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
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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
