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."
Ghost Riders Film Screening Cross Cultural Center, Dr. White Room
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
7:00pm Director Vincent Blackhawk will present his new film and be available for questions after the screening. This event is FREE and will be catered by Veggie Grill!
Azteca Dancers Student Center Terrace
Nov. 12-13, 2009
12:00pm Azteca drummers and dancers do several performances for students, staff, faculty, and the community during the lunch hour on each of these two days.
Native Vendor Fair Ring Mall
Nov. 12-13, 2009
8:00am - 5:00pm Authentic handmade Indian arts and crafts will be available for sale, in addtion to an Indian Taco booth. Information booths will also be set up.
Native American Professional Development Conference UCI Student Center
Jan. 10-11, 2010
The conference is designed to provide the tools, resources,
and professional development guidance to help advance your career
in the UC system. The agenda includes speakers and presenters
from within and outside the UC system, as well as opportunities
to meet Native staff from other campuses to help build a
network of advocates and advisors. This conference will be expanding
upon the foundation that UCLA has created by including members
of the community that are interested in working for the University
of California system. Read more >>
American Indian Student Association Cross Cultural Center, AISA Office Wednesdays, 4:00pm
AISES Meetings Social Science Lab 162
Mondays, 5:00pm