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Opportunity to Attend the University of Washington Math Academy

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The University of Washington is still looking for applications for this summer’s Math Academy designed for high-achieving (minimum 3.0 GPA) high school juniors interested in Engineering. The deadline for applications has been extended to April 8, 2015. This program is free for student participants.

The College of Engineering Mathematics Academy helps students develop the math and problem-solving skills necessary to succeed in engineering and exposes students to a variety of examples of engineering in practice. Open to all students from Washington state, the Math Academy especially targets underrepresented minorities in engineering including African American, Latino, Native American, Pacific Islander and female students.

Math Academy is an intensive, four-week residential session held on the Seattle UW Campus in summer. Students engage in coursework created by UW math faculty and designed to develop the skills necessary to meet the high standards of college-level math and engineering. Students also have enrichment opportunities to explore the range of career opportunities available to engineers through lab tours, research projects, site visits and networking events.

For more information visit the UW Math Academy website: http://www.engr.washington.edu/alumcomm/mathacademy.html

We hope you will consider this opportunity and pass on this information to anyone who might be interested.

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HRT Strategic Planning Meeting

Over the weekend members of the HRT Board met to discuss the vision and goals for HRT in the upcoming year.

From this meeting a new mission statement and vision were developed for HRT:

Vision Statement

Una fuerte comunidad Latina. A strong Latino community.

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Hispanic Roundtable is to strengthen the Latino community through partnerships, education, community building and cultural representation.

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HRT Board Member Kathy Baros-Friedt Recipient of the Thurston Group’s Humanitarian Award

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Barbara Clarkson presenting Kathy Baros-Friedt the Thurston Group’s Humanitarian Award at the organization’s annual banquet in honor of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Kathy Baros-Friedt received the Humanitarian Award from the Thurston Group of Washington State for her work in support of programs for youth and the homeless.  She was presented the award by Barbara Clarkson, a charter member of the Thurston Group, Saturday, January 18, at the organization’s annual banquet in honor in the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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LYS scholarship

HISPANIC ROUNDTABLE LATINO YOUTH SUMMIT SCHOLARSHIPS

THREE $1000 SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND SOUTH PUGET SOUND COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN 2014!

Announcement for all Latino Youth Summit Attendees:

2013 Latino Youth Summit host South Puget Sound Community College is thrilled to offer three $1000 SPSCC scholarships!

WHO:  Eligible to apply are those youth attending the 2013 Latino Youth Summit who meet the following requirements:

  • Must be a current high school or alternative school or Running Start student;
  • Minimum of 2.0 GPA;
  • Must submit three letters of reference, to include at least one teacher. Others could be community member or relative or additional teachers;
  • Must complete the scholarship application, which will be available on-line and at the 2013 Latino Youth Summit;
  • Must complete an essay or personal statement. Minimum of 400 words. 1-2 pages, 12 pt. font. Double spaced.

 Select ONE of these topics to write about:

  1. How being Latino/a has given me strength to complete my goals. 
  2. How my educational goals will help me make my community a better place.
  3. How this scholarship can set me on the path I need for my future
  4. What I want to accomplish in the next four years.

The Hispanic Roundtable may request finalists participate in an interview with a Hispanic Roundtable panel. *There will be a workshop available at the 2013 Latino Youth Summit to help get you started with writing this personal essay.

TIMETABLE:

  • Scholarship application packet must be completed and sent to the Hispanic Roundtable via postal mail or electronically no later than March 1, 2014.
  • Winners of the scholarships will be announced in May 2014. The students and winning attendees’ schools will be notified in writing.
  • Scholarship will be credited at South Puget Sound Community College on behalf of scholarship winners for students entering fall quarter 2014, or later if arrangements are made with the Hispanic Roundtable.

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