Hey ASA Members,
How are classes going?
Here are some of the upcoming event and opportunities. Also we are looking for people to make displays of African countries for Festival of African Nations. If you are interested please contact Femi (fagbe002@umn.edu) or Patience (bongl001@umn.edu). This will be a great way to get your membership cards stamps!
EVENTS
BGAPSA- Each One, Reach One
Tuesday, Oct 26 from 6PM-8PM
Coffman Room 303
“BGAPSA and its sister organizations, BLSA and HSOCA, are hosting “Each One, Reach One”: a forum where graduate and professional students, admissions officers, and faculty will informally provide advice to undergraduate students students of color. This one-time event is not meant to be an ongoing mentoring program.”
Please RSVP below to attend, *before Monday, October 25*.http://goo.gl/IQZr
ASA- Africa Speaks
Thursday November 11th from 5PM-6:30PM
Come and join in an intriguing, thought provoking and humorous discussion on Accents.
ASA- Festival of African Nations
WE ARE LOOKING FOR MORE COUNTRIES TO MAKE DISPLAYS, DONT LET YOURS BE MISSING FROM THIS GREAT EVENT, SIGN UP TODAY! EMAIL FEMI fagbe002@umn.edu, PATIENCE bongl001@umn.edu OR ASA asa@umn.edu. There will be sessions to make the boards, materials will also be provided. Membership cards will be stamped for making displays as well as coming to event.
Tuesday, November 16th from 4pm-8pm
MISA- Feast of Nations and Cultural Show
Saturday, November 6th from 5pm-10pm
Coffman Great Hall
There will be dancing, singing, and theatrical performances showcasing all different cultures! There will be a feast of cultural food at the end of the show, with food from all over the Twin Cities representing different food from all over the world! Come join us as we celebrate and appreciate all the different cultures at the U of M! This is open to all students and the public...FOR FREE! :]
Signups for Fashion Show (no audition necessary!) is here: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dFlDMGFzdGlGNnh6UmdOdXZwTGpMTUE6MQ#gid=0
Diversity Networking Event
Wednesday, November 17th from 3pm-5pm
University Ballroom, Radisson University Hotel
Meet and network with potential employers across the Twin Cities Metro whoare interested in a diverse workforce. All undergraduate students arewelcome to attend this free event. Students who identify with one or more ofthe communities served by the Office for Equity and Diversity (GLBT,students of color, women, and students with disabilities) are encouraged toattend.
You can register at http://z.umn.edu/studnet
March for Retail Cleaning Justice
Saturday, November 6th at 11AM
Grace Trinity Church- 1430 W 28th St, Minneapolis
“Workers will no longer work in the shadows of these corporate giants, watching their profits soar as workers’ wages and working conditions spiral out of control. … As college students we have tremendous power in stopping social injustices. We need your help!!!!” http://ctul.net/newsrecent-events/march/
For more information contact Katie Menke at menke069@umn.edu
Program in Human Rights and Health
They will be having a series of events during the fall the following are coming up
11/11– Moos Tower 2-520 at 12PM
The Gifts of the Body: Procuring Organs for Transplantation by Gilbert Meilaender
11/12- Mayo 3-100 at 12:15-1:30PM
Bioethics and Democratic Practices by Joan Tronto
11/18- William Mitchel College of Law [875 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul] at 7PM
Legal and Medical Impunity from Torture by Steve Miles, Margot DeWilde et al
Get Out The Vote and Students Organizing for America- Concert
Friday, Oct 29th from 4PM-8PM
16th Block lot [16th Ave and University ]
Free, More info at www.livewithsubstance.org/gotv-show
VOLUNTEERING
Every third Saturday of the Month ASA will have volunteer opportunities available to members. This is an awesome way to get involved with the community and ASA. Membership cards will also be stamped at these events.
Look out for emails and Facebook statuses with more information.
OTHER
Institute for Responsible Citizenship
“The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is now accepting applications for the Class of 2012. Each summer, the Institute hosts a summer leadership program for talented African American male college sophomores in Washington, DC. Our students work at high-level internships, take a challenging course in economics and government, and meet with influential leaders. We accept students of all disciplines, and encourage students majoring in the sciences, business, entrepreneurship, and engineering to apply.”
Deadline is January 7, 2011
for more information contact John Saunders at info@i4rc.org visit the website at www.i4rc.org
Northwestern University Center for Global Engagement
“Credit-bearing study abroad and experiential learning program called the Global Engagement Summer Institute (GESI). GESI begins at Northwestern’s Chicago campus with intensivepre-departure coursework in community development and international leadership. Students then venture abroad to intern in interdisciplinary teams of four to five at community-based nonprofits in Bolivia, India, Nicaragua, or Uganda. At the end of the summer, students from all four sites return to Chicago for a Final Learning Summit, where they share geographical experiences, reflect on their learning, and explore how to transform their GESI summer into a lifetime of global engagement. Students receive two credits (equivalent to six semester hours) from Northwestern upon completion.”
The deadline for non-Northwestern Students is April 1st.
Learn more at gesi.northwestern.edu and email at gesi@northwester.edu
Tour Program Rajasthan India
Travel As Volunteer [TAV] is an organization dedicated to arranging tour programs for students/family/ group in the Rajasthan State of India. Our program is a combination of work and travel, which includes volunteer work in the area of teaching, Elephant Care and development of local rural community.
For more information visit their website or email them at www.travelasvolunteer.org & info@travelasvolunteer.org
STAY connected, and if you have any questions feel free to email us at asa@umn.edu.
-ASA
