The Scholar Orientation is a four day conference held each August in Tucson, Arizona, for all new Scholars.
The Foundation will arrange travel from the Scholar's home or school; lodging and meals are provided.
The Orientation gives new Scholars the opportunity to network and collaborate with each other and Udall alumni,
introduces Scholars to the Udall legacy, and offers a variety of educational activities: from visiting the
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, to roundtable discussions with experts in Indian law and representatives from the
U.S. Department of State, AmeriCorps, and Peace Corps. Alumni serve as mentors and role models for new Scholars
and welcome them to the Udall community.
Click here to see an agenda from last year's Scholar Orientation.
The Foundation also offers a one-day, pre-Orientation Nation Building workshop, facilitated by the
Native Nations Institute (NNI), to up to 15 Native and non-Native Scholars on
a first come, first served basis. The workshop focuses on the
five elements of successful
Nation Building and provides an opportunity to examine issues
facing Native communities and possible solutions with NNI staff, other Scholars, and Udall alumni in a small-group setting.
Click here for an agenda of last year's Nation Building workshop.
Udall alumni play a vital role in shaping and implementing the Scholar Orientation through leading workshops and
presentations; facilitating scholar presentation groups; and assisting Foundation staff with logistics to keep Orientation
running smoothly. Alumni who are interested in helping at Orientation should contact
Mia Ibarra for more information and
watch the scholar listserv for announcements and applications in January.