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MULTICULTURAL STUDENT CENTER E-NEWSLETTER
April, 2008 |
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ASU Lectures at Downtown Phoenix Campus
You are invited to free noontime lectures! Bring your lunch
and enjoy these opportunities to enrich your professional
and personal development.
~ brought to you by ASU at the Downtown Phoenix Campus
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WHEN ...... Noon - 1 p.m. on days listed below
WHERE .....The Mercado, ASU at the Downtown Phoenix Campus
502 E. Monroe St., Phoenix 85004
COST ......FREE, but RSVPs are required
RSVP ......To RSVP, email us at least 48 hours before
the scheduled program. Reply to this email
(ASUlectures@asu.edu) with your name, phone #
and lecture title for each attendee
PARKING .... Available in the in the Heritage Science garage,
5th St./Monroe (NOTE parking rate is $3.00 per
hour & subject to change, sorry we do not validate)
SHUTTLE .... The DASH stops at our building on 5th St./Monroe
(info: http://www.coppersquare.com)
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Now at the ASU Galleria
"Arizona and Beyond"
through August 29
A colorful exhibit of photography and digital paintings by Apache
Junction artist Edith Nye, highlighting local flowers, plants and
scenery.
Where
The ASU Galleria
located on the second floor at the ASU Mercado
502 E. Monroe St., Phoenix 85004
Hours
Monday through Friday 8:00am-6:00pm
Artlink First Fridays participant August 1, 6:00-9:00pm
Cost
Free and open to the public
Information
Phone (602) 496-1500
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Chris Kyselka
Arizona State University at the Downtown Phoenix Campus
ASUlectures@asu.edu
Ms. Indian Arizona seeking contestants
The Miss Indian Arizona applications are out and contestants are currently being sought.
If you are interested or you know anyone who may be interested, contact info@missindianarizona.com or call 480.306.4533
thank you,
Evereta Lee Thinn
Miss Indian Arizona 07-08 |
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UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation: Grants Available for Uncovered Healthcare Needs
Deadline: open (posted May 12, 2008)
These new grants provided by the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation will provide assistance to cover the costs of critical healthcare treatment, services, or equipment which are not fully covered by health insurance. Speech, physical, and occupational therapy are common needs, as are prescriptions, eyeglasses, wheelchairs, and orthotics. For complete details visit: http://www.uhccf.org/.
Social Equity Venture Fund: Invites Entries for Film Competition
Deadline: September 15, 2008
Social Equity Venture Fund is accepting entries for Cinma Prosprit, a film competition designed to showcase successful models of enterprise-based development work. Amateur and professional filmmakers from around the world are encouraged to submit short films (two to five minutes in length) telling stories about real people working to end poverty through enterprise-based solutions. Videos should be suitable to be posted online in forums such as MySpace TV and YouTube. The videos should use the best film techniques to showcase the story of an entrepreneur to show the story of what odds this person has overcome, what impact they have had on the world, and how they have managed to achieve their goals. Profiled entrepreneurs should be engaging in for-profit, sustainable, and ethical business practices. For more information:
http://www.sevenfund.org/cinema/ Tucson Electric Power and Unisource Energy Services: Human Services Grants for Arizona Nonprofits
Deadline: September 16, 2008
Tucson Electric Power and Unisource Energy Services are accepting applications from charitable, nonprofit organizations in the companies' Arizona service areas. Through their "Grants That Make a Difference" program, TEP and UES are making a combined total of $145,000 available to nonprofit organizations that help people afflicted by homelessness, domestic violence, poverty, child abuse, and other social problems. The program is designed to encourage cooperation among charitable groups to help make the most of limited philanthropic resources. Grant applications will be reviewed by volunteer committees and scored based on various criteria, including, agency collaboration to enhance service delivery, opportunity to leverage volunteers or other funds, and effectiveness in responding to critical social service needs. For more information:
http://www.tep.com/Community/CorporateGiving/GTMD/
Colombe Foundation: Support for Peace Advocacy
Deadline: October 13, 2008
The Colombe Foundation seeks to create a peaceful world through changes in American policy. The Foundation works for the elimination of weapons of mass destruction and to shift from policies of war and aggression to policies that embrace conflict prevention and conflict resolution. The Foundation attempts to shift the nation from wasteful military spending to investments in programs that address poverty, environmental degradation, and other root causes of violence. The foundation currently offers grants to grassroots organizations in the United States that share its mission while working to educate the public and influence decision makers in advocating for peace and alternative policies. For more information visit: http://www.proteusfund.org/programs/colombe-foundation.
Donald Terner Prize for Innovation and Leadership in Affordable Housing: Applications Invited
Deadline: August 18, 2008
A biennial award, the I. Donald Terner Prize recognizes successful and innovative affordable housing projects and their leadership teams. The prize is administered by the Center for Community Innovation at the University of California, Berkeley. Judges will consider: design and construction quality; number of affordable housing units produced; income-levels and social needs served by the projects; positive impact on the lives of residents and the community; and innovation (e.g. mix of income levels, creative financing techniques, partnership arrangements, use of density to increase project impact and affordability, mix of land uses). An application may be submitted by anyone involved in the planning, development, or operation of a project but must include the approval of the original project sponsor, developer, and the architect. To be eligible, projects must be located in the United States and have been in operation for a sufficient amount of time to
demonstrate success. The program will provide a first prize award of $25,000 as well as awards of $5,000 each to five finalists. For details visit: http://communityinnovation.berkeley.edu/ternerprize/
Nestle Very Best in Youth Program: Honoring Young People for Academic and Community Service
Deadline: November 20, 2008
The Nestle Very Best in Youth Program, sponsored by Nestlé USA, honors young people (ages 13 to 18) who have excelled in school and who are making their community and the world a better place. The young people, selected through nominations from volunteers, parents, and teachers, will be featured in a special publication and honored at a black-tie ceremony in Los Angeles in July 2009. For details: http://www.nestle-verybestinyouth.com/AboutVBINY.aspx.
Rio Tinto Alcan Prize for Sustainability: Open for Entries
Deadline: September 12, 2008
The $1 million prize is open to all not-for-profit, nongovernmental, and civil society organizations based anywhere in the world that are working to advance the goals of economic, environmental, and social sustainability. The prize was created to recognize the not-for-profit sector for its contributions to global sustainability in communities and its work in influencing policy. In addition, nine grants worth $15,000 each will be awarded to short-listed NGOs to invest in one of the following three approved courses: (1) The postgraduate certificate in cross-sector partnership at Cambridge University; (2) The LEAD Fellows training program; 3) The postgraduate certificate in sustainable development from the University of London. For details visit: http://www.alcanprizeforsustainability.com/intro.php
Open Meadows Foundation: Funding Projects for Women and Girls
Deadline: August 15, 2008
The Open Meadows Foundation is a grant-making organization for projects led by women and girls and benefiting them. Open Meadows funds projects that do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or ability. The foundation offers grants of up to $2,000 each for projects that are designed and implemented by women and girls; which reflect the diversity of the community served by the project, promote community power, as well as racial, social, economic, and environmental justice. The applicants must have limited access to financial resources or have encountered obstacles in their search for funding to be considered. Organizational budgets should not exceed $150,000. Small and start-up organizations are strongly encouraged to apply. Proposals from organizations not previously funded will be given priority. For more information: http://www.openmeadows.org/.
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| SCHOLARSHIPS |
Scholarship Directory( download as pdf )
United Negro College Fund
UNCF is the nation's oldest and most successful minority
higher education assistance organization, the United
Negro College Fund's mission is to provide financial
support to its 39 member institutions and increase
minority degree attainment by reducing financial barriers
to college. UNCF institutions and other historically
black colleges and universities are highly effective,
awarding 25 percent of African American baccalaureate
degrees. UNCF administers more than 400 programs,
including scholarship, internship and fellowship programs,
mentoring, summer enrichment, and curriculum and faculty
development programs. Today, UNCF supports more than
65,000 students at over 900 colleges and universities
across the country. Learn more about UNCF at www.uncf.org
The Hispanic College Fund
The Hispanic College Fund is a private non-profit
organization dedicated to developing the next generation
of Hispanic professionals in America. The HCF accomplishes
its mission by providing Hispanic students with the
vision, resources, and mentorship needed to attain
successful careers and become community leaders. Since
its founding in 1993, the Hispanic College Fund has
supported the education of over 3,000 financially
disadvantaged Hispanic students seeking careers in
business, science, engineering and technology with
over $8 million in grants. Through programs like the
HCF Scholars Program, Hispanic Youth Symposium, Latinos
on the Fast Track (LOFT), HCF Connections and the
HYP Leadership & Development Program, the Hispanic
College Fund is enriching lives and building bridges
for our future Hispanic leaders.
About the Marriott Foundation | The J. Willard and
Alice S. Marriott Foundation was established in 1965
with the purpose of giving back to the community.
Under the current direction of J.W. Marriott, Jr.
and Richard E. Marriott, the Marriott Foundation is
dedicated to helping youth secure a promising future,
especially through education on the secondary and
higher education levels, mentoring and youth leadership
programs. Equally important are organizations that
help provide relief from hunger and disasters; support
people with disabilities; and create gainful employment
opportunities for vulnerable youth and adults. For
more information, please visit http://www.hispanicfund.org/
Guide to Scholarships for New Americans
and for Minority Students
Thanks to the generosity of Citigroup and Ernst &
Young, we are able to make these available to your
students FREE of charge. The 28 page booklet includes
all national scholarships for Latino / African American
/ Asian / minority students, plus others for the many
additional ethnicities in this great land built by
immigrants. You can download a copy of the book by
clicking
http://www.dfwinternational.org/resource_center/
Tracey C Squiers, MA MHP
Bellingham Placement Coordinator
360-647-6133 or 1-800-398-4079
Opportunities for Hispanic Students
- The Hispanic
Association of Colleges and Universities
(HACU) and Laureate
have come together to establish one of the largest
international scholarship programs dedicated to
encouraging US Hispanic students to participate
in study abroad programs.
- The program offers study abroad
tuition scholarships that can be applied to more
than 20 campus locations within the Laureate International
University network. Schools are located in many
different countries in Europe
and Latin
America, including: Spain, France, Switzerland,
Costa Rica, Honduras, Chile, Panama, Peru, Ecuador
and Mexico.
- Depending on the study abroad location,
coursework takes place in English, Spanish, or French.
Together, Laureate schools offer a wide range of
courses in numerous academic areas.
- HACU member institutions in the
U.S., including Puerto Rico, have exclusive access
to the scholarship program.
Arizona State University is a HACU member
institution - ASU students are eligible for this scholarship.
To find out more information & apply for the
scholarship:
(English)
http://www.internationalscholarships.net
(Spanish)
www.becasinternacionales.net
Or- call the special information number (866)
219-3658.
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Canon Leadership Program – Management Intern Position
Please assist in helping to promote this great opportunity for graduate students or individuals seeking part-time work.
Management Intern Position
Assisting to Coordinate an ASU Comprehensive Leadership Program
20 hours a week through May 15th, $15.00 per hour with benefits.
Visit http://www.asu.edu/asujobs/
Search staff postings
Click on Job ID 18696
Specific duties in support of the ASU & Canon Leadership program will include assisting with: program logistical coordination, use of web based technology for online student interface, participant recruitment, developing a yearlong curriculum, identifying and securing speakers, student cohort management and communications, development of marketing materials; and assessment efforts including basic tracking of activities, program evaluation, measurement of learning outcomes, and progress reports. Other duties supporting the advancement of the overall student leadership agenda within Student Affairs will include assisting in the planning, implementation and evaluation of existing leadership programs that promote student involvement and learning; along with the advisement of student leaders on institutional opportunities for safe and carefully planned programming. (See link for more information).
Please contact Alonzo Jones at 480.965.6060 or alonzoaj@asu.edu with any questions.
Alonzo Jones
Multicultural Student Services
Arizona State University
POB 871112 | Tempe, AZ 85287-1112
ph: 480.965.6060 | fax: 480.727.7592
Paid Fellowship, Education and Employment Program
The National Womens Law Center is seeking a 2007 or 2008 law school graduate for a fellowship in its Education and Employment program, to begin in September 2008.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The fellow will focus on issues of educational equity, including enforcement of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits sex discrimination in all aspects of federally funded education. Among the issues on which the fellow may focus are, issues of workplace fairness and equal pay, increasing gender equity in athletics, the high school drop out crisis, addressing sex segregation in career and technical education, eliminating barriers to women's opportunities in math and science, and fighting sexual harassment.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a 2007 or 2008 law school graduate with excellent research, written and oral communications skills. Possess proven initiative and follow-through, the ability to work quickly and well under pressure, and a commitment to gender equity in education. Experience in policy analysis or field organizing and/or quantitative skills preferred.
Application
If you are interested in joining the NWLC team, submit a cover letter, resume, transcript, writing sample (up to four pages), and three supervisory references. Electronic submissions are preferred. Please send materials to humanresources@nwlc.org and include position title in the subject line. Hard copies may be addressed to: Human Resources Department, National Women's Law Center,
11 Dupont Circle NW, Suite 800 ,
Washington , DC 20036 ,
FAX: 202-588-5185.
Applications accepted until position is filled. No calls please. EOE.
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