Friday, January 11, 2008

R100 Leadership Classes For Spring 2008

DID YOU KNOW....? IU students can earn an academic credit as they learn about leadership skills through active participation in programs and events through their student organizations and clubs
GET CREDIT FOR THE WORK YOU ARE ALREADY DOING!!!
The R100 Leadership courses are a practical way to learn and improve self-leadership and organizational leadership skills. These courses created by the Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies, parallel the students extra-curricular activities with a college credit.
The classes are 1 credit hour independent study.

The classes are offered to active members of student/community organizations and clubs.
* There is NO actual class time but only two flexible leadership speaker presentations to attend. Time spent planning, participating, and attending programs and events sponsored by the organization are the class time for the students.
* The course assignments are practical and easy to follow. They help enhance what students are already doing with their organizations or clubs.
* Students receive an academic credit for extra-curricular activities and work.
* The class is free if the student is taking less than 17 credit hours and there is no late registration fee.
Registration Deadline: January 24th, 2008
R100 Participant Leadership Development
This course helps students develop their self-leadership skills by participation in programs sponsored by their organization. All active members can sign up for this class.
R100 Organizational Leadership Development
This course helps students learn about and experience leadership skills that enhance group and organizational productivity. Members with an identifiable leadership role can sign up for this class.
The R100 CANNOT be registered through OneStart. For more information and sign up procedures please contact: Isaac Kinsey, Graduate Assistant at ikinsey@indiana.edu)'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status='';">

Humanity in Action Summer Fellowship Programs

Humanity in Action's 2008 Core Fellowship Programs in Denmark, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Poland, and the United States. These 5-week summer programs foster an ongoing, trans-Atlantic dialogue on domestic minority rights and diversity issues among university student leaders. Each Core Program is divided into two phases. During the first phase, Fellows meet with recognized leaders in human rights organizations, politicians, diplomats, philanthropists, journalists, scholars, and artists during three weeks of academic seminars, site visits, and discussion group activities. In the last two weeks of the program, the Fellows break into transnational teams to research and write reports that address past and present minority issues in the host countries. Since our programs focus on minority rights and diversity issues in the US and Europe, we are particularly interested in attracting minority students for our programs. Simply put, it is this diversity of perspectives and experiences that enable the vibrant discussions and personal growth that are absolutely critical to the success of our programs. Moreover, our programs offer a unique opportunity for students to work in a diverse, environment and to obtain the key intercultural skills that are becoming crucial in today's globalized job market. For more information or questions, contact:
Nicholas Farrell
HIA American Program Director
718 237-5774
www.humanityinaction.org

Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunity at the University of Maryland

This program is geared at rising juniors and seniors who are interested in pursuing a doctorate in the social, behavioral and economic sciences. All students are eligible; however, we highly encourage those from underrepresented populations (i.e. African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders) to apply. We expect 10-12 scholars to participate in the upcoming eight-week experience (from June 2 - July 25, 2008). Events and activities will include lab and research experiences, didactic science lectures, and opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and networking. Accepted students will be provided round-trip airfare, meals, room and board and a $2,700 stipend. The application deadline is February 15, 2008. Please refer them to our program website http://www.bsos.umd.edu/dean/summer.html or email us at sri@bsos.umd.edu.)'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status='';">

WALKOUT

January 16 ~ 7pm at La Casa

Movie description: America is a country built on equality and opportunity - but when equal opportunity is denied, it's time to fight back. That's exactly what a group of Chicano students did when they walked out of their East LA high schools in 1968, sending an unequivocal message to American educators and administrators that endures today. "You're talking about an event that really isn't known that well even though it's the largest high-school student demonstration that we've ever had in the United States of America," quote by Director Edward James Olmos. Co-sponsored by Latinos Unidos and La Casa.

Volunteers Needed at Shalom

KITCHEN VOLUNTEERS are needed to help prepare, serve and clean up after the breakfast and
lunch meals. We prefer a minimum of a two-hour shift commitment a week.

HOSPITALITY VOLUNTEERS work at the front desk, answer the telephone, take and distribute
messages and mail, provide referral information, register guests for showers, use of
laundry facilities, check item in and out of long and short-term storage. We prefer that
volunteer commit a minimum of one two hour shift a week and must attend hospitality
volunteer training. A criminal history check is also required.

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION AND HOSPITALITY VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Saturday, January 19th
Kitchen Volunteers: 12-2PM
Hospitality Volunteers: 12-4PM

Location: First United Methodist Church, 219 E. 4th Street

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Mediation Training on 2 weekends

The Community Justice and Mediation Center in Bloomington (CJAM, http://www.bloomington.in.us/~mediate/) will offer a 32-hour basic mediation training with 4 full day sessions on Saturday and Sunday, February 16-17 and March 1-2. The lead trainer will be Prof. Edwin Greenebaum of the IU Law School. The fee for the training will be $200 (very reasonable for trainings of this length); limited scholarships will be available for those who cannot afford the full fee. An application form is available on the website, under "conflict resolution training and education."
Students may choose to participate in the training for professional development, or to volunteer for CJAM.

We need your help! IU Tour Guide Program

We need your help! We are looking for well-rounded, accountable, and outgoing students who are interested in making a difference at Indiana University Bloomington. Please pass along the below information to any student who you feel meets this criteria. Thank you for your time and assistance!

The IU Tour Guides is a volunteer program run through the Indiana University Office of Admissions. 80 of IU's most exceptional students have the unique opportunity of welcoming thousands of prospective students and their families onto Bloomington's campus each year. IU Tour Guides lead one weekly tour, two special tours (geared towards high school groups/clubs) and two Saturday tours each semester. The guides are also expected to attend monthly meetings and one 4 -hour retreat per semester. The future of Indiana University is directly impacted by each tour guide as their volunteer efforts directly affect high school students' college decision. MAKE AN IMPACT ON INDIANA UNIVERSITY. APPLY TO BE AN IU TOUR GUIDE!!!

If you are interested in becoming a tour guide, please attend one of the following call out meetings:

Monday, January 14 at 7:00 pm in BU201

Tuesday, January 15 at 7:00 pm in WH004

Please email IUBTOURS@indiana.edu if you have any questions!

CAPS Groups To Be Offered Spring Semester, 2008

For more information call 855-5711

Graduate and Returning Students
Mondays, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Fridays, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
The Graduate and Returning Student Therapy Group is an interpersonal process group. This group will focus on students learning to improve their relationships with others and deepen their understanding of themselves in relationships. The group offers a safe place for members to share honest thoughts and feelings with one another about aspects of their ways of interacting. This is beneficial for those with issues of intimacy, depression, anxiety, or those who wish to develop deeper interpersonal relationships. This is an open ended group and students can join anytime provided there is space available.

Anger Management
Mondays, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
If you have gotten into trouble due to anger or are afraid that you will, this is the group for you. In this group, you will learn where anger comes from, what it means and what you can do to control it. This is an open ended group. Members may join at any time provided space is available.

Undergraduate Interpersonal
Wednesdays, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Often the personal issues that bring us to counseling have more to do with how we relate to others than we think. These groups will help members explore the relationship between their interpersonal style and their emotional well-being.Members will be encouraged to experiment with new behaviors, which can foster more meaningful connections with others and enhance emotional well-being. Participants in past undergraduate therapy groups have said that the following are some of the most helpful aspects of these groups: learning how I come across to others, learning that I’m not the only one with my kind of problems, receiving the support of others who can relate to my problems, learning to express my thoughts and feelings more openly/honestly.

Dissertation Support
Tuesdays, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
This group will focus on peer and emotional support, goal setting, and anxiety/stress management. This is an open group and students can join anytime provided there is space available.

Relaxation
3 sets of dates (see below)
The ability to relax our minds and bodies is one of the most useful tools that we can cultivate in our self-care toolbox. It has proven effectiveness in combating the effects of stress, anxiety, and numerous physical maladies. This three-week group will teach the basics of relaxation techniques and help participants practice them. Limited to 14 participants. First group offered on(Wednesdays) 1/30, 2/6 and 2/13 from 2:00-3:15 p.m. Second group offered on (Tuesdays) 2/19, 2/26, and 3/4 from 10-11:15 a.m. Third group will meet (Tuesdays) 4/1, 4/8, and 4/15 from 2:30-3:45 p.m.

Disordered Eating
Tuesdays, 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Are you struggling with food or body image? Join the Eating Concerns & Body Image Group. Any woman struggling with body image or eating issues is invited to join this group. Our group will provide a safe environment to meet with 5-8 other women who share similar difficulties with body image, binge eating, purging, restricting, laxative use, and over-exercise. Over the semester, this group will explore their eating habits, but also interpersonal difficulties that can contribute to eating problems such as stress, depression, family and other relationships, assertiveness, and expressing emotions. The goal of this group is to help women develop a deeper understanding of their eating and body issues and to establish new ways to challenge old habits. An initial consultation is necessary.

Women's Graduate and Returning Students
Thursdays, 12:30-2:00 p.m.
This group will focus on women’s issues specifically as they relate to interpersonal and romantic relationships, body image, self-esteem, empowerment, personal growth, and other personal development concerns. Throughout the group experience, women will be encouraged to share their goals and experiences with one another in a safe, confidential, and engaging environment. This group may also benefit women who are struggling with issues of intimacy, depression, anxiety, or those who wish to continue to develop a healthy female identity.

Staying Out Of Trouble
Fridays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Drug and alcohol use can have a number of unintended consequences. Sometimes students are aware of them, sometimes not. If you are interested in exploring your drug and alcohol use in this non judgmental atmosphere so you can better make up your own mind about the risks and benefits, please consider attending this group.

Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors
Tuesdays, 12:30-2:00 p.m.
This group will meet weekly during the spring semester and is open to undergraduate and graduate women and men who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The aim of this group is to provide a safe and therapeutic environment to explore some of the common problems associated with childhood sexual abuse. Some objectives are to help group participants share their secret and recognize that they are not alone, understand the current impact of this experience, and begin to work through and resolve feelings associated with their trauma and to make changes. Members may join at any time provided space is available.

Healing
Date/time/location to be announced
This group is open to black undergraduate and graduate women who have experienced sexual victimization prior to age 16. The goal of this group is to provide a safe and therapeutic environment to explore together the ways in which sexual victimization impacts one's life. Telling the secret, learning that one is not alone, and recognizing how the present is connected to the past are objectives for the group. The group experience with other black women will offer the opportunity to feel connection, hope, and support. For more information, contact SACS at 855-5711.

Women's Undergraduate Interpersonal
Tuesdays, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
This group will focus on undergraduate women’s issues specifically as they relate to interpersonal and romantic relationships, body image, self-esteem, empowerment, personal growth, and other personal development concerns. Throughout the group experience, women will be encouraged to share their goals and experiences with one another in a safe, confidential, and engaging environment. This group may also benefit women who are struggling with issues of intimacy, depression, anxiety, or those who wish to continue to develop a healthy female identity.

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

New Deadline for SWSA Apparel Sale

The SWSA has extended the deadline for apparel sales until this Friday, January 11th. You can drop off your order forms between 8am – 5pm at the School of Social Work. If you need an order form, we have extras on the library table.

Friday, January 4, 2008

Social Welfare History Group Essay Competition

The Social Welfare History Group (SWHG) is happy to announce its first history essay student scholarship award. The first place award is $300 and the second place award is $200. The awards will recognize historical research and scholarship. We invite papers for consideration.

The Social Welfare History Group first met in 1956. The organization continues to maintain an independent identity. Over its 50 years of existence, the Social Welfare History Group has consistently encouraged the teaching of history and the value of conducting historical research relevant to social work and social welfare through presentations at conferences and the publication of bibliographies, articles and dissertations. To learn more about the Social Welfare History Group visit http://depts.washington.edu/sswweb/swhg/index.html

Award winners will be announced at the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting. Papers submitted for this award can address a variety of topics from a historical perspective ranging from the history of social work education or domestic violence to a historical examination of child welfare or grandparenting. They can examine social work education, research, theory and/or practice. Papers are required to use primary data and must include adequate documentation. The papers should contribute to the knowledge base in social work and should further highlight historical research methodology as critical to social work practice, research and program/policy development.

Papers submitted for this essay contest must not be published (nor in-press) manuscripts and should not exceed twenty (20) pages in APA style.

We encourage authors to submit their papers via email by Friday May 2, 2008 (11:59 pm USA ET). The papers should be emailed to ibc9717@email.unc.edu

Iris Carlton-LaNey, Ph.D.

President

Social Welfare History Group

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

School of Social Work

SUMMER IN AMSTERDAM

Social Justice in the Netherlands, University of Amsterdam

July 3 – August 2, 2008

Six IU credits in “Conflict Resolution” and “Social Policy in the Netherlands

Directed by Stephanie Kane, IU Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Gender Studies

Application deadline: February 11

For more information see: www.indiana.edu/~overseas/flyers/amsterdam.html

Key points:

  • Live in the city’s center for one month on U of Amsterdam campus
  • Take 2, 3-credit courses:

Dutch Social Policy (drugs, prostitution, migration)

Conflict Resolution (from international perspective)

  • Credits can be assigned to ANTH, CJUS, GNDR, POLS-Y, or SPEA
  • 2 weekend excursions to other parts of the Netherlands
  • Some scholarships and loans available

Study Abroad in India-- Bangalore

July 10- August 10

Six IU credits in “Democracy and Governance in India” and “Law and Society in India

Taught by Arvind Verma, IU Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Director of India Studies Academic Program

Application deadline Feb. 4, 2008

For more information see http://www.indiana.edu/~overseas/flyers/bangalore.html

Key highlights of the Program

  • Live in Bangalore- India’s IT city
  • Interact with Students of India’s Top Law School
  • Earn 6 IU credits assigned to Criminal Justice, India Studies
  • Excursions to world heritage ruins of the city of Hampi
  • Visit the sea-resort of Mangalore and beautiful city of Mysore
  • Observe democratic participation in Panchayats

CBH 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
(01-01-2007)

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)
Mooresville (PHP Dept), IN Center (11-26-2007)

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

Youth & Philanthropy: Whatcha Kknow About That?

The Third Millennium Philanthropy & Leadership initiative & Indiana Campus Compact Presents "Youth & Philanthropy: Whatcha Kknow About That?"

A lecture by

Matthew Morton
Youth Advocate & Philanthropy Change Agent


Monday, February 4, 2008
10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
University Place Conference Center and Hotel
850 W. Michigan Street, Room 118
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-5189

The event is free and open to the public.
Seating is limited so please reply by Friday, January 25, 2008.

Register at http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/events/morton_lecture.aspx

SAMUEL HUNTINGTON PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM

SAMUEL HUNTINGTON PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM INVITES APPLICATIONS FROM GRADUATING COLLEGE SENIORS

http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10010216/nationalgridus

Deadline: February 15, 2008

The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides a $10,000 stipend for a graduating college senior to pursue one year of public service anywhere in the world. The award allows recipients to engage in a meaningful public service activity for a year before proceeding on to graduate school or a career. The award was created in honor of the late president and chief executive officer of the former New England Electric System, now National Grid (http://www.nationalgridus.com/ ). Applicants should develop a proposal for public service in the United States or abroad. The proposal may encompass any activity that furthers the public good. It can be undertaken by the student alone or working through established charitable, religious, educational, governmental, or other public service organizations. All graduating students from accredited colleges in the United States are invited to apply. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply but must be graduating from a U.S. college or university.

Math Help Sessions

Finite Help Sessions - M118, D116, D117, T102
Monday through Thursday
4:40–6:35 pm
Swain West 220

Math Learning Center - M014, M018, J111, J112, J113, M025, M026, M027, D116, D117
Swain East 340
Monday — Friday
9:00 am — 4:00 pm

Brief Calculus - M119, M120
Monday and Wednesday
4:40–6:35 pm
Ballantine Hall 344

Tuesday and Thursday
4:40–6:35 pm
Classroom Services C2 100

Mathematics courses - M014 through M212
Teter, Briscoe and Forest Quads
Sunday — Thursday
7:00 pm — 11:00 pm

Calculus Help Sessions - M211, M212, S212, M213
Monday through Thursday
4:40–6:35 pm
Kirkwood Hall 212

For more information: http://www.math.indiana.edu/programs/undergrad/mlc

Body and Soul Program Advocate

Body & Soul is a wellness program of the American Cancer Society that is designed especially for use by predominantly African American Churches. Advocates for local African American churches are needed to help implement this FREE program to improve the quality of life of each congregation. Volunteers are needed to deliver information to churches on January 21st in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. day. Duties should take approximately 1 hour or less. Minimum age is 18. For more information contact: Tricia Bock at 336-8423 or tbock@cancer.org
(www.cancer.org).

Indoor Winter Gardening

Volunteers will join Mother Hubbard's Cupboard and Rhino's for a session of artistic and practical winter garden activities. Volunteers will plant seeds in seeding trays, paint garden signs and create art for MHC's three gardening sites. All activities will take place at Rhino's between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 21st. Volunteers will reflect on the project while sharing a pizza lunch. All ages are welcome, but those under 12 years of age need to be accompanied by an adult. For more
information contact: Stephanie Solomon at 355-6843 or stephanie@mhcfoodpantry.org (www.mhcfoodpantry.org).

Childcare Facility Painters

Monroe County United Ministries needs volunteers to paint the interior walls of their childcare building on January 21st between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Volunteers will paint classrooms and the hallways, helping the building to stay bright and cheerful for the families and children served by MCUM. All supplies will be provided. Groups welcome! Minimum age is 18. For more information contact: Meri Reinhold at 339-3429 or mcum@bloomington.in.us (www.bloomington.in.us/~mcum).

Friday Free Family Market Volunteer

The Templeton-Shalom Family Resource Center's Free Family Market needs volunteers who want to help alleviate hunger in our community. Volunteers are needed to transform the Templeton Elementary School cafe into a food pantry every Friday during the school year between 1 and 3:45 p.m. Volunteers unload food delivery trucks, organize food and clothing donations and create a welcoming environment for Templeton student shoppers and community shoppers. All volunteers attend a pre-volunteer meeting and submit to a criminal background check. All
ages and families welcome! For more information contact: Lara Weaver at 330-7735 ext. 50117 or lweaver@mccsc.edu.