Saturday, December 30, 2017
Interesting program at Cornell - Technology and Humanity!
http://as.cornell.edu/news/cornell-launches-milstein-program-technology-and-humanity
Friday, December 29, 2017
Transition of Clara Meek - Prayers to the family...
Good morning,
Dear Women for Turner:
It is with great regret that I inform you that Ms. Clara Loraine Meek passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017, surrounded by friends and family. She was the founder of Women for Turner, and worked tirelessly on all three of Mayor Sylvester Turner's mayoral campaigns.
Clara courageously battled lupus for many years, eventually becoming disabled in the midst of her successful tenure as a partner at Vinson & Elkins.
If you knew Clara, you know that she was a giant of a woman in every way. She poured herself into countless meaningful projects and undertakings, all of which had substantial purpose.
A generous person, from regularly sending baskets of fruit to her designated fire station for the workers who frequently helped her and her sister during various health crises, to having her nephew purchase stacks of blankets and boxes of Frenchy's chicken and drive around downtown Houston to provide to the homeless on cold nights, her heart was larger than the state of Texas.
Clara touched the lives of many, and deeply loved her family. She loved her friends and cherished those relationships, and most of all, she both sought and offered the very best of mankind. In years past, she enjoyed worshipping at Loyal Missionary Baptist Church with her sisters.
Per Clara's wish to forego a funeral or formal memorial service, her family will adhere to her request to return her remains to her birthplace, Marshall, Texas at some point in the near future.
Sharon E. MurphyPartner
McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy LLP
Friday, December 22, 2017
Tom Joyner Full Ride Scholarship Deadline Jan 19
http://www.blacknews.com/news/tom-joyner-foundation-full-ride-scholarship-program-graduating-high-school-seniors/#.Wj2mqd-nE2w One of our efamily members daughter was a finalist in prior years - was flown to Atlanta. etc.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
USDA National Scholars Program FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIP
USDA 1890 National Scholars Program 2018
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, January 31, 2018 (postmarked)
- Up to $120,000 for full tuition, fees, room and board, laptop computer, printer and software, plus
summer employment
- To study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, and related disciplines
e.g. non-medical biological sciences, pre-veterinary medicine, computer science - essay should demonstrate how student intends to apply degree to agriculture
Eligibility:
- US citizen
- Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0
- 21 ACT composite score
- SAT math/verbal/written score 1,080/ 1,000 for schools that accept only math/verbal score
Send application to:
Alabama A&M University Alcorn State University, Mississippi
Central State University, Ohio Delaware State University Florida A&M University
Fort Valley State University, Georgia Kentucky State University
Langston University, Oklahoma Lincoln University, Missouri
North Carolina A&T State University Prairie View A&M University, Texas
South Carolina State University Southern University, Louisiana
Tennessee State University Tuskegee University, Alabama
University of Arkansas Pine Bluff University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Virginia State University West Virginia State University
Application Must include
- Official transcript with the school seal or an authorized official's signature
- High School Counselor’s Assessment Report
- High School Teacher’s Assessment Report
Upon completion of academic degree program, recipient has obligation of one year of service to USDA for each year of financial support.
For any questions regarding the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program, contact USDA/1890 Programs: Telephone Number: (202) 720-6350, Fax Number: (202) 720-7136, Email: 1890init@usda.gov
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Efamily member Dr. Elwyn Lee shares Fall and Spring Edition of U of H News - You will be in awe! Both Editions have lots to share!
Fall 2017 - UH Magazine Fall 2017 Edition
http://www.uh.edu/magazine/
http://www.uh.edu/magazine/
MD Anderson Teen Volunteer Leadership Program
https://www.mdanderson.org/donors-volunteers/volunteer/teen-volunteer-leadership-program.html
Monday, December 18, 2017
LEAD SUMMER PROGRAM - 11th graders Deadline in January.- Participating Colleges include UPenn Wharton, Duke, NYU, Northwestern, etc.
http://www.leadprogram.org/ at various schools and out of the country!
Saturday, December 16, 2017
Aggie STEM Summer Camp
Howdy!!!
It’s your future Aggie STEM Summer Camp (ASSC) director here! Thank you so much for your interest in Aggie STEM Summer Camps! If you have already registered for camps this summer, please disregard this email. If you have not and would like to hear about the amazing opportunities we have this summer, please visit our website.
The following links will allow you to register for the various camp options. Please remember that most of the camps are first come first serve and fill up very quickly. This year we will are offering two competitive camps, our Aggie STEM Honors Program (Two Week Camp) and Camp SOAR, which will require acceptance. Both of these camps require an application and a deposit. Once accepted, the remaining balance of the camp will be due. If not accepted into the competitive camps, the deposit may be returned or applied toward another camp. There is a no refund policy once you register your child, unless it is for the deposit in one the competitive camps.
Aggie STEM Summer Camps One Week: Advancing into STEM Fields 2018
Aggie STEM Summer Camps One Week: All Girls Camp 2018
Aggie STEM Summer Camps One Week: Introduction to STEM Camps 2018
Aggie STEM Summer Camps Two Week Camp Options 2018
Discover STEAM Coding: Modeling Infectious Diseases and Cures 2018
Discover STEAM Foundation Presents Smart Cities 2018
DOWNSHIFT Into STEM™’s AutoSTEM™ Camp APEX™ Program 2018
Go Beyond with Camp SOAR 2018
Healthcare Professions Camp 2018
After completing registration through the links, you will receive another survey from the camp director within the next two weeks to complete the enrollment paperwork. Please remember that payment for camps does not complete your registration. Be sure to follow the link sent to your email to complete registration and keep your spot reserved.
Also, please visit our online STEM store to order some Aggie STEM gear to get ready for camps! We have a holiday special running for 20% off all apparel orders. Be sure to use APPAREL20 at checkout.
Don’t forget to like our Facebook page to see important announcements and updates about camp!
After registration, you will receive another email, within the next two weeks, from me, with the enrollment survey. Please be sure to complete this survey as soon as possible.
Stay tuned for monthly email updates about camps! Looking forward to working with you and your child! If you have any questions before that, please feel free to email me at aggiestem@tamu.edu or call at (979) 862 – 4665.
Thank you!!
Katherine
ASSC Director
Thursday, December 14, 2017
NASA SUITS Needs College Students
NASA Spacesuit User
Interface Technologies for Students (SUITS) is looking for undergraduate and/or
graduate student teams to submit a written proposal to design, build and test
an information display system within an augmented-reality environment to assist
astronauts in completing spacewalk tasks. The challenge demonstrates different
modes of visual and audio communication to determine the best methods for
displaying and communicating information to astronauts. The test week will take
place May 21 to 25 at JSC.
Interested students should
start by forming a team within their educational institution, including at
least one faculty sponsor. For more information and to submit a proposal, click here.
Proposals
are due tomorrow, Dec. 15.
Stacey Welch
281-792-8223 https://microgravityuniversity.jsc.nasa.gov/nasasuits.cfm
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Open Enrollment for Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) ends in 2 days - Friday, December 15, 2017. Go to www.healthcare.gov
Spread the word: Open Enrollment for Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) Health Insurance - November 1, 2017, to December 15, 2017. Go to www.healthcare.gov (Delta Sigma Theta asked us to share!)
Full Ride and other HBCU Scholarships for Freshman - Many Jan Deadlines
______________________________
HBCU STANDOUT OPPORTUNITIES
(Most of these awards are for freshmen only)
North Carolina A & T State University Freshman Scholarships
Contact: http://www.ncat.edu/
Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy - 3.75 or higher high school GPA and a 1200 SAT (verbal and math only) or 26 ACT score; Full tuition, fees, room and board to include any federal or state grants Deadline: Jan 15
Shaw University Presidential Scholarship
Contact: http://www.shawu.edu/
Eligibility: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and minimum SAT score of 1,200 (new SAT, both parts: Critical Reading and Math) or ACT score of 26+ Award: Tuition and fees, room and board, $1,000 book allowance Deadline: Jan 15
Fisk University Erastus Milo Cravath Presidential Scholarship
Contact: https://www.fisk.edu/
composite or SAT 1 equivalent (approximately 1860), 3.5 cumulative GPA, community service Award: Full tuition, fees, room, board and books (up to $1,000) Deadline: Jan 15
Contact: http://www.shawu.edu/
Eligibility: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and minimum SAT score of 1,200 (new SAT, both parts: Critical Reading and Math) or ACT score of 26+ Award: Tuition and fees, room and board, $1,000 book allowance Deadline: Jan 15
Fisk University Erastus Milo Cravath Presidential Scholarship
Contact: https://www.fisk.edu/
composite or SAT 1 equivalent (approximately 1860), 3.5 cumulative GPA, community service Award: Full tuition, fees, room, board and books (up to $1,000) Deadline: Jan 15
Xavier University of Louisiana Academic Scholarships
Contact: http://www.xula.edu/
Minimum 3.80 GPA and 28 ACT composite (or 1240 on the SAT, combined Reading and Math); Full tuition, fees, room and board, and $1,000.00 annual book voucher; President’s - Minimum 3.80 GPA and 26 ACT composite (or 1170 on the SAT, combined Reading and Math); Full tuition, campus accommodations, and $500.00 annual book voucher Deadline: Jan 31
Contact: http://www.xula.edu/
Minimum 3.80 GPA and 28 ACT composite (or 1240 on the SAT, combined Reading and Math); Full tuition, fees, room and board, and $1,000.00 annual book voucher; President’s - Minimum 3.80 GPA and 26 ACT composite (or 1170 on the SAT, combined Reading and Math); Full tuition, campus accommodations, and $500.00 annual book voucher Deadline: Jan 31
Clark Atlanta University Scholarships
Contact: http://www.cau.edu/
Presidential - Minimum 3.75 GPA and 1300 SAT score (Verbal and Math combined) or 29 composite ACT score; Tuition, fees, on-campus room & board, and an allowance for books; Provost Academic Achievers - GPA between a 3.50 - 3.74 and 1200 SAT score (Verbal and Math combined) or a 27 composite ACT score; Tuition, fees, and on-campus room & board Deadline: Feb 1
Contact: http://www.cau.edu/
Presidential - Minimum 3.75 GPA and 1300 SAT score (Verbal and Math combined) or 29 composite ACT score; Tuition, fees, on-campus room & board, and an allowance for books; Provost Academic Achievers - GPA between a 3.50 - 3.74 and 1200 SAT score (Verbal and Math combined) or a 27 composite ACT score; Tuition, fees, and on-campus room & board Deadline: Feb 1
Alabama State University Presidential Scholarship
Contact: http://www.alasu.edu/cost-aid/
Contact: http://www.alasu.edu/cost-aid/
Tougaloo College Academic Scholarships
Contact: https://www.tougaloo.edu/
Award: Presidential I - 3.50 GPA, 27 ACT or 1220 SAT; Tuition, fees, room and board, laptop computer, and $300.00 for books; Presidential II - 3.50 GPA, 24 ACT or 1100 SAT; Tuition, fees, room and board, and $300.00 for books Deadline: Feb 1
Bethune-Cookman University Presidential Scholarship
Contact: http://www.cookman.edu/
Contact: https://www.tougaloo.edu/
Award: Presidential I - 3.50 GPA, 27 ACT or 1220 SAT; Tuition, fees, room and board, laptop computer, and $300.00 for books; Presidential II - 3.50 GPA, 24 ACT or 1100 SAT; Tuition, fees, room and board, and $300.00 for books Deadline: Feb 1
Bethune-Cookman University Presidential Scholarship
Contact: http://www.cookman.edu/
Leaders of Tomorrow Coaches Needed for Competition in March
Special Community Support events
LOT Local Case Study Competition Call For Coaches
The Houston LOT Program is seeking nine professionals to coach four-
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email Houston LOT Case Competition Chairs
with your name, cell phone number and the area of town in which you live/work to facilitate team matching.
UPS DRIVER HELPER JOBS
UPS Driver Helper Jobs -- (you don't need to drive the vehicle) - seasonal
https://www.jobs-ups.com/search-jobs/driver%20helper/Frederick%2C%20MD/1187/1/4/6252001-4361885-4355594-4355585/39x41427/-77x41054/35/2/?Howheard=P4908&utm_source=beyond.com&utm_campaign=region_7_district_33&utm_medium=job_board&utm_content=email&ss=paid
https://www.jobs-ups.com/search-jobs/driver%20helper/Frederick%2C%20MD/1187/1/4/6252001-4361885-4355594-4355585/39x41427/-77x41054/35/2/?Howheard=P4908&utm_source=beyond.com&utm_campaign=region_7_district_33&utm_medium=job_board&utm_content=email&ss=paid
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
C-STEM Holiday Social at Ogun Art and Wine - Fun! RSVP at the Link
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1102723065187&ca=6330938e-4359-4d36-83eb-b3f84dcacd1d
920 Studemont St., Suite 150
Houston, TX 77007
Where
Ogun Art + Wine920 Studemont St., Suite 150
Houston, TX 77007
Saturday Dec. 16th 10am - 5pm Photos and Fun to Remember - and don't forget Shirley Ann's Gift Shop great place to find Heritage Gifts and Decorations
This year African-American News&
2nd Annual Black Santa is Back! Event.
This event is being put in place to assist in connecting our communities and cultures. With rising demands, we have been pushed to answer to communities’ call. This year has taken a huge toll and impacted out city at its greatest. The previous disaster of Hurricane Harvey will cause some families to be without. Although we are unable to give back in its entirety, we want to be able to put smiles on the children’s faces. With that being said, there is no better time than to rebuild and fill the gap within the Acres Home and surrounding communities.
The event is scheduled to take place:
Saturday, December 16, 2017
10 am – 5 pm
Acres Home Chamber for Business and Economic Development
But we need your help bringing Black Santa Back and make this event successful. We are asking for a pledge to assist with coverage of production, photography fees, memorabilia, and food/snacks for the children during the vent. $2,500.00
With a pledge, you will receive sponsorship placement on all marketing materials, e-blast, social media presence and highlight in the event story as well as a ticket to the January luncheon and a recognition certificate as a donor that will be presented at luncheonThursday, January 4, 2018.
For additional details please contact
Chandra Jarmon
African-American News&Issues
713.692.1892 office | 713.692.1183 fax
Or
Anthony Stewart
Administrative Assistant
Acres Home Chamber for Business & Economic Development, Inc.
Tel. ~ 713.692.7161 | Fax ~ 713.691.7131
Jan 15th at the TEXANS Y - 10am - 2pm Sports Relief Tour - Sports Clinics & Health Screenings
Thanks efamily member Elwyn Lee for sharing!
I am reaching out to invite you to the Sports Relief Tour from 10am-2pm on January 15, 2018 (MLK Day) at the Houston Texans YMCA, located at 5202 Griggs Rd. Houston, TX 77021. Funded by Nike, the Sports Relief Tour is a fun free sports sampler day for communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The goal of the Sports Relief Tour is to alleviate mental stress in communities impacted by displacement from schools and homes due to Hurricane Harvey. The Access to Sports Coalition through Clinton Health Matters Initiative (CHMI) has come together to bring a variety of sports clinic providers and their resources to children in need. The tour will also include other stops at various YMCA of Greater Houston locations. TOUCH will have a presence and we’ll be providing blood pressure, BMI and HBA1c screenings on site.
Feel free to reach out directly to Lharissa Jacobs (Cc’d) with any questions.
Kindest Regards,
Iman A. Garrett-Price, M.S.Ed
Community Education & Outreach Coordinator
HEALTH Research Institute | University of Houston
Monday, December 11, 2017
Friday, December 8, 2017
Vote! Help this efamily member's son get a college scholarship
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VOTE http://wshe.es/4zMNbfWZ eFAMILY WE HAVE DONE IT BEFORE AND WON!
Vote for his great video about a school he loves!
itiaba johnson.obot is his name and he's special to the efamily because his college choice was influenced by an efamily blog post!!! His mom my cousin Albretta Johnson Obot saw a post I made about a health careers program for high school students, he was selected for the program, he attended (even ended up on their website!) and now he is admitted and loves the school! He's a hard working bright young man very
deserving of the scholarship - see the video yourself! PLEASE VOTE - takes only a second to vote!
THIS IS THE PROGRAM HE ATTENDED - http://donna-blackshear-reynolds.blogspot.com/search?q=hARDIN
Vote for his great video about a school he loves!
itiaba johnson.obot is his name and he's special to the efamily because his college choice was influenced by an efamily blog post!!! His mom my cousin Albretta Johnson Obot saw a post I made about a health careers program for high school students, he was selected for the program, he attended (even ended up on their website!) and now he is admitted and loves the school! He's a hard working bright young man very
deserving of the scholarship - see the video yourself! PLEASE VOTE - takes only a second to vote!
THIS IS THE PROGRAM HE ATTENDED - http://donna-blackshear-reynolds.blogspot.com/search?q=hARDIN
CEO Marketplace Fair at Windsor Village United Methodist Church - Showcase your product, talent or gift!
The CEO Marketplace Fair is on Sunday, December 17, 2017, after all three services at 8AM, 10AM and 12PM. That means, you get an opportunity to showcase your product, talent or gift with the entire congregation at Windsor Village United Methodist Church.
Have you secured your booth yet? Don't miss out on this great opportunity to offer your brand and services to a captive audience that's looking forward to hearing from you. This is a huge opportunity to display your brand for sale, demonstration and education. The CEO Marketplace Fair Event is a key event for the CEO Ministry that awards scholarships to high school seniors throughout the Houston area every year. Sign up today and let's get ready for the best CEO Marketplace Fair ever!!
To get a booth, click on Marketplace Fair Vendor Booth. Thanks Pratt for sharing!
Unfortunate Accident of Wheatley Grad - A reminder of gun safety!
Shared by Dr. Paul Joseph - Wheatley Grad killed in gun accident
A tragic lost of a very young life.
May Joshua RIP forever and his family find strength, peace and love in his memory.
Free Joe Carmouche & Friends Concert at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church
Monday, Dec. 11th Doors Open at 7:00 Concert begins 8pm
Mount Vernon United Methodist Church 1501 Jensen Drive
Pastor Rev. Kenneth B. Green's 50th Birthday Celebration FREE Admission
Mount Vernon United Methodist Church 1501 Jensen Drive
Pastor Rev. Kenneth B. Green's 50th Birthday Celebration FREE Admission
$10,000 Prize for the Top Film by a Student - Project MARS
The Project Mars Competition is Open!
Join NASA’s Orion and Space Launch Systems teams and SciArt Exchange in visualizing humans venturing into deep space, to the Moon and beyond to Mars. Interested college students and early career professionals worldwide are invited to submit short films and graphic art about this mission, what astronauts may see, and their dreams for the future of exploration.
Entries will be judged by film and graphics industry professionals and NASA astronauts. Winning entries will be screened at an Opening Event at NASA visitor centers, NASA museum consortium members, micro cinemas, and other interested venues in Fall 2018. The top film will win $10,000, and the top poster will win $1500.
Entries are due August 31, 2018.
Please share this email-able information with anyone interested.
A printable poster is also available on the website.
Thank you!
The Project Mars Competition Organizers
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