Up Coming events

MCAE Kick Off
When: Wednesday, August 29th 2012

Where:Wiley Atrium
Time: TBA

ASA Update

http://mediamill.cla.umn.edu/mediamill/embed/124049

Watch this video, Meet the 2011-2012 ASA board and learn about our upcoming events.

ASA now on TWITTER!!!

Hey everyone you can now follow us on Twitter and get up to date info on all things ASA.

-ASA

AFRICAN NIGHT!

It's here!

What, I'm sure, you've all been waiting for. AFRICAN NIGHT!!!

When: Saturday, April 2nd, 2011

Where: The Great Hall [of Coffman]

Time: 5-9pm

Admission: Free for U of M Students, $5 for Public [AFTER 7PM THE PRICE GOES UP FOR EVERYONE!]

After Party

Where: Zuhrah Shrine Center

2540 Park Ave

Minneapolis, MN 55404

When: 10pm-2am

Admission: $5 before 11pm, $7 after 11pm

SEE YOU ALL THEN, come and enjoy the performances, fashion show and food!!!

-ASA

It's gonna be HUGE

Hey

There are A LOT of opportunies these next few months. Happy to have seen so many ppl at our last two events.

Hope to see you at our next few.

Keep in mind AFRICAN NIGHT is Sat, APRIL 2nd. We are looking for performers and volunteers, email us at asa@umn.edu if you are interested.
Sign up here for volunteering.

Events

Mr. & Ms. Africa

Sunday March 27th, 2010

Coffman Theater
3:30-8:00pm

Come support the contestants as they via for the crowns.

check out the event and RSVP at the Facebook page.

BGAPSA
"Each One, Reach One!"
Thursday, Feburary 24, 2011
6:00-8:00pm
in Presidents Rm of Coffman

"Reaching to Black undergrads and shariing advice and insights about careers and success."

For more information about the event or the group email bgapsa@umn.edu

Gustavus Adolphus
African Night
March 4th, 2011
6:00-8:30pm

Century Community College
1st Annual African Night
April 8th, 2011

Volunteer/Other

AmeriCorp

"Summer Reads, an AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteer in Service to America) program organized by the Minnesota Literacy Council, is seeking college students looking to make an impact in high-poverty communities and work with K-3 children on literacy skills for eight weeks this summer."

If you are intersted contact Matthew Bannon (the Coordinator) at 651-251-9063 or mbannon@theMLC.org
You can also get more information at http://www.themlc.org/SummerReads
or https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=39323 to apply.

Welcome Back Event and More!

ASA will be having its Spring Open House and Welcome Back event THIS THURSDAY Feb 3rd from 5-6pm in MISA [room 201 in Coffman]
Be sure to stop by and find out all the cool things we'll be doing this semester [it'll be a great way to find out how to get involved].
There will be lots of FOOD and great conversation.
See you then.



Events & Opportunities

Dance Marathon
Be sure to check out Dance Marathon. Its an awesome event that lots of fun and an amazing way to give back.
For more info about the purpose of the event go to to http://www.oneheartlandcenter.com/
and for more info about the group or to register go to http://www.umndancemarathon.org/



Public Allies

We provide young leaders of the Twin Cities with great opportunities inNon-Profit Leadership. For 18 years, Public Allies has expanded thecapacity of the nation's not-for-profit sector through its AmeriCorps Ally Apprenticeship Program. Public Allies launched a brand-new site in Minnesota last fall with operating partner Pillsbury United Communities. Through this program, we identify "Allies"— diverse, energetic, enthusiastic and ambitious young adults who want to make an impact in communities through performing direct service at organizations. During their 10-month Apprenticeship, Allies work four days per week, full-time, at "Partner Organizations," and also participate in weekly training and perform neighborhood service projects.

If you'd like to get involved contact Ernest Comer, the Program manager at

Urban Institute for Service and Learning - Pillsbury United Communities
1200 37th Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55412
Phone: (612) 302-3408
Fax: (612) 302-3414
Email: comere@puc-mn.org



River Falls African Nite
UW River Falls will be having its annual African Night Friday Feb 11th. from 7pm-12am.
There will be performances, food, a fashion show and an African dance party afterward.
See the flier below for more details and directions

[CLICK ON PICTURE FOR ENLARGED VIEW]

National Student Exchange
A network of nearly 200 U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities. Students can go on exchange for a semester or a year to another school in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada! NSE is AFFORDABLE! Most students pay U of M tuition while on exchange and most financial aid applies. There are many reasons to participate in NSE:

• Study at a more diverse school (there are many Historically Black Colleges and Universities as well as Latino Serving Institutions that participate).
• Live in a different geographic location (like Hawaii, Maine, US Virgin Islands, Alaska, and many places in between!)
• Gain access to different courses and faculty at another school. You can choose from approximately 550 majors/minors!
• Evaluate a school you might attend later for graduate studies.
• Research another job market and network or look for jobs there.
• Pursue internship opportunities outside of Minnesota.
• Pursue language study (improve your Spanish at a school in Puerto Rico or work on your French at a school in Quebec!)
• Grow personally, academically, and professionally!
  

Applications to participate in NSE during the 2011/2012 school year are due before February 11th, 2011. (If you miss this deadline, come and talk to us as many schools will still have openings.)

If you'd like more information:

• Visit www.offcampusstudy.umn.edu/nse.
• Attend an NSE info session (register at www.offcampusstudy.umn.edu/nse/learnmore.html)
• Pick up an NSE catalog in 240 Appleby Hall.

till next time
-ASA

Welcome Back!!

Hello everyone,

Hope all of your breaks were wonderful and productive. Welcome to the NEW YEAR and new semester. These are some of the Upcoming events and opportunities. See you all bright and early Tuesday.

EVENT

MISA Open House

Tuesday, January 18 · 10:00am - 4:00pm

Coffman 201

MISA will be having an open house Tomorrow with drinks, refreshments and good conversation. Head over and bring your friends to catch up on winter break shenanigans.

Dance Marathon

“Dance Marathon is a 12 hour dance-a-thon in which participants
raise money and support for children and families affected by
HIV/AIDS and other isolating circumstances. The event will be
held Saturday March 5th 2011, from 10am-10pm in the Radisson
Ballroom. Dance Marathon will feature live music, deejays and
a multitude of entertainers to inspire our dedicated dancers.
Hundreds of enthusiastic college students, alumni and faculty
will be dancing their hearts out for children affected by
HIV/AIDS. Each dancer raises at least $100 and is challenged
to stay on their feet for the entire event!”

More information and registration can be found on our
website. http://www.umndancemarathon.org/

VOLUNTEERING & OTHER

Multicultural Kickoff Ambassadors

“We [are] excited to announce that we are beginning recruitment of our 2011 Multicultural Kickoff (MKO) Ambassadors, and would love to see more of our student leaders get involved! If you would like to take advantage of this additional leadership opportunity and have a positive influence on the experiences of our incoming multicultural first year students, please complete the application by clicking on the following link: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFhkeVBXNUtBTzR5V2...

(Please make sure you scroll to the top and read all the qualification requirements.)”

Submit your application by the *January 28th priority deadline*

Questions, please feel free to contact Tex Ostvig at ostvigwt@umn.edu, 612-624-3958 or Ah Vang-Lo at vang0464@umn.edu, 612-626-3780.

Paid Summer Internship

“Breakthrough Saint Paul is looking for a diverse group of talented undergraduate and high school students (juniors/seniors) to teach and lead at an innovative academic summer program for highly motivated, under-resourced middle school students in Saint Paul. Breakthrough provides paid summer teaching internships, complete with training and classroom teaching experience.”

For more info contact

Jennifer Otremba
Program Director
Breakthrough Saint Paul
http://www.breakthroughsaintpaul.org
651-748-5504
jotremba@breakthroughsaintpaul.org

Please check out the attached documents and visit our website for more details! http://www.breakthroughsaintpaul.org/teachers_become.html

-ASA