Opportunities

Diversity, Learning, and Inclusive Excellence: Accelerating and Assessing Progress

AAC&U will hold its biennial Network for Academic Renewal Meeting (known in previous years as Diversity and Learning) on October 16-18, 2008, in Long Beach, California. The conference aims to help campuses take diversity efforts to the next level of comprehensive, coordinated action by highlighting curricular, cocurricular, and institutional models that enable educators to foster diverse and inclusive learning environments. For a detailed description, visit www.aacu.org/meetings/diversityandlearning

National Association for Multicultural Education 2008 Conference

The National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME) will hold its 18th annual international conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, on November 12-16, 2008. NAME brings together educators across the spectrum from preschool through higher education, as well as business and community members from communities around the globe. For more information, visit the Web site at www.nameorg.org

The Point Foundation: The National LGBT Scholarship Fund

The Point Foundation offers annual scholarships to high-achieving LGBT students who demonstrate an interest in community service. Point particularly aims to alleviate the financial burden felt by students whose families have denied them support because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. In exchange for awards averaging $13,600, students meet high academic standards and complete a service project based in the LGBT community. An annual application is open from January to March. For more information, visit www.pointfoundation.org.