Date: November 7, 2014 E-Newsletter DID YOU KNOW? ! International Education Week and IU World's Fare 2014 IU World's Fare - November 13; 5-8 at the IMU (Alumni Hall) Food—culture—performance! First food tickets free for students with IU ID. $4 for additional tickets and public. ! International Education Week - November 10-14 http://ois.iu.edu/events-programs/education-week.shtml http://ois.iu.edu/events-programs/fare.shtml EVENTS Cafezinho! Portuguese language hour will take place every Friday from 4 - 6 PM in the IMU Starbucks. Come out and practice your Portuguese with speakers of all levels! Much Obliged: Amazonian Ritual Dependencies November 7; 4 - 5:30pm in the Student Building, room 150 A Lecture by Christopher Ball who comes from Notre Dame to discuss four classic models of dependency applied to ethnographic data from Central Brazil, and the relation between indigenous ritual techniques and protest against environmental destruction and other such forces. Annual Benefit Dinner November 8; 6-8pm at Willkie Auditorium Join us for food, live performances, Jeopardy, Raffle Giveaways, and cultural interactive African dancing. This is a cocktail attire event. Proceeds will go towards the Suku Foundation Ghana. Students: $10/door and Adults: $15/door. Dr. Terrell Strayhorn - Graduate Mentoring Program Speaker November 10; 10-11:30am at La Casa Come have a conversation with Dr. Terrell Strayhorn, whose research and scholarship covers a broad range of topics, including diversity in higher education, student development, educational leadership, STEM, minority topics, including diversity in higher education, student development, educational leadership, STEM, minority students, educational policy development. “Otra Cosa no Hay” A film by IU Law Professor Christiana Ochoa November 10; 7pm at the IU Cinema The water-rich highlands of the Colombian Páramo de Santurbán are nearly pristine, evidently preserved by the traditional mining communities inhabiting the region. The delicate balance maintained between economic needs, exploitable natural resources, and environmental protection has recently been disrupted by the arrival of foreign large-scale mining companies. Otra Cosa No Hay (There is Nothing Else) transports its audiences to this remote region of Colombia in order to provide complex insights into the conflicts between local people, foreign companies and environmentalists over the proper use of Colombia’s natural treasures. Professor Jeffrey Gould will provide commentary after the film showing, and Christiana Ochoa will be present for a Q&A. (HD presentation) Kelley Lunch & Learn November 11; 11:30am - 1pm at La Casa Is business the right fit for me? ◦ What can I do with a business degree? ◦ Is it impossible to get into Kelley? ◦ What does Kelley have to offer? The Kelley School is comprised of a diverse group of students representing a number of different career aspirations. Come, learn and get these questions answered. Admissions staff will be on hand to talk to you about majors, curriculum, student experience, career services and admissions. Current students will also be on hand to answer your questions. This is a great networking opportunity! Please RSVP by emailing Brittani Wilson at [email protected]. (Food will be provided) ! Math and Writing Tutoring November 11; 6-8pm at La Casa ! Gamma Phi Omega Study Tables November 11; 6-8pm at La Casa Stay the semester strong with your studies and join the Ladies of Gamma Phi Omega for study tables. Every Tuesday from 6-8pm. For more information contact [email protected]. Latino Film Series “Gloria” (2013) November 12; 7:30pm in the Classrooms Office Building (800 E. 3rd) room 272 In this Chilean drama, Gloria, a 58-year-old divorcee, meets Rodolfo, a man seven years her senior who cannot give up his co-dependent relationship with his ex-wife and two daughters. Sponsors: Latino Studies and La Casa. Math and Writing Tutoring November 13; 6-8pm at La Casa "Municipal Performance in Latin America: The Role of the Mayor" November 14; 2pm at Wylie Hall 005 Professor Avellaneda's research presents the first empirical study in a Latin-American country on the effects of managerial quality upon municipal performance in terms of education and local finances. The study assesses the influence of mayoral qualifications—education and job-related experience—on school enrollment and expansion of local revenues. Grupo de teatro VIDA Grupo de Teatro VIDA will be having its second and final performance this season at the IndyFringe Basile theater in Indianapolis on November 14-15 starting at 7:30 pm. Admission is free. Be invited to visit the IndyFringe website for more information on our show and on how to arrive at the theater. IndyFringe website for more information on our show and on how to arrive at the theater. http://www.indyfringe.org/encerrados-or-close-quarters Study Abroad Talk November 18; 6:30pm at La Casa What are the advantages of study abroad? What are some of the study abroad opportunities available through the Office of Overseas Study in Latin America, Spain or across the world? What are the requirements for these programs and what type of funding is available? All of these questions and more will be discussed at La Casa. OTHER EVENTS ON CAMPUS Take it to the Floor: Cultural Dance Night November 7; 7:13pm at Teter NST Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc presents events related to the theme: “Around the World in Seven Days.” Join us & a few talents of specialized dance as we learn the moves of ethnic populations from around the world! Native American Beading Workshop November 8; 10am-5pm at the First Nations Educational and Cultural Center (FNECC)at 712 E. 8th Street Join us in this beading work-shop. In order to register, please call FNECC at (812) 855-4814. Or you can also email them: [email protected] Potpourri of the Arts November 8; 8pm at the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre Potpourri's purpose is to embody the spirit of African American performance via our three ensembles; the African American Dance Company, the African American Choral Ensemble and the IU Soul Revue. Each ensemble will perform individually. These individual sets are sure to exhilarate the audience. Adult tickets are $20 and student (limit 2 per student ID) and child (12 & under) tickets are $10. Cherokee Basketry Workshop November 9; 10am-5pm at the First Nations Educational and Cultural Center (FNECC)at 712 E. 8th Street Join us for a Basketry workshop. In order to register, please call FNECC at (812) 855-4814. Or you can also email them: [email protected]. Olympic hero Billy Mills to visit IU Bloomington for 'Running Brave' screening at IU Cinema November 10; 12:45-2:00pm at the First Nations Educational and Cultural Center Please join us for a reception to honor Billy Mills prior to the free showing of ‘Running Brave.’ FNECC Address: 712 East 8th Street, Bloomington, Indiana 47408 International Spouses Circle: Raising Children in a Bilingual Environment November 11; 12-1:30pm at the Monroe County Public Library (Room 1c) The Spouses Circle invites you to join us on , for a conversation with Prof. Martha Nyikos, faculty member at the School of Education, who will talk to us about the challenges that often come with raising children in a bilingual environment. Lecture by Dr. Christina Snyder November 11; 12:45-1:45pm FNECC at 712 East 8th Street Native American Graduate Students Association (NAGSA) invites you to their Luncheon Lecture Studies. Dr. Christina Snyder is a professor at Indiana University for the Department of History and the Department of American Studies. American Studies. Lamp Fest November 12; 5-7pm at La Casa Get out of your normal Wednesday routine and come to the 1st annual LAMP FEST!!! Next week, LAMP SAB will sponsor a carnival event at La Casa. Come play ridiculously fun carnival games put on by some of your favorite student groups. Come paint pumpkins, bob for apples, decorate cookies, play corn hole, and SO MUCH MORE! LGBTQ International Student Support Group November 12; 7pm at GLBTSSS Come and enjoy pizza and a selection of short films from our PRIDE collection. We’re a warm friendly group of international students and allies. Share experiences and raise questions in a safe, confidential, and warming environment. You don’t have to be identified as LGBT to come to this group. NAGSA Luncheon Speaker Series with Ed Kabotie November 13; 12-1pm at the FNECC Action and Success in Higher Education November 13; 7pm at the IMU (Persimmon Room) Come hear a panel discussion on creating greater access to college for underrepresented students. Panel Discussion: The Politics of Midwestern Meat: Labor, Business, and the Environment November 13; 7:30pm at the IMU (Georgian Room) The modern meat industry, which revolves around giant slaughterhouses, feedlots, and Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (factory farms), has always been the subject of controversy. It is rare, however, for the various parties to come together in one room face-to-face, to discuss issues including sustainability, plant working conditions, immigration, nutrition, human health, animal welfare, and contract farming. This event features a panel of speakers from Indiana and beyond with diverse and sometimes conflicting perspectives on these issues. “Journey of the Human Spirit” Ed Kabotie (Hopi and Santa Clara Pueblo) Artist and Musician November 14; 4:30pm at the Mathers Museum of World Cultures, , 416 N. Indiana Avenue Sponsors: First Nations Educational and Cultural Center (FNECC), Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS), IUB College of Arts and Sciences, Native American Graduate Students Association (NAGSA), IUB Department of Anthropology, IUB Department of American Studies, Mathers Museum of World Cultures, WFHB Bloomington Community Radio Concert with Ed Kabotie November 15; 7pm at the Fine Arts Building (BL157) Auditorium (Room 015) Free admission. Sponsors: First Nations Educational and Cultural Center (FNECC), Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS), IUB College of Arts and Sciences, Native American Graduate Students Association (NAGSA), IUB Department of Anthropology, IUB Department of American Studies, Mathers Museum of World Cultures, WFHB Bloomington Community Radio NAGSA Luncheon Speaker Series with Joseph Stahlman November 20; 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm at FNECC Gourd Beading Workshop with Larry Kincer November 22; 1- 6 pm at the FNECC ! ! INTERNSHIPS, EMPLOYMENT, VOLUNTEER, ETC OPPORTUNITES Success in a Changing World November 10; 4-5:30pm at the IMU (Frangipani) Learn how four successful IU alums are making an impact, and how you can too! Meet and talk with: a) U.S. State Department spokesperson b) A molecular microbiologist c) An international media marketing and finance executive with Bloomberg d) A C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group environmental advocate. This is event is FREE and no RSVP is required. Interested in a Career in Community Organizing? November 12; 8pm EST, Webinar To learn more, please sign up for our webinar with the Direct Action and Research Training (DART): www.thedartcenter.org/events. Associate Director, Groups Scholars Program, Academic Support and Advising (Job Opening) Deadline: November 12 Job Summary: This Associate Director position reports to the Director of the Groups Scholars Program (GSP). The GPS is an entity within the Office of the Vice President of Diversity Equity and Multicultural Affairs responsibility center. For more information please visit the website: https://jobs.iu.edu/joblisting/index.cfm? jlnum=12538&search=2. Professionalism Untied: Race & Ethnicity in the Workplace November 18; 5pm at Wilkie Auditorium Come hear information on questions related to race/ethnicity and professionalism. Accepting Applications for Starcom MediaVest Group: Future Leaders Program Deadline: November 21 Held in February, the Future Leaders Program is a 2-day intensive look at media career opportunities at Starcom MediaVest Group; primarily designed for minority students in their final year of college. Students are immersed in media training and case study reviews to explore the role they might experience as entry level employees upon graduating. The sessions end with fulltime interviews and potential for placement upon graduation. For more information please visit their websites: www.smvgroup.com, www.starcomusa.com, www.sparksmg.com. Research Survey My name is Ana-Christina Acosta Gaspar de Alba ([email protected]) and I am a recent alumna of IU. I am currently working on my master's degree and am conducting research for my pedagogy class on student codeswitching. It would be completely anonymous and very useful for me. Here is the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FP5L95B. Appreciate your help. Price Benowitz Social Justice Scholarships Deadline: December 15 $1000 scholarship for college students who plan to pursue a post-secondary degree. For more information please visit: http://pricebenowitzlaw.com/opportunities/#ixzz3IMy0EJDD HotelsCheap.org http://www.hotelscheap.org/scholarship http://www.hotelscheap.org/scholarship Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders 2014-2015 Academic Year https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=2P36mpOQN*1Dwpml7gsAYA# RMHC® /HACER® National Scholarship http://www.meencanta.com/hacer/en/index.html Portuguese at IU / Spring 2015 Add a Portuguese class to your curriculum in Spring 2015. At IU, we have a vibrant Portuguese department with fun cultural activities throughout the year. If you are in the field of Spanish, Latino Studies or Latin American Studies, or if you are interested in possibly attending graduate school at some point—it will definitely be to your advantage to have studied Portuguese. Portuguese is spoken all over the world and is the official language in several countries (not just Portugal and Brazil). It is the 6th most spoken language in the world, with over 260 million speakers. Students who have knowledge of Spanish usually start at P135 (Intensive Portuguese), but if you feel you should be placed at a higher level, contact me and we will arrange a placement interview. If you are a Spanish major, you may count a Portuguese class towards your Spanish major. Or you may consider adding a Portuguese minor or major, independently from your major. For more information see attachment! Indiana University Bloomington Libraries Director of University and Records Management, Assistant Library/Associate Librarian/Full Librarian Review of applications will begin Friday, November 14, 2014. The position will remain open until filled. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Jennifer Chaffin, Director of Human Resources, Libraries Human Resources, Herman B Wells Library 201, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405 - Phone: 812-855-8196 - Fax: 812-855-2576 - Email: [email protected]. ! SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK Course Announcement: G306 "Issues in Latin America, the Caribbean and Contemporary Cuba" This interdisciplinary course is a partnership between the Indiana University Office of Overseas Studies, the Department of Geography and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS), El Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP), the Central University of Villa Clara, Cuba and the Bloomington sister city program, Cubamistad. The course includes two weeks of field studies in Cuba and will count for social science credit for most majors. For details, see URL: https://iabroad.iu.edu/istart/controllers/inquiry/InquiryEngine.cfm? serviceid=ProgramSearchProvider&tab=1&programid=585 SPEA in Cuba March 13 - 21, 2014 SPEA is pleased to be offering a one-of-a-kind Spring Break course (V482) in Havana, Cuba, as part of the spring semester honors section of National and International Policy (S160) taught by Professor Dan Preston. Havana is the capital, largest city and economic heart of Cuba. It is the location of the Cuban Government, several cultural sites and historically significant locales, as well as many important businesses and institutions. The city provides a broad spectrum of learning opportunities. Furthermore, visiting Cuba is a unique experience and especially relevant for comparative policy studies given its proximity to the U.S. and dramatically different government structure. For more information, check out their website. Website: http://www.indiana.edu/~spea/spea_abroad/Spring_Break_Abroad_Programs/Cuba/index.sht ml ml To learn more about La Casa’s programs see our webpage: http://www.indiana.edu/~lacasa/ 715 E. 7th Street, Bloomington, IN 47408 812-855-0174 [email protected]
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