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Study Abroad In the Dominican Republic he 2011 Study Abroad program either. The cost for the program is T in the Dominican Republic for only $1,600, and all applicants are Bilingual and Spanish Teachers will eligible for the TTU Study Abroad
take place from June 3 to June 24, 2011. Students will travel to Santiago, Dominican Republic, where they will be hosted by Universidad Dominicana O y M. They will live with Dominican families, attend intensive Spanish classes at O y M University, observe and teach classes at HSS FLIPPING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Members of the Hispanic Student O y M Hostos Bilingual School, and Society took time to volunteer at this year's Lion's Club Pancake Festival. have excursions to Sosúa, Cabarrete, Santo Domingo and Jarabacoa. Applicants do not need to be in the Bilingual Education program but are required to have at least intermediate proficiency in Spanish as the whole program is conducted in Spanish. Applicants do not need to be bilingual or Spanish teachers
Scholarship. The program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students, and all participants will earn three credits. Students will gain an experience which cannot be replicated in any classroom. Their Spanish proficiency levels will improve substantially and they will experience the amazing Caribbean region with its incredible charm. Last year’s program was very successful. Please register IMMEDIATELY at http://www.studyabroad.ttu. edu/?go=EDDRPratt. For more information about this program, contact Dr. Comfort Pratt at the College of Education (c.pratt@ttu.edu).
Youth Corps now recruiting! Developing Leaders of Tomorrow outh Corps, Inc. has begun re- All young people ages 14-18 are eliYcruitment for its 2011 Develop- gible to apply for the program. The ing the Leaders of Tomorrow Free process begins by taking each inter-
Please join us and get your questions answered! Topics to be discussed include:
What is CSCOPE and why is it important to my child’s success?
¡Que viva César E. Chávez!
ésar E. Chávez was a charismatic civil rights C leader. He served as a crusader for nonviolent social change, working Persistently for human dig-
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m. Monterey High School Auditorium
School Of Law
HISPANIC LAW STUDENT ASSOCIATION
Announcing Announcing the the 7th 6th Annual Annual
HLSA Scholarship Banquet HLSA SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET “United by Determination, Driven by Progress” Keynote Speaker
Tuesday, March 8, 6 p.m. Coronado High School Auditorium
Marriano Florentine Cuellar Keynote Speaker of the Stanford University School of Law Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman
Thursday, March 10, 6 p.m. Lubbock High School Auditorium
Friday, 26, 20107 p.m. Cocktails: 5:30 March p.m. Dinner:
Saturday, April 2,2011
Cocktails: 6:00 pm Dinner: 7:00 pm At the "Hall of Nations" Frazier Alumni Pavilion
Inside the International Cultural Center, 601 Indiana
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$500 SCHOLARSHIP TO AN EDUCATION MAJOR ready to do their student teaching. Delta Kappa Gamma International is a professional honorary society for key women teachers. The Alpha Kappa Chapter of this society is offering a onetime grant of $500 to an undergraduate Education major from the Lubbock County. Interested applicants must complete the required information. To request the package please email Armida Rosiles, Ph.D. at arosiles@southplainscollege.edu. Completed applications must be postmarked and returned by March 24, 2011. CARRILLO SCHOLARSHIP In recognition of his lifelong commitment to serving others, a scholarship was named in honor of Joe Carrillo Sr., for incoming college freshman. Even though Joe Carrillo never had the opportunity to complete his high school education, he instilled in all his children and grandchildren the importance of an education and community service. Following his death in 2006, the Knights of Columbus, Council 8097, in cooperation with the Carrillo family created this scholarship as a way of encouraging children to follow their dreams by attending a college and/or university. Call 806.632.6792. Deadline May 1st, 2011. LENGE The Event: The National Cesar E. Chavez Blood Drive Challenge celebrates Cesar E. Chavez's Legacy as an American civc leader by engaging students in health education, health professions, and saving lives. A student organizer and team of student volunteers at each participating campus coordinate a donor recruitment campaign culminating in a 1- to 2-day campus-wide blood drive and health fair. Application DeadlineMar 31, 2011 For more information: http:// www.migrantstudents.org/servicelearning/ challenge2011.html
nity. “When we are really honest with ourselves we must admit that our lives are all that really belong to us. So, it is how we use our lives that determines what kind of [people] we are. It is my deepest belief that only by giving our lives do we find life.” César E. Chávez March 31, 1927 to April 23, 1993 $10K SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TOP
What does the state budget crisis mean for Lubbock ISD? Thursday, March 3, 6 p.m. Estacado High School Auditorium
2011 F.A.C.E.S SEMINAR will be held in Lubbock March 3rd-4th at the Holiday Inn Park Plaza, 3201 South Loop 289. The seminar will be from 10am-4:15pm Thursday, March 3rd and 8:30am-2:30pm Friday, March 4th. The F.A.C.E.S. event is open to the public. For additional information, contact Skip Forsyth of Region 16 Education Service Center at 806-677-5186 or skip.forsyth@ esc16.net.
Leadership Development Camp and ested young person through an interview to determine if the program will be a benefit to him/her. Interested individuals can obtain an application at the Youth Corps website at www.youthcorpsinc.org , leadership skills, and gain valuable or by calling the Youth Corps office volunteer skills, and receive great at 796-0797. 2011 NATIONAL CESAR E. training. CHAVEZ BLOOD DRIVE CHAL-
BUILDING TOMORROW'S LEADERS: The St. John Neuman Boy Scout Community Outreach program. Troops Pack 159 & Troop 159 were honored during Boy Scout Day at their Church. Youth Corps consists of a twoThey volunteered and assisted with ushering. Leaders include: Club master-Marcelino week leadership training camp and Martinez, Scout master- Ignacio Vasquez, Tiger Club Den Leader- Marisela Gutierrez, a Community Outreach Program. Wolf Den Leader- Jenna Chang. The Youth Corps Cadets build
You are invited to attend any of four Community Information Sessions
Education & Scholarship Update
General admission: $25 General Admission: Students: $20 $25 Faculty/Staff: $30 Roland Soto For ticket reservations please contact members: at roland.soto@ttu.eduHLSA or Sarah Sokol at$15 sarah.m.sokol@ttu.edu Table Sponsors (6 tickets): $500
VOLUNTEERS 6- TO 18-YR.-OLD Every year, Kohl's recognizes and rewards young volunteers across the country for their amazing contributions to their communities. This year they are recognizing more than 2,100 kids with more than $415,000 in scholarships and prizes. Apply at www.Kohls.com/ Cares CHCI CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP- SPRING AND SUMMER 2011 The purpose of the Congressional Internship Program (CIP) is to expose young Latinos to the legislative process and to strengthen their professional and leadership skills, ultimately promoting the presence of Latinos on Capitol Hill. Deadline April 29, 2011. Apply at http:// apply.chci.org EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY Want to attend college or enroll in a vocational program, but lack finances? LEARN Educational opportunity Center can help you apply for federal and state aid programs. Call 7634256. All services are FREE!!
Mark Your Calendar
2011 Important School Holidays
March 14-18 April 22 May 27 May 27 & 28
Spring Break Good Friday Last Day of Classes Early Dismissal
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