2/7/10
ASU Family,
First and foremost, Happy Black History Month! On behalf of ASU Staff, I would like to thank everyone that came & packed the audience at the Bunchy Carter & John Huggins Memorial. For me, the event was a reminder of the rich history and legacy of Black Bruins on campus and in the larger Civil Rights and liberation struggle. ASU staff invites each of you to the upcoming GBM where we will discuss some of the pressing issues affecting our community.
Stay connected by visiting blackbruins.org, add our twitter account (twitter.com/blackbruins), & join our Facebook group Facebook.com/afrikanstudentunion. Also, please check out the attachments to the email for additional information & opportunities.
In Love & Solidarity
Tierra Moore
Internal Public Relations Coordinator
Afrikan Student Union 2009-10
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GBM
General Body Meeting this Wednesday 2/10/10 location TBA. Check out the Blackbruins.org calendar section for the location by Tuesday night.
Hope to see you there!
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ASU Staff Office Hours
Do you ever have down time on campus? Come to the ASU Office (Kerckhoff 322) during Staff Office Hours times. The office is a great place to do homework, socialize with fellow Black Bruins, or just chill.
The office hour schedule is attached to the email.
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Academic Difficulty or Subject to Dismissal?
If you are in academic difficulty or are a dismissed student (or you know someone who is) ASP can help you! Visit ASP or call at (310) 825-3942. See attached flyer for additional info.
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VIPS
Event: VIP's Scholars hosts Pasadena High School Buddy Day!
Description: A high school student from Pasadena high will shadow you around campus ! Enjoy a free lunch while showing the student what black campus life is like.
When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010.
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
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BLAIDS Need Volunteers
Want to educate our community on HIV/AIDS and safe sex techniques????
Then volunteer with BLAIDS!!
Upcoming Sites
Friday, February 5, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
& more to come!!!
For more information about being involved email Vikki at vschells@gmail.com or stop by our cubicle in SAC 106E
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"Transcending Race: The Cases of Ralph Bunche
and Barack Obama"
CHARLES P. HENRY
Professor, African American Studies
University of California, Berkeley
2010 Bunche Chair Lecturer
"Transcending Race: The Cases of Ralph Bunche
and Barack Obama"
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2010
5:30 PM – Reception, Third Floor Terrace, Covel Commons, UCLA
7:00 PM – Lecture, Grand Horizon Room, Covel Commons, UCLA
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UC LEADS for Undergraduate Researchers
UC LEADS (Leadership Excellence through Advanced Degrees), a prestigious two-year, UC systemwide program for promising sophomores and transfer students (planning to graduate in 2012) interested in pursuing graduate degrees and research careers in the science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) fields.
UC LEADS Scholars receive substantial financial support and engage in research under the supervision of a faculty mentor during the academic years and summers. They also participate in seminars to assist them in identifying and applying to graduate programs, financing their graduate education, seeking extramural fellowships, preparing and presenting poster sessions, etc. The scholars also attend and present their work at national professional society meetings. UC LEADS alums have begun graduate studies at UCLA, UCB, UCD, UCSD, MIT, Princeton, Stanford, Cal Tech, etc.
Eligible students are those in an undergraduate degree program in the physical, life, or computer sciences; engineering; mathematics; physical and biological anthropology, archaeology, geography, linguistics, or experimental psychology.
Please let your students know about this exciting program. The online application is available at http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/asis/ucleads/uclintro.htm. The deadline is March 29, 2010. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact any of those listed below. Detailed information can be found at the UCOP and UCLA web sites:
www.ucop.edu/ucleads www.gdnet.ucla.edu/asis/ucleads/uclintro.htm
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Art of Living Student Leader Course
If you are interested in further developing yourself as an individual and improving your overall competence as a leader, please take a look at the Art of Living Student Leader Course Application for detailed information about the course.
The Course is:
Designed exclusively for proven campus leaders, the Art of Living Course for Student Leaders offers a rare opportunity to combine profound knowledge with action aimed at the betterment of one's community and society as a whole.
The course is a combination of interactive processes, breathing techniques and insights into leadership.
Participants gain insights into their own lives, and valuable skills to achieve tangible results in all areas of life, including academics, social life and service to society.
Dates to Note:
Informational APPLICATION IS DUE WED, FEB 10TH @ 11:59PM. You will be notified of the status of your application by MON, FEB 15TH THE COURSE IS HELD DURING WEEK 7: THU-FRI, FEB 17TH – 19TH (6:30pm-9:30pm) SAT & SUN, FEB 20TH & 21ST (9am-2pm)
Please thoroughly review the attached application for additional notifications.
Please contact matthews@artofliving.org with any questions or comments.
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Minority Young Leaders Volunteer Abroad
Call for Applications from Young Leaders of Minority Backgrounds: get human rights and development fieldwork experience in Cambodia, Uganda and Senegal!
One World is currently recruiting for our 2010 Summer Programs in Cambodia, Uganda and Senegal. We are looking for young leaders (ages 18-25) from minority and indigenous backgrounds with an interest in international human rights and development.
The eight-week Young Leaders Program consists of a one-week training in the host country and a seven-week internship at a local or national NGO focusing on various areas within human rights and development. The program runs from June 1 - August 1, 2010 with a pre-departure orientation in Washington, DC on May 28, 2010. For more information, please visit: http://www.theoneworldfoundation.org or email us at info@theoneworldfoundation.org.
The program fee is $3,500 which covers round-trip airfare from DC to the host-country, housing, emergency medical insurance, food and water stipend, and training and other program-related costs. The program fee does not cover visa or vaccination costs. Full scholarships are available for participants pursuing public health through a partnership with the Global Health Fellowship Program, and partial need-based scholarships are also available. One World provides guidance and assistance to all participants to successfully fund the program fee through individual donations, institutional grants and other means.
We are also looking for one Group Leader (age 26-35) for each country program to be in charge of overseeing the One World Young Leaders Program. Like Young Leaders, Group Leaders participate in a seven-week internship placement. In addition, the Group Leader will be the primary person responsible for ensuring that the One World country program runs smoothly. The program fee for Group Leaders is $1,750.
The application can be downloaded here: http://theoneworldfoundation.org/?attachment_id=322 . The application contains eligibility requirements for Young Leaders and Group Leaders and the deadline is Monday, February 1, 2010.
The One World Foundation
www.theoneworldfoundation.org
One World is now recruiting Young Leaders and Group Leaders from minority and indigenous backgrounds for our 2010 Summer Programs in Cambodia, Senegal and Uganda
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University of Michigan Summer Research Opportunity Program 2010
The University of Michigan Summer Research Opportunity Program (U-M SROP) offers outstanding undergraduates underrepresented in their field of study the opportunity to conduct intensive research across a variety of disciplines. The goal is to prepare students for advanced studies in a Ph.D. program at U-M.
SROP allows undergraduates the opportunity to work on graduate level research projects with faculty. Students work with faculty mentors either on an individual basis or as part of a research team. Research teams may also include graduate students, research scientists, and other SROP students.
In addition, all participants engage in a series of academic, professional, and personal development seminars. Participants present their research at a concluding CIC-SROP conference and a U-M symposium. A central goal of the program is that participants develop realistic groundwork for advanced study, helping them prepare for graduate degrees at U-M Another outcome is that students build professional and personal networks that support their interest in joining the academic research community
Benefits
- $4,000 stipend, payable in 2 installments
- Round-trip airfare or mileage if you drive your car, not to exceed the cost of an airline ticket or $500, whichever is less
- University housing in a residence hall (food expenses will be the partial responsibility of the student)
- GRE preparation course at no additional cost
- Access to campus facilities
- Certificate of completion
Eligibility Requirements
Please read eligibility requirements carefully, as they may differ between participating institutions. Students from diverse backgrounds in the humanities, arts, social sciences, engineering and physical or natural sciences are encouraged to apply.
http://www.rackham.umich.edu/prospective_students/srop/application_process/
SROP participants are expected to participate full-time from June 1 through July 30, 2010. Participants may not enroll for classes, concurrent summer programs, or hold other employment during the period of the program. SROP is held on the U-M's Ann Arbor campus. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Eaton at aeaton@umich.edu
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Black Hypertension Project
The Black Hypertension Project @ UCLA is a student ran organization that focuses on providing medical services and education to the underserved Black and Latino populations in the greater Los Angeles area. Once you become a volunteer, you will be trained by the American Red Cross to provide blood pressures screenings along with being trained to provide BMI screenings. This is a great way to give back to the community and make connections with your fellow bruins. If interested in volunteering please come join us at our meetings or send us an e-mail.
Thank you.
Important Info:
Meetings: Tuesday of even weeks (Weeks: 2, 4, 6, and 8)
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: TBD
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ASU is on Twitter!
ASU is now on Twitter! Follow us at twitter.com/blackbruins for updates.
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Are you ready to get **HYPE!?
Helping Young Pre-Meds Excel (HYPE!) is a student ran and initiated
program that services 10th and 11th grade students at Animo Inglewood
Charter H.S who are interested in pursuing careers in the health and medical
fields. The project is currently looking for volunteers to attend site on
Weds or Thurs from around 3pm-6pm or persons interested in helping the
directors behind the scenes. If you are pre-med this is a community service
opportunity you won't want to miss! And if you're not and still want to help
out there is room for you as well! If you are *interested* please refer to
the *contact info* below!
*Email: **hypeucla@gmail.com* <hypeucla@gmail.com>
*Meetings * are open and held on Thursdays in SAC 106 from 7pm-8pm so feel
free to join us!!
***Note**:* Site transpo is provided and will tentatively begin Week 6
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