The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program brings talented African American, Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaska Native college seniors and recent graduates to Washington, D.C., where they work in congressional offices and learn about health policy. The application deadline is January 7, 2005.

PURPOSE: The Kaiser Family Foundation established the Scholars Program to honor the legacy of late U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, who was a Foundation Trustee, and to expand the pool of students of color interested in the field of health policy.

STRUCTURE: Through the nine-week program (May 24 - July 29, 2005), Scholars gain knowledge about federal legislative procedure and health policy issues, while further developing their critical thinking and leadership skills. In addition to an internship in a congressional office, Scholars participate in seminars and site visits to augment their knowledge of health care issues, and write and present a health policy research paper. The program is based at Howard University.

ELIGIBILITY: Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens who are members of a racial/ethnic minority group and will be seniors or recent graduates of an accredited U.S. college or university in the fall of 2004. Candidates are selected based on academic performance, demonstrated leadership potential and interest in health policy.

COMPENSATION: Scholars receive approximately $5,000 in support, which includes a stipend, daily expense allowance, airfare and lodging.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Application forms and additional information about the Program are available online at: http://www.kff.org/docs/topics/jordanscholars.html.
All application materials are due by January 7, 2005. For further information,
contact program manager Jomo Kassaye at 202.238.2385 or bjscholars@howard.edu.

Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA is looking for individuals at the post-doctoral level interested in a career at an undergraduate institution. The two-year, 12-month appointment will allow the fellow to spend half-time co-teaching classes in her/his discipline and the other half focused upon research including mentoring of undergraduates. For more information contact Chris L. Craney, Professor and Chair Biochemistry at 323-259-1414.

Alumni Network Is Up and Running!

Register Today!

As you know, over the past few months
we have worked towards establishing
a UBRP Alumni Network.

The network is now electronic and functional (but we expect to add more features as we go along). If you would like to be added to the network, and see who is already registered, please go to the following URL:

http://ubrp.arizona.edu/alumni/registration.cfm

and complete the electronic form. That is all there is to