January 30, 2009

Office of Intercultural Relations
List of Student Academic and Career Opportunities
January 30, 2009

Scholarships

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) was established in 1978 by members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus as a non-profit, non-partisan educational organization dedicated to developing the next generation of Latino leaders. CHCI's educational services are designed to provide Latino students with the tools and resources they need to succeed in attaining a higher education. Its leadership development programs seek to help participants search for and understand their identity as professionals, Latinos, and leaders. By bringing together individuals who share a commitment to serve their communities, CHCI endeavors to make its vision of an educated and civic-minded Latino community a reality.
The mission of CHCI's Scholarship program is to provide critical financial assistance to increase graduate rates among Latino students in post secondary education.
This premier scholarship opportunity is afforded to Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who demonstrate a desire to continue their civic engagement in the future. There is no GPA or major requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply.
CHCI Scholarships Provides Recipients with a one-time scholarship of $2,500 to attend a four-year academic institution. 
Eligibility Criteria
Selection as a CHCI Scholar is based on a combination of the following criteria:
- Consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities
- Demonstrated financial need
- Strong writing skills
- Full-time enrollment in an accredited community college, four-year university, or graduate/professional program during the period for which scholarship is requested
- U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency
Application Deadline: April 16, 2009
For more information: CHCI Scholarship Program and CHCI Programs Applications

Fellowships

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Public Policy Fellowship
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) was established in 1978 by members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus as a non-profit, non-partisan educational organization dedicated to developing the next generation of Latino leaders. CHCI's educational services are designed to provide Latino students with the tools and resources they need to succeed in attaining a higher education. Its leadership development programs seek to help participants search for and understand their identity as professionals, Latinos, and leaders. By bringing together individuals who share a commitment to serve their communities, CHCI endeavors to make its vision of an educated and civic-minded Latino community a reality.
Every year, the nine-month Fellowship Program (late August to late May) offers 20 talented Latinos from across the country the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the national level in the public policy area of their choice. Fellows have the opportunity to work in such areas as international affairs, economic development, education policy, housing, or local government.
CHCI provides participants with:
- Domestic round-trip transportation to Washington, DC
- Health insurance
- Gross monthly stipend of $2,200 to help cover housing and local expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
Selection as a CHCI Public Policy Fellow is based on a combination of the following criteria:
- High academic achievement (preference will be given to applicants with 3.0 GPA or higher)
- Remarkable participation in public service-oriented activities
- Evidence of leadership skills and potential for leadership growth
- Superior analytical skills, outstanding oral and written communication skills
- U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency
- Applicants should have graduated from a college or university (with a BA/BS or graduate degree) by August 2009
Dates: September 2009 to May 2010
Application Deadline: February 13, 2009
For more information: CHCI Public Policy Fellowship Program and CHCI Programs Applications

Internships

Pratt Center 2009 Summer Program Staff: Senior Counselor Internship
The Pratt Center is a 193-acre nature education center in New Milford, CT.  This is a nature-oriented, eight-week coed program for 4- to 12-year-old children.  Emphasis is on learning and having fun in the out-of-doors through creative and cooperative activities. 
Senior Counselor responsibilities:
- Work cooperatively as a member of the camp staff
- Provide small group leadership
- Ensure the safety of campers in your care
- Lead games, activities and crafts
- Supervise CITs (Counselors in Training) assigned to your group
Each staff member will be responsible for helping to develop the daily lesson plans for his/her group.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must enjoy the company of children and have the ability to provide creative nature-based programming.  He/she must be self-motivated, energetic, enthusiastic and be able to provide leadership to young children doing crafts, games and nature activities in an outdoor setting.  Willing to accept and follow directions.  An ability to have fun and learn at the same time.  Strong preference given to Education and/or Science majors.  Knowledge of natural history is a benefit.  Basic First Aid and Infant/Child CPR is strongly recommended but not required.  Must be able to attend staff training June 8 - 12.
Salary: $275+ per week (depending on experience)
Dates: Staff Training - June 8 - 12; camp runs June 15 - August 14
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Applicants will be interviewed and candidates will be selected on the basis of maturity, interests and experience.
Application deadline: When all positions are filled
For more information: Pratt Center, (860) 355-3137, John McLeran  

Student Leadership

2009 Student African American Brotherhood Northeastern Regional Conference
Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB) increases the number of African American and Latino men graduating from college by creating a positive peer community based on a spirit of caring. SAAB operates through student run chapters on college and high school campuses throughout the nation. SAAB members excel academically, socially, culturally, spiritually and in service to the community. 
SAAB offers regional conferences throughout the United States to incorporate the message of empowerment and success to thousands of young men each year. We invite you to join us for one of our conferences both in your area and around the country to meet other like minded young men, professionals, community activists and scholars striving to make a difference in the lives of men of color as well as the community at large.
Dates: March 20-21, 2009
Location: Stony Brook University, New York
Registration Deadlines:
- Thursday, February 19, 2009 (early bird registration deadline)
- Friday, March 6, 2009 (last day for mail-in registrations)
- Friday, March 13, 2009 (last day for online registrations)
For more information: Northeastern Regional Conference; Online Registration Form

2009 National Conference for College Women Student Leaders
American Association of University Women's Leadership and Training Institute and National Association of Student Personnel Administrators' Center for Scholarship, Research, and Professional Development for Women present the 2009 National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) - Leadership for Today and Tomorrow, a two-and-a-half day conference focused on important and contemporary leadership issues. NCCWSL is a perfect conference to help hone leadership skills for work on campus and in local communities.
Dates: June 4 - 6, 2009
Location: University of Maryland - College Park
Registration Deadlines & Fees:
- Registration opens on March 9, 2009
- April 17, 2009 (Early Bird) - $395
- May 28, 2009 (Regular) - $445
For more information:  2009 NCCWSL

Black History Month Event on the New Haven Green
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009
Time: 1:45 PM
Location: First Congregational Church, 250 Temple Street, New Haven, 06510
Sponsoring Organization: George Washington University Protestant Campus Ministry Association/International Church at Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
From Chaplain J. Siafa Johnson, a former Minister of the Black Church at Yale and the International Church at Yale:
"The event consists of three essential components: Firstly, at 2:00 p.m., the event will begin with a walking tour to the Grove Cemetery and back to the Center Church.  The tour is intended to show the relationship between the U.S. Abolitionist Movement and the establishment of Liberia as a haven for freed U.S. slaves and the establishment of Liberia College (1862).  
"Secondly, there will be a Protestant Worship Service at 3:00 p.m. to about 4:30 p.m. If students wish to participate in specific during the worship service, let me know; or if there is a choir at your school and they wish to participate, they would be included.  Thirdly, at 5:00 p.m., a meeting is planned (most likely Dwight Hall at Yale) to discuss how and what students could do to be a part of an international project to address the impact of the 13 year Liberian Civil War: ethnic rivalry, ethnic cleansing, Muslim-Christian tensions, arms conflict and a failed state. 
"This could be an opportunity to enable your students to collaborate with students from other colleges and universities, develop leadership skills as well as connect their academic work to finding solutions to international issues. " 

2009 Law School Summer Boot Camp for Students of Color
The 2009 Summer Boot Camp is an online distance learning program designed to provide that intense preparation.  The Boot Camp teaches students to study effectively for law school, introduces students to the writing, thinking and test-taking skills needed to excel on law school exams, and builds a network of academic support that crosses school boundaries.  The participants will work on the study skills, strategies and techniques they will need to achieve their goals as law students.
This is a 150 hour online program which costs $750 including $150 materials fee.
Admission is on a rolling basis until the program is filled.
The JD Project, Inc. also manages The Pre-law Students-of-Color Network which provides discussion forums, chat sessions and resources on
- preparing for law school in high school,
- preparing for law school in college,
- preparing and taking the law school admission test (LSAT),
- applying to law school, and choosing the right law school.
-  preparing the summer before admission.
The Network is free and if you would like to join, click here.  For more information, see 15 minute overview of the network here.
For more information:  contact Ms. Brenda Randall, Volunteer Administrator; Law School Boot Camp; online application

TRIALS - Summer Law School Prep Course
TRIALS is an acronym for "Training and Recruitment Initiative for Admission to Leading Law Schools." It is a residential scholarship program that helps talented and motivated undergraduates of modest means earn acceptance to the nation's leading law schools.  TRIALS is a collaboration of NYU School of Law, Harvard Law School and the Advantage Testing Foundation, a public service org dedicated to expanding opportunities for higher ed.
For five weeks in July and early August, TRIALS students reside at Harvard or NYU to receive intensive LSAT instruction and a series of lectures by prominent lawyers and scholars to introduce them to the legal profession.  Students have no expenses associated with the program and will receive a $3000 stipend to supplement their summer income.
Applications from aspiring students of any background whose personal circumstances, self-identifications and unique perspectives might place them outside the mainstream of typical law school applicants are welcome.  Students with strong academic credentials, well-articulated ambitions and documented financial need will compete for twenty spots in the 2009 class.
Application Deadline: Sunday, March 1, 2009
For more information: TRIALS Foundation, Advantage Testing

Praxis I Test Preparation
These intensive twelve-hour review courses are designed to familiarize you with the structure and content of the Praxis I Reading, Writing and Math tests before you take them. The course includes detailed instruction and hands-on practice in reading comprehension, multiple-choice test-taking and essay writing strategies, grammar, and math review. Text book and test preparation materials included.
This course will enhance your ability to:
- Understand test-taking strategies and time management when taking Praxis tests.
- Overcome writer's block; recognize main ideas in paragraphs and short passages.
- Outline and organize an effective written essay response.
- Identify high-frequency grammar and punctuation errors.
- Understand key mathematical concepts such as number sense, problem solving, ratios, equation, geometry and measurement.
Fee: $175.00 * Minority Candidate Financial Assistance Available

The Praxis I Prep: Reading, Writing Math Tutorial
Text book and test preparation materials included Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bring a bag lunch.
DATES (3-day event)(Choose one of the following series):
- Jan. 31, Feb. 7 & 21, 2009 at ACES (#09 253 292)
- Mar. 7, 21 & 28, 2009 at C.E.S. (#09 253 293)
- Mar. 14, 21 & 28, 2009 at CREC (#09 253 294)
In addition to the Praxis I Prep Course, an intensive five-session Praxis I Math Course will be offered in two locations. Attendees will meet on five consecutive Tuesday or Wednesday evenings, from 6 - 8 p.m.
Fee: $175.00 * Minority Candidate Financial Assistance Available

The Praxis I Math Course
Text book and test preparation materials included
DATES (5-evening event)(Choose one of the following series):
- Tues., Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2009, 6 - 8 p.m., at CREC (#09 253 296)
- Wed., Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25 & Apr. 1, 2009, 6 - 8 p.m., at C.E.S. (#09 253 295)
If you have questions regarding registration, or have difficulty using the online form, email conferenceoffice@eastconn.org, or call 860-455-0707 and ask for Conference Services.
In case of inclement weather, go to http://www.eastconn.org/, or call 860-455-0420, or 860-455-0707 for cancellation information.
Registration Website:  EASTCONN