February 22 at Oklahoma City University's  

Meinders School of Business

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) Scholarship Advisement Program (SAP) is partnering with Oklahoma City University and the Oklahoma City Metro Indian Education Directors

ACT Workshop in Oklahoma City on Feb 22

Consortium to offer a free ACT (college entrance examination) test preparation course for CNO members Tuesday, February 22 at Oklahoma City University's Meinders School of Business in the Gardner Conference Room.  The workshop starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at noon.  Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

CNO students who have taken SAP's free workshop give rave reviews to the program leader, Chad Cargill of Harrah, Oklahoma. In his freshman year of high school, Cargill knew he needed to win scholarships in order to attend college. That's when he also discovered that many scholarships were based on ACT scores. For Cargill, the journey was on.  

Choctaw students planning to attend the ACT workshop must be members of the Scholarship Advisement Program and bring a copy of their Choctaw tribal membership card to the workshop. Student can join SAP at www.choctawnation-sap.com.  For more information on the ACT workshop, please email collegeprep@choctawnation.com or call 1-800-522-6170 X2690.  

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8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday  

February 12, 2011

What is it?
Native American Pre-Law Day is an all-day seminar at the University of Oklahoma College of Law. 

Pre-Law Day is Saturday Feb. 12 at University of Oklahoma

When is it?
The seminar will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday February 12, 2011.

How much does it cost?
The seminar is absolutely free - paid for by a grant from the Law School Admission Council.

Who should plan to attend?
Any Native American college student or high school senior who has an interest in attending law school should plan to attend this event!  You can register online.

For one day, Native American students with an interest in attending law school will be given the opportunity to hear from Native American attorneys as they discuss their backgrounds and careers.  

Students will also hear inside tips regarding the law school admissions process, as well as advice on how to finance a legal education. Furthermore, the event will feature current Native American law students, detailing their experiences and explaining what law school is really like! 

In order to attend, you can register online. But don't wait any longer! Space is limited, and registration is on a first come first serve basis! 

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All artwork must be submitted by  

Friday February 18, 2011

What is it?
An opportunity for Native American artists to design the logo for the 43rd Annual National Indian Education Association Convention - an important Native American event.

What will the winning artist receive?
The winning artist will receive an award of $1,000, and will also be invited to the convention's Honor Banquet at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City.

When is the deadline?
All artwork must be submitted by Friday February 18, 2011. Each artist may submit up to two separate logos. Submission forms can be found online.

The Oklahoma Council for Indian Education is looking for a Native American artist to design a logo that will be used for the 43rd Annual National Indian Education Association (NIEA) Convention!

In order to enter the contest, you must be a member of an Oklahoma Tribe, and you must turn in your logo by Friday February 18, 2011. You may submit up to two separate logos, but all logos must be comprised of no more than four colors, and must be clean and simple with a contemporary feel. The logo must connect to the following theme:

"Native Education: Maintaining Traditions in a Digital Era"

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What is it?
The Cornell University Summer College gives talented high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors the opportunity to study at one of the most highly-rated universities in the world.

When is it?
Students who are accepted into the program may attend three- and six-week programs between June 25 and August 9, experiencing college life at an Ivy League university and learning from one of the most highly-regarded faculties in the country.

What is the application deadline?
Students who wish to attend the Cornell University Summer College must apply by March 1, 2011.

Cornell University in Ithica, New York is one of the most highly-ranked universities in the world, standing alongside Yale, Princeton, Harvard, Brown, Dartmouth, Columbia, and University of Pennsylvania as one of the eight schools in the prestigious Ivy League. Every summer, Cornell admits a number of talented high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors for the opportunity to live on Cornell's beautiful campus, study under Cornell's world-renowned faculty, and earn college credits. This is not only a terrific way for students to get a head start on college, but it is also a great way for students to enhance their college applications.

If you are interested in participating in this life-changing opportunity, visit the Cornell University Summer College website and begin the application process.

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What is it?
A Call for American Indian and Alaska Native Artists from the U. S. Office of Minority Health Resource Center

What will the winning artist receive?
Once chosen to work on the project, artists will be compensated.

When is the deadline?
Deadline: February 18, 2011

Additional Questions?
Contact artists@katcommunications.com or Evonne Bennett-Barnes at ebennett@minorityhealth.hhs.gov.

The U.S. Office of Minority Health Resource Center is in the process of developing American Indian/Alaska Native Youth related digital educational materials. Along with our partners, Kat Communications, and the IHS HIV Program, we are seeking American Indian and Alaska Native artists that can portray regional and cultural areas.  

We are accepting ALL styles and themes of American Indian/Alaska Native Art. Traditional, contemporary, alternative process, digital, mix processes, and experimental works are welcome. All art must be original and appropriate for conversion to a digital format. Please send us a one paragraph biography, and details about the type of art work you create to artists@katcommunications.com.  

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