[Imc] Latino/a activities on campus

Fri Feb 9 19:49:18 UTC 2001

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-Peter

>Date:         Fri, 9 Feb 2001 11:51:59 -0600
>Sender: La Casa Cultural Latina <LCCL-L at LISTSERV.UIUC.EDU>
>From: Joan Anda <j-anda1 at UIUC.EDU>
>Subject:      lcclstu, lcclstaff:  El Boletin
>Comments: cc: v-kann at uiuc.edu, giraldo Rosales <grosales at uiuc.edu>
>To: LCCL-L at LISTSERV.UIUC.EDU
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>Website:  <http://www.odos.uiuc.edu/lacasa/events.htm>
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>In this El Boletin:
>1.      La Casa Events
>2.      RSO Meetings
>3.      Around Campus Events
>4.      Announcements (includes congratulatory, conferences, jobs, and volunteer opportunities)
>5.      Link to Scholarships/Papers/Fellowships/Internships/Grants
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>LA CASA EVENTS (all La Casa events are free and open to everyone).  Questions, email <lacasa at uiuc.edu>
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>Sunday, 11 February, Dance Workshop, 7-9 pm @ La Casa
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>Monday, 12 February, Congratulatory Committee Meeting, 5:30 pm @ La Casa
>Topics to be included in meeting:  Final decisions on keynote speaker and recognition award winner(s).  Information on suggested Keynote Speakers is available for review at LCCL during office hours.  All graduating students are invited to attend this meeting.  For more information, email Luz <lrobles at uiuc.edu>  [See ANNOUNCEMENTS for Congratulatory registration information.]
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>Wednesday, 14 February, Valentine Film Night “A Walk in the Clouds,” 9:15 pm @ La Casa
>Co-sponsored with MSA.
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>Thursday, 15 February, Dance Workshop, 7-9 pm @ La Casa
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>Thursday, 15 February, “Ya Basta” Teach-In, 7 pm @ 223 Gregory Hall
>First of a series of Teach-Ins designed to challenge your mind and educate your thoughts.  ‘#001:  Fresh Meat or Fresh Minds?’  Do you see freshmen as potential income or potential leaders?  First year students speak out about the Latina/o community and life on campus.  For more information, email Rafael Garcia <rjgarcia at uiuc.edu>
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>Friday, 16 February, “Speak Your Piece” Blue Room, 9 pm @ La Casa
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>Sunday, 18 February, Dance Workshop, 7-9 pm @ La Casa
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>COMING:  MONDAY, 19 February, Taste of Dominican Republic, 7 pm @ La Casa
>Call for Volunteers. The Taste of Dominican Republic needs volunteers for setting up, serving and cleaning up on Monday, 19 February. If you can help, please email Jennifer at <jguilamo at uiuc.edu> or Andrea at <apmoreno at uiuc.edu>
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>ORGANIZATIONS  (Want to see your RSO events posted here, send email to lacasa at uiuc.edu)
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>Monday, 12 February, Latina/o Graduate Scholars [LLGS] Informational on Mentoring Opportunities, 7 pm @ La Casa
>Questions, call Gabriel Cortez <384-1328>
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>Tuesday, 13 February, Fiesta 2001 Planning Meeting, 6 pm @ La Casa
>Weekly planning meeting for the ninth annual Fiesta. Come learn and be a part of this annual celebration. Everyone is welcome to join.  Questions, email Cynthia <czamora at uiuc.edu> or Christina <marrero at uicu.edu>.
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>Tuesday, 13 February, Puerto Rican Student Association [PRSA], 6 pm @ La Casa
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>Tuesday, 13 February, Peace Corp, 6 pm @ La Casa
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>Wednesday, 14 February, Mexican Student Association [MSA] Cabinet Meeting, 6 pm @ La Casa
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>Wednesday, 14 February, MSA General Meeting, 7 pm @ La Casa
>Come speak your mind on ideas and/or issues that you’d like to see MSA do this semester.  Questions, email Luis <narvazgt at uiuc.edu>
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>Wednesday, 14 February, Queers of Color Meeting, 7:30 pm @ La Casa
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>Wednesday and Thursday, 14-15 February, Midwest BLGT 2001 Conference Planning Meetings, 7 pm @ La Casa
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>Thursday, 15 February, Latino Association for Business Students [LABS] General Meeting, 6 pm @ 245 Wohlers Hall
>Great way to meet other students, build a resume, and hear big name company speakers.  Pizza and pop will be served.  Questions, email Judy <barocio at uiuc.edu>
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>Thursday, 15 February, LLGS Graduate/Undergraduate Academic Services, 7 pm @ La Casa
>Questions, email Lupe <gmartine at uiuc.edu>
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>AROUND CAMPUS 
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>TONIGHT  CULTURAL SHOCK, 7 pm @ Illini Union ABC Rooms
>IUB's "Culture Shock" features a showcase of displays, demonstrations, ethnic foods, ethnic dances and performances with a cultural flair!  FREE ADMISSION!!. For more information, contact the Illini Union Board at <333-3663>, or  email <iuboard at uiuc.edu>, or IUB Area Coordinator, Judy Barocio, at <barocio at uiuc.edu>  Co-sponsored by TEAM and IUB.
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>Tuesday, 13 February, “U of I Legislation Goals in Springfield and Washington”  KYU Spring 2001 Series, Noon @ Latzer Hall, University YMCA, 1001 S.Wright, Champaign
>Richard Schoell, Executive Director for Governmental Relations, will give an update on state and federal relations.  For more information, see <www.universityymca.org>
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>Friday, 16 February, “Creating a Culture of Peace in Our Schools:  Teaching Peace Making to Young People”  Friday Forum Series, Noon @ University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright, Champaign
>Dick Bodine, Training Director of the National Center for Conflict Resolution Education, is the presenter.  All lectures are free and open to public.  Lunch may be reserved on Thursday prior to lecture.  Questions, call <337-1500>
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>Friday, 16 February, GLBT Dance, 9:30 pm @ Illini Union Rooms ABC
>Open to all students.  For more information, call IUB <333-3663>
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>Saturday, 24 February, Latino/a Formal, 6 pm @ Illini Union Illini Rooms. Dinner at 6pm and dance to follow. $20 per ticket, limit 2 tickets per i-card. Tickets on sale 2/5/01-2/16/01 at Illini Union Ticket Central
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>ANNOUNCEMENTS (Includes Conferences, Jobs  and Volunteer Opportunities)
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>16-18 February, Midwest Bisexual, Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Ally College Conference 2001
>Conference is free to UI students; $45 for UI staff.  For more information, see <www.uiuc.edu/ro/mblgtcc2001>
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>La Casa’s Congratulatory Ceremony will be Saturday, 12 May, 7 pm at Foellinger Auditorium.  If you are interested in participating in the ceremony, you need to register before 13 April.  The Committee has mandated a $5 fee to help pay for the Class Gift. You may pay the $5 (cash only) gift fee and the $25 registration fee at La Casa.  
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>Tour Guides for Summer and Fall 2001.  The Visitor’s Center at UIUC is looking for articulate, flexible, reliable and energetic undergraduates to give tours on campus.  Must be able to work two-hour shifts.  Compensation is minimum wage with opportunity to receive higher wages after one year.  Interviews will begin the week of February 20.  If you apply on line, you will need to call for an interview (333-0824), <www.uiuc.edu/ro/isr>  On-line applications are due Friday, 16 February, 5 pm.  Questions, email Megan <drinnan at oar-xch1.oar.uiuc.edu>
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>23-24 February, VALE Leadership Conference at NIU (DeKalb IL).  The conference consist of various workshops and events geared toward Latina/o students.  Includes Noche Cultural on Friday and Noche de Gala on Saturday.  Registration and payment must be received by Friday, 16 February.  For more information, see <www.niu.edu/student_orgs/valeconference>
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>Needed: African-American Women over the age of 18 with high cholesterol to participate in a study investigating the cholesterol lowering effects of soy protein.  If selected, you will need to follow the American Heart Association Diet, and daily consume a soy-based beverage.  Participants that finish the study will receive $500.  Questions, email Robin Swindle <swindle at uiuc.edu>
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>A call for participation, Artists Against AIDS 2001.  Registration and information packs available after Monday, 26 February at Art & Design, Graduate Studios and Art Coop on East Green.  Exhibition dates:  Friday, 27 April  Monday, 30 April.
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>Midwest Hispanic Student Leadership Conference [MHSLC], 13-14 April, Midland Hotel in Chicago.  MHSLC seeks to promote and develop leadership skills, activisim/involvment, and unity among Hispanic students.  Cost $25 (includes registration and meals).  For more information, email <USHLI at aol.com>
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>SCHOLARSHIPS/PAPERS/FELLOWSHIPS/INTERNSHIPS
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>Website:  <http://www.odos.uiuc.edu/lacasa/events.htm>
>Scholarships at above website, follow links.
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>New:    IIE Midwest Grant for Study Abroad
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>Deadline for items to be included in "El Boletin" is Thursday, 4 pm, the week prior to the event. Submit an email to <lacasa at uiuc.edu> put "El Boletin Item" on Subject Line. Be sure to include the name of sponsoring unit or organization, contact person, phone number and/or email address. 
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>La Casa Cultural Latina reserves the right to edit and/or post any announcement sent to El Boletin. 
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