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Congressman Jeff Flake To host 2009 Service Academies Conference You are invited to a United States Service Academies Conference. It will be held: Saturday, May 9, 2009 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Building A Representatives from the Air Force, Army, Naval, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine Academies will be at the Conference to describe the exciting military, academic, and career opportunities they offer. Members of his staff will also be on hand to explain the Congressional application process. Earning a nomination to a US Service Academy is a great privilege and honor, as well as a valuable educational and career benefit. Stop in the __________
SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS The Scottsdale Culinary Institute is offering 2 summer camps for juniors and seniors. A Culinary Camp and a Pastry and Baking Camp – both will be held in June. The cost is $235 dollars each or $450 for both. Stop in the and a registration form. Tuition includes a 5-day training program, a knife roll kit, a SCI apron, a manual and a Certificate of Completion. Also a banquet for family members will be held upon completion. __________
Become a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) in less than 1 year @ CGCC! Remember, tuition is $71 per credit hour.
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OTIS Four-week college preparation program in art and design July 6 – July 31 Summer of Art is an intensive, four-week, pre-college program for students ages 15 and older who wish to experience what it is like to study at one of the top art and design colleges in the country. For pricing, deadlines and scholarship information Contact www.otis.edu/soa By email: soa@otis.edu Or phone: 310-665-6864 __________
READING SKILLS AND SPEED OFFERED THIS SUMMER IN GILBERT AND Program for 4-year olds and entering kindergartners Program for entering 1st graders Program for entering 2nd graders Program for entering 3rd graders Program for entering 4th and 5th graders Program for entering 6th-8th graders Program for entering 9th-11th graders and Program for entering 12th graders, college students, and adults For more information or to register Call 1-800-470-3728 We have information fliers in the All programs meet once a week. ASU Online and Extended Campus __________
Students who show an aptitude for science, are thinking of a career in health/medicine, and could benefit from university resources and interactive, small group learning should apply. Applications from under-represented, low-income, or first-generation college-bound students are especially encouraged. The deadline for application to the Institute is May 1st, and all applicants are required to submit a recommendation letter from a science teacher. Download a printable application at: www.midwestern/events/hci.asp> __________
2 Day Seminar at MCC August 31, 2009 – September 1, 2009 Fundamentals of System Design, Implementation and Optimization This seminar encompasses a variety of topics in sound system applications. Practical information on system design and application is presented in a real-world context to provide useful background. Theory and practice of line arrays are discussed along with the tools for system optimization, including equalization, delay, loudspeaker management systems and measurement with the SIM 3 audio analyzer. The seminar’s second day is dedicated to use of Meyer Sound MAPP Online – acoustical prediction software as a primary tool in system design. After an extensive introduction to the program and its capabilities, attendees are walked through exercises in which they specify venues and design loudspeaker systems to cover them. Finally, the seminar will discuss and demonstrate important concepts pertaining to the use of subwoofers and methods of deployment that obtain optimal coverage and directivity characteristics. To register, please visit: www.meyersound.com
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BOOT CAMP FIDM
August 8 - 9, 2009 Los Angeles, CA
You'll get an inside look at how Designers are transforming the movie industry.
Enroll now or request more information about FIDM! fidm.edu 800-624-1200
FIDM is much more than fashion. __________
Dance Company Auditions Thursday, May 7th 2:30 PM Dance Room Bring a one minute solo in any dance style. Be prepared to learn a short group dance and be able to demonstrate leaps and turns. Contact Tina Rangel for more information
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FastWeb Partners with VolunteerMatch.org FastWeb has recently partnered with VolunteerMatch.org to provide volunteer opportunities to FastWeb members in their area. VolunteerMatch is a leader in the nonprofit world dedicated to helping everyone find a great place to volunteer. Many scholarship providers have said that volunteer experience can turn a good scholarship applicant into a competitive scholarship applicant
NATIVE AMERICAN Youth Governance Camp 2009 Come join the Native American Youth Governance Camp, June 23-25, 2009, on the campus of The University of Arizona in NAYGC is designed for high school juniors, seniors, and 2009 high school graduates. During the three-day camp, students will reside on campus, eat in the Student Union Memorial Center, and attend classes on the UA campus. NAYGC is designed to build the knowledge and skills of the future leaders of Native nations through a comprehensive curriculum which explores the fundamental keys to effective Indigenous self-governance. Students will engage in critical thinking and decision-making exercises that address Indigenous Country’s most pressing challenges, and team- and consensus-building assignments designed to promote the wisdom and benefits of cooperation as a pathway toward a brighter collective future. Contact the Deadline is May 29, 2009 __________
NATIVE AMERICAN Youth Entrepreneur Camp 2009 Come join the thirteenth Native American Youth Entrepreneur Camp, July 19 – 24, 2009, on the campus of The University of Arizona in Learn to build private-sector enterprises in Indian Country. Visit Indian-owned businesses and meet the owners. Enjoy extra-curricular activities on and off the UA campus. During the six-day camp, students will reside on campus, eat in the Student Union Memorial Center, and attend classes on the UA campus. High school juniors, seniors, and 2009 high school graduates are eligible to attend. Stop in the __________
HIGH SCHOOLERS LEARN MULTIMEDIA SKILLS AT UA JOURNALISM WORKSHOP The University of Arizona School of Journalism is accepting applications for its Journalism Diversity Workshop for Arizona High School Students. The workshop runs June 6-17 and gives students from diverse populations a chance to learn news gathering, editing and other aspects of the journalism profession. Interested students should submit an application accompanied by a recent photograph, short essay and a letter of recommendation from a teacher, adviser, administrator or mentor. The recommendation letter may also be submitted via email. A copy of the application form is on the UA Journalism website. Applications and recommendations must be postmarked on or before May 1, 2009 and sent to: John de Dios University of PO Box 210158-B STUDY IN THE Study at the Peralta Colleges and enjoy the cultural diversity, moderate climate and beautiful surroundings that make the San Francisco Bay Area one of the top tourist destinations in the world. The After 1 year and 1 day from moving to the Bay Area, students will be eligible for the resident rate of fees, currently just $480 for a year of full-time study. More than 800 students transfer every year from the Peralta Colleges to four-year universities, including Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Yale, NYU and others. The Peralta Colleges have special partnerships with the Universities of California and the They are ranked in the top five for transfers to UC Berkeley, and as a Upon graduation, students can take advantage of the many and varied job opportunities available in Please contact Drew Gephart for more information:
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RACHEL CARSON BOOK AWARD The student who received the Book Award should be a young woman who is a junior at your high school who shows promise in the study of science or English and who is deeply concerned about the environment. If you are interested in this award please stop in the The recipient will be chosen by our Counseling staff. __________
First Step Program A Summer Program for Pinal at The FIRST STEP Program is for Who is eligible? Students who have completed their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school How much does it cost? The FIRST STEP program provides a tuition waiver that pays for In-state tuition for up to 7 credits. Students are responsible for the purchase of their books and for transportation. For your tuition waiver, stop in the __________
Need help with getting money for college? Financial Aid Workshops Apache May 8, 2009 10 AM – Noon June 4, 2009 10 AM – Noon
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PACE UNIVERSITY 2009 Summer Scholars Institute Now in its eleventh year, Summer Scholars is a groundbreaking, two weeks program designed for exceptional and highly motivated high school students eager to experience the atmosphere of college with interesting and challenged courses that are part of the University curriculum. The 2009 Program will run July 19th – August 1st on their Upon completion of the program, students receive a Certificate of Course Completion. In addition, Dr. Christopher Malone, Director, Summer Scholars Program, will write a letter of recommendation for them for ANY college they apply to – provided that they promise to apply to Pace University as well and ALL Summer Scholars get consideration for entry into the Pforzheimer Honors College at Pace University, which automatically comes with a $15,000 annual merit scholarship and a free laptop. summerscholar@pace.edu or 212-346-1192
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SUMMER PROGRAMS June 15 – July 24, 2009 For students entering 10th-12th grades in Fall 2009 Students have three tracks to choose from. For more information, see their website at http://sci.asu.edu/summerprograms
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Robotics Camp ASU’s Robotics Camp is a summer program series designed for middle and high school students who intend to pursue a science and engineering career. Prior experience in programming or robotics is not required. The camp is sponsored by the US Department of Education, Intel and the The camp will be taught by Dr. Yinong Chen and his teaching assistants. Dr. Chen is a computing and robotics expert, who led ASU teams to win champion titles in the “Ultimate Architecture Sumo-Robot Competition” in For more information, see their website at http://sci/asu.edu/summerprograms __________
Career Exploration Summer Programs Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Interested in Aviation? Do you dream of flying planes someday, or designing them? Have you ever wondered how all the systems that go into building an airplane work? If you answered yes to any of these questions then we have the program for you this summer! Contact E-R today for more information by email at prevents@erau.edu Computer Engineering July 5-10, 2009 Aerospace Engineering June 21-26, 2009 Flight Exploration 2009 Alpha Camp – June 28-July 3 Bravo Camp – July 10-24 Charlie Camp – July 26-31 Contact number – 928-777-6642 __________
Summer Opportunities for Students Summer camps and academies cost between $140 and $370, but many scholarships are available for eligible students. Stop in the
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The RSAA Training Institute The RSAA Training Institute is a private school which serves both high school and adult students. Progr |