School is here [3]

Hey Hey Hey

This is the end of the 3nd week of school hope things are going well for all and that the transition has been smooth!

This is what’s coming up.

A heads up to everyone Africa Speaks is in 2 weeks [Oct 7th from 5-6:30pm]. [Be sure to bring your membership cards!]

Events

ASA- Africa Speaks

Thursday October 7th, 2010

Come and join in an intriguing, thought provoking and humorus discussion on “Foreign” Parenting and Accents. Whether your parents are immigrants or just strange bring your two cents and anecdotes about their parenting styles and other experiences.

2TUESDAYS GLOBAL SPOTLIGHT SERIES

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

“Support for HIV-Infected Patients in Rural Ethiopian Villages and Reducing Loss to Follow-up in Medical Care Settings” by Alan Lifson, Professor, Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health

www.international.umn.edu/spotlight for more information and other event

FRANK THEATHRE Presents ECLIPSED

Sept 17th- Oct 10th

3156 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407

For more information on times visit www.franktheatre.org

“ECLIPSED centers on the lives of five women who are thrown together by the recent civil war in Liberia. Salvaged as chattel from wartime looting, these “wives” of the commanding officer form a hardscrabble sisterhood and develop their own hierarchy as they confront questions of survival in their compound. The arrival of a new girl who has learned to read, and the return of a former “wife” who can kill, quickly transforms their possibilities. Surprisingly vivacious and often funnier than you would expect, ECLIPSED raises thought-provoking questions about power and resistance, solidarity and complicity, as the women hold out for the hope of a brighter destiny.”

PROGRAM IN HUMAN RIGHTS AND HEALTH

The United Nations: Searching for Justice in Rwanda, Cambodia, and Yugoslavia. Saturday, October 16 10:30am-3pm (William Mitchel College of Law) 875 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul

Andrew M. Baker, MD, JD, Chief Medical Examiner, Hennepin County & Kosovo ME, 1999
Gregory Stanton, PhD, President, Genocide Watch (Keynote: Creating Tribunals)
Barbara Frey, Director, Human Rights Program (Small Arms)
Judge Edward Wilson (UN Trials, Kosovo)
Whitney Hough & Ina Ziegler (Observations from Rwanda Tribunal)
Professor Peter Erlinder, William Mitchell (Defending the Accused at the ICT, Rwanda)

World Without Genocide, PHRH (cosponsor)

MINNEAPOLIS URBAN LEAGUE

Welcome Back to School Youth Fair- Sept 25th 12-6pm at the YMCA on 1711 West Broadway, N. Minneapolis, MN

For more info go to www.mul.org , if you’d like to volunteer email Elias at engeru@mul.org

“The theme of the event is "Stop The Madness" and the goal is to fight and raise awareness against Youth and Gang violence in Minneapolis. We are co-sponsoring the event with other organizations who will also have Information Vendor sites at the event.”

OSU- Freshman and Transfer Student Welcome Event
Wednesday, Sept 29th at 3pm at the Carlson School of Management, Room L-126
Email OSU at osu@umn.edu for more info or check out their website www.Oromiastudentunion.com

“Even though the event is meant to welcome the new students, it will also be an excellent opportunity for the members and friends of OSU to come together and reconnect. If you have a friend or a family member who is freshman, or just transferred to the U of M from other colleges or Universities please invite them on behalf of OSU.”

Internship/Volunteer/Work

MINO WHITE- Work Study tutor position available

“We are currently looking for a tutor for our after school
program.The job is posted on the U of M's employment site,
Requisition# 168000.”

PLANNED PARENTHOOD- Health Advisor Opportunity

See Flier below for specifics [or email ybrewer@ppmns.org]

LITERACY MINNESOTA-
They are looking for volunteers, job posting are available here www.literacyminnesota.org/jobs.html

Other

WOMEN’S CENTER- “The Art of Honoring Leadership Development Mentoring Program”
Thursday, Oct 7th 9am-12:30pm

“…designed for first generation female, junior and senior or
graduate students of color.It is an 8-month program, meeting
once a month from 9am-12:30pm,and kick-off is Thursday,
October 7, 2010.  The mentors are leaders within top corporations
(3M Company, Wells Fargo, Boston Scientific, HealthPartners,
Target) and the mentees are chosen from year Universities (U of M,
Carlson School of Management, St. Catherine University, Bethel
University, Hamline University, Metropolitan State University and
Augsburg College) based on a specific criteria (see attached 'Mentee
Brochure').  Many students participating in the program have gotten 
jobs and internships as well as mentors have gotten promotions.”

*If you are interested send a short letter expressing your interest and background to women@umn.edu

TEACH FOR AMERICA- Info session

Wed Sept 29th, 6pm West Bank Auditorium Room 20 Willey Hall. For more info visit www.teachforamerica.org if you are interested

“Come learn about Teach For America and the post graduate opportunities offered Full Salary, Health Benefits, All Majors”

“Teach For America was ranked as the #7 best place to launch a career by Business Week in 2009. Teach For America is a national nonprofit committed to eliminating the achievement gap that occurs due to the varying educational opportunities between low and high income areas in our public schools. We recruit outstanding students from all majors and backgrounds to lead a classroom for two years in low income communities…”

MCAE- just and FYI

MCAE [Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence] has a blog! Check it out for information on their upcoming events, programs, and opportunities etc.

http://blog.lib.umn.edu/mcae/mcae

IMPORTANT!!!

ATTENTION all ASA Members…

The Fall Jam has been POSTPONED

The Fall Jam has been POSTPONED

The party is no longer tomorrow [Sept 25th]

but has been moved to

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15th, 2010

-ASA

Summer Update [2]

Hey all,

Here are this weeks upcoming events, or new events of note. Make sure to check the previous post of events as well.

If you have any information or events that you'd think ASA, members or other students should know about feel free to email us at asa@umn.edu.

Questions, comments, concerns can be sent to the above email, or left in the comment box at the bottom of each post.


Enjoy!



EVENTS

Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting [ALPFA] & National Association of Black Accountants [NABA]- 2nd Annual Diverse Students Career Forum
Sat, Sept 18, 2010
For more information on the groups visit there websites at www.nabamn.org and www.alpfatwincities.org

"The Diverse Students Career Forum will provide you with opportunities to:
Interact with some of the top companies in the Twin Cities (last
year's line up included Cargill, UnitedHealth Group, Ernst & Young,
KPMG, and General Mills)
- Attend a career fair for internships and full-time employment in
accounting, finance and other business fields
- Participate in mock interviews
- Receive resume feedback
- Participate in professional development workshops
- And attend a luncheon with a keynote speaker

You are strongly encouraged to participate in this valuable program!
You can do this by responding to studentoutreach@nabamn.org. Specify
the following:
- Full name,
- Current school,
- Year in school,
- Contact information, and
- Attach a copy of your resume.

You will be contacted by our outreach team once your email is
received. Note that there will be a $20 registration fee which comes
with a complimentary membership to either ALPFA or NABA. The first 25
students to register will pay a reduced registration fee of $10."

VOLUNTEER/INTERNSHIP/WORK

Blue Ink Promotional Group LLC is looking for models, designers and talent. Contact them at www.BlueinkLLC.com, on Facebook at Blue ink, LLC or on Twitter at FOLLOWTHEink.

  "We are looking for more casual - lifestyle type of looks. Natural looks
 in beautiful places. Men and women ages 19 +"

Park Ave Youth and Family Services is looking for people to tutor and/or mentor middle school children, preparing them for "high school and beyond." Facebook group PAYFS-Central Promises or Charles Peterson at 612-825-6864 [ext 573]

"We only ask that volunteers commit to working 2-5 hours per week for a 3-9
month period. This is a great chance to gain experience in the education and
humanities field with an organization that has been serving Minneapolis for
over 25 years."

OTHER

Pepsi Refresh Initiative-
For more information go to www.goodcollab.org, or send an email to center4good@gmail.com

"I was hoping you would help support an initiative that would inspire and help
underprivileged high school students earn a college education , while
simultaneously raising money for non-profits. All you have to do is text
“102506” to Pepsi (73774) and/or vote online at
http://www.refresheverything. com/center4good . All voting is free, and can be
done everyday .

The project that we are trying to fund is called the Center for Good, whose
mission is to:

  • Help underprivileged youth get to college by focusing them on academics
and positive extracurricular activities (sports, music, the arts, debate, etc),
as well as providing them with college level tutoring and mentors (from local
universities, such as Stanford)
  • Host events for individuals with special needs, such as the elderly and
children with disabilities
  • Hosting nightly fundraising events to sustain the project itself and
fund a variety of non-profits in different sectors (medical research,
scholarships, the arts, environmental, etc)"

[The following is a letter to whomever it applies, ASA has no direct affiliations with this group]

Friendship Invitation and Help for African/African Descent Students/Scholars and Families

"I hope you are enjoying the end of the summer and all is well with you. If you
have just come to the U.S.A, or to Minnesota, I can imagine it has been quite
an adjustment as you begin the challenge of a new academic and social
environment and miss seeing family and friends.

I work in partnership with several Christian based organizations and volunteers
that help international students, scholars and families (regardless of their
religious beliefs) feel welcomed here in the U.S.A. and assist them in settling
in at colleges and universities in the Twin Cities. I am particularly
interested in seeing that African/African Descent students, scholars, spouses,
and their children receive the help they need, are well oriented and informed
about opportunities available to them on the campus and in the community and
know where they can feel comfortable seeking practical and confidential help
and encouragement when needed.

Some of the areas we provide services in or might be able to help you include:

finding resources (sorry, not money, but food you like, winter clothes,
furniture, transportation, etc)


learning to navigate the system at the U, in Minnesota and in the U.S.A.


learning about American life, education, culture and customs.

meeting new American and African/African Descent friends and families at the U
and in the Twin Cities.

Finding activities for your child(ren) and/or spouse and discussing concerns
about their adjustment here.


Participating in Free English classes, and free or inexpensive outings, trips,
activities, concerts, plays etc with American volunteers and internationals
from other countries.


Opportunities to visit a church to observe or participate in services, ask
questions and discuss spiritual topics with others from the same or different
spiritual

make connections and network you for a more enjoyable and less stressful
educational experience.or discussion groups and


I would be happy to meet with any interested students, scholars or family
members to see if I could be of assistance to anyone or just to say,  "WELCOME!
We are glad you are here!"  I am sure the ASA also welcomes you and and invites
you to join in their programs and activities.

Please visit the websites below to see if you and/or your family members are
interested in observing or participating in any of the services or activities
mentioned.  All are welcomed regardless of your religious background or beliefs
or how long you have been at the U, in Minnesota or the U.S.A.
--
Barbara Fadirepo, International Student/Scholar/Family Outreach
Partnering with Stadium Village (Global) Church (www.stadiumvillagechurch.org)
ConneXions International (www.conneXionsinternational.org) and
African Christian Fellowship (contact me for information)
c/o 501 Oak St SE (and Essex St, 2 blocks south of Washington Ave)
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414
BarbaraF814@gmail.com     651-707-4467              651-707-4467"

coming this fall...

• MCAE Kick-off
  
• Explore U: Welcome Week Activities & Vendor Fair- 9/4/10 @1:30-4:30pm
• Minneapolis Activities Fair- 9/15 @10-2pm
• St Paul Activities Fair- 9/21 @10-2pm
• House party of The Sankhu-Palubari Community School- 9/12 @ 3-5pm
• Community Involvement Fair- 9/22 @10-2pm
• St Paul Job and Intern Fair- 9/22 @10-3pm
• STAND [Women of the Congo event and fashion show]- 10/6 @12-1pm