Native News

( last updated: 23-Nov-2009 10:38 AM )

American Indian Heritage Month (11/23/09 – 11/25/09)
UNM’s American Indian Student Services, Native American Studies, and several chartered student organizations have collaborated to engage the university community in learning and discovering more about the Indigenous experience and perspective. The entire campus community is invited to attend and participate in a variety of public and cost-free educational, social, cultural, and artistic programming initiatives throughout the month of November.

- Monday: KIVA Film Festival has been CANCELLED.
- Tuesday: AIBL Red Tuesday Indian Market from 9am – 4pm in SUB Ballroom B.

Please join the American Indian Heritage Month celebration.  For more information, refer to the Calendar of Events link below or contact American Indian Student Services at (505) 277-6343. 

http://www4.unm.edu/aiss/November/calender.html  
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Secret Santa Gift Exchange Sign-up Deadline: Wednesday, November 25, 2009
American Indian Student Services is conducting a Secret Santa Gift Exchange in conjunction with a Holiday Social on Friday, December 11, 2009.  Those choosing to participate in the gift exchange will receive a gift from a fellow participant and, in turn, will also give a gift to a fellow participant.

Participation in the Secret Santa Gift Exchange is voluntary – individuals interested in participating in the gift exchange must fill out a “Secret Santa Gift Exchange” form.  Forms are available at AISS (1119 Mesa Vista Hall).  All forms must be completed and returned to AISS by 5 PM on Wednesday, November 25, 2009. 

All matches will be made randomly and participants will be informed of the name of the participant they will be purchasing a gift for on Monday, November 30, 2009.  All gifts must be brought to the Holiday Social on Friday, December 11, 2009 where the exchange will take place.  We hope that you will choose to participate!!!!
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Important UNM Dates
- UNM Closed, No Classes on Thursday, November 26th & Friday, November 27th.
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Join Alpha Pi Omega!!
The Alpha Pi Omega Sorority Inc., Delta Chapter, will be hosting Interest Meetings for women that want to pursue joining the organization on the following days and times:

  • Tuesday, November 24, 2009 from 2pm to 3pm in SUB Cherry/Silver Room.
  • Monday, November 30, 2009 from 3:30pm to 4:40pm in SUB Luminaria Room.
  • Tuesday, December 1, 2009 from 11:00am to 12:00pm in SUB Isleta Room.
  • Friday, December 4, 2009 from 2:30pm to 3:30pm in SUB Isleta Room.
  • Monday, December 7, 2009 from 4pm to 5pm in SUB Luminaria Room.

 

Alpha Pi Omega Sorority, Inc. is the first historically American Indian sorority established in the nation.  All interested women are encouraged to attend.  Please feel free to contact Alexsandra Serrano at  alexsandraserrano@yahoo.com for more information.  For more information about the Delta Chapter, please visit their website at http://www.unm.edu/~unmapo

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Scholarship Deadlines

- Spring 2010 Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship & Financial Assistance (ONNSFA)
Completed application packets are due on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 for the ONNSFA scholarship.  Please visit http://www.onnsfa.org to download application and requirements.

-Morris K. Udall Scholarship
UNM Internal Deadline: Tuesday, December 1, 2009 *
Deadline: Tuesday, March 2, 2010

The Scholarship Program awards eighty $5,000 merit-based scholarships for college sophomores and juniors seeking a career in tribal health, tribal public policy or the environment.  Scholarship recipients participate in a five-day Orientation in Tucson, AZ to learn more about tribal and environmental issues.  Applications must be submitted through a Udall Faculty Representative at the student’s college or university.  More information about Faculty Representatives can be found on the Udall website.

* Note: Morris K. Udall Scholarship applicants: Completed application packets are due by Tuesday, December 1st, 2009.  Please visit the UNM Udall website at http://www.unm.edu/~ucollege/Udall.htm for information on obtaining a UNM institutional nomination letter and final submission instructions.

- Francis Abeyta Scholarship
Applications for the Francis Abeyta Scholarship are now available at AISS (1119 Mesa Vista Hall).  Students interested in applying for the award must be Santa Fe Indian School graduates who are currently at sophomore, junior, or senior status at UNM.  Deadline to submit a completed application packet is Friday, December 18, 2009.

- Morris K. Udall Native American Congressional Internship
The Morris K. Udall Native American Congressional Internship program is a fully-funded ten-week summer internship in Washington, DC, for Native American and Alaska Native undergraduate, graduate and law students.  Interns work in congressional and agency offices where they have opportunities to research legislative issues important to tribal communities, network with public officials and tribal advocacy groups, and enhance their understanding of nation-building and tribal self-governance.  The Foundation provides airfare, housing, per diem, and a $1,200 educational stipend.  Applications must be received by Friday, January 29, 2010.

For application process, please visit http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/NACInternship/NACInternship.aspx .
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Blast Off to Finals

Blast Off to Finals offers students:

  • Tutoring on English Portfolios and Math
  • Refreshments and snacks
  • Quiet study space
  • Free chair massages


When: Monday, November 30th to Friday, December 4th
Time: 9am – 4pm
Locations:
11/30 – SUB Acoma A & Santa Ana A/B rooms
12/1 – Fiesta A/B & Santa Ana A/B rooms
12/2 – Acoma A/B & Santa Ana A/B rooms
12/3 – Fiesta A/B & Santa Ana A/B rooms
12/4 – Alumni & Luminaria rooms

Mock Math Finals
Prepare for Math Finals in this real life situation on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 8:30am in Dane Smith Hall.

The setting, time of the day, and the day of the week are almost the same as the real math final.  By participating students will have the opportunity to learn from their strengths and weaknesses. 

Mock Math Finals are available for the following:
Math 100
Math 120
Math 121
Math 120/121
Math 123
Math 150
Math 180

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Indigenous Nations Library Program’s Open House & Drop in Research Assistance Lab
For students’ end of the semester research and papers assignments.

December 1, Tuesday
Time: 9am – 1pm
Open House Location: Room 209, Zimmerman Library, West Wing, above the Willard Room
Drop in Lab Location: Room 254, Zimmerman Library, Main Lobby, Second Floor

December 2, Wednesday
Time: 9am – 4pm
Open House Location: Room 209, Zimmerman Library, West Wing, above the Willard Room
Drop in Lab Location: Room 254, Zimmerman Library, Main Lobby, Second Floor

For more information, please contact:

Mary Alice Tsosie
Liaison and Outreach Librarian
mtsosie@unm.edu
277-8922

Paulita Aguilar
Librarian
paulita@unm.edu
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Who’s Who Among Students
Students that have displayed excellent academic record, participation and leadership in academic and co-curricular activities, citizenship, service to the community or University, and potential for future achievement are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: Friday, December 4, 2009

Requirements:
1. Applicant must be currently enrolled at the University of New Mexico
2. Applicant must be a junior or senior (at least 60 credit hours earned) or a graduate student in good academic standing with their college.
3. Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5
4. Applicant must provide one letter of recommendation from a faculty member, administrator, the president of a student organization, or a department chairperson.

Applications and letters of recommendation must be received at:
Student Activities Center
Student Union Building 1018
MSC03 2210
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
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Graduate Horizons 2010 at Arizona State University
Graduate Horizons is a four-day “crash course” in preparing for graduate school (masters/doctorate programs) and professional schools.  Faculty admissions officers and deans from 40 graduate and professional schools and representing hundreds of graduate disciplines will help students:

  • Select suitable graduate programs to apply to and consider potential career paths
  • Complete quality applications and resumes
  • Write effective statements of purpose and memorable personal statements
  • Receive test-taking strategies on the GRE, GMAT, LSAT & MCAT
  • Learn how to finance your graduate education
  • Explore special issues and strategies for Native students’ success in graduate school
  • Develop relationships and network with faculty and student professionals

 

Deadline: February 1, 2010 (1st round) or February 26, 2010 (2nd round).  Applications will be accepted on a space available basis until June 1st; after May 1 please contact the office to see if space is available.

Please visit http://www.collegehorizons.org for eligibility, requirements, and application. For more information, please email info@collegehorizons.org or call (50) 401-3854.
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UNM MARC (Minority Access to Research Careers) Program

Program Componets:

  • Carry out an independent biomedical research project for two years under the mentorship of a faculty member in Department of your choice
  • Conduct summer research outside of New Mexico
  • Present research at local and national scientific meetings
  • Be prepared to succeed in graduate school
  • Advisement to ensure you are on track for timely graduation and post-graduate plans
  • Participate in seminars, a Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Prep course, take the GRE and apply to graduate school

 

Stipend & Benefits

  • Stipend of $11,064/year for two years (monthly stipend of $922)
    • Students are required to work in the research laboratory 15 hours/week during the academic year and full time (40+ hours) in the summer. With this level of support, it is expected that students will not have to take on additional paid employment, thereby allowing students to focus their efforts toward academic success
  • Paid UNM tuitions and fees (After all other scholarships and/or grants have been applied)
  • Paid travel to scientific meeting! While scientific meetings, students will meet scientists and other students from around the country and learn about graduate school possibilities.


For an application and guidelines, please visit http://www.unm.edu/jobs or contact Shynoke Ortiz at 277-0884 or shynoke@unm.edu