The University of Oregon & The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs presented Native Opportunities Tuesday, October 15, 2013 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. at the Warm Springs Education Building
Agenda
- 5:30 – 6:00 pm Blessing of Food and Dinner
- 6:00 – 6:10 pm Registration, Welcome and Introductions
- 6:10 – 7:10 Supporting Students for Higher Education & Exploring Financial Aid Opportunities: (Students and Parents). Presented by Melina Pastos, Academic Adviser, Leilani Sabzalian, Academic Adviser and Native American Retention Specialist, Steve Mardane, Financial Aid Counselor and Antonio Huerta, Outreach Manager.
- 7:10 – 7:30 Student panel: Current Native Students and Q & A with UO Opportunities Team
- 7:30 – 8:00 Evaluation, Drawings, Wrap Up & Adjourn
Special thanks to the attendees, to the Education Department members and to the community members who made this program possible including Ramona, Valerie, Carroll, Urbana, Ardis, Deanie and June. It is an honor to work with the Warm Springs Community.
Special thanks to Delson Suppah, Sr for his help spreading the word through the local radio station and for his time sharing his insightful knowledge of the community as it relates to education. We appreciate Delson’s time and hard work!
