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Subject: Please spread the news about Knowedge River!
Reformistas,
Do you know of people who have been considering getting their library
degree? Please help us spread the news that Knowledge River at the
University of Arizona's Library School (SIRLS) is accepting applications for
it's inaugural class! The deadline is April 15, 2002, so they would need to
start the process soon.
Knowledge River graduates will receive an MA in Information Resources and
Library Science. Successful applicants will receive:
---Full tuition support for one year
---A fellowship of $12,000 for one year
---Customized academic advising
---Academic support when needed
---Full orientation to the school, the campus and the community
---Peer support from fellow students
Knowledge River is looking for people who want to:
---Bring the benefits of the Information Age to American Indian and Hispanic
communities.
---Study library and information science with others who are committed to
providing information, educational resources, the latest technology and
relevant library materials to Hispanics and Native Americans.
---Participate in an innovative graduate level curriculum that incorporates
cultural authenticity into newly designed courses specifically geared to the
needs and interests of Native Americans and Hispanics.
You can find out more at the Knowledge River website:
http://knowledgeriver.arizona.edu/
Questions? Contact the Program's Director, Pat Tarin at (520) 621-6428;
E-mail: [log in to unmask] (Pat is at ALA now, but will be back by
the 23rd).
--Lisa Bunker
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