9, 2009, at 5 PM. For full details of eligibility, selection criteria, and to access applications forms for any of these fellowships, please visit http://www.lsa.umich.edu/humin/fellowshipsgrants/appforms/ or contact the Institute (734) 936-3518 or humin@umich.edu) to request a paper copy. ****** 11. NSF Summer Undergrad and Grad School Funding The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking students who may be considering undergrad summer research and/or applying to graduate school. NSF is reaching out to students of underrepresented minorities, first generation college and students with disabilities. Please feel free to forward this email and/or print and post the attachment for other students and colleagues. FOR UNDERGRADUATES: Paid Summer 2009 Undergrad Research Placements Over 600 programs -Undergraduate REU and Other Summer Research Ppportunities: See www.agep.us/summer.asp or www.igert.org/summer.asp FOR THOSE CONSIDERING GRAD SCHOOL in 2009: Opportunities at over 150 colleges and universities Professional Development and Support: Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP): see www.agep.us For Financial Support in New Interdisciplinary PHD Programs Graduate School IGERT Opportunities: www.igert.org IGERT programs provide generous stipend ($30,000 per year) and tuition support for students through the National Science Foundation. If you or your colleagues are teaching undergraduate courses NSF urges you to make an announcement encouraging students to pursue these opportunities while they have time over the holidays. For additional information, please contact Sandra Thomas, Executive Director, Institute for Broadening Participation. Sandra’s contact information is listed below. She will be pleased to answer any questions you may have and provide students with assistance in looking into and applying to these programs. Sandra Thomas Executive Director, Institute for Broadening Participation Email: sthomas@ibparticipation.org; shthomas@umich.edu Websites: www.agep.us; www.ibparticipation.org; www.igert.org Phone: 866-593-9103 Fax: 207-563-6069 ****** 16. Morris K. Udall Scholarship Opportunity ** AIUM listserv note: I have received several messages stressing that qualified individuals apply for this! Josh Clause of NALSA (jclause@umich.edu) can put you in contact with participants of this program, in case you have questions. ** $5,000 Scholarship for Native American students pursuing careers related to HEALTH or TRIBAL POLICY www.udall.gov If you’re interested in being plugged into a growing network of Native American student leaders across the country and you are committed to taking your education and training and applying them directly to solving problems in Indian Country, checkout the Udall Scholarship. The Udall Scholarship seeks to reward undergraduates with the commitment and potential to make significant contributions to the fields of tribal health or tribal governance or the environment. Eighty $5,000 scholarships are available each year for: Undergraduate sophomore and junior Native American/Alaska Native students in fields related to health care, Undergraduate sophomore and junior Native American/Alaska Native students in fields related to tribal public policy Undergraduate sophomores and juniors in fields related to the environment To be eligible for the Udall Scholarship, you must be nominated by your institution. To find your Faculty Representative and application materials, go to the “Our Programs” section of our web site: www.udall.gov ****** 17. Paid Summer Health Services Research Internship for Undergraduate Students SUMR @ Penn The Health Care Management Department (HCMD) of the Wharton School and the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics (LDI) are seeking applicants for our summer research program for underrepresented minority undergraduate students and interested others. The Summer Undergraduate Minority Research (SUMR) program, in its ninth year, provides rising sophomores, juniors and seniors with an opportunity to receive a generous monthly stipend to conduct health services research and epidemiology on a topic of their choice, under the guidance of Penn faculty. The purpose of SUMR is to prepare and encourage top students to pursue academic and research careers in health services research and epidemiology. Candidates from minority groups that are underrepresented in the fields of health services and epidemiology (African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, and Pacific Islander) are particularly encouraged to apply. In addition to conducting research, SUMR Scholars will participate in an orientation program, attend weekly seminars, attend the AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting in Chicago, and network with health services researchers and epidemiologists. The program runs from late May through mid-August and currently is funded by LDI, HCMD and the VA Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion (CHERP). Past supporters, and/or supporters of individual SUMR Scholars, have included the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Penn's Center of Excellence for Diversity Health Education and Research, Penn's School of Nursing, the Provost’s Diversity Fund and the Pennsylvania Department of Health Office of Health Equity. I would appreciate your passing this information on to students who may be interested in a summer internship in research, and/or, if possible, posting a link to the SUMR program (http://www.upenn.edu/ldi/sumr/index.html) on your web site. Interested students can get program details and the on-line application due February 1st, by visiting SUMR’s web site at http://www.upenn.edu/ldi/sumr/. Please contact me at levyj@wharton.upenn.edu or (215) 898-1655 if you have any questions. Joanne H. Levy, M.B.A., M.C.P. Deputy Director, Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania 3641 Locust Walk Philadelphia, PA 19104 http://www.upenn.edu/ldi/ ---------------- Employment ---------------- NEW 18. Chair in Native Studies, U Saskatchewan Department of Native Studies College of Arts & Science University of Saskatchewan SENIOR SCHOLAR FOR CHAIR IN NATIVE STUDIES The Department of Native Studies invites applications for the position of Head of Department at the rank of either senior Associate or Full Professor. The successful candidate will have a PhD (or equivalent), he/she will be an established senior academic in Native Studies, or an allied field, with an established teaching and publication record, a proven ability to obtain research grants, and an international scholarly reputation. She/he will be expected to have university related administrative experience such as department/program head, chair of academic committees, or management of resources. She/he will work with and lead a dynamic faculty complement of seven Aboriginal scholars in expanding the departmental graduate and research program as well as relate to a wide range of university and Aboriginal community interests. Located in a province with a large and diverse Aboriginal population, the Department of Native Studies was established in 1983 and is now one of the most active departments in Canada. In 2006-07, a total of 2,205 students were registered in on and off-campus Native Studies undergraduate courses. Since 1989 the graduate program has experienced steady growth now with a full complement of faculty this program is poised to expand. The Department is committed to the pursuit of social science scholarship with and about Aboriginal peoples that arises out of the experience of their communities and their relationships with other Indigenous peoples. Our scholarship is grounded in local and regional cultures and communities while, at the same time, offering national and global perspectives. The University of Saskatchewan has made a special commitment to working with Aboriginal people to address their social aspirations, research priorities and educational goals. For further information related to the Department or the University and its strategic plans please consult the following websites: http://www.usask.ca/vpacademic/integrated-planning/plandocs/strategic_directions.php http://www.usask.ca/nativestudies/ Deadline: 1 February 2009 or until the position is filled. Submit current curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, current and projected research activities (including any funded research), a sample of recently published work, any available teaching evaluations, and three letters of reference to the following address: Department of Native Studies, University of Saskatchewan, 125 Kirk Hall, 117 Science Place, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5C8. We would like the candidate to begin 1 July 2009. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however Aboriginal, Canadian, and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Saskatchewan is committed to Employment Equity. Members of Designated Groups (women, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, and visible minorities) are encouraged to self-identify on their applications. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities.  The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of about 20,000.  The university is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities. The College of Arts & Science offers a dynamic combination of programs in the humanities and fine arts, the social sciences and the sciences.  There are over 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the College and 325 faculty, including 14 Canada Research Chairs.  The College emphasizes student and faculty research, interdisciplinary programs, community outreach and international opportunities. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in teaching and graduate supervision.  They will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally-funded research program. ****** NEW 19. DIRECTOR OF THE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM http://www.sienaheights.edu/PreviewNewsMore.aspx?NewsArticleID=3066 SUMMARY: Siena Heights University, an Adrian Dominican Catholic institution, is seeking applicants for the position of Director of the Baccalaureate Social Work Program. The Director has the primary administrative responsibilities for the program and a teaching load of three, three-hour courses per semester. This position offers a special opportunity to interact with a diverse student population, many of whom are the first in their families to go to college, in an institution where faculty are known for their concern and support for students. The University and the Social Work Program are committed to educating traditional and non-tradition social work students to become competent, purposeful, ethical, and effective generalist social work professionals. The Social Work Program is part of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Division, with two full-time faculty members, four part-time adjunct faculty positions, and is in its fourth year of accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education. The program is currently completing the reaffirmation of accreditation process (June 2009) for a nine-year extension of accreditation status. ****** NEW 20. Head of School for new Seneca Academy Founding Head of School Search Seneca Academy Cattaraugus and Allegany Territories, New York Kindergarten — Grade 3 to start; ultimately K-12 Start date: July 1, 2009, or sooner Dear Colleague: The Council for the Seneca Nation of Indians is opening an independent school to serve this Native American community 40 miles southwest of Buffalo, NY. Educators’ Collaborative is assisting the Founding Board of Trustees in the search for a Founding Head of School. Seneca Academy is slated to open September 2010. Today, many factors have combined to create the ideal moment to realize the dream of a Seneca Nation school. There exists now as never before, the community leadership, the philosophic conviction, the fiscal backing and the passion for the Seneca Nation to establish its own school to advance the education and future prospects of its children. The mission of Seneca Academy is to provide a rich curriculum that embraces both Seneca and Western knowledge and understanding with the fundamental objective that young Seneca students will be empowered to assume the full responsibilities of citizenship in Seneca society and beyond. The Academy will serve students in grades K-12 on two campuses, one for the Cattaraugus Territory and one for the Allegany Territory. The Trustees of Seneca Academy seek an experienced and resourceful educational leader. They prefer someone with extensive background in K-12 education. It is most essential, however, that the Head of School understands and appreciates the culture of the Seneca Nation and embraces the new Academy’s vision of empowering Seneca young people through a culturally relevant education aimed at ensuring the strength and survival of the Seneca Nation while preparing students to pursue further interests in business, government, the workplace or higher education, within and outside of the Seneca Nation. On behalf of Seneca Academy, we will be grateful if you would suggest appropriate candidates for this Head of School search. Please call or email us with questions or suggestions. Sincerely, James K. Bonney Jeffrey C. Bradley 603 469 3069 603 545 7689 jbonney@educatorscollaborative.com jbradley@educatorscollaborative.com ****** 21. Peace Corps Hello, This month Peace Corps is celebrating National American Indian Heritage Month by honoring the contribution of Volunteers of American Indian Heritage serving around the world. Peace Corps strives to represent America’s diversity abroad, and we are happy to have American Indian Peace Corps Volunteers serving in 17 countries on four continents. The U-M Peace Corps Office would like to let your members know that we are available to give talks at student group meetings and provide information regarding Peace Corps. Peace Corps Volunteers serve communities all over the world in a variety of sectors including- Business Development, IT, Health, Environment, Agriculture, and Water Sanitation. Our office also holds monthly information meetings. Our last meeting this semester will be December 2nd at 7pm in the International Center, Room 9. In honor of World AIDS Day, Returned Peace Corps Volunteers will be at the meeting to discuss some of the HIV/AIDS-related projects they completed during their service. This is also a very exciting time for Peace Corps Volunteers and Applicants because President-elect Obama has pledged to double Peace Corps’ size by 2011 to help restore America’s image abroad. Please, let me know if you have any questions or would like us to stop by one of your meetings or provide some brochures. Warm Regards, Jacquelyn Jacquelyn Bradford U-M Peace Corps Coordinator International Center 734 647 2182 peace.corps@umich.edu – www.peacecorps.gov http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/peace Small Enterprise and Microfinance Development RPCV '05-'07 Mali, West Africa ****** 22. AIHFS Employment Opportunity Client Care Coordinator FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary: Commensurate with education and/or experience. Excellent benefits package: health, generous personal and vacation. Organization Overview: American Indian Health and Family Services of Southeastern Michigan – Minobinmaadziwin (AIHFS) is a non-profit ambulatory health center, founded 1978. AIHFS provides quality, culturally integrated, medical, preventative dental, in addition to comprehensive diabetes prevention and treatment and behavioral health services. AIHFS also provides youth and their families a positive support network that focuses on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balance. All of AIHFS programs integrate traditional Native American healing and spiritual practices with contemporary western medicine in both treatment and prevention. The majority of funding for AIHFS is provided from Indian Health Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. However, AIHFS still relies greatly on grants and private donations to provide the much-needed services to the community. AIHFS is an intimate yet highly professional facility that is committed to a participatory style of management in order to create innovative and high quality of service. If you are self directed, creative and aspire to the highest standard of professional integrity then a career with AIHFS is for you. AIHFS is dedicated to nurturing a career lifestyle that upholds professional development rather than job duties. We honor and stand for upholding the dignity and personal development of staff as well as those we serve. Summary: The Client Care Coordinator (CCC) is responsible for performing all front office duties at the customer service oriented Medical Clinic of American Indian Health and Family Services (AIHFS). This includes greeting, verifying insurance or other patient payment sources, receiving payments from patients and other clerical duties. The CCC is responsible for answering all incoming phone calls to the Medical clinic, setting appointments and clerical functions. The position is principally responsible for the first contact with patients and with patient flow. The Client Care Coordinator is under the general supervision of the Clinical Director. Essential Functions: (essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by position in this class and are subject to change.) Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions in the AIHFS Employee Manual on Evaluations. Responsibilities and Duties: 1. Greet all patients/visitors and staff in positive, friendly, professional and customer service oriented manner at all times. 2. Responsible for office/clerical flow by positively greeting clients, providing appropriate forms and instructions for completion of documents and by guiding clients according to clinic procedures. 3. Answer all incoming phone calls for the Medical clinic and direct calls in a customer-friendly and professional manner to appropriate personnel. 4. Assists with registration/update of all new and established patients by interviewing, collecting documentation, and entering data. 5. Schedules all clients’ appointments, verifies eligibility and calls clients or sends letters to remind them of appointments. Communicates with the Nurse to make sure daily clinic schedules are appropriate and meet the necessary flow. 6. Maintains a list of patients needing appointments and performs follow-up calls. 7. Accounts for No Shows by overbooking daily schedule as necessary to increase encounters. 8. Reviews appointments schedule and medical records to ensure correct records have been pulled for the clinic day. 9. Responsible for accurate calculations of payments, co-payment and/or administration fees. 10. Collects patient payments, co-payments and/or administrative fees when applicable. 11. Protects patient’s rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal, financial, and medical information and following AIFHS policies and procedures as they apply to patient services. 12. Attends in-services, conferences, and training seminars and participates in Medical and Staff Meetings. 13. Maintains a clean working area including routine cleaning of patient waiting areas. 14. Provides backup and supplemental support for medical records. 15. Performs other work related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1. Knowledge of eligibility requirements for Medicare, Medicaid, and other various insurances. 2. Knowledge of general office procedures including answering phones, directing calls, photocopying, faxing, etc. 3. Skills in using medical databases HealthPro and RPMS a plus 4. Knowledge of privacy and confidentiality (HIPPA) rules and regulations. 5. Ability to work with people and to make them comfortable about the release of personal, financial, and medical information. 6. Ability to communicate with co-workers and superiors in order to carry out assignments, meet goals and insure the success of AIFHS, Inc. Qualifications and Experience: 1. High School Diploma or equivalent. 2. A minimum of two years of combined experience in customer service, patient registration; or other direct care medical experience. 3. Experience working with Microsoft Office. 4. Must pass a criminal background check. 5. Must pass a drug and alcohol test upon employment and random testing during the course of employment. 6. Must have updated Immunization record. 7. Must have a Tuberculosis (TB) skin test upon employment and employee health profile updated on an annual basis. 8. Must obtain a CPR Certificate with ninety (90) days of employment and maintain a valid card during employment. How to apply: Please send a cover letter (include the position that you are applying for, a summary of your interest and qualifications for position), minimum salary requirement, resume and a list of three professional references with contact information to: American Indian Health and Family Services of Southeastern Michigan, Inc. Attn: Human Resources P.O. Box 810 Dearborn, MI 48121 Fax: (313) 846-0150 Email: humanresources@aihfs.org No phone calls, please - only applicants being considered for interviews will be contacted American Indian Health and Family Services of Southeastern Michigan, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, multicultural work environment. Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance within the scope of the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 & 473), all applicants will receive equal consideration. All potential hires are subject to a criminal background investigation and must pass drug and alcohol testing upon employment and random testing during the course of employment. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ****** 23. AIHFS Hiring Americorps - Please Apply by December 8th Are you interested in making a difference in your community? The Michigan Primary Care Association AmeriCorps Program and American Indian Health and Family Services are looking for a team player who will commit to one year of national service to improve the health of Michigan residents. There is a 1700 hour time commitment for the service year and opportunities for personal and professional training. Currently, we have a membership position available in your community serving at American Indian Health and Family Services in Detroit, Michigan. Our AmeriCorps members provide Community Outreach and Patient Self-Management services under the direction of our local Site Supervisor. If you are considering a career in a health-related field, or are interested in making a difference, please contact Nickole Fox at American Indian Health/ P.O. Box 810, Dearborn, MI 48121/ (313) 846-3718 x1113/ nfox@aihfs.org Our program provides a $11,400 living allowance, a $4,725 education award, health and childcare benefits, travel opportunities and an opportunity for professional development. Michigan Primary Care Association has a strong commitment to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, providing equal opportunities to all those qualified without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation. If you are interested in the possibilities offered, please complete the online application at http://recruit.cns.gov/faq_applicant.html and contact Nickole Fox at American Indian Health/ P.O. Box 810, Dearborn, MI 48121/ (313) 846-3718 x1113/ nfox@aihfs.org or John Taylor at the MPCA, 7215 Westshire Drive, Lansing MI 48917, jtaylor@mpca.net Also, please send a cover letter (include the position that you are applying for, a summary of your interest and qualifications for position), resume and a list of three professional references with contact information to: American Indian Health and Family Services of Southeastern Michigan, Inc. Attn: Nickole Fox, Americorps Site Supervisor P.O. Box 810 Dearborn, MI 48121 Fax: (313) 846-0150 Email: nfox@aihfs.org EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Community Outreach/ Patient Self-Management Organization Overview: American Indian Health and Family Services of Southeastern Michigan – Minobinmaadziwin (AIHFS) is a non-profit ambulatory health center, founded 1978. AIHFS provides quality, culturally integrated, medical, preventative dental, in addition to comprehensive diabetes prevention and treatment and behavioral health services. AIHFS also provides youth and their families a positive support network that focuses on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balance. All of AIHFS programs integrate traditional Native American healing and spiritual practices with contemporary western medicine in both treatment and prevention. The majority of funding for AIHFS is provided from Indian Health Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. However, AIHFS still relies greatly on grants and private donations to provide the much-needed services to the community. AIHFS is an intimate yet highly professional facility that is committed to participatory style of management in order to create innovative and high quality of service. If you are self directed, creative and aspire to highest standard of professional integrity then a career with AIHFS is for you. AIHFS is dedicated to nurturing a career lifestyle that upholds professional development rather than job duties. We honor and stand for upholding the dignity and personal development of staff as well as those we serve. Community Outreach Worker/Patient Self-Management Salary Level: AmeriCorps provides a $11,400 living allowance and a $4,725 Education award Excellent benefits package: AmeriCorps provides health and childcare benefits, travel opportunities and an opportunity for professional development Job Summary: AIHFS is seeking an AmeriCorps volunteer to plan, organize, and coordinate community outreach activities raising awareness of and increasing access to programs and services related to chronic disease, limited dental prevention, prevention and behavioral health programs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Attend Pre-Service Orientation Attend 3-Day Member Retreat in February Complete Citizenship Training, Quarterly Trainings Complete Common Sense for Community Change Curriculum Develop and Complete Learning Objectives Design and Complete a Legacy Project CPR/First-Aid Training (Provided by Service Site) Recruits volunteers and builds a volunteer data base * Development of community relationships Serves as member of committees on special programs or projects. Conducts outreach activities such as phone calls, email correspondence, mailing, health fairs, meetings, flyers, home visits, etc. Produces outreach materials as needed Prepares and submits in a timely manner all necessary program reports Assists in developing and maintaining relationships with local and state partners Develops and maintains community relationships Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED minimum. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Must be willing to dedicate the entire year to this position. Experience in outreach, health awareness, health promotion and/or program planning a plus. Knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Must have a valid driver’s license Must have proof of US citizenship (birth certificate & social security card or passport) Other Qualifications: Familiarity and experience working with the Native American Community at a local, state and/or national level; Respect for and knowledge of traditional, cultural and spiritual practices of a diverse Native American community, as well as ability to work with other racially, culturally, and ethnically diverse populations. Work Environment/Physical Demands: The characteristic demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A low to moderate amount of in-state and out-of-state travel is required; high of volume of meeting and event attendance required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. How to apply: Please send a cover letter (include the position that you are applying for, a summary of your interest and qualifications for position), resume and a list of three professional references with contact information to: American Indian Health and Family Services of Southeastern Michigan, Inc. Attn: Nickole Fox, Americorps Site Supervisor P.O. Box 810 Dearborn, MI 48121 Fax: (313) 846-0150 Email: nfox@aihfs.org American Indian Health and Family Services of Southeastern Michigan, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, multicultural work environment. Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance within the scope of the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 & 473), all applicants will receive equal consideration. All potential hires are subject to a criminal background investigation and must pass drug and alcohol testing upon employment and random testing during the course of employment. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ****** 24. Strategic Policy Analyst Adult Well-Being Services (AWBS) is a 55-year old community-based organization that provides comprehensive services to adults throughout Southeast Michigan. Our mission is to promote the well-being and independence of adults in Southeastern Michigan through advocacy, services, family and community support. We view older adults – seniors – as assets to communities. AWBS is seeking an experienced Strategic Policy Analyst to assist stakeholders and the community to throughout Southeast Michigan to identify, prioritize and measure key indicators of health and wellness among older adults. The Strategic Policy Analyst will help implement a project that is a working partnership of Adult Well-Being Services (AWBS) and the Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University (WSU/IOG). Together, AWBS and WSU/IOG will: 1) identify relevant data sources; 2) form an advisory group of key stakeholders to identify and determine core set of indicators for measuring the well-being of older adults; and 3) collect, compile, consolidate, analyze, and present data on the demographic, social, and health status of older adults in Southeast Michigan; An integral factor in the success of the project is the formation of and participation by an Advisory Committee which will be comprised of no fewer than 20 key stakeholders, including local, regional and state-level policy makers, governmental agencies, nonprofit community based organizations, health providers, academic researchers, consumers, and clergy. The role of these local partners will be to assist AWBS and IOG in discussing and setting the project agenda, determining data needs, and developing a core set of indicators in selected areas of older adult well-being. Currently the position is funded for two years; additional funding to extend the project duration will be sought. This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated individual to make a meaningful difference in the quality of life for adults and their families in Southeast Michigan. Primary Responsibilities: Outreach among target stakeholders to develop a working collaborative Manage continuous communication with stakeholders and WSU/IOG researchers Convene meetings and be able to facilitate democratic decision-making Comply with all funders’ requirements for reporting, documentation and evaluation of project Develop creative strategies for communicating data needs and results Help to develop continued funding sources beyond initial two year project duration Demonstrate enthusiasm and hold a deep commitment to racial and cultural diversity Be able to work independently and cooperatively Reports to: Policy & Advocacy Coordinator of AWBS Qualifications: Minimum of three years of experience in human services, public administration and/or public policy Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree preferred Demonstrated policy, research and analysis skills Excellent interpersonal skills Facilitation skills Knowledge of community engagement methods and coalitions Knowledge of older adult issues preferred Strong writing and oral communication skills Takes initiative and is willing to work independently Must be a team player Computer proficiency Salary: Negotiable Send (mail, fax or email) resume, cover letter and references to: Sara Gleicher, Policy & Advocacy Coordinator Adult Well-Being Services 1423 Field Street Detroit, MI 48214 (313) 825-2488 (313) 924-0350 - fax sgleicher@awbs.org ****** 25. Assistant Director of Service Learning/Volunteer/Community Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Director in the Center Service Learning, Volunteerism and Community Engagement. The Assistant Director provides the campus leadership required to develop, implement, supervise, evaluate and institutionalize comprehensive service learning and volunteerism programs founded on student development principles and best practices and in collaboration with students, faculty, staff, and community partners. This position includes responsibility for the organization, administration, supervision, data collection, and programmatic evaluation of the Center for Service Learning, Volunteerism and Community Engagement. ****** 26. Youth Service American Hiring for Americorps Position Youth Service America is pleased to offer an AmeriCorps*VISTA position to an organized, detail-oriented, and dynamic individual to join our team as we launch the Semester of Service 2009 program. The AmeriCorps VISTA member's key role will be to support and build the capacity of YSA's Semester of Service sub-grantees to exponentially grow the participation of youth in Martin Luther King Day of Service through Global Youth Service Day 2009. This position is located in Washington, DC. Click here to read the full position description and apply. ****** 27. City Year Hiring Communication Manager (Los Angeles) City Year LA (Los Angeles, CA) is accepting applications for a Communications Brand Manager position. The Communications Manager will be responsible for coordinating all efforts put toward the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive city-wide communications program encompassing advertising, publications, special events, collateral and web design, and strategic communications. The Communications Manager will work with the Deputy Director to develop and implement a campaign to raise awareness of City Year in the local community. For more information visit: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/317606-174 ****** 28. HandsOn Network Hiring Director of Training and Consulting (Atlanta, GA) HandsOn Network is looking to hire a Director of Training & Consulting in Atlanta, GA.The Director of Training & Consulting is responsible for the development and delivery of training, resources, consulting and technical assistance services designed to build and improve employee volunteering within businesses of all sizes. To learn more about the HandsOn Network and this job opening, visit: http://handsonnetwork.org/careers/director-business-training-consulting. ****** 29. MTU Detroit Diesel Go to: http://www.mtudetroitdieselcareers.com/ Candidates are encouraged to activate the Job Alert feature when they create their profile. That will enable them to receive automatic notification every time we post new positions. ----------------------------------------------------- Upcoming Conferences ----------------------------------------------------- 30. "Images of the American Indian, 1600-2000" conference – December 4-5 Images of the American Indian, 1600-2000 December 4, 3:00 to 6:00 National Museum of the American Indian, Elmer and Mary Louise Rasmuson Theater December 5, 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 National Gallery of Art, East Building Auditorium A Wyeth Foundation for American Art Conference, co-organized by the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts with the National Museum of the American Indian. Illustrated lectures by noted scholars including Nancy K. Anderson, Philip Deloria, Leah Dilworth, Kate Flint, Michael Gaudio, Katherine Manthorne, Jolene Rickard, Paul Chaat Smith, and William Truettner. ****** 31. Native American Critical Issues Conference   "Visioning Our Future, Celebrating Our Traditions" The Michigan Indian Education Council invites you to submit workshop proposals on issues related to Native American education.    Selected proposals will be invited to present at the Critical Issues Conference on March 12-14, 2009.   www.miec.org. MIEC PO Box 378 Haslett, MI 48840 ****** 32. Call for papers - Aging and the Indigenous People of North America conference The Seventh Annual Conference of the Association for Anthropology and Gerontology will be held at the University of Oklahoma-Norman from June 5 - 7, 2009. This year's theme broadly focuses on "Aging and the Indigenous People of North America." Any topic is welcome; examples include aging and health issues, the revitalization of culture and language, and overviews of the field as a whole. The conference is a small-scale meeting emphasizing the close critique of works-in-progress. It features a mentoring component for students and junior researchers, who are paired with senior researchers who offer technical assistance concerning research proposals or manuscripts. Papers from the conference will be considered for publication either individually or as a special issue of the Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology. Presenters are invited to submit a one-page abstract by December 15, 2008 to Dr. Lori L. Jervis, University of Oklahoma, lori.jervis@ou.edu. Registration forms are available at http://aage.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=87&club_id=497336&item_id=6 5699. ****** 33. Call for papers - First Meeting of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association Call for Papers First Meeting of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association May 21-23, 2009 University of Minnesota – Twin Cities Proposal Deadline: December 1, 2008 The American Indian Studies Department at the University of Minnesota is hosting the first meeting of Native American and Indigenous Studies Association. The Acting Council is inviting proposals from scholars around the globe for submissions of individual papers, panel session proposals, or roundtables on any topic in Native American and Indigenous Studies. All persons working in the field are invited and encouraged to submit proposals. Only complete proposals will receive full consideration. The limit on proposals is two proposed appearances on the program in any capacity. Submission of a Proposal Proposals are to be submitted electronically by December 1, 2008, at amin.umn.edu/NAISA2009 Proposals will not be accepted after this date. 1. Use the electronic template to prepare a 250 word abstract in English. 2. Follow the instructions and submit your proposal online. 3. Choose an individual paper, a panel, or a roundtable proposal. - Individual paper must contain a presenter name, title, affiliation, brief précis and abstract of no more than 250 words. - Panel proposals must contain a title of the panel, presenter names and affiliations, titles of individual presentations, and a brief précis for all individual presentations; a person designed as chair, and an abstract of no more than 250 words for the panel as a whole. - Roundtable proposals must include the same information as a panel presentation, except the individual presentation titles. 4. You will receive an email confirmation after submitting your proposal. 5. Proposals will be reviewed by the review committee. All presenters will be notified by late January 2009. Presenters are required to register and attend the conference. For More Information Heather Dorr College of Continuing Education cceconf3@umn.edu Please continue to check the conference website for program and location details at amin.umn.edu/NAISA2009 Important Dates December 1, 2008 Deadline for paper proposal submissions Late January 2009 Presenters notified of acceptance Online registration open February 23, 2009 Acting Council: Ines Hernandez-Avila (University of California-Davis) ighernandez@ucdavis.edu J. Kehaulani Kauanui (Wesleyan University) jkauanui@wesleyan.edu K. Tsianina Lomawaima (University of Arizona) lomawaim@email.arizona.edu Jean O'Brien (University of Minnesota) obrie002@umn.edu Robert Warrior (University of Illinois) rwarrior@uiuc.edu Jace Weaver (University of Georgia) jweaver@uga.edu ****** 34. Call for papers - The American Indian/Indigenous Film Call for Papers: American Indian/Indigenous Film Area Southwest/Texas Popular & American Culture Associations 30th Anniversary Conference, Albuquerque, NM The American Indian/Indigenous Film Area is looking for panels, papers, and workshops on topics related to American Indian, First Nations, and Indigenous film. We welcome proposals from all disciplines that examine, utilize, promote, or teach Native/Indigenous film and media are welcome. The American Indian/Indigenous Film Area is particularly interested in bringing together Native filmmakers and Native/non-Native academics to talk about the burgeoning field of Indigenous Film. Some topics might include, but are not limited to: Native women filmmakers, American Indian/Indigenous Film and/or filmmakers, New Voices in Native/Indigenous film and media, Needs, Access, and Issues in Native/Indigenous film, The outcomes/consequences of using Native films across cultural boundaries and in comparison to other cultural approaches, Teaching American Indian or Indigenous films as part of a non-American Indian Studies course, such as Humanities, American Studies, or English, Disciplinary and cultural politics as they influence how we read Native film, American Indians in Hollywood film, Approaches to teaching American Indian film, Indian and the Western (this could also apply to how Indigenous people globally are positioned as “Indians” in national “Western” genres), Effects/impacts of Native representations in film/media on Native and non-Native culture, Showcasing new work (if you would like to facilitate a panel that screens new work, please do so) If you have specific ideas for topics, workshops, or panels that are not listed here, please submit those as well. Native filmmakers, scholars, teachers, students, professionals, and others are encouraged to participate. Graduate students may wish to submit papers for fellowships and awards. This information will be available on the official Conference web site June 1, 2008. Further information regarding the conference (listing of all areas, hotel, registration, tours, etc) can be found at http://swtxpca.org/documents/130.html. Register early for a discount rate and to reserve space at the conference hotel—rooms fill quickly. Date and Place: February 24-28, 2009 Hyatt Regency Albuquerque 30 Tijeras Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: 1.505.842.1234 Fax: 1.515.766.6710 Deadlines: Priority Submission and Registration: November 15, 2008 Final deadline for Proposals and Panels: December 1, 2008 Final Conference Registration: December 31, 2008 (All participants must be registered by this date). Please send 100-200 word abstracts to: M. Elise Marubbio, Assistant Professor & Director Augsburg Native American Film Series CB 115 Augsburg College 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 (612) 330-1523 marubbio@augsburg.edu ****** 35. 30th American Indian Workshop – March 25 - 28 30th American Indian Workshop Bremen (Germany), 25–28 March 2009 Transgressing Borders – Defining Boundaries/ Identity, Emotion, and Politics in Indian Country This workshops examines the significance of borders and boundaries for the construction of identity and the politics of difference in and around Indian Country. Borders, boundaries, frontiers, and related concerns such as migration, nationalism and transnationalism, place, community, and identity, have been studied by anthropology, history, and other disciplines for more than twenty years. Indigenous peoples, however, for all their (more often than not) involuntary involvement in the construction of political and symbolic boundaries, first and foremost „The Frontier“, in the history of the North American continent have, as of yet, only rarely been recognized as significant actors in these processes. In the light of the recently renewed interest in theorizing politics in native North America, this call for papers proposes to look at borders and other demarcation lines as sites as well as subjects of ongoing political conflict and negotiation of identities in and around Indian Country. They are constituted by everyday as well as academic and artistic practices, maintained by rituals and symbols, strategically naturalized or mythologized, and contested in longstanding power struggles. Borders are the membranes through which local communities, state and national governments interact. Contributions of 30 minutes length are invited which should relate to the following themes: 1. Border-crossers: Boundaries, Power, and Emotion In an age of imagined communities“ (Anderson) defined by symbolic boundaries, a focus on the subjective and emotional in practices of cultural imagination is crucial to our endeavours of mapping the distribution of power in political arenas, because it enhances our understanding of how identities evolve and groups come into existence. Individuals tell us how boundaries are constructed, policed, enforced, crossed, or transcended. Therefore, this workshop proposal asks for contributions exploring the indigenous discourse about the subject and the boundary in medicine and psychology, media, arts, mythology, music, and literature: Border-crossing and border-crossers from mythological figures such as clowns and tricksters to present-day practices, emotions, and coping strategies of indigenous work migrants, refugees, relocatees, returning urbanites, political activists, and adoptees. 2. Indigenous Communities: Boundaries, Sovereignty and Plurality Another set of questions addresses native communities and their relation to boundaries. Invited are papers exploring cultural and political pluralities within the boundaries of indigenous communities, histories of borders cutting across native communities, and struggles about boundaries between neighboring native and nonnative communities. What are the different concepts of the nature of boundaries and of the correspondency of polity, place, and culture implied in arguments over the membership of tribes, the constitution and jurisdiction of tribal governments, gaming compacts, and native rights to natural resources? 3. Current Research Traditionally, a third session of the workshop will be devoted to brief presentations (20 mins.) about current research projects relating to matters from all fields of Native American culture, history, language, arts, media, music, and literature. Proposals for presentation, including a title and an abstract of up to 100 words may be submitted to Cora Bender, cbender@uni-bremen.de until January 15, 2009. ****** 36. 15th Annual Anishinaabemowin Teg Language Conference – March 26 - 29 “We are Honoring all the Keepers of our Language” March 26, 27, 28, & 29, 2009 Kewadin Casino and Convention Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS: Anishinaabemowin Art and Drama Anishinaabe Resource Development MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS Youth and children’s track / activities CONTACT INFORMATION Anishinaabemowin Stories & Music www.anishinaabemowin-teg.org Preservation Initiatives Feast and Social or by mail: Scholarship Awards & Banquet Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. Fiddle and Step Dance Night 4 Peltier’s Trail Wikwemikong, Ontario P0P 2J0 ARTISANS, VENDORS & DISPLAYS Displays, Language resource materials, crafts and the promotion of Anishinaabemowin. For More Conference information, contact: Joyce Johnson, Conference Coordinator Anishinaabemowin-Teg Inc. 4 Peltier’s Trail Wikwemikong, Ontario P0P 2J0 Web page www.anishinaabemowin-teg.org Follow the link to the15th Annual Anishinaabemowin Teg Language Conference Scholarships: Scholarship applications are provided by language teachers where students in elementary, secondary, and post secondary schools have the opportunity to apply for these scholarships. As well, students currently enrolled in any Ojibway Language program are encouraged to apply. Please visit our web page for an application. Host Hotels: Kewadin Convention Centre 1 (800) 539 2346 Early Registration Fee-: PAYMENT and registration form must be received by Friday, February 4, 2009 $195.00 CDN/US $ 112.50 CND/US ~ Elder or Student $ 67.50 Child or Youth Registrations will not be accepted by fax or email. Please mail your Registration Form accompanied by your Payment to the above address. Groups of 20 or more will receive a 10% discount. For the discount to apply, the group registration must be received by mail no later than February 4, 2009 in our office located In Wikwemikong, Ontario Canada. Regular Registration Fee: For all other registrations received after February 4, 2009, the below rate will apply: $250.00 CDN / US ~ Regular $125.00 CDN / US~Elder or Student ID $ 75.00 CDN / US ~ Day Rate Please note, 10% on the group discount of the regular registration fee will apply to those registrations received after February 4, 2009 and before March 11, 2009. Payment options – Business or organizational cheques, Certified Personal cheque, or Money Order are accepted. Payment on site, in addition to the above, cash, American or Canadian. Please note, we are not set up for interact, visa or other credit cards. Banquet: The banquet is not included in this year’s registration fee. The banquet ticket is $25.00 for Adult or child. --------- Other --------- NEW 38. "We Shall Remain" PBS Series to Air in April 09 In April 2009, the largest ever "American Experience" Series will air nationally on PBS stations. Produced by WGBH-Boston, "We Shall Remain" presents selected key events in American Indian History. The first episode will air during National Library Week, on Monday, 13 April 2009 with the other four episodes airing on four subsequent Mondays. The 28 page library event kit for the PBS "American Experience" series, "We Shall Remain," is now available as a .pdf document at: http://www.pbs.org/weshallremain/libraries The event kit was written by Dr. Patty Loew (Bad River Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe). The website also features a fillable form you can use to log in your library event. I'd love to hear from you if you are planning an event! Cheers, Loriene Roy Consultant and Advisor, "We Shall Remain" +++++*********************************************************************+++++ ALA Immediate Past President. http://www.ala.org ALA-Allied Professional Association Immediate Past President. http://www.ala-apa.org Professor School of Information, The University of Texas at Austin 1 University Station D7000 Austin, TX 78712-0390 Affiliated Professor Center for Women's and Gender Studies The University of Texas at Austin Phone: (512) 471-3959; Fax: (512) 471-3971; E-mail: loriene@ischool.utexas.edu Faculty website: http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~loriene Website: http://www.lorieneroy.com See my new blog, "From All Directions," at http://aie.greenwood.com/blog See the "We Shall Remain" event kit for libraries at http://www.pbs.org/weshallremain/libraries Project Director, "If I Can Read, I Can Do Anything", a national reading club for Native children: http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~ifican ****** NEW 39. NAIA Round Dance North American Indian Assoc. of Detroit (NAIA) 22720 Plymouth Rd., Detroit, MI To help keep one of the oldest Urban Native Centers doors OPEN in Detroit, Michigan. We will have corn soup / frybread sale and several different raffles of local Native Artists & Designers. All are welcome!! Singers are strongly encouraged. 3135352966 hschuyler@NAIADETROIT.org maya_26_@msn.com Facebook invite: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=40464946178 ****** NEW 40. Winter Solstice at AIHFS December 19, 6-9 pm Join us at American Indian Health to share in a warm evening of community, music and laughter to celebrate the winter solstice. Health Screenings and Flu Shots 5:30-8:30 pm Give Away: Traditionally, Solstice gatherings were a time of sharing resources, so that everyone in the community could make it through the winter, the hardest time of the year. This year we will honor that tradition by having a community give-away, so please bring a small, inexpensive, or homemade gift/treat to contribute. Ideas: mittens, food, crafts, and gently used toys/clothing/books, $5 cash, etc. Feel Free to call if you have questions! American Indian Health and Family Services 4880 Lawndale, Detroit MI 48210 Pot Luck: Please bring a healthy dish to share (ex: low sugar, low fat, whole grain). Call if you would like suggestions! For more information call (313) 846-3718 ext 1000 or 1113, or email nfox@aihfs.org ** VOLUNTEERS are needed during the day for set-up, please contact Shirley Fox at SFox@aihfs.orgnfox@aihfs.org **** 41. New Article By Brita Brooks on Language Class and Events Hello Friends- Please double click the link below for additional coverage of the U of M and EMU great Native American Heritage Month Events: http://www.bsnorrell.blogspot.com/ Good work! Brita ***** 42. Woodlands Indian Community Center & LSD Native American Program Christmas Party – December 18 December 18, 2008 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Otto Middle School Cafeteria, Lansing, MI Please bring a dish to pass (side dish or dessert) we will provide the rest. Ham or turkey will be the choices for the main course. We will have a special visit from Santa and crafts for kids. Family members who are in 8th grade and below can be signed up to receive a gift from Santa. Please call the Native American Program office @ 755-5970 or e-mail Becky at Becky.Roy@lansingschools.net Please supply name, age and gender of your child/children. There will be free prize bingo for high school students and adults who attend the party. Sponsored by Woodlands Indian Community Center & LSD Native American Program ****** 43. Request for Proposals: ART inlay for Longhouse Floor The Evergreen State College is taking proposals to design and create an art inlay for the Longhouse Floor. Proposals are due February 15, 2009 at 3PM the proposal must include a mandatory pre-proposal site visit by interested artists on December 15, 2008 at 10:00 AM at the Longhouse. So in order for a proposal to be considered, you must attend that site visit: The bids are handled through the Purchasing office and follow state procedures for bids. We can help answer questions, but you must follow the procedure to be considered. Thanks much. Feel free to pass this along to other artists who may be interested. – Tina and Laura Purchasing Office 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW Olympia, WA 98505-0002 Telephone (360) 867-6358 Fax (360) 867-6831 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL P03909 ART INLAY FOR LONGHOUSE FLOOR Proposal Due: February 15, 2009 3:00 PM PDT RFP #P03909 Contact OMWBE at (360) 753-9693 for details on certification. QUESTIONS/CONTACTS Questions regarding this IFB must be received by Evergreen via email no later than November 14, 2008. Evergreen will provide answers via email to all prospective bidders by close of business November 21, 2008 Bidder is to cc Evergreen's Primary Contact on all questions directed to the Technical Contact. Primary Contact: Jeanine Walker walkerj@evergreen.edu 360 867-6358 Technical Contact: Laura Grabhorn grabhornl@evergreen.edu 360 867-6413 ****** 44. Capuchin starting a community Bike Shop! Seeking Specific Donations! We are working on starting a community bike shop here at Earthworks/ Capuchin Soup Kitchen. This space would function as a space in which guests of the Soup Kitchen,and community members could come and work and fix their bikes. In order to do this we need some tools to work on them. Looking to get rid some old tools? Look no further, see list below. metric and english box wrenches adjustable crescent wrenches allen wrenches regular and needle nose pliers screw drivers of various sizes socket wrench sets both metric and english sizes vise grips. those are the basics but just on the off chance that you have specialized bike tools, we also are looking for: tire leavers cone wrenches chain tools – chain breakers and chain whips freewheel removers spoke wrenches a truing stand clamp for a bike stand and finally we plan to build a bench to work on the bikes on. For that we need: peg board and hooks plywood 2x4’s screws lag bolts (8-10”) and rolling casters with locks oh and a level. Please let me know if you have any of these things and want to part with them. Patrick earthworks@cskdetroit.org ****** 45. Flores-Niemann Public Workshop and Lecture The Women of Color in the Academy Project (WOCAP) invites you to attend a public workshop and lecture by *Dr. Yolanda Flores-Niemann* on *Wednesday, December 3rd*. BIOGRAPHY: Dr. Flores-Niemann is currently the Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Utah State University. She is one of only a few women of color senior-level administrators in higher education nation-wide. Prior to her current post, she was a Full Professor at Washington State University in the Department of Comparative Studies. Her research on the role of ecological-level factors in the production and maintenance of stereotypes, intergroup relations, tokenization, and educational outcomes is highly regarded. She also conducts research on promising practices for diversifying the academic pipeline in the absence of affirmative action policies. EVENT DETAILS: Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 1:00-2:30pm 4540 East Hall, Pillsbury Conference Room Interactive Workshop: *A Conversation with Dr. Flores-Niemann: Tokenism & the Diversity Agenda in Higher Education* *Lunch provided* Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 4:00-5:30pm Rackham Graduate School, West Conference Room Featured Lecture *When the Ivory Tower is a Glass House* *Light refreshments provided* ****** 46. Obama appoints Native officials to transition team http://missoulian.com/articles/2008/11/20/news/local/news03.txt ****** 47. Repatriation of Saginaw Chippewa Remains, Online Petition Surf to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWZw8AhqWGE Video Description http://www.petitiononline.com/remains/petition.html For more info Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan The Public Relations Department Joseph Sowmick — Public Relations Director (phone: 989-775-4074; fax: 989-775-4052; jvsowmick@sagchip.org) Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture & Lifeways Contact :1-800-225-8172 ext. 1-54750 or 989-775-4750 ****** 48. Cranbrook to give bones to Little Traverse Bay Band http://www.indiancountry.com/content.cfm?id=1096417870 ****** 49. 2008 Indian Scholarship Opportunities Compiled in New Mexico but contains some opportunities that might apply to you: http://cahe.nmsu.edu/academics/ird/financial-aid-informatio.html ****** 50. Scholarship List Scholarship: Deadline: American Indian College Fund - Deadlines for 2009 - www.collegefund.org 2010 scholarships not yet released Indian Health Service Scholarship - Deadlines for 2009-2010 not released yet www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/Scholarships/index.cfm Gates Millennium Scholarship - January 12, 2009 www.gmsp.org Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship - Deadlines set forth by the respective state education agency www.ed.gov/programs/iduesbyrd/state-contacts.html Truman Scholarship - February 3, 2009 www.truman.gov/scholars/ FAFSA On The Web - 2008-2009 FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov/ due June 30, 2009 University of North Dakota INMED Application - March 31, 2009 www.med.und.nodak.edu/depts/inmed/Application.html University of North Dakota AISAP - Call (701) 777-4291 http://www.und.nodak.edu/dept/aiss/2007%202008%20IRP%20Booklet.pdf University of Arizona Grad. Fellowships for AI students - Call (520) 621-7815 http://nasa.web.arizona.edu/scholarships1.htm to speak with Dr. Maria Valez Texas Tech University NASBI for High School Students - Application available Spring 2009 http://www.depts.ttu.edu/diversity/events/NASBI/Native%20American%20Summer%20Bridge%20Institute.php Princeton University Junior Summer Institute - November 1, 2008 www.wws.Princeton.edu/grad/mpp Univ. of California-Berkeley Pre-Graduate School Program - 1st round receipt is www.collegehorizons.org February 2, 2009; 2nd round receipt is February 27, 2009. Pre-College Workshop for Native American Students - 1st round receipt is www.collegehorizons.org February 2, 2009; 2nd round receipt is February 27, 2009. Reconnecting the Circle High School Essay Contest - January 23, 2009 http://www.reconnectingthecircle.com/?q=node/208 Cherokee Nation Undergraduate & Graduate Scholarship - June 12, 2009 http://www.cherokee.org/Services/179/Page/Default.aspx American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) Fellowships - June 1, 2009 http://www.aigcs.org/02scholarships/aigc/fellowship.htm American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) BIE Loan - June 1, 2009 http://www.aigcs.org/02scholarships/bie/bie.htm Accenture American Indian Scholarship - June 1, 2009 http://careers3.accenture.com/Careers/US/CampusConnection/StudentPrograms/AIGC.htm Morris K. Udall Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship - March 3, 2009 www.udall.gov Morris K. Udall Foundation Congressional Internship - January 30, 2009 www.udall.gov Saul T. Wilson Veterinary Scholarships - March 1, 2009 www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/content/printable_version/saultwilson.pdf William R. Hearst Endowed Minority Scholarship - December 15 2008 www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm (for Spring 2009 internship), March 15, 2008 (for Summer 2009 internship), & July 15, 2009 (for Fall 2009 internship) Xerox Scholarships for Students - September 30, 2009 www.xerox.com/go/xrx//template/009.jsp?view=Feature&Xcntry=USA&pXlang=en_US&ed_name=Careers_Technical_Scholarship Coca Cola Scholars Foundation, Inc. - October 31, 2008 https://www.coca-colarscholars.org/cokeWeb/index.jsp Jackie Robinson Foundation - March 31, 2009 www.jackierobinson.org Barbara Wiedner & Dorothy Vandercook Scholarship - March 1, 2009 www.grandmothersforpeace.org/scholarships/program National Academy of American Scholars - September 30, 2008 www.naas.org/senior/php Siemens Foundation, Future Teacher Scholarships - January 31, 2009 www.siemens-foundation.org/ Burger King Scholarship Program - February 2, 2009 www.bk.com/companyinfo/community/scholarships.aspx American Indian Education Foundation Scholarships - Applications available www.aiefprograms.org January through April Papa John’s Scholarship - Applications available www.papajohns.com/comun/scholar.htm mid-December 2008 American Chemical Society Scholars Program - Applications accepted http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content from Nov. 1 until March 31 of the next calendar year Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship - Award 4 times yearly www.straightforwardmedia.com/sfm/scholarships.html National Merit Scholarship Corporation - Varies per student www.nationalmerit.org/nmsp.php status and per the scholarship selected International Students Scholarships & Aid Help - Varies per scholarship www.iefa.org College Scholarships - Varies per scholarship www.collegescholarships.org FinAid: The Smart Students’ Guide to Financial Aid - Varies per scholarship www.finaid.org College Board Scholarship Search - Varies per scholarship http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html CollegeNet’s Scholarship Database - Varies per scholarship http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index Wired Scholar Free Scholarship Search - Varies per scholarship www.wiredscholar.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholarship_search.jsp Aid & Resources for Re-Entry Students - Varies per scholarship www.back2college.com ****************************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ****************************************************************************** You are receiving this email because you are a member of the American Indians at the University of Michigan (AIUM) listserv. 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