DePaul Weekly Service and Justice Bulletin : October 31, 2003

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In This Issue:

Local Events/Activities

1. Critical Mass Bike Ride - Oct. 31

   
   When: Fri, October 31. Meet at 5:30 pm
   Where: Daley Plaza.
   Info: www.chicagocriticalmass.org
   
   

2. Whose Business is it Anyway? - Nov. 01

   
   Description: Ethical Decision-Making and Community Transformation" with Barbara Ley Toffler, author of "FinalAccounting: Ambition, Greed, and the Fall of Arthur Andersen" discussing gentrification.
   
   When: Nov. 1, 1:30 pm
   
   Where:
   Breasted Hall, University of Chicago
   1155 E. 58th Street.
   
   Tickets: $8 in advance or $10 at the door.
   
   Notes: Scholarships are available - please register in advance. Register/purchase tickets by Oct. 24. Sponsored by the Chicago Theological Seminary.
   
   Info: 773.322.0220 or lyork@ctschicago.edu
   
   

3. Palestinian Christians Solidarity Festival - Nov. 01

   
   Description: acquaint people with the lives and concerns of Palestinian Christian Churches, Schools and Medical Facilities and to suggest ways they can be of support - spiritual, humanitarian and financial. There will be displays of information about the Lutheran churches, schools and medical facilities in Palestine, videos, Middle East food, Palestinian Christian made handicrafts for sale and a short program of Palestinian-American personal stories, dramatic readings, dance, liturgies and advocacy opportunities. People of all faiths welcome.
   
   Starts: November 01, 2003 12:00 PM
   
   Ends: 3:00 PM
   
   Where:
   St. Elias Arabic Christian Church at Immanuel Lutheran Church
   1500 W. Elmdale
   
   Sponsor: Metro Chicago Synod Working Group on the Middle East mideastwgchgo@aol.com
   
   

4. "Winners and Losers in a War Economy,"- Nov. 01

   
   Description: Speak with with Chicago Alderman Joe Moore and Danny Muller of Voices in the Wilderness.
   
   When: Sat, November 1 - 4 pm,
   
   Where: Pilgrim Congregational Church, 460 Lake, Oak Park.
   
   Sponsor: Oak Park Coalition for Truth & Justice.
   
   Info: 708.660.0948 or www.opctj.org
   
   

5. Teach-In on War and Health- Nov. 01

   
   Description: Featured Speakers: Doug Rokke, Former Army Physicist and Head of US Army Battlefield Clean Up Operations in Kuwait after Gulf War I. Kathy Kelly, Peace Activist and Founder of Voices in the Wilderness, Visited Iraq 20 times since 1996 and provides eloquent witness to the suffering of the Iraqi people under sanctions, war and the current military occupation. Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003. Calvin Turner (invited), Vietnam Veteran, Anti-War Activist in the Army during that war, anti-racist activist and retired hospital worker.
   
   When: Sat, November 1 - 8 am-4 pm
   
   Where:
   UIC College of Nursing
   845 S Damen (between Polk and Taylor streets) or Medical Center stop on Blue Line El (Forest Park).
   
   Sponsors: Health and War Discussion
   
   Group Medical Campus; Physicians for Social Responsibility; The North Suburban Peace Initiative
   
   

6. Film: "Baghdad On/Off," Nov. 01 & 02 -

   
   Description: a strange documentarythat doubles as a bizarre, comic road movie in pre-war Iraq. Iraqi filmmakerSaad Salman has been living in Paris for more than twenty-five years after having fled from the regime because of his political opinions. When he receives word than his mother was seriously ill, he decides to return to Iraq to visit her. BaghdadOn/Off is an extraordinary road movie that shows not just misery, but also leaves room for music, songs, and parties.
   
   When: Nov 1 and 2 8 pm.
   
   Where: Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N. Clark Street (2002, 86 mins., video, Iraq/France)
   
   Co-presented by: Chicago Media Action and Chicago Filmmakers.
   
   Info: 773.293.1447
   
   

7. Campus Anti-War Network National Conference Nov.01 & 02

   
   Chicago location tba.
   
   Info: www.antiwarnetwork.org
   
   

8. "Hidden in Plain Sight"- Nov.02

   
   Description: a documentary film on US policy in Latin America and the School of the Americas.
   
   When: Sun, November 2
   
   Where:
   New World Resource Center
   1300 N. Western.
   
   Info: 773.274.8979 or www.hiiddeninplainsight.org
   
   

9. International Human Rights Day - Nov.03

   
   Description: Meeting to plan an event on International Human Rights Day (Dec. 10). Meeting, hosted by Chicago Peace Pledge.
   
   When: Mon, November 3 -, will be at 6-8 pm
   
   Where: 2502 W. Division.
   
   Info: mpwr2502@earthlink.net
   
   

10. Concerned Black Students Presents Rhyme and Reason Open Mic - Nov. 4

    
    When: Tues. Nov. 4
    
    For more Info or to Sign up : Eonepoet5@hotmail.com
    
    Note: All poets, emcees and singers are welcome to sign up
    
    

11. Rock the Vote - Nov.04

    
    Description: ET, CNN and Rock the Vote are teaming up to produce a Democratic presidential candidates forum with young voters, called AMERICA ROCKS THE VOTE. This is the first-ever young voter presidential candidate debate.RTV encourages organizations and individuals to sponsor watch parties for the candidate forum.
    
    When : November 4, from 7-8:30pm
    
    You can download a watch party kit at: http://www.rockthevote.com/rtv_cnn_wparty.php
    
    

12. Israel's Road to Peace: Current and Future Directions Nov. 04

    
    Description: With member of Knesset Amram Mitzna, former Mayor of Haifa and Labor Party Candidate for Prime Minister, 30 year veteran of the Israel Defense Forces with the rank of Major General and co-founder of the Council for Peace and Security, and Marcia Freedman, President, Brit Tzedek v'Shalom, The Jewish Alliance for Justice and Peace.
    
    Starts: November 04, 2003 12:00 PM
    
    Where:
    The John Marshall Law School
    315 S. Plymouth Court
    Room 200
    773-583-5747
    chicago@btvshalom.org
    
    

13. "Understanding Critical Times in the Korean Peninsula:Toward a Permanent Peace,"- Nov. 04

    
    Description: a public educational forum featuring Wooksik Cheong from the Civil Network for a Peaceful Korea, Seoul; Bruce Cumings,Center for East Asian Studies, University of Chicago; and Becky Belcore, Young Koreans United, Chicago.
    
    When : Nov. 04 6 pm,
    Where: North Park University, Carlson Tower C-13, 3225 W. Foster Avenue.
    
    Presented by the Crossroads Fund and the Korean American Resource & Cultural Center
    
    

14. School of Americas - Nov. 05

    
    Description: Fr. Ray Bourgeois will discuss the School of the Americas
    
    When: Wed, November 5 - at 7 pm,
    
    Where: DePaul University Lincoln Park Campus Schmidt Academic Center.
    
    Info:: ilsoaw@yahoogroups.com
    
    

15. Howard Dean Meet - Ups - Nov. 05

    
    Description: Howard Dean Meet-ups occur on the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm. The following location will be hosting a meet-up on Wednesday November 5th.
    
    http://dean2004.meetup.com/
    
    Goose Island Brewpub (Free Parking!)
    1800 N. Clybourn Ave
    Chicago IL
    
    Sidetrack
    3349 N. Halsted St.
    Chicago IL
    
    Heartland Cafe
    7000 North Glenwood
    Chicago IL
    
    Black Rock
    3614 N. Damen Ave.
    Chicago IL
    
    Bar Louie
    5500 South Shore Dr
    Chicago IL
    
    Buzz Cafe
    905 S. Lombard
    Oak Park IL
    
    HotHouse
    31 E. Balbo
    Chicago, IL
    
    Borders Books & Music
    150 North State St.
    Chicago IL
    
    Caribou Coffee
    423 N. Harlem Ave
    Oak Park IL
    
    Bamboo Blue
    18147 Harwood Ave
    Homewood IL
    
    Eclecticity
    3162 North Clark St.
    Chicago IL
    
    

16. Reflections on Human Rights... - Nov. 05

    
    Description: Betsy Amin-Arsala, American-born wife of Afghanistan's vice-president, will lead the discussion.
    
    When:. Nov. 5, 12:15 p.m Where: 23 E. Jackson Blvd, Law Library.
    
    For information or required reservations call (312)-362-5919.
    
    

17. "Andersonville Neighbors for Peace: Against U.S. Occupation of Iraq," - Nov.06

    
    Description: a video this spring's Andersonville rally and march agains the occupation of Iraq. CAN-TV students collaborated to produce thisfilm about one community's activism against the war.
    
    When: Thur, November 6 - 10:30 pm on CAN TV,cable channel 21 in Chicago.
    
    For more info: Eric Torres Alvarez, solovaya@netzero.net
    
    

18. Cuba's Struggle Against Terrorism and the Five U.S.-Held Cuban Political Prisoners - Nov. 07

    
    Description: Five Cubans were sentenced to long prison terms in the U.S. for monitoring right-wing terrorist groups in Miami. Their only "crime" was reporting on these groups' planned terrorist activities against Cuba. The 5, who never harmed anyone or possessed classified information, were framed up on fabricated espionage charges and convicted in Miami. Andrés Gomez, National Committee to Free the Five Jim Fennerty, President, Chicago National Lawyers Guild
    
    When: Friday, November 7 - 7:00 p.m.
    
    Where:
    DePaul University
    Schmitt Academic Center, Room 154
    2320 N. Kenmore
    (one block south of Fullerton, one block west of Sheffield, just a short walk from the Fullerton red line stop)
    
    Sponsored by: Chicago Committee to Free the Cuban 5, Chicago Cuba Coalition, National Lawyers Guild, Chicago Chapter,Chicago Caravan Committee, Chicago Youth United.
    
    For more info: 312-663-0527; Stan Smith 773-376-7521, uscubachi@hotmail.com
    
    

19. A Night of Revolutionary Hip-Hop and Poetry- Nov. 08

    
    Description: No more war on the world! Featuring M.C. Tara Betts, D.J. Man-O-Wax, the Primeridan, Family Tree, Daily Plannet, Lomos Marad, the Fly Fisherman, and the Five Hundred Nations. ALL AGES SHOW. $5 w/flyer, $8 at door.
    
    Starts: November 08, 2003 8:00 PM
    
    Where:
    Buddy
    1542 N. Milwaukee Ave.
    
    Sponsor: Not In Our Name 773-430-4688 nionysn@yahoo.com http://chicagonotinourname.net
    
    

20. What Americans should know about the Occupation of Palestine- Nov. 08

    
    Description:A public presentation featuring Rev. Sandra Olewine. Rev. Olewine works primarily at the Internatof the Christmas Lutheran Church, where she assists in the Center's development of education programs, including the Christian Palestinian youth leadership development program. Her direct experiences document not only the harsh realities of life under military occupation, but the strength and resiliency of Palestinian society under conditions of extreme stress.
    
    Starts: November 08, 2003 3:00 PM
    
    Where:
    Oak Park Library
    834 Lake Street
    Oak Park
    
    Sponsor:American Friends Service Committee
    
    Contact: Jennifer Bing-Canar 312-427-2533
    
    

21. "On the Road to Abolition: Stop All Executions."- Nov. 08

    
    Description:National convention of the Campaign to End the Death Penalty. Registration $45 (add $10 for optional Saturday night dinner).
    
    Starts: November 08, 2003 12:00 AM
    
    Ends: November 09, 2003
    
    Where:
    Oriental Institute
    1155 E. 58th Street
    773-955-4841
    www.nodeathpenalty.org
    
    

22. Community Renewal SocietyAnnual Meeting and State of Race & Poverty Conference- Nov. 08

    
    Description: Inmate Re-entry: hundreds of thousands of inmates, having served their time, are expected to re-enter society in the next year. How can we prepare to meet their needs?
    
    KEYNOTE: The Honorable Danny K. Davis, U. S. Congress
    
    When:Saturday, November 8, 200 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    
    Where:
    Covenant United Church of Christ
    1130 East 154th Street
    South Holland, IL
    
    CONTACT: Selma G. Brown (312) 673-3812.
    
    

23. Benefit for Communities of El Salvador- Nov.09

    
    Description: Join us for an evening of LIVE music, food, drink, dancing, and fun! * Silent Auction* Raffle Prizes*Special Guest Performance from LOS MAYAS! 100% of proceeds will be donated to communities in El Salvador visited by the delegation.
    
    When: Sunday, November 9, 2003
    
    Where: Agape House (UIC) 1046 W. Polk St.
    
    Tickets: $10 (students) and $15 (general admission)
    
    Note: Doors open at 7 p.m
    
    

24. Dave Lippman - Nov. 09

    
    Description:A comedy benefit for the Chicago Coalition Against War & Racism and the National Lawyers Guild, legal defenders of the 800 people illegally imprisoned March 20th anti-war protest at the start of the U.S. invasion of Iraq.
    
    Starts: November 09, 2003 2:00 PM
    
    Ends: 5:00 PM
    
    Where:
    HotHouse
    55 E. Balboa
    2nd floor
    
    Sponsor:Chicago Coalition Against War & Racism 888-471-0874 CCAWR@aol.com ChicagoAntiWar.org

Volunteer & Community Partnership Opportunities

1. Community Literacy in our Community (CLIC)

   
   Description: CLIC promotes, tutors, and teaches computer literacy amongst economically disadvantaged members in order to raise awareness and bridge the Digital Divide.
   
   When: Wednesday, 9:30 -11:45
   
   Meet at: DePaul Student Center Rm 311 to St. Jospheinum School
   
   Erik Lopez, rogotico@yahoo.com
   Vikram Havalod, VIK08@aol.com
   
   

2. Spanish Interpreters - Nov. 04

   
   Description: West Leyden High School in need of some volunteer interpreters for our Parent/Teacher Conferences because the majority of our students' families speak Spanish.
   
   When: November 4th from 1p.m. to 5p.m. and 6p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
   
   Where: 1000 N. Wolf Rd. in Northlake.
   
   If any students are interested in volunteering they can call or email at Catherine O'Rourke 847-451-3142 corourke@leyden212.org
   
   

3. FOOD FOR FRIENDS

   
   Description: On Monday and Saturday, Church of Our Saviour serves hot lunches to homeless people. The guests arrivebetween 10:30 and 12 and are served at noon.
   
   Opportunities: to help prepare and serve.
   
   When :
   Preparation usually beginsaround 9 am.
   Servers stand ready promptly at noon.
   
   Contact:
   The Rev. Irene C. Jones
   Church of Our Saviour
   530 West Fullerton Pkwy
   Chicago, IL 60614
   (773) 549-3832
   
   

4. Amigos de las Américas

   
   Description: Amigos essentially places its volunteers in communities with one or two other partners with the task of facilitating one primary project such as latrine construction, fuel-efficient stove building, or more recently, summer day camps for children and youth to encourage creative expression as well as environmental awareness. After this primary project, the volunteers are free to develop whatever other projects they and the community determine to be beneficial to the development of the community as a whole.
   Amigos provides a unique opportunity of intense language immersion that has profoundly enhanced my Spanish conversational skills that would otherwise not have occurred by simply attending modern language courses.
   Amigos promotes the empowerment of youth as well as engenders responsibility and independence within its volunteers. I truly believe that the majority of Amigos volunteers are trained and gain the experience that creates responsible, independent young leaders in this world in order to provide all of us a more sustainable future.
   
   Contact:
   ˇADELANTE Chicago!
   An urban chapter of Amigos de las Américas
   David E Braden, Secretary
   david@adelantechicago.org
   tel. 773.248.7670
   
   

5. Volunteer For Dean

   
   Description: come to the Iowa Quad Cities and volunteer for Dean. Dean and Gephardt are running neck-and-neck in Iowa and things are heating up. We are only 3 hours from Chicago. Free Room and Board will be providedif you agree to help. You can come anytime, for as long as you'd like. Wewill find a place for you to stay. A full week in December, while school isout would be optimum. If you have a town or city of particular interest,please let Alta know, she will do her best to get you there.
   Volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to: phone banking, door knocking, data entry, delivering yard signs, making signs, Spanish translation, writing letters to Iowans (which you could also do from home - we're looking for teachers to write and talk to teachers, students to write and talk to students, that kind of thing).
   
   Please contact:
   Alta Price
   altaprice@mailblocks.com
   (mailblocks requires responding to an authentication message - it cuts down on her SPAM)
   563-421-1140 (work - it's fine to call me here)
   563-332-5051 (home- do not assume I got the message if you leave it with a child)

State & National Events/Activities

1. Educating for Citizenship Conference (Dec 4)

   
   December 4
   Special Pre-Conference Program sponsored by Service-Learning Colorado, Colorado Department of Education, December 4 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Come and experience innovative K-12 programs that link civics, history and service-learning such as: We the People, World Affairs Challenge, Facing History and Ourselves, Project Citizen and more. Download registration form at http://www.lawanddemocracy.org/lawconfsp.html.
   
   For more information, contact Mary Vigil at vigil_m@cde.state.co.us
   
   December 5
   The 19th Annual Educating for Citizenship Partnership Conference features 20 concurrent sessions providing content updates, resources, and lessons. This year's conference includes several pre-conference opportunities. Register by November 15, 2003. For more information, call 303-778-0756 or email Erica at young@lawanddemocracy.org. Visit the Center for Education in Law and Democracy at http://www.lawanddemocracy.org.
   
   Where: South East Denver Marriott Denver, Colorado

New Resources

1. $100,000 in Grants for Service Projects

   
   Youth Service America's annual National Youth Service Day - the largest service event in the world- is next Apr. 16-18. YSA and State Farm Companies Foundation are offering 100 grants of $1000 each to youngsters, teachers, and school-based service -learning coordinators .
   
   For an application send a self - addressed , stamped envelope to :
   Good Neighbor Service - Learning Award c/o Written Request,
   Youth Service America Suite 200
   1101 15th St. N.W. Washington D.C.
   
   www.ysa.org/nysd
   Application Deadline : Dec. 8, 2003
   
   

2. HUD Urban Fellows Program (Dec 17)

   
   Description: The Office of University Partnerships in the US Department of Housing and Urban Development is pleased to announce the availability of $550,000 in funds for the Urban Scholars Fellowship Program. The purpose of this program is provide encouragement to new scholars to undertake research now, and throughout their careers, on research topics of interest to HUD. Up to $55,000 will be awarded to each grantee.
   
   Eligible Applicants: Ph.D. recipients who have an academic appointment at an institution of higher education and have received their Ph.D. degrees no earlier than January 1, 1998.
   
   Application Deadline: December 17, 2003
   
   Matching Requirements: University support in terms of course load reductions, indirect costs waived, space, etc. is required.
   
   For more details, visit http://www.oup.org
   
   The topics of interest include:
   
   Strengthening Communities. This strategic goal seeks to improve economic conditions in distressed communities; make communities more livable; end chronic homelessness; and mitigate housing conditions that threaten health.
   
   Promoting Participation of Grass-Roots Faith-Based and Other Community-Based Organizations. Through this strategic goal, HUD seeks to reduce regulatory barriers to participation by grass-roots faith-based and other community-based organizations; conduct outreach to inform potential partners of HUD opportunities; expand technical assistance resources deployed to grassroots faith-based and other community-based organizations; and encourage partnerships between grass-roots faith-based and other community-based organizations and HUDs traditional
   
   Improving Housing Conditions in Colonias. HUD is seeking to improve housing conditions for families living in Colonias. Colonias means any identifiable, rural community that: is located within 150 miles of the border between the United States and Mexico; is determined to be a Colonia on the basis of objective need criteria including lack of potable water supply, lack of adequate sewerage systems, and lack of decent, safe, sanitary, and accessible housing.
   
   

3. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

   
   The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces a request for proposals to implement mentoring programs in the arts for individuals with disabilities. This project is supported by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs and the National Endowment for the Arts. Proposals must be received by Monday, December 15, 2003, may include a request for up to $15,000 in support, and are for projects to be executed between February 2004 and December 2004.
   
   Mission: To support arts and arts service organizations in creating experiential education opportunities through mentoring for individuals with disabilities interested in pursuing careers in the arts.
   
   CAIM Project Intent: Arts or arts service organizations will offer individuals with disabilities, who are interested in exploring or advancing their professional careers in the arts, the opportunity to learn in a professional arts or arts service environment and be mentored by a working arts professional. CAIM projects will create opportunities for the individual with a disability to participate in professional development opportunities, career advancement opportunities and build on experiences which enhance and advance their potential for future competitive employment in a career in the arts. Mentorships can be in any field of the arts including but not limited to:
   
   · Administrative: development, marketing, education, advertising, human resources, archivist, information systems/technology, retail operations, special events, box office and programming.
   · Production: stage management, stage crew, construction, directing, choreographing, writing, design, and museum practices including research, collections, management, exhibit design and conservation.
   · Design/Arts: visual arts, exhibitions, facility design, costuming, sets, props, lights, sound, painting, film, graphics and multi-media.
   · Performance: dancer, actor and musician.
   
   Qualifying Arts Organizations must:
   
   · Be a tax-exempt non-profit 501-(C)-3 arts organization, arts service organization, or a state/local government arts organization or agency.
   · Identify a full-time employee of the organization to mentor the individual with a disability.
   · Select a qualified individual with a disability to be mentored (definition of "qualified" below).
   · Complete and return an application including a budget which accounts for the amount requested.
   · Organizations may request up to $15,000 in support for a CAIM project. No matching funds are required but organizations are encouraged to supplement their CAIM project with other funds.
   · Experiential education mentoring projects may be up to nine months long but must be at least one semester long (approx. 4 months), 15 to 40 hours a week, and occur between February 2004 and December 2004.
   · Submit an interim report and a final report and complete the project by December 31, 2004.
   
   Qualifying Individuals With A Disability:
   Organizations may consider people of all ages (18 years or older).
   Non-students with disabilities must:
   
   · Be at least 18 years of age.
   · Have a documented disability.*
   · Be a U.S. Citizen or have a right to work permit.
   · Have three years successful work and/or training experience in the arts.
   · Have demonstrated experience in the arts.
   
   Or
   
   Students with disabilities must:
   
   · Be undergraduate or graduate students in any field of study, or be within 2 years of graduation.
   · Have a documented disability.*
   · Be a U.S. Citizen or have a right-to-work permit.
   · Have demonstrated experience in the arts.
   
   * Documentation of a disability includes, but is not limited to, a letter or other documentation from a vocational rehabilitation agency, college or university office of disability services or a physician.
   
   Eligible activities for funding:
   Eligible activities for funding include but are not limited to:
   
   · stipends for the individual with a disability;
   · auxiliary aids and accommodations necessary for the individuals successful participation in the mentorship program;
   · professional conferences and professional development workshop registration fees;
   · expenses for recruitment; and
   · up to 10% of the overall award for general administrative support.
   
   Ineligible activities for funding:
   Commercial (for-profit) enterprises or activities are not eligible for awards under this program. Ineligible activities include but are not limited to:
   
   · purchasing general office equipment, computers and computer hardware, cameras and video equipment;
   · building modifications or renovations;
   · relocation costs;
   · tuition expenses;
   · rehabilitation, medical or therapeutic expenses;
   · stipends for the mentor;
   · production costs such as space rental, costumes, sets, props, paint, brushes, and other supplies to produce/make/build a piece of art.
   
   HOW TO APPLY:
   
   Email your request for an application to: access@kennedy-center.org Be sure to include "CAIM Application Request" in the subject field, and please indicate whether the application should be emailed with an attachment (PDF file), faxed or mailed to you.
   
   DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS
   
   Completed applications must be received by close of business on December 15, 2003 and may be submitted by:
   
   U.S. Postal Service Mail:
   Accessiblity Program
   The Kennedy Center
   P.O. Box 10808
   Arlington, Virginia 22210
   
   Federal Express or UPS:
   DO NOT send regular mail to this address, it will be delayed.
   
   Accessiblity Program
   The Kennedy Center
   2700 F Street, NW
   Washington, D.C. 20566
   All applicants will be notified of final selections by January 30, 2004.
   
   FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
   The John F. Kennedy Center Accessibility Program by:
   Phone: (202) 416-8727
   TTY: (202) 416-8728
   Email: access@kennedy-center.org
   
   

4. Free CBO Partner Manual

   
   ServeMinnesota! and the Minnesota Department of Education are proud to announce the release of Partner Power and Service-Learning: Manual for Community-Based Organizations to Work with Schools. By Rich Cairn. (2003). 25 pages.
   
   Supported by a Community-Based Learn and Serve grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service.
   
   Partner Power is one of the very few resources designed to aid the community partners for school-aged service-learning -- the people who place and supervise students in their organizations. Partner Power offers these community-based organizations a basic introduction, step-by-step instructions for getting started, strategies for quality programming, and more.
   
   To download this free manual as a pdf file:
   Go to: http://www.serveminnesota.org
   Click on the "Programs" button at the top of the screen.
   Click on the "Service Learning" button on the left.
   Click on "2003 Community-Based Learn and Serve."
   Click on "CBO Manual Part I" and "CBO Manual Part II" at bottom of page.
   
   

5. National Commission Seeks to Reward Faculty for Linking Scholarship to Community Concerns

   
   For more information, contact Jen Kauper-Brown at 206-543-7954 or jenbr@u.washington.edu, or visit http://futurehealth.ucsf.edu/ccph/kellogg3.html
   
   Community-Campus Partnerships for Health has been funded by the WK Kellogg Foundation to convene a Commission on Community-Engaged Scholarship in the Health Professions to take a leadership role in creating a more supportive culture and reward system for health professional faculty involved in community-based participatory research, service-learning and other forms of "community-engaged scholarship."
   
   Many prominent national organizations, including the Institute of Medicine in its 2002 reports on the future of public health, are calling upon health professional schools and academic health centers to be more responsive to their communities. A frequently cited barrier, however, to sustained faculty involvement in community-based teaching, research and service is the risk associated with trying to achieve promotion and tenure. Barbara Sabol, Program Director with the WK Kellogg Foundation, explains that, "the WK Kellogg Foundation has long made a significant investment in programs and policies that advance community-based public health. Unfortunately, the predominant paradigm of faculty incentives in our nation's health professional schools runs counter to the Foundation's focus on engaged institutions. This work is designed to provide the leadership and practical tools that are needed to reward faculty for linking their scholarship to community needs and concerns." A more supportive culture and reward system for health professional faculty involved in community-engaged scholarship is key to having them generate new knowledge about the social and ecologic determinants of health, educate a new generation of public health professionals who are prepared to effect change, and contribute to improved public health.
   
   The Commission seeks to elevate the discussion around the issue of community-engaged scholarship by disseminating reports on key issues such as the rationale for community-engaged scholarship and recommendations for peer review criteria and processes; and implementing strategies to influence support for community-engaged scholarship through such means as engaging key stakeholder groups, writing editorials and making presentations. The Commission is comprised of a diverse group of leaders from academic institutions, professional associations, community-based organizations, philanthropy and government who bring a wealth of relevant experience, knowledge and connections combined with a desire for change. A complete listing of Commission members appears below.
   
   In addition to the Commission, the initiative also includes the development and dissemination of tools that health professional faculty and promotion and tenure committees can use to better understand, document, and assess community-engaged scholarship. The toolkit will include specific guidance for faculty on planning for and navigating the promotion and tenure process; examples of faculty portfolios; suggested methods for documenting and assessing community-engaged scholarship; guidance to community partners for how they can play a meaningful role in the process; and a directory of funding sources for community-engaged scholarship.
   
   Community-Campus Partnerships for Health (CCPH) welcomes suggestions of key articles, reports, people and programs that should be considered for this project. Questions, comments, citations or full-text materials may be directed to program coordinator, Jen Kauper-Brown, by e-mail: jenbr@u.washington.edu, by phone: 206/543-7954, or by mail: UW Box 354809, Seattle, WA 98195-4809.
   
   Project updates and reports will be posted on the CCPH website as they become available: ttp://futurehealth.ucsf.edu/ccph/kellogg3.html
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Jobs & Internships

1. Fun Holiday Temp Job !

   
   Description: Children's Memorial Hospital is looking for help organizing and transporting numerous holiday toy donations during the month of December. You will serve as a holiday "elf" behind the scenes, helping to prepare a happy holiday for the patients.
   
   Requirements: You must be physically able to move heavy loads of toys, and available for the entire month of December, including Dec. 24 until 2 p.m. and Dec. 26
   
   Hours: 20 hours a week including one weekend day each week
   
   Call: Teri Foster 773-880-6018
   
   

2. Harvard University seeks to hire an Assistant Director of International Programs

   
   Description: Assist and advise students in all aspects of studying abroad. Share responsibility for management of administrative and recordkeeping systems. Research and identify opportunities for highly talented students, with special responsibility for summer programs. Research and serve as source for information on funding sources. Assist in development of new initiatives including exchanges and summer programs. With Director and other staff, manage communication with students on-campus and abroad, develop print and webmaterials, workshops and information sessions. Develop outreach activities in residences and with student groups, and participate in development of a strategy for promoting international study across campus. Work with academic departments on transfer of credit and development of opportunities for undergraduate students, and otherrelated matters. Participate in the development of new projects and programs. Additional duties and projects as necessary. Required Education, Experience, Skills Graduate degree. At least three years experience in field of international education. Successful record of advising and working with talented and motivated undergraduates. Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and other members of academic community. Demonstrated organizational skills; ability to set up efficient management systems. Proficiency in office technologies, including spreadsheet, database and web-editing programs, and effective use of internet. Experience with program research, development and implementation, and understanding of budgetary issues. Experience studying abroad, or working or participating in significant volunteer activities abroad. Communicative competence in a foreign language and demonstrated appreciation for foreign languages, cultures. Excellent writing and communication skills Enthusiasm for the value of educational experience abroad for undergraduates, a high level of energy in implementingagenda, and the capacity to develop and implement new initiatives.
   
   Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. To apply for the position electronically, use Harvard's web site http://jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/search_req the position requisition number is 18417. If for some reason this is impossible, send a hard copy of your resume and cover letter to the address below.
   
   Jane Edwards
   Director of International Programs
   University Hall Ground Floor South
   Harvard University
   Cambridge MA 02138
   617 384 7521
   cell: 617 953 6605
   fax: 617 496 2563
   
   

3. Live-In Resident Tutor, A Better Chance

   
   Description: INTERESTED IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN KIDS' LIVES WHILE LIVING RENT-FREE?
   
   JOB OPENING: Live-in Resident Tutor for A Better Chance / Strath Haven program in Swarthmore, PA. Caring, mature individual to share tutoring and academic counseling for 8 talented, minority high school students during the school year. Room and board provided. Housing is available year round. Communication, problem solving, and mentoring skills important.
   
   If you are interested please email Bob Schachner - judybob4@comcast.net
   
   

4. Regional Director AustraLearn: North American Center for Australian Universities

   
   ************************************************************************ AustraLearn is a non-profit 501c3 organization providing opportunities for study in Australia and New Zealand and a comprehensive admissions and enrollment office. Currently in its 13th year, AustraLearn facilitates direct enrollment for both semester and year study abroad at 22universities in Australia and New Zealand. AustraLearn also offers summer short course programs, internships, and full degree opportunities. The AustraLearn main office is located in Denver, Colorado.
   
   Position: Regional Director
   Location: Denver, Colorado or regional placement
   Start Date: December 10, 2003 (negotiable)
   
   Position Responsibilities:
   The Regional Director position at AustraLearn is part of the University Relations division and reports to the Executive Director. This position is responsible for the marketing of AustraLearn programs to North American universities including both advisors and students within a particular geographic area. Our Regional Directors act as primary contact for university study abroad advisors/directors, with responsibility for quality service and support to all relationships; primary focus on development and expansion of existing, as well as new, partnerships in study abroad. Specifically, this position requires an experienced professional who will operate independently and proactively with advisors, students and staff. We encourage participation in the nationwide and local international education organizations like NAFSA and the Forum. The AustraLearn team of Regional Directors work collectively on development; supporting the organizational mission and developing new programs and opportunities.
   
   Required Skills and Qualifications:
   * Bachelor's Degree. Masters preferred.
   * Previous experience studying, traveling, working, or volunteering abroad. Prefer experience in Australia and New Zealand.
   * At least 5 years in the field of International Education either with another program or within a university environment.
   * Demonstrated desire to serve in the field of international education as evidenced by involvement with other related organizations, presentations, or service in the community.
   * Strong written and oral communication skills
   * Demonstrated interpersonal skills
   * High level of integrity and dependability in a non-structured work environment.
   * Commitment to an extensive travel schedule
   * Proficient computer skills are required, including knowledge of Microsoft Office package - Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook
   
   Salary/Compensation:
   Competitive salary with full medical, dental, and 403B retirement benefit. Other benefits offered based on term of employment. This is a permanent full-time position but can be negotiated to an 11-month contract.
   
   Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Cynthia Banks, via fax at 303-446-5955, via email at cbanks@australearn.org or mail to 12050 N. Pecos Street, Suite 320, Westminster, Colorado 80234.
   
   Submission deadline is November 10, 2003.
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   note: please use cbanks@australearn.org for email correspondence

Miscellaneous

1. Gleitsman Foundation 2004 Citizen Activist Award (Nov 12)

   
   The 2004 Citizen Activist Award will honor those who have struggled to improve K-12 public education in order to give each child the basic education necessary to succeed in our fast-changing world. The foundation seeks activists who recognize the urgent necessity of providing to all children the basic education required in the world in which we live. The honorees will share $100,000 and each will receive a specially commissioned sculpture designed by Maya Lin, creator of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, DC. The award is not presented posthumously, nor is it granted to groups or organizations. Nomination deadline: November 12, 2003.
   
   http://www.gleitsman.org/citizen/nomination.html
   
   

2. Fair Trade Coffee

   
   Bad news! Starbucks, which provides the coffee that so many of us love and adore, appears to have changed its company policy around serving Fair Trade certified coffee in Chicago.
   
   Fair Trade certification assures a decent price ($1.26/lb minimum) to the world's 25 million small coffee farmers and coffee farmer cooperatives that meet fair trade production criteria.
   
   CRLN members have been under the impression that Starbucks, the target of so much scorn by globalization activists, is eager to find ways to promote itself as a fair trade global citizen. Commitment to Fair Trade certified coffee is a positive way to do so. Of the dozens of coffee bean origins and flavors, only one fair trade certified coffee bean blend is sold by the pound. Starbucks is easily in a position to offer multiple fair trade coffees - including a decaf, which is still unavailable in Starbucks stores. Why it has not done so is disappointing to Starbucks customers.
   
   Fair Trade Once-a-Month:
   
   Nonetheless, CRLN was very pleased to learn last year that Starbucks had agreed to brew Fair Trade coffee one day each month - on the 20th - at each of its stores around the nation - including metro Chicago. We at CRLN heralded Starbucks' expanded commitment with e-mail notices to you. We encouraged you to patronize Starbucks each month on the 20th to help generate consumption of freshly brewed Fair Trade coffee - and to make sure your local Starbucks in fact offered it.
   
   While some stores were inconsistent in serving Fair Trade on the 20th of each month as promised, most seemed on board. This is good. It gives exposure to Fair Trade certified coffee once a month, familiarizes consumers with Fair Trade's excellent quality, and provided the largest single market for brewed Fair Trade coffee in America - which means more dollars to Fair Trade farmers!
   
   However, on October 20, 2003, a CRLN coffee activist visited all five Starbuck stores in Chicago's east Lakeview neighborhood during evening rush hour. Of five stores, only one was serving Fair Trade coffee. Here is CRLN's investigative, eye-witness report:
   5:50 pm: 3358 N. Broadway (at Roscoe): Serving Sumatra. No Fair Trade Coffee served all day.
   6:00 pm: 1002 W. Diversey (at Clark): Serving Fair Trade Coffee (applause!!)
   6:10 pm: 3184 N. Clark (at Belmont): Serving Sumatra. No Fair Trade Coffee served all day!
   6:15 pm: 1023 W. Addison (across from Wrigley Field): Serving Sidomo. No Fair Trade Coffee served all day!
   6:25 pm: 3845 N. Broadway (at Sheridan): Serving Sumatra. Fair Trade coffee had been served until 3 pm, when they ran out.
   
   Action Request!
   
   Stop in the Starbucks nearest your home, AND then nearest your work place. Then...
   
   1. Ask the Staff: Ask the baristas and/or manager what day on the calendar is scheduled for Fair Trade certified coffee brewing. Don't leave until they show you the calendar with a date, or get a commitment from the manager that Fair Trade coffee will be brewed all day on a pre-determined day of the month - like the 20th. Tell them that you would like to see MORE Fair Trade certified coffee served, NOT LESS.
   
   2. Fill our a "Customer Comment Card" and Mail It! Please request and then fill out a "Customer Comment Card". Please include the following message:
   
   "Please brew Fair Trade certified coffee more frequently in your store! Please offer more variety of Fair Trade certified coffee beans by the pound rather than just a single blend. Please offer a Fair Trade certified decaf at every Starbucks store."
   
   CRLN Survey Findings:
   
   1. 3358 N. Broadway (at Roscoe): Baristas said they had not received fair trade coffee in time to serve it, and promised it would be served the next day. Visiting the next day at 1 pm, Fair Trade was still not being brewed.
   
   2. 1002 W. Diversey (at Clark): Serving Fair Trade certified coffee! Endangered species.
   
   3. 3184 N. Clark (at Belmont): The barista at the register had never heard of Fair Trade coffee. I ask him to check the calendar. He was unaware of a calendar. Another more knowledgeable barista appeared on the scene. She apologized for not having fair trade, but said Starbuck's had changed it coffee brewing policy. Starbucks would no longer offered a coffee-of-the-day. Instead, they would serve a coffee of the week. Currently, that is Sumatra. At my request, she produced the calendar for November & December. No Fair Trade coffee to be found!
   
   4. 1034 W. Addison (at Wrigley Field): Good-bye Fair Trade! Both baristas said that fair trade would no longer be offered because Starbucks had implemented the "coffee of the week" schedule, and Fair Trade was not on it.
   
   5. 3845 N. Broadway (at Sheridan): According to the barista at the register, this Starbucks store brewed Fair Trade coffee until 3 pm, when they ran out. They were now serving, guess what? Sumatra. (Since Sumatra is such a favorite on the new weekly calendar, couldn't Starbucks find a fair trade Sumatra out there)?
   
   Please visit the Starbucks closest to your home and work and weigh in with the action requested above! We CAN make the world more just when we work together.
   
   

3. CTA Public Hearing & Comments

   
   The public hearing on the CTA's proposed 2004 budget and fare increases will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday (10/30) in the Adams Room of the Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago.
   
   Written comments can be submitted to the CTA board until Nov. 4. Address comments to Gregory Longhini, assistant secretary of the board, CTA, P.O. Box 3555, Chicago, IL 60654-0555.