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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red'>PLEASE do not reply to this email, contact Angela
Price, <a href="mailto:angela_price@berkeley.k12.ca.us">angela_price@berkeley.k12.ca.us</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>SAT WORD OF THE DAY: Cynic - one who deeply distrusts human
nature <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>SENIORS:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>1. Both the UC application (<a
href="http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply">www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply</a>)
and the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Cal</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> application (<a
href="http://www.csumentor.edu/">www.csumentor.edu</a>) are now available
online. The deadline for the UC application is November 30. The priority
deadline for the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Cal</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> applications is
also November 30. We urge you to get your applications in before November 30<sup>th</sup>,
and preferably earlier as both websites get extremely busy (and slow) at the
end of November. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Both college advisors are
also available to review your applications before they are submitted, but will
need a day or two of turn-around time, so don’t wait until the last minute. If
you have not finished your CSU/UC Application and need help please come to the
college center before school, during lunch and after school.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>2. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Seniors please access
your BHS moodle account for the latest updated college center information. (College
center deadlines, SAT dates etc. )<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>3. <b><u><span style='font-weight:bold'>College Essay
Readers Available: </span></u></b></span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> In the college center, D221 Lunch
- Monday, Tuesday; Morning - Monday, Tuesday; After School- Monday, Tuesday<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>4. <b><u><span style='font-weight:bold'>Senior Advising
Appointments end Nov. 30 </span></u></b></span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Sign-up sheets will remain up for
the remainder of the semester. Because there are nearly 812 seniors, seniors
may have only one scheduled half-hour appointment during the fall. If students
miss their appointment, they will not be able to sign up again.
Parents/guardians are welcome to attend the meeting as long as it is okay with
their student. Seniors may drop in any day at lunch or after school without an
appointment to have shorter questions answered. College advisor assignments: <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Price – AC students and CPA students, Sandberg- IHS,
AHA, SSJE, and CAS students. After November 30 we will be available for walk in
counseling only. ( Before school, Lunch and after school)<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> 5. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>FREE SAT PREP CLASS</span></b>
- The class meets Wednesdays from 3:45-5:45 pm., D219. One day will focus on
the math section and the other day on the critical reading section of the
test. There is no need to register in advance, just come to D219. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>SCHOLARSHIPS:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>1. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>GATES MILLENIUM
SCHOLARS PROGRAM –</span></b></span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Open to African American, American
Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American
students who are citizens, nationals or legal permanent residents of the US,
with a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale who have
demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service,
extracurricular or other activities and meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility
criteria. Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2011. Applications available
at <a href="http://www.gmsp.org/">www.gmsp.org</a> . <u> </u><b><span
style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>2. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>RON BROWN SCHOLARSHIP</span></b></span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> – Open to
African-American or Black high school seniors who demonstrate academic
achievement, leadership ability, participate in community service activities
and demonstrate financial need who are US citizens or permanent residents. Up
to 20 students will receive $10,000 per year for four years. Deadline:
January 9, 2011. Apply at <a href="http://www.ronbrown.org/">www.ronbrown.org</a>
or pick up an application in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.<b><u><span
style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>3. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>MAHATMA RICE/UNIVISION
RADIO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM </span></b></span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>– Mahatma Rice and Univision Radio
are offering college-bound High School Seniors who reside and attend school in
the Bay Area the opportunity to compete for five, two thousand dollar cash
awards. To enter, students must complete an essay of 150 to 250 words. For
more information pick up an information brochure in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
or visit <a href="%22http:\--www.mahat">www.mahatmatrice.com/scholaship</a>
Due date: February 15, 2011.<b><u><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>4. <st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>CALIFORNIA</span></b></st1:PlaceName><b><span style='font-weight:bold'> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">STATE</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">UNIVERSITY</st1:PlaceType>,
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">FRESNO</st1:City></st1:place>,
PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP </span></b></span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>– Full in-state tuition and fees,
full room rent for those living in a campus residence hall, laptop stipend.
Minimum requirements: 3.6 GPA, SAT 1800 or above, be in top of 10% of
graduating class. Scholarship application available online at <a
href="http://honors.scufresno.edu/">http://honors.scufresno.edu</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Application postmark deadline: December 9, 2010<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>5. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>BOSTON UNIVERSITY
TRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION</span></b> – A four-year, full-tuition
scholarship to BU. Deadline: December 1, 2010. For more information go to: <a
href="http://www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee">www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>6. </span></font><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>THE IVY AND PEARLS
SCHOLARSHIP</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> – For high school seniors who reside in San
Francisco Bay Area, are African/African American, have a cumulative grade point
average of 2.5 or above, be enrolled as a full-time student in a two or
four-year college in Fall 2011, show recent community involvement. Up to
$5,000 in scholarships will be awarded. Applications are available in <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.
Due Date: March 15, 2011<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>7. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>AXA ACHIEVEMENT
SCHOLARSHIP</span></b> - Are you active in your community? Have you led a
project that benefits others? Have you overcome personal challenges? You may
qualify for an AXA Achievement Scholarship of $10,000 or 25,000. Applicants
must be United States citizens or legal residents, be current high school
seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year
college or university in the United States by fall 2011, demonstrate ambition
and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in an activity in
school, the community or the workplace, and be recommended by an unrelated
adult who can attest to the student’s achievement. Learn more and download an
application at <a href="http://www.axa-achievement.com/">www.axa-achievement.com</a>
or pick one up in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>,
D221. Application deadline is December 15, 2010.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>8. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>PATRICK CHARNON
MEMORIAL SCHOALRSHIP</span></b> - Each $1,500 scholarship is awarded to
full-time undergraduate students who have demonstrated their commitments to building
communities. Applications are available in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> or online at <a
href="%22">http://www.cesresources.org/apply.html</a> Deadline: March 31,
2011.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>9. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>SCHOLARSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES:</span></b> The Berkeley Public Library has acquired a new database
of scholarships. Anyone who has a Berkeley Public Library card can go to <a
href="http://berkeleypubliclibrary.org/services_and_resources/online_resources.php">http://berkeleypubliclibrary.org/services_and_resources/online_resources.php</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Tuition Funding Sources is listed in the Grants &
Scholarships section. The database is also available from the online catalogs
inside the public library locations, regardless of whether users have cards.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>10. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>California Association
of Collectors, Inc</span></b> – open to seniors planning to attend any
accredited college, university or trade school. Winners are chosen based on
writing an essay entitled “Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good
Credit During Your College Years.” Applications available in D221 and at <a
href="http://www.cacesf.org/">www.cacesf.org</a>. Awards range from
$1,500-$2,500. Deadline: January 31, 2011<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>11. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>PDK Prospective
Educator Scholarship</span></b> – open to high school senior planning to major
in education or undergraduate members of PDK who are enrolled in an education
program at the college level. Deadline: March 1, 2011. Applications available
in D221 or at <a href="http://www.pdkintl.org/awards/prospective">http://www.pdkintl.org/awards/prospective</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>12<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>. Elks National
Foundation</span></b> – 500 four-year scholarships will be awarded to high
school seniors who are US citizens, based on scholarship, leadership and
financial need. Scholarships range from $1,000 per year to $15,000 per year.
Applications are available at <a href="http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars">www.elks.org/enf/scholars</a>
. Received deadline: December 1. Mail to: BPO Elks, Lodge 1816, <st1:address
w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">1475 Creekside Dr.</st1:Street>, <st1:City
w:st="on">Walnut Creek</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">CA</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode
w:st="on">94596</st1:PostalCode></st1:address>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>13. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Ronald McDonald House
Charities Scholarships</span></b> – There are four different scholarships – one
for each of the following: African-American students, Hispanic students,
Asian-Pacific students, and one for any senior. The scholarships are open to
students eligible to attend a two or four year college, university or
vocational-technical school who are legal residents of the US and are under 21
years old. Students may apply for only one of the scholarships. Applications
are available in D221. Scholarships awarded are a minimum of $1,000.
Deadline: January 28, 2011.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>14. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>USDA National Scholars
Program</span></b> – This scholarship provides full tuition, room and board,
employment, and more for 4 years to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree at
one of 18 HBCU campuses. Students must major in any field of study in
agriculture, food, natural resource sciences or other related disciplines.
Students must be a <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">US</st1:country-region></st1:place>
citizen, have a combined SAT total of 1,500 or above (using all 3 sections) or
a composite ACT of 21 or above, and have a GPA of 3.0 or above. Deadline:
February 1. Applications available in D221.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>*15. <st1:City w:st="on"><b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>San</span></b> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Francisco</span></b></st1:City><b><span
style='font-weight:bold'> <st1:place w:st="on">Chinatown</st1:place> Lions
Club, Miss Teen Chinatown 2011 Scholarship</span></b> – applicants must be
between 14-18 years on April 16, 2011, be of Chinese descent and be able to
write your own name in Chinese characters, minimum GPA of 3.0 for the prior
school year. Deadline: December 10. Applications available in D221<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><font size=2
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>16.</span></font></st1:PlaceName><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on"><b><u><span
style='font-weight:bold'>COLLEGE</span></u></b></st1:PlaceType></span></font></st1:place><b><u><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'> SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS</span></font></u></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Are you planning to study math or
science at a small liberal arts college? Skidmore Scholars in Science and
Mathematics – <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>S3M Scholars Program</span></b>
– is funded in part by a National Science Foundation grant and supports eight
students in each entering class. In order to be eligible, students must show
demonstrated financial need. Students receive financial aid packages with no
loan component in the first two years and with reduced loans in years three and
four. Skidmore also has the <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Porter
Presidential Scholarships</span></b> in Science and Math. These are awarded on
the basis of superior accomplishment and exceptional promise in science and
math, without regard to financial need. Each Porter Scholar is awarded $15,000
per year. Applicants who wish to be considered to either program must respond
to the science/math essay question on the Skidmore Supplement to the Common
App., available on Skidmore’s Admissions Web site or by contacting admissions<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>FOR ALL STUDENTS:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>1. The Princeton Prize in Race Relations: In order to
recognize, support, and encourage the young people of our country who have
demonstrated a commitment to advancing the cause of positive race relations,
Princeton University annually sponsors an annual awards program for high school
students—the Princeton Prize in Race Relations. Applications postmarked by
January 31 will be eligible for prizes—including cash awards up to $1,000 for
particularly noteworthy work. If you are a high school student involved in an
activity that is helping to improve race relations in your school or community,
we want to hear from you. If you know of a high school student who is helping
to improve race relations, please encourage him or her to apply. Applications
are available at: website: <a href="http://www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize">www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize</a>
or in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> in the Scholarship
Box.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>2. </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Are you looking for an internship?
Interested in politics/city planning? The Jacquelyn McCormick Campaign of
Berkeley City Council is looking for volunteers. If you are interested contact
Anna or Lara at 843-0318.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>*3. Test Preparation Resource: The
Berkeley Public Library has Learn a Test database, which provides free access
to SAT practice tests and AP practice exams. Students can take the tests and
get them scored online. The resource can be accessed by going to:</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <font
color=black><span style='color:black'>http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/services_and_resources/online_resources.php#education<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR JUNIORS:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>1. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Herb Singer Green
Scholars Program: </span></b></span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Are you currently a <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Junior</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Attending</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">High
School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>? Are you interested in developing your on
the job skills? Would you like some help with your resume and interviewing
skills? Are you interested in working this summer? The Herb Singer Green
Scholars program may be just what you need! The Herb Singer Green Scholars
Program (HSGS) will be accepting applications from November 1 to November 30,
2010. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Students completing the entire six-month program will
receive: Career skills training, Interviewing experience, Relevant work
experience, Updated resumé and references, Certificate of Completion. Workshops
will start early in February. Students will earn $15.00 per session
attended. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>This is the fourth year of the Herb Singer Green Scholars
Program. The program includes twelve weeks of workshops, and summer
internships at green businesses. The workshops will be held once a week
and they will include interview skills, time management, and communication
skills. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>There will also be field trips to green businesses every
other week. Internships will start during the last two weeks of June and
go until the end of August. The interns will meet with the HSGS coordinator
once a week over the summer to go over the week at work and get lunch money and
transportation costs. Costs for uniforms will also be provided. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Certificates of completion and letters of recommendation
will be given at the end of the program. Applications are available in
the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.
Due Date: November 30, 2010.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>2. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>MIT Women’s Technology
Program</span></b></span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> – A rigorous four week academic and residential
experience at MIT for current female juniors, offering the opportunity to
explore engineering through hands-on classes, labs and team-based projects.
Students may choose electrical engineering and computer science or mechanical
engineering. Application deadline: January 15. For more information, go to <a
href="http://wtp.mit.edu/">http://wtp.mit.edu</a> .<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> *New to the bulletin today </span></font><font size=2
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333399'>_________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#333399" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333399'>Diane Douglas,
Marguerite Fa-Kaji and Pat Anderson are the parent-volunteer facilitators of
the etree; please direct any questions to them at </span></font><a
href="mailto:bhs-owner@lmi.net" title="mailto:bhs-owner@lmi.net"><font size=2
color="#333399" face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:#333399'>bhs-owner@lmi.net</span></font></a><font size=2 color="#333399"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333399'>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#333399" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333399'>BHS etree
archives: </span></font><a href="http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/"
title="http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/"><font size=2 color="#333399"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333399'>http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/</span></font></a><font
size=2 color="#333399" face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333399'>; BHS PTSA website: </span></font><a
href="http://www.bhs.berkeleypta.org/" title="http://www.bhs.berkeleypta.org/"><font
size=2 color="#333399" face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333399'>http://www.bhs.berkeleypta.org/</span></font></a><font
size=2 color="#333399" face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333399'>. To unsubscribe from the etree, send an email
to </span></font><a href="mailto:bhs-request@lmi.net"
title="mailto:bhs-request@lmi.net"><font size=2 color="#333399" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333399'>bhs-request@lmi.net</span></font></a><font
size=2 color="#333399" face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333399'> with one word only in the subject line:
'unsubscribe'. To post a message, send to: </span></font><a
href="mailto:bhs@lmi.net" title="mailto:bhs@lmi.net"><font size=2
color="#333399" face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:#333399'>bhs@lmi.net</span></font></a><font color="#333399"><span
style='color:#333399'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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