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HBCU Week: Federal Agency Meet and Greet

All registered conference attendees are invited to participate in the first annual Federal Agency Meet and Greet. The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Initiative) will host this networking event to provide attendees with the opportunity to meet members of the Federal Interagency Working Group (IWG). The IWG consists of over 30 federal agencies that have formal partnerships with the Initiative.


This event will allow attendees to build a professional support network for their institution by connecting with federal agencies and their staff who can provide guidance, intra-agency connections, updates on agency activities and technical assistance support. This event will also provide attendees with the opportunity for increased visibility with agencies they are excited to learn more about and aspire to work with.

We encourage you to use this occasion as an opportunity to get to know the federal community and what is has to offer!

*Conference Registration Required

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Federal Cultural Funding Opportunities for HBCUs

Do you want to learn more about applying for federal arts/cultural/humanities grants or other funding opportunities for your university or research?

Will you be in Washington D.C. for the 2019 HBCU annual conference? Do you want to know more about applying for federal arts/cultural/humanities grants or other funding opportunities for your university or college?

Get the inside scoop straight from three federal agencies that offer grants, on how YOU can increase successful applications for funding opportunities.

Attend Dream It – Achieve It: Federal Cultural Funding Opportunities for HBCUs, a day-and-a-half workshop hosted by Arts and Humanities agencies.

WHEN: September 10: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM & September 11: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
WHERE: Meeting Room 16, Renaissance Hotel, 999 9th St., NW, Washington, DC 20001

Workshop attendees are invited to attend an exclusive tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture – BEFORE the museum is open to the public!

At the workshop you will:

  • Learn about the various funding opportunities available within the arts/cultural/humanities sector at the federal, state, and local levels.
  • Learn how to address challenges in obtaining funding in these fields.
  • Hear success stories of recent grant awardees.
  • Find out about career opportunities for students in arts and humanities majors.
  • Learn how to prepare successful grant applications during one on one question and answer session.

Register for this workshop when you register for your sessions at the conference!
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HBCU Week Student Leadership Summit

Are you currently an enrolled student or recent graduate of a HBCU?

Join us at our student leadership summit as a student delegate participating in professional development, career area sessions, and career opportunities!

For more information contact Elyse Jones, elyse.jones@ed.gov or oswhi-hbcu@ed.gov 

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HBCU Week 2019 Industry Day

Are you an HBCU and want to know how to win Federal
Government contracts?
National HBCU Week 2019 Industry Day
Event and Matchmaking Session
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Renaissance Hotel
Grand South
999 9th Street, NW, Washington, DC

 

Join the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National
Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of the Treasury for the
Inaugural HBCU Industry Day.

This is your opportunity to have in-person conversations with Federal and
industry leaders about potential contract opportunities!

All approved representatives of HBCU Sponsored Programs Offices,
Research, Title III, Grants Administration, or Governmental Affairs Divisions are encouraged to attend!

Join us for face-to-face conversations about procurement between HBCUs,
Federal Agencies, and Prime Contractors.

By participating in this event, you will obtain access to federal acquisition
and program officials as well as potential industry teaming partners.

To Register
Register to attend the 2019 HBCU Week Conference and Sign-up for HBCU Industry Day Event and Matchmaking when you select your sessions.

For More Information
Rachel K. Ramirez, nihsmallbusiness@mail.nih.gov
NIH Small Business Program Office

If you require reasonable accommodations, please send an email to the point of contact listed above.

 

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Save the Date: 2019 HBCU Week Conference

2019 National HBCU Week Conference

Save the Date, 2019 HBCU Week Conference, Enhancing HBCU Competitiveness: Student Achievement, Quality Partnerships and Institutional Performance, September 8-10, 2019

White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

2019 National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week Conference

Enhancing HBCU Competitiveness: Student Achievement, Quality Partnerships and Institutional Performance

Registration

NOW OPEN

 Hotel & Travel Information Hotel Reservation

Link

 Exhibitor Information Volunteer Information

Frequently Asked Questions

September 8-10, 2019

Renaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel

999 9th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001

Reserve your Hotel Room Now

https://book.passkey.com/go/NHBCU19

Online Registration is Required |Free Admission

General Registration Opens June 1, 2019

Questions?? Contact oswhi-hbcu@ed.gov

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Thank You: 2018 HBCU Week Conference Attendees

HBCU Week LogoOn behalf of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, we wish to thank all the attendees, exhibitors, conference donors, presenters, guest speakers, volunteers, and many others for joining us at the 2018 HBCU Week Conference, HBCU Competitiveness: Aligning Institutional Missions with America’s Priorities.

View the recorded sessions here

Access available breakout session presentations here

View Official Photos here

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Seats are filling up for the 2018 HBCU Week Conference

REGISTER NOW: 2018 HBCU WEEK CONFERENCE

 

2018 National HBCU Week Conference

HBCU COMPETITIVENESS: Aligning Institutional Missions with America’s Priorities

September 16-19, 2018

Washington Marriott Wardman Park | 2660 Woodley Road, NW, Washington, DC

 

Seats will fill up fast, so those wishing to attend should register now.

 

The conference is open to all HBCU Presidents, Chancellors, senior administrators, HBCU students, sponsored programs professionals, student financial aid executives, higher education advocates, members of the President’s Board of Advisors on HBCUs, trustees, alumni, corporate, foundation and government officials and other professionals.

 

Free Admission | Online Registration is Required

This is the HBCU conference you don’t want to miss.

We hope to see you in September.

The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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2018 Nomination Period::WHIHBCU Student Recognition

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)  Competitiveness Scholars

BACKGROUND

The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (WHIHBCU) is excited to announce the launch of HBCU Competitiveness Scholars, a student recognition program designed to honor current HBCU students for their competitiveness, i.e., successfully preparing to compete for top opportunities that improve standards of living in their communities.

The term “competitiveness” embodies our nation’s best education and economic opportunities. The HBCU Competitiveness Scholars will help form the next generation of leaders who exhibit and champion HBCU excellence. The WHIHBCU will select Scholars for their

  • Academic Achievement: established classroom performance;
  • Civic and Campus Engagement: proven leadership to make a positive difference at their institutions and in their communities; and                  
  • Entrepreneurial Ethos: demonstrated character to pursue new opportunities, despite limited resources, i.e., the “go-getter” or competitive spirit.

For the specified academic school year, Scholars will serve as representatives of their respective institutions and communities to the WHIHBCU. The WHIHBCU will provide outreach and engagement opportunities for Scholars as well as information and resources to disseminate among their fellow students. Scholars will participate in regional events, webinars; and monthly web chats with the WHIHBCU staff and other professionals from a wide range of disciplines. Scholars also will have opportunities to engage with one another to showcase individual and collective talent across the HBCU spectrum.

To inform their experience, Scholars are expected to carefully assess their personal and career aspirations, as well as the needs of their institutions and communities, to help determine the best ways the WHIHBCU and its partners might provide support. It is essential that the WHIHBCU engage the next generation of leaders who are expected to make meaningful contributions to society. Their growth and development are crucial to the success of our communities, our nation and our global competitiveness.

 

ALL NOMINATION FORMS MUST BE SENT TO: hbcuscholars@ed.gov no later than July 31, 2018

2018 WHIHBCU Competitiveness Scholars Nomination Form

WHIHBCU Competitiveness Scholars Information Sheet

If the WHIHBCU can be of assistance in the nomination process,

or if you have further questions, please contact us at oswhi-hbcu@ed.gov or by phone at (202) 453-5634.

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Internship Opportunity for HBCU Students: Clemson African Area African American Museum

The Clemson Area African-American Museum is looking for a college student who can multitask, communicate well verbally, and has strong organizational skills to assist with graphic design and social media for the museum.

CAAAM collects and showcases the historical achievements of local African-Americans by serving as a resource center to engage the community in intellectual discourse about the past.  The museum offers exhibits which depict the history and contributions by African-Americans to Pickens County, South Carolina and other parts of South Carolina.

Interested applicants are to send resumes to cooperjt5@gmail.com and neals10@bellsouth.net. The application deadline is April 15th, 2018.

Address and phone number of the Museum:  214 Butler Street Clemson, SC 29631  864-654-2944
Name of Internship: New Media Internship
Duration: The internship will be 6 months
Website for Museum: ca-aam.org

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SAVE THE DATE! HBCYOU: Professional Development Series 1, Pinpoint, Prepare, & Propel the Leader in You!

The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities is excited to announce the HBCYOU Professional Development Speaker Series.  This speaker series is designed to connect students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) with non-profit organizations, federal agencies, and young professionals to discuss professional development opportunities and identify challenges and solutions HBCU students face when preparing for and entering the 21st century workforce.

 The sessions has been designed in a progression first focusing on self-awareness, career exploration,  civic engagement and leadership, personal brand management, and ending with navigating the marketplace for jobs in the public sector.

Plan For Success

Each person brings individual qualities, experiences and values when engaging in leadership; the understanding of these aspects about yourself is essential. In this session students will learn how self-knowledge impacts their goals as a leader and can help them navigate interactions with others. After this session, students will be able to better define who they are, and why they should be sought out!

About the Speaker

Dr. Bernadette M. Gailliard is a researcher, trainer, and consultant who helps organizations support the success of emerging leaders. Dr. Gailliard is currently the Co-Director of the Program for Early Career Excellence and a faculty member in the Department of Communication in the School of Communication and Information at Rutgers University. Her published articles can be found in Management Communication Quarterly, Communication Yearbook, and Human Relations.

Webinar information!

To join WebEx Series:

  • Windows must use Internet Explorer v9 or higher
  • MAC must use Safari

Go to:  https://educate.webex.com/educate/k2/j.php?MTID=t36913d9462d250e5e933bed8f6ad7165
2. Enter your name and email address.
3. Enter the session password: welcome
4. Click “Join Now”.
5. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.
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For Audio:

Webinar Call Line will be added at a later date!

WHIHBCU Staff

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