Is 'underresented' a politically incorrect term?
On Wed, 18 Oct 1995, Bruce Underwood wrote:
> High School Graduate Summer Intern Coordinator
> What type of outreach are you referring to: programs? exhibitions? job
> opportunties? internships?
>
> In terms of internships, the Smithsonian offers many opportunities for
> underresented museum audiences. Two are coordinated through the Office
> of Fellowships and Grants(OFG) and another by the Office of Elementary &
> Secondary Education (OESE). OFG offer a 9-12 week paid internships for
> minority under graduates & graduates in the Minority Internship Program.
> Also they provide a Native American Internship Program to Native
> American Students (again undergrads & grads). This 9-12 week
> internship's main focus is on Native American history & cultures. You
> can contact OFG by email ([log in to unmask]) for more info.
>
> I coordinate the OESE's National High School Internship Program at the
> Smithsonian. In this program, recent high school graduates spend six
> weeks on assignment at a Smithsonian museum or office. During which,
> they explore potential careers while staying at a local university and
> receiving a stipend. Also, students who live outside of the greater
> Washington , DC, also receive a paid round trip ticket. In doing this,
> priority is given to applicants who, without financial aid, would be
> unable to participate. This small group of students (22 last yr), in
> addition to their work, get the opportunity to tour sites that many
> visitors to Washington, DC, do not see.
>
> If you like to get more information about this program, please contact me dire
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> tly at [log in to unmask]
>
> Bruce Underwood
>
> Bruce Underwood Ofc of Elem & Secondary Education
> High School Intern Coord. A&I 2283, MRC 444
> Smithsonian Institution Washington, DC 20560
> 202/357-4542; 357-4908-fax e-mail: [log in to unmask]
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