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If you or someone you know is looking for scholarships, APIASF (Asian Pacific American Scholarship Fund) is seeking applicants for their recent call. There are numerous scholarships available that are listed on their website, some with deadlines in January: http://www.apiasf.org/scholarships.html

APIASF: Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund. Today's Minds, Tomorrow's Future® The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) program, funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding, African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with significant financial need an…

Chamoru & Pacific Islander scholars, this faculty position at UW is a great opportunity, and the timing is right for a PI hire. Word on the inside is that a degree outside of anthropology is acceptable for the right candidate with a focus on Indigeneity in the Americas, and that this focus is expanded to include Guam. Short notice though: Nov. 26 assures consideration. http://ap.washington.edu/ahr/academic-jobs/position/aa8919/

Anthropology – Assistant Professor (AA8919) | Academic Personnel Anthropology – Assistant Professor (AA8919) Position Overview Organization: College of Arts and Sciences, Anthropology Title : Assistant Professor Search Number : AA8919 Position Details The Department of Anthropology at the University of Washington invites applications for a full-time tenure-track…

Calling all Chamorus in King County: A reporter from KPLU 88.5 is doing a piece on diverse languages spoken in King County. They're looking for a Chamoru to record. Only 10-15 mins, and MUST live in King County. A Chamoru on public radio in Washington State? How cool is that??? Please let me know if you or someone you know wants to represent, and I'll put you in touch with the reporter. Thanks!

Free and open to the public. Come check out this very important event at the UW Burke Museum.
Nov. 5, 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Dr. Keitapu Maamaatuaiahutapu, University of French Polynesia
Keitapu Maamaatuaiahutapu obtained a Ph.D. in physical oceanography from the University of Toulouse, France. He worked as a researcher and lecturer at Flinders University (Australia), University of the South Pacific (Fiji) and now at Université de la Polynésie Française (French Polynesia). His research interest is focused on ocean currents in the South Pacific with application to pollutant drifting. Between 2004 and 2008, he was Minister of the Sea and Research in French Polynesia and special adviser to the President of French Polynesia in 2011-2012. He has represented French Polynesia at numerous technical and political meetings concerning the interests of Pacific Islands, including marine resource management, climate change and the creation of the Polynesian Leaders Group. He is also President of a Polynesian canoe voyaging society.

Climate Change and Nuclear Risks: A Speaker & Film Series The vast Pacific Ocean, as anthropologist Epeli Hau’ofa noted, does not create divisions between people and places. Instead, the Pacific Ocean unifies. This speaker series, part of a University of Washington

Our second day of the Chamorro Language Immersion Seminar - 6/26/13 - is a full boat with people in Seattle and also joining us online from France and Las Vegas.

Kulo' by Noel B. Quitugua. Thank you, Noel, for this lovely gift!

Håfa Adai! Online registration is open for the Chamorro Language Immersion Seminar: http://chamorroworks.com/register.php. Space is limited, so register now to reserve your spot.

Håfa Adai! The Chamorro Works recommended resources page is being continually updated. Check back regularly: http://chamorroworks.com/resources.php

Chamorro Language Immersion Seminar
June 24-July 22, 2013

Håfa Adai! Chamorro Works is conducting a Chamorro Language Immersion Seminar in Seattle, WA, June 24-July 22, 2013. This introductory program is designed to get students speaking in Chamorro immediately. Through conversation and practice, students will learn grammatical concepts, develop vocabulary, and understand the new orthography. Students will also be introduced to Chamorro history, customs, and etymology (changes in the Chamorro language over time).

The Chamorro Language Immersion Seminar is a Chamorro Works production presented by hosts director Sheryl Day (Guam) and instructor Noel Quitugua (Saipan).

Space is limited, so contact us right away to reserve your spot. More details available on our website: http://chamorroworks.com/