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Monday, April 29, 2013
APQC's 2013 Knowledge Management Conference April 29, 2013
Join us for APQC’s 18th Annual Knowledge Management Conference happening May 2-3, 2013 in Houston at the Houstonian Hotel. We will be exploring the knowledge and knowledge processes organizations are using to boost creativity, innovation, and competitiveness. Hear stories from these organizations: Accenture, APQC, Aspen Technology, Conoco Phillips, Deloitte Touche, EDP Renewables, Ernst & Young, ExxonMobil, Kraft Food Groups, Marathon Oil, Nalco, Northrop Grumman, Petrobras SA, Pfizer Global Supply, and Unisys. Visit www.apqc.org/kmconf13 for conference and pre-conference workshop details.
The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa 111 North Post Oak Lane Houston, Texas 77024
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Ask 4 More Workshop: Resource for young professional women hosted by Levo-Houston. 7 p.m., Mercer, 1000 Main, Suite 2800. Program: Lean into your career by asking for more. Cost: Free. Website: https://mightybell.com/spaces/15206/posts/154993.
The After Hours Network: 6-8 p.m., Little Napoli Italian Cuisine, 6445 Westheimer. Speaker: Harold Mangum. Topic: Improve your memory capacity. Cost: $15. Information: www.afterhoursnetwork.com.
Solo-Preneuring - Earning a Living Without a Job: Hosted by Leisure Learning Unlimited. 6:30-9:30 p.m., 2990 Richmond, sixth floor. Program: Establish multiple sources of creative income and chart your own path to success. Cost: $40, plus $20 for optional manual. Information: www.llu.com or 713-529-4414.
April 30, 2013 Norris Conference Center/Houston City Centre In the Heart of the Energy Corridor! Recruit for: Engineering (all disciplines), Civil, Structural, Chemical, Energy, Defense, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Design, Manufacturing, Construction Mgmt,
Environmental, Project Mgmt, Site Engrs, Transportation Engrs, Architectural, Industrial, Waste Water, Stress, Production, Utilities, Power, Traffic, Nuclear, Maintenance Engrs, Electronics, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Quality, Process, Drilling, Piping, Controls, Software, Systems, Technicians and related fields. Job Seekers watch for updates on opportunities available.
Services Cooperative Association: Business building breakfast. 7:15-8:30 a.m., H.E.S.S. Club, 5430 Westheimer. Speaker: Randy Lawton, Ongyon. Topic: Tranformational change. Cost: $22 with reservations, $30 without reservations. Reservations: 713-932-7495, ext. 48.
Supercharging Your Facebook Marketing: Hosted by Leisure Learning Unlimited. 10 a.m.-noon, 2990 Richmond, sixth floor. Cost: Free. Information: www.llu.com or 713-529-4414.
FPA Houston Foundation Golf Tournament – May 1, 2013
The 6th Annual FPA of Houston Foundation Golf Classic will be held Wednesday, May 1st at the Golf Club at Cinco Ranch in Katy, TX. Registration for the tournament will include entry into all events, 18 holes of golf, riding cart, lunch, dinner and various awards. There will be an awards presentation and dinner directly after golf at the golf club. Silent auction at event will benefit Skills4Living.
The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch 23030 Cinco Ranch Blvd. Katy, TX 77450
Ace Hardware Discovery Day – May 1, 2013
Ace Hardware is looking to grow and we are focusing our growth in Houston! We will be having a Discovery Day on Wednesday, May 1st from 10am-12pm at the Holiday Inn on John F. Kennedy Blvd. to discuss the ownership opportunities in the Houston market. You will also learn about our incentive program and the support we offer in opening an Ace store. This is a great opportunity to be your own boss and own your own hardware store. Visit www.myace.com to find out more information or RSVP to dwright@acehardware.com.
Houston Business Executives Lunch Hour Sales Group Meeting
Good day! Houston Business Executives is excited to invite you to our next lunch hour sales group meeting lead by Juan Ortega. We have had good attendance at our meetings and want to see YOU there! Join us and share with a friend.
Location: Little Napoli, 6445 Westheimer Rd., Houston 77057
Cost: No cost to attend launch meeting, but you are responsible for your meal. Also, should you choose to join the group, there are associated membership fees.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Texas Association of Business Brokers: Meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., H.E.S.S. Club, 5430 Westheimer. Cost: $20 for members; $30 for non-members. Reservations: Chris Pitts at tabb@boomerbs.com.
Free Home Buyer Seminar: Hosted by TDECU. 6 p.m., Lake Jackson Civic Center, 333 Texas 332 East. Information: 800-839-1154, ext. 4614.
Do You Have What It Takes To Start A Business?
5/2/2013
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: UH SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77002
Houston Licensed Professional Counselors Association: Meeting. 7-8:30 p.m., Houston Baptist University-Moody campus, library-side entrance. Topic: Building a successful private practice in 2013. Cost: Free for members; $5 nonmembers. Information: 281-243-8401, ext. 6441, or www.houstonlpcassociation.org.
Business Plan Pro – The Financials
5/3/2013
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: UH SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200, Houston, 77002
Residential Remodeling - How to Be Your Own Contractor: Hosted by Leisure Learning Unlimited. 1:30-4:30 p.m., 2990 Richmond, sixth floor. Cost: $55 per person ($90 per couple). Information: www.llu.com or 713-529-4414.
The Realty Investment Club of Houston: Meeting. 8:30 a.m., 4220 Lockfield. Speaker: Tim Herriage. Topic: Putting your real estate investing on autopilot. Cost: Morning session is free for members and first-time guests. Afternoon session is $97. Information: www.richclub.org or 713-947-7424.
Every year, approximately 785,000 Americans suffer a first heart attack. And 470,000 who’ve already had one or more heart attacks have another one. The scary thing is that 25 percent of ALL heart attacks happen “silently,” without clear or obvious symptoms.
Even when symptoms occur, they can be so mild or vague, most people don’t even realize it’s heart-related (unless they are made aware). Four things in particular are the most sinister signs of a silent heart attack. Read more…
Harris County-Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Helps with the Cost of PrescriptionsAs a part of the City of Houston Health Department, AAA has partnered with Social Security to help thousands of individuals in Harris County save money regarding their Medicare prescriptions costs and monthly premiums through a program called Extra HELP or LIL (Low Income Subsidy). Many qualify for this program and other programs that can save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars a year on prescriptions and monthly premiums without changing your current Medicare Prescription Plan. If you or someone you know need assistance with applying or need more detailed information, please contact Harris County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) at: 832.393.4103 or 1.800.213.8471. For more information visit http://www.houstontx.gov/health/Aging/index.html .
Sly Stone, who was the front man for Sly and the Family Stone, has fallen on seriously hard times. The funk and soul legend behind such classic songs as "Family Affair" and "Everyday People" is now homeless, living in a white camper van parked in Los Angeles' rough Crenshaw neighborhood. Read more…
6 Scary Side Effects of Sugar
Americans eat their weight in sugar each year. But too much sugar may increase your risk of a host of diseases that affect your body and mind Read more…
Many a Black person has had the occasion to say, proudly, at some point in their lives, “I have Indian in my family.” It has been known for hundreds of years that Blacks and Indians in the US intermarried extensively, from the East Coast, the South West, the Wild Wild West, and to a small extent, the Northwest.
Tuskegee Airmen Film by George Lucas entitled ("Red Tails)
First Public Promotional Trailer for the feature film RED TAILS. 1944. World War II rages and the fate of the free world hangs in the balance. Meanwhile the black pilots of the experimental Tuskegee…
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Wealth Gaps Rise to Record Highs Between Whites, Blacks, Hispanics
There's a free event coming up Aug. 10 that you should attend if you're able.
Earn $100 or $70 for you and $70 for your teen in learning to eat healthy and lose weight Research Studies
Researchers at the Children’s Nutrition Research Center at the Baylor College of Medicine are recruiting 12-17 year old youth to take part in an 8-session internet program on healthy eating and physical activity.
Gain access to a website from your own home! Watch Maria, Darius, Kyle and Lynn show you how to make healthy food choices and be physically active! Fill out online questionnaires and
The book: Many diabetics are so busy figuring out what they cannot eat that they fail to focus on what they can eat. Food writer and cooking instructor Amy Riolo's mother was a type 2 diabetic, so she saw what that meant from the time she was a teen watching her mother navigate the kitchen and the disease. Riolo was determined to write a cookbook full of flavor and fresh ingredients, not a collection of recipes that required substitutions.
All in all, four of the 10 fastest-growing large cities were in Texas, including McKinney (north of Dallas, ranking fifth), Killeen (north of Austin, ninth) and Fort Worth (10th). North Carolina had a pair of cities in the top 10 fastest growing -- Cary (west of Raleigh, third) and Raleigh (eighth) -- as did California (Roseville, north of Sacramento, which ranked sixth and Irvine, in Orange County, seventh). Fourth-place Gilbert, Ariz., completed the list.
Imagine What You Could Accomplish If You Had A Team Of Experienced Consultants To Help You With Your Specific Business Challenges...
QuickBooks Forum: Free event hosted by Advance Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and Intuit Solutions Provider. 4-6 p.m., Cinco Ranch Branch of Fort Bend County Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy. Discussion: "Proper setup of items for use in sales forms" and "QuickBooks add-ons." Information: Wendy Kelley, 281-395-4488, wendy@hodgsoncpa.com.
The After Hours Network: 6-8 p.m., Little Napoli Italian Cuisine, 6445 Westheimer. Speaker: Ronald Wilshire, motivational speaker and author. Topic: Develop the courage to be who you are. Cost: $15. Information: www.afterhoursnetwork.com.
Importing and Exporting Seminar: Hosted by Leisure Learning Unlimited. 7-9 p.m., 2990 Richmond. Cost: $41-$51. Information: www.llu.com or 713-529-4414.
Wednesday, April 23, 2013
Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair: Tastings, dinners, cooking demonstrations and seminars. April 24-28. Cost: $40-$175. Information and schedule: www.sugarlandwineandfoodaffair.com.
The Houston Inventors Association: Meeting. 7-9 p.m., Bayland Park Community Center Building, 6400 Bissonnet. Speaker: Mike Gillespie of Brite Ideas. Topics: Product design, graphics and invention development. Cost: $5. Information: Otto Glaser, 713-896-9935, or www.inventors.org.
Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston: Free small-business outreach hosted by Katy Indian Cultural Association. 6-7:30 p.m., Cyber Lounge, HCC Katy Campus, 1500 Foxlake. Program: Manuel Gonzalez, district director, U.S. Small Business Administration, will present "Looking For Ways To Expand Your Business?"; Sandra Louvier will talk about "Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Initiatives." Information: rsvp@iaccgh.com.
Services Cooperative Association: Business building breakfast. 7-10:30 a.m., Lakeside Country Club. Program: 31st annual spring trade show and mini-business expo. Cost: $22 with reservations, $30 without reservations. Reservations: 713-932-7495, ext. 48.
31st Annual "Show n Tell n Smile n Sell " EXPO
Feature your products & services at this popular annual event. Perfect for start-up & early stage entrepreneurs wanting increased exposure and/or funding, investors seeking new ventures/ideas, craftsmen, artists, authors, those with gift items or business opportunities & those companies offering products & services to other businesses. Advanced registration gets you a great deal on a display table. This event always sells out fast. Register today for the best price. Become an "exclusive vendor or sponsor" & get your logo on the event site. "Show n Tell n Smile n Sell" Mini EXPO & Trade Show
Free for shoppers after 8:30 am. Others pay for draped display table and breakfast
Conveniently located at The HESS Club, 5430 Westheimer or Beautiful Lakeside Lakeside Country Club, 100 Wilcrest Drive. For directions: http://www.mapquest.com. Final location is available on the event site. Don't miss this popular event!
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Scholarships
Take time to read this article about ivy league colleges
Summer Leadership Program for Talented Black Male College Sophomores
Please forward to all who may benefit from this excellent opportunity for college sophomores (additional information BELOW):
The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is a two summer leadership program for high-achieving African American male college sophomores. Admitted students receive paid internships in their area of interest and participate in seminars, lectures, and roundtable discussions with influential leaders in the public and private sectors. For more information on our program, please visit our website at: http://www.i4rc.org/.
Houston PREP Center for Computational Sciences University of Houston-Downtown One Main Street, Suite 722-South Houston, TX 77002.
For comments, questions, or more applications, please call the PREP Office at 713-221-8686. Further information may be obtained via Internet (http://www.uhd.edu/prep).
--Scripps Institution of Oceanography Invites Student Questions
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography at University of California is inviting questions from K-12 students for their magazine “Explorations.” The next issue will cover the aftermath of the oil leak in the Gulf and what can be learned not only about its ecological consequences but about what we need to better monitor such spills and to share scientific data in a timely manner. Questions on these topics will be put to the scientists taking part in this research. More information is available at http://explorations.ucsd.edu/Voyager/Voyager_QA/Submit/.
The Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge is a program that educates and empowers students and teachers nationwide to become “Agents of Change” in identifying and solving environmental problems. The national sustainability challenge encourages all students, from kindergarten through twelfth grade, to team up with their classmates to create replicable solutions to environmental issues in their schools, community and world. More information is available at http://siemens.discoveryeducation.com/.
Mercer offers summer internship programs within several lines of business. An internship at Mercer can give you a head start on your career. Program highlights include: A paid internship within one of Mercer's key business segments at one of our locations across the US A first-hand experience of life as an analyst at Mercer A mentor to provide support and guidance Job shadowing to learn more
We'll help you raise your ACT score and help you navigate the admissions process. Our free practice tests, admissions seminars, sample classes, and other events are designed to give you a competitive edge in the college admissions process. Free ACT Practice Tests provided by Kaplan at Victory University located at 255 N. Highland Street, Memphis, TN. Live Online Events ACT Strategies To Raise
Charles Rangel program - go to this awesome website! www.rangelprogram.org I worked on the Hill for a Congressman in DC ... it was a wonderful experience...contact your local congressperson now in January about Summer internships...some are unpaid but if work hard and do well...not only do you learn a lot and make a lot of great friends... great resume booster and you will likely end up with a reference from one of the 435 Congresspersons...or 100 Senators...for your next job or school application from the internship!
This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in attending graduate school and working for the State Department! The program also includes summer internships on Capitol Hill and at a U.S. Embassy abroad. .
PLEASE PASS THIS ALONG... -------------------------------- The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for its 2011 graduate fellowships. The Rangel Program seeks applicants who are interested in promoting positive change in the world as Foreign Service Officers for the U.S. Department of State. The fellowship is open to undergraduate seniors and recent graduates who want to begin two-year master’s programs in the fall of 2011.
In March 2011, the program will select twenty Rangel Fellows who will receive up to $90,000 in benefits over two years to fund tuition, mandatory fees, and living expenses for completion of two-year master's degrees, as well as summer internships to promote professional development. Fellows may use the fellowship to fund graduate studies of international affairs or a related subject such as public administration, business administration or public policy at U.S. universities. Those who successfully complete the program will receive appointments as Foreign Service Officers upon graduation, embarking on one of the most exciting and rewarding careers.
Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship, plans to enter graduate school in fall 2011, and a minimum 3.2 GPA. The program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need. The application deadline is January 21, 2011. Additional information about the Rangel Program and specific application requirements are available at www.rangelprogram.org.
The Rangel Program is managed by the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center at Howard University and funded by the U.S. Department of State. It seeks to promote excellence and diversity in the U.S. Foreign Service.
State Rep. Marc Veasey and Texas Department of Transportation Announce Summer Job Program
Program Highlights: The goal of the program is to provide students with on-the-job experience, while cultivating a qualified, diverse work force. On-the-job experience helps students establish career credentials, while enhancing their professional growth. Working side by side with experienced professionals in the transportation field enables students to learn the latest techniques of the industry, while at the same time using practical application of their skills. The program also provides students with salaried positions to help supplement educational expenses. TxDOT benefits from the program because many of the summer students who were hired become regular full-time employees upon graduating. Currently, 1,907 former student employees hold permanent positions at TxDOT. Some of these are in mid- and upper-level management positions. Available Jobs:
Approximately 400 students are expected to be hired this summer.
Positions are available statewide and at Austin headquarters.
Jobs are in administrative, information technology, engineering and maintenance fields.
Positions are available from May 1 through August 15.
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Must be at least 17 years old,
2. Be eligible to work in the U.S. , and 3. Be enrolled as a full-time student at a high school, technical school, college or university the spring semester before the summer work period OR be currently accepted for enrollment at an institution of higher learning. How to Apply: Interested persons should visit the TxDOT web site at http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103254620150&s=734&e=0013Uq2AN4VEKH6ZRAg-s60qMZvvQUif9a8QnU6sp1X2VofwunsHyj0wDd0QLQp0Nj1SIE7GDdawL_tRUVjLuvT_PPxFERImByPTZeAAVy_mrA=. Paper applications are also available at the Human Resources Employment Office at the TxDOT district headquarters at 2501 S.W. Loop 820, Ft. Worth , TX 76133 .
If you apply, please contact the office of State Rep. Marc Veasey by emailing his Chief of Staff, Anne Hagan, at anne.hagan@house.state.tx.us.
AwesomeMath Summer Program Location: University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, TX and University of California at Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA Web site: http://www.awesomemath.org
Canada/USA Mathcamp Location: Mathematics Foundation of America, Location varies Web site: http://www.mathcamp.org/
CCNY Scholars Program Location: City College of the City University of New York Web site: none
COSMOS: California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science Location: University of California 4 campus locations - UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Santa Cruz, UC San Diego Web site: http://www.ucop.edu/cosmos/
GEMS Camp (Girls Experiencing Mathematics in the Summer) Location: University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN Web site: http://www.stthomas.edu/gemscamp
Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS) Location: Boston University, Boston, MA Web site: http://www.promys.org
Puerto Rico Opportunities for Talented Students in Mathematics (PROTaSM) Location: University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, Mayaguez, PR Web site: http://ifem.math.uprm.edu
Research Science Institute (RSI) Location: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA Web site: http://www.cee.org
Rutgers Young Scholars Program in Discrete Mathematics Location: Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Piscataway, NJ Web site: http://dimacs.rutgers.edu/ysp/
Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) Location: Various locations (see web site) Web site: http://www.gwseap.net/seap.asp
Summer Explorations and Reasearch Collaborations for High School Women (SEARCH) Location: Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA Web site: http://www.mtholyoke.edu/proj/search/
Summer Institute for Mathematics at the University of Washington (SIMUW) Location: University of Washington, Seattle, WA Web site: http://www.math.washington.edu/~simuw
The Houston HBCU Alumni Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization. It is a consortium of local Houston based Alumni Chapters of several Black colleges and universities. One of the major objectives of our organization is to acquaint the public and prospective students with the value of historically Black colleges and universities as excellent sources of higher education. To help accomplish this objective, our organization has elected to establish the Houston HBCU Alumni Association, Inc Scholarship.
The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior in the Greater Houston Area planning to enroll at one of our member schools. The award amount is $1000!
Click here for more information and guidelines on the Scholarship Program.
Scholarship Opportunity: African American Women in Computer Science
(This is not a UMass program) Dr. Jason Black is the Principal Investigator of a recently awarded $552,000 NSF Grant entitled African-American Women in Computer Science. The grant provides scholarships from $4000 to $10,000 per year for female African American students. We need your help to get the word out about this great opportunity to build back up the enrollment of women in the CIS Department. Pass this information along to high school or community college students, their parents, and to guidance counselors you may know. The AAWCS program begins operation on July 1 and will run until June 30, 2012. For more information about the program and applications for the program can be requested by contacting Dr. Black (email), or by telephone at (850) 412-7354.
CIS Program Seeks to Resolve the Digital Divide Between African-American Women with New Grant
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Computer Information
Sciences (CIS) Program, housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, is the recipient of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant valued at $552,000 dedicated to recruiting minority women to computer science and information technology disciplines. "The numbers are staggering," said Jason T. Black, Ph. D., assistant professor in CIS. "The latest data shows that out of all U.S. entering freshmen declaring a major in computer science, African-American women made up only 3.3 percent. The fact is that women are not choosing technology, and this is a dangerous predicament. When you couple that with the fact that it is estimated that 75 percent of all jobs by the year 2020 will require a technology background, it becomes a crisis call." The program, entitled African-American Women in Computer Science (AAWCS), is a four-year program that provides scholarships and other assistance to women who express a financial need and an interest in computer science or information technology. AAWCS, created by Black, also the principal investigator for the program, and Edward L. Jones, Ph. D., chair of the CIS program, will directly address the dismal number of minority women, particularly African-American women that pursue degrees in computer science or information technology.
Women who apply to AAWCS will be accepted based on financial need, and will be awarded a scholarship of between $3,000 and $5,000 per semester. In addition to the funding, the women will participate in CIS departmental clubs and organizations, such as the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Club, the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), and the CIS Mentoring Organization (CISMO). AAWCS scholars will also be involved in other STEM programs, such as the Florida/Georgia Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (FGLSAMP) scholarship program, and the Students and Technology in Academia, Research and Service (STARS) Alliance, both NSF-funded programs.
An added benefit to the students is the conference participation, where selected AAWCS scholars will be chosen to attend two national conferences, paid for by the grant, each year, such as the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing and the National Conference of Women in Information Technology (NCWIT). The AAWCS program begins operation on July 1 and will run until June 30, 2012. Applications for the program can be requested by contacting Black (email) or by telephone (850) 412-7354.
The Kresge Foundation Grants $1.8 Million to Support Green Building Efforts at HBCUs Major support for building more environmentally friendly classrooms, dormitories and other structures has come in the form of a $1.8 million grant from The Kresge Foundation. UNCF's Institute for Capacity Building will work with HBCUs to fund improvements to minority campus facilities across the nation. Read More
An Evening of Stars� Celebrates Lionel Richie The 2010 An Evening of Stars� is dedicated to one of UNCF's own: Tuskegee graduate and music superstar Lionel Richie. The televised tribute will air nationwide Jan. 23 and 24, 2010. Read More
For Students
FOR STUDENTS: SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
The Program Services Department administers various scholarship programs. Each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documents. In order to apply for a UNCF Program Services Scholarship, you must apply through the online application process. The below is the list of all programs currently accepting applications.
To Apply for any of the below scholarships, click one of the scholarships listed below for the eligibility requirements and link to the online application:
If you are a student attending a UNCF member college or university, it is highly recommended that you also complete the UNCF GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP application. This application process nominates a UNCF student searching for scholarship assistance. Once a student completes the application, the information will be used to match you to many of the specific programs administered by UNCF. The General application, however, does not apply to scholarship programs that require a separate application.
September 11, 2010 19th Annual Linda Lorelle Scholarship Awards Dinner Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District
Postmark Application Deadline: Application deadline (postmark) is February 26, 2010. Applications postmarked after February 26, 2010 will not be accepted; no extensions or exceptions. Applications sent by fax or email are not acceptable.
Call Me MISTER: Black Male -Scholarship Opportunity (FREE )
Do you know any Black males who are seniors in high school who want to go to college out of state for FREE. Several Black Colleges are looking for future black male teachers and will send them to universities/colleges for 4 years FREE.
The 'Call Me MISTER' program is an effort to address the critical shortage of African American male teachers particularly among South Carolinas lowest performing public schools. Program participants are selected from among under-served, socio-economically disadvantaged and educationally at-risk communities.
The Call Me MISTER program combines the special strengths and resources of Clemson University with the individualized instructional programs offered by four historically black colleges in South Carolina : Benedict College , Claflin University , Morris College and South Carolina State University . To provide even greater opportunity and access, students have the option of first attending one of our two-year partner colleges before transferring to one of the four-year institutions to complete their baccalaureate degree. In addition, the project has limited enrollment in the middle school Master of Art in Teaching program. Please click on the participating schools on the menu to the left to learn more about these schools' programs.
� Tuition for admitted students pursuing approved programs of study at participating colleges. � An academic support system to help assure their success. � A cohort system for social and cultural support.
Greetings I wanted to let you know about a great opportunity here at Wake Forest where you can get a FREE education and get PAID while you're doing it. Our Dean of the Schools of Business is the former CEO of PepsiCo and very committed to diversity. He's gone around to his CEO friends, who have agreed to donate a bunch of money to pay tuition and fees, provide a stipend, and a job, to diverse students. The details are below. The problem is, response to the program has been dismal! It's hard for me to believe in the age of Obama, we can't pay black people to go to school? As a faculty member, I would be embarrassed for him to have to tell his CEO friends, "thanks so much for your donation, but unfortunately I have to give it back because we couldn't find any students who wanted it."
So, I need your help. Please contact me if you, or ANYONE you know is interested in the program. I know your network has a long reach, and I want to take advantage of it and help out as many young scholars as I can.
Don't worry about whether or not you (or they) have taken the GMAT, etc. All you need to do at this point is JUST APPLY. In business, you have to act when the opportunity is presented, and that is now.
*Derrick S. Boone, Ph.D.*
Associate Professor of Marketing Room 3139 Worrell Professional Center Babcock Graduate School of Management Wake Forest University 1834 Wake Forest Drive
The Master of Art in Management program is designed specifically for liberal arts majors only. The MA degree program is a 10 month intense study of the basic functional areas of business. After graduation and working for approximately two years, all MA graduates are eligible to apply to Wake Forest as part of the MA/MBA joint degree program and get the MBA in one year. The new Dean, Steve Reinemund, has created a new scholarship for diverse students pursuing the MA degree called the Corporate Fellowship.
The Corporate Fellowship provides full tuition and a $21,000 stipend to cover living expenses.. Additionally, each Corporate Fellow will participate in a practicum. The practicum has two components, educational and professional development. Each student will be assigned a mentor that is a high level executive with their sponsor corporation. The mentor will oversee an educational project covering 4 of the functional areas of business using their own corporation as the subject. The student will visit the corporation 3 - 4 times during the program to present his/her results of their research project. Additionally, the "professional development" component of the fellowship provides career coaching and leadership development for the students. The goal for the corporation is to be able to groom and hopefully, hire a top candidate from a diverse background for their organization. Of course, there is no obligation that the students accept any offer of employment. Still, the student benefits, even if they are not ultimately hired by their sponsor corporation in that they have the MA degree and the type of experience that will make them more marketable.
Texas Women's Empowerment Foundation Introduces the "20K Power Grant"
The Texas Women's Empowerment Foundation (TWEF) is honored and excited to announce the "20K Power Grant". As a part of fulfilling our mission, we are offering a grant, valued at $20,000, which will allow an entrepreneurial woman the opportunity to expand her business. In direct alignment with the Foundation's mission, we are offering a $20,000 business grant for an entrepreneurial woman that has been in business for at least 12 months and has illustrated community service and involvement. The recipient will receive invaluable coaching, mentoring, training, products and services, from numerous community partners and financial assistance. Our founding mission is to empower women by developing various vehicles to achieve and sustain our goals as evidenced by the 20K Power Grant.
This is another TWEF community initiative that is helping female entrepreneurs achieve and maintain a higher level of success in our businesses. The "20K Power Grant" is a reflection of the organization's continued goal to be an empowering arm to families in the community. To apply for this opportunity go to www.powergrantonline.com.
Natl Society of Black Engineers Summer Camping Conference (SCC)
STUDENTS, COME EXPERIENCE COLLEGE LIFE
What: Natl Society of Black Engineers Summer Camping Conference (SCC) When: July 17th-July 19th Where: University of Houston, Houston, Texas Who: Students in grades 6th-12th
-Cost: $30 for Non-members; $25 for NSBE Members -Volunteers and Chaperones needed at no cost. All meals and housing are included!!!
Note: Chaperones required to register up to six (6) students; if no Chaperone is available; please contact 512-297-1870.
Why:
-Fun engineering competitions -Fun building projects that work -Fun social activities -Opportunity to meet people from other cities and states -Spend a week on a college campus (1-to-6: Chaperone-to-Student Ratio) -College students to answer questions about College Life -Professional engineers answers question about jobs in engineering
Objectives:
-To invoke interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)
-To practice public speaking and build communication confidence
-To promote team building & teamwork
-To learn and practice basic Money Management Skills
-To learn Time Management Skills
-To meet Peers with similar interests / chance to make new friends
For more information about registration and SCC participation, contact NSBE PCI Chair, Cortlan Wickliff, by email, region5pcichair@gmail.com, or by phone, (512)297-1870.
Hello NSBE Jr. Members,
My name is Cortlan Wickliff and I am your 2009-2010 Region 5 PCI Chair. The time for Region V Summer Camping Conference (SCC) is upon us again. The conference will be held Friday July 17th July 19th, at the University of Houston in Houston, Texas. And you can register on NSBE nol starting NOW!!!
The Conference is $25 for NSBE members and $30 for non-NSBE members. This fee will include room and board for two days, as well as meals for the weekend.
Last years SCC exceeded expectations, and got a lot of positive feedback. So SCC vets will see some familiar activities, presentations & workshops. However, you, the NSBE Jr. Membership, said that the agenda needed to be more hands on and interactive. Because of that feedback, SCC will see a few new competitions. These competitions will be fun and challenging, and they will test your ingenuity as well as your teamwork and problem solving ability. There will also an interactive panel discussion featuring collegian students willing to answer any question you may have about your next level of study (so start thinking now). And there will be a few other surprises that you will have to come and see.
We, your Regional Executive Board, feel that SCC will be an exciting kick off to the regions fiscal year. For the coming year Region V wants to Build a foundation to unify. As such, we want you to leave this conference with a greater understanding of engineering as well as new contacts that spanning the region. So sign up on nsbe nol today, and dont forget to invite a friend.
If you have any questions about registration, would like to volunteer or want more details about the conference itself, contact me at region5pcichair@gmail.com.
Hello everyone, The conference, including room and board, is only $30 for students and free for chaperones and volunteers. Attached you will find the SCC flyer (SCCflyer1), SCC tentative agenda (SCCAgenda_p), and a general letter about the conference (Hello NSBE Jr). The conference includes a college panel to answer any questions about college life, an engineering professional panel to talk about careers in engineering, time and money management activities, public speaking, and cover some basic math and science. We welcome any students 6th-12th grade to participate, any college students & adults who may want to volunteer, as well as chaperones. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Comments: Youth Conference at UofH 7/17/09-7/19/09 6th-12th grade engineering conference to teach math, science, time&money management skills. Only $30 and covers housing & food. Called Summer Camping Conference.
Contact information: Cortlan J. Wickliff Region 5 PCI Chair 2009-2010 region5pcichair@gmail.com (512) 297-1870
Harvard University Announcement
Harvard University announced over the weekend that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said, "When only ten percent of the students in elite higher education come from families in the lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution."
If you know of a family earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free... no tuition and no student loans! To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year, visit Harvard's financial aid website at: http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/ or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581 .
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
The Fast Tech 50 Technology Conference
November 29, 2011
9:00am-3:00pm
The Fast Tech 50 awards will be given to the 50 fastest growing companies that have experienced the greatest percentage of revenue growth in 2011.
Join us for our first ever Fast Tech 50 Awards After Party being hosted by SXSW Houston. The party is called the C2Creative HBJ SXSW FT50 After Party. The event is complimentary, but will sell out quickly.
Shakers and Stirrers Houston - Business Networking Mixer
6p.m. - 8p.m.
Make quality business connections and mingle with top professionals. * Enjoy complimentary nibbles and happy hour drink specials until 7pm. Cash bar. * The next day we'll email you the list of confirmed attendees to help you follow up with your new contacts. * Only those who sign up in advance online will receive the list of attendees. * This event is for all professionals seeking new business and opportunities! BOOK NOW AT: http://www.networkingforprofessionals.com/basket.php?event=SSH
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Do You Have What It Takes To Start A Business?
12/1/2011
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: UH SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77002
If you are thinking of starting your own business and wondering if it’s the right step for you then make plans to attend this workshop where you will find out if you have what it takes.
We’ll take you through the process of how to research your market, determine start-up costs, estimate demand for the product or service, advantages and disadvantages of entrepreneurship, deciding to have a partner or go it alone, plus a lot more!
WBEA - Women-Owned Business Certification Can Increase Your Business’s Bottom Line
12/1/2011
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: UH SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77002
What do Exxon/Mobil, AT&T, Fluor Daniel, Shell Oil and the United Space Alliance all have in common? They and most
other large corporations require their women-owned business vendors to be certified as a Women Business Enterprise (WBE.) As a certified supplier of products or services, you can increase your client base and boost sales locally and nationally.
The Fair Funding Now! ExcellentSchools for All Texas Students Roundtable
Saturday, December 3
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
The Westin Galeria & Westin Oaks Houston, 5060 West Alabama, Houston, Texas 77056.
Location: Westin Galeria & Westin Oaks Houston, 5060 West Alabama, Houston, Texas 77056. Contact: Aurelio M. Montemayor, 210.444.1710
SHARKTANK TV Show
The "Shark Tank" TV show on ABC Friday evenings at 7 PM is an interesting and entertaining reality show about entrepreneurs and inventors pitching and selling their innovative ideas to wealthy investors (the sharks) and trying to convince them to invest their money. It is interesting to watch the negotiations between the entrepreneurs and investors. Their casting department is looking for participants. Read the agreement carefully, it is a non-confidential disclosure, so if you have a product, it is best to have a patent pending situation. Click Here to See The Video Clips
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Permits and Licenses for Doing Business in Houston
12/6/2011
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: UH SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77002
If you are new to business or even if you have been operational for a while don’t miss this opportunity to find out which City of Houston permits and licenses you need to legally operate your business. City representatives will be on hand to discuss specific business requirements, allowing time for plenty of time for your questions.
2011 Houston Business Expo
The event you have been waiting for is back! It's the 8th Annual (2011) Houston Business Expo and YOU have the opportunity to participate! This year's theme is "Creating Business Success!"
Location: UH SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77002
Interested in finding out what products and services the City of Houston purchases? Do you want to know how you can do business with the City?
Representatives from the City of Houston will lead this discussion on certification requirements and procedures on how to add the City to your customer list! http://www.sbdc.uh.edu/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=1435
Starting Your Business
12/8/2011
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: UH SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77002
You’re ready to start your business but you’re not really ready until you attend this comprehensive, tell-all, workshop. Increase your chances for success by: http://www.sbdc.uh.edu/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=1436
Getting Started with Twitter
12/8/2011
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 2302 Fannin, Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77002
More and more people are turning to Twitter for product, business, and service recommendations and to find special deals, promotions and sales. As a business, you can use Twitter to quickly share information, gather market intelligence and insights, and build relationships with people who care about your company. Often, there is already a conversation about your business happening on Twitter.
SBA’s New Women Owned Business Certification Program
12/13/2011
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: UH SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77002
Now is the time for you to do business with the Government!
The new set asides for women business owners started in February. Are you planning to get any of this business? Attend this workshop and learn more about the WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB) PROGRAM - A Program of the Small Business Administration (SBA). http://www.sbdc.uh.edu/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=1467
Making Sense of the Numbers
12/13/2011
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: UHSBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77002
Business accounting causes a great deal of confusion among many entrepreneurs. Gain familiarity with the accounting process by cutting through the financial slang to find the information needed to help you make sound business decisions. http://www.sbdc.uh.edu/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=1437
The 2011 Houston Business Expo is your opportunity to build new business, meet potential clients, hear fabulous forum presenters and more. This is an event designed to help Houston's business professionals as they seek to find new ways of connecting and growing their respective businesses. To be held December 13th at
the Hyatt Regency Downtown from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., we expect our best crowd yet! Will you be there?
Location: UH SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77002
Join representatives from the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) as they discuss the benefits of being certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), the detailed certification process, and how to leverage HMBC certification to become certified by other organizations.
The HMSDC (Houston Minority Supplier Development Council) is the certifying organization for minority-owned businesses** interested in doing business with Houston's major corporations. The Council's certification is accepted by most major corporations, the City of Houston, the Houston Independent School District, State of Texas (HUB) Program and the Port of Houston Authority. HMSDC provides minority firms with assistance to achieve a certain business posture so that they can compete effectively in the economic main stream. Minority firms that are 51% owned, managed and controlled by an ethnic minority and who are a US citizen are eligible to participate. http://www.sbdc.uh.edu/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=1438
QuickBooks 2011: Beyond the Basics
12/14/2011
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: UH SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77002
You are reconciling the bank statement successfully each month. Your daily transactions are entered with ease. You know how to find a transaction and modify when needed. You can find answers to specific questions.
So, what do you do next? Take it to the next level and understand how QuickBooks can tell you what is right in your business and what should be changed. http://www.sbdc.uh.edu/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=1452
Permits and Licenses for Doing Business in Houston
12/14/2011
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: UH SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77002
If you are new to business or even if you have been operational for a while don’t miss this opportunity to find out which City of Houston permits and licenses you need to legally operate your business. City representatives will be on hand to discuss specific business requirements, allowing time for plenty of time for your questions.
Join the over 200,000 businesses who have contacted the ONE STOP BUSINESS CENTER as their first step on the road to success. ONE STOP'S award-winning FREE services and programs for small business will help you thrive in today's competitive business environment. http://www.sbdc.uh.edu/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=1439
Internet Marketing Clinic
12/14/2011
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: UH SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77002
Internet Marketing Clinic is one of the longest running workshops at the UH SBDC. Started in 2003 this ongoing, clinic type format, brings current issues to the table and allows you to receive updates as they occur in the online world. The clinic is offered twice monthly and topics vary from session to session. To stay current with the fast
changing technology we encourage you to attend often. Everyone is welcome to participate, those new to the online world as well as the seasoned pro. http://www.sbdc.uh.edu/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=1440
Business Plan Basics
12/15/2011
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: UH SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77002
Receive quick and easy tips for writing your business plan and recommendations from an expert on how to use your plan to obtain financing, focus ideas, identify specific business objectives, and chart and manage growth. http://www.sbdc.uh.edu/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=1441
Creating a Facebook Business Page
12/15/2011
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: UH SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77002
Facebook is the largest social networking site on the planet and is now being used by small businesses to set up meetings, conduct research, promote collaboration and market business. Attend this workshop and learn how to connect with your audience in new and exciting ways. http://www.sbdc.uh.edu/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=1459
15th Annual Twelve Taste of Christmas Scholarship Gala
December 17, 2011 KTSU will host its 15th Annual Twelve Taste of Christmas Scholarship Gala at the George R. Brown Convention Center. The funds raised help students in The School of Communication with tuition and fees. Guests will be treated to an evening of live jazz featuring violinist Michael Ward, saxophonists Kyle Turner and Horace Alexander Young and flutist Althea Rene. Following the concert, guests will dance to the music provided by the KTSU Air Force. One of the hallmarks of this event is the ever-popular featured foods from more than 12 popular restaurants and caterers dishing up samples of their tastiest cuisine. It’s a wonderful opportunity to get a chance to taste foods from Creole and Cajun right down to Southern and Soul Food. KTSU invites your business or corporation to become a sponsor of the 15th Annual Twelve Tastes of Christmas Concert & Scholarship Gala.
For tickets and more detailed information about sponsorships contact KTSU at 713.313.7591
FARMERS MARKET AT IMPERIAL
October 1st thru December 10th Sugar Land, Texas rain or shine
Saturdays - 9 am to 1 pm
10X10 stalls available $25 per market ask about Grand Opening Discounts for Vendors Covered pavilion, festive atmosphere and plenty of parking!!
Enjoy the freshest-tasting produce, view one-a-kind arts and crafts and interesting artistic finds at the Farmers Market at Imperial.
Presented by the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, markets will feature live music, cooking demonstrations by area chefs, children’s activities and appearances by the Sugar Land Skeeters mascot.
A festival of food and fun. www.imperialsugarland.com/farmersmarket
When:Saturday September 17, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT Add to my calendar
IT'S YOUR TIME! 1. Workshops are held on Saturdays from 10am-12 noon. 2. Workshops participants will receive an e-booklet of the information presented and any applicable supplemental information. 3. Group and Corporate rates are available for on-site workshops. 4. PARTICIPANTS INTERESTED IN RECEIVING A CERTIFICATION AS A WELLNESS ADVOCATE OR WELLNESS CONSULTANT, PLEASE INQUIRE via EMAIL FOR THE REQUIREMENT DETAILS.
Distance Learning course curriculum also available (Call for details)
Thank you for your attention and prompt response. We look forward to your participation in this stimulating and informative series. Please call if you have additional questions.
Every year, approximately 785,000 Americans suffer a first heart attack. And 470,000 who’ve already had one or more heart attacks have another one. The scary thing is that 25 percent of ALL heart attacks happen “silently,” without clear or obvious symptoms.
Even when symptoms occur, they can be so mild or vague, most people don’t even realize it’s heart-related (unless they are made aware). Four things in particular are the most sinister signs of a silent heart attack. Read more…
Harris County-Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Helps with the Cost of PrescriptionsAs a part of the City of Houston Health Department, AAA has partnered with Social Security to help thousands of individuals in Harris County save money regarding their Medicare prescriptions costs and monthly premiums through a program called Extra HELP or LIL (Low Income Subsidy). Many qualify for this program and other programs that can save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars a year on prescriptions and monthly premiums without changing your current Medicare Prescription Plan. If you or someone you know need assistance with applying or need more detailed information, please contact Harris County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) at: 832.393.4103 or 1.800.213.8471. For more information visit http://www.houstontx.gov/health/Aging/index.html .
6 Scary Side Effects of Sugar
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Earn $100 or $70 for you and $70 for your teen in learning to eat healthy and lose weight Research Studies
Researchers at the Children’s Nutrition Research Center at the Baylor College of Medicine are recruiting 12-17 year old youth to take part in an 8-session internet program on healthy eating and physical activity.
Gain access to a website from your own home! Watch Maria, Darius, Kyle and Lynn show you how to make healthy food choices and be physically active! Fill out online questionnaires and
