February 2003 (mostly)
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February 2003 (mostly) |
Please come if you can:
If you are unable to come, please hold strong thoughts for these warriors. Meg
LAKOTA LANGUAGE AND CULTURE INSTRUCTOR, JEROME KILLS SMALL, will present "The Origins of Lakota Songs" at the Performance and Nationhood in Native North America Ethnography Conference sponsored by The British Museum, London, England, February 21-23, 2003. Mr. Kills Small's visit is sponsored by The British Museum, the Institute of American Indian Studies, and the USD Office of Research Travel Grant Program.
USD AMERICAN INDIAN STUDENT WRITERS, MARY BLACK BONNET AND JOEL WATERS, will attend and present readings of their writings at the Native American Literature Symposium, March 20-22, 2003, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Minneapolis, MN. Both students are English majors whose works have been published in national journals. Their trip is sponsored by the Institute of American Indian Studies.
Each year, through the generosity of an anonymous donor, three scholarships are awarded to American Indian students at USD.
Eligibility: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors currently enrolled at USD
Awards: First Place, $1,000; Second Place, $500; Third Place, $300.
Essay Criteria:
Topic: "Why did you begin college and what do you expect to accomplish in the world by graduating from The University of South Dakota?"
300 words or less, typed, and double-spaced. Essays must be original work of the student. Essays submitted in previous years are not eligible. Email and fax entries not accepted.
Essays are judged on clarity, organization, and use of good grammar and writing skills.
Deadline: March 21, 2003 at 5 p.m.
Submit to:
Leonard R. Bruguier, Ph.D., Director
Institute of American Indian Studies
Dakota Hall 12
University of South Dakota
414 East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD 57069
Notification: Winners announced at the Annual Native American Wacipi, Saturday evening, April 5, Vermillion High School.
If you have questions, contact me. Meg
APPLICATIONS DUE BY FEBRUARY 21. National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates: "Retracing the Lewis and Clark Expedition: Contemporary Aspects of Culture and Environment Along the Missouri River." 12 students selected to participate in 10-week interdisciplinary summer program. Each student awarded $3,000 salary, $1,000 living expenses, $500 for project supplies, and funding to attend National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) and present at IdeaFest 2004. More information: Dr. Silvia Ronco, Program Director, sronco@usd.edu; www.usd.edu/ugrc. Several American Indian students participated in this program this past summer and will be traveling to present their research findings at the NCUR conference in Utah. Check it out! You may also contact me--I'll be willing to help however I am able.
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 21. This information comes to us from Dean Matt Moen, Arts & Sciences. Applications for the annual Dean Joseph H. Cash Award for Excellence in Writing will be received in the Dean's Office of the College of Arts and Sciences through Friday, February 21. This award is given annual to USD College of Arts and Sciences students who best demonstrate an ability to communicate ideas effectively in writing. The students must be either a junior or first-semester senior at the time the award is made. College of Arts and Sciences faculty may nominate students for the award after they have obtained the student's consent. While all forms of writing will be considered, there are two separate categories for awards: Science and Mathematics, and Humanities and Social Sciences. The awards will be approximately $1,000 each. If you wish to be nominated, contact a professor who is familiar with your writings. Faculty may obtain nomination forms from the Dean's Office.
TODAY! February 7, Farber Hall, Noon, Imaging Africa, presented by Dr. Niyi Coker--documentary about Hollywood's negative portrayals of Africa through film. A program sponsored by the USD Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee.
TONIGHT! February 7--Robert Penn, Brule/Omaha, Art Exhibition & Remembrance for Bobby Penn who passed four years ago this date. W. H. Over Museum. Reception and program featuring seldom-seen videos, guest speakers/presenters, Oyate Drum, 7-9 pm. Exhibit on display from February 7-April 7.
IT'S ON THE RADIO! FIRST PROGRAM AIRS THIS SUNDAY FROM 6-8 PM ON KAOR 91.1. Shannon White and Leon Smith are hosting a new radio program featuring American Indian news articles, music, poetry, student profiles. They are inviting your input about what should be featured. And, are inviting you to share time with them on the air. This week, Mary Black Bonnet and Joel Waters are scheduled to read some of their writings. If you have a talent you would like to share, contact Shannon (sdwhite@usd.edu) or Leon (lfsmith@usd.edu). The program needs a name--send your suggestions to Shannon and Leon.
Check out the Diversity Calendar. Lots of varied events and programs celebrating cultural diversity at USD.
UPCOMING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. EVENTS:
February 14, Lacotah, Noon, Jazz Saxophonist, David Jones.
February 21, Colton Rectal Hall, College of Fine Arts, 7 p.m., Praise to Freedom Gospel Concert: Featuring the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Consecrated Mass Choir from Sioux City. Reception prior sponsored by the USD Black Law Students' Association.
Have a good weekend!
If you wish to have your name removed from this list, please let me know. Meg
Margaret S. [Meg] Quintal
Institute of American Indian Studies
The University of South Dakota
414 East Clark Street
Vermillion, South Dakota 57069
605.677.5946
605.677.6525 [fax]
mquintal@usd.edu
13 February 2003, lrb