NBGSA Weekly DIgest

Book Your 2008 NBGSC Hotel Room TODAY! Deadline Extended to Friday!

BOOK YOUR 2008 NBGSC HOTEL ROOM TODAY! CONFERENCE RATES DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY!

The National Black Graduate Student Conference will be held at the Four Point Sheraton Hotel at O'Hare. This is also the official conference hotel. Hotel room blocks have been arranged especially for NBGSA ...<< MORE >>

2007-2008 NBGSC Nominiations and Elections Information

2007-2008 NBGSC NOMINATION AND ELECTION INFORMATION

All conference attendees, please begin considering joining the NBGSA leadership team. As graduate students our time is limited and we certainly have to pick and chose the extracurricular activities. I assure you, NBGSA is the organization is do not want ...<< MORE >>

The Power of your Vote: NBGSA Constitution Revisions

THE POWER OF YOUR VOTE: NBGSA CONSTITITUTION REVISIONS

During the 2008 National Black Graduate Student Conference the most important role that you can play is reviewing and voting on our constitution revisions. All members are able to cast their vote and have an impact on the ...<< MORE >>

2008NBGSC Chapter President's Institute

NBGSC CHAPTER PRESIDENT’S INSTITUTE

During this past year, I have had the honor of interacting and corresponding with several of our organizations chapter leadership. This connection was one of the most important tasks; I believed to be necessary during my presidency. As I communicated with chapter ...<< MORE >>

Honoring Dean Orlando Taylor and Howard University

HONORING DEAN ORLANDO TAYLOR AND HOWARD UNIVERSITY

The Howard University Graduate School has launched its celebration of 50 years of Ph.D. Production - 1958 to 2008. The year-long celebration will commemorate the meteoric rise of the university from awarding its first Ph.D. degrees in 1958 (in ...<< MORE >>

Survey Research Assistance: Growing Up Digital

SURVEY RESEARCH ASSISTANCE: GROWING UP DIGITAL

Hello, My name is Fonda Looney. I am a doctoral student researching co-workers' perspectives on Gen-Yers for my dissertation: Grown Up Digital: The Implications for Organizations. I would like to invite you to participate in my research study. The study ...<< MORE >>

Survey Research Assistance: Socialization and Persistance of African American Doctoral Students at HBCUs

Survey Research Assistance:
Socialization Experiences and Persistence Perception of African American Doctoral Students at HBCUs.


I am a doctoral student at Morgan State University and I am conducting dissertation research concerning the socialization experiences and persistence perception of African American doctoral students who attend HBCUs. I ...<< MORE >>

Sisters of the Academy Election Information

SISTERS OF THE ACADEMY ELECTION INFORMATION

Hey Sisters, Just wanted to underscore the importance of the upcoming elections for SOTA. Over the next few weeks, you will be able to nominate yourself or others to serve in a leadership capacity for SOTA. I encourage you to ...<< MORE >>

2008 Higher Education Equity Publication Workshop for Junior Faculty

2008 HIGHER EDUCATION EQUITY PUBLICATION WORKSHOP FOR JUNIOR FACULTY, JUNE 26-28, 2008 IN SANTA FE, NM

The Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA, The Center for Urban Education at the University of Southern California, and the Institute for Higher Education Law and Governance at the University ...<< MORE >>

Chapel Hill Postoctoral Program

CHAPEL HILL POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAM

Chapel Hill Postdoctoral Program As part of a continuing commitment to advance scholars from underrepresented groups in higher education, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity is pleased to announce the availability of postdoctoral research ...<< MORE >>

2008 Summer Predoctoral Fellowship at Texas State University San Marcos

2008 SUMMER PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP AT TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY-SAN MARCOS

The Summer Predoctoral Fellowship program supports the Texas State 2004-2009 University Strategic Plan’s call for an “increasingly diverse student body” by enhancing “the recruitment and retention rates of African-American and Hispanic/Latino faculty”. The fellowship program will contribute ...<< MORE >>

University of South Carolina: 2 Year Research Stipend, College of Social Work

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
2 YEAR RESEARCH STIPEND, COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK.

It is with pleasure that I share with you an exciting opportunity for a prospective doctoral student to receive two years of a research stipend plus full tuition at the University of South Carolina, College ...<< MORE >>

Next Issue: February 25, 2008

NEXT ISSUE: FEBRUARY 25, 2008

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Guess Who's Coming to 2008 NBGSC

GUESS WHO’S COMING TO 2008 NBGSC!

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH

RECRUITERS
Augustana University
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Howard University
University of Findlay
The National Academies
University of Michigan
Washington State University
University of Illinois at Urbana –Champaign
University of Minnesota Mankato
University of Wisconsin - ...<< MORE >>

NBGSA Chapter Affiliate of the Year CONTEST

NBGSA CHAPTER AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR CONTEST!

The Affiliate of the Year competition is an opportunity for the affiliate chapters of NBGSA to demonstrate their accomplishments within their local chapters throughout the year at the national conference. NBGSA would like to recognize outstanding Black Graduate Student ...<< MORE >>

Introducing the NBGSA Advisory Board

INTRODUCING THE NBGSA ADVISORY BOARD

Michael Powell, Esq. (Chair) 
    Michael A. Powell, Esq. serves as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Climate at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. A graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law, Michael Powell, Esq. comes to UWM from Central ...<< MORE >>

NBGSA Scholarly Journal: Call and Response

NBGSA SCHOLARLY JOURNAL: CALL AND RESPONSE 

    The mission of Call and Response: The Scholarly Journal of the National Black Graduate Student Association is to provide an outlet for publication of scholarly works produced by black graduate students. We have chosen the name Call and Response because this rhetorical ...<< MORE >>

Chicago Council Black Law Student Association Kaplan Prep Course Scholarship

CHICAGO COUNCIL BLACK LAW STUDENT ASSOCIATION KAPLAN PREP COURSE SCHOLARSHIP 

    On Friday, February 29th, the CCBLSA (Chicago Council Black Law Students Association) Annual Gala is taking place at the Ritz Carlton Chicago. In conjunction with that ceremony, CCBLSA will be awarding a Kaplan LSAT Prep Course to ...<< MORE >>

Women of Yale University Community Featured in Women of a New Tribe Exhibition

WOMEN OF YALE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY FEATURED IN WOMEN OF A NEW TRIBE EXHIBITION 

    On 25 February 2008, The Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale University will open the WOMEN OF A NEW TRIBE exhibition. This exhibition which has been called a photographic celebration of the spiritual and physical ...<< MORE >>

Sisters of the Academy Upcoming Elections

SISTERS OF THE ACADEMY UPCOMING ELECTIONS 

    Hello Sisters, this is the time for us to keep our organization growing through its leadership and focus. We are preparing for our 2008-2010 elections. Please visit our website www.sistersoftheacademy.org to familiarize yourselves with our leadership positions. 

    We are asking that ...<< MORE >>

Workshops on Quasi-Experimenal Design and Analysis

WORKSHOPS ON QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND ANALYSIS 

    With generous financial support of the Spencer foundation, Professors Tom Cook of Northwestern University and Will Shadish of University of California, Merced, will be leading two workshops in the summer of 2008 on the design and analysis of practical quasi-experiments for ...<< MORE >>

Oklahoma State University Associate/Full Professor American Studies

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERITY ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR – AMERICAN STUDIES

The American Studies program at Oklahoma State University – Stillwater invites applications for a senior-rank position. The candidate’s work may be in any field. Ph.D. in American Studies or a related interdisciplinary field highly desirable. Significant publication record, ...<< MORE >>

Southern Education Foundation Leadership Initiative & Research Fellowship

SOUTHERN EDUCATION FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE & RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

Unique Leadership Development Opportunities for Highly Motivated and Talented Students: (1) The Southern Education Foundation's 2008 Education Leadership Initiative and (2) Southern Education Foundation Program & Research Fellowship

~In 2004, the Southern Education Foundation ...<< MORE >>

2008 Summer Research Internship on Poverty and Adolescent Risk

2008 SUMMER RESEARCH INTERNSHIP ON POVERTY AND ADOLESCENT RISK 

    The School of Public Health in the University of Alabama at Birmingham is offering a summer research internship for students interested in studying neighborhood poverty and its impact on adolescent behavior. Students who participate in the internship, which ...<< MORE >>

SOTA: 2008 Pathways in Higher Education Panel Discussion

SOTA: 2008 PATHWAYS IN HIGHER EDUCATION PANEL DISCUSSION 

     Join us for the 2008 Pathways in Higher Education: Women in Academia Panel Discussion held on April 3, 2008.
 
    The College of New Rochelle (CNR), School of New Resources, Co-op City and Cultivating Our Sisterhood International Association, Inc. (COSIA) are ...<< MORE >>

Next Issue: February 25, 2008

Next Issue: February 25, 2008

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THE WEEKLY DIGEST IS BACK!

Greetings NBGSA Supporters! After a semester hiatus, the NBGSA Weekly Digest has returned. We have utilized this past semester to establish a stronger infrastructure for NBGSA, which made it necessary for us to put the Weekly Digest on hold. The digest highlights key NBGSA information, and spotlights ...<< MORE >>

REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 20TH ANNUAL NBGSC!

The 2008 National Black Graduate Student Conference (NBGSC), Brilliance in Black, will convene from Wednesday, March 12-16, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. We have set lofty goals for our 20th anniversary event and have worked diligently to generate the largest attendance in recent memory. Below, you will find conference ...<< MORE >>

THE JANUARY EDITION OF THE VOICE IS AVAILABLE ONLINE TODAY

The latest issue of our quarterly newsletter, The Voice, is available online at nbgsa.org/media/. The issue includes a “State of the Association” report, regional conference recaps, an alumni update, and an article about the Frederick Douglas Teaching Scholars Program. We hope you enjoy it!
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NBGSA IS ON FACEBOOK! CHECK US OUT!

The 2007-2008 Leadership Team has established several Facebook groups to enhance member communication. See which group(s) pertain to you.

NBGSA Chapter Presidents
National Black Graduate Student Association
Southern Region
Western Region
Northeast Region
North Central Region

If you are interested in joining one of these groups, please ...<< MORE >>

EDUCATION PIONEERS

Do you envision a career after graduate school making a difference? There is no better opportunity than to use graduate and professional skills to impact urban education reform. Education Pioneers is a national nonprofit that offers Graduate Students the opportunity to make an impact in urban education by completing mission ...<< MORE >>

NATIONAL HIV/AIDS TESTING MOBILIZATION CAMPAIGN

The Office of HIV/AIDS Policy (OHAP) with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services funds the National HIV Testing Mobilization Campaign. Our goal with the Campaign is to identify national, regional and local conferences as well as other events at which we can promote the Centers for Disease ...<< MORE >>

WEAR YOUR COLORS UPLIFT OUR YOUTH

UniTee Design is an ethnic empowerment and youth enrichment enterprise on a mission: to rebuild Black Unity in our schools and communities through the support, funding and development of more effective educational opportunities for our children.

We're mobilizing more momentum every day. To maximize the mission, we ...<< MORE >>

JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE FACULTY JOB POSTINGS

The following faculty positions in the Department of Public Management are available at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a senior college of the City University of New York. The position descriptions and required qualifications appear first, more general information applying to all positions follows. Review of applications will begin ...<< MORE >>

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY FACULTY POSITION POSTING

Rochester Institute of Technology
Kate Gleason College of Engineering
Department of Microsystems Engineering
76 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623

JOB TITLE and RANK: Wiedman Professorship PC # 9170 IRC#14753
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MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP & VISITING SCHOLAR POSITION

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) provides at least two Underrepresented Minority Dissertation Fellowships and one Underrepresented Minority Visiting Scholar position. The Underrepresented Minority Dissertation Fellowship is for a one-year contract for $30,000 plus benefits, with teaching responsibilities of one course per semester. It is for individuals who have ...<< MORE >>

MINORITY RESILIENCY AND LEGACY OF DISASTER CALL FOR PAPERS

Call for manuscripts for a peer-reviewed book: Minority Resiliency and the Legacy of Disaster

Editors: Jason D. Rivera (Rowan University) and DeMond S. Miller (Rowan University).

Minority Resiliency and the Legacy of Disaster discusses race, class, ethnicity, nationality, and gender, and how these factors have ...<< MORE >>

SISTER OF THE ACADEMY WRITING RETREAT REGISTRATION

You have heard about the SOTA Writing Retreat. You’ve even marked the date (April 10-13th) and location (Danbury, CT) on your calendar. Now all you need is the registration information.

The Sisters of the Academy Writing Retreat is designed to assist participants with ...<< MORE >>

2008 SUMMER PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP AT TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY-SAN MARCOS

The Summer Predoctoral Fellowship program supports the Texas State 2004-2009 University Strategic Plan's call for an "increasingly diverse student body" by enhancing "the recruitment and retention rates of African-American and Hispanic/Latino faculty". The fellowship program will contribute to the achievement of this goal by inviting doctoral candidates at other institutions ...<< MORE >>

DISCOVERY CHANNEL CASTING CALL

The Discovery Channel is developing new shows and is looking to cultivate a talent pool of new hosts culled from a variety of experts and backgrounds. We are especially keen to find minority applicants and hope that you can spread the word throughout NBGSA on this opportunity!
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Next Issue: February 4, 2008

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