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Oregon State University’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Planning Committee is pleased to announce that the 32^nd annual celebration of Dr. King’s life and legacy will take place January 13-24, 2014. The theme selected by the committee this year is Uniting Our Powerful Voices. We look forward to providing a number of events and opportunities to celebrate and reflect on the life of Dr. King, including the annual Peace Breakfast to be held on January 20, 2014 from 9-10:30am in the Memorial Union Ballroom.

Join us in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King in the spirit of our theme: Uniting Our Powerful Voices, by hosting an event and/or submitting a nomination for one of our community awards.

We highly encourage event proposals from diverse organizations and departments, and welcome all students, academic departments, and professional offices to contribute meaningfully to this celebration and theme. Event submissions due by November 27^th, 5pm.

To submit an event visit our webpage: MLK Celebration 2014 Event Registration Page

We also welcome nominations for recipients of our two community awards which are recognized yearly at the Peace Breakfast: The Frances Dancy Hooks Award recognizes students, staff or faculty who exemplify Frances Dancy Hooks’ work: building bridges across cultures, showing courage in promoting diversity, and proudly “Walks the Talk;” and the Phyllis S. Lee Award honors a member of the OSU community who exemplifies Dr. Lee’s commitment and dedication to social justice and the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Nominations due by December 6, 5pm.

To find out more information or submit a nomination visit: Frances Dancy Hooks and Phyllis S. Lee Award Information and Nomination Page

To find out more information on Oregon State’s annual celebration of Dr. King visit: Office of Equity and Inclusion Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Page

This year’s committee is comprised of students, staff, and faculty who are engaged in planning a celebration that will be meaningful and inclusive, and that will provide opportunities for our community to come together in education, celebration, in reflection, and in service. We look forward to your involvement with Oregon State University’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: Uniting Our Powerful Voices. Please forward this message to members of your organization and peers who may be interested.

Thank you!

– Oregon State University’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Planning Committee 2014

Now accepting applications for

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

2014 HS-STEM Summer Internships

Application deadline: January 6, 2014

Undergraduate students receive a $5,000 stipend plus travel expenses.

10-week research experiences are offered at: Argonne, Idaho, Berkeley, Livermore, Oak Ridge, Pacific Northwest, and Sandia National Laboratories; as well as at Homeland Security Studies and Analysis Institute, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Coast Guard Research and Development Center, Customs and Borders Protection Laboratories and Scientific Services, Naval Research Laboratory, Engineer Research and Development Center, National Security Technologies Remote Sensing Laboratory, Transportation Security Laboratory, and more…

Areas of research: Engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological / life sciences, environmental science, emergency and incident management,social sciences, and more.

U.S. citizenship required

Detailed information about the internships can be found at: http://www.orau.gov/dhseducation/internships/

Please share this information with students and colleagues at your academic institution/organization.

A flier is located at: http://www.orau.gov/dhseducation/internships/files/HS-STEMflier2014.pdf

DHS has partnered with the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) to manage the program. For questions please email us at dhsed@orau.org.

We are seeking curious and highly motivated students with strong science backgrounds. If selected, these students receive an all-expenses paid opportunity to complete a 6 week summer course in Nuclear and Radiochemistry in either CA or NY. They also earn hours (tuition paid) of undergraduate chemistry credit through either San Jose State University or SUNY-Stony Brook. Selected students also receive a stipend of $4,000.

An announcement for the Nuclear and Radiochemistry Summer Schools that can be posted is attached to this request. It describes the application procedure and the background we hope applicants will have when applying. This information and an on-line application form can also be found on the web at:

http://chemistry.missouri.edu/nucsummer/index.shtml

The deadline for applications is February 1, 2014. Please distribute this announcement to your undergraduate students and encourage them to consider this unique opportunity! If you or your students have any questions about the ACS sponsored program, please do not hesitate to contact me using the information below.

Thanks, in advance, for your assistance.

Sincerely yours,

J. David Robertson

National Director, ACS Summer Schools in Nuclear and Radiochemistry

Department of Chemistry University of Missouri Columbia, MO 65211

573-882-5346

robertsonjo@missouri.edu

Nuclear Summer School Flyer2014

The University Honors College is now accepting applications to the DeLoach Work Scholarship program for winter and spring terms, 2014. Tenured and tenure-track Oregon State faculty members, as well as senior instructors, can submit proposals for funding in support of Honors College undergraduates working at tasks that advance faculty research and enhance student experiential learning. Other faculty who like to apply should contact the UHC. The deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 22. Information regarding awards and the application process is available at http://honors.oregonstate.edu/deloach-work-scholarship.

This training is appropriate for new faculty, new staff or those seeking a refresher on the proposal management system. A step by step overview of the proposal creation process is presented, highlighting tips, tricks and shortcuts, as well as an explanation of the distinction between 424 and SP functionalities. Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 1-3 p.m. in MU 211

The Keck Foundation seeks to support outstanding basic research in science, engineering and medicine that will have a significant impact in solving complex issues and problems. The Foundation strives to fund endeavors that are distinctive and novel in their approach. Guidelines: http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/keck-foundation. Information: Martha Coleman, OSU Foundation at Martha.Coleman@oregonstate.edu. Deadline: Nov. 18.

The deadline to accept nominations for the Jesse M. Bell Memorial Graduate Student Loan Program has been extended to Wednesday, October 30th at 5PM.

Jesse M. Bell Memorial Graduate Student Loan Program

Deadline for Nominations: October 28, 2013, 5PM

The Graduate School is pleased to announce the Jesse M. Bell Memorial Graduate Student Loan Program which was created by the estate of Jesse Bell for the purpose of providing loans for worthy graduate students of high scholastic standing to enable their pursuit of graduate study in an OUS institution.

These non-need-based loans are available on a one-time basis to enrolled graduate students to assist with educational and/or research expenses associated with their advanced degree. Loans up to $5,000 are anticipated, and will be dependent upon the merits of the case, the loan demand, and the current balance available in the loan fund. Requests exceeding $5,000 will be considered on an exception basis.

It is anticipated that up to three awards will be given.

For eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, and application procedures, visit: http://gradschool.oregonstate.edu/finance/awards/jesse-bell

The deadline to accept nominations for the Delson Bridge to the Future Fund has been extended to Wednesday, October 30th at 5PM.

Delson Bridge to the Future Fund

Deadline for Nominations: October 28, 2013, 5PM

The Graduate School administers an endowment fund created to honor Irma Delson, who dedicated her many years at OSU to serving students from all over the world. The Delson Bridge to the Future Fund is designed to assist students in the final phase of their graduate education to pay research expenses, publication costs, and other incidentals that stand in the way of completing their studies.

It is anticipated that up to two awards will be given.

For eligibility criteria, award guidelines, and nomination procedures, visit: http://gradschool.oregonstate.edu/finance/awards/delson-bridge

Some funding opportunities for your students:

1. Ford Foundation Fellowships: Nov 20, 2013; http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/

2. NSF Graduate Research Fellowships: Nov 4^th, 2013; http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=6201 http://www.nsfgrfp.org/

3. Wei Family Foundation Fellowships- http://www.wfpf888.org/ (see below)

4. SACNAS is another place for recruiting minority students: http://sacnas.org/students/opportunities/grad (and to advertise for faculty)

5. http://www.spo.berkeley.edu/fund/womenminority.html

3. I have recently met with the Wei Family Private Foundation folks. As some of you may know:

“In 1936 Ms Chung Kwai Lui arrived in the USA as an exchange student on scholarship from China. While experiencing cultural and dietary differences and adjusting to them, she also had to balance her studies with work. She worked at different jobs with odd hours to support herself financially and to avoid interference with her studies. Dr. Chung Kwai Lui overcame these challenges and in 1941 she was the first woman to receive a Ph.D. in Physics from Oregon State University. Dr. C.K. Lui went on to become a nationally ranked research scientist who worked on the “Manhattan Project” and who was named “Woman of the Day” by Eleanor Roosevelt on May 30, 1949.”

They support a number of students in science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, etc. at OSU, over a dozen scholarships for over $130k last year alone. There are more funds to support OSU students, and in fact, this year, they had to transfer some funds to students at Columbia since they did not receive enough applications from OSU students. Supports approximately $12k/yr for grad and $9k/yr for undergrad. Check is not written to OSU Foundation (because of its restriction to students of Chinese heritage- too specific), but it is written to OSU student account that the student has a direct control over. It is not sent to the student bank account since that would be taxable. OSU helps the students with general advice regarding those funds.

Please make use of this info as you see fit with your students. Their hope is that Science makes effective use of resources that some of their students are eligible to receive, and recruit the best students to OSU. Their money is restricted to be used for OSU and Columbia only. They typically advertise these through their own websites and network.

http://www.wfpf888.org/

Mission Statement

The Wei Family Private Foundation a non-profit organization was established to honor the memory of Dr. (Mrs.) Chung Kwai Lui Wei and Mr. Hsin Hsu Wei. Its purpose is to award scholarship grants to students of Chinese heritage with high academic credentials who are pursuing a degree in Science or Engineering or Mathematics at Oregon State University or an Electrical Engineering graduate degree at Columbia University

Offering

Scholarship Grants to Students of Chinese Heritage
- American or Overseas Born
GPA: 3.5 or higher
Pursuing an Electrical Engineering Graduate Degree at Columbia University
- Scholarship Grant Awards
  - Up to three grants available per academic year
  - Up to 50% of tuition cost per grant

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Pursuing a Science or Engineering or Mathematics Degree at Oregon State University
- Scholarship Grant Awards
  - Up to eight grants available per academic year
  - Up to 80% of tuition cost per grant

Contact Information

Email: info@wfpf888.org

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Category Archives: Announcements

2014 OSU MLK Jr Celebration

2014 HS-STEM Summer Internships

ACS Nuclear Chemistry Summer School

Call for Proposals: DeLoach Work Scholarships for Undergraduates

Fall Cayuse New User Training

Keck Foundation – Call for Concept Papers:

Cayuse New User Training

Extended Deadline for Bell Memorial Loan

Extended Deadline for Delson Bridge to the Future Fund

Funding Opportunities

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