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American Indian Resource Program receives grant from UCOP (1.13.10) The American Indian Resource Program (AIRP) received a $20,000 UC University-Community Engagement Grant for University-Community Connections Program. The program aims to assist American Indian students to be UC-competitive by bringing academic preparation resources to students who currently do not have access to such resources. Sites will be set up in San Juan Capistrano, Garden Grove and at UC Irvine. The program will also feature guest speakers, workshops and teachings on American Indian cultural values, history, heritage and traditions. Congrats to Nikishna Polequaptewa and Yolanda Leon on creating this new opportunity!
Staff member wins 'Native American 40 Under 40' honor (9.02.09) Nikishna Polequaptewa, director of the American Indian Resource Program at UC Irvine, has been selected for "Native American 40 Under 40" recognition by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development. The honor, new this year, is reserved for outstanding young Native Americans who have distinguished themselves in their community and/or profession. Recipients will be feted at a special reception prior to the Indian Progress in Business awards banquet Sept. 18 in Tulsa, Okla. A Hopi tribe member, Polequaptewa graduated from UCI in 2005 and earned the campus's 2008 Living Our Values Award for his efforts to "create an American Indian presence on campus and in the community."
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College Information Day Native American Distinguished Lecture Series "Building the Contemporary Sovereign" Jamie Fullmer, Chairman/CEO of Blue Stone Strategy Group, is coordinating an intellectually profound and stimulating series of high level speakers for UCI and surrounding communities. Speakers include: Bobby L. Barrett (Viejas Tribal Chairman); Lynn Valbuena (San Manuel Tribal Vice Chair); and Ernie Stevens (National Indian Gaming Association Chairman). University Community Connections (UCC) The new UCC program is funded through the University of California, Office of the President to help Native students, parents, and counselors in and around Orange County to create a supportive college-going environment with consistent attention to student success through individual academic planning and follow-up. The goal is to enable 50% more Native students achieve their college aspirations while maintaining their cultural grounding. Celebrate UCI Open House American Indian Graduation Ceremony & ACCESS Scholar Reception 9th Annual UCI Pow Wow American Indian Summer Institute in Computer Sciences (AISICS) American Indian Student Association AISES Meetings |
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