American Indian Resource Program @ UCI University of California, Irvine

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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American Indian Summer Institute in Computer Science (AISICS)
Slideshow 2009
(7.12.2009)

 


Upcoming Events

College Information Day
& UCC Kickoff Event
University of California, Irvine
Cross Cultural Center
Saturday, March 6, 2010

11:00am-3:00pm
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Native American Distinguished Lecture Series "Building the Contemporary Sovereign"
UCI Student Center, Crystal Cove
Spring-Fall 2010

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)
Acjachemen Nation Tribal Hall, San Juan Capistrano
Magnolia Park Family Resource Center, Garden Grove
University of California, Irvine

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.
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Celebrate UCI Open House
University of California, Irvine
Saturday, April 17, 2010
10:00am - 4:00pm
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American Indian Graduation Ceremony & ACCESS Scholar Reception
University of California, Irvine
Friday, May 21, 2010
6:30pm-9:00pm

9th Annual UCI Pow Wow
UCI Mesa Court Field
May 22-23, 2010
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American Indian Summer Institute in Computer Sciences (AISICS)
University of California, Irvine
Saturday, June 26 through Sunday, July 11, 2010
2010 Application Available!!!
Download 2010 Flyer!!
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American Indian Student Association
Cross Cultural Center, AISA Office Tuesdays, 3:30pm

AISES Meetings
Social Science Lab 162
Mondays, 5:00pm

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