WKU Scholarship

Western Kentucky University Alumni Association’s Society of African American Alumni is offering a scholarship for African American students who plan to attend WKU. This scholarship is worth $1000 per academic year and is renewable for four years. Criteria include an ACT of 20 or above, GPA of 3.0 or higher, and an essay. Check with your High School Guidance office.

Applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2012.

Director of the Black Cultural Center: Berea College

The Director of the Black Cultural Center designs programs and services focusing on the personal, social, and leadership development of African American students and promoting their retention and academic success. The Director is a crucial reason why African American students at Berea graduate at or above the rate of all other domestic students. The Director also works to promote interracial education and understanding among all Bereans.

Successful applicants will hold a master’s degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education, or another appropriate field; leadership experience working with students in a multicultural setting; and strong organization and communication skills. Essential personal qualities include initiative, flexibility, creativity, collaboration, and strong commitment to student development, engagement, and success.

Application materials include completion of the Berea College application for employment, a detailed letter of interest, a current professional resume, and three references. Applicants should submit these materials to the Office of People Services, CPO 2189, Berea, KY 40404 by January 15, 2012. Review of candidates will begin in late January, 2012, and continue until the position is filled.

University of Kentucky Accelerated BS/BA/MD Program

The B.S./B.A./M.D. Program is a highly selective program developed for a small group of exceptional high school students who plan to pursue a career in medicine. Students accepted into the program will complete a B.S. or B.A. in Biology as well as an M.D. degree in only seven years. While there is no guarantee of admission to the UK College of Medicine, meeting the minimum B.S./B.A./M.D. program expectations, exceptional performance on the MCAT, demonstrated maturity, and continued commitment to the medical field will make students very competitive applicants for admission.

What are the benefits of the B.S./B.A./M.D. Program? This program offers a number of benefits including critical and personalized academic and career advising from select undergraduate faculty, medical school faculty, and professional advisors. Students will be exposed to cutting edge research in the Department of Biology as well as the UK College of Medicine. There are opportunities to meet with or shadow specific practicing physicians in a student’s field of interest. Also, students have access to knowledgeable medical school administration for guidance in regards to the admissions process.

How do I apply for the B.S./B.A./M.D. Program? In order to be eligible to apply for the B.S./B.A./M.D. Program, you must have a minimum of a 31 ACT score or 1360 SAT (M+CR) score and a 3.75 unweighted GPA. The first step to apply for the B.S./B.A./M.D. Program is to submit your general UK Admissions application (www.applyuk.com) or Common Application (www.commonapp.org), and declare biology as your major. Then, you will need to submit the application and essay for the UK competitive academic scholarships (www.uky.edu/AcademicScholarships/files/AcadSchApp.pdf).

Check the box under “College Information” to indicate you are applying for the B.S./M.D. Program. The final step would be to write a supplemental B.S./B.A./M.D. personal essay and submit this with the competitive academic scholarship application (postmarked no later than January 13, 2012). The B.S./B.A./M.D. personal essay (one page maximum) should describe the following:

-Your high school or community activities, leadership positions, special awards, work experiences, and other interests;
-Why you want to become a physician; and
-Why you are interested in the B.S./B.A./M.D. program at the University of Kentucky.

Please visit the B.S./B.A./M.D. Program website at www.mc.uky.edu/meded/bsmd/ for more information. If you have questions, please contact us at BSMDINFO-L@lsv.uky.edu or 859-257-5091.

1890 National Scholars Program

The USDA and the eighteen 1890 Historically Black Land Grant Institutions are offering the 1890 National Scholars Program. This program offers scholarships for students to attend one of the eighteen Historically Black Land Grant Institutions and study agriculture, food, natural resource and related disciplines. Criteria include: a U.S. Citizen, an entering freshman, have a high school diploma or GED, have a GPA of 3.0 or better, SAT of 1500 or better or ACT of 21 or better, and demonstrate leadership and community service. A list of the eighteen eligible schools and fields of study are available in the guidance office, along with additional information and an application.

The deadline to apply is February 1, 2012.

Commonwealth Honors Academy

Murray State is pleased to announce that next summer’s Commonwealth Honors Academy will be held June 9th through June 30th, 2012. Upon completion of the program, students will receive 6 hours of university studies.

They will have the opportunity to take six additional hours of tuition-free university courses at Murray State during their senior year. They will be awarded a 4-year, $2,000 per year, housing scholarship at Murray State University. To qualify, the student must have completed their junior year of high school, have a composite ACT of approximately 25, and have at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Other credentials such as community involvement, class ranking, and teacher recommendations are also taken into consideration. The application packets can be found at http://www.murraystate.edu/cha .

The deadline to apply is March 1, 2012. For more information please contact Lori Rogers at 270-809-3166 or lrogers@murraystate.edu.

Holidays at Shaker Village

Harrodsburg, Kentucky

This season, Shaker Village will bustle with light-hearted moments that remind us of long-ago winter days filled with wonder and laughter. Make time to delight in life’s simple gifts with family and friends, as lively music, merriment and candlelight illuminate the village. Shaker Village is closed December 24 & 25.

Holiday Lunches-Daily | 11:30 AM - 2 PM | $25 | Reservations necessary - 859-734-5411 x360

Teas-Saturdays Only | 3 PM - 4:30 PM | $11.95 | Reservations necessary - 859-734-5411 x360

Gifts-Daily | 10 AM - 4:30 PM | No Admission Necessary

Jingle Bell Shuttle-Daily | 11 AM - 2:30 PM | No Admission Necessary

Christmas Tours & Music-Daily | 10 AM - 4 PM | Free with Holiday Lunches -or- Included in tour admission - $7 Ages 13 & Above, $3 Ages 6-12, Free 5 & Under

All Day | The Shaker Christmas Tree | Centre Family Dwelling-String popcorn and cranberries, make paper chains and help decorate the Centre Family Dwelling Christmas tree.

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Shaker Christmas Traditions Guided Tour | Centre Family Dwelling-For the Shakers, Christmas was a day of reconciliation, forgiveness and charity. It was a time for giving and forgiving. This guided tour through Centre Family will explore 19th century Shaker Christmas customs.

Saturdays & Sundays | Holiday Music Series | Centre Family Dwelling-Weekends will come alive with festive melodies from regional musicians.

Illuminated Evenings-Friday & Saturday Nights, Beginning December 9 | No Admission Necessary

Dates & Times: Nov 25 - Dec 31, 2011
Location: 3501 Lexington Rd.,
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill,
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Phone: (800) 734-5611
Email: info@shakervillageky.org
www.shakervillageky.org

Owensboro Winter Wonderland at Riverpark

Check out the Fun

* Free Mondays

* Skate rental on-site

* Giant movie screen showing your favorite holiday movies

* Snow activities

* 25 ft. Christmas tree

Enjoy Pizza, popcorn, nachos, soft hot pretzels, funnel cakes, hot dogs, cotton candy, hot chocolate, coffee, Holiday spirits and more...

Plus thousands of twinkling lights!

www.riverparkcenter.com/events/winter-wonderland.html

Christmas at the Galt House

We cannot wait for you to join in all of the festive fun!

Experience the wondrous world of Christmas magic at the Christmas at the Galt House Hotel. Your Christmas fantasy begins with the return of the bigger and better KaLightoscope Attraction featuring 11 themed areas! Step into the enchantment of the brand new Christmas Village featuring the Snow Fairy Castle attraction. Plus, take in the heart-warming "Colors of the Season" Holiday dinner show that will put the real spirit of Christmas in your heart. You will not want to miss your opportunity to unlock the magic of Christmas at Kentucky's best Christmas event!

KaLightoscope Christmas Ticket Prices:
•KaLightoscope Christmas attraction
•New Christmas Village with Snow Fairy Castle Attraction
•New Learning Center
•Mistletoe Marketplace
$9.99 Children (5-12 years)
$15.99 Adults (Monday-Friday)
$17.99 Adults (Saturday & Sunday)
Children ages 4 and under Free
Seniors (55+) $2.00 off (Retail rates only)
Active and Retired Military: Free and $9.99 per ticket for each immediate family member
Where to buy tickets?:
The Kentucky Center:
Local: 502-584-7777
Outside Area: 1-800-775-7777
501 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY, or kentuckycenter.org.

Standard fees apply. No fees apply when purchasing at the Kentucky Center Box Office in person.

Southern Lights

The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation presents

Southern Lights: Spectacular Sights on Holiday Nights!

At the Kentucky Horse Park November 18 through December 31, 2011

Admission: (includes The Horse, in the International Museum of the Horse)

Personal Vehicle - Sunday through Thursday - $15

Personal Vehicle - Friday & Saturday - $20

Extended Van - $30

Limousine - $30

Mini-bus - $50

School bus - $75

Motorcoach - $125

NOTE: Complimentary passes will be accepted Sunday through Thursday ONLY

Employment Opportunity!

National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) affiliate of The Council of State Governements (CSG)

JOB TITLE: Technology Analyst

DUTIES: Position provides technical assistance and support for the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), a nationally adopted mutual aid compact that is administered by the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA).

The Technology Analyst provides updates to the EMAC website (www.emacweb.org) and is responsible for the maintenance of the online EMAC training system (to include new course development and course maintenance). Assists EMAC Member State personnel with website and EMAC Operations System capabilities, responds to website questions and issues from stakeholders. Coordinates speakers and facilitators for webinars as well as conducts, records, and posts webinars to EMAC website. Maintains social media outlets related to EMAC. Assists and develops graphics and technical aspects of documents and the EMAC website to include PowerPoints, training material, and EMAC brochures. Develops and implements national electronic surveys and coordinates data collection and analysis.

Provides supplemental staff support for the EMAC Committee, EMAC Executive Task Force, and the EMAC Advisory Group. Provides support for training program and national meetings. Works on special projects and has other duties as assigned.

The Technology Analyst stays on the forefront of new technologies and seeks opportunities to integrate into EMAC programs and activities.

EDUCATION:Bachelor’s degree in related field.

EXPERIENCE: Must have demonstrated proficiency multi-media applications, HTML 5, Microsoft applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint), web-based applications, and publication layout software. Must have excellent technical writing skills and have the ability to gather, analyze and interpret data. Must be highly organized, a critical thinker, good listener and problem solver. Must be able to function independently and as part of a team in fast paced environment. Travel required.

Apply by January 10, 2012 at http://www.csg.org/contact/employmentopportunities.aspx

Increasing African American Diversity in Archives:

The HistoryMakers Fellowship, Mentoring, Training and Placement Institute

The HistoryMakers is proud to announce the 2nd Increasing African
American Diversity in Archives: The HistoryMakers Fellowship, Mentoring,
Training and Placement Institute, a year -long fellowship (Monday, June
4, 2012 through Saturday June 1, 2013) working in African American
archives. The year will include 3-month immersion training program at The HistoryMakers Chicago location

Applicants must identify their top 3 choices from the following list of
host institutions:

§ Amistad Research Center at Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

[http://www.amistadresearchcenter.org/]

§ Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

[http://avery.cofc.edu/]

§ Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Chicago, IL

[http://www.chipublib.org/branch/details/library/woodson-regional]

§ Franklin Library at Fisk University, Nashville, TN

[http://www.fisk.edu/Academics/Library/SpecialCollections.aspx]

§ The HistoryMakers, Chicago, IL

[http://www.thehistorymakers.com/]

§ Maryland State Archives, Annapolis, MD

[http://www.msa.md.gov/]

§ Mayme A. Clayton Library and Museum, Culver City, CA

[http://www.claytonmuseum.org/]


Please visit The HistoryMakers website and click on the Careers page for
more information: http://www.thehistorymakers.com/aboutus/careers.asp


The HistoryMakers will be accepting applications for the 2012-2013
fellowship program until Tuesday, February 14, 2012. A complete
application packet should be sent to:

Jessica Levy

2012-2013 Archive Fellowship Program

The HistoryMakers

1900 S. Michigan Avenue

Chicago, IL 60616

Tuskegee Airmen Scholaship

Each year the Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation grants scholarship awards to deserving young men and women. Each year the number of available scholarship awards is directly related to income received from investments. Forty (40) awards of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) will be available in 2012. The $1,500.00 awards are for one year only.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be students of accredited high schools who have graduated or will graduate in the school year 2011-2012. Additionally, applying students must have a GPA of at least three points (3.0) on a four-point scale.

Application Procedure: Application forms and instructions may be obtained from high school guidance counselors, the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. website (www.tuskegeeairmen.org), or a Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Chapter. Completed applications must be returned to the nearest Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Chapter on or before January 14, 2012.

•Each applicant must submit a two (2) page essay containing: a biographical sketch, educational aspirations, career goals and an explanation of why financial aid is essential.

•Additionally, the applicant must include a single page essay entitled “The Tuskegee Airmen” which reflects an overview of their history. Essays must be typed, double-spaced with 1-inch margins on 8.5” x 11” paper. Please note, all attachments to application must not exceed 8.5” x 11” in size.

•To validate the financial status of the applicant, a copy of parent(s)’ latest IRS Form 1040 (preferably 2010) through adjusted gross income line must be included in application package. If not required to file Form 1040, provide official alternate source document to verify income, such as statement from Public Social Services, Pensions or SSI.

Selection Procedure: Applications for scholarship assistance received by individual chapters of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. are screened, verified as deemed appropriate, and competitively evaluated. Application files determined worthy of further consideration are forwarded to the Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Selection Committee for National Competition. A scholarship selection committee, composed of several members from each Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Region, evaluates individual applications. Using a scale of one hundred (100) points, the committee considers academic achievement, extra curricular and community activities, relative financial need, recommendations, and both essays to competitively rank applicants.

Notification Procedure: Finalists (selectees and non-selectees) will receive individual notices of final results from the Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors.

Award Payment Certification: Scholarship awardees may enroll in the institution of their choice. Upon completion of enrollment, the school registrar must send verification of enrollment and curriculum to the Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation. When the required verifications have been received, individual award payments, made payable to the student or parent, will be mailed by Wells Fargo Bank, Los Angeles.

Award Payment Limitation: All scholarship awards must be paid within one year from date of selection notification.

Kentucky Child Labor Laws

Age 14 and 15

The following applies to all minors fourteen (14) and fifteen (15) years of age enrolled in school or participating in a home school program.

1. May work three (3) hours per day on a school day, eight (8) hours a day on a non-school day, and up to eighteen (18) hours total in a week when school is in session.

2. May work eight (8) hours per day, forty (40) hours per week when school is not in session for the entire school week.

3. May work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

4. Between June 1 and Labor Day, the minor may work as late as 9:00 p.m.

5. Minors under sixteen (16) years of age may not be employed during regular school hours.

6. See a list of prohibited duties considered hazardous by selecting 803 KAR 1:100 in addition to the list provided below.Age 16 and 17
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The following applies to all minors sixteen (16) and seventeen (17) years old enrolled in school or participating in a home school program.

1. May work six (6) hours a day on a school day; eight (8) hours a day on a non-school day up to thirty (30) hours total in a school week.

2. May work between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. preceding a school day and between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. preceding a non-school day during a school week.

For more information: www.labor.ky.gov/dows/doesam/KCLL/Pages/Child-Labor-Law.aspx

Jack Kent Cooke Award: $50,000 for Grad School

The Graduate Arts Award enables students with exceptional artistic or creative promise and significant financial need to pursue up to three years of study at an accredited U.S. graduate institution.
Awards will be up to $50,000 per year for up to three years of study to fund tuition, room and board, required fees, and books.

To compete for the Graduate Arts Award a candidate must:

* Be a senior or recent graduate (within the last 5 years)
* Complete a bachelor’s degree prior to fall 2012
8 Plan to attend graduate school full-time in fall 2012 at an accredited institution
* Plan to pursue a graduate degree in the visual arts, performing arts, or creative writing
* Have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate coursework for all institutions attended
* Have unmet financial need
* Be nominated by the University of Kentucky
Applications should be complete by Wednesday, January 18, 2012.
For more information about the award, contact Dr. Whitlow, Director of External Scholarships, pat.whitlow@uky.edu, 859-257-4984.