MONDAY, JULY 21, 2014 - JULY 27, 2014
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A win-win situation: paid summer internships for Inland students by Vickie Vértiz
Gutierrez, both from Riverside, are working with Habitat for Humanity of Riverside this summer. They are helping to build homes, are collecting donations for their work, and managing the inventory of building supplies. Margarita Oreta and Christina Chu, also from Riverside, will work at the Riverside Art Museum to teach art classes and help produce exhibitions.
wireless access, make E-rate dollars go further, and deliver faster, simpler, and more efficient applications and other processes. Known formally as the federal Schools and LibrarPlease see page 4
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All four students earned their internships through the Student Leaders Program with Bank of America, which places recent high school graduates in paid eight-week internships with nonprofit organizations. “It’s a job that teaches us a lot about what we want to do,” said Gonzalez, a graduate of RaPlease see page 2
State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson applauds FCC vote to expand Internet access for schools and libraries State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson applauded a ruling by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Friday that marks a major step toward preparing students for the global economy by expanding Inter-
net access for schools and libraries. The FCC voted today to modernize the E-rate program and boost support for wireless connectivity for schools and libraries. This action is designed to expand
National Night Out 2014 The Riverside Police Department invites you and your neighbors to be part of National Night Out (NNO) this year. NNO events are designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness. They generate support for and participation in local anticrime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships, and send a message to criminals letting them know that Riverside neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Neighborhood social events are being held throughout the city from 6:00-9:00 P.M. Police personnel will be out in force visiting events that are registered with the department. Fire and City personnel will also be participating in the activities. The 2013 National Night Out was a huge success with over 50 community groups participating. The Riverside Police Department thanks: Target, Riverside Police Officers’ Association, and Boy Scout Troop #106 for assisting with the National Night Out Kick-off event that was held on Saturday, August 3rd, and included a free pancake breakfast, activities for the kids, Police and Fire personnel, and many community groups. Thank you to all the joined in for the fun! How Can Your Neighborhood Participate This Year? Your neighborhood can host a block party, ice cream social, potluck dinner, neighborhood walk, neighborhood baseball- soccer- basketball game, neighborhood clean-up, or any other event that best represents your neighborhood.
Habitat for humanity -Photo by Jennifer Schlueter
Some opportunities in life can make all the difference. Successful summer internships, that are also paid, can lead students to postgraduate education and into well-paying careers in the given program field. This is the kind of chance a few select young people were awarded in Riverside this year. Two students in particular, Saul Gonzalez and Roberto
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