‘Two Days We Should Not Worry About’ (author unknown - life’s wisdom):

There are two days in every week we should not worry about, two days that should be kept free from fear and apprehension.

One is yesterday, with its mistakes and cares, its faults and blunders, its aches and pains.

Yesterday has passed, forever beyond our control. All the money in the world cannot bring back yesterday. We cannot undo a single act we performed, nor can we erase a single word we’ve said - yesterday is gone!

The other day we shouldn’t worry about is tomorrow, with its possible adversities, its burdens, its large promise and poor performance.

Tomorrow is beyond our control.

Tomorrow’s sun will rise, either in splendor or behind a mask of clouds, but it will rise. And until it does, we have no stake in tomorrow, for it is yet unborn.

This leaves only one day - today. Any person can fight the battles of just one day. It is only when we add the burdens of yesterday and tomorrow that we break down.

It is not the experience of today that drives people mad - it is the remorse of bitterness for something that happened yesterday, and the dread of what tomorrow may bring.

Let us, therefore, live one day at a time!

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- Meredith

The Historic Italian Hall Foundation
UNDERGRADUATE MULTICULTURAL SUMMER INTERNSHIP

The Historic Italian Hall Foundation is currently seeking one qualified undergraduate student for a summer internship funded by the Getty Grant Program. Interns will receive training in the conservation, care, and accessioning of artifacts and archival materials as well as collections management. Interns will also participate in ongoing academic and community-oriented projects, such as the Oral History Project, exhibit production and historical research. The Getty Grant Program will host the interns at four events which will be held at various cultural sites during the grant period.

Qualifications: Internships are available to currently enrolled undergraduates who are members of underrepresented groups in professions related to museums and the visual arts. Candidates are welcome from all areas of study and are not required to have demonstrated a previous commitment to museum studies or the visual arts. All applicants must 1) have completed at least one semester of college by June 2009; 2) not be graduating before December 2009; 3) be a resident of or attend college in Los Angeles County; and 4) demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and ideally, be computer literate.

About the Italian American Museum and Historic Italian Hall Foundation: Located at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument in downtown Los Angeles, the Historic Italian Hall was built between 1907-08, during which time the area comprised the core of city’s Italian Quarter. The Italian Hall served as the cultural and social center for the community where events such as weddings, meetings and dances were held. Expected to open in 2009, the Italian American Museum will foster a greater understanding of Southern California’s diverse heritage through research, historic preservation, exhibits and educational programs that examine the history and continuing contributions of Italian Americans in multi-ethnic Los Angeles. The Historic Italian Hall Foundation is dedicated to the restoration of the Historic Italian Hall located at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument for its adaptive reuse as the first Italian American Museum in Los Angeles.

To apply: send a letter of interest, a resume of qualifications and two letters of recommendation to the address below. Electronic submissions are preferred.

Marianna Gatto, Curator
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
125 Paseo de la Plaza, Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90012
mariann.gatto@lacity.org

Duration: June 15 to August 21, 2009
Hours Per Week: 40 (eight hours each day)
Stipend: $3,500 for the ten-week period
Deadline for Application: 5:00 P.M., May 15, 2009
For Information: Call (213) 485-8432

Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc. will be awarding $45,000.00 in academic scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic school year to deserving students attending 4-year collegiate institutions in Southern California. In an effort to offset the financial burden associated with funding a quality college education, Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc. awards academic scholarships to undergraduate and graduate college students pursuing careers in public policy and other public service related fields. In addition to the academic scholarship, recipients of this highly coveted award benefit from, and are required to participate in, a wrap-around service delivery program that integrates mentoring, leadership development training, and job placement services in an effort to prepare them to transition successfully into the workplace.

The criteria includes:

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen
• Applicant must be a member of one of the following ethnic groups; African-American, Asian-Pacific American, Hispanic/ Latino, or Indian/ Native American.
• Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate (minimum sophomore standing) or full-time graduate student at a four-year accredited university in Southern California. Proof of enrollment required.
• Applicant must major, and be pursuing a career in public service related fields (i.e. public policy, public administration, political science, public safety, social work, health administration, education administration, etc.).
• Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA for acceptance consideration into the MMF Best & the Brightest Scholarship Program and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA during the duration of the program to remain eligible for participation and scholarship disbursement.

Regarded as one of the most competitive and prominent programs of its kind in the nation, the Best & the Brightest Scholarship Program seeks to identify students that exemplify exceptional academic merit, very strong leadership potential, commitment to reinvest in public service, and financial need. Recognizing the distinguished service delivery approach in our program and the mutual benefit of a diverse student enrollment and retention pool, many universities partner with our organization to match our scholarships for the benefit of deserving students. This benefit not only maximizes aid contribution for the student, but is also a very clear return on investment for these educational institutions as our aspiring leaders return to invest their education acquired toward the advancement of their diverse communities through public service.

Go to the website to see the eligibility, get the application, and find more information about the project!

Period of Employment: Spring /Summer

Job Description: Woman-owned International Advisory Communications firm seeks a dynamic Project Intern who is organized and versatile, to support busy office.

Responsibilities may include:
• Organizing and managing an electronic library of office content
• Writing newsletters
• Scanning and photocopying documents
• Drafting correspondence with clients (mostly e-mail)
• Light bookkeeping duties, including mailing bills, and filing financial records
• Excel spreadsheet data entry
• Internet research

Qualifications:
• Highly detail-oriented
• Versatile and able to multi-task
• Stellar organizational skills
• Enthusiastic/outgoing with a positive attitude
• Able to work independently
• Experienced with Windows XP, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel

Pay: $10/hour

Location: New York, New York (Upper East Side)
Start Date: Immediately
Type: Part Time (2-3 days/week)

*Send your resume and cover letter to Meredith Curry at the office!

The deadline to apply for the Nestlé USA Leadership Symposium for Diverse Leaders of Tomorrow is nearly here!  Applications must be postmarked by this Thursday, April 30th, so if you are a student thinking about applying, now is the time!

Current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors at 4 -year colleges/universities are eligible to apply.

Step 1: Visit http://www.nestleusa.com/PubCareers/Diversity.aspx to download the Nestlé USA Leadership Symposium application brochure.

Step 2: Complete and obtain all required application components:
Completed Application Form
Most recent transcript (official or unofficial)
Résumé
Short Essay (500 words)
One page letter or recommendation from a university official

Step 3:  Submit completed application to:
Attn: Campus Recruiting or Attn: Erica McNeill
Nestlé USA
800 N. Brand Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91203

Here is a list of the areas that you might find interesting:

• • Marketing – Highly valued and considered a core competency for our business.
  • Brands - We are the creators and nurturers of a diverse portfolio of power brands.
  • A future - We will not be acquired; instead we will drive industry growth.
  • Stability – Since Nestlé USA is not traded on the American stock exchange, we are not as influenced by Wall Street as some of our competitors.
  • Resources - Our enormous human and financial capital includes some of the world’s best technical and marketing expertise.
  • Infrastructure - From research to package design to finance, at Nestlé you have support.  At a small company such as a dot.com, expect to do a lot of that yourself.

Scholarship to Build Leadership in the Field of African American Women’s Health The Master of Arts in Women’s Health (MAWH) program at Suffolk University (Boston) is pleased to offer a competitive, annual, full tuition scholarship to a student committed to working in the field of Black women’s health. Funded by the Suffolk University College of Arts and Sciences, this scholarship is designed to develop leadership in an area that will contribute to the health and well-being of African American women and girls. By virtually every marker of health and health care status, African American women suffer unjustly. African American women are less likely than white women to have health insurance and are more likely to be dependent upon the political vagaries of Medicaid policies.

African American women confront particularly high rates of cervical cancer, diabetes, hypertension, breast cancer, HIV/AIDS infection, and maternal mortality. For these patterns to change government policies need to redress longstanding racial disparities in health care access. Medical institutions need to develop programs that improve patient care for Black women. Health care providers need to cultivate communication skills that show respect for the strengths and diversity of Black women and that acknowledge financial limitations that may interfere with health maintenance. Community leaders need to work towards building environments that are safe and healthy for Black women and their families. Educators need to address how African American women can make the healthy choices that facilitate healthy minds and bodies. African American women need training in self-care and self-advocacy.

The MAWH Scholarship to Build Leadership in the Field of African American Women’s Health aims to train gifted and dedicated students to work effectively in all of these arenas.

To apply for the Scholarship please submit by no later than April 15:
(1)The standard application materials required for the MAWH; to view, please visit: http://www.suffolk.edu/college/13527.html
(2) A substantive essay addressing: (a) What are the core health issues facing Black women? (b) How did you come to develop an interest in Black women’s health? (c) What do you hope to learn in the MAWH program that will help you develop as a leader in the field of Black women’s health? (d) What does being a leader in the field of black women’s health mean to you? (e) Describe your ideal job in this field!!

Questions? Please see http://www.suffolk.edu/college/13527.html or contact mawh@suffolk.edu

Amy Agigian, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Sociology Department Director, Center for Women’s Health and Human Rights Director, Master of Arts in Women’s Health
Suffolk University
8 Ashburton Place, Beacon Hill
Boston, MA 02108
Tel: 617-573-8487
Fax: 617-994-4278
aagigian@suffolk.edu
http://www.suffolk.edu/cwhhr

FUTUROS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Promoting College Access for Low Income and Immigrant Communities

First Annual Funding Your Future Scholarship

Application Deadline is: Tuesday, June 30^th, 2009

AWARD AMOUNTS WILL RANGE FROM $500-$1500

All application materials must arrive by Tuesday, 6/30, mailed together in a large envelope to:

Scholarship Program

Futuros Educational Services

6721 Leland Way #24

Los Angeles, CA 90028

If you have questions, please contact Paz Oliverez at 310.923.0803 or by email at poliverez@futuros-california.org.

Minimum Student Requirements (High School Students):

· Be an undocumented immigrant student

· Have at least a 2.5 grade point average

· Be attending a high school in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)

· Be available for future participation in Futuros College Access Mentoring Program (CAMP)

· Demonstrate financial need

Minimum Student Requirements (College Students):

· Be an undocumented immigrant student

· Have at least a 2.5 grade point average

· Be attending an accredited institution of higher education (i.e., CA Community College, CSU, UC, private college/university) located in southern California

· Be available for future participation in Futuros College Access Mentoring Program (CAMP)

· Demonstrate financial need

FINALISTS will also be required to participate in an in-person interview.

Email South Central Scholars for a copy of the application!

Los Angeles Urban League and Nestlé USA Announce Application Process is Open for 15,000 in Youth Leadership Awards for Outstanding High School Seniors

Through the generous support of Nestlé USA, the Los Angeles Urban League will award seven deserving high school seniors with college scholarships ranging from $5,000 each for two 1^st Place winners (one male and one female) to $1,000 for five 2^nd Place winners.

Every participating student who submits a completed application will receive a Nestlé gift pack and a one-year student membership to the Los Angeles Urban League. The scholarships will be presented at the Los Angeles Urban League’s 36^th Annual Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Dinner on April 9, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel.

Applicants must be high school seniors, attending school in Los Angeles County, The students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, must be accepted to enroll at a four-year college by the fall 2009. The application calls for the deserving students to demonstrate a commitment to community service and leadership in their community, school, church and personal endeavors.

The application deadline is March 11, 2009. Applications are available at the Los Angeles Urban League website, www.laul.org and at Los Angeles Urban League offices.

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FAMU Scholarships
Wed Feb 25, 2009 4:11 pm (PST)

Florida A&M University is providing an opportunity for African American women entering college in the Fall of 2009. Dr. Jason Black is the principal investigator of a recently awarded $552,000 NSF Grant entitled “African-American Women in Computer Science.” The grant provides scholarships ($3,000 to $5,000 per semester) to female African American students. The AAWCS program began operation on July 1, 2008 and will run until June 30, 2012.

For more information (about applications) contact Dr. Jason Black at jblack@cis.famu.edu or 850-412-7354.

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Applications for the 2009 African American Youth Leadership Program (AAYLP) summer conference are available online at www.calresearch.org/aaylp-application.html

• All current high school sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply.
• This year’s conference will be held July 25 - August 1, 2009.
• Students will spend the week on campus at Sacramento State University and one full day at the State Capitol.

Applications must be postmarked by April 25, 2009.

This is an excellent experience for current 10th and 11th Graders of African American heritage to spend a week at CSU Sacto, see how government works, to make connections that will help them in the future as well as live the “college life” for a week.  There is no charge to the student or their family, nor is there a GPA requirement.

Parents/students -please check the dates in relationship to possible summer school and/or vacation schedules and prepare accordingly should you/your student be chosen.

Thanks for supporting this great opportunity! Please forgive any cross or duplicate posts.

Applications for the 2009 African American Youth Leadership Program (AAYLP) summer conference are available online at www.calresearch.org/aaylp-application.html

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Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards

Application Deadline: March 6, 2009

Award: Up to $8000, a laptop computer and all-expenses trip to National Youth Award ceremony

Eligibility:

· A graduating high school senior

· Planning to enroll in college in the fall

· Of Hispanic/Latino descent (at least one parent)

· Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or 7.5 (on a 10.0 scale)

· Willing to travel to the awards ceremony in your selected region  

Regions: Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Phoenix, Dallas, San Antonio, San Diego, Northern California, Miami, Houston, Philadelphia/New Jersey

Scholarship Categories: Business, Education, Engineering and Mathematics, Journalism, and Sports.

2009 applications are available at www.hispanicheritage.org