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Diversity Council of Notre Dame Meeting
Thursday, November 19, 2009
LaFortune Notre Dame Room
5:30 p.m.

Reminder: All clubs must have a representative present at the DC of ND meeting.
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Multilingual Taize Christian Prayer
Monday, November 23, 2009
Walsh Hall Chapel
10:00 p.m. until 10:45 p.m.
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Dr. Haunai-Kay Trask
"Indigenous Human Rights: The Case for Hawaiian Sovereignty"
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Snite Museum of Art, Anneberg Auditorium
7:00 p.m.

For more information regarding Dr. Trask, please visit her website.
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Interrace
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Geddes Hall, Coffee House
5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
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International Student Services & Activities (ISSA) Trip to Chicago
World Spirituality and Christmas Shopping

Christmas in Chicago!
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Bus pick up and drop off at University of Notre Dame ~ Library Circle
Departure is at 9:00 a.m. and return by 8:00 p.m.

1st stop: Bahai Temple - visit a spiritual house of worship
(www.bahai.us/bahai-temple )
2nd stop: Group lunch at an Indian restaurant in Chicago
3rd stop: One of two options:
-Option 1: Christkindlmarket: A German and international market
-Option 2: Magnificent Mile Area, Hancock Tower, and Nativity Exhibit
at Loyola University Museum

Price: $35 per person which includes roundtrip bus to Chicago and group lunch.
Payable by cash or check.
Open to all students and spouses.

Sign up by Monday, November 30th at ISSA Front Desk ~ LaFortune 204.
Must sign-up in person.
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MSPS Study Break
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
LaFortune Ballroom
7:00 until 9:00 p.m.

Refreshments available while supplies last.
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Notre Dame Mariachi Band
La Esperanza
1636 N. Ironwood Drive
Every Friday and Saturday
6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
For more information, contact Roman Sanchez at rsanche2@nd.edu.

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Vanguard Scholarship Program

Merit-based scholarships to minority students pursuing studies in business, finance, economics, accounting, information technology, or the liberal arts.

Requirements:
*be entering your senior year of college in fall 2010
*be a member of a racial minority
*be enrolled full-time in a 4 year accredited college or university in the United States
*have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
*be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States

The program's goal is to remove financial barriers for students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential.

Deadline: November 30, 2009
Award Amount: $10,000
Website/Contact Info: http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/vanguard/
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Wake Forest University has an opportunity for minority students to attend
its MBA program for FREE.

This is a tremendous opportunity to attend a top graduate school.

The contact person for anyone who is interested is:
 
Derrick S. Boone, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing
Room 3139 Worrell Professional Center
Babcock Graduate School of Management
Wake Forest University
1834 Wake Forest Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27109-8758. 
Phone: (336) 758.4475
 
Email: derrick.boone@mba.wfu.edu 
Web Site: http://mba.wfu.edu/
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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Congressional Internship

2010 CHCI Congressional Internship

The Congressional Internship Program provides college students with a paid 
Congressional work placement on Capitol Hill for a period of twelve weeks
(Spring/Fall) or eight weeks (Summer).  This unmatched experience allows
students to learn first hand about our nation's legislative process.

Promising Latino undergraduates from across the country are selected for this
leadership training program.  Students gain work experience, participate in a
community service project, and receive educational and professional
programming provided by CHCI. This comprehensive three-prong
approach provides extraordinary learning and networking opportunities
for students.

2010 CHCI Congressional Internship
Program Dates	Application Deadline
Spring: January 30 - April 24	Sping: November 13, 2009
Summer: June 15 - July 31	Summer: February 5, 2010
Fall: August 28 through November 20	Fall: April 30, 2010

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National Science Foundation (NSF) East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes
APPLICATIONS now open.  For more information, see www.nsfsi.org

An international fellowship program where fellows are supported to participate
in eight-week research experiences in Australia, China, Japan (10 weeks),
Korea, New Zealand, Singapore and Taiwan. The program provides a $5,000
summer stipend, round-trip airfare, living expenses, and an introduction to
the society, culture, language, and research environment.

The application is now open and will close December 8, 2009.  Complete
information is available online at www.nsfsi.org.

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For more than 20 years, the GEICO Achievement Award program for college
sophomores and juniors majoring in business, computer science, mathematics
and related fields has existed.

In 2010, GEICO will present over $75,000 in Achievement Awards to college
students across the United States. 

This program requires that students: 

* Are undergraduates attending an accredited four-year college or university 
* Possess sophomore or junior status 
* Have achieved at least a 3.0 overall GPA 
* Are majoring in business, computer science, mathematics or a related program 
* Have demonstrated leadership within their campus or community 

 Follow our step-by-step instructions on how to apply here. 
* Application packets must be postmarked by February 20, 2010. 
* 2010 GEICO Achievement Award recipients will be notified by May 31, 2010. 

See www.geico.jobs/achievement for more information.