The title is a song that has been skipping in my memory since I realized my feelings trumped my view: specifically the view of a barren, arid, desert landscape I passed through from a happy place to a place I have been in, pondering my emotions.
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Student Blogger Therese: Summer Pastimes
We all have our favorite activities and pastimes that magnify the summer season. Among the most common are reading novels while swinging in a hammock under a shade tree, watching the sun dance with the branches, sippin’ on an ice- cold- fresh- squeezed big gulp size tumbler of lemonade, jumping out of a tire swing into our favorite swimming hole, and letting our sweat drenched hair form their own string.
Third Time Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator Makes American Indian College Fund Wise Investment for Donors
When Charity Navigator, the nation’s top charity evaluation system, awarded the American Indian College Fund (the Fund) a coveted four-star rating for sound fiscal management and transparency, it was our third consecutive four-star rating. It was also no surprise to those that work at the American Indian College Fund.
New Pell Grant Policy to Hurt Non-traditional Native Students
Many non-traditional students reenter college many years after a first unsuccessful try at higher education. They may have been unsuccessful due to poor study skills; poor preparation for college due to ineffective high schools; lack of discipline; lack of financial or family support; or a combination of several factors.
Native Students Honored at AIHEC Conference
Over the weekend the American Indian College Fund held two events at the AIHEC Student Conference. On Saturday night the 33 American Indian College Fund Students of the Year (SOY) were recognized. Also honored was Dr. Verna Fowler (President of College of Menominee Nation) as the TCU President of the Year.
Stop by American Indian College Fund Booth at AIHEC
If you are a student attending the AIHEC conference in South Dakota, be sure to stop by the American Indian College Fund’s booth to learn about how to apply for scholarships.
American Indian College Fund staffer Jaime Aguilar will also be on hand to gather stories about your experiences during your studies and your photos.
Student Intern Bloggers Wanted!
We are looking for students to blog this summer about their internship experiences. Blogs would be for the duration of the internship, and should include first-person experiences and photographs. We will pay you for your blogs.
Kony 2012 Video Underscores Charities’ Need for Accountability to Donors and Communities
The Kony 2012 video, created by the nonprofit fundraising group Invisible Children, has touched a nerve with millions of people around the globe. The video proves that fundraising has entered the era of social media. But as with any other form of fundraising, non-profit organizations need to be vigilant about maintaining their credibility and trusted relationships when using social media.
Interested in a NASA Internship?
Outstanding American Indian students who are majoring in a science, technology, engineering, or math field with at least a 3.0 GPA are eligible for NASA MUST (Motivating Students in Science and Technology) scholarships that cover half of their tuition up to $10,000. As part of the program, students also participate in a 10-week summer internship at one of NASA’s centers. The internships pay $6,000.
The Making of Our Ad Campaign–See the Video
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to create a national advertising campaign? The video includes interviews with legendary director and video producer Joe Pytka, film photographer Anne Menke, Wieden+Kennedy founders Dan Wieden and David Kennedy, American Indian College Fund president and CEO Richard B. Williams, and the entire production and creative team for the Fund’s new ad campaign
