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Events Happening in the Gathering Room February 2014
1-2:30pm
Cross Cultural Program Candidate Presentation - Nicholas Emmons
February 13th
1-3:00pm
Cheryl Jerabek's Thesis Defense
February 14th
11-2:00pm
Eileen House Fundraiser
February 14th
2-3:30pm
Cross Cultural Program Candidate Presentation - David Fazzino
February 14th
5:00pm
Valentine's Day PCN
February 19th
8:00am-4:00pm
Bristol Bay Partner Visit
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Important Dates and Events
February 8th
5:30-10:30pm
Westmark Hotel
Chancellor's Gala
February 8th
5:30-10:30pm
Wood Center
Chinese New Year Celebration
February 14th
3:30-5:30pm
Great Hall
UAF Rising for Justice
February 14th
7-9:00pm
UA Museum
Night Out at UAMN
February 15th
Deadline to apply for UA scholarships and graduation
February 15th
8:00am-7:00pm
Wood Center Ballroom
Local Robotics
February 15th
11:00am-1:00pm
Bus Shelter Across From Patty Center
Snow Run
February 15th
12-2:00pm
West Ridge Ski Trails
ASPA West Ridge Skijor Race
February 15th
4-6:00pm
Hess Recreation Center
Elizabeth Peratrovich Day
February 16th
6-8:00pm
Davis Concert Hall
BANFF Mountain Film Festival
February 21st
6-8:00pm
DRAW Ice Tower
Ice Jam
February 22nd
11-3:00pm
Duckering Building
Engineering Open House
February 26th
10:00am-4:00pm
Wood Center
Spring Job & Internship Fair
February 27th-March 1st
Davis Concert Hall, Great Hall, Salisbury Theater, and Wood Center
Festival of Native Arts
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Club Meetings
AISES
February 11, 18, 25
1-2:00pm
ANSEP
February 10, 17, 24
4:00-5:00pm
February 6, 13, 20, 27
5:15-6:15pm
Festival of Native Arts
February 5, 12, 19, 26
7:00pm
February 8, 15, 22
4:00pm
Inu-Yupiaq
February 7, 21, 28
5:00pm
Native Games
February 6
5:00pm
NFPC
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Get Involved,
Join a Club!
AISES
American Indian Science & Engineering Society
Olga Skinner - 474-5152
ANESA
Alaska Native Education Student Association
Colleen Angaiak - 474-6623
ANSEPAlaska Native Science & Engineering Program Olga Skinner - 474-5152
ANSWA
Alaska Native Social Work Association
LaVerne Demientieff - 474-6267
Gabrielle Russell - 474-6615
NABL
Native Alaskan Business Leaders
Liz Ross - 474-7793
Troth Yeddha' Dance Group
Carol Murphrey - 474-6616
NFPC
Natives for Positive Change
Barbara Blake - 474-5948Carol Murphrey - 474-6616
Native Games
Gabrielle Russell - 474-6615
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RSS Contact Information
Location:
Main Floor Brooks Building
Fairbanks, AK 99775
Phone: (907) 474-7871 Toll Free: (888) 478-1452
Fax: (907) 474-6619
Website:
Facebook
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Positive Connection Night
 There's only one Positive Connection Night this month and it's on Valentine's Day! On February 14th at 5:00pm we'll be playing our own rendition of Family Feud. Prizes will go to the winning team. We'll also have some other activities going on and, as always, there will be food!
To stay updated on what we've got going on, visit us on Facebook!
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Eileen's House Fundraiser
 The Eileen Panigeo MacLean House will be in the Gathering Room from 11-2:00pm on February 14th selling Eskimo Donuts. All proceeds will go toward getting t-shirts for the residents of Eileen's House.
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Elizabeth Peratrovich Day
 The UAF Natives For Positive Change organization is inviting you to a celebration of Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich, Alaska Native Civil Rights Leader. The celebration will take place on Saturday, February 15th from 4-6:00pm in the Hess Recreation Center. If you would like more information, please contact RSS at (907) 474-7871.
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Festival of Native Arts
 Get ready for the Annual Festival of Native Arts! This year's theme is "Sharing the Voices of Our Ancestors. " From February 27th to March 1st, you will be able to immerse yourself in Native dance, music and traditional arts.
The Festival of Native Arts is a student-led tradition that has been bringing together artists, performers, and performance groups for over 40 years! Click here if you'd like to find out more.
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Bristol Bay Partner Visit
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RAHI Job Openings
 Summer may seem like a long time away, but it's closer than you think! If you're staying in Fairbanks and will be looking for a job, you may want to consider working as part of the Rural Alaska Honors Institute's Dorm Staff. Check out the job description on UAKJobs or give them a call at (907) 474-5876 for more information. They're also looking for tutors over the summer. You can find that job description here.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters
 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska is looking for mentors for Alaska Native youth, particularly those who are at risk of educational failure. If you would like to help make a difference in a youth's life by becoming a mentor, consider becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister.
If you'd like more information, click here or call (907) 452-8110.
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Ordering Official Transcripts
In December's Reach Out, we mentioned that you could order your official transcript and have it sent to yourself to save some money. One of our readers informed us that this is no longer accurate. So, in order to get your transcripts to the people who are requesting them, you'll need to send them individual copies via UAOnline.
We're sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you!
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Graduation Deadline
 If you're ready to graduate at the end of this semester, make sure you get your application in by February 15th. The application fee is $50 before and on that date. Afterwards, you will be charged a $30 late fee, bringing the total up to $80. Apply early and don't get hit with that late fee!
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UAF Scholarships Deadline
 Last year, UAF awarded over $1,000,000 to UAF students from over 350 privately funded scholarships! Be sure to apply online at UAOnline before the February 15th deadline. There is one easy application that puts you in the running for each scholarship that you qualify for.
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Spring Career Fair
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Utilize the resources that UAF provides by going to the Spring Career Fair this semester! Stop by the Wood Center on February 26th between 10:00am and 4:00pm. There you will find employers who are looking to fill full time, part time and seasonal positions in engineering, business, social services and many other sectors. For more information, including what employers have signed up for the event, visit Career Services.
You're not just here to go to classes, but also to gain experience that you can use to strengthen your skills and resume. Speaking of which, be sure you have a complete, up-to-date resume on UAFCareerConnect and bring one with you when you visit potential employers at the fair.
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AkNOS
The Natives For Positive Change (NFPC) student organization is hosting an Alaska Native Oratory Society competition (AkNOS) on March 8th, 2014, from 11-3pm, in the Gruening Building. There will be an awards banquet the evening of March 8th at 6pm, in the Wood Center Ballroom.
The Alaska Native Oratory Society is a learning community that provides opportunities for university students to develop their oratory skills through participation in five speech categories: Oratory, Dramatic Declamation, Traditional Storytelling, Traditional Languages, and Humor, Poetry and Music.
NFPC is in need of students who would like to participate judges for the event. Sign up sheets for both are located at Rural Student Services.
For more information, contact:
Barbara Blake, Faculty Advisor
[email protected], 474-5948
Carol Murphrey, RSS Advisor
[email protected], 474-6616
Brianna Pauling, RSS Office Manager
[email protected], 474-7871
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VITA Tax Help
 Great Alaska Accounting People (GAAP) provides free income tax assistance, preparation, and electronic filing as part of the IRS Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA). If you need help with your taxes, stop by the Bunnell Building on March 8 between 10:00am and 12:00pm. There will be someone just outside the Schiable Auditorium ready to assist you.
If you'd like more information, contact Brendon Allen, at [email protected] or (907) 474-7121. You can also visit GAAP's website.
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Student Success Workshops
 The Academic Advising Center offers a large number of workshops designed to promote study and university skills important to student success. Upcoming topics include, effectively reading a textbook, time management, successful test taking, reducing math anxiety and many more!
Click here for the full list of workshops that are being offered this semester.
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Tutors
Members of the student club, American Indian Science and Engineering Society, are kind enough to offer their brains in the form of tutoring each semester. They have come up with their first schedule that includes when tutors will be in the Gathering Room and what they can help students with. Soon, we will receive the full schedule. When we do, we will share it on Facebook and will also include it in our next Reach Out.
If you would like to see the current schedule, click
here.
We are also lucky enough to have students from the Writing Center stop by and help with English questions. This semester, they will be in the Gathering Room from from 2-4:00pm Monday through Thursday.
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Internships
Calista
First Alaskans Institute
Senator Begich
Bristol Bay Native Corporation
- Must be BBNC shareholder, spouse, or descendant
- Offers internships year-round, no deadlines
- http://www.bbnc.net/
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Scholarships
Golden Valley Electric Association
- Must be or be a dependent of a member of Golden Valley Electric Association
- Apply by February 7th
- http://www.gvea.com/
UA Foundation
Gwichyaa Zhee Gwich'in Tribal Government/Native Village of Fort Yukon
- Must have at least � Native blood
- Must be recognized by GGTG/NVFY and enrollee
- Apply by February 15th for Summer Semester
- http://www.fortyukon.org/
Indian Health Service Health Profession
- Must be American Indian or Alaska Native
- Have a minimum 2.0 GPA
- Apply by February 28th
- http://www.ihs.gov/
Sealaska
Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc.
- Must have at least � Native blood and/or be an enrolled tribal member
- Must be enrolled member of a tribe served by TCC, or At-large member of Doyon
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Apply by March 15th
- http://www.tananachiefs.org/
Bivin Memorial
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Bristol Bay Native Association Workforce Development