A Call to Action from Melissa Bailey at the NC Migrant Education Program…

Rainy weather conditions during sweet potato season are causing farmworker food scarcity Lenoir, Greene, and Wayne counties.  Last week paychecks averaged $100 or less and next week is expected to be worse. Many farmworkers must pay transportation, rent and utilities totaling approximately $50-70 per week – sometimes more.  Those who could move on have done so.  Those who must wait for the next crop to be ready, must stay here and work out the season, regardless.

Contrary to popular belief, many families/farmworker youth do not qualify for food assistance or if they do qualify they do not have the required paycheck stubs, proof of address and other requirements.  They also are often gone by the time their application for food assistance is processed.

I need assistance gathering the following the commodities/other items:

small bags of rice
small bags of pinto beans
small bags of black beans
bags of maseca (tortilla corn meal)
bottles/boxes of chicken bouillon
bottles of corn oil
bags of diapers – various sizes
boxes of school snacks (fruit roll-ups, fruit gummy bears, etc.)
blankets
lightweight jackets
garden gloves

Other acceptable items are canned fruit, canned pinto or black beans, canned green beans, canned corn, canned jalapeno peppers, canned tomatoes, canned chicken, tuna or other meats.

Our capacity:  Please be aware that we do not have storage space available for large shipments of commodities.  If you manage to acquire a significant amount of anything, be prepared to follow recruiters around and help deliver.

Estimated delivery dates:  October 26 & 27; November 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24

Please respond by email or call me to coordinate pick up dates, times and locations.

Melissa Bailey
LCPS MEP (Title I, Part C)
Lead Recruiter
252.286.7064
mbailey@lenoir.k12.nc.us

Participate in Alternative Spring Break 2010!

Held during the traditional spring break period, Alternative Spring Break is a program where students travel beyond Duke and Durham and participate in projects where they not only serve the community but learn about issues affecting communities with which they may not otherwise interact.  Alternative Spring Break provides an in depth look at a number of social issues and gives participants the opportunity to learn, reflect, and identify ways that they can have an impact on issues facing society.
This year’s Alternative Spring Break options will focus on issues surrounding hunger and homelessness in New York City and Washington DC.

Information sessions will be held:
Wednesday, November 11, 6:00pm in GA Down Under
Thursday, November 12, 6:00pm in OSAF

Students are encouraged to attend an information session before applying.  Preference will be given to students who attend info sessions. Visit http://tinyurl.com/yhk53zk for more detailed information and an application.  Applications are due December 2nd at 5:00pm.   Questions can be directed to dukeasb@gmail.com or Leslie Grinage (lng2@duke.edu)

Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship:
>
> The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program is now seeking applicants
> for its 2010 international affairs graduate fellowship.  The program will
> provide 20 graduate fellowships to individuals interested in promoting
> positive change in the world as U.S. diplomats (Foreign Service Officers).
> These fellowships include $34,000 per year in support for graduate studies,
> paid internships and professional development activities, mentoring, and
> employment in the Foreign Service for those who successfully complete the
> program.  Applicants should be seniors in college or college graduates who
> wish to start two-year graduate programs at U.S. institutions in fall 2010 in
> areas of relevance to the Foreign Service such as international relations,
> public administration, public policy, or business administration.  They must
> be U.S. citizens with a GPA of at least 3.2.   Applicants should have an
> interest in international affairs and public service but can have a wide
> variety of academic majors.  The application deadline is January 22, 2010.
> Application and program information is available at www.rangelprogram.org.
> The Rangel Program is funded by the Department of State and managed by Howard
> University, although it is open to students from any university.  The program
> encourages the application of members of minority groups and those with
> financial need.
>
> Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program:
>
> The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program is now seeking applicants
> for its 2010 International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program.  This six-week
> program helps undergraduate students prepare for and explore careers in
> international affairs.  It includes three for-credit courses at Howard
> University and meetings with foreign affairs professionals in government
> agencies such as the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International
> Development, international organizations such as the World Bank, and
> non-governmental organizations.  The program also helps students explore
> issues such as attending graduate school and participating in a variety of
> international programs such as Peace Corps and the Fulbright Program.
> Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship, a GPA of at least 3.2, and
> full-time undergraduate student status.  While there is no specific
> undergraduate major requirement, students should have an interest in
> international affairs and public service.  The program covers the costs of
> room, board, tuition and travel and provides a stipend.  The application
> deadline is February 12, 2010. Application and program information is
> available at www.rangelprogram.org.  The Rangel Program is funded by the
> Department of State and managed by Howard University, although it is open to
> students from any university.  The program encourages the application of
> members of minority groups and those with financial need.
>
> Thank you again.  All the best.
>
> Patricia
>
> Patricia H. Scroggs
> Director
> Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program
> Howard University
> 202-806-6493
> pscroggs@howard.edu
> www.howard.edu/rjb/rangelprogram.htm

Please post widely. The deadline for submissions to the seventeenth volume of Asian American Law Journal is November 20, 2009.

Best,
Sarita See

Begin forwarded message:

The Asian American Law Journal (AALJ) at the UC Berkeley School of Law is pleased to invite article submissions for publication in our seventeenth volume.

As one of only two law journals dedicated to Asian American jurisprudence, we are committed to providing a forum for scholars, practitioners, and students to address legal and policy issues relevant to the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.  Our mission is to promote excellent scholarship that fosters awareness and dialogue within and beyond the legal community.

Past volumes have addressed such issues as immigration policy, civil liberties, community development, and political engagement.  For more information and for further examples of submissions, please visit our website at http://www.boalt.org/aalj/.
Our journal mandate is included below.

Submissions should be sent to aalj.submissions@gmail.com and will be reviewed on a rolling basis for publication in Summer 2010.  Priority will be given to submissions received by November 20, 2009.  All submissions for publication must meet the following requirements:

• Documents must be sent as a Microsoft Word attachment (.doc format).
• Documents must be double-spaced with 12-point Times New Roman font and one-inch margins.
• Submissions should be approximately 30 pages minimum, about 40 pages preferred.
• Footnotes must be within text (i.e., incorporated at end of each page) and must conform to The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (18th ed.).
• Please send any questions regarding regular submissions to Hana Hong, Submissions Editor, at aalj.submissions@gmail.com.
  

We look forward to receiving your submissions.

Hana Hong
Submissions Editor 2009-2010
Asian American Law Journal
U.C. Berkeley School of Law

***
The mandate of the Asian American Law Journal is to publish commentary, analyses, and research on the experiences and concerns of Asian Americans.  We believe that to advance the Asian American movement, we must recognize the diversity among Asian American communities and cultivate scholarship that promotes understanding and empowerment in order to foster resistance to oppression and the achievement of justice.  The movement includes, but is not limited to, the intersections of gender, class, sexual orientation, religion and race.  We recognize the histories of Pacific Islanders and support those who choose to maintain distinct community identities.  In solidarity with all peoples who have been subordinated, we embrace the opportunity to publish works that address issues relating to all marginalized communities.  The mission of our journal is to speak truth to power; to borrow from poet Janice Mirikitani, “We give testimony. Our noise is dangerous.”
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Do you love kids? Be a part of the magic at Walltown Childrens Theatre! We are currently looking for tap and piano instructors. As a non-profit, we welcome all volunteers, but payment is available for work-study students. If you are interested, please contact Shari Baker at sab32@duke.edu

Forte Foundation Internship

I’m writing you this morning to inform you of an undergraduate intern position, we will be offering for a young woman interested in business.  We partner with the Forte Foundation (Foundation with the mission to increase women in business, www.fortefoundation.org) for a number of events throughout the year.  The position is an intern position in which the undergraduate student that we choose will help coordinate a Career Lab on campus.   The Forte Career Lab is a program designed to encourage and address issues of women pursuing academic and employment opportunities in business. If you have any questions, please contact me directly at willie.green@duke.edu

The Asian Americans in New England Research Initiative (AANERI) is a
region­wide network to support and generate research about the Asian
American communities in the area. AANERI includes a network of scholars and
students from local institutions such as Brown, University of Connecticut,
Tufts, Wellesley, University of Massachusetts and community groups. Its
goals are to identify available sources of information and data on Asian
Americans in New England, publish research and information guides, and
support and encourage researchers in studying local communities.

Other activities include networking, meetings and conferences. It is
coordinated through the Institute for Asian American Studies at University
of Massachusetts Boston.

Recently AANERI has decided to organize a conference for the fall of 2010
and has utilized a social networking service to better coordinate and
communicate with the AANERI network. The network site is located at
aaneri.ning.com where you may request membership in the network. Further
questions can be addressed to Michael Liu at
Michael.liu@umb.edu<mailto:Michael.liu@umb.edu>

APPLY FOR SPRING 2010 INTERCULTURAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

As our international borders become bridges of globalization, intercultural skills are paramount
to enhance communication and the ability to connect, support and engage those who are different from us.
Inside Duke global community these skills are essential on the personal and professional level.
Through experientially engaging and exciting workshops, participants will set foot
on the journey of intercultural inquisitiveness, awareness, and engagement.

INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAM
http://ihouse.studentaffairs.duke.edu/training/isdp/intro.html

CALENDAR
http://ihouse.studentaffairs.duke.edu/training/isdp/calendar.html

APPLICATION
http://ihouse.studentaffairs.duke.edu/training/isdp/application.html

Questions? Write to seun.olamosu@duke.edu or call 919.684.2512

Calling all STUDENT ACTIVISTS!!! Are you struggling with communicating effectively with opponents to your cause? Do you want to learn better ways to consistently engage students in group activism? If so, FEMCAMP: Activists in Training is a great opportunity to build those skills and others that are integral to leading for social change on and off campus. The event will take place in the Women’s Center from 6:00pm on Friday until 2:00pm on Saturday. All meals are included, as well as Friday night’s accommodations, workshop materials, and a fly t-shirt. For more info, visit http://wc.studentaffairs.duke.edu/ To register for the retreat, go to http://survey.oit.duke.edu/ViewsFlash/servlet/viewsflash?cmd=showform&pollid=Womenscenter!FemCamp

Camping.  Service. Movies.  Dinner. Lunch. Improv.  Just a few of the
ways OSAF is engaging students in leadership learning.

Get the word out about LEAD Week which runs
from Monday, October 12-Sunday, October 18.  Please share this
information with your students and let them know that the first
program is this coming Monday.  They’ll need to go to this website
(http://dukegroups.duke.edu/leadweek/
) to learn more and sign up for most of the programs.