School of Social Work Apparel Sale

Help the School of Social Work Student Association (SWSA) to raise money for graduation and other events by ordering IUB School of Social Work Apparel.

Orders are due by Friday, December 14th and will be available for pick up in January at the School of Social Work. Payment is due with order.

Orders can be dropped off at the School of Social Work—1127 East Atwater or given to any of the full time faculty members or SWSA members.

For more information contact
Sumiko Tsujimoto at stsujimo@indiana.edu
or
Jen Gerber at jelgerbe@indiana.edu or 855-4427

Order forms are available online at
https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/jelgerbe/IU%202008%20Fund%20Raising.pdf

Paper forms will be passed out in your classes or email Jen if you never receive one.

Center for Behavioral Health Job Openings

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 (Residential Dept), IN Center
Mooresville (PHP Dept), IN Center

CONTACT
Center for Behavioral Health
Attn: Amber Reeves, HR Specialist
645 South Rogers Street
Bloomington, IN 47403
mailto:areeves@the-center.org
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
CBH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities Encouraged To Apply

Center for Behavioral Health Holiday Drive

Jennifer Nevers, one of our seniors, works at the Transitional Care Facility through CBH. They serve adults who are seriously mentally ill by providing individual support along with a structured group schedule. The clients at the facility are primarily there while stabilizing on medications, finding housing, and/or transitioning back into the community after being hospitalized.

In the past they have purchased holiday gifts for clients along with having a nice meal. This year, due to a lack of funding, they are unable to purchase these items. The items we typically purchase for clients are things such as socks, gloves, scarves, hats, slippers, underwear, etc. Hygiene products are also another good item that clients sometimes need in addition to food donations for the meal. If anyone has other ideas of things they may want to donate, Jennifer would be able to let you know if it would be something their clients could use.

You can drop off any donations at the school of social work (1127 East Atwater) or call 855-4427 or email socwork@indiana.edu if you have any questions

BPD Summer 2008 Policy Fellow Application

BPD invites BSW students who are currently enrolled or who have completed a policy course(s) to apply for the Summer 2008 Policy Fellow Award sponsored by the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors (BPD) in collaboration with the Institute for the Advancement of Social Work Research (IASWR). 2008 BSW graduates may apply.

This BSW Policy Fellow experience will provide opportunity for an undergraduate social work student to spend the summer of 2008 in Washington D.C. to gain experience in the areas of political advocacy, lobbying, and participating in policy change efforts at the national level.

The selected Fellow is expected to spend10 weeks in Washington D.C. under the capable supervision of the Executive Director of IASWR. The Fellow will have office space at IASWR which is housed at the NASW Headquarters in downtown Washington D.C.

The stipend amount awarded is $5,000 which can be used any way the Fellow deems necessary to assist in covering expenses. The Fellow is responsible for arranging his/her own housing.

Students applying should have an interest in addressing social work issues through policy-change at the national level and have an understanding of the policy changing process. The student must be willing to perform administrative, organizing, writing, and research activities. Basic computer skills are expected including the ability to do internet research.

The applicant must submit a resume, a current transcript (unofficial copy), two letters of reference (only one from a social work faculty member), which specifically address the applicant’s ability to work as an advocate on social work relevant policy issues.

In addition, the applicant must submit a personal statement of approximately 1,000 words that addresses the following questions:

a) Based on your area of interest and knowledge of the policy making process, how would you envision using your social work policy knowledge to contribute to policy change? (child welfare, mental health, health care, etc. )

b) What are some of your professional goals that would complement this policy fellow experience?

c) What experiences have you had that prepared you for this opportunity?

The recipient of the Fellow Award must also commit to attend the March 2009 BPD conference in Phoenix, Arizona to present his/her Washington experience. (BPD will pay for air travel and one night’s lodging for the student selected). The recipient will also be required to write an article on the experience for publication.

Deadline for receipt of the application material is February 18, 2008. Applications will be reviewed by the BPD Advocacy and Outreach Committee members who serve as the Selection Committee. Finalists will be interviewed by telephone. Please send four (4) copies of the personal statement, resume, letters of reference, and transcript to:

Dr. Susan Kosché Vallem, Chair

BPD Policy Fellow Selection Committee

Department of Social Work

Wartburg College

Box 1003

Waverly, IA 50677-0903

The Chair of the Selection Committee will e-mail or call each applicant within seven days after receiving the application to confirm that the application was received. If the applicant has not received a receipt confirmation within seven days, please notify Dr. Vallem by e-mailing her at susan.vallem@wartburg.edu, or calling her at

319-352-8250.

The winner of the 2008 Summer Policy Fellow Award will be announced by March 31, 2008.

Honors Thesis Help

I am currently studying IU students’ views of the family, specifically gay, lesbian, and co-habiting straight couples and their children. I have authored a 5 minute online survey attempting to gather these opinions from students. It has been IRB approved, is completely confidential, and literally takes less than five minutes to complete.

This survey is completely confidential and that there are no identifiers that can be traced back to respondents.” http://www.collegestudentsattitudesaboutfamily.blogspot.com/

Hoosier Hills Food Bank Needs Volunteers

Next Tuesday (December 4) and Friday (December 7) we are looking for extra volunteers to help us with two huge mailings we would like to have ready and sent on each of these days. This will involve a lot of folding, stapling, stuffing, labeling, and the like. I am asking YOU to
please contact your student groups, friends, classmates, and neighbors to come help out on Tuesday and/or Friday. You all are welcome anytime throughout the day (9am to 5pm), even if for just a half hour. Swing by between classes, make it a time to catch up with your friends, feel good about helping out an organization that needs assistance fulfilling our mission!!!!

Give Kim a call at 334-8374 to set up a time you'd like to come in. volunteer@hhfoodbank.org

Make this Holiday a Special One for a Child in Need

Would you like to donate gifts to needy children for the holidays? The City of Bloomington Latino Outreach team is administering a holiday assistance program this year. We currently have 13 families (35 children total) that are in need of Christmas assistance. If you would like to ?adopt? a family or child, please contact our office for more information: Melissa Britton 349-3860 or Daniel Soto 349-3465 no later than December 12th.

Fill the Holiday Gap

Please consider volunteering not only for the holiday season but BEYOND the season during the weeks after final exams, but before IU is back in session (Dec. 8-Jan. Many local organizations are overwhelmed with the giving spirit of the public on the holidays and then are left without support during the week between Christmas and New Years when many regular volunteers are out of town. Your help is needed to FILL THE GAP and volunteer with these organizations to keep services available to those in need. For more information contact: Lucy Schaich at 349-3433 or
schaichl@bloomington.in.gov (www.bloomington.in.gov/volunteer).

Adopt A Family

Make this holiday a special one for a child in need! Would you like to donate gifts to children in need for the holidays? The City of Bloomington Latino Outreach team is administering a holiday assistance program this year. They currently have 13 families (36 children total) that are in need of holiday assistance. Children ranging in age from 2 months to 16 years need items such as clothing, books, shoes, toys and supplies. If you would like to ?adopt? a family or child, please contact Melissa Britton (349-3860; brittonm@bloomington.in.gov) or Daniel Soto
(349-3465; sotod@bloomington.in.gov) no later than December 12th.
(www.bloomington.in.gov/cfrd/latino).

Winter Food Drive

Help Monroe County United Ministries this holiday season by participating in their Winter Food Drive during November and December. Non-perishable foods (canned meat, fruit, soups and veggies, boxed potatoes, noodle and side dishes, baking mixes, desserts, dry milk baby
formula), diapers and hygiene products are requested. Hold your own food drive at your school, place of employment, club or congregation. Donations can be dropped off at 827 W. 14th Street between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Please call in advance if you have a very large amount of food to
donate so that they can be prepared for your arrival. For more information or to let them know of your participation in the food drive contact: Carrie Ryan (mcumfood@bloomington.in.us) or Patrick Curry (pacurry@indiana.edu) at 339-3429 (www.bloomington.in.us/~mcum).

STUDY SKILLS FINAL EXAM SEMINAR

On Wednesday, November 28 the Office of Mentoring Services and Leadership Development will be coordinating a Study Skills/Final Examination Preparation workshop at 6:00 p.m. in Woodburn Hall Rm. 007.

Observe World AIDS Day

November 30

11:15am at City Hall

Description: Mayor Mark Kruzan will share a proclamation, Bloomington H. S. North mariachi band will be playing and there will be a message discussing the effect of HIV/AIDS on Latinos. Everything will be in English and Spanish.

Dinner and a Movie

November 29
7pm-9pm at La Casa

Your back from break and you're missing those home cooked meals again. Do not worry LUIU is here for you, we will be hosting a Dinner and a Movie fundraiser event. We will be selling dinner, which will include pasta your choice of Alfredo or meat sauce, French bread, a salad, and soft drinks. $3 a plate for members or $5 for non-members. The movie we will be playing will be TRANSFORMERS.

Those I Left Behind

November 28

7pm at the Monroe Co Public Library Auditorium
Description: This intimate documentary focuses on four Cuban families who left behind loved ones. Describing themselves as "prisoners" in a democracy, or "stuck in a sandwich" between feuding governments, the people of this film tell us their stories and remain hopeful that, one day, they will have the freedom to visit their families whenever they want. For more information contact CUBAMISTAD@indiana.edu.

Who should pay for education?

November 28

6-9pm at Woodburn Hall 111

Come join the Lovely Ladies of Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority Inc. as we watch the movie "Freedom Writers", which is based on a true story. After the movie we will discuss public school funding and the effects of unequal education in the US. Come watch the movie, eat some snacks, and share your opinion!
Hope to see you there! *Refreshments will be served*

"Money Matters"

November 28

7pm at La Casa Latino Cultural Center
Description: "Money Matters," a free how-to workshop for college students. The one-hour workshop, sponsored by Delta Alpha Rho, will cover topics such as budgeting, saving, investing, debt management, and financing major purchases. Presented by Delta Alpha Rho - Fraternidad Nacional de Servicio. Food and refreshments will be provided.

Coping Strategies for Going Home

Going home for the holidays can be very stressful. From curfews and guilt trips to sexuality issues and trying to explain your newfound interest in feminism, we all grow during the semester, and going home for vacation always accentuate those family associated growing pains.

Wednesday December 5th from 5pm-6pm at La Casa
the GLBT Student Support Service is going to sponsor a short coping strategies meeting.
ALL students are welcome to attend, from the mildly annoyed at the prospect of going home to the outright fearful.

The meeting will be facilitated by the social work MSW intern, Chelsea Rood.
For more information email glbtnews@indiana.edu or call the office at 855-4252

Bristol International Credit Earning Program

July 3 – July 17, 2008

The Bristol International Credit Earning Program (BICEP) is a two week intensive course of study in comparative social policy for which students can earn 6 hours of undergraduate or graduate credit in Social Work or Criminal Justice at during the summer semester at UWM. This year the program will run from July 3 to July 17, 2008, in Bristol, England.

Program Structure: The program consists of a combination of lectures by English faculty from the University of Bristol and professionals in social work and criminal justice, site visits, and assignment to a UK research advisor for individual academic assistance. Students may study in the areas of child welfare, criminal justice, health policy, mental health and family violence. Within each of these broad areas, students will choose to focus on a particular topic in order to compare an aspect of the British system to a comparable concept in the US. Students are required to attend all lectures, site visits, and write a paper reflecting their work. The paper is due August 10, 2007 and will represent approximately 75% of the course grade.

Accommodations: Students are housed at the University of Bristol student "flats" for the two weeks. These flats consist of a sleeping room, with bed and desk and a sink in the room. Two to three students share a bathroom, which consists of toilet, sink and shower. In addition, every 5-6 rooms share a "common room", which is a large kitchen with TV, ironing facilities and room to just lounge. The flats are part of a larger complex set on a large estate within walking distance of shops, restaurants, pubs, book stores, antique stores, clothing stores, and parks.

Schedule: The two weeks are full, but there is time built in for you to do a little touring. One of the weekends is completely free, so you can take advantage of day trips organized by the Bristol group. In the past, these day trips have been to Wales, Stonehenge, the Cotswolds, and other areas within a few hours of Bristol. The last day of the program is spent in London, with a special tour of the Houses of Parliament. Students get in with tickets to the House of Commons and the House of Lords. One year, the students were especially lucky to hear the Prime Minister Tony Blair, debate in the House of Commons, and several students even said they saw the Queen herself drive by out of Buckingham Palace.

Costs: The estimated cost of the program for 2008 is $3800, but a final cost figure will not be available until after February 1, 2008. The cost of the program includes tuition, ground transportation to Bristol and site visits, room, and about 80% of all meals. Airfare is not included, but many students have been able to get great deals by looking around and booking early.

Student Application: Download the application, print it, complete it and drop it off or mail it to Dr. Susan Rose.

If you are interested in the program, please contact Dr. Susan Rose at 414-229-6301 or sjrose@uwm.edu or http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/SSW/bristol/index.htm for more information.

The Edge

Do enjoy high school students? Do you enjoy your community? If you answer yes to both of these questions, then the The Edge is the place for you. The Edge is an alternative program serving high students in Richland Bean Blossom Community Schools. We are currently seeking a volunteer to educate our students about the various agencies that would benefit them. This may include working one or one with a student, seeking literature from agencies, as well as other duties. Volunteers should be at least twenty years old.

For more information contact: Melissa Pogue mpog9469@rbbcsc.k12.in.us
To read more about The Edge go to: http://www.edge.rbbcsc.k12.in.us/

The Criminal Justice Student Association Presents a holiday gift drive benefiting

The Villages’ Kids
Foster Care* Adoption* Family Services

November 26th – December 5th

Drop off on IUB campus, Sycamore Hall 336 (Andi Gitelson’s office)
8am to 5pm, Monday-Friday

The Villages ask that you do not give clothing, as the children are anticipating a toy. Please, no war, violent or gruesome toys. We ask that you do not give dolls as we have many children from different ethnic backgrounds and we want them to feel comfortable with the gift they receive. Please, only new toys.

The following are suggestions for items that would make wonderful gifts for the children:
• For our teens 13-18, we would like to suggest a $10-$15 gift card from Wal-Mart.
• Lego
• Dupo Ages 2-5
• Mega Blocks
• Lincoln Logs
• Play Mobil
• Light Brites
• Play-Doh
• Doodle Pro
• National Geographic learning toys & kits
• Tomas the Tank ages 3-7
• Nerf Balls
• Dora the Explorer
• Curious George
• Veggie Tales
• Board Games – age appropriate
• Dress-up Clothes - e.g. princess dress and crown
• Bob the Builder ages 3-7
• Interactive toys
• Musical Instruments
• Jewelry Making Kits
• Craft Kits – age appropriate
• Cooking toys
• Match Box Kits
• Puzzles

Thank you for caring for The Villages’ Foster children!

www.villageskids.org

Childhood should be a period filled with hope and joy for EVERY young person…yet daily in Indiana, an average of 140 children are reported as abused or neglected! Even more shocking is the reality that weekly, at least one child dies as a result of that abuse or neglect---nearly three classrooms of children every year!

The Villages, Indiana’s largest private, not-for-profit family services agency champions every child’s right to flourish in a caring, safe and nurturing family! We are relentless in our dedication to help heal and nurture the children who are victims of these horrific acts! How?? By tirelessly working with their families of origin to assure that abuse will never again occur, the vast majority of these children are able to safely return to their home and family! For other children, The Villages is supporting and sustaining a grandparent or relative in the important role of raising a child! When family ties can’t be honored, The Villages is intensely engaged in recruiting, screening, training and supporting heroic foster and adoptive families who rekindle the sense of hope and energy in the resilient abused children they so unselfishly serve!

The Villages’ wide array of services includes:

• Child Development and Education Centers
• Family Preservation and Reunification
• Healthy Families Parent Support
• Kinship Care
• Special Needs Adoption
• Therapeutic Foster Care
• Transitional and Independent Living Services
• Prevent Child Abuse Indiana

The Villages’ kids thank you for being Champions for Children!!!!

2008 Human Rights Campaign Buying for Equality Guide

With the holidays rolling around, you've got some tough choices to make. Where to buy that new gadget? Which toys should the kids get? What airline to book your flight on?

Let the 2008 Human Rights Campaign Buying for Equality guide make your decisions easier.

This buyer's guide helps you support companies that support equality – so you can "make change" every time you pull out your wallet. Who offers domestic partner benefits? Which businesses have instituted anti-discrimination policies? Our HRC Workplace Project has answered these questions and many more.

Get your copy of Buying for Equality 2008. You can either download an electronic copy or have the print version mailed to you.

Corporate America is clearly ahead of the curve on GLBT equality. This year, a record 195 companies received a 100 percent score on our Corporate Equality Index. And with the historic passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act in the U.S. House, we're closer than ever to workplace equality.

But many companies still have considerable room for improvement. Our Buying for Equality guide will help you send the message that GLBT equality is good for business. That's what 250,000 people like you did last year.

We're already seeing real progress in workplaces across the country. Together, we can make it a revolution.

Job Openings at Center for Behavioral Health

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 (Residential Dept), IN Center (11-01-2007)
Bedford (Children’s PHP Department), IN Centers

CASE MANAGER
Part-Time could lead to Full-Time
Education: Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in social work, psychology or related field.
Job Description: Seeking Case Manager for mental health services to serve adults and children. Ideal candidate will serve as an advocate and liaison with community agencies and to identify and utilize resources for clients. Experience in mental health work and or social services preferred. Work setting will include office, client’s home and community settings. Job will begin in Children’s Department with potential cross-training in other departments.
Job Requirements: Experience working or volunteering in behavioral health, criminal justice, or social services field is preferred but not required. 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. Satisfactory driving record and reliable transportation required.
Position available: Bloomington, IN Center

CONTACT
Center for Behavioral Health
Attn: Amber Reeves, HR Specialist
645 South Rogers Street
Bloomington, IN 47403
mailto:areeves@the-center.org
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
CBH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities Encouraged To Apply

Making the Most of Final Week

Date: Dec 4, 2007
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: TE F258

Date: Dec 5, 2007
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: BH 109

Learn how to get organized for studying and to space studying for your final exam.
More Contact Info: Dr. Sharon Chertkoff

Web site: www.iub.edu/~sac

Catching Up in a Course When All Hope Seems Gone

Date: Dec 3, 2007
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

If you have slacked off and are now in justifiable panic, learn strategies to help you regroup learning as much as you can for the final exam.
More Contact Info: Dr. Sharon Chertkoff
Location: Forest ASC
Web site: www.iub.edu/~sac

"Black Bisexual Men and HIV: Time to Think Deeper"

Date: Nov 29, 2007
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Center for Sexual Health Promotion presents 2007 Sexual Health Seminars:

November 29, 2007, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

IMU Dogwood Room

"Black Bisexual Men and HIV: Time to Think Deeper"

David Malebranche, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Emory University and President’s Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA), D.C.

Co-sponsored by the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction; IU Office of Diversity Education; IU Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Student Support Services; IU Bi-Chat; IU Blacks Like Us

More Contact Info: Center for Sexual Health Promotion
Location: IMU Dogwood Room
Web site: http://www.sexualhealth.indiana.edu/

Latexhibition on World AIDS Day

Date: Nov 29, 2007
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Center for Sexual Health Promotion holds Latexhibition, an annual art event on World AIDS Day. Artists from the community provide artistic displays that include latex barrier devices to promote their role in preventing sexually transmitted infections including HIV.

The community is invited to visit the 2nd annual Latexhibition and take time to appreciate the artistic talents of fellow community members and IU students.

All IU students, staff, faculty, and Bloomington residents, artists, and allies are all invited to submit a piece for display and entry into the contest.

More Contact Info: cshp@indiana.edu

Location: Dogwood Room, Indiana Memorial Union
Web site: http://www.sexualhealth.indiana.edu/latexhibition.html

Preparing Now for Success After College

Nov 27, 2007
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: TE F258

Nov 28, 2007
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: BH 109

Learn how the skills gained in college help create academic success now and fulfilling life afterwards.
More Contact Info: Dr. Sharon Chertkoff

Web site: www.iub.edu/~sac

Beating Test Anxiety

Nov 26, 2007
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Learn how to reduce anxiety by changing test preparation strategies as well as learn how to relax.
More Contact Info: Dr. Sharon Chertkoff
Location: Biscoe ASC
Web site: www.iub.edu/~sac

Veterans? Van Drivers

While the local Veterans Administration clinic can take care of many medical needs of our county?s military veterans, there are some procedures that can only be done at the facility in Indianapolis. The Monroe County Veterans Affairs Office has a van available five days a week to take veterans to the Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, but volunteer drivers are needed. Many of the veterans who use the van services have no other way to get to their appointments and
would otherwise have to go without treatment. An orientation is required. Call for more details on requirements. Minimum age is 16. Interested volunteers with a good driving record can call Phil Deckard at 332-4684. (Leave a message and your call will be returned.)
(www.co.monroe.in.us/veteransaffairs).

Domestic Violence Volunteer Training

Middle Way House is seeking new volunteers to help them maintain the level of service they provide to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Both women and men are strongly encouraged to attend the upcoming volunteer training, held on Saturday, December 1st from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 219 E. 4th St., Wesley Wing Rm. 318. Training is required for all volunteers. Opportunities in over 20 different program areas include childcare, crisis line, legal advocacy, house management and youth mentoring. Pre-registration is NOT
required. Minimum age for most programs is 18. For more information contact: 333-7404 or mwhouse@bloomington.in.us (www.middlewayhouse.org).

The 2007 Domestic Violence Trainings for volunteers will be:

December: Saturday, Dec. 1 9:00am-5:00pm

All training sessions are held at the First United Methodist Church, 219 East 4th Street (4th and Washington across from the downtown post office).

There will be an hour break for lunch (12:00-1:00). Participants may bring a lunch or go out to eat.

No pre-registration is required for these trainings. For more information, please call (812)333-7404.

Candy Cane Hunt

Enjoy a winter wonderland at the 8th annual Candy Cane Hunt at the Allison-Jukebox Community Center on Sunday, December 2nd presented by City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation. Volunteers will be trained at the beginning of their shift to help Tux the Penguin lead arts and
crafts, monitor the Candy Cane hunt and register participants between 12:30-3:30 p.m. Come dressed for the weather! Minimum age is 16. For more information contact: Kim Ecenbarger at 349-3739 or ecenbark@bloomington.in.gov (www.bloomington.in.gov/parks).

Holiday & Stuff-A-Bus Helpers

Bloomington Transit is looking for volunteers to help staff the seventh annual Stuff-A-Bus. The bus will be parked at various locations during the first three weekends of December. Volunteers are needed to accept donations that will be given to the Salvation Army for distribution to
local families. Minimum age is 18. For more information contact: Brenda Underwood at 332-5688 or bunder@kiva.net (www.bloomingtontransit.com).

Give Back

'Tis the season of gratitude and giving. Across our community, people with full hearts and tummies are thinking about ways to give back this season. The Community Wish List produced by the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network is here to help. Throughout the year, our community?s
helping organizations have shown the true spirit of giving by offering the needed services that make our community a caring place to live, while asking for very little in return. We invite you to join with your families, friends, and co-workers in gift giving that will benefit the greater Bloomington area. Look for the complete Wish List in the Herald-Times on Friday, November 23rd. For more information contact Lucy or Bet at the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network at 349-3433 or volunteer@bloomington.in.gov. Access the Wish List year round at www.bloomington.in.gov/volunteer.

LEAD IU

LEAD IU is a comprehensive student leadership development program designed to develop the knowledge, awareness and skills necessary for enhancing participation in campus and community activities. LEAD IU programs are designed to address the specific needs of participants, regardless of their current or previous level of involvement in campus and community activities. The program offers a variety of experiences, both inside and outside the classroom and from a variety of perspectives, to provide participants with a well-rounded view on organizational leadership and community involvement. Students interested in participating in LEAD IU can attend any retreat, workshop or enroll in academic credit courses. You can participate in the program form start to finish or participate in any event or class that interests you. For more information on our upcoming programs or courses contact leadiu@indiana.edu

Blood Drive

November 26
2-7pm at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center
Sponsored by Sigma Lambda Upsilon, Kappa Alpha Psi & Delta Sigma Theta

Leadership at Lunch - Major & Career Options, Employment, Internships: Career

November 16 ~ Development Center Arts & Sciences Career Services

12-2pm at La Casa (Living room, Sunroom and Kitchen)

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!

"Love, Loss and Longing"

November 15

7pm at the atrium of City Hall/Showers (401 Morton St)

Guest speaker Jeanne Lemkau will give a talk in conjunction with the "Love, Loss and Longing" exhibit that is ongoing in the City Hall throughout November. Scenic Views Along the Road from Academic to Activist Jeanne Lemkau, clinical psychologist and Professor Emerita of Wright State University School of Medicine, will share her personal perspective on the origin, creation, and tour of the photo/narrative exhibit "Love, Loss, and Longing: The impact of US travel policy on Cuban-American families". She will discuss the emotional highs and lows of the work, the impact of the project on her development as an activist and on the lives of the victims portrayed in the exhibit, and her experience of activism as a positive force for mental health.

Cultural Coffee Hour

Date: Nov 16, 2007
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Coffee hours are open to the public. They are meant to be light, entertaining gatherings for students, families, neighbors, and friends to talk and to learn about cultures and to relax on a Friday afternoon.

Host: Pakistani Students Association
More Contact Info: psa@indiana.edu
Other Info: http://www.indiana.edu/~psa
Location: Leo R. Dowling International Center
Web site: http://www.indiana.edu/~intlserv/ic/programs/coffee_hours.php

For the Sake of the Children: Advances in Family Dispute Resolution

Date: Nov 15, 2007
Time: 3:15 PM - 6:00 PM

This conference, sponsored by Indiana Law and the IU Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, brings together a multi-disciplinary group of national and international scholars and practitioners to discuss the various issues facing attorneys, mediators, and judges during family disputes.

Location: Law School Moot Court Room
Web site: www.law.indiana.edu/forthechildren

World AIDS Day Film Festival

Date: Nov 14, 2007
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

IU's Student Global AIDS Campaign will host a film festival to recognize the upcoming World AIDS Day on December 1st. The topic of the film series is: Women and AIDS. The events are free and open to the public. Further details follow below. Please join us for these great movies, conversation and refreshments. Location: The Radio/TV Building, Rm 251
1ST NIGHT: November 13th at 8pm: We will see "AIDS: The Woman's Story," which is a documentary of women living with AIDS in Brazil, Kenya and Thailand. Before the movie, a panel discussion will be presented by Bloomington Hospital Positive Link and people living with HIV. 2ND NIGHT: November 14th at 8pm: We will see "Phir Milenge," which is a story or two sisters living in India. These two women try to find social justice and peace of mind despite their challenges with AIDS.

Community Wish List

St. Vincent De Paul Society The vision of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is to "embrace the world in a network of charity." SVDP collects, stores and distributes furniture and appliances to low income people in addition to providing financial assistance for people in need who are unable to obtain assistance from other organizations. Contact 812-961-1510 and follow the voicemail instructions for donation or email pickup@bloomingtonsvdp.orgwww.bloomingtonsvdp.org).
Wishes: furniture (dressers, kitchen tables and beds); they will pick-up any donation.

Visitors and Entertainers

Golden Living Center (formerly Beverly Healthcare) invites community members to come in and share their talents, help with socials and bingo, and visit with residents on an ongoing basis or for special occasions, such as holiday parties and one-time events. Minimum age is 16. For more information contact: Sheila Daws at 332-4437 or sheila.daws@goldenliving.com (www.goldenliving.com).

Thrift Store Associates

Find new homes for used items at Opportunity House Thrift Store, a non-profit resale shop open to the public providing low cost clothing and small household goods. All proceeds from the sales support Monroe County United Ministries. Volunteers sort, price, act as cashiers and repair donated goods, as well as maintain the store, storage areas, and grounds. Volunteer shifts are available 8:30-11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. New volunteer trainings are required and occur on Mondays. Call to sign up. Minimum age is 20. For more information contact: Janet Donham at 336-2443 or jd.donham@sbcglobal.net
www.freewebs.com/opportunityhouse

Gift Wrapping Volunteers

The holidays are right around the corner! Do you have a knack for wrapping holiday gifts? If so, perhaps you would like to help raise funds for the Monroe County Humane Association as a volunteer gift wrapper at Barnes and Noble and Borders Bookstores on December 14th, 15th, 16th and 21st from 2-6 p.m. They need 3 volunteers for each 2-hour shift. Bring a friend along and get into the season. Minimum age is 16 or as young as 13 with a parent. For more information contact: Kristie Charles at 333-6242 or helpthem@bluemarble.net (www.monroehumane.org).

Holiday Blood Drive Donors

Give from the heart this holiday season and be a blood donor!

Blood donation is the gift that keeps on giving and donors are desperately needed during the American Red Cross Blood Services Holiday Donorama this November 23rd, December 21st, 22nd and 29th. Individuals 17 years or older and over 110 lbs. are eligible to donate. Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE for anonymous answers to your questions about blood donation eligibility. Call 331-1300 to make an appointment to give. For more information contact: Don Creek at 331-1300 or creekde@usa.redcross.org (www.monroe-redcross.org/blood.html or www.givelife.org).

Holiday Season Volunteers

Get in the volunteer spirit this holiday season! Opportunities exist to help throughout the community during this busy time of year. From serving a meal to gift collection to blood donation, the need is great. Volunteers are especially sought to fill the gap post-holidays when many regular volunteers are out of town, but the services continue. The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network can direct you to where your help is needed most. Opportunities for all ages! For more information contact: Lucy Schaich at (812) 349-3433 or schaichl@bloomington.in.gov (www.bloomington.in.gov/volunteer).

Volunteer with SWSA

The Social Work Student Association is looking for individuals to volunteer with the Community Kitchen. The Community Kitchen is a non-profit organization in Bloomington that serves individuals addressing hunger. Volunteer shifts are from 11:30-1:30 and/or 3:30 to 6:30p and it is located at 917 South Rogers Street. For more information on open dates and times please contact Andrea Schaefer at anschaef@indiana.edu. Come out and volunteer with other social work students while fighting hunger in our community!

Food Drive

The Social Work Student Association is holding it's annual "Fill-A-Bag" food drive for the Hoosier Hills Food Bank. They will be accepting donations from November 6th to November 20th. All bags can be dropped off at the IU School of Social Work, 1127 East Atwater - on the corner of Ballantine and Atwater. All non-perishable food items are welcome. Help SWSA beat last years food donations of 789 lbs!

The Art of Mental Health

My name is Danielle Sorden and I am the volunteer coordinator for Family Services Association/Mental Health America - Monroe County. Our organization encompasses a variety
of agencies that provide many services for abused and neglected children, families at
risk, and persons suffering for mental illness.

We are currently seeking volunteers for a variety of positions, but especially for an upcoming event called The Art of Mental Health. The event includes an art show, a dance, a day of workshops, and a reception at Tutto Bene wine bar and tapas restaurant. It takes place from the evening of Friday, Nov 30th to the evening of Saturday, Dec 1st. We have many different short shifts available for anyone who would be interested in volunteering. It promises to be a fun and interesting opportunity.

The website for the event is www.artofmentalhealth.org

Could you please distribute this message among any/all email lists to which you have
access? I would appreciate it so much!

I can be contacted at this email address - jsorden@indiana.edu or at jessiedani@gmail.com

Study in Finland

The University of Washington, Tacoma is pleased to announce a study abroad opportunity for this summer in Finland from June 16th through July 3rd.

The course is TSOCWF 450 - International Comparisons of Current Issues

Come join us for an exciting 20 days in Finland! The class will offer lectures by professors at the University of Tampere, visits to social welfare agencies and opportunities on weekends to visit other nearby locations of interest. Social welfare topics include learning about Finland's health care system and social welfare policy towards children, women, and senior citizens. If you have an interest in any of these topics, or want to focus your studies on the history or government of
Finland, we encourage you to apply.

Applications are now being accepted! For details, visit: www.tacoma.washington.edu/travel/upcoming/finland/

Applications received by the priority deadline of February 29, 2008 will be guaranteed consideration. The selection process may include a personal interview.

Turkey Trot

We need your help this holiday season at Hoosier Hills Food Bank!

Saturday, November 17 is the 5k, 10k walk/run called Turkey Trot, organized by In Sports World (http://www.insportsworld.com/turkeytrot.html). A portion of the proceeds will go to the food bank as well as a food drive the day of the event. We need more volunteers to help out at registration. A group of 10 or so would be ideal, so student groups get on board!

Here is a time breakdown for needed volunteers and outline of possible
duties:

7-9:30am: To help with registration/race start area and/or Kids Fun Run

8:30-10: To staff the race course/hand out water/guide runners

7-10:30: For those who are flexible and willing to stay until the awards ceremony/end of events

7:30-10:30: We also need volunteers to be stationed at the food drive barrels to thank donors for their contributions and to run the full barrels to the truck.

Also, we have many repack dates open for evening volunteer opportunities. Many are close to the holidays, but for those of you that will be around please stop by and help us get food redistributed to those that need it more than ever!

Wednesday, November 21 @ 5:30pm

Monday, November 26 @ 5:30pm

Wednesday, November 28 @ 5:30pm

Friday, November 30 @ 5:30pm

Monday, December 3 @ 6:30pm

Friday, December 7 @ 6pm

Monday, December 17 @ 5:30pm

Wednesday, December 19 @ 5:30pm

Friday, December 21 @ 5:30pm


Please organize your members and help us out! Feel free to give me a call anytime for further
information: Kim Kanney 812.334.8374 volunteer@hhfoodbank.org

Benefit Concert for MCCSC

Students from Jacobs School of Music
and
Edward Auer, Piano
Junghwa Moon Auer, Piano
Rachel Auer, violin

Saturday, November 17
4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm and 8pm

4685 Heritage Woods Road, Bloomington

Monroe County Community School Cooperation (MCCSC) is very short of funds to help the families of those students who are unable to afford coats, gloves and even shoes to come to school. Any size donation is welcome!

The performances will be by students from JSoM interspersed with appearances by Junghwa, Edward, and Rachel. This concert starts at 4pm and will continue until 9pm. Listeners are free to come and go between pieces and there will be a break every half hour.

For more information visit: www.edwardauer.com

The Seventh Annual Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival

November 9th through 11th – is being held at Landmark's Keystone Art Cinema and Indie Lounge! Proceeds from the Film Festival benefit the Indiana Youth Group and help us keep programming available to LGBTQ youth.

Tickets are on sale now at www.indylgbtfilmfest.com. Ticket may also be purchased at OutWord Bound Bookstore, Luna Music locations, & Talbott Street.

Newspaper Recorders

Volunteer readers are sought by the Indiana Reading and Information Service, operated out of the WFYI Teleplex in Indianapolis, and coordinated through Aging and Community Services of South Central Indiana in Columbus. Volunteers read and record sections from the Herald-Times newspaper via a toll-free number using the provided headset telephone. Volunteers are currently needed to read the front page section on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday or the sports page on Mondays and Fridays. The recording takes about 30 minutes one morning per week and is completed by 9 a.m. This service enables people with visual impairments or the inability to read to hear local news and information by simply dialing a toll-free number. Minimum age is 16. For more
information contact: Beth Bandy at 1-866-644-6407 or caringconnections@areaxi.org.

Nutrition Site Manager

Looking for an opportunity to help provide a much needed service in the community? Be a nutrition site manager for Area 10 Agency on Aging at Cambridge Square Apartments and serve hot, nutritious meals to the elderly from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Daily or weekly
shifts are available. Volunteers will package meals for homebound delivery, serve individuals at lunchtime and clean up. The ideal volunteer would be energetic, personable and enjoy working with the elderly. Minimum age is 18. For more information contact: Ashley Hillman
at 876-3383 or ahillman@area10.bloomington.in.us (www.area10.bloomington.in.us).

Gardeners, Handypersons & Fish-sitters

Enjoy gardening in the cooler fall weather at Hilltop Garden and Nature Center while helping with planting, weeding and mulching. If you're handy, their broken garden carts need you! If you're less mobile, they have books to catalogue and seeds to sort. And if you have a deep pond, their fish would enjoy visiting with you over the winter until their new pond is ready to move in to this spring. All ages welcome! For more information contact: Greg Speichert at 855-2799 or hilltop@indiana.edu (www.indiana.edu/~hilltop).

Be A Santa to a Senior

This holiday season, Home Instead Senior Care® is sponsoring a collaborative community service program, Be a Santa to a Senior®, designed to provide gifts and bring smiles to our community's lonely and financially challenged seniors during what may otherwise be a very lonely holiday season. Volunteer ?elves? are needed for a 1-2 hour shift between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. November 30th through December 2nd to stand by the Christmas trees set up in Kroger and CVS stores throughout the community. Volunteers will inform customers about the program, inviting
them to purchase a gift that will uplift the holiday season for a senior in the community. All ages welcome! For more information contact:
812-961-2222 or admin@home-instead.com (www.beasantatoasenior.com).

Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender

Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender A workshop to increase understanding of sexual diversity

“Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender” a workshop and discussion by Dr. Stephanie Sanders of The Kinsey Institute

Tuesday, November 13, 2007, 5:30-8:00pm at the YES! Cinema, Columbus, IN

Questions addressed during this workshop will be:

What makes a person gay or straight? Is there a gay gene? Are hormones involved? Do parenting practices or family dynamics contribute to becoming gay? How does this all relate to gender? What does it mean to be transgender or transsexual and what contributes to this? Are they gay? How are gays and straights similar and different?

Answers to these questions will be discussed from a scientific perspective.

A light meal will be offered 5:30-5:45pm. The meal and workshop are free and open to the public.

This presentation is sponsored by The Inclusive Community Coalition and Qunico Behavioral Health Systems. It is supported by a grant from Heritage Fund—The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County. For more information, contact 344-2908.

Food and Gift Packing and Distribution

Every Christmas, families in need come to the Salvation Army to receive food and gifts for the holiday season. Over fifty volunteers are needed to help set-up the toy shop and food pick-up areas for the annual Salvation Army Christmas Gift and Food Distribution on Thursday,
December 20th. Volunteers are needed to assist in unloading the Stuff-A-Bus on December 17th and packing family gift bags and food baskets the week of December 10th through the 19th. Day and evening hours are available. Minimum age is 15. For more information contact:
Monica Clemons at 336-4310 ext.10 or
monica_clemons@usc.salvationarmy.org
(www.bloomington.salvationarmyindiana.org).

The Healthcare-NOW!

SiCKO-cure Road Show is coming to Bloomington!

When: Wednesday, November 14, 2007

The Road Show will be traveling the U.S. in support of guaranteed national health insurance. This country's health system is sick and in need of a cure. Let's do all we can to support the Road Show and its message of Health Care for All - Everybody IN - Nobody OUT!
Here's what happening while the Road Show is in Bloomington:

* 10:30 AM meeting with Congressman Baron Hill's staff at 320 W. 8th Street, Suite 14. Join the bus outside while the delegation deliberates.
* Noon outreach at the Indiana University campus. Help us bring the message to students and University staff!
* 4 PM rally at County Courthouse Square-7th between College and Walnut St., joining forces with Hoosiers for a Common Sense Health Plan, Bloomington Peace Action Coalition, White River Central Labor Council and volunteer firemen who don't have health care. Featuring Kiwi, Ude and the Oral Minority Band.
DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO GET INVOLVED AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT OF GUARANTEED NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE!

For more information or to offer help, please visit www.healthcare-now.org or contact: Maria Parra at mparra74@aol.com

Experience What It Means to Be “Fearless”!

“Fearless” is the name of the photography project Jeff Sheng, lecturer at the University of California, Santa Barbara, started 4 years ago about “out” high school and collegiate athletes who openly self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer.

Since 2003, he has photographed almost 50 athletes across the United States and recently began exhibiting the project at various high schools and colleges as part of what he named, “Fearless Campus Tour.” The project is still ongoing and his goal is to photograph over 100 athletes before it will be published into a book next summer.

“Fearless” at IU

Join Us for an “Artist’s Talk” with Jeff Sheng
Thursday, November 15th @ 7:00pm
IMUG (next to Starbucks in the Union)

“Fearless” will be on exhibit in the IMUG from the evening of November 12th to November 25th

Governor's Fellowship

The Governor's Fellowship provides a unique experience in Indiana State government. The program is highly selective, recruiting talented young men and women from across the State who will serve in various State agencies on a rotating basis over the course of twelve months. Fellows participate in the daily activities of State government, complete special projects, travel to observe how work in the Capitol translates into action throughout the State, and experience firsthand how policy is made.

The Governor's Fellowship Program is open to college graduates who receive their bachelor's degrees in either summer/fall of 2007 or spring of 2008. While any such graduate may apply, special consideration is given to applicants from Indiana, and likely candidates will have a B- or above grade point average. A steering committee conducts an initial review of the applications; the most qualified candidates are then selected to interview with the committee at the State House in Indianapolis. After the interviews, the committee forwards its recommendations to the governor based on applicant's leadership skills, academic record, references, quality of essay and overall interest in state government. The governor then makes the final selection.

Governor's Fellows receive a competitive salary (approximately $24,000) plus full fringe benefits during the Fellowship year. The year of service corresponds with the state fiscal year, July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.

Governor's Fellows work in a variety of settings including the Governor's Office, Lieutenant Governor's Office, Office of Management and Budget, the Family and Social Services Administration, Department of Environmental Management, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Administration, Department of Homeland Security and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, to name a few.

Many of those who have participated as Governor's Fellows over the past two decades have gone on to successful careers in both the public and the private sector - some serving at the highest levels of local, State and federal government. They have taken from their fellowship experience a solid understanding of the workings of government and have honed their research, writing, communication and management skills. At the same time, they have given back to the State through their year in public service.

To apply, complete the application and mail it to the governor's office. The application must be postmarked by February 11, 2008, in order to be considered.

Governor's Fellowship Application 2008-2009

Cans Across America

On Wednesday (Nov. 7), the Indiana Memorial Union Dining Services at Indiana University Bloomington will try to break the Guinness® World Record for the most non-perishable food collected in a 24-hour period.

In 2006, an event called Cans Across America was introduced at colleges across the United States. The objective of the event was to break the Guinness® World Record for the most non-perishable food collected in a 24-hour period.

Last year's national collection fell just short of the current world record of 221,028.85 pounds, which included 2,500 pounds of food brought in by the IU community. Indiana Memorial Union Dining Services is set to make this year's event bigger and better than last year.

"Our local challenge last year was 2,500 pounds. This year, we've raised the bar to 5,000," said Steve Mangan, general manager of Dining Services at the Indiana Memorial Union.

All of the food collected by the Indiana Memorial Union will be donated locally to the Hoosier Hills Food Bank. Cans Across America 2007 will be held from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Nov. 7 in all Indiana Memorial Union retail dining locations.

Cans Across America is a unique promotion because it combines a nationwide stop hunger initiative with a rewarding experience in which all students can be proud to participate. Many students are concerned about social issues and the communities in which they live, and this promotion is a great way for them to get involved and make a positive impact. Students, faculty, staff and the general community are encouraged to participate in this initiative.

"We are very excited to make this year's Cans Across America event even bigger and better than last year's, and we are confident that the record will soon belong to us! We invite everyone who is willing to come out and contribute to this great cause," Mangan said.

To find out how you can participate, please contact Indiana Memorial Union Dining Services at 812-855-1777, or visit www.imu.indiana.edu.

IU World's Fare

Indiana University Bloomington will celebrate its international diversity on Nov. 8 with the IU World's Fare. Ethnic food from every continent (except Antarctica) and performances by 22 international student groups highlight this first-time-ever event.

Festivities begin at 5 p.m. in Alumni Hall in the Indiana Memorial Union, 900 E. Seventh St. The event kicks off International Education Week.

IU Union Board and the Office of International Services have designed the IU World's Fare to give the university community and greater Bloomington community the chance to share the cultures that more than 4,000 international students and 1,500 international scholars bring to the area. In addition, a poster exhibition will permit many of those scholars to showcase the research that they came to Bloomington to complete.

"IU's international students and scholars provide the campus and community with a remarkable resource -- they bring the world to our doorstep," said Christopher Viers, associate vice president for international services. "The IU World's Fare is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their contributions to our vibrant intellectual community."

International Education Week is celebrated worldwide by colleges, universities, embassies, international organizations, businesses and community organizations. It aims to recognize the value of exchange and interaction of students and scholars around the world. This year's theme is "International Education: Fostering global citizenship and respect."

IU Bloomington's celebration includes a concert by the Latin American Ensemble at Auer Hall, International Family Night (co-sponsored by the City of Bloomington), and performances at the Monroe County Library Auditorium, as well as lectures, discussions, and exhibits. The complete schedule is available at http://www.indiana.edu/~intlserv/.

IUB has special reasons to celebrate this year. For the first time, international students comprise 10 percent of the student population. The number of new international students that International Services oriented to study at IU and in the U.S. exceeded 1,000, also for the first time.

"When Union Board contacted us last year and said they wanted to develop a cultural event that would feature the international diversity we have on campus, it meshed with our hopes to find a good and exciting beginning to International Education Week," said Sandy Britton, director of the Leo R. Dowling International Center. "It's been great working with them, and we think the event will be fun for everyone."

IU Habitat for Humanity's BUCKET 100

Date: Nov 16, 2007
Time: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

BUCKET 100

Two day bike ride from Purdue in Lafayette to IU in Bloomington for the IU v. Purdue "Old Oaken Bucket" football game.

Transportation is provided for riders and their bikes up to Purdue. Overnight shelter provided. Tailgate provided by Heavenly Ham when riders arrive at IU!

***REGISTER at www.iuhabitat.org ***

More Contact Info: eeclarke@indiana.edu

Managing Stress: Prevention & Reduction

Date: Nov 14, 2007
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Learn how to habitually deal with stress and formulate a variety of strategies for decreasing it.

More Contact Info: Dr. Sharon Chertkoff
Location: BH 109
Web site: www.iub.edu/~sac

Using Memory in Mastering Course Material

Date: Nov 12, 2007
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Learn how to improve long-term memory.
More Contact Info: Dr. Sharon Chertkoff
Location: Forest ASC
Web site: www.iub.edu/~sac

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

Date: Nov 10, 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/

Horizons of Knowledge Lecture Series: William Garriott - "Problems and their Publics: The Methamphetamine Epidemic Comes to Rural West Virginia"

Date: Nov 8, 2007
Time: 5:30 PM

Horizons of Knowledge Lecture Series William Garriott, Exchange Scholar Department of Anthropology University of Chicago Problems and Their Publics: The Methamphetamine Epidemic Comes to Rural West Virginia Thursday, November 8, 2007 5:30 p.m. Ballantine Hall 005 This event is free and open to the public.

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

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

One of the most influential philosophical voices coming out of Europe today, Badiou’s commitment to the political moment of 1968 marks a unique encounter of philosophy with an event outside it. Among his major works in English are: Century (Polity, 2007), Being and Event (Continuum, 2006), Polemics (Verso, 2006), Briefings on Existence (SUNY, 2005), Metapolitics (Verso,2005), Handbook of Inaesthetics (Stanford, 2004), Saint Paul (Stanford, 2003), Beckett (Manchester, 2003), Ethics (Verso, 2000), and Deleuze (Minnesota, 1999). Badiou is known for his outspoken participation in contemporary politics in France and Europe, above all around issues of immigration and unification.

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

Adapting Your Learning Preferences to Meet Course Demands

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

Explore your preferred learning style and learn how to use it to your advantage.
More Contact Info: Dr. Sharon Chertkoff
Location: BH 109
Web site: www.iub.edu/~sac

35th Annual Campus Health Fair

Date: Nov 7, 2007
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Over 30 exhibits will offer free health screenings, activities, free chair massage, fitness testing, nutrition tables, stress gauges, sexuality, alcohol, smoking, wellness and personal safety information and much more. Free and open to the public!

The Health Fair is sponsored by the IU Health Center, Division of Student Affairs. More information is available at 855-7338.

Location: Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union

Looking for a leadership role with Latino outreach in the Bloomington community?

Apply for a Spring 2007 undergraduate assistantship with Community Outreach and Partnerships in Service-Learning(COPSL)! COPSL, in collaboration with a consortium of Latino outreach organizations in Bloomington, is currently seeking an enrolled undergraduate with a commitment to serving the local Latino population. In addition to supporting current programming, the student leader will identify opportunities for Latino outreach organizations to partner with IU service-learning courses. The position is approximately 10 hours per week for a stipend of $1500, starting January 7th. Visit the COPSL website<http://www.iub.edu/~copsl/> under "Events, News, and Announcements" for more details about the position. To apply, submit an on-line application<http://www.iub.edu/~copsl/aces.shtml> by 11/9/07.

INROADS (Paid) Internship Opportunity

The mission of INROADS is to develop and place talented minority youth in business and industry and prepare them for corporate and community leadership.

Qualifications:
-Two summers left before graduation (To work w/ your sponsoring company)
-All types of majors are welcome
-Learn about INROADS & Apply at INROADS.org (Need to submit resume w/ application)
-You will hear back from an INROADS Representative within 3 days
-IU Student Ambassador Contact: Yetunde Freda Okunade at yokunade@indiana.edu)'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status='';">

Diwali Celebration (at the Mathers Museum and Asian Culture Center)

Friday, November 9; 5 to 8 p.m.

Join us for an evening filled with storytelling and other activities celebrating Diwali, the festival of light marked by the Hindus throughout the world. The festivities will begin at 5 p.m. at the Mathers Museum, and continue at the Asian Culture Center from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The free event will be co-sponsored by the Asian Culture Center.

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: Realities, not Stereotypes

Saturday, November 17; 1 to 4 p.m.

Join us in exploring Native American cultures beyond the stereotypes. This free family event will include storytelling, games, and hands-on introductions to crafts from several tribes geared towards different age groups, and free refreshments will be provided. The event will be co-sponsored by the Native American Graduate Students Association and the First Nations Educational & Cultural Center.

Classroom Volunteer

Want to make a difference in the life of a child? Volunteers are needed to read stories, assist teachers, and play with the preschool children at Monroe County United Ministries. Requirements vary with the number of volunteer hours, but may include a physical, TB test, and background
screening. Minimum age is 18. For more information contact: Tina Pender at 339-3429 or mcumeducate@bloomington.in.us (www.bloomington.in.us/~mcum).

Facilitators and Trainers

Make peace and harmony the theme of your volunteer efforts. Lead workshops on conflict resolution, mediation, communication and anger management for the Community Justice and Mediation Center. Training and ongoing support are provided. Minimum age is 21. For more information contact: Julia Dadds at 336-8677 or cjam@bloomington.in.us
(www.bloomington.in.us/~mediate).

Send Books to Prisoners

The Midwest Pages to Prisoners Project is an all-volunteer effort that strives to provide free reading material to prisoners in the United States. By doing so, they hope to aid in the rehabilitation process and stimulate critical thinking behind bars. Volunteers for the project are
concerned citizens and activists interested in rehabilitation rather than punishment. Volunteers meet several times every week to send books to the imprisoned: Mondays from 7-9 p.m., Thursdays from 8-11 p.m., and Sundays from 2-5 p.m. All ages are welcome! For more information contact: 339-8710 or mwpp@pagestoprisoners.org
(www.pagestoprisoners.org).

Feral Cat Program Volunteers

Feral Cat Friends, Inc., an organization that aims to reduce the feral and stray cat population through a Trap-Neuter-Return program as a humane alternative to euthanasia, is in need of volunteers in many areas. Opportunities for cat lovers exist as foster families, cat caregiver coordination, food drive coordination, construction help, fundraising and relocation site hosts. If you have a skill to offer that would be helpful in controlling the feral cat population, but is not
mentioned in the list above, please contact the organization directly. Minimum age is 18. For more information contact: Theresa Fanyo at 323-8209 or tnr@feralcatfriendsinc.org (www.feralcatfriendsinc.org).

Holiday Market

Keep the festive community atmosphere of Farmers' Market going as a volunteer at the annual Holiday Market on Showers Plaza on Saturday, November 24th! The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department is looking for volunteer elves to take a 3-hour shift to decorate, serve
refreshments and assist with tear down. The Holiday Market will feature locally grown farm products, arts and crafts by area artisans and those unforgettable TubaSantas. Minimum age is 16. For more information contact: Kim Ecenbarger at 349-3739 or ecenbark@bloomington.in.gov
(www.bloomington.in.gov/parks).