From abunkedd at haverford.edu Fri Dec 1 21:45:01 2006 From: abunkedd at haverford.edu (abunkedd@haverford.edu) Date: Fri Dec 1 22:02:21 2006 Subject: [Global_citizen_weekly] Global Citizen #13 Message-ID: <2014.165.82.28.76.1165027501.squirrel@165.82.28.76> In this Issue: I. Upcoming Funding Deadlines II. Upcoming Events?within the Tri-Co and in the area III. Job, Volunteer, and Other opportunities I. UPCOMING FUNDING DEADLINES: * Campus Events Fund: Sunday, December 10th *Conferences and Workshops Fund: Sunday, December 10th **Applicants will need to visit http://www.haverford.edu/cpgc for application forms II. EVENTS AT THE TRI-CO A. Conversations du Jour...Every Friday at 12:30pm on the first floor of Stokes Hall, CPGC Cafe; Multicultural Center have an enlightened discussion. An endeavor of the Multicultural Center and CPGC to foster informal conversations amongst faculty, staff and students on important multicultural, diversity, and international issues related to current events. All are welcome! Light lunch will be provided. For more info, to suggest a topic or volunteer to facilitate, contact Janice Lion (jlion@haverford.edu), Alison Castel (acastel@haverford.edu) or Samantha Ivery (sivery@haverford.edu) B. 2007 Tri-College Multicultural Winter Institute: Building Cross-Cultural Leadership Skills for Students, Staff, and Faculty The Tri-College Winter Institute takes place each year at Swarthmore College four days before second semester classes begin. The program is open to students, faculty, and staff from Bryn Mawr, Haverford, and Swarthmore Colleges and consists of 3 1/2 days of intensive experiential workshops focused on issues of race/ethnicity, socioeconomic class, gender, religion, and sexual orientation. To participate in the Winter Institute, please complete and return the attached application to Samantha Ivery in OMA (Stokes 111) ASAP. The application can also be found on the OMA Web Site: http://www.haverford.edu/deans/OMA/trico_application.pdf If you have any questions regarding the Institute, please contact Samantha Ivery (sivery@haverford.edu), Office of Multicultural Affairs, Stokes 111 or x2905. C. A Mother's Voice: Carolyn Ho on her son, Lt. Ehren Watada's, refusal to go to war in Iraq. Sunday December 3rd, Chase Auditorium, 4-6 PM. Lt. Ehren Watada is the first US officer to have refused to go to Iraq; he now faces court-martial and up to six years in prison for this act of conscience. Carolyn Ho, Lt. Watada's mother, will speak about her son'sdecision and how the Haverford community can get involved in his effort and the larger worldwide pro-peace effort. For more information contact Fay Strongin (fstrongi@haverford.edu). D. On Monday, Dec. 4, we will have a special science and public policy event cosponsored by the KINSC and the CPGC. Dr. Laura Grego, a physicist from the Union of Concerned Scientists, will speak on "The Weaponization of Space" at 4:30pm (tea at 4:15) in Stokes Auditorium. Her talk will be about spaced-based weapons systems, a little-noticed innovation in U.S. defense policy recently receiving increased funding and attention from our administration. By this, we do not merely mean defensive weapons (so-called "Star Wars" systems) meant to provide protection from ballistic missiles, but offensive weapons that can rain down upon the Earth from space. E. Haverford House 2007-2008 Interested in a Haverford House fellowship for next year? Come hear from current and former Fellows about the program that connects grads to meaningful work in the non-profit sector while they live together in beautiful West Philadelphia. The session will take place on December 5, 6-7:30pm, at the CPGC Caf?. F. ?Hopeful & Energized: Committed for the Long Haul? An evening with three intrepid activists from the American Friends Service Committee ,Thursday, December 7, 2006, 7:30 ? 9:00 p.m. in Sharpless Auditorium. *Robert Callard, Director of the Quaker UN Office, New York Working at the UN to achieve changes in international law and practice *Netlyn Bernard, AFSC Deputy Regional Director, Africa Building peace and justice programs in Africa, in partnership with African organizations *Jamie Reilly, Quaker International Affairs Representative, Asia Working in Indochina and North Korea to address the human suffering and damage resulting from U.S. foreign policies G. The Global AIDS Pandemic from New York to Thailand December 12, 4:15 tea, 4:30 presentation, Hilles 108 Dr. Bruce Agins '75, Medical Director of the AIDS Institute, NY State Department of Health, joined by Bibhav Acharya '06 and Brian McPhee, NYU '02, AIDS will talk about prevention, care and treatment methods in the fight against AIDS globally. Brian McPhee will talk about the new prevention methods in global AIDS, drawing from the International AIDS Conference in Toronto this past August, and focus on microbicide and pre-exposure prophylaxis. Bibhav Acharya will talk about the Positive Partnership Project in which an HIV-infected person is paired up with a non-infected person and the two engage in income-generating activities. This is an innovative combination of micro-credit and rural medicine for HIV/AIDS. Dr. Agins will talk about his international work in Uganda, Thailand, Ethiopia, Mozambique and Namibia. The AIDS Institute's quality improvement program for HIV care has been implemented in several countries such as those listed above. Sponsored by the Center for Peace and Global Citizenship and Eighth Dimension's AIDS Service Network. H. This Spring, all Haverford students will have the opportunity to participate in a student-led Seminar which will address issues of student activism and Haverford's role in a global civil society. Returning from the World Social Forum in Kenya this January, the students leaders will be accepting applications from all who display great interest and thoughtfulness for this topics. Some students in the Seminar may be considered to attend the World Social Forum next year. More information as well as the application for the Seminar will be provided after break. Any questions should be directed to Esther (ewarren@haverford.edu) , Alanna (acopenha@haverford.edu) or Lukas (lleuthol@haverford.edu) . OTHER EVENTS A. On behalf of the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, we invite you to attend our Annual Winter Exhibit, an exhibition & sale featuring works created by youth from our Big Picture and Mural Corps Art Education programs. The opening reception for this exhibition will be on Monday, December 11th , at The Rotunda, from 3.00-6.30 pm at 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia with a special performance by Spoken Word artist, Ursula Rucker from 5.00-6.00 pm. The proceeds from the artwork sales will go directly to the young artists. The exhibition will run from December 11th through January 25th, 2007. The gallery hours are Monday and Thursday, 10.00-5.00 pm and by appointment. B. Resist Lockheed Martin... Friday, December 22, 7PM - Christmas Candlelight Vigil for Peace Lockheed Martin (the world's largest weapons corporation), Mall & Goddard Blvds., Valley Forge, PA (behind the King of Prussia Mall) Join us in the Peace of the Season, in music, caroling, speakers, where the weapons are built and the light of peacemaking must shine. III. JOB, VOLUNTEER, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES A. The Fellowship of Reconciliation Calling all young people -- and youth allies who wish to build a new generation of nonviolent leaders! The Nonviolent Youth Collective's Peacemaker Training Institute wants you to nominate young people to participate in a week-long anti-oppression and nonviolence training at Kirkridge Retreat Center in Bangor, Pennsylvania. January 3-10, 2007 Application deadline: December 8, 2006 ** Get your nominations in quickly ~ only 22 spots left ** For over a decade, FOR's dynamic Peacemaker Training Institute (PTI) program has introduced youth and young adults to nonviolence as a transformative lifestyle and a powerful tool for creating social change. To apply: visit FOR's web site and look for the "Nonviolent Youth Collective" icon in the right-hand column. Or contact the PTI office at 651-647-4465. If you serve as a mentor, college or high school faculty or staff, or are a youth and young adult ally, please recommend candidates for the Peacemaker Training Institute! Include a 3-5 sentence summary of why this young person would be ideal for PTI If you are a youth or young adult (ages 15 through 30). Cost: the fee for PTI can be substantial -- $475 to $625, based on ability to pay, which covers registration, program, housing, and food -- and some scholarships are available. If you are able to financially sponsor a youth or young adult, please email: naomiseayoung@forusa.org B. Volunteers are needed for Buy Local Philly Week Buy Local Philly is a campaign of the Sustainable Business Network designed to raise awareness of the importance of supporting local, independently owned businesses. Volunteers are needed to: 1. Write stories about local businesses, turn them into a press release (with my help) and then make phone calls to get the stories placed in local press. 2. Help solicit sponsors for the week -- we have a list and the script, just need help sending letters and following up with phone calls. 3. Need help in getting businesses to participate. This might be via phone or in person in the identified neighborhoods -- and very much depends on the volunteer. For more information visit: http://www.sbnphiladelphia.org/ C. PPIA IS SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR THE 2007 PUBLIC POLICY & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM The Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Program invites college juniors, from diverse communities, to apply for the 2007 PPIA Fellowship Program. Each year over 100 students will be selected to become part of this exciting fellowship program that spans from junior year of college to graduate studies in public policy, public administration, international affairs or related fields. The PPIA Fellowship Program provides students with a unique training experience over a seven-week period in graduate level courses at participating Junior Summer Institutes (JSI). This experience will enhance their leadership skills, guide them in their decisions about graduate school and expose them to the possibilities and various professional fields in public service. To apply, please visit out website at http://www.ppiaprogram.org/app/or contact us at ppia@ppiaprogram.org or at 202-496-0130 ext 206. D. Volunteer Spanish Language Teacher in Butare, Rwanda. Youth Association for Dissemination of Development Information (YADDI) YADDI's mission is to bridge the information gap among young people and network their efforts for a sustainable development. YADDI has established a Community Information Center and Computer Learning Center in Butare, Rwanda. They are now establishing a Language Center and based on the needs and interests of local youth, they wish to develop a Spanish language program. YADDI is currently looking to host a Spanish language teacher who can work for two months as an unpaid volunteer for 2 months or longer. For more information contact: Cleophas Kanamugire, Executive Director of YADDI at: kacleophas@yahho.fr E. CALL FOR PAPERS: The Peace War and Social Conflict Section of the American Sociological Association (ASA) invites papers for two panel sessions and roundtables to be held during the annual meetings of the ASA in New York, August 11-14, 2007. The relationship of peace and war (and other forms of armed conflict) to social and economic development has been under-theorized and under-examined. Papers in this session could examine challenges to social and economic development as a cause of or precursor to armed conflict, or as a response to or consequence of war (or other form of armed conflict). Conversely, papers could examine the relationship between the lack of peace and the existence of positive peace to social and economic development. In depth case studies, comparative case studies, and large-scale (including/especially cross-national) quantitative studies are all welcomed. All papers must be submitted via the online submission system on the http://asanet.org/page.ww?section=Meetings&name=2007+Annual+Meeting+--+Convention+Home ASA meetings website where presenters and others can find more information and register to attend the meetings. The deadline for paper submissions is January 18, 2007. F. The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is currently accepting applications for its summer program at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Each summer, twelve of the most promising young minority male college sophomores in the country (possibly 24 this coming summer) are given the chance to travel to the nation's capital and engage in prestigious internships while taking rigorous classes at Georgetown. The courses in government and economics are designed to provide these young men with the skills necessary to critically analyze the world's problems while adhering to a deep respect for civil liberties. The program runs from June 3 - July 28 and is a two-summer commitment. During their first summer, students' primary responsibilities outside of their internships are their academic courses. The following summer, in addition to their internships, mentorship with the latest cohort of Institute students and young high school students becomes a priority. More information, along with the application, can be found on the web at http://www.i4rc.org. The application deadline is February 1. G. The Graduation Pledge Alliance Founded at Humboldt State University in California (U.S.A.), Manchester College now coordinates the national efforts of the Graduation Pledge Alliance (GPA) which involves the betterment of all society. Students at well over a hundred colleges and universities have used the pledge at some level. The schools involved include liberal arts colleges (Whitman and Macalester); state universities (Indiana University and California State University-Chico), and private research universities (Harvard University and University of Pennsylvania). The Pledge is also now found at graduate and professional schools, high schools, and schools overseas (Taiwan and Australia). For more information contact Janice Lion (jlion@haverford.edu). H. PEACE is currently seeking Interns at our convenient downtown location! This is an exciting opportunity for college students who have a passion for rethinking education and the high school experience, especially for traditionally under-served Philadelphia students. Each intern works with a group of 4 students to help them progress on their learning plans. The PEACE Project, at Freire Charter School, is an innovative educational program that offers new answers to the age-old question of how to best prepare high school students for their futures. Primarily working with Philadelphia's under-served youth, PEACE is an exciting synthesis of effective and research-proven pedagogies. The core principles of PEACE form our acronym: Personalized, Entrepreneurial, Active, Collaborative, and Exploratory. We believe that learning is most effective when it is personalized, based in the real world, and derived from student interests. Each student is provided a laptop computer. For more information, please contact: Danielle Rosenblatt, Development and Outreach Coordinator: daniellerosenblatt@freirecharterschool.org I. Geneva Global, Inc. is currently seeking a research assistant to work around 15 hours per week flexible. The research assistant will be responsible for aspects of sector research and analysis within Geneva Global Inc. They will work as part of a team with the Sector Manager and Sector Analyst and will report to the Sector Manager. Geneva Global specializes in the following development sectors: HIV/AIDS, Community Health, Slavery and Human Trafficking, Economic Empowerment, and Conflict Recovery. Responsibilities may cross-cut multiple sectors. The research assistant may also be required to assist with the analysis of Results Reports and add to the Best Practice understanding within the sector. Projects will be assigned according to the level and abilities of the candidate. Orientation to the Geneva Global research process will be offered. Please contact beth.white@genevaglobal.com regarding this posting. From abunkedd at haverford.edu Sat Dec 9 04:02:48 2006 From: abunkedd at haverford.edu (abunkedd@haverford.edu) Date: Sat Dec 9 04:20:23 2006 Subject: [Global_citizen_weekly] Global Citizen #14 Message-ID: <4488.165.82.76.169.1165654968.squirrel@165.82.76.169> In this Issue: I. Upcoming Funding Deadlines II. Upcoming Events?within the Tri-Co and in the area III. Job, Volunteer, and Other opportunities I. UPCOMING FUNDING DEADLINES: * Campus Events Fund: Sunday, December 10th *Conferences and Workshops Fund: Sunday, December 10th **Applicants will need to visit http://www.haverford.edu/cpgc for application forms II. EVENTS AT THE TRI-CO A. Conversations du Jour...Every Friday at 12:30pm on the first floor of Stokes Hall, CPGC Cafe; Multicultural Center have an enlightened discussion. An endeavor of the Multicultural Center and CPGC to foster informal conversations amongst faculty, staff and students on important multicultural, diversity, and international issues related to current events. All are welcome! Light lunch will be provided. For more info, to suggest a topic or volunteer to facilitate, contact Janice Lion (jlion@haverford.edu), Alison Castel (acastel@haverford.edu) or Samantha Ivery (sivery@haverford.edu) *Next Friday?s Conversation, December 15th, CPGC Caf? Cultural holidays what do we celebrate and why B. CPGC Domestic Summer Internships Info Session Monday, December 11, 6:15-7:30pm, CPGC Cafe Learn about the exciting internships opportunities in the U.S. this summer. You'll hear from past interns who have been funded to work for environmental, educational, and social justice organizations on policy and grassroots levels. You'll also hear from CPGC program staff about the application process and the increased resources available to fund a record number of domestic projects this year! All majors are welcome to apply. For more information, contact Janice Lion (jlion@haverford.edu), 610-896-1308. C. The Global AIDS Pandemic from New York to Thailand December 12, 4:15 tea, 4:30 presentation, Hilles 108 Dr. Bruce Agins '75, Medical Director of the AIDS Institute, NY State Department of Health, joined by Bibhav Acharya '06 and Brian McPhee, NYU '02, AIDS will talk about prevention, care and treatment methods in the fight against AIDS globally. Brian McPhee will talk about the new prevention methods in global AIDS, drawing from the International AIDS Conference in Toronto this past August, and focus on microbicide and pre-exposure prophylaxis. Bibhav Acharya will talk about the Positive Partnership Project in which an HIV-infected person is paired up with a non-infected person and the two engage in income-generating activities. This is an innovative combination of micro-credit and rural medicine for HIV/AIDS. Dr. Agins will talk about his international work in Uganda, Thailand, Ethiopia, Mozambique and Namibia. The AIDS Institute's quality improvement program for HIV care has been implemented in several countries such as those listed above. Sponsored by the Center for Peace and Global Citizenship and Eighth Dimension's AIDS Service Network. D. This Spring, all Haverford students will have the opportunity to participate in a student-led Seminar which will address issues of student activism and Haverford's role in a global civil society. Returning from the World Social Forum in Kenya this January, the students leaders will be accepting applications from all who display great interest and thoughtfulness for this topics. Some students in the Seminar may be considered to attend the World Social Forum next year. More information as well as the application for the Seminar will be provided after break. Any questions should be directed to Esther (ewarren@haverford.edu) , Alanna (acopenha@haverford.edu) or Lukas (lleuthol@haverford.edu) . OTHER EVENTS A. On behalf of the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, we invite you to attend our Annual Winter Exhibit, an exhibition & sale featuring works created by youth from our Big Picture and Mural Corps Art Education programs. The opening reception for this exhibition will be on Monday, December 11th , at The Rotunda, from 3.00-6.30 pm at 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia with a special performance by Spoken Word artist, Ursula Rucker from 5.00-6.00 pm. The proceeds from the artwork sales will go directly to the young artists. The exhibition will run from December 11th through January 25th, 2007. The gallery hours are Monday and Thursday, 10.00-5.00 pm and by appointment. B. Resist Lockheed Martin... Friday, December 22, 7PM - Christmas Candlelight Vigil for Peace Lockheed Martin (the world's largest weapons corporation), Mall & Goddard Blvds., Valley Forge, PA (behind the King of Prussia Mall) Join us in the Peace of the Season, in music, caroling, speakers, where the weapons are built and the light of peacemaking must shine. III. JOB, VOLUNTEER, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES A. Volunteers are needed for Buy Local Philly Week Buy Local Philly is a campaign of the Sustainable Business Network designed to raise awareness of the importance of supporting local, independently owned businesses. Volunteers are needed to: 1. Write stories about local businesses, turn them into a press release (with my help) and then make phone calls to get the stories placed in local press. 2. Help solicit sponsors for the week -- we have a list and the script, just need help sending letters and following up with phone calls. 3. Need help in getting businesses to participate. This might be via phone or in person in the identified neighborhoods -- and very much depends on the volunteer. For more information visit: http://www.sbnphiladelphia.org/ B. PPIA IS SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR THE 2007 PUBLIC POLICY & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM The Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Program invites college juniors, from diverse communities, to apply for the 2007 PPIA Fellowship Program. Each year over 100 students will be selected to become part of this exciting fellowship program that spans from junior year of college to graduate studies in public policy, public administration, international affairs or related fields. The PPIA Fellowship Program provides students with a unique training experience over a seven-week period in graduate level courses at participating Junior Summer Institutes (JSI). This experience will enhance their leadership skills, guide them in their decisions about graduate school and expose them to the possibilities and various professional fields in public service. To apply, please visit out website at http://www.ppiaprogram.org/app/or contact us at ppia@ppiaprogram.org or at 202-496-0130 ext 206. C. Volunteer Spanish Language Teacher in Butare, Rwanda. Youth Association for Dissemination of Development Information (YADDI) YADDI's mission is to bridge the information gap among young people and network their efforts for a sustainable development. YADDI has established a Community Information Center and Computer Learning Center in Butare, Rwanda. They are now establishing a Language Center and based on the needs and interests of local youth, they wish to develop a Spanish language program. YADDI is currently looking to host a Spanish language teacher who can work for two months as an unpaid volunteer for 2 months or longer. For more information contact: Cleophas Kanamugire, Executive Director of YADDI at: kacleophas@yahho.fr D. CALL FOR PAPERS: The Peace War and Social Conflict Section of the American Sociological Association (ASA) invites papers for two panel sessions and roundtables to be held during the annual meetings of the ASA in New York, August 11-14, 2007. The relationship of peace and war (and other forms of armed conflict) to social and economic development has been under-theorized and under-examined. Papers in this session could examine challenges to social and economic development as a cause of or precursor to armed conflict, or as a response to or consequence of war (or other form of armed conflict). Conversely, papers could examine the relationship between the lack of peace and the existence of positive peace to social and economic development. In depth case studies, comparative case studies, and large-scale (including/especially cross-national) quantitative studies are all welcomed. All papers must be submitted via the online submission system on the http://asanet.org/page.ww?section=Meetings&name=2007+Annual+Meeting+--+Convention+Home ASA meetings website where presenters and others can find more information and register to attend the meetings. The deadline for paper submissions is January 18, 2007. E. The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is currently accepting applications for its summer program at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Each summer, twelve of the most promising young minority male college sophomores in the country (possibly 24 this coming summer) are given the chance to travel to the nation's capital and engage in prestigious internships while taking rigorous classes at Georgetown. The courses in government and economics are designed to provide these young men with the skills necessary to critically analyze the world's problems while adhering to a deep respect for civil liberties. The program runs from June 3 - July 28 and is a two-summer commitment. During their first summer, students' primary responsibilities outside of their internships are their academic courses. The following summer, in addition to their internships, mentorship with the latest cohort of Institute students and young high school students becomes a priority. More information, along with the application, can be found on the web at http://www.i4rc.org. The application deadline is February 1. F. The Applied Research Center (ARC) would like to invite you to visit the new website for our upcoming Facing Race conference, an event dedicated to defining justice and making change. The conference will be held in New York City from March 22-24, 2007 at the City University of New York Graduate Center. The conference will have three primary tracks: policy change, media and organizing. We are expecting 500-600 people. >From the rebuilding of the Gulf Coast to the creation of a new immigration system, questions of racial justice dominate debates in academia, government and the media this year and into the future. With our conference, we hope to unite our movement by building bridges across issues and communities to amplify the concerns of communities of color in the intellectual, policy and popular debates that lie ahead. The conference will open with Keynote speaker Walter Mosley and the agenda will continue with various workshops and panel discussions during the following two days. Register today by visiting http://www.arc.org/content/view/499/ G. PEACE is currently seeking Interns at our convenient downtown location! This is an exciting opportunity for college students who have a passion for rethinking education and the high school experience, especially for traditionally under-served Philadelphia students. Each intern works with a group of 4 students to help them progress on their learning plans. The PEACE Project, at Freire Charter School, is an innovative educational program that offers new answers to the age-old question of how to best prepare high school students for their futures. Primarily working with Philadelphia's under-served youth, PEACE is an exciting synthesis of effective and research-proven pedagogies. The core principles of PEACE form our acronym: Personalized, Entrepreneurial, Active, Collaborative, and Exploratory. We believe that learning is most effective when it is personalized, based in the real world, and derived from student interests. Each student is provided a laptop computer. For more information, please contact: Danielle Rosenblatt, Development and Outreach Coordinator: daniellerosenblatt@freirecharterschool.org H. Geneva Global, Inc. is currently seeking a research assistant to work around 15 hours per week flexible. The research assistant will be responsible for aspects of sector research and analysis within Geneva Global Inc. They will work as part of a team with the Sector Manager and Sector Analyst and will report to the Sector Manager. Geneva Global specializes in the following development sectors: HIV/AIDS, Community Health, Slavery and Human Trafficking, Economic Empowerment, and Conflict Recovery. Responsibilities may cross-cut multiple sectors. The research assistant may also be required to assist with the analysis of Results Reports and add to the Best Practice understanding within the sector. Projects will be assigned according to the level and abilities of the candidate. Orientation to the Geneva Global research process will be offered. Please contact beth.white@genevaglobal.com regarding this posting. From abunkedd at haverford.edu Fri Dec 15 20:55:13 2006 From: abunkedd at haverford.edu (abunkedd@haverford.edu) Date: Fri Dec 15 21:13:16 2006 Subject: [Global_citizen_weekly] Global Citizen #15 Message-ID: <2738.165.82.76.169.1166234113.squirrel@165.82.76.169> In this Issue: I. Upcoming Funding Deadlines II. Upcoming Events?within the Tri-Co and in the area III. Job, Volunteer, and Other opportunities I. UPCOMING FUNDING DEADLINES: No upcoming deadlines before the end of the fall semester. For more information on CPGC funded programs please visit: http://www.haverford.edu/cpgc II. EVENTS AT THE TRI-CO A. Conversations du Jour...Every Friday at 12:30pm on the first floor of Stokes Hall, CPGC Cafe; Multicultural Center have an enlightened discussion. An endeavor of the Multicultural Center and CPGC to foster informal conversations amongst faculty, staff and students on important multicultural, diversity, and international issues related to current events. All are welcome! Light lunch will be provided. For more info, to suggest a topic or volunteer to facilitate, contact Janice Lion (jlion@haverford.edu), Alison Castel (acastel@haverford.edu) or Samantha Ivery (sivery@haverford.edu) B. This Spring, all Haverford students will have the opportunity to participate in a student-led Seminar which will address issues of student activism and Haverford's role in a global civil society. Returning from the World Social Forum in Kenya this January, the student leaders will be accepting applications from all who display great interest and thoughtfulness for this topics. Some students in the Seminar may be considered to attend the World Social Forum next year. More information as well as the application for the Seminar will be provided after break. Any questions should be directed to Esther (ewarren@haverford.edu), Alanna (acopenha@haverford.edu) or Lukas (lleuthol@haverford.edu). OTHER EVENTS A. Resist Lockheed Martin... Friday, December 22, 7PM - Christmas Candlelight Vigil for Peace Lockheed Martin (the world's largest weapons corporation), Mall & Goddard Blvds., Valley Forge, PA (behind the King of Prussia Mall) Join us in the Peace of the Season, in music, caroling, speakers, where the weapons are built and the light of peacemaking must shine. III. JOB, VOLUNTEER, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES A. Volunteer opportunity at the Peace & Justice High School Spring semester! Haverford College has been invited to participate in an exciting pilot project with the School District of Philadelphia beginning spring semester. Seven public high schools, including Parkway Northwest High School for Peace and Social Justice,* are participating in a project to greatly increase the quality and impact of the high school ?senior project.? This initiative to link high schools with college students is being coordinated by Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENDD). Senior Project is a year-long learning experience that enables high school students to apply their thinking skills to a new multi-dimensional project and communicate that learning to a third party in a way that demonstrates deep knowledge and understanding. High school students will be expected to: 1. Write a research paper 2. Develop a project related to the paper (fieldwork and/or community service) 3. Deliver a related formal oral presentation 4. Design and compile a portfolio If you are interested in learning more about this initiative, contact Janice Lion (jlion@haverford.edu) and 610-896-1308 by December 21st, 2006. We?ll have more information for you at the beginning of next semester. (Elsa Noterman ?06 is serving as a Haverford House Fellow at this high school.) B. CALL FOR PAPERS: The Peace War and Social Conflict Section of the American Sociological Association (ASA) invites papers for two panel sessions and roundtables to be held during the annual meetings of the ASA in New York, August 11-14, 2007. The relationship of peace and war (and other forms of armed conflict) to social and economic development has been under-theorized and under-examined. Papers in this session could examine challenges to social and economic development as a cause of or precursor to armed conflict, or as a response to or consequence of war (or other form of armed conflict). Conversely, papers could examine the relationship between the lack of peace and the existence of positive peace to social and economic development. In depth case studies, comparative case studies, and large-scale (including/especially cross-national) quantitative studies are all welcomed. All papers must be submitted via the online submission system on the http://asanet.org/page.ww?section=Meetings&name=2007+Annual+Meeting+--+Convention+Home ASA meetings website where presenters and others can find more information and register to attend the meetings. The deadline for paper submissions is January 18, 2007. C. The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is currently accepting applications for its summer program at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Each summer, twelve of the most promising young minority male college sophomores in the country (possibly 24 this coming summer) are given the chance to travel to the nation's capital and engage in prestigious internships while taking rigorous classes at Georgetown. The courses in government and economics are designed to provide these young men with the skills necessary to critically analyze the world's problems while adhering to a deep respect for civil liberties. The program runs from June 3 - July 28 and is a two-summer commitment. During their first summer, students' primary responsibilities outside of their internships are their academic courses. The following summer, in addition to their internships, mentorship with the latest cohort of Institute students and young high school students becomes a priority. More information, along with the application, can be found on the web at http://www.i4rc.org. The application deadline is February 1. D. The Applied Research Center (ARC) would like to invite you to visit the new website for our upcoming Facing Race conference, an event dedicated to defining justice and making change. The conference will be held in New York City from March 22-24, 2007 at the City University of New York Graduate Center. The conference will have three primary tracks: policy change, media and organizing. We are expecting 500-600 people. >From the rebuilding of the Gulf Coast to the creation of a new immigration system, questions of racial justice dominate debates in academia, government and the media this year and into the future. With our conference, we hope to unite our movement by building bridges across issues and communities to amplify the concerns of communities of color in the intellectual, policy and popular debates that lie ahead. The conference will open with Keynote speaker Walter Mosley and the agenda will continue with various workshops and panel discussions during the following two days. Register today by visiting http://www.arc.org/content/view/499/ E. PEACE is currently seeking Interns at our convenient downtown location! This is an exciting opportunity for college students who have a passion for rethinking education and the high school experience, especially for traditionally under-served Philadelphia students. Each intern works with a group of 4 students to help them progress on their learning plans. The PEACE Project, at Freire Charter School, is an innovative educational program that offers new answers to the age-old question of how to best prepare high school students for their futures. Primarily working with Philadelphia's under-served youth, PEACE is an exciting synthesis of effective and research-proven pedagogies. The core principles of PEACE form our acronym: Personalized, Entrepreneurial, Active, Collaborative, and Exploratory. We believe that learning is most effective when it is personalized, based in the real world, and derived from student interests. Each student is provided a laptop computer. For more information, please contact: Danielle Rosenblatt, Development and Outreach Coordinator: daniellerosenblatt@freirecharterschool.org F. Geneva Global, Inc. is currently seeking a research assistant to work around 15 hours per week flexible. The research assistant will be responsible for aspects of sector research and analysis within Geneva Global Inc. They will work as part of a team with the Sector Manager and Sector Analyst and will report to the Sector Manager. Geneva Global specializes in the following development sectors: HIV/AIDS, Community Health, Slavery and Human Trafficking, Economic Empowerment, and Conflict Recovery. Responsibilities may cross-cut multiple sectors. The research assistant may also be required to assist with the analysis of Results Reports and add to the Best Practice understanding within the sector. Projects will be assigned according to the level and abilities of the candidate. Orientation to the Geneva Global research process will be offered. Please contact beth.white@genevaglobal.com regarding this posting. From abunkedd at haverford.edu Sat Dec 23 20:51:08 2006 From: abunkedd at haverford.edu (abunkedd@haverford.edu) Date: Sat Dec 23 21:11:49 2006 Subject: [Global_citizen_weekly] Global Citizen #16 Message-ID: <1687.70.23.121.136.1166925068.squirrel@70.23.121.136> In this Issue: I. Upcoming Funding Deadlines II. Upcoming Events?within the Tri-Co and in the area III. Job, Volunteer, and Other opportunities I. UPCOMING FUNDING DEADLINES: No upcoming deadlines before the end of the fall semester. For more information on CPGC funded programs please visit: http://www.haverford.edu/cpgc II. EVENTS AT THE TRI-CO A. Conversations du Jour...Every Friday at 12:30pm on the first floor of Stokes Hall, CPGC Cafe; Multicultural Center have an enlightened discussion. An endeavor of the Multicultural Center and CPGC to foster informal conversations amongst faculty, staff and students on important multicultural, diversity, and international issues related to current events. All are welcome! Light lunch will be provided. For more info, to suggest a topic or volunteer to facilitate, contact Janice Lion (jlion@haverford.edu), Alison Castel ( acastel@haverford.edu) or Samantha Ivery (sivery@haverford.edu) B. This Spring, all Haverford students will have the opportunity to participate in a student-led Seminar which will address issues of student activism and Haverford's role in a global civil society. Returning from the World Social Forum in Kenya this January, the student leaders will be accepting applications from all who display great interest and thoughtfulness for this topics. Some students in the Seminar may be considered to attend the World Social Forum next year. More information as well as the application for the Seminar will be provided after break. Any questions should be directed to Esther (ewarren@haverford.edu), Alanna ( acopenha@haverford.edu) or Lukas (lleuthol@haverford.edu). OTHER EVENTS A. The Greater Philadelphia Labor Market and the Working Poor Tuesday, January 23, 4:30-6:00pm Harnwell College House, Rooftop lounge, 3820 Locust Walk Poverty and prosperity grow out of the sorts of jobs available to a city and region's residents, as well as residents' own skills and preparedness for work. What is the "opportunity structure" of the Philadelphia region's labor market? What sorts of jobs and development can our workforce support? This forum will examine the challenges and opportunities facing working poor people, civic organizations, and city government as we seek to promote effective and equitable economic growth. Panelists include: Lance Haver, City of Philadelphia Jeff Hornstein, Service Employees International Union Janice Madden, Professor of Sociology, University of Pennsylvania (invited) Anne O'Callaghan, Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians Thomas Sugrue, University of Pennsylvania III. JOB, VOLUNTEER, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES A. Volunteer opportunity at the Peace & Justice High School Spring semester! Haverford College has been invited to participate in an exciting pilot project with the School District of Philadelphia beginning spring semester. Seven public high schools, including Parkway Northwest High School for Peace and Social Justice,* are participating in a project to greatly increase the quality and impact of the high school "senior project." This initiative to link high schools with college students is being coordinated by Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENDD). Senior Project is a year-long learning experience that enables high school students to apply their thinking skills to a new multi-dimensional project and communicate that learning to a third party in a way that demonstrates deep knowledge and understanding. High school students will be expected to: 1. Write a research paper 2. Develop a project related to the paper (fieldwork and/or community service) 3. Deliver a related formal oral presentation 4. Design and compile a portfolio If you are interested in learning more about this initiative, contact Janice Lion (jlion@haverford.edu). We'll have more information for you at the beginning of next semester. (Elsa Noterman '06 is serving as a Haverford House Fellow at this high school.) B. CALL FOR PAPERS: The Peace War and Social Conflict Section of the American Sociological Association (ASA) invites papers for two panel sessions and roundtables to be held during the annual meetings of the ASA in New York, August 11-14, 2007. The relationship of peace and war (and other forms of armed conflict) to social and economic development has been under-theorized and under-examined. Papers in this session could examine challenges to social and economic development as a cause of or precursor to armed conflict, or as a response to or consequence of war (or other form of armed conflict). Conversely, papers could examine the relationship between the lack of peace and the existence of positive peace to social and economic development. In depth case studies, comparative case studies, and large-scale (including/especially cross-national) quantitative studies are all welcomed. All papers must be submitted via the online submission system on the http://asanet.org/page.ww?section=Meetings&name=2007+Annual+Meeting+--+Convention+Home ASA meetings website where presenters and others can find more information and register to attend the meetings. The deadline for paper submissions is January 18, 2007. C. The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is currently accepting applications for its summer program at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Each summer, twelve of the most promising young minority male college sophomores in the country (possibly 24 this coming summer) are given the chance to travel to the nation's capital and engage in prestigious internships while taking rigorous classes at Georgetown. The courses in government and economics are designed to provide these young men with the skills necessary to critically analyze the world's problems while adhering to a deep respect for civil liberties. The program runs from June 3 - July 28 and is a two-summer commitment. During their first summer, students' primary responsibilities outside of their internships are their academic courses. The following summer, in addition to their internships, mentorship with the latest cohort of Institute students and young high school students becomes a priority. More information, along with the application, can be found on the web at http://www.i4rc.org. The application deadline is February 1. D. The Applied Research Center (ARC) would like to invite you to visit the new website for our upcoming Facing Race conference, an event dedicated to defining justice and making change. The conference will be held in New York City from March 22-24, 2007 at the City University of New York Graduate Center. The conference will have three primary tracks: policy change, media and organizing. We are expecting 500-600 people. >From the rebuilding of the Gulf Coast to the creation of a new immigration system, questions of racial justice dominate debates in academia, government and the media this year and into the future. With our conference, we hope to unite our movement by building bridges across issues and communities to amplify the concerns of communities of color in the intellectual, policy and popular debates that lie ahead. The conference will open with Keynote speaker Walter Mosley and the agenda will continue with various workshops and panel discussions during the following two days. Register today by visiting http://www.arc.org/content/view/499/ E. PEACE is currently seeking Interns at our convenient downtown location! This is an exciting opportunity for college students who have a passion for rethinking education and the high school experience, especially for traditionally under-served Philadelphia students. Each intern works with a group of 4 students to help them progress on their learning plans. The PEACE Project, at Freire Charter School, is an innovative educational program that offers new answers to the age-old question of how to best prepare high school students for their futures. Primarily working with Philadelphia's under-served youth, PEACE is an exciting synthesis of effective and research-proven pedagogies. The core principles of PEACE form our acronym: Personalized, Entrepreneurial, Active, Collaborative, and Exploratory. We believe that learning is most effective when it is personalized, based in the real world, and derived from student interests. Each student is provided a laptop computer. For more information, please contact: Danielle Rosenblatt, Development and Outreach Coordinator: daniellerosenblatt@freirecharterschool.org F. Geneva Global , Inc. is currently seeking a research assistant to work around 15 hours per week flexible. The research assistant will be responsible for aspects of sector research and analysis within Geneva Global Inc. They will work as part of a team with the Sector Manager and Sector Analyst and will report to the Sector Manager. Geneva Global specializes in the following development sectors: HIV/AIDS, Community Health, Slavery and Human Trafficking, Economic Empowerment, and Conflict Recovery. Responsibilities may cross-cut multiple sectors. The research assistant may also be required to assist with the analysis of Results Reports and add to the Best Practice understanding within the sector. Projects will be assigned according to the level and abilities of the candidate. Orientation to the Geneva Global research process will be offered. Please contact beth.white@genevaglobal.com regarding this posting.