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Events Happening in the Gathering Room March 2014
1:30-2:00pm
LKSD Robotics Group Visit
March 12th
1:30-2:00pm
YKSD Student Visit
March 27th
7-9:00pm
Gender Studies Lecture
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Important Dates and Events
March 7-8th
Effie Kokrine Charter School
Native Youth Olympics
March 8th
8:00am-6:00pm
Patty Center
Alaska State High School Robotics Championship
March 13th
12-2:00pm
Wood Center
Graduation Fair
March 13-15th
Patty Center
WEIO Basketball Championships
March 14th
Deadline for student- and faculty-initiated withdrawals
March 14th
Various Locations
Discover UAF: Inside Out
March 15-22nd
Various times and locations
Arctic Winter Games
March 17-21st
Spring Break
March 21st
University Holiday - Most offices closed
March 23rd
11:00am-3:00pm
North Campus
Skiathalon
March 24th
Fall 2014 course list available
March 26th
3-5:00pm
Murie Auditorium
Feet on the Ground
March 27th
11:00am-2:00pm
Wood Center
Major Mania & Job Fair
March 28-29th
7:30-9:30pm
Lee H. Salisbury Theatre
Tartuffe
March 29th
4-9:00pm
Reichardt Building
Statewide High School Science Symposium
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Club Meetings
1-2:00pm
ANSEP
March 5, 12, 19, 26
7:00pm
March 8, 15, 22, 29
4:00pm
Inu-Yupiaq
March 4, 7, 11, 14, 25, 28
5:00pm
Native Games
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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
Inu-Yupiaq Dance Group
Thomas Albert - tralbert@alaska.edu
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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Spring Break
 Spring Break (March 17-21st) is just around the corner. We know it's tough, but hang in there! Take the time to regroup and prepare for the rest of the semester. You'll be a little over halfway through!
Also, keep in mind that RSS, along with most of the offices on campus, will be closed on March 21st.
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Permanent Fund Dividend
 It's March! That means the PFD is due very soon, the 31st to be exact. If you haven't applied for it yet, do it now! You may blink and find that it's too late. Here's the link to the online application:
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Fairbanks Native Association Potlatch
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Tessa Wallis as the 2013 Miss FNA
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On Saturday, March 15th at 3:00pm, the Fairbanks Native Association will be having their Annual Potlatch at Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall. Not only will there be food, but the judgement of the Miss FNA Contest will be taking place as well!
If you're interested in being a contestant for the pageant or know someone who is, be sure to call 452-1648 for an application packet. They are looking for Miss FNA, FNA Princess, and FNA Baby contestants. Applications are due by March 7.
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Arctic Winter Games
 The Arctic Winter Games will be in Fairbanks during spring break this year! From March 15-22nd, athletes will compete in many different events such as skiing, snowboarding, curling, dog mushing, and basketball. If you're interested in going or participating, visit their website!
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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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AkNOS
The Natives For Positive Change's (NFPC) Alaska Native Oratory Society competition (AkNOS) has been cancelled. If you would like to stay updated on when it may be happening in the future and how you can be a part of it, please let one of the following people know!
Barbara Blake, Faculty Advisor
bjblake@alaska.edu, 474-5948
Carol Murphrey, RSS Advisor
cmurphrey@alaska.edu, 474-6616
Brianna Pauling, RSS Office Manager
bpaulin1@alaska.edu, 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 blallen2@alaska.edu 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. 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. If you need tutoring, but we don't offer it in the field you need, please check here for more resources! |
Internships
Senator Begich
Calista
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
Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc.
- Must have at least ¼ 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/
Koniag Education Foundation
- Must be Koniag shareholder or descendant
- 2.0 GPA or equivalent
- Apply by March 15th
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Catching the Dream
- Must have at least 1/4 Native blood and be an enrolled tribal member
- Competitive scholarship available for summer semester
- Apply by March 15th
- www.catchingthedream.org
Doyon Foundation
- Must be enrolled to Doyon, Limited or be the child of an original enrollee
- 2.0 GPA or equivalent
- Deadline for summer application is March 15st
- www.doyonfoundation.com
American Indian Education Foundation
Bristol Bay Native Corporation Education Foundation
- Must be a BBNC shareholder
- 2.0 GPA or equivalent
- Show financial need
- www.bbnc.net
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