Sibshops Volunteers Needed

My name is Audra Miller and I am a social worker at Bloomington Hospital Children's Therapy Clinic. We provide outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy to children with a wide range of diagnoses from developmental disabilities to mental health issues. One of my many roles at the clinic is to provide support to siblings of not only our patients but the community as well. This is provided through a program entitled Sibshops. It is a four hour high energy, recreational "celebration" about the good and not so good parts of having a sibling with special needs. We play games, eat, and provide the kids with an opportunity to meet other kids in similar circumstances. The kids range in age from 6-12. I received your email addresses from, Kristen Riehle, a BSW student that I had the opportunity to work with during her time at IU. I am looking for students who are interested in volunteering for this program, which is held six times per year. I do not have the dates confirmed for 2009 and am willing to work it around the schooled of student(s) who are interested. This would be an excellent opportunity for students who enjoy working with kids and would like experience co-facilitating a group in a laid back setting. The students would also have the chance to assist in the planning of the program. Please share this information with your students and have them contact me directly if they are interested.

Audra Miller, MSW, LCSW
Pediatric Social Worker
Bloomington Hospital
Children's Therapy Clinic

350 S. Landmark Ave Ste. B
Bloomington, IN 47403
t 812.355.4097
f 812.353.3404

EXCITING NEWS FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN LATIN AMERICA

Indiana University is happy to announce the exciting opportunity to study Quechua, the language of the Incas, through the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) in the College of Arts and Sciences. Francisco Tandioy, indigenous community activist, will teach a section of beginning Inga for both undergraduate and graduate students. Undergraduates may enroll in LTAM Q-101, and graduate students in LTAM Q-501, for the Fall Semester of 2008.

LTAM Q101/Q501 Quechua: Inga Language and Culture (Sections # 17040 and 17651)Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:45pm Instructor Francisco Tandioy is a native speaker of Inga and doctoral student at IU.

Contact CLACS for further information: 855-0390; or e-mail the professor (ftandioy@indiana.edu)

Inga is spoken in Colombia and Ecuador; it is the northernmost dialect of the grand Quechua family of languages which has some 13 million speakers. This class features Inga language instruction as well as exposure to such cultural elements as community organization, traditional medicine, foodways, myths and legends, music and song, arts and crafts

Samuichi inga simita iachaikuichi

Come and learn the Quechua language!!!

Note for advisors and students:
There are no pre-requisites for LTAM Q-101, and freshmen are welcome; however, this option requires a deep interest in the peoples, language and culture of the Andes and adjacent lowlands of South America, and should be especially valuable for students who already have a knowledge of one of the other languages spoken in South America. Doctoral students can apply for the summer and year- long FLAS.

Social Worker Job Opportunity

Leading established non-profit medical research and healthcare organization seeks full-time Social Worker for kidney/pancreas pre-transplant program patients and families. Successful candidate will provide psychosocial evaluation, counseling and resource referral; work in collaboration with multi-disciplinary treatment team; participate in patient/family and staff orientation, education and in-service activities to promote understanding of the psychosocial impact of ESRD; document services in keeping with facility policies to meet Medicare and Quality Assurance REQUIREMENTS MSW, LCSW Required along with PC skills and 3-5 years experience in renal medicine dialysis.

For Immediate Consideration Contact: THE GENARD GROUP, INC. Anthony Johnson, Recruiter (212) 281-7332

A Study on Lesbian, Bisexual & Queer Latinas

Calling all Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer Latinas !!! for a research study on their experiences. The study is specifically focused on how Latinas negotiate their sexuality when it comes to family, immigration and building healthy relationships in the United States. I started this project because I am committed to increasing the visibility of these women in the academy and to developing work that centers women's experiences in order to increase our visibility and level of importance. I am currently looking for Latinas interested in participating in this very important work. All I would need is approximately 1 -2 hours of your time on a day of your choice where we can sit down and talk in confidence about your experiences. The interviews can be done in person or over the phone and I am offering participants $20.00 in compensation for their time. If you or anyone you know is interested in participating please contact me at your convenience by email at katie.acosta@uconn.edu or by phone at 860-933-8082. This study has been approved by the institutional review board at the University of Connecticut.

LEAD Courses

LEAD IU courses are open to all IU students! Also, they are great for student organization members to take together.
EDUC-U 495 courses are designed for all students, regardless of class standing. First year students can specifically take advantage of our Succeeding at IU course, with all other classes available for all students, including freshmen.

* Succeeding at IU: 1 credit, S. Veldkamp, First 8 weeks, Thursdays, 2-4 pm
* Your Role as a Leader in Society: 2 credits, C. Smyth, Full Semester, Wednesday s, 1:15-3 pm
* Diversity Issues: 2 credits, D. Stone, Full Semester, Thursdays, 1:15-3 pm
* Introduction to Civic Engagement: 1 credit, C. Rose, Second 8 weeks, Tuesdays, 1:15-3 pm
* Fast Track to Leadership: 1 credit, S. Veldkamp, Second 8 weeks, Thursdays, 2-4 pm
* Leadership Ethics: 2 credits, J. Shinn, Second 8 weeks, Tuesdays, 2-4:45 pm
* Leadership Essentials: 2 credits, S. Nagy, Second 8 weeks, Tuesdays, 3-5:45 pm
Please visit http://leadiu.indiana.edu for more information.

Bilingual Program Coordinator

Mother-Daughter Program, La Plaza, Inc.

La Plaza's mission is to serve, empower and integrate the Latino community. This program empowers middle school Latina girls to continue their education and gives mothers the tools to support their daughters? educational and personal development. Initiate and coordinate program at 3-4 schools; implement weekly groups for girls and monthly workshops for girls and their mothers, conduct home visits and plan field trips. Bachelors in social work, education or related field. Bilingual in English/Spanish. Send resume to Wendy Cervantes at wendy@laplaza-indy.org .

Study Abroad India

International Social Development
December Intersession
December 26, 2008 to January 15, 2009

Contact Person: Dr. Tracy Mims/1-662-902-7061 or 1-662-846-4407
tmims@deltastate.edu
Deadline to Register: October 1, 2008
Cost of Trip: 3,545.00 /undergraduate students
3,700.00 /graduate students
*Financial aid will cover all cost except $1,200.00. You are responsible for the $1,200.00 fee.

Package Includes: Airfare
Local Transportation
Food
Accommodation/20 day stay in India
Internet & Phone – Free on site
Medical services – Free on site
Bottled Water - Free on site