NBGSA Weekly DIgest

2009 NATIONAL BLACK GRADUATE STUDENT CONFERENCE

The 2009 National Black Graduate Student Conference (NBGSC) Engaged…Empowered…Expect It! will convene from Wednesday, March 11-15, 2009 in Houston, Texas. We have set lofty goals for our 21st annual event and have worked diligently to generate the largest attendance in recent memory. Below, you will find conference registration, paper/poster/panel/workshop ...<< MORE >>

JOB OPPORTUNITY: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

The Business Development Engineer implements established engineering procedures for the coordination of new product development as well as providing manufacturing and aftermarket support for existing products.

Job Qualifications

• Education of BSME or equivalent with eight years of applicable aircraft, engine, accessories or industrial product ...<< MORE >>

CALL FOR PAPERS: BLACK GREEK LETTER ORGANIZATIONS (BGLOs)

Twenty years have elapsed since the release of Spike Lee’s now infamous indictment of Black fraternities and sororities in his film School Daze (1988). Since then, the study of Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs) has burgeoned from a small peripheral field to one that has captured both academic and ...<< MORE >>

GIVE A GIFT: BENJAMIN BANNEKER INSTITUTUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Dear Supporter,
I am writing to request your support to assist young African Americans who wish to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.

Genius exists in all the nooks and crannies of our society, in all our people, across every imaginable spectrum. ...<< MORE >>

SCHOLARSHIP: PHOENIX CHAPTER OF NBMBAA

Press Release
Graduate Scholarships from the Phoenix Chapter of the National Black MBA Association and American Express


PHOENIX (August 1, 2008) — The Phoenix Chapter of the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) in association with American Express wish to recognize students who have demonstrated potential to ...<< MORE >>

A WORTHY CAUSE: A COMEDY SHOW TO SUPPORT THE DC COLLEGE AWARENESS INITIATIVE.

Paul Mooney, Dick Gregory, Franklyn Ajaye Perform together for the first time

One Show, One Night Only

Friday, September 19, 2008
DAR Constitution Hall
Washington, DC
8:30 pm

Mr. Dick Gregory is legend in his own time. A brilliant comedian, leading civil rights activist, ...<< MORE >>

JOB OPPORTUNITIES: FOUR TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY.

The Department of Psychology at The University of Alabama anticipates openings for four tenure-track faculty positions at the assistant professor level starting August 16, 2009, subject to availability of funding. Two openings each are in Psychology-Law and Developmental Science. Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research mentoring, and development ...<< MORE >>

JOB OPPORTUNITY: COORDINATOR, RETENTION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES MULTICULTURAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

Department of Multicultural Programs & Services African American Student Affairs
Coordinator, Retention Programs and Services
Reports to: Director, African American Student Affairs
FTE: 1.0 FTE @ 12 months

Purpose of Position:

As a unit of Multicultural Programs and Services (MPS), African American Student Affairs (AASA) ...<< MORE >>

DISSERTATION SCHOLARSHIP: MYNETRESEARCH DOCTORAL PRIZE

I wanted to make you and the students of your doctoral association aware of an awards competition MyNetResearch is conducting, to provide support to doctoral students.

We will award three prizes of $1,000 for three outstanding paper entries submitted by doctoral students from any discipline, and country. ...<< MORE >>

DISSERTATION ASSISTANCE: CREDIT CARD USE AMONG AMERICANS

Greetings Ladies and Gentlemen:

We are conducting a survey on credit card usage for our Applied Business Analysis class project and you are invited to participate in this survey. Your opinion is very important to us. The main objective of the survey is to examine issues related ...<< MORE >>

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: BLACK IN AMERICA OCCATIONAL PUBLICATION

Jerlando F. L. Jackson, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, Executive Director
Chance W. Lewis, Ph.D., Texas A&M University, Deputy Director for Research

Call for Proposals-Occasional Paper Series Publication

Black in America: A Scholarly Response to the CNN Documentary
The Center for African American Research ...<< MORE >>

JOB OPPORTUNITIES: RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (2 OPENINGS) ROBERT WOOD FOUNDATION

Research Associate (2 openings)
Research & Evaluation (Two-year renewable term appointments)

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation located in Princeton, NJ, is the nation’s largest philanthropy devoted exclusively to health and health care. For more than 35 years the Foundation has brought its experience, commitment and a rigorous, ...<< MORE >>

GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP @ NIH SUMMITT

Grant Writing Workshop - December 15, 2008 @ the NIH Summit
December 14-18
"TheScience of Eliminating Health Disparities"

Click the link below for the full conference program and registration
info. www.blsmeetings.net/2008healthdisparitiessummit/reg.cfm

NIH
Grant Process and Review
Purpose: Mastering the NIH Grants Process ...<< MORE >>

DISSERTATION AWARD: AERA DISSERTATION GRANT

Dear Doctoral Students:

I encourage you to think about submitting a proposal for an AERA Dissertation Grant.

The next deadline is August 29.

I was a beneficiary of the program when I was a student, and it provided me with financial support and ...<< MORE >>

RESEARCH ASSISTANCE: AFRICAN AMERICAN STEPMOTHER STUDY

Greetings,

I am writing to invite you to take part in a future research study. The primary goal of the research is to examine the specific experiences of African American Stepmothers. At this time, I am interested in collecting the names and contact information of potential participants. ...<< MORE >>

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REGISTER TODAY!! 2009 National Black Graduate Student Conference

The 2009 National Black Graduate Student Conference (NBGSC) Engaged…Empowered…Expect It! will convene from Wednesday, March 11-15, 2009 in Houston, Texas. We have set lofty goals for our 21st annual event and have worked diligently to generate the largest attendance in recent memory. Below, you will find conference registration, paper/poster/panel/workshop ...<< MORE >>

2009 NATIONAL BLACK GRADUATE STUDENT CONFERENCE

The 2009 National Black Graduate Student Conference (NBGSC) Engaged…Empowered…Expect It! will convene from Wednesday, March 11-15, 2009 in Houston, Texas. We have set lofty goals for our 21st annual event and have worked diligently to generate the largest attendance in recent memory. Below, you will find conference registration, paper/poster/panel/workshop ...<< MORE >>

2008 NBGSA REGIONAL CONFERENCES SET

The NBGSA Regional Conferences serve as an opportunity for our membership to gather together and share ideas about chapter activities, institutional issues and concerns, and information sharing. This is a perfect way for potential members to familiarize themselves with NBGSA services and get excited about the national conference. For ...<< MORE >>

NBGSA AND NBLSA AT 2008 CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS WEEKEND

Last year NBLSA invited the members of the Alliance for Black Graduate Student Associations to join them for an exciting weekend of fun and fellowship during the Congressional Black Caucus Weekend in Washington, DC.

This year marks the second NBLSA invitation to this important event. Member associations from ...<< MORE >>

INFORMATION ON STARTING NEW CHAPTERS ON YOUR CAMPUS

The NBGSA Leadership team understands that our chapters are an integral part of our structure and success. The association is dedicated to assuring that our chapters and members foster their local environment in such a way that allows them to participate in national initiatives. The following guidelines provide you ...<< MORE >>

THE AUGUST EDITION OF THE VOICE IS AVAILABLE ONLINE TODAY

The latest issue of our quarterly newsletter, The Voice, is available online at http://nbgsa.org/media/. The issue includes leadership team introductions, conference recaps, an alumni update, and upcoming conference information. We hope you enjoy it!

If you are interested in submitting an article for the next quarterly newsletter, ...<< MORE >>

SURVEY PARTICIPATION: AFRICAN AMERICAN MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS FOR DEGREE COMPLETION, FACTORS THAT IMPEDE SUCCESS, AND SUCCESSFUL RETENTION EFFORTS

Deadline: August 31st

Dear Doctoral Degree Graduate,

I am Linda G. Knight, a Ph.D. candidate at Florida A&M University in the College of Education and Department of Educational Leadership and Human Services. My dissertation study is designed to look at factors that motivate African American students ...<< MORE >>

CALL FOR PAPERS/PRESENTATIONS: THE FIFTEENTH NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

“Holistically: Reclaiming Your Greatness”
RUST COLLEGE
HOLLY SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI
JANUARY 16-17, 2009

The AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE is issuing a call for papers/presentations for its 15th National Conference, scheduled for January 16-17, 2009. The Conference is ...<< MORE >>

CALL FOR WORKSHOP PROPOSALS: FATHERS & FAMILIES COALITION OF AMERICA

Fathers & Families Coalition of America

Announcing National Call for Workshop Proposals - Due August 31, 2008
Join us for our 10th Annual National Fatherhood & Families Conference
March 1-4, 2009

Announcing our 10th Annual National Fatherhood and Families Conference 2009 Call for Papers. The deadline ...<< MORE >>

SAVE THE DATE: A SOCIAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE AT THE NEW SCHOOL

Wednesday – Friday, October 29-31,2008
A Social Research Conference at The New School
Free Inquiry at Risk:
Universities in Dangerous Times


Agenda

Join us in commemorating the 75th anniversary of the University in Exile, a haven for European scholars fleeing persecution under ...<< MORE >>

DISSERTATION ASSISTANCE: 20 AFRICAN AMERICAN STEPMOTHERS ONLINE DISCUSSION GROUP

My name is Ka Rae Powers Carey. I am in the process of collecting data for my dissertation. I have the need for 20 African American Stepmothers to participate in an on line discussion group. The women must be legally married, parenting African American Stepchildren, and have access to the ...<< MORE >>

POSITION OPENING: COMPUTER SYSTEMS MANAGER

Job Description
The Senior Application Architect-Developer will ensure that Web-based architecture, development, and maintenance of Identity and Access management solutions are accomplished using the best possible solutions, while meeting the business requirements of FISA and its end user agencies. The candidate will also ensure that the applications (FMS/ADV3) ...<< MORE >>

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: POSTDOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENRICHMENT AWARD FOR SCIENTISTS

The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology

Postdoctoral Professional Development and Enrichment Award 2008 for Underrepresented Minority Scientists

(6 Individual Awards Available)

~ CALL FOR APPLICATIONS ~

JULY 18, 2008 – AUGUST 8, 2008

****** _ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS ONLY_ ******

The Federation of ...<< MORE >>

BOOK TALK: BLACK FACULTY LEARN TO PLAY THE TENURE GAME – AND WIN

For an African American scholar, who may be the lone minority in a department, navigating the tenure minefield can be a particularly harrowing process. Kerry Ann Rockquemore and Tracey Laszloffy go beyond standard professional resources to serve up practical advice for black faculty intent on playing—and winning—the tenure game. ...<< MORE >>

THE NATIONAL HIV/AIDS TESTING COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION CAMPAIGN GEARS UP FOR 2008-2009

Greetings Friends and Colleagues:

I trust that my mail finds you well and in good spirits. You may recall that I’m the HIV/AIDS Regional Resource Coordinator for Federal Region V-Chicago (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI). I coordinate The National HIV/AIDS Testing Community Mobilization Campaign, funded ...<< MORE >>

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INTRODUCING THE 2008-2009 NBGSA EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM

We are excited to introduce the 2008-2009 National Black Graduate Student Association Leadership.

President Nameka R. Bates, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Vice President for Administrative Affairs Darren Kelly, University of Texas at Austin
Vice President for Conference Affairs Dorothy Hines, North Carolina Central University
Vice President for ...<< MORE >>

Congratulations 2008 NBGSC Paper and Poster Competition Winners

The Poster and Paper Competition is one of the many highlights of the gathering of Black graduate students across the country. Students who are interested in submitting papers or posters for competition submit their work prior to conference and the Call and Response editorial board scores and awards the winning ...<< MORE >>

NBGSC 2008 CORPORATE/INSTITUTIONAL SPONSORS

Scholar Level – Howard University

Doctoral Level – Morgan State University

Master’s Level – University of Michigan

Associate’s Level – HIV Prevention Campaign & Rush University Medical School

Patron Level – Urban League of Chicago

...<< MORE >>

NBGSC GRADUATE & CAREER FAIR

THANKS TO THE PARTICIPANTS

Augustana College
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Eastern Illinois University
Emory University
Erickson Institute
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida State University
Maricopa Community Colleges
Marquette University
Miami University of Ohio
National Academy of Sciences
Norfolk State University
Robert Morris College
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rockhurst University ...<< MORE >>

REPRESENT YOUR SCHOOL

INSTITUTIONS REPRESENTED AT THE 2008 NBGSC

Alabama A&M University
Alabama State University
American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University Washington DC
Arizona State University
Auburn University
Augustana College
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Carnegie Mellon University
Eastern Illinois University
Emory University
Erickson Institute
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida ...<< MORE >>

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: AEA/DU GRADUATE EDUCATION DIVERSITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Deadline: August 1, 2008

The AEA/DU Graduate Education Diversity Internship Program is a partnership between The American Evaluation Association and Duquesne University School of Education. We invite graduate students from groups traditionally under-represented in the field who are interested in evaluation to submit applications for the fourth cohort, ...<< MORE >>

MCNAIR RESEARCH ASSISTANCE: BLACK, FEMALE, EDUCATED AND SINGLE.

Topic:
Black, Female, Educated and Single: Why Have 70 Percent of African-American Women Between the Ages of 20-40 Never Been Married?

If you (or someone you know) are:

Black

Female

Single

And between the ages of 20-40

WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR/THEIR ...<< MORE >>

CALL FOR PAPERS: ACADEMIC EXCHANGE QUARTERLY

Academic Exchange Quarterly
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Focus:
This focus of this issue is on the process of learning. Submitted topics may address questions such as those presented below:

1. What does it mean "to learn"?
2. What kinds of teaching strategies maximize student ...<< MORE >>

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: DILEMMAS OF BLACK FACULTY AT U.S. PREDOMINATELY WHITE INSTITUTIONS

Dilemmas of Black Faculty at U.S. Predominantly White Institutions: Issues in the Post-Multicultural Era
Edited by Sharon E. Moore, Rudolph Alexander, Jr., Anthony J. Lemelle, Jr.

Black faculty members are numerically underrepresented in the professorate. They are often clustered on some of the historically Black colleges and universities ...<< MORE >>

POSITION OPENING: VICE PRESIDENT FOR LEARNING AND STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

Position Title:

 Vice President for Learning and Student Development

Department:

 VP for Learning and Student Development

Requirements:


Doctorate degree in higher education or related field required; minimum of 5 to 7 years of successful innovative senior level educational ...<< MORE >>

POSITION OPENING: ASSOCIATE STAFF ANALYST (CITY OF NEW YORK)

Job Description

Under the direction of the Director of Training and Education, the Systems Trainer’s responsibilities will include: Preparing and conducting training in City Financial Management System (FMS) and other FISA-supported application systems; Designing, developing and maintaining appropriate educational curricula and instructional materials for various users of FMS and ...<< MORE >>

BROTHERS OF THE ACADEMY: THINK TANK 2008 October 1-4th

A function of the Center for African American Research and Policy, a national non-profit entity, grew from the Brothers of the Academy, a network of African American scholars, with purpose of engaging scholars with African communities for the development, dissemination, and application of solutions to improve the quality of life ...<< MORE >>

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