UWM in New Orleans ~ UWinteriM Research Scholarship Application ~ 2012
Call for Applications
UWM’s Cultures and Communities Program, in partnership with the College of Letters and Science,
Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, Peace Studies, School of Education, School of Information
Studies, and the office of the Vice Chancellor for Partnerships and Innovations plans to award grants (up
to $1,300 each) to UWM students participating in UWinteriM New Orleans courses. The array of 2012
UWinteriM courses include:
 Anthropology 150/540
 Social Work 291/591/791
 SOIS 759
All courses require residency in New Orleans and provide students with a unique learning experience
that supports research and fosters the development of critical thinking skills.
The research scholarships are meant to encourage students to:
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Participate in faculty-led field research
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Engage in research outside of the Milwaukee area
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Engage in critical inquiry to better understand the many dimensions of governmental, communal
and personal responsibility
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Build cross-cultural competencies
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Identify the major cultural groups in the city of New Orleans and discuss their distinct
contributions to American history
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Deepen understandings of principal conflicts, especially as these illustrate the impact of
inequalities of access, resources, wealth, health, social and environmental justice issues
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Distinguish between individual bias and structural oppression through guided research with
diverse social and/or cultural groups
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Understand how patterns (of migration, immigration, and diasporas) have emerged from the
aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
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Analyze critically the historical and social construction of categories such as “race” and
“ethnicity,” their relation to “white privilege,” and their impact on various dimensions of human
life, including how such constructions create systematic inequalities between dominant and
marginalized groups
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Demonstrate an understanding of New Orleans’ culture of artistic works and performances
through participant/observation and reflection
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Strengthen collaborations with people from diverse backgrounds through effective listening and
communication skills
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Participate in service learning placements in New Orleans to gain an understanding of the values
of democratic citizenship and cross-cultural understanding through the curricular connection
between theory and practice
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Application Process & Guidelines
Applicants:
Students from all UWM schools and colleges are encouraged to apply. There are no prerequisites for
participation in the scholarship process.
To qualify, students must enroll in an UWinteriM course based in New Orleans (Anthropology 150/540;
Social Work 291/591/791; SOIS 759).
Deadline:
The deadline for receipt of the 2012 UWinteriM scholarship applications is 4:00PM Monday,
November 28, 2011.
Please submit a hard copy of your application to Cultures and Communities Program located in Holton
Hall, Room G36 and email an electronic copy to NOLA-2012@uwm.edu (please write NEW ORLEANS
Scholarship in subject header).
The scholarship
deadline is
4:00PM Monday,
November 28, 2011
Completed
applications should be
submitted to:
Cultures and
Communities
Program Office
Holton G36
Also submit an
electronic copy to:
NOLA2012@uwm.edu
(Please write
NEW ORLEANS
Scholarship
in subject header)
*** Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. ***
Competition:
Completed scholarship applications will be reviewed and awardees selected
by a committee comprised of UWM students and faculty.
Selection of Awardees:
On Monday, December 19, 2011, all applicants will be notified of the
review committee’s funding decisions by e-mail.
Award recipients will be posted on the UWM in New Orleans web page
(neworleans.uwm.edu).
Disbursement of Funds:
Scholarship awards are contingent upon successful completion of all course
requirements.
Awards will be given as reimbursement for the additional course fee and
funds will be disbursed during the Spring 2012 semester.
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Each Application Must Include:
1. Application Cover Sheet (see page 4)
2. Unofficial Transcript (access from your PAWS account)
3. Personal Research Statement: This should be 2-4 pages in length and single-spaced.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to use and reference material from the New Orleans
bibliography at the UWM Library.
Use the following as a guide for this statement:
a. Describe yourself as a person
i. Note areas you hope to strengthen as a result of your participation in the
UWinteriM course
b. Provide a detailed description of your planned research and/or learning goals for the
UWinteriM course
c. Explain how the UWM in New Orleans program and your planned research relates to
your current or future personal, academic and/or career goals
d. How do you anticipate using the research experience gained in this course? What do you
predict will be your outcomes?
e. How and in what ways will you benefit from this course
4. One Letter of Recommendation: This letter should be from UWM faculty or staff member.
(See page 5 for instructions)
Completed applications (a hard copy AND an electronic version) must be submitted by:
4:00PM Monday, November 28, 2011.
Submit hard copy to:
Submit electronic copy to:
Cultures and Communities Program Office
NOLA-2012@uwm.edu
Holton Hall, Rm G36
(Place NEW ORLEANS Scholarship in subject header)
If you have any questions, please email NOLA-2012@uwm.edu
or call the Cultures and Communities Program (414.229.5960).
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Application Cover Sheet
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Student ID: _______________________________ Date of Birth: _________________________________
Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone (primary): ___________________________ E-mail: ____________________________________
Major(s): ________________________________________________________________________________
GPA (overall)_____________________ GPA (in major)______________________________________
Level (Circle) freshman sophomore junior senior MA PhD
Check here if you are a:
College of Letters & Science Major
Peck School of the Arts Major
School of Education Major
School of Information Studies Major
School of Social Welfare Major
In the Cultures and Communities Certificate Program
In the Hmong Diaspora Studies Program
In the Peace Studies Certificate Program
In the Women Studies Certificate Program
McNair Scholar
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Application Check List
1. Application Cover Sheet
2. Unofficial Transcript
3. Personal Research Statement
4. One Letter of Recommendation
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Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _____________________
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UWM in New Orleans ~ UWinteriM Research Scholarship Application ~ 2012
Letter of Recommendation
(Please provide your reference a copy of this page to assist with the writing of their recommendation
letter for you.)
Greetings UWM affiliate,
You are being asked to support a student’s scholarship application to participate in a 2012 UWinteriM in
New Orleans course. All UWinteriM in New Orleans courses (Anthropology 150/540; Social Work
291/591/791; SOIS 759) take UWM students to New Orleans (January 3-19, 2012) for a combined
research and service opportunity. Students have a concentrated focus in the Lower 9th Ward and their
service learning field placements, with community partners in New Orleans, focus on return, restoration,
relief, and recovery efforts. Given the required residency component, students are able to devote
themselves solely to their studies. For many of our students, this residency and unique experiential
learning support research, fosters the development of critical thinking skills, and provides them with an
opportunity that will uniquely mark their college experience. You are encouraged to visit the UWM in
New Orleans website at www.neworleans.uwm.edu to learn more about the program.
Instructions:
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Please write your letter of recommendation on UWM department letterhead.
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Letter of recommendation can be submitted by the student in their application or delivered to the
Cultures and Communities Program Office located in Holton Hall, Rm. G36.
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Listed below are some of the matters we would like you to consider in your letter, however
please feel free to include other comments that are relevant for the review committee’s
consideration:
 Your perception of the student’s qualifications
 Student’s writing ability
 Student’s flexibility
o Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
o Willingness to work hard
 Demonstrates strong engagement with learning
 How will this student benefit from participating in this integrated learning experience?
 Highlight any potential concerns or reservation for this student’s participation in a
residential course
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Completed applications are due by 4:00PM on Monday, November 28, 2011.
If you have any questions, please email NOLA-2012@uwm.edu
or call the Cultures and Communities Program (414.229.5960).
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