Dear Scholars,

Happy New Year and welcome back. We hope this new year is off to a good start for you all.

We wanted to be sure you all know that we are now accepted applications for our 7th Cohort of EXITO Scholars. Word of mouth is our most powerful recruitment strategy and we only open up these applications once a year. Please share information about EXITO with anyone you think might be interested (resources below).

This month, we want to focus on a common theme in our newsletters and ongoing communication with the EXITO Community, SELF CARE. The last 10 months have been a whirlwind of stress, change, adaptation, loss, and a lot of unknowns for all of us. Caring for yourself is more important than ever during this tumultuous time that may go on for quite a while. The infographic shared below was crafted by Chanel Ison, a Cohort 2 Alumni!

Please take a few minutes to check out some of the resources this month and take this opportunity to slow down and focus on caring for yourself in the coming days and weeks.

Best,
The BUILD EXITO Team

PS: You may spot a Bernie Sanders somewhere in this newsletter. And if you read through to the end there's a fun video waiting for you!
Cohort 7 New Scholar Recruitment
We are recruiting our Seventh Cohort of students! Can you believe it?!
and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

The application for new Scholars has opened and will close on Monday, February 15, 2021 at 12:00pm (Pacific Time).

How can you help? Please share the following:
Thank you for helping us recruit the next Cohort of Scholars!
Cohort 6 Trainee Application
We will be opening applications for Phase 2 Trainee Scholars on March 1st. If you are a current first-year Scholar, check out the Trainee Application Google Site!

While the application is not open yet, you can view the application components and get a jump start on essay responses!
Apply for EXITO PLUS!
For eligible EXITO Alumni and Graduating Trainees
EXITO PLUS (Pathway Leading to Uninterrupted Success) is a funding opportunity from the Genentech Foundation to support BIPOC EXITO Scholar Trainees & Alumni impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The EXITO PLUS program is available to PSU BUILD EXITO trainees who have already completed EXITO and current trainees who will complete their BUILD research placement in Winter 2021 or Spring 2021.

As per funder instructions, PLUS funding is available for EXITO Scholars and alumni at PSU who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC). Have questions? Check out the EXITO PLUS Google Site! Or send us an email exito@pdx.edu.
With application season in full swing, we wanted to share with you that all EXITO Scholars, Trainees, and Alumni are welcome to join Enrichment on Tuesdays from 4pm - 5:30pm (Pacific Time) for Writing/Application Support!

If any of the following applies to you, definitely utilize this space and the expertise of the Enrichment Facilitators, Enrichment Specialists, and Peer Mentors!
  • Applying to programs, jobs, scholarships, grants, internships, etc., 
  • Thinking about applying, searching for programs/jobs, deciding which ones to apply to, 
  • Writing documents for your professional portfolio: resume, CV, personal statement, statement of purpose or interest, cover letter, work samples.
Upcoming Research Opportunities:


NIDA Summer Research Internship Program - Application due February 12, 2021

2021 Oregon Sea Grant Summer Scholars - Applications due February 15, 2021

Data Science Public Good Young Scholars Program - Applications due February 15, 2021


Upcoming Events:

February 19, 2021 10am
Join us for this exciting webinar! Dr. Tom Keller will be presenting some of his findings about BUILD EXITO as well as other BUILD sites. Learn some new things about the BUILD Consortium!

Application deadline February 13
The Native American Pre-Admissions Workshop is held virtually by the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Chapter of ANAMS, the Association of Native American Medical Students. It is designed to provide Native American pre-med students with the knowledge they need to be successful medical school applicants. Workshop takes place on February 27, 2021. Apply at: okla.st/napa-workshop

Thursdays from February 4-25, 2021 from 6pm-7pm PST
Check out this series of talks hosted by the Oregon National Primate Research Center. The topic is coronavirus!
If you know of any upcoming events and/or opportunities you think the EXITO Community should know please send us an email, exito@pdx.edu. Thank You!
Just a friendly reminder, Diversity Program Consortium (DPC) and National Research Mentoring Networking (NRMN) are part of the EXITO experience for Scholars and Alumni! These programs are full of resources and opportunities.
For non-PSU campuses, review your college/university resource centers and mentors to learn what support is available.

HAVE CONTENT TO SHARE?
If you have a story, event, or opportunity you are interested in sharing with the EXITO community, contact us! Email exito@pdx.edu.
Thanks for reading through this newsletter! If you made it this far, please enjoy this Dr. Fauci x Lady Gaga Parody!
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