11/27/09
Hello ASU Family,
On behalf of ASU staff, we appreciate all of you that came out to the ASU/ASP Retreat last Sunday night and marched with ASU to the meeting with the UCLA Chancellor last Monday morning. The meeting with the UCLA Chancellor was successful, most of our concerns were met with promises of action. For more information regarding the meeting please ask one of the ASU staff members. I hope each of you had a great Thanksgiving!
In Love and Solidarity,
Tierra Moore
Internal Public Relations Coordinator
Afrikan Student Union 2009-2010
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Black Hypertension Project
Annual W.E.C.A.R.E Health Fair
The Black Hypertension Project will be hosting our annual W.E.C.A.R.E. health fair Spring quarter! If you are interested in helping with the planning of the health fair please email Jasmine Graves: jasminegraves07@gmail.com as soon as possible as we will be begin the planning for the health fair winter break and winter quarter. The W.E.C.A.R.E health fair will take place at a venue in either Inglewood or South Central LA, our goal is to provide as many people in the Black and Latino communities with blood pressure screenings, BMI checks, Cholesterol and glucose screenings, free HIV tests, Dental screenings, and possible workshops on how to achieve and maintain a health lifestyle in the midst of an economic crisis. We will also cover the health care reform and the econditions of the reform. So, please if you have any interest in public health and or medicine contact us!
Also, if you are interested in volunteering at BHPO Saturday sites please email Naomi Shankute: nshankute@ucla.edu.
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Kappa Alpha Psi presents: The Turkey Kutter
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc, the Upsilon Chapter also known as "The Fox Chapter Nupes", is having a party in Beverly Hills at the Tanzore (50 N. La Cienega Blvd) which is two blocks north of Wilshire blvd. It is 700 capacity and it is $10 before 10pm with the doors opening at 9pm.
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Looking for a class to enroll in?
"The Black Student Experience at UCLA"
The Black Student Experience at UCLA" is a Student-Led Seminar Course (1 unit)
Title: Honors 19, Sem 6
Wednesdays from 11-11:50am
Rolfe 3118
Join us for a discussion about the experiences of black students at UCLA.
All majors, races, and years are welcomed. ENROLL TODAY!
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Black Business Student Association
"mind your business"
If you're interested in learning more about any aspect of business, the BBSA has a spot for you. Be on the look out for upcoming events! To learn more, please visit our website.
HIRING:
The Black Business Student Association is looking for qualified individuals to become apart of the staff. Please contact the BBSA if you are interested in submitting an application.
ARTISTS:
The Black Business Student Association is also looking to showcase UCLA artists at an upcoming networking event. If you or someone you know is interested, please get in contact with the BBSA.
MORE INFO:
For more information, please email the BBSA President at
SStJohn88@yahoo.com or visit our website
http://www.studentgroups.ucla.edu/thebusiness/Site/Welcome.html
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Admit Weekend
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It's that Time Once Again! Admit Weekend 2010 is steady approaching and the planning process has begun! Applications for the Planning Committee are now Available online. A few will also be available in SAC 106, near the shape cubicle. The deadline is December 11th by 5:30pm! The earlier we form the committee the sooner we can begin the planning process towards the success of the WEEKEND!
Attached is a brief description of the duties for each committee chair, as well as a Microsoft Word version of the application. This may be printed out and turned in at SAC 106 near the shape cubicle.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A POSITION, YOU MUST FILL OUT AN APPLICATION! (See application website below)
FILL OUT ONLINE APPLICATION AT:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dG5od1pYbmhfS0tQVDhWS0xGN0loMlE6MA
- Contact UCLAadmitweekend2010@gmail.com for any further questions.
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Black Campus Ministries
What does it look like to be Black and follow Jesus?
Black Campus Ministries is a Bible study where we're looking into what Jesus has to say to us as Black Christians on campus. BCM is a part of InterVarsity Bruin Christian Fellowship. We'll be doing a weekly Bible study, and would love for you to join us.
When: Tuesdays at 8pm
Where: Birch 310
We also eat dinner on Tuesdays beforehand in De Neve dining hall at 7pm. Even if you're not in the dorms anymore, we'll swipe you in. :)
For more information, contact Evelyn Powery (evpowery@gmail.com) or Grace Chen (g.race.achen@gmail.com).
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Infinite Possibilities Conference
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IPAM will be hosting and cosponsoring the third Infinite Possibilities Conference on March 19-20, 2010!
The Infinite Possibilities Conference (IPC) is a national conference that is designed to promote, educate, encourage and support minority women interested in mathematics and statistics. Women of color from high school age to tenured professors and professionals working in industry will participate - we hope you will, too!
Please go to http://www.ipcmath.org/ for up-to-date information. The registration form will be available in December. Please also join the Infinite Possibilities Conference Facebook page! (You may email me if you can't find it.)
Please mark your calendars! Contact Stacey Beggs for additional information at the Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics UCLA or at (310) 794-0069.
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IMHOTEP Summer Internship
Interested in a summer internship program sponsored by the Public Health Sciences Institute (PHSI) at Morehouse College? Project: IMHOTEP is an eleven-week internship designed to increase their knowledge and skills of undergraduate and graduate students in biostatistics, epidemiology, and occupational safety and health. The program begins with two weeks of intense educational training. The purpose of this training is to equip interns with the academic coursework and information necessary to complete the program. During the remaining nine weeks, interns conduct public health research with experts at the CDC, Carnegie Mellon University, and various other public health agencies. Throughout the program, interns participate in a wide variety of seminars, workshops, and other educational initiatives and must complete a required number of community service hours.
To qualify for Project: IMHOTEP, candidates must be an underrepresented minority, an undergraduate (Junior, Senior or Recent Graduate) with a grade point average of 2.7 or better. Applicants must also demonstrate a keen interest in pursuing a career in public health. Candidates will be evaluated on their academic performance, extracurricular/volunteer activities, personal statement, and letters of recommendation.
Attached is a flyer suitable for posting on a display board describing Project: IMHOTEP. Students can apply online at:
http://stdapp.morehouse.edu:8080/imhotep/
Please note that the application deadline is January 31, 2010.
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USAC Immediate Support and Relief Task Force Application 2009-2010
What is the Immediate Support and Relief Task Force?
This task force is a part of the larger Affordability Committee in the USAC President's office that works to address students' immediate affordability needs on campus. The group is responsible for assessing the immediate needs of students and working with students, UCLA administration officials, and public officials in addressing these needs. Members of the Task Force work with other campus entities like the Community Programs Office, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Bruin Lobby Corps, and various student groups in helping to create and promote programs like the meal voucher program, temporary housing network for homeless students, subsidized housing, as well as advocating for long term solutions to any basic affordability needs. This group also complements the efforts of students advocating on issues of student affordability needs in the offices of public officials by surveying students to discern their day-to-day needs and the nature of those needs.
Housing Task Force
Director of Subsidized On-Campus Housing (1)
The Director of Subsidized On-Campus Housing is responsible for helping the task force to raise funds in order to provide subsidized ORL housing for students unable to afford housing within two hours driving distance of campus.
General Task Force Member
As the needs of students change over time, Task Force members will be responsible for assisting the efforts of others on the task force and will also help the group respond to new and emerging affordability needs.
LINK TO APPLY:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDNlZUExdDRkekRESHc1ZkxFeWNOUUE6MA
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