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| Upon completion of high school I attended college at the University of Connecticut (UConn) in Storrs. I majored in Animal Science under the Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture and earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in spring of 1999. The following fall I enrolled at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) in Amherst. There I majored in Fisheries & Wildlife Conservation, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in spring of 2002. College played a major role with enhancing my goals and persuading my determination to achieve them.
Throughout college I have been immensely involved with the Native American community. While partaking in numerous programs and activities cultivated for Native American students, I learned a great deal about the diversity of Native cultures and issues facing Native communities as a whole. The struggles of the northeast Indian Nations were predominantly emphasized. “We Are Not Vanishing. We Are Not Conquered. We Are As Strong As Ever” (United American Indians of New England). I had much respect for my Native advisors and teachers who guided me along the way. Much of my college life was dedicated to my involvement with the Native community where upon I was blessed with many awards of appreciation for my commitment. Other dedicated Native American students and myself worked hard for these programs, and in the end we enjoyed many outings to powwows across the country, including Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Mexico and Canada. |
| College Years |
| University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Degree: Bachelor of Science, May 2002 Major: Fisheries & Wildlife Conservation Concentration: Wildlife Conservation Activities: *Native American Student Association member, Secretary *Kanonhsesne Council member (student advisory board for the Native American floor) *Resident of the Native American floor, or Kanonhsesne (Iroquois - “place of our longhouse”) *Josephine White Eagle Cultural Center staff/volunteer *Native American Student Support Services volunteer *Native American Beading Workshop teaching assistant *Annual UMass Powwow staff *Student chapter of The Wildlife Society member Photo Scrapbook Collages: University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1999-2002) UMass Campus Photo Collage UMass Native American Student Association Photo Collage ~ Powwows UMass Beading Workshop Photo Collage ~ Lisa’s Beadwork Weekend Trips Photo Collage Summer Internship 2000 ~ Predation Project Summer Internship 2001 ~ Bison Research Spring Break ~ Assateague Island National Seashore Spring Break to Assateague Island & Summer Internship adventures in Montana, Wyoming and North Dakota may be viewed in greater detail on the Travel and Field Work Photo Galleries! Awards: *AmeriCorps Education Award, Corporation for National Service upon completion of summer 2000 internship at the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range through the Student Conservation Association, Inc. *United States Department of the Interior Award Certification, Bureau of Land Management Billings Field Office, Montana/Dakotas Wild Horse and Burro Program. *Native American Student Support Services Academic Honors. *Native American Student Support Services Graduation Certificate for perseverance in negotiating the University while maintaining a commitment to the Native American community. *Plaque inscription (Lisa Selner 2001): This plaque remains at the Josephine White Eagle Cultural Center. Established by John Stoffolano in his mother's name (Mohawk) to honor individuals that the Native community at UMass felt deserved recognition because of their contribution to help Native students. *Dr. Josephine White Eagle Cultural Center Certificate of Accomplishment for participation and commitment in the Native arts class and striving to preserve Native cultures for the coming generations. *Dr. Josephine White Eagle Cultural Center Award for commitment to the Josephine White Eagle Cultural Center at UMass. *Dr. Josephine White Eagle Cultural Center Certificate of Achievement for actively participating in the beading workshop and striving to preserve Native American culture for the coming generations. *Native American Student Support Services Award for the effort, commitment and dedication to issues that affect the Native American community. |
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| University of Connecticut, Storrs
Degree: Associate of Applied Science, May 1999 Major: Animal Science Concentration: Equine Science Activities: *Calf Watch & Foal Watch volunteer *UConn Horse Barn staff *UConn Horse Auction staff *UConn Western Riding Program student *Little International Horse Judging Contest contestant *Native American Student Association member, Activities Committee Chair *UConn Powwow staff Photo Scrapbook Collages: University of Connecticut, Storrs (1997-1999) UConn Native American Cultural Society Photo Collage UConn Foal Watch Photo Collage UConn Calf Watch Photo Collage UConn Horses Photo Collage UConn Horse Shows Photo Collage UConn Dairy Cattle Photo Collage UConn Livestock Photo Collage Arial Views ~ Plane Ride over Connecticut Awards: *University of Connecticut Dean’s List, Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture *University of Connecticut Heritage Scholarship |
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