Seminar on reading: "Human Rights Are the Rights of the Infinite" with Alain Badiou

Date: Nov 8, 2007
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon

More Contact Info: Benjamin Robinson, bbrobins@indiana.edu
Location: Faculty Room, University Club (IMU)

German Film Series: Sophie Scholl (2005,120 min)

Date: Nov 7, 2007
Time: 7:30 PM

In 1943, one young woman stood up to the Nazis, her courage made her a legend, this is her story. Directed by Marc Rothemund. In German with English subtitles.

More Contact Info: Nikole Langjahr, nilangja@indiana.edu

Location: Ballantine Hall 140

Regrouping After Midterms: Multiplying Your Time

Date: Nov 5, 2007
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Learn how to keep up with college assignments on a regular basis.
More Contact Info: Dr. Sharon Chertkoff

Location: Biscoe ASC
Web site: www.iub.edu/~sac

IU Habitat for Humanity's Annual Rake-a-Thon

Date: Nov 3, 2007
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Rake-a-Thon is held November 3 & 4 and November 10 & 11. There are two shifts each day. The first shift is from 8:00am - 12:00pm followed by a free lunch and the second shift is from 1:00pm - 5:00pm.

The Rake-a-Thon is IU Habitat for Humanity’s annual fundraiser. There’s no better way to welcome the season than to volunteer for the Rake-a-Thon, which involves raking the lawns of homeowners in the surrounding Bloomington and Monroe County Community. Homeowners make monetary donations as a result of having their lawns raked by hard-working and energetic volunteers like you!

Web site: http://www.iuhabitat.org/

Indiana Multicultural Job Fair

Date: Nov 2, 2007
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM


The Indiana Multicultural Job Fair is proud to once again offer job seekers the opportunity to visit with over 80 companies offering jobs in a variety of occupational areas. Open to all two-year, four-year, graduate students, and alumni from any educational institution across the nation. This event is sponsored by Indiana University and Purdue University, the state´s two largest university systems. Employers from across the nation are seeking qualified candidates in many varied occupational and industrial areas.

Location: Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
Web site: http://www.jobfairs.iupui.edu/

"The Jew in Christian & Post-Christian Europe: Reflections on Today's Anti-Semitism"--Jewish Studies lecture by Professor Alain Finkielkraut

Date: Nov 1, 2007
Time: 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM

Alain Finkielkraut, Professor of the History of Ideas at the École Polytechnique in Paris, is one of France’s foremost essayists and scholars of post-Holocaust Jewish identity in Europe. He is the author of 28 books, including The Imaginary Jew (1994) and The Future of a Negation: Relfections on the Question of Genocide (1998). He has had a major impact on the intellectual discourse on antisemitism through incisive essays like “In the Name of the Other: Reflections on the Coming Anti-semitism “ (2004). In his lecture, Professor Finkielkraut will retrace the genealogy of the new manifestations of antisemitism in France and Europe and explore the adaptability of antisemitism throughout history. This lecture is generously co-sponsored by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

More Contact Info: iujsp@indiana.edu
Location: State Room East, IMU
Web site: http://www.indiana.edu/~jsp/calendar.htm

Labor Studies Economics Course

For those interested, here is the information on the Labor Studies Econ course that will satisfy your econ requirement for the bsw.

LSTU-L 230 LABOR AND THE ECONOMY (3 CR)
25368 01:00P-02:15P TR SY 001 Duggan L

Modern Isreal Studies Courses

IU students have a special opportunity in Spring 2008 to take two courses on modern Israel Studies - “The Arab-Israeli Conflict,” and “Jews, Muslims, and Christians in Israel,” taught by Rosenbloom Visiting Scholar, Professor Daphne Tsimhoni, Department of Humanities and Arts, The Technion and The Harry S. Truman Institute, Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Professor Tsimhoni is the author of The Christian Communities in Jerusalem and the West Bank since 1948: An Historical, Social, and Political Study. She is currently writing The Jews of Modern Iraq 1921-1952. She taught recently in the U.S. at Knox College.

JSTU-J 204 Social & Historical Topics in Jewish Studies (3 cr.) Daphne Tsimhoni
Topic: The Arab-Israeli Conflict
TR 4:00-5:30

Important note: This course will begin on Tuesday, January 29 so there will be no free drop period.

Since its inception, the Arab-Israeli conflict has dominated the political agenda and many aspects of life in Israel, the Middle East, and beyond. This course will introduce the students to the origins of the conflict in the late nineteenth century, the British pledge for a Jewish national home and the British mandate for Palestine, the development of the conflict from a local to a regional one, involving the Arab states. We will study the establishment of the State of Israel, the 1948 war and the creation of the Palestinian problem in its various aspects; both the 1956 Suez war and the Six Days 1967 war and their impact on Israel and the Middle East.
We will discuss the emergence of the PLO and the Palestinian organizations, the first Lebanon war, the road to the first Palestinian uprising (intifada), and to the peace accords. We will conclude by discussing the wars and the prospects for peace.

The course will be based on historical studies, various documentation, documentary films, and websites.

Course requirements: two midterm take-home exams and a final essay.

JSTU-J 304 Social & Historical Topics in Jewish Studies/3 cr./ Daphne Tsimhoni
Topic: Jews, Muslims, & Christians in Israel #25561
TR 6:30-8:00

Important note: This course will begin on Tuesday, January 29 so there will be no free drop period.

Established as the nation state of the Jewish people, Israel has an ethno-religious, socioculturally diverse population. This course will introduce students to this diversity and its impact on Israeli politics and society. We will explore the historical origins of this complexity: The religious significance of the Holy Land, the preservation of Ottoman and British mandatory traditions, the 1948 war and the mass immigration to Israel from Europe and the Middle East. We will examine the socio-cultural and religious diversity within the Jewish majority that extends far beyond the common division between western European (Ashkenazim) and Middle Eastern (Mizrahim) and the Palestinian Arab minority that is no less complex and includes Muslims, Christians, Druze and smaller communities.

Based on socio-historical research and documentaries, we will discuss the following issues: Is the breach between the Jewish majority and the Palestinian Arab minority in Israel bridgeable? Is there a 'demographic issue' in Israel? and if so, what is its impact on Israeli politics? Who are the 'Arab Jews'? Can they form a bridge between Jews and Arabs? Is there an Israeli identity? What are its components?

Course requirements: two midterm take-home exams and a final essay.

Fulfills: Jewish Studies History & Society course or Religion & Thought course; S&H

SWSA Officers

SWSA would like to welcome the following individuals!!

Senior Positions:

Co-Presidents-Andrea Schaefer & Sumiko Tsujimoto

Stephanie Spurgeon-Treasurer

Jennifer Nevers-Secretary

Emily Tillman-Activities director

Sophomore/Junior Representatives:

Dan Niederman-Activities director

Allison Moffet-Activities director

RISE and the Middle Way House Volunteer Opportunities

Who are we and what do we have to offer?

Middle Way House: Middle Way House is a Domestic Violence Program and Rape Crisis Center serving victims in Monroe, Greene, Owen, Morgan, Martin, and Lawrence Counties. Middle Way House provides emergency shelter to battered women and their dependent children. Crisis intervention services, referrals and support are available 24 hours every day on our crisis line (812) 336-0846 . Additional services supported by volunteer work include legal advocacy, domestic and sexual violence support groups, advocacy for rape victims and their families, and economic development opportunities.

Service-learning positions for the Crisis Line, House Management, Administrative/Development, and Women's Program Support.
Days: Times vary depending on the program for which you volunteer.
Commitment: Usually 2-4 hours per week.
Requirements: 8-hour domestic violence training.
The Rise: Middle Way House also offers a service enriched housing program for formerly homeless, female-headed households. Volunteer opportunities at the transitional housing program include childcare, youth tutoring, mentoring, community reception, adult tutoring and site management support.

Mentors/Tutors
Days: Monday-Thursday 3:00-8:30; Friday 3:00-8:00
Commitment: Mentors need to be regular and dependable; Tutors are needed as often as possible.
Orientations: ongoing-please contact ACE
Prerequisites: 8-hour domestic violence training, criminal background check
ACE contact: Jorge Wellman, jjwellma@indiana.edu

Peace Corps Application Deadline for November Interview Dates

Peace Corps Regional Recruiter Ken Surdin will be coming to the IU Bloomington Career Development Center to interview candidates for Volunteer positions on Thursday, November 15th, 2007. Additional interview times will be reserved for Friday, November 16th. In order to schedule an interview for one of these dates, a completed application must be submitted by Thursday, November 1st, 2007.

The Peace Corps is looking for Volunteers from a variety of backgrounds to fill positions in education, agriculture, the environment, business, health, IT, and community services. After receiving intensive language, cross-cultural, and technical training, Volunteers serve overseas in a developing country for 2 years. Living expenses are covered, and at the end of their service, Volunteers receive a readjustment allowance and access to a number of great career and educational opportunities. If you would like to be considered for Peace Corps Volunteer positions leaving during the summer or early fall 2008, we strongly recommend that you submit your application by the November 1st deadline.

To start your application, simply go to www.peacecorps.gov and click on the "Apply Now" tab. If you are interested in applying, but you may not be able to meet the deadline, please contact IU Peace Corps Campus Representative Brett Kuhnert via e-mail at peace@indiana.edu, or phone at 812-856-1864. Otherwise, if you would like more information about becoming a Peace Corps Volunteer, our next General Information Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 14th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on the IU Bloomington Campus in Jordan Hall, Room A106.

Leadership at Lunch - Health & Well Being: Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Health & Wellness Education and Center for Human Growth

November 2

12-2pm at La Casa

One of the key components to becoming a strong and effective leader is the ability to connect and utilize available resources to achieve your goals. Leadership at Lunch is designed to provide networking opportunities for students to meet with representatives from various campus and community programs and services that can supply the tools and guidance for your ongoing success. Stop by for a free lunch and walkout in charge of your future

Day of the Dead

November 1

7pm at IU Foster Residence Hall Formal Lounge

Come and learn more regarding this time honored tradition which remembers the deceased and celebrates the continuation of life. Program includes cemetery traditions, community altar (please bring photos, poems, mementos, etc. to remember your loved ones) and opportunity to create your own papel picado, sugar skull and more! Co-sponsored by Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies, City of Bloomington Community and Family Resources, Foster International Living Learning Center, Global Village Living Learning Center, La Casa, Latino Studies and Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc. For information: rrhernan@indiana.edu.

"When Caretaking is Critical: Discourses of Affect, Gender and Resistance in Kincaid's My Brother"

12-1pm La Casa

"When Caretaking is Critical: Discourses of Affect, Gender and Resistance in Kincaid's My Brother" presentation by Edward Chamberlain (Dept. of Comparative Literature)
Sponsored by Center for Latin America and the Caribbean Studies, La Casa, and Latino Studies

In Sickness and in Health

October 29

6-9pm at Latino Cultural Center (La Casa)


Movie (6-7:15pm Movie: The Corpse Bride) and Massage (7:30-8:30pm Free Massages).

Stressed from Midterms? To correspond with our wedding theme and the Halloween holiday, Sigma Lambda Gamma will be showing the film The Corpse Bride, followed by free massages from the IU Health Center and other relaxation techniques.

Day of Cultures

October 28

1-3pm at Teter Residence Hall

Join the women of Sigma Lambda Gamma as we enjoy games, dancing, and food from different cultures FREE of charge. Co-sponsored with Sigma Lambda Gamma and Sigma Lambda Beta, Teter Residence Hall and Ashton Residence Hall.

"For Richer or for Poorer" Food Drive

October 27 - November 2

Sigma Lambda Gamma will be having a food drive during our week of events. Please stop by any of our events to donate non-perishable food items and your name will be placed in a drawing to attend a FREE lunch at Tutto Bene with us. You must donate at least 2 cans to be entered in the drawing. The sorority will also have various drop-off locations for your non-perishables at The Latino Cultural Center, The Student Activities Office, and The Neal Marshall Library.

Sibshops Volunteers Needed

Sibshops are sponsored by Bloomington Hospital Children’s Therapy Clinic and are organized and coordinated by well-qualified professionals and volunteers- some of whom are adult “sibs”. Volunteers are needed now!

Sibshops offers fun activities for the brothers and sisters of children with special needs.

For more information, contact Audra Miller at ANMiller@bloomingtonhospital.org

Networking Night

The Career Development Center and Arts & Sciences Career Services along with the Student Alumni Association have these remaining Networking Nights this semester. Students attending the Networking Nights will:

• Hear from a panel of professionals in the highlighted field
• Learn the art of networking
• Participate in a catered networking reception

Women in Careers Networking Night – Tuesday, October 30, 6:30 p.m. at the DeVault Alumni Center

Panelists include:

Rebecca Linehan, Boys and Girls Club

Mary Lovejoy, Assistant Superintendent of MCCSC

More to be added

Arts and Entertainment Networking Night – Tuesday, November 6, at the DeVault Alumni Center

Panelists include:

Randy White, Cardinal Stage Co.

Judith Kirt, Mathers Museum

Chuck Duke, Caboose Productions

Terry Followell, Finelight Strategic Marketing

Sign up on IUCareers.com

There is a Bridge - Alzheimer's Documentary

Memory Bridge, the Foundation for Alzheimer's and Cultural Memory, has produced a new documentary on the non-scientific/medical aspects of Alzheimer's Disease. There is a Bridge focuses on relationships throughout the continuum of the disease process. This ground-breaking documentary is scheduled to air on our local PBS station on Sunday, November 18th at 3 p.m. A related program, Expectations of Living with Alzheimer's, is scheduled to air just before it at 2 p.m.

To learn more or watch a trailer of this amazing project, visit

http://www.memorybridge.org/
Sunday, November 18th at 3 PM.

Math Tutor for Middle School Latino Students

The Tutor will be responsible for tutoring middle school Latino students in math and related subjects. The Tutor will also work with the Tutor Coordinator to recruit students and volunteers for the program as well as assist the Tutor Coordinator with basic office tasks.

Basic Duties:

• Attend training sessions.
• Conduct weekly one-on-one tutoring sessions with middle school Hispanic/Latino students in the subjects of math and science.
• Document contacts with students and teachers and submit as required.
• Maintain a positive tutor-learner relationship.
• Help motivate students to set goals for their academic present and professional future.
• Promote college tours, career/college fairs, PSAT/SAT workshops and other activities as offered.
• Work with a Mentor to discuss future career opportunities.
• Aid the Tutor Coordinator with recruitment and office tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Must be an IU student who is work study eligible
• Must be enrolled in a field of study involving math/science (including math or science education)
• Must be willing to travel to off-campus sites in Bloomington
• Hispanic/Latino interest and Spanish language skills preferred

Benefits:

• $7.25/hour
• Flexible hours
• Casual work environment
• Being a part of a program dedicated to helping people and bettering our community

If interested, please go to the following link and follow the instructions: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dcdw9ngn_12d9h9jj

Questions? Please contact Diana Schmalzried (dschmalz@indiana.edu).

Study Abroad in Isreal

Winter Study Abroad: Israel—An Exploration of People, Places, and Challenges

• Program dates 3 January – 18 January 2008

About the program

After arriving at the airport in Tel Aviv, participants will begin their study tour at the Dead Sea. Surrounded by majestic deserts and mountains, the Dead Sea region provides the perfect starting point for students to learn about Israel and its culture. Participants will then travel to Beer-Sheva, with a stop at historic Masada. In Beer-Sheva, students will learn about the history, culture, socio-political, and social/health issues through presentations by Ben Gurion University faculty and visits to community agencies. Participants will get a first-hand glimpse of how Israel addresses the needs of people from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds. Participants will then travel to Eilat, on the Red Sea at the southernmost tip of Israel, to learn about the challenges facing that city and region bordering Jordan and Egypt. The study tour concludes in Jerusalem with a tour of the Old City and its many historic places of interest, as well as a visit to Yad Vashem—the Holocaust Museum.

Course of study

This course explores social problems in Israel and the policy and practice responses to those problems. Attention will be given to the challenges presented by Israel’s diverse ethnic, political, and religious populations. Israel and New Jersey, while different in many respects, nonetheless are similarly challenged to deal with the increasing diversity of their populations. The study tour to Israel provides a cross-national experience that will promote analytical thinking among the participants, enabling them to identify and analyze common issues and themes. The course of study will focus on 4 aspects:

• Social Problem Analysis will focus on the problems faced by Israel and its diverse population. Specifically, participants will learn to critically analyze a social problem by answering several questions, including: How is the problem defined? How widespread is the problem? Who is affected by the problem? How are they affected? What values or ideology led the issue to be defined as a problem? How is the problem experienced by different ethnic and/or religious groups? What are the gaps to fully understanding the problem? Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the varied social problems presented in this course and choose a problem that they wish to better understand. From that understanding, they will then compare similar social problems between Israel and New Jersey.
• Programs and Services includes the categories and types of services that have been developed to address particular social problems. Participants will evaluate what steps have been taken to address or ameliorate the problem, comparing these steps to ones used (or not) in New Jersey.
• Cultural Diversity framework will help participants identify the numerous cultural groups present in Israel and the challenges faced by those groups when living in close proximity to each other. Participants will then explore the role of cultural diversity with social problems and how services address the challenges. From there, participants will reflect on the knowledge gained and suggest ways for services in New Jersey to address the cultural diversity challenges present.
• Self Awareness strategies will be incorporated before, during, and after the trip, encouraging participants to be aware of their own values, beliefs, and cultural identities. Participants will spend time reflecting on what they are seeing, hearing, and encountering as they learn from and about others on their travels. Specifically, participants will be encouraged to challenge their own biases and beliefs about Israel and its many customs and cultures.

Housing and meals

Participants will stay in double occupancy hotel rooms and university housing throughout the study tour. Some of the stays include scheduled meals; otherwise, participants will enjoy the freedom to dine out.

Administration

Rutgers Study Abroad in Israel will be administered by Rutgers University, School of Social Work, and the Rutgers Study Abroad Office. This course will be taught by Judy L. Postmus, Ph.D., Director of the Center on Violence against Women & Children. Dr. Postmus has over 20 years of social work practice experience, working with at-risk youth and survivors of violence. Her extensive international experiences include professional training and consultation in Cyprus, the Czech Republic, and Israel. Dr. Postmus will be joined by Antoinette Farmer, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the School of Social Work. Upon completion of the study tour and the required assignments, participants will receive 3-course credits from Rutgers University. Participants who choose not to receive academic credit may earn Continuing Education hours. Transcripts will not be released until all financial obligations related to the course are met. Rutgers University’s responsibility ends at the conclusion of the study tour. Participants who elect to stay beyond the end of the study tour then become responsible for their own travel and living arrangements.

Program costs

NJ Resident: $1850 Non-Resident: $2050 The program costs include all tuition, fees, housing, scheduled group trips, orientations, and basic medical insurance. The program costs do not include travel to and from the program site, meals, personal expenses, books, vacation travel, or personal liability insurance. An optional one-day excursion is available from Eilat, Israel to the historic Petra archeological site in Jordan. The cost, including transportation, guide, and lunch, is approximately $200. Note: Some limited partial scholarships are available.

Contact information

For further details about the program, contact:

• Rutgers Study Abroad
• 102 College Avenue New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8543
• Tel: 732/932-7787
• Fax: 732/932-8659
• Email: ru_abroad@email.rutgers.edu
• Internet: studyabroad.rutgers.edu

This program assumes no liability for personal property. Students desiring liability insurance should secure their own. Rutgers University reserves the right to make any changes in the Study Abroad programs that may become necessary. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is dedicated by law and by purpose to serving all people on an equal and nondiscriminatory basis.

Retrieved from "http://socialworkeducation.net/wiki/index.php?title=SA_Israel:_Rutgers%2C_The_State_University_of_New_Jersey"

Toolkit for Non Profits

Date: Nov 1, 2007
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Indiana City Hall
401 N. Morton Street
Bloomington

The toolkit is a two-day symposium comprised of guest lecturers addressing aspects of nonprofit organizational development. All presenters are professors or professional staff members affiliated with SPEA’s #1 nationally-ranked nonprofit management concentration in the Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program, as well as community leaders and consultants in their respective fields. Come, network, learn and enjoy!

Topics:
• Program Evaluation
• Fund Development
• Nonprofit Collaboration Strategies
• Strategic Communication
• Human Resources
• Volunteer Management
• Information Technology
• Conflict and Dispute Resolution

Registration available to download: Registration

Cost: $40 for professional and $20 for students.
Please make checks payable to Non Profit Alliance

Mail check and registration form to: NPA, P. O. Box 3342, Bloomington, IN 47402.

More Contact Info: Megan Williams speatoolkit@gmail.com
Location: Bloomington
Web site: http://www.bloomington.in.us/~npa/

Increasing Your Self Motivation to Learn

Oct 30, 2007
4:00 - 5:00
TE F258

Oct. 31, 2007
4:00 - 5:00
BH 109

Assess your degree of internal and external motivation to learn & how to develop behaviors that encourage internal motivation.

More Contact Info: Dr. Sharon Chertkoff

Web site: www.iub.edu/~sac

Study in Germany

SWK 459: International Social Work
May 9-31, 2008

Don’t miss the opportunity of a lifetime! It’s not too early to begin planning for a summer semester in beautiful Bonn, Germany.

This 3 hour credit course is offered by the Tarleton State University Social Work Program. Students will spend 3 weeks in the beautiful city of Bonn, Germany. They will have the opportunity to become familiar with the German social welfare system through visits to hospitals, social service agencies, child welfare agencies, drug treatment programs, and guest lecturers.

The cost of $4300.00 includes round trip airfare, lodging, meals, and excursions. Tuition is not included. If you are interested in going, please contact Irma Harrington at harring@tarleton.edu

"Compassion: The Source of Peace," a public lecture by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet

Date: Oct 27, 2007
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, will present a public lecture, entitled "Compassion: The Source of Peace," as part of his week-long return to Bloomington.

This event is hosted by the IU Office of the President, IU Office of the Vice President for International Affairs, IU Office of the Provost, IU Foundation, the City of Bloomington, Kumbum Chamtse Ling Temple of Bloomington, and the Tibetan Cultural Center (founded by the Dalai Lama's eldest brother and IU Professor Emeritus Thubten Norbu in 1979).

Extra security measures will be in place at Assembly Hall that day. Those attending are being asked to arrive by 1 p.m. to pass through security. Large items, including backpacks, large handbags and tote bags will not be permitted.

Gold Circle tickets, located on Court Level and closest to the Dalai Lama, will cost $60. Other general admission tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for IU and college students and those under age 18. Children under three years of age will be admitted free.

To purchase tickets or for more ticket information, call the IU Athletics box office at 812-855-4006 or Ticketmaster at 812-333-9955 or visit http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05003F0AF9258DDB
Location: Assembly Hall, IU Bloomington

Who are Asian Pacific Americans? "Angry Asian Men: Seung-Hui Cho and the New Violent Stereotype"

Date: Oct 26, 2007
Time: Noon - 1:00 PM

Co-sponsored by: Asian American Association A bi-monthly roundtable lunch discussion that allows students and community members to talk about specific topics such as: APA identity, misconceptions, model minority myth, APA and media representation, bi-racial culture, and others. Light lunch provided to participants.

More Contact Info: acc@indiana.edu
Location: 807 E. 10th Street
Web site: http://www.iub.edu/~acc/main.php

Tibetan Cultural Bazaar

Oct 24, 2007

Tibetan Paintings will be on display for three days this October. From the 24-26th you can visit the large outside tent near the IU Auditorium and find all types of Tibetan treasures.
Other Info: 24,25,26th of October
Location: 7th Ave & Indiana St.
Web site: www.tibetanpaintings.com

Child Care Center Kitchen Assistants

The IU Campus Children's Center has made an effort to reduce the volume of daily trash by transitioning toward reuseable dishes and utensils for lunch. Volunteers are now being sought to assist with these efforts by taking a shift in the kitchen to clean and sanitize dishes for 1-2 hours beginning at 12:30 p.m. weekdays. One shift per week requested. Minimum age is 18. For more information contact: Christy Smith at 855-0789 or chosmith@indiana.edu.

Activity Assistants

Assist residents at Bloomington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with recreational programs including reading books, magazines and newspapers to the residents, telephone calls, arts and crafts, bingo, games and local outings. Minimum age is 12. For more information contact: Carrie Brown at 336-1055 or cbrown@techcarecorp.com.

Fall Run/Walk Volunteer

Stride into fall by volunteering at the 14th annual Monroe County YMCA Fall Running Festival on November 10th. There will be a 5K run/walk and a 10K run. Volunteers are needed to help with set up, course timing, water stations, finish line, traffic control and tear down between 7 and 11 a.m. All volunteers will receive an event t-shirt and refreshments! Proceeds from the event benefit the Youth Scholarship campaign. Minimum age is 16. For more information contact: Lindsay Buuck at 332-5555 ext. 235 or lbuuck@monroecountyymca.org (www.monroecountyymca.org).

Land Steward

Volunteers are needed to assist with Sycamore Land Trust's land stewardship day at Latimer Woods on Saturday, November 10th from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will pick up trash and manage plants at this preserve on Bloomington's east side. Wear long pants, sturdy shoes and work gloves. Please RSVP if attending. Trailbuilding also continues at the Bean Blossom Bottoms preserve. Call for more information on volunteering for this ongoing project. Minimum age is 13. For more information contact: Erin Hollinden at 336-5382 or info@sycamorelandtrust.org (www.sycamorelandtrust.org).

Simply Healthy Event

Indiana Holistic Health Network is sponsoring the Simply Healthy: Creating Sustainable Communities event on November 9th and 10th. The event will take place at the Unitarian Universalist Church at Fee Lane and the Bypass. Volunteers are needed to help with the concert on Friday night, set up the vendor tables, workshops, registration, hospitality and tear down on Saturday. Minimum age is 18. For more information contact: Mary Boutain at 334-7641 or mail.ihhn@gmail.com (www.indianaholistichealth.net)

Study in London

This is an early notice to get you thinking about my Study Abroad course in London, Comparative Health and Social Welfare in the US and England, during August 2008 summer session from July 28 - August 12. The cost last year was $2,800 plus airfare and some meals. I will let you know when the 2008 cost is set. You can contact me and/or find out more about study abroad at http://www.outreach.olemiss.edu/study_abroad/ Kristi O'Dell

Study in Belize

I would like to announce a student study abroad class to be held in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. The topic of the class is Education, Health and Child Welfare in Belize. The students will be involved in a service learning project on the island. The dates are from May 27 - June 22, 2008.

The cost for the trip will be in the neighborhood of $3,000 plus the flight to Belize City, Belize. Three hours of credit will be given for SW 459 from the University of Mississippi. Interested students should email kshackel@olemiss.edu.

Shopping Volunteer

Love shopping? Do you drive a truck, van or minivan? Can you do some heavy lifting? Being a volunteer shopper for the Grace Center food pantry in Harrodsburg may be just the match for you! Volunteer shoppers select, load and deliver food from the Hoosier Hills Food Bank to the pantry between 9:30 a.m. and noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Minimum age is 18. For more information contact: Georgia Schaich at 334-3292 or 824-2442 or gschaich@yahoo.com.

Clerical Assistants

Mental Health America needs your clerical skills in their office! Volunteers complete general office duties such as copying, filing and helping with mailings. Clerical volunteers work with several MHA programs that serve children and families. Hours are flexible, however a minimum six month commitment is requested. Minimum age is 18. For more information contact: Donna Graves at 339-1551 ext. 12 or mha@bloomington.in.us (www.monroementalhealth.org).

Adoption Counselor

Are you an animal lover who wants to make a difference? Turn your compassion into action and volunteer at Bloomington Animal Care & Control as an Adoption Counselor. You'll greet visitors and help them find their best friend at the shelter. A commitment of at least 3 hours per week for six months is requested. You'll receive training in the "Match Maker Program" and learn how to do "Canine-ality" testing. Minimum age is 21. For more information contact: Kathy Obrakta at 349-3872 or obraktak@bloomington.in.gov (www.bloomington.in.gov/animalshelter).

InSportsWorld Turkey Trot

Don't be chicken, come volunteer at the Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 17th in Bryan Park. InSportsWorld is producing this 10K, 5K and .8 mile Kids Fun Run event to encourage Bloomington residents to run and be active during the holiday season. The Turkey Trot race volunteers will take a three hour shift to direct runners along the race route, distribute water on the course and cheer on the runners. Volunteers meet the night before the race for training. Runners are asked to bring canned goods as a donation to the Hoosier Hills Food Bank; a substantial donation will be made o the Food Bank as well. All ages welcome! For more information contact: Kristin Louderback at 812-650-2076 or kristin@insportsworld.com (www.insportsworld.com).

MOSAIC – Diversity Film Festival

October 27 ~11am-5pm at the Monroe County Public Library (303 East Kirkwood Avenue)

MOSAIC is a diversity film festival with goal to create awareness and address issues of race, disability, and aging in our diverse community. Films geared for both adults and children will provide the opportunity for our citizens to learn together and nurture the seeds of tolerance and understanding. Admission will be free.

Latin American and Caribbean Career Night

October 23 ~ 6:30-8:30pm @ the Career Development Center

Ever dreamed of seeing, experiencing, and living ABROAD? Get a Global Careers Perspective on JOB OPPORTUNITIES! ~Seven revered panelists will share their perspective from Latin America and the Caribbean ~Networking opportunities ~Light Refreshments and Snacks. Register at IUCAREERS.com

International Latin American and Student Association (ILASA) —MACONDO: Latin American and Spanish Films

October 19 ~ 6:18pm at Ballantine Hall 003

Description: ILASA invites you to their second film of the semester: "Caribe" (2004), directed by Esteban Ramirez from Costa Rica. The film is in Spanish with English subtitles. Free admission. Contact ilasa@indiana.edu for more details

CUBAmistad—Fall Film Series

October 17 ~7pm at the Monroe County Public Library’s Auditorium

Description: “Viva Cuba” (2005) – Winner Cannes Film Festival 2005 and Academy Award Nominee. For more information, please email amistad@bloomington.in.us

"Civil Rights, Black Power, Women's Liberation: The Politics of Memory and History"

Date: Oct 23, 2007
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join us for an evening with Bettina Aptheker, professor of feminist studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz and the author of the acclaimed memoir, Intimate Politics: How I Grew Up Red, Fought for Free Speech, and Became a Feminist Rebel.

Co-sponsored by the College Arts & Humanities Institute, Robert A. & Sandra S. Borns Jewish Studies Program, Cultural Studies Program, American Studies Program, and the departments of History, African American and African Diaspora Studies, Political Science, and the Department of Gender Studies.

Location: College Arts and Humanities Institute, 1211 E. Atwater Avenue
Web site: http://www.indiana.edu/~gender/html/mark_your_calendar.html

Using Groups to Increase Learning

Date: Oct 23, 2007
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Learn guidelines on how to formulate groups and keep groups functioning effectively.
More Contact Info: Dr. Sharon Chertkoff
Location: TE F258
Web site: www.iub.edu/~sac

Diversity Film Series Screening of "Tiptoes"

Date: Oct 23, 2007
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Released in 2003, "Tiptoes" is a romantic comedy starring Matthew McConaughey, Kate Beckinsale, and Gary Oldman. In the film Oldman plays a dwarf and McConaughey his regular-sized brother. The film is part of the fall 2007 Diversity Film Series. The series is presented by the Center for Disability Information & Referral and the Herman B Wells Library, and explores how disability and diversity are portrayed in popular film.

More Contact Info: dehollid@indiana.edu

Location: Herman B Wells Library, Media Showing Room E174

Improving Reading Speed

Date: Oct 22, 2007
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Learn some effective tips for increasing reading speed while not losing comprehension.
More Contact Info: Dr. Sharon Chertkoff
Location: Biscoe ASC

Web site: www.iub.edu/~sac

Massage Break and Mood Check

Date: Oct 18, 2007
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Massage Break and Mood Check Co-sponsored by the IU Counseling and Psychological Services Description: What mood are you in? Do you sometimes feel depressed? Come take a quiz (with true-false questions) and find out! IU Counseling and Psychological Services and the IU Asian Culture Center are offering a Mood Check and Massage Break events. Take a break from classes and midterms, and come to Mood Check for your free massage, snacks, and assess and learn more about your mood! Because we know that classes, midterms, papers, and a lack of sleep can make any college student moody or depressed. So come join us for some rest and relaxation! It’s free and open to all IU students.

More Contact Info: acc@indiana.edu
Location: 807 E. 10th Street
Web site: http://www.iub.edu/~acc/main.php

A Day of Action for Darfur

October 24, a day of action for Darfur, will be the culmination of months of hard work.

No more delays in deploying peacekeepers to Darfur. No more needless deaths.

We demand immediate action to end the violence in Darfur.

And on October 24, United Nations Day, we're going to make sure our demands are heard. By mobilizing all of our resources and our activists from coast to coast, we'll show the President, Congress and the United Nations that we will not sit back as long as one of the world's worst human rights catastrophes continues to unfold.

But I'll be honest. The only way we'll be able to deliver lasting results is with the firm commitment of each and every one of our activists. We need a tidal wave of support - and I hope you'll take a little time out of your busy schedule to join our day of action.

Here are some ways you can play a role on October 24:

On October 24, Amnesty will deliver a half million Global Petition for Darfur signatures directly to the White House. Join our efforts and host a solidarity vigil in your hometown. Get tips on organizing an event (PDF):

http://www.amnestyusa.org/countries/sudan/pdf/darfur_action_guide_oct24.pdf

Organize your family and friends to participate in our White House Call-In Days. Download the White House call-in days flyer, with talking points (PDF):

http://www.amnestyusa.org/countries/sudan/pdf/darfur_action_guide_oct24.pdf

Our goal is to flood the White House phone lines with calls from Amnesty activists demanding action for Darfur.

Write a letter to the editor in response to an article in your local newspaper about Darfur. See a sample letter and instructions here

(PDF):

http://www.amnestyusa.org/countries/sudan/pdf/darfur_action_guide_oct24.pdf

And please take one simple step right from your own computer. Ask your friends and family to sign the global petition to end the violence in

Darfur:

http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/site/c.jhKPIXPCIoE/b.2803551/k.2B81/The_Global_Petition_for_Darfur/apps/ka/ct/contactus.asp?c=jhKPIXPCIoE&b=2803551&en=hrIJKSMCKdIHKQPuF6IOKZOHLjIMKYNEKkJVK8OQIvH

We are only 43,000* signatures short of our half million goal - and we only have two and a half weeks left until we march to the White House and deliver our petition.

Amnesty began its campaign to end the bloodshed in Darfur four years ago. And while the violence endures today, progress toward a peaceful resolution has been made - thanks to millions of activists around the world. But until the killings, torture, rape and displacement end, we'll continue to press for urgent change.

KNOW YOUR ROLE, KNOW YOUR CHOICES: BE PREPARED FOR THE AGING PARENT PROCESS

Bell Trace Senior Living Community Presents

KNOW YOUR ROLE, KNOW YOUR CHOICES: BE PREPARED FOR THE AGING PARENT PROCESS

An informative wellness series offering guidance and support to the sons and daughters of the Greatest Generation

Please join us for
“A Conversational Forum with Professionals who have Answers”
Thursday, November 8, 2007
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
800 Bell Trace Circle
Professional Panel Featuring:
DeDe Foster, RN, FNP – specializing in behavioral management and dementia assessment
Julie Hill, MS, Founder of PARTNERS: a Creative Arts Program for those with memory loss
Chris Holly, RP, Independent Paralegal with MEDICAID SOLUTIONS
Cathleen Weber, MSW, Community Health Educator with Bloomington Hospital
Take this opportunity to acquaint yourself with the resources available, learn what questions to ask and preserve your loved one’s choices for the future. Help yourself while helping your parent. Know that you are not alone!

Talk on Inner Bullies

Center for Behavioral Health is pleased to announce the latest in the free monthly Breakfast Learning Series: “Inner Bullies: Turning Inner Enemies to Allies,” featuring the Rev. J. Lynn James., L.M.H.C., M.Div. The workshop will examine the various types of inner bullies, exercises for eliciting them, understanding their purpose in the person’s life, and provide techniques for healing and transforming them from sources of torment to resources of strength.

The presentation will be held Friday, October 19, 2007, 8:00-9:30 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church (2120 N. Fee Lane—Bloomington). It’s open to the public; no reservations are necessary; and continuing education credits will be available upon on-site request.

For more information, contact Cathi Norton (812-355-6387; cnorton@the-center.org) or check the CBH web site at: www.the-center.org.

Oaklawn Education Events

Here are some upcoming education events at Oaklawn.

Anxiety Disorders in Seniors
Tuesday, October 16, 7:00-8:30 p.m., 330 Lakeview Drive, Goshen
With Timothy McFadden, MD
Free event for general public; no reservations necessary

Psychiatric Medications for Children
Tuesday, October 23, 7:00-8:30 p.m., 330 Lakeview Drive, Goshen
With Daniel Kinsey, MD
Free event for general public; no reservations necessary

Being True to Oneself: The Pastoral Dilemma
Thursday, November 1, 7:15-11:15 a.m., 330 Lakeview Drive, Goshen
With Rev. Dr. Jackie Chandler & Rev. Cyndi Alte
Free event for pastors and lay leaders; reservations required
3.0 CEUs
Brochure available by email upon request

Free Memory Screenings
Tuesday, November 13, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Greencroft Senior Center, Goshen
Professionals from Oaklawn and Greencroft will administer free memory screenings as part of National Memory Screening Day. No registration necessary

Children with Sexual Behavior Problems
Friday, November 30, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Bread & Chocolate Conference Center, Goshen
With Toni Cavanagh Johnson, Ph.D.
Professional education event for those who work with children, including school and special education staff, nurses, mental health providers, staff of probation and Dept. of Child Services, foster care staff and parents, and others who work with at-risk youth. Cost: $50; 5.5 CEUs
Brochure available by email upon request

For more information, visit: http://www.oaklawn.org/

Poverty Sensitivity Training

Location: Monroe County Public Library, Meeting Room C Dates and Times: October 23rd (6:00-7:00 PM) and October 25th (6:30-7:30 PM)

Understanding the struggles of those who are being served can be a difficult task, where a mixture of stereotypes and assumptions can be both challenged and confirmed. This is an opportunity to begin developing the skills in the Strengths Perspective, where one actively assists guests at their site in recognizing their own strength and potential, in order to empower them to redirect their lives. This perspective is resourceful, in that learning to bring out strengths and tools, all people, no matter what trauma, pain and suffering they have experienced, are resilient to have the capacity for growth and change.

Being aware of the advantages and obstacles of this feat is extremely important in one's growth as a professional and civic leader.

Bowling Party at Back Alley Lanes

Spend an evening with fellow adult students, family & friends in celebration of “National Nontraditional Students in Higher Education” Recognition Week!

Friday, November 9, 2007

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

IMU Back Alley Bowling

Pizza, drinks, bowling and shoe rental provided. (All alley lanes will be reserved
for this ASR event!)

Financial Aid Workshop

Thursday, February 7, 2008

6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Distinguished Alumni Room (IMU Mezzanine Level)

This workshop is intended for general financial aid information and is not
designed for personal consultation. Please contact OSFA (855-0321) for an appointment for individualized help.

Jobs Availabe at CBH

LIVE-IN HOUSE MONITOR
Part-Time
Education: High School Diploma/GED is required.
Experience and/or training in a social service is preferred.
Job Description: Responsibilities include: daily contact with mental health clients and staff, intervening in problem situations, providing daily support and guidance for residents adjusting to community living, and helping clients overcome obstacles in daily living. Individual must be appropriate role model for clients, adaptable in style, and must exercise good judgment. In exchange for these responsibilities, the house monitor receives a private bedroom including all utilities together with a monthly stipend and additional hourly pay.
Position available: Bloomington, IN Center

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Part-Time Position (15-30hrs./wk)
Education: High School Diploma/GED
Experience and/or training in a social service is preferred.
Job Description: Provides direct supportive services to program participants as assigned by supervisor. Monitor client activities, complete documentation and orient new participants to the facility and to program policies/rules. Assure program maintains standards compliance. Provide crisis intervention. Planning Therapeutic Recreation for groups. Steering department philosophy toward purposeful interventions and therapies. Work with and assist other clinical staff on special projects and duties, lead group activities with clients; communicate professionally and respectfully with clients and treatment team. Previous mental health/residential experience with favorable references is preferred.
Job Requirements: Computer literacy (Microsoft Office: Word and Outlook) and satisfactory verbal and written communication skills for utilizing electronic clinical record system; flexibility and ability to work independently. Must have a flexible schedule. Weekends required. Satisfactory driving record and reliable transportation required.
Position available: Bloomington, IN Center
(9-7-2007)

For more information, contact:

Center for Behavioral Health
Attn: Amber Reeves, HR Specialist
645 South Rogers Street
Bloomington, IN 47403
areeves@the-center.org

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

CBH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities Encouraged To Apply

Spring 2008 Book Orders

Some of you asked to see the book order listing for the Social Work Spring courses. Here it is!

http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfwnpb78_0hgsgj8

If you have any questions about any particual books, please feel free to contact me, Jen, directly.

Ten million and 3 reasons to tell your Rep. to override the President's child health veto!

Call Wednesday! 1-800-965-4701 toll-free

Tell your Rep. to override the President's Children's Health Insurance veto!
It's easy to call - and really, it will make a difference! Ask for your Representative's office* - Urge him/her to vote to provide health coverage to millions of uninsured children by overriding the veto of the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (H.R. 976).

Reasons 1 through 10 million: The children whose health care is covered if the President's veto is overridden and the SCHIP bill becomes law. That includes nearly 4 million kids who won't be insured unless the new law passes, as well as the more than 6 million children now covered. (Meet Bethany, one of the million reasons.)

Reason 10,000,001: If the President's veto stands, children now enrolled will start to lose health coverage - both because funds are running out, and because of restrictions the Bush administration has imposed on its own that will force 23 states to reduce eligibility, affecting hundreds of thousands of children. The law passed by Congress would undo these restrictions.

Reason 10,000,002: Take a stand against the misinformation campaign. There's been an orchestrated effort to tell people the law would raise eligibility to $83,000 a year. No. In fact, it newly restricts federal dollars to states choosing to make children eligible in families earning more than 3x the poverty line (about $62,000 for a four-person family). The Administration and its shrinking number of devotees contend that families who can get private coverage won't. But the Congressional Budget Office says no - most would be uninsured. The President's own tax credit plan would provide far less help to people who actually lack coverage. When claims are refuted over and over, continuing to state them isn't just misinformation - it's a lot more like lying. Learn the facts: http://www.chn.org/SCHIPApropsinfo.html

Reason 10,000,003: This is a high profile vote, with paid ads in key districts and lots of press. If your Rep. doesn't hear from constituents, it tells him/her that people might not care that much about how he/she votes. Silence doesn't just prevent children from getting insured now - as bad as that is. It also pushes health coverage lower down on the priority list in the future.
One call to your Rep. Millions of reasons.

On Thursday, October 18, the U.S. House will vote on overriding that veto so these millions of children can get care. Rejecting the veto takes a two-thirds vote. It will be close. Call on Wednesday, or early morning on Thursday, if you have to.

*If you don't know your Rep's name: http://www.house.gov/ (enter your zip code, upper left side)

See how your Rep. voted on final passage of the children's health bill: http://chn.org/pdf/2007/SCHIPHousevote.pdf

If your Rep. voted no, or didn't vote, your call is especially important - some of the no votes or absences must be turned around in order to get to two-thirds. We can get there - if you and your neighbors call! Please forward this to everyone you know who cares about children.

The toll-free number is provided courtesy of American Friends Service Committee.
AFSC welcomes groups to circulate and use the toll-free number in support of non-partisan federal goals and without linking the alert to a website soliciting donations or actions which may be used to support partisan lobbying or work.

Improving Essay Test Performance

Date: Oct 16, 2007
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Learn various ways to prepare for essay tests as well as how to write an excellent answer.
More Contact Info: Dr. Sharon Chertkoff
Location: TE F258
Web site: www.iub.edu/~sac

Emergency Test Preparation: A Systematic Approach to Cramming

Date: Oct 15, 2007
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Learn a more structured alternative way of "fast learning".
More Contact Info: Dr. Sharon Chertkoff
Location: Forest ASC
Web site: www.iub.edu/~sac

Five Women Poets presents "Encounters"

Date: Oct 12, 2007
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Five Women Poets presents "Encounters," a reading of original poetry by Joyce B. Adams, Patricia C. Coleman, Anne Haines, Deborah Pender Hutchison, Antonia Matthew, Leah Helen May, and Anya Peterson Royce.

For directions, call Boxcar Books at 812-339-8710
Admission: Free! (Donations gratefully accepted.)
Location: Boxcar Books and Community Center, 310A S. Washington, Bloomington

ho are Asian Pacific Americans? “Talented but Undocumented: The Impact of the Recent Debate on Immigration Issues”

Date: Oct 12, 2007
Time: Noon - 1:00 PM

ACC’s Who are Asian Pacific Americans? (Talk Series #3) Topic: “Talented but Undocumented: The Impact of the Recent Debate on Immigration Issues” Co-sponsored by: Asian American Association and La Casa Cultural Center Description: Approximately 12 million undocumented immigrants live in the United States. The immigration bill that would have established a new guest worker program and that would have permitted millions of illegal immigrants to acquire legal status if they return home temporarily, failed in the Senate floor this summer. What are the consequences of the failed immigration bill on undocumented immigrants and to the U.S. society in general? How would it affect the “DREAM Act, Development Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2003”? Join us as we talk about the main issues involved in the immigration debate.
More Contact Info: acc@indiana.edu
Location: 807 E. 10th Street
Web site: http://www.iub.edu/~acc/main.php

Shalom Center Needs You!

The Shalom Community Center is a nonprofit resource center for individuals and families experiencing homelessness and poverty.

Our mission is to provide our guests with the most basic needs, such as: housing, food, education, and health and human services.

One of our most popular and useful services is providing free emergency toiletry items and diapers for our guests who cannot afford them.

We rely solely on the donations of others for these items. Currently, we are running desperately low on several items and we need your help. Listed below are some items we need:

· Shampoo

· Conditioner

· Underarm Deodorant

· Razors (double blade)

· Toothbrushes

· Toothpaste

· Diapers (all sizes needed)

· Baby Wipes

Please bring all donations to the Shalom Community Center – located underneath the First Christian Church at the corner of Kirkwood Ave. and Washington St.

Thank you for your support!

Bring the Olympic Dream to Darfur

Sunday, October 14th
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
IUPUI, Near Pyramid Fountain
off of New York Street

On Sunday, October 14^th, 2-4 pm the local Save Darfur Coalition will host a public awareness event called the Dream for Darfur Olympic Torch Relay. The purpose of this event is to urge China, an economic partner of Sudan, to assert its unique influence with Sudan to protect the citizens of Darfur.

The Torch Relay is part of an international effort with approximately 65 national and 5 international sites. The Indianapolis event will take place at IUPUI, near the Pyramid Fountain, underneath the Education/Social Work building. Speaking will be a Sudanese refugee and other genocide survivors.

For more information go to: http://www.savedarfur.org/page/content/torchrun and

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/14/AR2007081401489.html?referrer=emailarticle

Two weeks Spanish Program for Social Workers in Costa Rica

During the last three years the “Academia Centroamericana de Español” (ACCE), located in Grecia, Costa Rica, has been offering a two week immersion Spanish program which is focused on the Social Work profession. The program has been created based on the daily communication necessities that Social Workers face in their work with Latin Americans and other Spanish speaking people.

The program has been designed to be coordinated with the National Association of Social Workers - California Chapter (NASW-CA). The main concept of the program is to offer Social Workers the opportunity to learn the necessary Spanish to be effective in their profession and, at the same time, to give them the opportunity to learn the culture and live with a local Costa Rican family. If the student does not want to stay with a host family, then ACCE offers the possibility to stay in one of our campus apartments, which are fully equipped and located two blocks away from the school.

If you would like to see more detailed information about the goals of the program, schedules, dates, prices and all that is included, please open the attached document named SW Program or visit our web page at www.acce.co.cr

Summer Study Abroad Program in Guatemala

May 16, 2008 - June 20, 2008

Program

Students will enhance their skills in the provision of social work services to Latino clients through participation in activities to 1)learn/enhance Spanish language skills 2) learn and experience the socio-cultural environment of Guatemala and 3) learn participate in social service responses and solutions in Guatemala for Guatemalan clients. The program is designed for social work majors or minors or students in related fields. Course work is combined with a service learning placement.

It is estimated that 80% of the population of Guatemala earns about a dollar a day. Discussion in the program will explore the link between poverty and health, child welfare, education and other consequences. In addition, we will explore the lingering effects of the Civil War, discrimination, and ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Stan (2005).

Program costs for 2008: $2800, plus airfare.

Location

Lake Atitlán is one of the most majestic and scenic spots in all of Latin America. Ringed by dormant volcanoes and about a mile in elevation, Lake Atitlán was formed out of an ancient volcanic basin. Dotting the shores of the lake are a dozen small villages inhabited by the contemporary descendents of the ancient Maya. This area is one of the best places in the country to learn about this amazingly durable and vibrant Mayan culture.

Panajachel is the largest town with a population of 8,000 and is the headquarters for the program. The view of the lake from Panajachel is magnificent and attracts many tourists.

Students will explore the area during the program, as the program will focus on the impact of a variety of social welfare issues on the cultural, social and physical environment in the communities around Lake Atitlán.

Courses

As a major component of this program, all students will spend four hours each afternoon working one-on-one with a Spanish language teacher. Mornings will be spent at service-learning placements, visiting local agencies, listening to guest lecturers, or working on projects for class. Students earn 6 hours of social work class credit at either the BSW or MSW level.

SW 495/595 Special Topics in Social Work (3 CH)
This course enhances students' preparation as a competent social work practitioner in both domestic and international arenas of social welfare.

SW 498/630 Independent Study in Social Work - Service Learning/Research in Guatemala (3 CH)
Students will spend time each week as part of a service learning work experience in a governmental, non-governmental, neighborhood or community organization. Students will spend time each day with direct hands-on experience, learning in the agency or organization. An account of this experience will be required via a reflective journal.

Housing & Meals

During the program each student will be housed with a Guatemalan family in the communities around the lake. Students will receive lodging, breakfast, lunch, and dinner and laundry services. Families help students learn Spanish and establish networks in the community.

During excursions students will lodge in hotels, two to a room, and a meal allowance will be provided.

Excursions & Events

The group will have a three-day field trip to Antigua, the beautifully restored colonial capital. While in Antigua, we will participate in a service project at the God's Child Project, a program which provide services for low-income children and adults.

Financial Aid

Financial aid may be available to help qualified NC State students meet the expenses of NC State study abroad programs. Students from other institutions should contact their home institution study abroad and financial aid offices for information.

Resident Faculty

The Guatemala program is led by NC State faculty Linda Williams, BSW Program Director, in the Department of Social Work.

For further information contact:

Prof. Linda Williams

Department of Social Work

Phone: (919) 513-1989

Linda_Williams@ncsu.edu (preferred means of communication)

Study Social Work in Prague

May 20 – June 28, 2008 (6 weeks)
Presented by:
Florida State University International Programs & FSU College of Social Work

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact FSU International Programs at (800) 374-8581; (850) 644-3272; Email: intprog1@admin.fsu.edu; or Patricia Lager, Director of International Programs, FSU College of Social Work at (850) 644-9739; plager@fsu.edu, Website: http://csw.fsu.edu/index.php?clickLink=international

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