AIUM Community Announcements - 09/25/08 Announcements are emailed out to AIUM listserv each Thursday. If you have an item to add to the announcements, please email aium@umich.edu by the Wednesday evening prior. For other ways to get find out about what’s going on at UM for Natives, please go here: http://www.umich.edu/~aium/contact.html ********************************************************* Pow Wow Planning Kickoff Meeting Thursday at 5:30 pm. We’ll be meeting in the MESA office, 2nd floor (2202) Michigan Union. No powwow planning experience necessary. Please join us for an introduction to the Pow Wow as well as to get started with planning! Please contact aium@umich.edu with questions. ********************************************************* ------------------------------------------ AIUM: Upcoming Meetings and Events ------------------------------------------ 0. Pow Wow Planning Meeting – September 25 1. AISES Meeting – September 29 2. AISES/NASA Potluck – October 10 3. UM Health Summit – October 15 --------------------------------- AIUM: Academics --------------------------------- 4. UM Biomedical Sciences Grad School PREVIEW – Register by Oct 1 5. Biomedical Research Opportunity for students 6. American Indian Graduate Horizons ------------------------------------------------------ Internships / Fellowships / Scholarships ------------------------------------------------------ 7. Paid Summer Internships for Native Americans 8. NARF Law Clerk Advertisement 9. SAR Native Fellowship Opportunity 10. Native American and Alaska Native Law Student Internship 11. Postdoctoral Fellowships 12. LUNA Travel Grant for 2008 AISES National Conference ------------------- Employment ------------------- 13. Adult sitters and Laundry attendants at Oakwood Health Care System 14. Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant 15. Extension Educator 16. Ethnic Studies Position at CU Boulder 17. Tenure-track in NAIS at UMass 18. Tenure Track - Indigenous Philosophies – MN 19. Assistant Professor in Ethnic Studies at UC-Berkeley 20. New Midwest Vacancy with Agricultural Research Service-USDA 21. 1/2 time administrative assistant position at UM Global Scholars Program 22. Union Pacific Corporation 23. Organizing Jobs Available 24. Student Sustainability Initiative Jobs- Due Sept 30th ----------------------------------------------------- Upcoming Conferences and Seminars ----------------------------------------------------- 25. Michigan Indian Day Event 2008 - September 26 26. SACNAS National Conference – October 9-12 27. Fall 2008 Indigenous Law Conference – October 10-11 28. American Indian Identity Conference - October 16-17 29. Historical Trauma - October 24 30. 40th Algonquian Conference – October 24-26  31. AISES Conference – October 30–November 1 32. Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students - November 5-8 33. Native & Indigenous Voices - November 17 34. "Images of the American Indian, 1600-2000" conference – December 4-5 35. Keystone meetings 36. Call for Workshops: Native American Critical Issues Conference 37. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Women’s Health 2009 --------- Other --------- 38. Upcoming Voter Registration Events/Links to FAQ 39. Saturn essay contest for grade 5-12 students 40. Two Native American Quilts now on view at MSU Museum 41. AIHFS Veterans Lodges, Save the Dates! 42. Repatriation of Saginaw Chippewa Remains, Online Petition 43. Cranbrook to give bones to Little Traverse Bay Band 44. 2008 Indian Scholarship Opportunities ****************************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ****************************************************************************** ------------------------------------------ AIUM: Upcoming Meetings and Social Events ------------------------------------------ 0. Pow Wow Planning Kickoff Meeting – September 25 We’re kicking off powwow planning this Thursday at 5:30 pm. Please join us in the MESA office, 2nd floor (2202) Michigan Union. Everyone is welcome to attend! Please email Conner (sandefur@umich.edu) for more information. ****** 1. AISES Meeting – September 29 The next meeting of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) UM Chapter will be Monday, September 29, at 6:30 pm, in the Tap Room, Michigan Union. The Tap Room is in the basement of the Union, in the back off the right side of the food court area. Please email aises.exec@umich.edu with questions. ****** 2. AISES/NASA Potluck – October 10 Come hang out with some cool Native peeps. Friday, October 10 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. ****** 3. UM Health Summit – October 15 Tribal Health Directors across Michigan are coming to UM on Wednesday, October 15 as part of their annual health summit. Everyone is invited to attend the summit and the evening reception, 5:30 to 7 pm at the Michigan League. I have pasted some of the information from the draft agenda below. This is great opportunity for students interested in tribal health to learn more, and to meet tribal health leaders. It would be great to see some Native students at the evening reception as well! Please email me, Conner (sandefur@umich.edu), if you would like more information about the agenda for the day or if you would are interested in attending the day-time events or the reception. Long-Term Goal: - Establish relationships between the tribal and university communities to create/develop long-term sustainable partnerships to help meet the health care needs of tribal communities and expand the university’s outreach initiatives. Goals of the Day: - Provide a forum for Tribal Health Directors to connect with people from the university Medical School, Nursing School, School of Public Health, Dental School, etc. -Provide a forum for the university community to hear the health needs of the tribal communities --------------------------------- AIUM: Academics --------------------------------- 4. University of Michigan's Biomedical Sciences Graduate School PREVIEW Greetings from the Program in Biomedical Sciences, We are the University of Michigan’s interdisciplinary gateway program for students considering graduate school in the biomedical sciences. To have the freedom to choose from among 13 Ph.D. programs with more than 400 faculty mentors at one of the country’s most prestigious research universities is no doubt thrilling — and potentially overwhelming. To assist you in defining your choices, the U-M Program in Biomedical Sciences (PIBS) is hosting a Fall PREVIEW event for students who are traditionally under-represented in the sciences and are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. This special event will be held Thursday, October 16 through Saturday, October 18 and will include a variety of activities and workshops on applying to graduate school at U-M. The extended time and smaller group settings will provide ample opportunities to meet one-on-one with faculty, socialize with current graduate students, see the campus and experience the diverse and welcoming city of Ann Arbor. The PREVIEW event includes the Life Sciences Open House on Saturday, where all prospective graduate students will gather to network with faculty, students and peers from across the University of Michigan campus and the country. Space is limited for this all-expense-paid event. Expenses include travel, lodging and on-campus meals. I encourage you to review our website and register today (registration deadline: October 1). Or call toll-free 877-294-0120 to speak with a PIBS team member about your registration questions. I look forward to meeting you this fall, Tiffany Porties PIBS Director of Recruitment Why PIBS? * Flexible program structure - Choose areas of research that interest you most and explore them through lab rotations in the first year. You may also elect to enhance your studies with a certificate or dual degree from other schools within the University of Michigan. * Active, research-rich environment - As a PIBS scholar, you have access to more than 400 top faculty and their labs from various departments, all conveniently located close to one another. * Consistent funding record - With more than $245 million in NIH and other funding, our labs rank among the top ten schools year after year. * Passionate mentors - Well-respected and well-published researchers come to Michigan to train and inspire scientists like you. * Supportive setting - Diversity in all its forms is valued for the rich contribution it brings to our students, our faculty and our research. * State-of-the-art facilities - Our dedication to research shows throughout the many new and well-equipped buildings on campus. * Fully integrated with nationally recognized health system - Our labs are within walking distance to any of the University of Michigan's highly ranked hospitals, making translational research a reality right from the beginning. * Career customization - With dedicated career development resources to assist you in matching your interests with opportunities in the field, you can go anywhere you want to from here. * A great place to live - Ann Arbor is ranked #5 best place to live** because it offers the best of big city life with small city access: international cuisines, eclectic shopping, exciting spectator sports, arts and music, thriving nightlife...it's all here! ** Cities Ranked & Rated: Your Guide to the Best Places to Live in the U.S. & Canada by Bert Sperling and Peter Sander (2007) ****** 5. Biomedical Research Opportunity for students The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the second largest Institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking applicants for its Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities (INRO) program, which provides an invaluable opportunity for students with strong academic standing who are from populations underrepresented in biomedical research. We are looking for students with a passion to improve global health in the 21st century through a research career in allergy, immunology, and infectious diseases. During the 4-day program, students will hear lectures from world-renowned scientists and interview for potential research training positions at the Institute's Maryland and Montana laboratories. You can help us find the best and brightest applicants for INRO 2009 by doing the following: * Add a link to the INRO program (www.niaid.nih.gov/labs/training/inro) to your Web site. * Include program information in the student opportunities section of your Web site. * Print the program flyer and post it on a bulletin board. * Forward this e-mail. The program takes place in Bethesda, MD, on the NIH campus, February 2 to 5, 2009. Students' expenses for travel, hotel accommodations, and meals will be paid. Applications will be accepted from August 15 through October 15, 2008. Interested students can apply through the program's Web site at www.niaid.nih.gov/labs/training/inro. NIAID believes that today's student is tomorrow's leader. Let's work together to help students fulfill their educational and professional goals. If you already viewed the web site, shared the program flyer, or forwarded information, I thank you. Best regards, Wendy J. Fibison, Ph.D. Associate Director Office of Training and Diversity National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases National Institutes of Health ****** 6. American Indian Graduate Horizons 2009 GRADUATE HORIZONS: A PRE-GRADUATE SCHOOL PROGRAM Saturday, July 18 – Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at UC Berkeley The Graduate Horizons Program is a four-day “crash course” on issues facing Native American college students, master’s students, or alumni which helps prepare them for graduate school (master’s, Ph.D., or professional school). Faculty, admission officers and deans representing hundreds of graduate disciplines and a host of graduate and professional schools will help you: Explore special issues for Native American students Select programs and career pathways suitable for you Learn what turns an applicant into an admitted student Become a test-prep “whiz kid” on the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, & MCAT Find your way through the financial aid, scholarship, and fellowship jungle Complete winning applications Write memorable personal statements Learn graduate school survival tips Meet others with similar goals Students will learn about a broad variety of programs and establish personal relationships with graduate school representatives that continue long after the program is over. This program is geared toward Native American (enrolled members), First Nations, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian college students, college graduates, or master’s students. Students will be selected by application. First round receipt deadline is Feb. 2; 2nd round is Feb. 27. Applications will be accepted on a space available basis to June 1st (after May 1st, please contact us). Complete program cost is $175 (includes tuition, room, meals, and transportation to campus from the Oakland airport). Students are responsible for their own airfare, but substantial funds are available for airfare and tuition assistance (in 2008 the 70% of our students received travel awards). CONTACT US Christine Suina, Program Coordinator PO Box 1262, Pena Blanca, New Mexico, 87041 Phone: 505.401.3854 Dr. Whitney Laughlin, Program Director info@collegehorizons.org ------------------------------------------------------ Internships / Fellowships / Scholarships ------------------------------------------------------ 7. Paid Summer Internships for Native Americans Spend two summers conducting your own field research in environmental biology: first summer at UNDERC-East, a Northwoods site in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, followed by a summer at UNDERC-West, an intermountain valley site in Montana. The University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC) and the Department of Biological Sciences in collaboration with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of Montana are now accepting applications for this program. The purpose of this program is to promote an understanding of field-oriented environmental biology and how field research is conducted. Two more specific goals are sought. First, the program helps to prepare Native American students for advanced studies in environmental biology, so they can better manage biological resources on their lands. Second, the program promotes a better understanding of Native American attitudes towards the environment in non-Native American students interested in environmental biology, so they can incorporate these cultural insights into better management strategies. Eligibility: -Minimum of Sophomore standing in an accredited college and willing to commit two summers (9-10 weeks/summer) to the program; -Native American descent; -Planning to obtain a 4-year degree in the environmental sciences; -Competitive admission based on previous academic performance and statement of purpose. Benefits: Acceptance and participation in the program provides tuition to Notre Dame for the 14 credit hours in the program, summer housing, round trip transportation to the UNDERC site in each summer, and a $2500 stipend each summer for two years. Program description: The program spans two academic years. -First year: UNDERC-East runs for a 9 – 10 week period (late May- late July). The UNDERC-East site encompasses more than 7500 acres with abundant wildlife (including wolves, black bear, deer, and fisher) and includes 30 lakes, several streams, wetlands, and northern forests that have been protected for nearly a century in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. To prepare each student for the program, a 1 semester credit introductory course (BIOS 35501) is provided on-line during the Spring Semester. The summer course at UNDERC-East (BIOS 35502, 6 semester credits) includes 5 modules on field biology topics, including bird/mammal ecology, amphibian/reptile ecology, insect ecology, aquatic ecology and forest ecology. Each module lasts 5 to 7 days. Furthermore, each student is expected in the remaining time to design and complete an independent field research project under the direction and assistance of a faculty member or graduate student. This portion of the course involves training in experimental design, data collection, data analysis and presentation of research results. Each student’s research project culminates with a written report and seminar presentation at the end of the course. -Second year: UNDERC-West also runs for a 9 – 10 week period (June – mid August). The UNDERC-West site encompasses more than a million acres with abundant wildlife (including bison, elk, mountain lion, and grizzly bear) and includes grasslands, montane forests, streams and lakes on the Flathead Reservation in Montana and associated tribal lands. The format for UNDERC-West is similar to that of UNDERC-East beginning with the 1 credit Spring introductory course. The 5 modules (each lasting 5 to 7 days) for West include a geologic and historic trip west, wildlife and grassland ecology, mountain ecology, stream ecology and Native American ecology. Again, the remaining portion of the summer is spent on independent research projects completed in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Projects for UNDERC-West are expected to be more advanced and built upon results and research experiences at UNDERC-East; therefore, a portion of the course involves advanced training in experimental design, data collection, data analysis and presentation of research results. Each student’s research project culminates with a written report and seminar presentation at the end of the course. An added element of the UNDERC-West program is that students learn about and experience how Native Americans lived off the land and how this created their environmental awareness. This is accomplished through interaction with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and by living on their Flathead Reservation. Applications: -Available at the UNDERC website (http://underc.nd.edu). Further information can be obtained from Dr. Michael Cramer, UNDERC-East Assistant Director (mcramer@nd.edu) or Dr. Gretchen Gerrish, UNDERC-West Assistant Director (ggerrish@nd.edu). Deadlines: -Completed applications for the 2009 program must be received by Friday, November 7, 2008 and notification of acceptance into the program will be provided by Friday, December 5, 2008. ****** 8. NARF Law Clerk Advertisement http://www.narf.org/contact/clerk.htm ****** 9. SAR Native Fellowship Opportunity S c h o o l f o r A d v a n c e d R e s e a r c h o n t h e H u m a n E x p e r i e n c e Post Offi ce Box 2188 · Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-2188 · (505) 954-7200 · fax (505) 954-7235 · www.sarweb.org The Anne Ray Fellowship is awarded by the School for Advanced Research (SAR) to an established Native scholar in the arts, humanities, or social sciences who has a commitment to providing mentorship to recent Native graduates or graduate students. In addition to working on their own research and writing projects, the Resident Scholar serves as a mentor to two Native interns working at the Indian Arts Research Center and helps guide their intellectual development while facilitating their engagement with other scholars on the SAR campus. The fellowship includes a $40,000 stipend, a campus residence, an office, and an allowance account. The fellowship period is September 1 through May 31 with an application deadline of November 1. Scholars with experience in the museum field or arts are encouraged to apply. Applications must include: -Application form. -Statement identifying experience and interest in serving as mentor, not to exceed three doublespaced pages. -An abstract, not to exceed 150 words, describing the purpose, goals, and objectives of the applicant’s research project on which they will work at SAR. -A proposal, no more than four double-spaced pages in length. The proposal should describe what is to be accomplished during the fellowship year, the status of the applicant’s research on the topic, and the significance of the work. -A short bibliography, not to exceed one single-spaced page, of references cited in the proposal. -Curriculum vitae, not to exceed four single-spaced pages. -Three letters of recommendation not to exceed two single-spaced pages in length each, with one letter from a former or current student. Letters must be received by November 1. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that references send their letters on time. -A brief statement of tribal affiliation. Scholars receiving the Anne Ray Resident Scholar Fellowship will commit a portion of their time to providing mentorship to two full-time interns on a weekly basis; participating in weekly colloquia; providing two public presentations on their research; and participating in the monthly Indian Arts Research Center presentation series. The application deadline is November 1. For application form and submission specifications go to http://www.sarweb.org/scholars/description.htm or contact Scholar Programs at scholar@sarsf.org or (505) 954-7201. Anne Ray Fellowship for Native Scholars 2009–2010 ****** 10. Native American and Alaska Native Law Student Internship Dear Colleague, I am writing to let you know about an internship opportunity that may be of interest to Native American and Alaska Native students at your university. The Morris K. Udall Foundation offers a paid ten-week summer internship in Washington, D.C., for Native American and Alaska Native law students who wish to learn more about the federal government and issues affecting Indian Country. Our Native American Internship Program is fully funded: we provide round-trip airfare, housing, per diem for food and incidentals, and a stipend at the close of the program. Interns work in congressional and agency offices, such as the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and the Department of Interior, where they have opportunities to research legislative issues important to tribal communities, to network with key public officials and tribal advocacy groups, and enhance their understanding of nation-building and tribal self-governance. We hope that we can work with you to explain the benefits of our internship to Native American and Alaska Native students this fall. I will be contacting you soon to discuss the program and materials (both paper and web-based) to help publicize the internship on your campus. For further information on the internship program, including a video, please visit our website at: http://www.udall.gov/udall.asp?link=300. Best, Colin R. Ben Program Manager Native American Congressional Internship Program Morris K. Udall Foundation 130 South Scott Ave. Tucson, AZ 85701-1922 Email: ben@udall.gov Phone: (520) 901-8568 Fax: (520) 901-8570 Website: www.udall.gov ****** 11. Postdoctoral Fellowships CHANCELLOR'S POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Under the Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the American Indian Studies Program seeks two Postdoctoral Fellows for the 2009-2010 academic year. This fellowship program provides a stipend, a close working association with AIS faculty, and assistance in furthering the fellow's development as a productive scholar. Applicants should have an ongoing research project that promises to make a notable contribution to American Indian and Indigenous Studies. While fellows will concentrate on their research, they may choose to teach one course in American Indian Studies. Furthermore, fellows are encouraged to participate in the intellectual community of the American Indian Studies Program. The Fellowship stipend for the 2009-2010 academic year is $42,000, including health benefits. An additional $5,000 will be provided for the fellow's research, travel, and related expenses. Candidates must have completed all Ph.D. requirements by August 15, 2009. Preference will be given to those applicants who have finished their degrees in the past five years. The one-year fellowship appointment period is from August 16, 2009, to August 15, 2010. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a thorough description of the research project to be undertaken during the fellowship year, two samples of their scholarly writing, and two letters of recommendation to Robert Warrior, Director, American Indian Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1204 West Nevada Street, Urbana, Illinois 61801-3818. Applications received by January 22, 2009 will receive full consideration.. The review process will continue until the fellowships are filled. For further information, contact Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert, Chair, Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowship Committee, American Indian Studies: Phone: (217) 265-9870, Email: tewa@illinois.edu, or visit the Program's website at http://www.nah.uiuc.edu The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer John McKinn (Maricopa, Gila River Indian Community) Assistant Director of Academic Programming University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Native American House and American Indian Studies 1204 W. Nevada Street Urbana, IL 61801 217.265.9870 ------------------ UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Website: http://www.grad.umn.edu/postdocfellowship Application Deadline - October 31, 2008 PURPOSE Recognizing that diverse communities foster thriving learning and working environments, the University of Minnesota is committed to advancing the intellectual agenda and enhancing the cultural diversity of the University community. The University of Minnesota Postdoctoral Fellowship is a university-wide initiative to attract promising scholars with potential to pursue future faculty positions at the University of Minnesota and at other top research universities. We are particularly interested in appointing postdoctoral fellows whose teaching and research agendas are closely aligned with the University's areas of strength and strategic initiatives in fields where we anticipate future faculty growth. We invite applications from scholars whose research and scholarly interests reflect one or a combination of the following priorities: (1) scholarship that contributes to the understanding of diversity in its multiple forms; (2) strong interest in interdisciplinary research and scholarship or creative work; (3) engagement in partnerships with communities outside of the academy; and (4) integration of teaching and research. We particularly encourage applications from women and individuals from communities that historically have been underrepresented in higher education. The most competitive candidates in last year's competition combined the fellowship's three priorities and contributed to increasing the representation of underrepresented groups in their academic field of study. Please go to http://www.grad.umn.edu/postdocfellowship/recipients/ for information on the research interests of the past fellowship recipients. Fellows will have a unique opportunity to work directly with the University's most prominent faculty, including our Regents and Distinguished McKnight Professors. Recognized for exceptional research and teaching, University of Minnesota senior faculty will mentor postdoctoral fellows to establish an independent research agenda and become acclimated to the institutional culture. The purpose of the mentoring relationship is to nurture the fellows' intellectual development and professional growth to ensure future success in tenure-track academic positions. SUPPORTING FUTURE FACULTY In addition to the mentoring relationship, fellows will benefit from participating in a series of seminars focused on securing grants, building a successful publication record, developing effective networking skills, fostering multiculturalism in higher education, and sustaining best research and teaching practices. To build intellectual community, fellows and other members of the University will participate in formal and informal events scheduled throughout the year, including a welcome reception and the spring interdisciplinary research symposium, where fellows showcase their work to the University community. Fellows will also join the University's Postdoctoral Association, an organization that identifies and addresses issues pertinent to the postdoctoral experience. The mentoring relationship, professional development seminars and intellectual community are intended to prepare fellows for tenure-track faculty positions. PROSPECT FOR DUAL APPOINTMENTS The University of Minnesota offers an enormous breadth of academic disciplines through leading departments, strong interdisciplinary programs, and thriving research institutes and centers. Fellows will have the advantage of affiliating with one or more units across the University where a strong match can be established between the fellows' research interests and those of the academic units. Dual appointments are possible for fellows demonstrating productive interdisciplinary research and teaching interests. In addition to conducting research, fellows will teach at least one course per year. TERMS OF THE FELLOWSHIP For the 2009-2010 academic year, up to four fellowships will be awarded for one-year appointments beginning in September 2009. Appointments are full-time (40 hours per week). Awards are non-renewable and the minimum in-residence requirement is 9 months. Although stipend amounts will vary by discipline, fellows will receive a minimum annual stipend of $45, 000. Funding for research and travel to professional conferences will be provided in collaboration with the sponsoring academic department or unit. The University also offers subsidized medical and dental insurance coverage. Fellows will be responsible for relocation expenses. ELIGIBILITY Applications are welcome in all academic disciplines. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The Ph.D. (or comparable terminal degree in professional and artistic fields) must have been awarded within three years prior to the fellowship appointment. Applicants cannot have more than two years of previous postdoctoral experience. Applications are preferred from individuals who received their terminal degrees or postdoctoral training from institutions other than the University of Minnesota. APPLICATION PROCESS We welcome nominations from University of Minnesota faculty and those at other academic institutions who have close knowledge of promising scholars intending to pursue a faculty career in higher education. We also welcome direct applications from individuals, or a cluster of scholars, who collaborate on research, scholarly or creative projects, as long as each candidate meets the criteria for eligibility. Nomination letters and applications should address the candidate's scholarly and professional achievements that demonstrate strong potential for success in future faculty positions. Letters of nomination should include the candidate's curriculum vitae with contact information. Nomination letters and CV should be e-mailed to postdoc@umn.edu. The application process is on-line. Each applicant must submit the following information in order to be considered for the fellowship: (1) Completed on-line application form at: http://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=75797 (2)Curriculum Vitae (3)Cover Letter?state your interest in the fellowship and how your research and teaching interests are aligned with one or more of the University's priorities (i.e. contributes to the understanding of diversity, demonstrates strong interdisciplinary focus and engages in partnerships with communities outside of the academy). Limit to 2 pages. (4)Names and addresses of three referees who will provide reference letters. (5) Dissertation abstract (500 words) with research proposal and timeline. Limit to 3 pages. The abstract, research proposal and timeline should be submitted as one document under "additional document 1". (6)List up to 3 departments at the University of Minnesota that you believe would be potential matches with your scholarly interests and research during the fellowship year (e.g. History, Math, Music, etc.). For a list of UMN academic departments, go to: http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/02_acad_coll.php. Click on the appropriate college related to your area of interest (e.g. college of liberal arts, college of biological sciences, etc.) and then click on the link labeled "departments" or "research" within each college. If you are familiar with any non-departmental academic units (e.g. centers or institutes) that could also serve as an intellectual home during the fellowship residency, you may also list up to 3 such units, in addition to your departmental selections. The list of departments and centers/institutes should be attached as "additional document 2". (7)Describe your experience working with communities that historically have been underrepresented in higher education. If applicable, mention specific organizations or associations with which you have been involved to increase access to higher education for underrepresented groups. Limit to one page. Attach this document as "additional document 3". (8)Sample papers, publications or artistic work (slides, tapes, prints, etc.). Limit to 2 papers/articles or artistic work. Attach the papers, publications/artistic slides as one document under "additional document 4". (9)Three letters of reference from individuals familiar with your scholarly or creative work. Letters should be e-mailed by the referee, as Word or PDF attachments to postdoc@umn.edu. For applicants who have been nominated for the fellowship, the nomination letter counts as one of the reference letters. Reference letters or supporting application materials (tapes, prints, etc.) that cannot be attached to the on-line application system should be mailed to: University of Minnesota Postdoctoral Fellowship Program The Graduate School 321 Johnston Hall 101 Pleasant Street SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 Please provide the address where you would like the supporting materials to be returned. DEADLINES October 1, 2008?Nomination letters with nominee's CV. (A nomination letter is not required to apply for the fellowship.) October 31, 2008?Application, supporting materials, and reference letters: SELECTION CRITERIA Fellowship recipients will be selected based on the following criteria: (1)Evidence of outstanding academic and scholarly achievements or creative work. (2)Strong potential for a successful academic career centered on research, scholarship or creative work, and teaching and service. (3)Research and teaching interests aligned with one or a combination of the following priorities: ·Pursuit of interdisciplinary and/or collaborative inquiry. ·Contribution to diversity through research, scholarship, creative work or involvement with underrepresented groups to increase access to higher education. ·Engagement in partnerships with communities outside of the academy. ·Integration of teaching and research. University of Minnesota ?s Strong Tradition of Excellence in Research and Service: The University of Minnesota is one of the most comprehensive public universities in the nation and ranks among the most prestigious. It is both the state land-grant university, with a strong tradition of education and public service, and the state's primary research university, with faculty of national and international reputation. Its faculty and graduates have developed innovations that have helped revolutionize medicine, agriculture, engineering and the arts and improved lives around the world. The University forges strong linkages between research and service, creating programs and partnerships in Minnesota and world-wide. These community connections bring University resources directly into communities to address current needs and emerging issues. For more information about the fellowship program, contact Dr. Noro Andriamanalina at 612-626-4546 or send an e-mail to postdoc@umn.edu. Website: http://www.grad.umn.edu/postdocfellowship ------------------- Post doctoral Fellowship The post-doctoral fellowship of the Committee on Global Thought at Columbia University is designed to bring together an innovative group of interdisciplinary researchers from around the world. The Fellowship gives emerging scholars the opportunity to work with distinguished faculty and provide a space for collaborative research and publication. CGT encourages interdisciplinary, transnational research under three broad themes: Secularism and Diversity, Global Governance, and Poverty and Inequality. Past fellows have researched topics including the local socio-economic consequences of global policy, the historical roots of identity, and the evolution of transnational and international political structures. Scholars from any discipline may apply, provided that they successfully indicate how their work will contribute to CGT's three research themes listed above. Up to four fellowship spots are available for the academic year beginning August 1, 2009. The term of the fellowship is one calendar year, beginning August 1, 2009 and ending July 31, 2010. The fellowship is renewable for an additional year, contingent upon mutual satisfaction with demonstrated progress. Requirements Fellows are expected to: - Teach or assist with one undergraduate or graduate course, either of their own design or as specified by the Committee. When teaching, fellows are required to hold weekly office hours. - Participate in planning and execution of research workshops and symposia. - Present their individual research projects once a semester. Eligibility International applicants are encouraged to apply. If selected, Columbia University will sponsor the appropriate visa. Candidates will be considered only if: - They received their first doctorate from a recognized university no earlier than August 1, 2004 (Those who have not completed their degree at the time of application must have submitted their dissertation for defense on or before April 1, 2009. Evidence required, no exceptions). - They do not hold or have not held a tenure or tenure-track position. -They can fluently speak, publish, and teach in English. -They submit an original research proposal. An adaptation of a dissertation or previous publication does not qualify. Benefits Fellows will receive: - An annual salary of $55,000, which includes health insurance and other standard benefits. - Access to Columbia University libraries and computer resources. - Shared office space. - Eligibility for additional funding for special research projects. - Eligibility to apply for campus housing. Application Checklist- all items must be completed and postmarked by December 1, 2008 and received by December 10, 2008. Send materials to: Committee on Global Thought 440 Riverside Drive New York, NY 10027 attn: Post-doc Search - An official graduate school transcript and terminal diploma if received (provide English translation if necessary). -Three (3) letters of reference. -Application fee of $30 USD. Check or money order made payable to Columbia University (Fee may be waived at our discretion). Please send 5 copies of the following: 1.Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter 3. Research proposal -not to exceed 1500 words; -The description should include the background, nature, importance, specific objectives, and methodology of the proposed research project 4. Writing Sample - not to exceed 20 double spaced pages - preferably an article or research paper published in a scholarly journal - topic should be pertinent to the proposed research project - no books will be accepted 5. Syllabus of proposed course or Outline of proposed Symposium All materials must be in English; translations accepted. NO MATERIALS, INCLUDING RECOMMENDATION LETTERS, WILL BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL. Applications are reviewed immediately, so please ensure they are complete. Applications received piecemeal are not likely to be assembled or read. All questions may be directed to: cgtmail@gmail.com. ****** 12. LUNA Travel Grant for 2008 AISES National Conference To: AISES Chapter Advisor or Native American Student Advisor Re: Travel Grant Application for the 2008 AISES National Conference in Anaheim, CA United Native Americans of Alcatel-Lucent (LUNA) is a Native American organization within Alcatel-Lucent, comprised of current and former employees. We are committed to the career advancement, cultural development and education of all employees and in supporting Native American communities and students. This year, LUNA is pleased to offer a limited number of travel grants to students that meet the criteria below. Selected students will be awarded up to $600 to be used for travel and living expenses to attend the 2008 AISES National Conference in Anaheim, CA. Please distribute information to students with the following qualifications: 1. Native American descent (Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate Student, only). 2. An active member of AISES Chapter in good standing. 3. Planning to attend the 2008 AISES National Conference. 4. GPA 3.0 or higher (based on 4.0 scale). 5. Graduating with a degree in: Accounting, Business Management, Communications Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering. For applications and detailed information visit our website http://www.lunanational.org. A copy of the application is attached for your reference. Please have qualified students complete the application and return it along with their current resume and transcript (official or unofficial) to the email address indicated on the application no later than September 29, 2008. (US Mail must be postmarked no later than September 26, 2008.) Electronic submittals are preferred. Selected students and their advisor will be invited to meet with us at the conference. Details will be provided at a later date. Thank you for your interest. We hope to see you in Anaheim! Sincerely, LUNA Travel Grant Committee ------------------- Employment ------------------- 13. Adult sitters and Laundry attendants at Oakwood Health Care System I just wanted to share with you some job opportunities for Adult sitters and Laundry attendants at Oakwood Health Care System. The person has to have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. They must go on their website www.oakwood.org/ fill out application on-line. Dan The Man P.S. Could you please share this with the other Counselors, I don't have their e-mail address. Chi-Miigwetch (Thank you). ****** 14. Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Southwest Counseling Solutions is presently accepting applications/resumes for the position listed below: Position Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant (Union) – Two full-time positions available Hiring Director Donna Cielma Hiring Department Family Literacy – Child Care Expulsion Program Salary Range $34,436 to $49,014 w/Benefits GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This is a professional position providing a wide range of early childhood mental health consultation and training services to help adults nurture the social and emotional development of children ages birth through five years in early care and learning settings, and to improve the quality of care across settings. The ECMH consultant will consult with families and child care providers caring for children with social-emotional-behavioral challenges that put them at risk for expulsion from early care and learning settings. The ECMH consultant also will consult with providers on ways to strengthen their overall program to promote the social-emotional development of all of the children in their care. The ECMH consultant will serve licensed child day care centers, licensed group day care homes, registered family day care homes, day care aides, and relative care providers in Wayne County. The ECMH consultant will function as part of the Family Literacy team, under the supervision of the Project Director. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requires Masters degree in social work, psychology, or a related mental health field, license or license-eligible preferred. Must have Minimum of two years working as a mental health clinician specializing in relationship-based work with young children and their families. Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health Endorsement for Culturally-Sensitive, Relationship-Based Practice Promoting Infant Mental Health or Graduate Certificate in Infant Mental Health Studies preferred. Requires extensive knowledge of early childhood development and assessment, as well as knowledge of the working of early care and learning systems, and experience providing training, consultation, and observation. Must be a warm, flexible individual with strong communication skills and have ability to work with parents with special needs. Spanish language proficiency preferred ****** 15. Extension Educator POSITION: Extension Educator, Nutrition and Food Safety, Wayne County - REPOST OFFICE LOCATION: Detroit, MI STATUS: This is a fixed-term, grant funded position contingent on continued grant funding AVAILABLE: November 15, 2008 APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 6, 2008 STARTING SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with training & experience up to $40,000 POSITION DESCRIPTION/QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply by using the Web Employment Application process at: http://www.msue.msu.edu/jobs (Please reference Position # 1637) FURTHER INFORMATION: Marie Ruemenapp or Sheryl Michilli Southeast Regional Office Michigan State University Extension 28115 Meadowbrook Road Novi, MI 48377-3128 Phone: (248) 380-9100 Fax: (248) 380-9194 E-mail: msusereg@msu.edu ****** 16. Ethnic Studies Position at CU Boulder The Department of Ethnic Studies in the University of Colorado at Boulder invites applications for a faculty position. Academic rank is open. The department is particularly interested in candidates with an already strong record of funded research or with considerable promise to establish such a record. It is expected that the candidate’s research program will contribute to and support our anticipated PhD program in "Comparative Cultures in the Americas." The department has a strong preference for someone with a research program that may attract extramural support. Applicants should submit a letter of interest detailing their qualifications, including a statement of what they believe they have to offer the Department. The application packet must also contain: a curriculum vitae, one writing sample, a prospectus of research and teaching to be undertaken in the first three years after appointment, and the names and addresses of at least three references familiar with the academic background of the candidate. Applications should be submitted electronically at https://www.jobsatcu.com, posting # 805415. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2008. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment ****** 17. Tenure-track in NAIS at UMass University of Massachusetts Amherst COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND FINE ARTS Native American Indian Studies The College of Humanities and Fine Arts at the University of Massachusetts Amherst solicits applications for a tenure-track appointment at the assistant or associate professor level starting Fall 2009 with an emphasis in Native American Indian Studies. Application for this position is open to all candidates qualified to be appointed in any department within CHFA (http://www.umass.edu/hfa) including: Afro-American Studies, Art, English, History, Linguistics, Music and Dance, Philosophy, Theater, Women's Studies, and Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. Must have Ph.D. or MFA for appointment. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful applicant will be committed to promoting methodologies and pedagogies of indigenous knowledge affecting teaching, course and program development. UMass Amherst Native programs and organizations include the Certificate Program in Native American Indian Studies (established in 1997 offering both a Northeastern and a hemispheric focus); Native American Student Services; the Josephine White Eagle Cultural Center; Native American Students Association; Kanonhsehsne (a living space for Native and Ally students) and Native American Graduate Students. The College is committed to developing and sustaining a more diverse faculty, student body, and curriculum. UMass Amherst is located in the central Connecticut River Valley 90 miles from both Albany, N.Y. and Boston, and 180 miles from New York City. Native programs' faculty, staff and students interact with Historic Deerfield and the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Museum & Research Center, the North American Indian Center of Boston, and other institutions. Massachusetts is home to two federally recognized Wampanoag tribes, state-recognized Wampanoag and Nipmuc tribal nations. Native students from the greater Northeast and elsewhere have graduated from UMass Amherst. Active participation in the Five College Native American Indian Studies committee and program serving the consortium (with Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges) is encouraged. Send a letter of application describing interests and qualifications, a CV, and three letters of reference to Steven Tracy, Chair, CHFA Native American Search Committee, Dean's Office, South College, Univ. of Mass., Amherst, MA 01003. Deadline for first consideration: November 10, 2008. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. UMass Amherst is a member of the Academic Career Network, a resource for dual career couples (http://acn.fivecolleges.edu). UMass Amherst is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. ****** 18. Tenure Track - Indigenous Philosophies – MN The Departments of American Indian and Chicano Studies, located within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position beginning fall semester 2009. The department seeks to hire a highly motivated individual to teach courses, conduct research and participate in departmental, programmatic and curricular development, and community outreach. The departments are interested in reviewing applications from candidates whose interdisciplinary work analyzes race, class and gender with a focus on indigeneity and indigenous philosophies in the Americas. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in-hand by the start date of the appointment (August 31, 2009), in American Indian Studies, Chicana/o Studies, Ethnic Studies, American Studies, Women's Studies or related interdisciplinary degree program; or in more traditional areas such as Anthropology, History, Spanish, English, Rhetoric, Comparative Literature, Religious Studies, Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology or similar disciplinary degree programs. Advanced ABD's may be considered for appointment as a tenure-track instructor with the understanding that the Ph.D. is conferred within the first year of the appointment. Candidates who are ABD must provide a letter from their dissertation chair indicating progress to date and detailing a time-line for completion. Preferred Qualifications: We prefer candidates who take a hemispheric approach to the experiences, beliefs and practices of indigenous peoples, and can teach courses relevant to both American Indian and Chicano Studies curricula. While recognizing the importance of political, historical and economic differences among groups, we are looking for a scholar who understands the significance of analyzing relationships through a transnational framework. We are looking for a scholar with expertise in indigenous philosophies; the way in which various beliefs, world views, and ritual practices are rooted in space and place; the importance of migration and its impact on belief systems; as well as the processes by which people come to understand, express and/or construct their identities and sense of belonging. Such a scholar should be able to join the hemispheric conversation in looking at indigeneity in a U.S. context as well as across the Americas where neither tribal nor cultural affinity groups are encompassed by national borders. Candidates will be evaluated according to the overall quality of their academic preparation and scholarly work, evidence of research ability, evidence of commitment to teaching and skills as a teacher, and strength of recommendations. Apply on line: Assistant Professor of American Indian & Chicano Studies, Requisition 158071 http://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=75550 ****** 19. Assistant Professor in Ethnic Studies at UC-Berkeley Pending budgetary approval, the Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, seeks applicants for a full time, tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank in Comparative Ethnic Studies (Search #1304). We define Comparative Ethnic Studies broadly as work on more than one distinct ethno-racial group; work on intersections and/or co-constitution among race, gender, sexuality, and class; and work that theorizes race or ethnicity both particularly and generally. The candidate should focus on one or more of those areas. A substantive focus on either the US or international/transnational communities and linkages is appropriate. Field of doctorate is open (including interdisciplinary fields). The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications are due by December 1, 2008, for a start date of July 1, 2009. Candidates should send letter of application, CV, and three letters of recommendation (please refer outside referees to the University policy on confidentiality found at . The subject line of your email must read Algonquian Conference and the text of your email message must include your name, postal address, institution, telephone numbers and fax number and the electronic address of each speaker. Indicate your AV requirements. If email submission is not possible, you can fax the submission to the attention of John Nichols at 612-626-7904, or you may send a copy of the abstract to the organizing committee: Organizing Committee of the 40th Algonquian Conference c/o John D. Nichols Department of American Indian Studies University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 19 Scott Hall, 72 Pleasant St. S.E. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455 USA A limited number of rooms are being held at the Radisson University Hotel at an Algonquian Conference rate of $129 (plus13.15% taxes; there is an additional charge for parking), single or double, for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. You are urged to reserve a room early. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel directly at 612-379-8888, or through its toll free hotel number at 1-800-822-6757 or through Radisson Worldwide at 1-800-333-3333. The hotel will honor reservations received by 9/25/08. Reservations received after this date are subject to space availability and at the prevailing room rates. All room reservations must be guaranteed for late arrival and secured with a deposit equal to the first night=s room and tax or with a major credit card. Information on the hotel can be viewed at: http://www.radisson.com/minneapolismn_metrodome ****** 31. AISES Conference – October 30 – November 1 ** Registration is now open for the 2008 AISES National Conference!!! **   Join AISES in celebrating 30 years of member accomplishments! AISES' Mission has never been more important, and each of you has a role to play in shaping the next 30 years! Watch for your Registration Brochure in the mail! Online Registration is NOW available at http://www.regonline.com/aises2008. If you need registration assistance, please call 866-483-0165.   AISES 2008 is just around the corner! Don't miss out on early registration. Register by October 3rd and save! You must register and pay in full by October 3rd to receive your early registration discount.    Book your hotel room now to ensure availability and to get our special Conference rate at the Anaheim Marriott. Call 800-228-9290 or 714-750-8000 and mention that you are with the AISES National Conference! Rates: $134/nt single/double, $154/nt triple, $174/nt quad. Discounted Disney Tickets will be available to registered AISES attendees.  Park entry to Disneyland Park or Disney's California Adventure Park (one park only, no back and forth privileges). Available discounted ticket are for a full day Wednesday or Sunday (Adults, 10yrs & up $56, Kids, 3-9 years, $46) or for twilight hours only, on Thursday  ($35 each). Please see full details and ordering instructions in the registration process. All Disney tickets MUST be paid in full, prior to the conference.     Renew or Sign up now for AISES Membership Don't wait - sign up or renew now to ensure that you receive conference discounts. Online renewal is now available! For more information about AISES membership and online renewal go to:www.aises.org/membership If you have questions about membership or need your AISES ID, please email membership@aises.org.   See you in Anaheim this Fall! ****** 32. Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students - November 5-8 We invite students to submit abstracts and travel award applications for the 2008 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS). ABRCMS is designed to encourage students to pursue advanced training in the biomedical and behavioral sciences and provide faculty mentors and advisors with resources for facilitating students’ success. Application Deadline: September 5, 2008 Sincerely, Clifford W. Houston, Ph.D. Chairperson Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) For more information, visit the conference web site: www.abrcms.org ****** 33. Native & Indigenous Voices – November 17 Symposium on Native and Indigenous Languages: "Indigenous Voices: Weaving Diversity, Knowledge, and Empowerment" Purdue University November 17, 2008 Website:  http://www.purdue.edu/humanrel/dro/ ****** 34. "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. ****** 35. Keystone meetings http://www.keystonesymposia.org/ ****** 36. Call for Workshops: Native American Critical Issues Conference   Call for Workshops   "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.   We invite you to share your programs and perspectives on American Indian issues.    Workshop Proposal forms may be downloaded at our web site, which is www.miec.org.   Please submit one copy of the proposal form by  November 1, 2008 to:  MIEC PO Box 378 Haslett, MI 48840 Notification of acceptance will be made by January 2009  ****** 37. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Women’s Health 2009 Women's Health 2009: The 17th Annual Congress March 27-29, 2009   The Williamsburg Lodge Williamsburg, VA Presented by Journal of Women's Health and VCU Institute for Women's Health   In collaboration with   Be part of the most important Women's Health event of the year! Share your work with colleagues.   Abstract Submission Deadline: November 15 2008   Who Should Submit: We invite researchers to submit abstracts on current and emerging issues in women's health, in any domain of women's health, including basic science, clinical, translational, behavioral, epidemiologic, disparities, and health services.   Submission Guidelines: Send your 250-word abstract via e-mail along with your name, address, phone and fax number to clapiner@liebertpub.com Be certain to include the title of the poster along with the names and affiliations of your co-authors. Please use a structured format that includes: Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.   Review Process: Abstracts will be evaluated based on quality, design and methodology, relevance to women's health, educational value, timeliness, and clarity of objectives. Acceptance and rejection notifications will be sent by January 10, 2009 .   All poster presenters must register for the meeting and attend the poster session in which their poster is presented.   Questions? Contact us at 800-5-BIOCON   Clapiner@liebertpub.com   BioConferences International 140 Huguenot Street , 3rd Floor New Rochelle , NY 10801 www.bioconferences.com --------- Other --------- 38. Upcoming Voter Registration Events/Links to FAQ On-going Events: GSI's register your students to vote in section! - Fill out some basic class information on this Google Form: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=po8wenDTdY5-mlK5AjQsAWA 9/28 - Voter Registration and Voter Access WORK/PARTY!! Sunday, September 28th 7-10pm GEO/LEO offices (330 E. Liberty, Suite 3F) * ASSEMBLE! Registration packets with Voice Your Vote (non-partisan) * LEARN! Michigan voter laws, especially how these affect students * CONSTRUCT! Buttons and posters * SIGN UP! To be a poll watcher or drive voters to the polls * ORGANIZE! With other activists committed to a fair election * PUNCH AND PIE! *********************************** FAQ Voting Info: Find out if you are registered and answers to your questions: https://services2.sos.state.mi.us/mivote/ Request an absentee ballot: http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1633_8716_8728---,00.html Sign-up to be a Poll Monitor: http://statevoices.org/mec#signup ****** 39. Saturn essay contest for grade 5-12 students Attention All U.S. Students in Grades 5 to 12: You are invited to participate in the Fall 2008 edition of the Cassini Scientist for a Day essay contest! The contest is open to all grade 5-12 students in in the United States. Students work alone or in groups of up to four students. They write a 500-word essay about one of three possible imaging targets (Saturn's moons Tethys, Titan, or Mimas) and justify their choice as to which would potentially yield the best science. Contest winners will be invited to participate in a dedicated teleconference with Cassini scientists from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Teachers can download a flyer about the contest at: http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/education/scientist/6th_edition/resources.cfm Entry deadline is October 30, 2008 at 12:00 noon Pacific Daylight Time. For contest rules, videos, and more information, visit the Cassini website: http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/education/scientist/ E-mail questions to: scientistforaday@jpl.nasa.gov For more information about the Cassini Mission to Saturn, visit: http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/ The URL for the Cassini Scientist for a Day website is: http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/education/scientist/6th_edition/index.cfm (Note: The Cassini spacecraft is scheduled to image these three moons on November 26, 2008.) If you have any questions, feel free to contact: Rachel Zimmerman Brachman Cassini Education and Public Outreach JPL Mailstop 230-260 4800 Oak Grove Drive Pasadena, CA 91109 818-393-6847 Rachel.Zimmerman-Brachman@jpl.nasa.gov ****** 40. Two Native American Quilts now on view at MSU Museum On exhibit now MSU Museum http://museum.msu.edu Native American Quilts Two Native American quilts with intertwined stories are on special view at the Michigan State University Museum now through the end of December.  Please see below descriptive information about the quilts. Both quilts are part of the extensive North American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaskan Native Quilt Collections of the MSU Museum, a collection that grew out of "To Honor and Comfort: Native Quilting Project," a national research and exhibition conducted by the MSU Museum in partnership with the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.  This collection is the largest collection of Native quilts in the world and is accompanied by extensive documentary materials. The collection is available for research and educational use. Michigan State University Museum is home to major research, education, and exhibition initiatives related to quiltmaking, including the ongoing The Quilt Index (www.quiltindex.org), Quilt Treasures (http://www.centerforthequilt.org/treasures/index.php), the Michigan Quilt Project (museum.msu.edu/glqc/mqp.html).  Periodically special initiatives focus on particular aspects of quiltmaking history.  Faculty and student inquiries regarding these activities and using the collections are welcomed. Text of the interpretive and descriptive labels accompanying the display of the two quilts: Daybreak or Dawn Charlie Grinnell and Julia Grinnell, Parshall, North Dakota, 1995, 81" x 89" Daybreak or Dawn Ben Youngbear, Red Lake, Minnesota, 2008, 76" x 88" Native artists have adapted the beadwork, rug weaving, and basket weaving patterns of their cultural heritage or of their own experience into their quilts. The Grinnells made their quilt in a pattern similar to their Hidatsa beadwork. Daybreak or Dawn is featured in the MSU Museums' traveling exhibit, To Honor and Comfort: Native Quilting Traditions. Ben Youngbear, the Grinnell's nephew, made his version of the quilt as a tribute to his aunt and uncle. Both quilts are now a part of the MSU Museum's collection. The Grinnell's Daybreak or Dawn is featured in the MSU Museums' traveling exhibit, To Honor and Comfort: Native Quilting Traditions. When their quilt was stolen at an exhibition venue in Virginia, Ben Youngbear, the Grinnell's nephew and a survivor of the Red Lake High School massacre, made his version of the quilt as a tribute to his aunt and uncle. The stolen quilt was returned and now both quilts, with their similar looks but different, intertwined stories, are in the MSU Museum collections. ****** 41. AIHFS Veterans Lodges, Save the Dates! October 17th November 21st December 19th ATTENTION ALL U.S. VETERANS * Are you a veteran that has been Honorably discharged? * Have you recently returned from war or are a long standing veteran who would like to support returning vets? * Are you seeking culturally appropriate support services including talking circles and traditional sweat lodges? American Indian health and Family Services in conjunction with the J. Dingell VA Hospital is offering Behavioral Health Services to Veterans of all US Wars Next date: Friday October 17 To set up an individual appointment OR to sign up for the Veterans talking circle once a month please call 313-846-3718 ext. 1000 Native American US Army Veteran, Cylde Pidgeon and US Navy Veteran, Anthony Davis, Sr. and other traditional healers will provide services once a month. To find out their next scheduled day of service call the number above. ****** 42. 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 ****** 43. Cranbrook to give bones to Little Traverse Bay Band http://www.indiancountry.com/content.cfm?id=1096417870 ****** 44. 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 ****************************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ****************************************************************************** You are receiving this email because you are a member of the American Indians at the University of Michigan (AIUM) listserv. If you would like to be removed from this list, please email aium@umich.edu and let us know. Thanks!