Houston Tuskegee Alumni Association Presents Fences at thel Ensemble and Honors Distinguished Alums

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                                                                                               Contact: Abbie Huckleby

January 5, 2016                                                                                                                                                                                                                               (832) 600-5413

Houston Chapter of the Tuskegee Alumni Association (HTAA) is having its 2^nd Annual Scholarship Gala on January 23^, 2016 Honoring Distinguished Tuskegee Alumni

The Houston Chapter of the Tuskegee Alumni Association (HTAA) is having its 2^nd Annual Scholarship Gala on January 23^, 2016.  HTAA is taking over the Ensemble Theatre to celebrate Tuskegee’s rich history and to view the play “Fences".  The cocktail reception and raffle begins at 6:00 pm followed by the play at 8:00 pm.  Prior to the start of the play, we will honor three of our distinguished Tuskegee Alumni. The Honorees are Dr. John Stanford, Jr., Merele Gail Yarborough, and U. S. Congressman Alexander Green.  The attire for this event is semi-formal.

The 2016 2nd Annual Scholarship Gala benefits HTAA programs which includes:

• Incoming Student Reception: welcome reception for incoming Houston area freshmen student and parents to provide orientation and care packages.
• Providing scholarships for deserving students from the greater Houston area to attend Tuskegee University.
• Increasing exposure of high school students interested in attending college at Tuskegee and other HBCU schools.

What is the play "Fences"?

"Fences" Is a powerful and dramatically compelling work that won August Wilson the 1987 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award, Troy Maxson is a strong man, yet hardened by life in an America where to be proud and black was to face pressures that could crush a man, body and soul. But the 1950s are yielding to the new spirit of liberation in the 1960s. It’s a spirit that is changing the world Troy Maxson has learned to deal with the only way he can…a spirit that is making him stronger, angry, and afraid in a world he never knew and to a wife and son he understand less and less.."

FAQs

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

If you have questions concerning this Fundraiser and to purchase tickets or a sponsorship, you may contact the following:

Abbie Huckleby, Event Co-chair at abbiehuckleby@gmail.com,

Dr. Tre’s Dunmore Radford, Event Co-chair at tradford@pmi.edu

Gail Long, HTAA President, at mglong@sbcglobal.net.

Where can I pick up my tickets?

Tickets are available for pick up at “Will Call” on the night of the play or from a HTAA committee member.

Judy Foston Stanford

Paid Summer Research Experience

http://www.mdanderson.org/education-and-research/education-and-training/schools-and-programs/research-training/programs-and-courses/cancer-prevention-research-training-program/index.html

Final Announcement – Application Deadline: Monday, January 18, 2016 – 11:59pm CT

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences

Cancer Prevention Research Training Program

www.CancerPreventionTraining.org

2016 Summer Research Experience

Through our National Cancer Institute (NCI) funded R25E Cancer Prevention Education: Student Research Experiences (CA056452) training grant, we created this Summer Research Experience. This program is open to undergraduate, graduate, and health professional students, who are U.S. citizens and permanent residents, and enrolled in a degree-granting program.  We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds including underrepresented minority students, students from economically disadvantaged and underserved backgrounds, and students with disabilities. Students will be exposed to cancer prevention and control research and encouraged to pursue careers in science, medicine and public health.

10-week research experiences offer:  Competitive Stipend ● Cancer Prevention Seminars ● Career Development Activities ● Discussion Groups ● Elevator Speech & Scientific Poster Training ● Social Activities ● Shadowing Opportunities ● Trainee Lunches ● Informational Interviews ● Department & Institutional Tours ● & More!

·         Fellowship Term: June 7 – August 12, 2016

·         Areas of cancer prevention research:  Behavioral Science, Clinical Cancer Prevention, Epidemiology, Health Disparities Research, Health Services Research, Cancer Control, and more.

·         U.S. citizenship or Permanent Residency required

·         Application deadline: January 18, 2016, 11:59PM CT

·         Applicants with Visas are not eligible

To Apply: Applications and supporting materials are submitted via the Discover system link at

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Frequently Asked Questions: Frequently asked summer application and fellowship questions can be found at

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For questions not found in the FAQs, please email us at apply@cancerpreventiontraining.org.

Scholarships for Project Management shared by Efamily Member Sabrina Guillory

PMI Houston Education Foundation Scholarship

The Houston Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI) is dedicated to serving students studying Project Management.  The Houston Chapter Board of Directors approved $40,000 in scholarships to be given out in $2,000 increments to students who are studying the Project Management field.  We are excited to support students who are pursuing project management in their education.  The scholarship application has information on criteria eligibility, guidelines, instructions and submission checklist.  The deadline for application submission for Fall 2016 is January 18, 2016.  For more information contact academic.outreach@pmihef.org.

The application form can be downloaded here:  PMI Houston Education Foundation Scholarship Application

Special Notes from Sabrina: If you know someone that has at least a 3.0 GPA that would write a thoughtful essay on the topics, please share this information. Note: 1. The higher the GPA the better and 2. Other schools within 100 miles of downtown Houston are eligible.

Efamily Invited!

Family Fun with SHAPE Center

Seeking the Best Astronaut Candidates a message from our Administrator Charlie Bolden

NASA is on a journey to Mars, and it’s hard to imagine a more exciting time to be part of our team. Scientific exploration and technology development has brought us closer to the Red Planet than we ever have been, and there are many ways for talented and enthusiastic people to join us on that journey.  One of those opportunities begins today, as we open a new call for the next class of astronauts. At NASA, we’re working every day to advance the Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System rocket that will make take humans farther into space than ever before. At the same time, our industry partners The Boeing Company and SpaceX are developing new commercial crew spacecraft to return crewed launches to the International Space Station from Florida’s Space Coast. These new astronauts will fly on American-made spacecraft and help us reach an asteroid in cis-lunar space and Mars in the 2030s. It’s the biggest thing human beings have ever done, and so we’re understandably excited about the many facets of this work. The agency needs the most talented and qualified astronauts to fly on those missions, and for the next couple of months, we need the leaders of tomorrow to send us their credentials and let us know what they can bring to the table for the next giant leaps in exploration. Last week, I was proud to announce that NASA has been named the Best Place to Work in government in the large agency category for the fourth year in a row, thanks to your hard work. We have a compelling mission, carried out every day by the best workforce in the federal government – and our astronauts are a very public face of that workforce. If you want to apply, among the credentials you’ll need are a bachelor’s degree in engineering, biological, physical or computer science or mathematics and at least three years of related professional experience, or at least 1,000 hours of pilot-in-command time in jet aircraft. To apply, you’ll need to go to USAJobs.gov and search for the keyword astronaut. We want this next class to be our most diverse group of candidates yet. If you know someone who you think might like to join our team, please encourage them to apply. And whether you aspire to fly in space or prefer to keep your feet anchored here on Earth, thank you for your ongoing contributions to our mission and for keeping the United States the world’s leader in science, aeronautics and space exploration.  Charlie B.

TSU's President Announces Resignation

http://www.click2houston.com/news/tsu-president-announces-resignation

Where is the Victory Party?

Election Day is almost here and while we still have a great deal of work to do before the polls open tomorrow, I want to invite you to our Election Night event! 

When: Election Night - Saturday, December 12, starting at 7:00 p.m.

Where: George R. Brown Convention Center in the Grand Ballroom B, Level 3. The address of the George R. Brown Convention Center is 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, 77010. You can find parking directions here. 

Bring along your friends, family and neighbors as we celebrate the outcome of this incredibly important and exciting election!

Many thanks,

Sylvester 

P.S. Electing Sylvester Turner as Houston's next mayor is only possible if all of our supporters pitch in. Sign up now to volunteer in the final hours before the polls close or simply respond to this email and we'll make sure you have a part in helping us win tomorrow.

College Students Demands Found at this Link

http://www.thedemands.org/

Voters Guide for Run-Off Election - League of Women Voters

http://lwvhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/VG2015-Runoff.pdf

Smithsonian Ap that matches students to college scholarships

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/app-matches-students-college-scholarships-they-can-use-180954741/

Scholarships for African American Women and Latino Students

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panic Scholarships 2016 | Latino Scholarships for College

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Get $10,000 for your High School

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JOBS with Bike Houston

Dear All,

I am reaching out to you in the hopes that you will share the open positions from BikeHouston widely. All are exciting in different ways. Please let me know if you have any questions, ideas on places we should be posting them, and/or are interested yourself...

Details and application process online at: http://bikehouston.org/careers/ 

Executive Director: Sets and delivers strategic goals, primary fundraiser 

Community Relations Manager: Primary responsibilities for outreach ,events, volunteers, sponsorship  

Outreach Coordinator/Internship: targeted outreach to low income bicyclists for Houston Bike Plan.

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Mary Blitzer
Manager of Community and Government Relations

BikeHouston

mblitzer@bikehouston.org

(281) 940-6139 

Please join at a level comfortable for you, www.bikehouston.org/ 

 Houstonians for Bikes. Be Counted. 

Changes to the National Achievement Scholarship Program

http://www.uncf.org/sections/News/SS_PressReleases/pressrelease_details.asp?prID=427. 

Important to Participate - Make a Difference -- Bring out the kids! Organizations, Businesses the timing is critical!

South Central Sportz and Constable May Walker's deputies will be on hand at teh march!

I also have info on jobs working election day $80.00/day and phone banks $11.50/hr  - text me 713-304-3336 (Donna)

Jobs and Internships at Marathon Oil - links from Efamily member Ulrica Fontenot

Jobs and Internships at Marathon Oil - links from Efamily member Ulrica Fontenot 

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Marathon Petroleum Corporation, a recognized leader in the energy industry, is accepting resumes for Electrical Engineers at the following locations: Canton, OH; Catlettsburg, KY; Detroit, MI; Garyville, LA; Robinson, IL; and two locations in Texas City, TX. For a complete description of the benefits that Marathon offers, please visit: www.mympcbenefits.com

Efamily member First Lady of Clark Atlanta University Irene Johnson invites you to view the Wiz Thursday Dec 3 8pm Eastern 7pm Central & Tweet - Let's Support!

Walkers Legacy - Jobs - www.walkerslegacy.com

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Your organization should consider joining this parade to encourage VOTERS for the RunOFF!

 Get-Out-the-Vote Parade and Rally

Saturday, December 5, 2015

Parade Starts 10:00 AM; Line Up Begins 9:00 AM

Vehicles Must Have Signs Identifying Individual/Group Participant

The Parade Route Begins at the MLK statute in MacGregor Park (5225 Calhoun Road, Houston, TX 77021); heads west on Old Spanish Trail; left on Cullen Blvd.; left on Griggs Road; ending at Palm Center (5230 Griggs Road, Houston, TX 77021).

Rules of Parade

1.      Automobiles allowed include convertibles, trucks. Cars SUV's, buses & vans.

2.      Vehicle owners must forward proof of Insurance.

3.      Groups are allowed to carry banners and/or signs.

To Confirm Attendance in the Parade Please Complete the Following

You must email or fax a copy of this form and your auto insurance for the vehicle you will be entering in the parade to Jacqueline Potter, Jdshafersecurity@msn.com 

All Entry Forms are due ASAP

Name
Organization
Address
City, State, Zip
Email
Cell
Fax

TYPE OF ENTRY – If Applicable, Attach Vehicle Auto Insurance with Form
Convertible
Motorcycle(s) - Provide # in Group
Truck
Car
SUV
Van
Bus
Bicycle(s) – Provide # in Group
Drill Team—Provide # in Group
School Band
Drummers – Provide # in group
Walking/Dance Group -- Provide # in Group
Elected Official/Candidate
Other (Specify)

For More Information Please Call Clara L. Meek at 713-741-2064.