ACC Events
Asian Culture Center’s Over A Cup of Tea presents “A Conversation with Vince Gotera, Asian American poet, writer,
and editor of the North American Review.
Sponsored by IU Asian Culture Center in partnership with IU Asian American Studies
Date: Friday, February 5, 2010
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue: IU Asian Culture Center, 807 E. 10th Street
Description: Learn about writing, editing, publishing, and blogging with Professor Gotera. Vince Gotera is a professor in English at University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA. For more information about Professor Gotera, you may visit http://www.facebook.com/vince.gotera.poet or visit his blog at http://vincegotera.blogspot.com “The Man with the Blue Guitar.”
It’s the Year of the Tiger! Lunar New Year Celebration
Sponsored by IU Asian Culture Center and Monroe County Public Library
Date: Saturday, February 13
Time: Stories and performances start at 2:00 in the Library Auditorium
Crafts and snacks begin at 2:30. Program ends at 4 p.m.
Venue: Monroe County Public Library
Celebrate the year of the Tiger with stories, performances, crafts, and snacks on Lunar New Year with ACC and Monroe County Public Library staff members. Drop-in to celebrate! No registration necessary. Grades K – 6, young school-age children should be accompanied by an adult. For more information, please contact Mai-Lin Poon at acc@indiana.edu.
RAAS Royalty Competition
Date: Saturday, February 13
Time: 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Venue: IU Auditorium
Raas is a traditional form of dance rooted in Hindu celebrations. Raas Royalty was created to further spread culture, community, and philanthropy associated with an inter-collegiate dance competition. Raas Royalty will welcome ten teams from around the country to compete for cash prizes and a bid to Raas Nationals in Dallas, Texas. The show is free of charge! For more information, please visit the Raas Royalty Competition website at http://raasroyalty.com/Raas_Royalty/Events/Entries/2010/2/13_First_Ever_Raas_Royalty_Competition.html.
Weekly Asian Games featuring GO & Mahjong
Every Friday
Time: 2 to 4 p.m. for Mahjong and 4 to 7 p.m. for Go Game
Venue: Asian Culture Center, 807 E. 10th Street
Asian Cultures Around Campus featuring Calligraphy Lessons
Every Tuesday at 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Learn and practice the ancient art of East Asian Calligraphy. Informal class meets every Tuesday to practice. During our meetings, our instructor, Xing Zhou will share some interesting facts about Chinese calligraphy as well as teach you to write in the ancient script. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to attend the meetings. Lessons are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact acc@indiana.edu.
Asian Cultures Around Campus featuring Free Henna Lessons 101
Dates: Mondays on February 8 and 22, March 8 & 29, April 12 & 26.
Time: 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Venue: Asian Culture Center, 807 E. 10th Street
Something new to IU! Come to the ACC to learn the ancient Indian art of henna designs. You will have hands on experience, as well as learn basic techniques and designs. Please feel free to bring your friends. Questions, please email Priyanka Dube at acc@indiana.edu
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Student Organization Events
Delta Phi Omega
Indiana University’s first and only South Asian Interest Sorority, Delta Phi Omega, wants you to come out and see what we’re about. Delta Phi Omega, the largest South Asian Interest Sorority in the nation, is a wonderful way to get involved in numerous activities from social to service to sisterhood. Delta Phi Omega will be holding informationals on February 15th and 16th in the Union at 7pm. There are no obligations and you can attend either one of these sessions to gain knowledge about this organization and ask any questions you have. Rush events will take place the following week. If you have any questions at all please don’t hesitate to contact dpo.iub@gmail.com or dpo.prime@gmail.com.
Midwest Association of Filipino Americans (MAFA) Volunteers
The following volunteer opportunities for MAFA Weekend hosted by the Filipino Student Association are open to all interested volunteers in the IU and Bloomington communities. If you are interested in volunteering for any of the positions below, please email iu.mafa2010@gmail.com and indicate the position and/or time slot you would like to work. Please place “Volunteer” in the subject line of your email. Volunteers are welcome to work more than one position and/or more than one time slot. Volunteering for any of the following positions grants you free admission to the MAFA Variety Show on Saturday night, February 27, 2010.
February 26
Registration: (Alumni Hall; dress in business casual attire; orientation* on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 7pm)
6pm to 8pm; 8pm to 10pm
Greeter: (Indiana Memorial Union; dress in business casual attire; 15 minute orientation prior to shift)
6pm to 8pm; 8pm to 10pm
February 27
Workshop Assistant: (orientation* session Friday, February 26, 2010 at 10pm)
10:30am – 11:45am; 1:30pm – 2:45pm
Lunch Server: 11:45am to 1:30pm VShow Usher: (Ushers must dress is white collared shirts and black pants/skirts)
5:15pm to 6:30pm
*if you are unable to attend the orientation but would still like to help, please contact iu.mafa2010@gmail.com to set up an alternate orientation time
Bowl For Kids’ Sake
IU is teaming up with Big Brothers Big Sisters to make Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2010 a huge success! Be a part of something Big- form a team and Bowl for Kids’ sake! Take home a traveling trophy! Become a Team Captain by forming a team with your friends, family, and/or co-workers. Ask others to make a pledge or to donate online, then grab a bowling ball and have a great time on March 3rd and 4th at IMU Back Alley Bowling!
To start a team, join a team, donate, or fundraise without bowling, visit the official IU Bowl BFKS Web site at www.2010BFKSIU.kintera.org .
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News Around Campus and Bloomington
International/Caribbean Dinner Benefit for Haiti
February 17, 2010 at 5 to 8 p.m., Neal Marshall Black Culture Center
As you know, there has been a terrible tragedy in Haiti. With the dead now numbering over 170,000 and still millions homeless, Haiti needs our help now more than ever. To help benefit the medical charity Partners in Health, several organizations at Indiana University will be coming together to raise funds at a Haiti Benefit dinner. Food will be provided by several area restaurants and there will also be live entertainment. Tickets will be only $10 and may be purchased at the Hutton Honors College, the Asian Culture Center, La Casa, the GLBT Student Support Services Office, The Wells Library, Wright Food Court, and the three Bloomingfoods locations. You are cordially invited to this very special event; a wonderful opportunity to support not only local charitable efforts, but also our distressed island neighbor to the south. Even as you read this message, much of Haiti still lies in ruins; but together, with your help, the world can help rebuild Haiti. Thank you and warmest regards! The Hutton Honors College, The Asian Culture Center, The Black Student Union, The Black Graduate Student Association
Asian Pacific American Law Students Association First Annual Tea
Date: February 5
Time: 2:30-4:30p.m.
Venue: Maurer School of Law
The Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) cordially invites you to our First Annual Tea! Please join on Friday, February 5 from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM in the 3rd Floor Law School Faculty Lounge to mingle with students, professors, and staff! International teas and tea time snacks will be served. The Law School is located at 211 South Indiana Avenue.
Please contact Onika Williams at oniwilli@indiana.edu if you have any questions.
Opportunity for Student Leaders to get involved in Diversity Education
Date: February 9
Time: 6:00p.m.
Venue: Maple Room of the IMU
The Office of Diversity Education is starting a group for students who are interested in diversity training. This opportunity will allow students a chance to learn how to empower our youth and peers through diversity initiatives. One proposed avenue is through having a diversity panel that will go talk to area high schools and classes within Indiana University. Another way to achieve this initiative is to develop a street team who will be in charge of solely advertising and promoting various diversity events throughout the year. These are the initial ideas, but there is more room for growth. They are seeking students with diverse backgrounds who have an interest in helping spread the message of diversity and advocate for a more inclusive campus environment.
Talent Showcase!
Date: February 13
Time: 7p.m.
Venue: Wilkie Auditorium
The Atkins Living-Learning Community will be hosting a talent show on Sat. Feb. 13, 2010 at 7 pm in the Willkie Auditorium. Dance, sing, joke, recite poetry. All talents and skills are welcome to participate and there will be an incentive for performers. For more information contact Brit’ney McTush at bmctush@indiana.edu.
It’s Easy Being Green! Sustainability Careers and the Green Job Market
Monday, February 15, 2010
7:00 – 9:00 p.m., State Room East, IMU
Green careers aren’t just for environmental science majors! In this event you will have the opportunity to interact in roundtable discussions with working professionals in multiple green career sectors, including green business, renewable energy, environmental policy, sustainability leadership, conservation, green government, and local green livelihoods. You will also have the opportunity to learn about green career trends and to meet with career advisors to discuss your unique questions and concerns, and to receive a resume critique. The roundtable discussions will be followed by general networking over refreshments. This event is free and open to all students. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP through your myIUcareers account on IUCareers.com.
Questions? Contact Doug Hanvey at dhanvey@indiana.edu or 855-7837 for more information.
The Student Organization’s Ethics Board
On behalf of the Student Activities Office and as Designees of the Dean of Students, The Student Organization’s Ethics Board would like to invite you to apply for the upcoming 2010-2011 academic year! Acting as designees of the Dean of Students, the Student Organization Ethics Board fosters student learning and development by holding student organizations accountable to the IU Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct. The collaborative process will enhance student civility, character, and citizenship while building a sense of community, responsibility, and a respect for diversity. It consists of one board with a maximum of 15 members, all varied representations of PHA, IFC, MCGC, NPHC, non-Greek organizations and residence hall leadership. PLEASE NOTE: The application process will include a written application due by March 1, 2010 at 5pm in the Office of Students Activities or via e-mail to Laura Whitney, Student Organizations Ethics Board Advisor at lewhitne@indiana.edu. After the written applications have been reviewed, a second round of applicants will be asked back for interviews. A final decision will be made in early May of 2010.
2010 Homeward Bound Walk to End Homelessness
Is your group interested in participating in a community-wide activity that provides critical assistance to Bloomington’s underprivileged population? Then you might be interested in the 2010 Homeward Bound Walk to End Homelessness, which will be held on Sunday, April 18. The 5K walk will be followed by food, music, and games. There is no minimum number of team members, no registration fee, and no required minimum donations. So there’s no excuse not to get involved in this fun, worthwhile event!
Middle Way House, a local domestic violence center, is currently searching for organizations who would like to partner with them in this effort. If you would like to register a team for Homeward Bound, or if you have any questions, contact Kate Slavens at kslavens@umail.iu.edu
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Employment/Internship/Scholarship Opportunities
Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund Summer Legal Internship Program
Founded in 1974, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund is a national organization that protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans. By combining litigation, advocacy, education and organizing, AALDEF works with Asian American communities across the country to secure human rights for all. The Summer Legal Internship Program 2010 is ten weeks, from approximately June 7 through August 13. Interns work full-time and are supervised by attorneys in specific program areas. Interns will work on litigation, particularly legal research and writing, legal and policy advocacy, community outreach and education, and client intakes. Each program area differs in emphasis. Summer interns attend weekly brown bag lectures on a range of public interest legal topics along with interns from other legal defense funds and civil rights groups. AALDEF also provides trainings in housing law, naturalization procedures, and immigration law. The position is unpaid. However, in previous years many AALDEF interns have been successful at securing independent funding. Academic credit can be arranged.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to be received by AALDEF on or before Friday, February 8, 2010 at the address below. Only law students qualify for AALDEF’s legal internships. Fax or email applications are acceptable. More information at http://aaldef.org/article.php?article_id=422.
Asian Pacific Fund Scholarships The Asian Pacific Fund is pleased to manage many scholarships programs. All are made possible through contributions from individual donors who have started a program to fulfill personal charitable goals. Some are intended to support students with specific personal experiences or career goals, while other scholarships are established to honor a loved one. To see a full list of scholarship programs and descriptions, go to http://www.asianpacificfund.org/awards/.
The Asian Women In Business Scholarship
The Asian Women In Business Scholarship encourages and promotes exceptional Asian female students who have demonstrated scholarship, leadership, community service and/ or entrepreneurship. The AWIB Scholarship Fund awards Scholarships to students who have the attributes to be our next generation of leaders. Candidates for the scholarship must be female of Asian (includes those who can trace their ancestry from Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam) or Pacific Islander ancestry. Deadline for completed applications is August 1, 2010. For more information, visit http://www.awib.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=811&parentID=471&nodeID=1
2010 Washington Media Plan Case Competition
Step into the shoes of a Media Strategist and create a strategic media plan for a Public Policy campaign. To enter, undergraduate students must form two-person teams and register at http://www.mediascholars.org/case-competition.html. The six teams with the best plans, as determined by a distinguished panel of judges, will win a trip to Washington, D.C. to participate in Media Scholars Week and the chance to compete for the National Excellence in Media Award and scholarship money. Starting January 4, 2010, you and your teammate can officially register to participate in the 2010 Case Competition. You may find an academic advisor to help you out along the way.
On March 1, 2010, we will release all case materials to all registered teams. Submit your case by the close of business April 1, 2010. The six teams with the best cases will be notified by May 1, 2010.
Asian Pacific Islander Organization Scholarships
The Asian Pacific Islander Organization promotes the belief that Asian Pacific Americans can play an invaluable role in filling a critical need for committed natural resource professionals to address the protection of our nation’s natural resources, as well as provide leadership in the wise use of our agricultural and recreational private lands. Each year, APIO awards up to 5 scholarships worth $1000 each, to deserving Asian or Pacific Islander students who are enrolled in an accredited 4 year or 2 year institution of higher learning and who have at least 15 semester-hours of credit towards a degree in one of the natural resources fields (such as Agricultural Business, Agronomy, Botany, Environmental Science, Forestry, Geology, Horticulture, Plant Science, Rangeland Management, Soil Science, and Agricultural, Civil, or Environmental Engineering). Only Asian or Pacific Islander students, who are U.S. citizens, are eligible for the scholarship.
The APIO Scholarship is selected on the basis of academic achievement, personal strengths, leadership abilities, career goals, and work experiences. The application period is from January 15, 2010 through February 16, 2010. Apply at http://www.apio.org/scholarship.htm.
APALA Scholarship
The Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association Scholarship will provide financial assistance to a student of Asian or Pacific background who is enrolled, or has been accepted into a master’s or doctoral degree program in library and/or information science at a library school accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).
- Applicant must be attending or admitted into a master’s degree or doctoral program in library and/or information science at a library school accredited by ALA.
- Applicant must be in library school by Fall 2009.
- Applicant may be either a full-time or part-time student.
- Applicant must be of Asian/Pacific Islander heritage.
- Successful candidates must join and be active members of APALA.
- Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U. S. or Canada.
- Scholarship recipients may not receive more than one scholarship award.
Scholarship applications (http://www.apalaweb.org/awards/scholarship.htm) and all supporting documents, should be submitted to the APALA Scholarship Committee Chair, and must be received via email no later than March 13, 2009.
Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students
This program provides awards to outstanding minority students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession. Funding is provided by the AICPA Foundation, with contributions from the New Jersey Society of CPAs and Robert Half International. For four decades, this program has provided over $14 million in scholarships to approximately 8,000 accounting scholars.
The AICPA awarded 94 accounting students with scholarships ranging in amounts from $1,500–$3,000 each for the 2009–2010 academic year. Demonstrating exceptional academic achievement, leadership and commitment to pursuing the CPA designation, these students represent 76 schools in 29 states across the country.Learn more and apply at https://www.scholarshipprograms.org/aicpa/. All materials must be submitted to CSA with a postmark no later than MARCH 15, 2010.
John L. Carey Scholarship Program The AICPA John L. Carey Scholarship program provides financial assistance to liberal arts and other non-business related degree holders who are pursuing graduate studies in accounting and the CPA designation. These awards are intended to encourage students with little or no previous accounting education to consider professional accounting careers. Recipients will be awarded $5,000 for one year. The award is renewable for an additional year of study provided satisfactory scholastic progress is maintained. The award will be sent directly to the school for credit to the account of the student. Deadline for application is April 1, 2010 (postmarked). To apply, go to http://ceae.aicpa.org/Resources/Scholarships+and+Awards/John+L.+Carey+Scholarship+Program.htm
AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship The AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship program provides financial assistance to students who are majoring in accounting, finance, or information systems. These awards are intended to encourage students to consider careers in accounting and business.
5 Recipients will be awarded $2,500 for one year. The award will be sent directly to the school for credit to the account of the student. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2010 (postmarked). Learn more at http://ceae.aicpa.org/Resources/Scholarships+and+Awards/AICPA+Accountemps+Student+Scholarship+Program.htm
OCA Paid Summer Internship in DC OCA, a national organization dedicated to advancing the social, economic, and political well-being of Asian Pacific Americans, is accepting applications from current undergraduate students for the OCA-Verizon College scholarship for fall semester 2010.
Given the current recession, it is important to capitalize on all available resources. The OCA-Verizon College scholarship will highlight your scholarly achievements, ease financial obstacles, and add prestige to your resumé.
The application deadline is April 1, 2010, and must be completed online. For more information about the OCA-Verizon College scholarship or to access the application, please visit www.ocanational.org and click “Verizon College Scholarships” under “Programs.”
Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice
The Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice is designed to foster the advancement of social justice through participation in health care advocacy work that focuses on the unique challenges facing many communities of color. Through this 12-month fellowship, Families USA hopes to expand the pool of talented social justice advocates from underrepresented economic, racial and ethnic minority groups, including black/African American, Latino, Native American, and Asian and Pacific Islander communities. The goals of the Wellstone Fellowship program are three-fold:
- To address disparities in access to health care;
- To inspire Wellstone Fellows to continue to work for social justice throughout their lives; and
- To increase the number and racial and ethnic diversity of up-and-coming social justice advocates and leaders. For a more detailed description, qualifications, and information about the selection process, go to http://www.familiesusa.org/fellowships/wellstone-fellowship-about.html
Center for Progressive Leadership’s New Leaders Internship Program
The Center for Progressive Leadership’s New Leaders Internship Program is a paid ten-week summer program in Washington D.C. for young people from underrepresented communities across the country who are committed to developing their leadership skills. Each New Leader is matched with a paid internship in a leading progressive organization in DC, including policy and research work, advocacy, organizing, media relations, and on-line communications. CPL New Leaders also participate in orientation and closing workshops, weekly trainings, coaching, and a variety of networking events, conferences and other opportunities.
CPL will be looking for individuals who
- Express a personal commitment to progressive change
- Have demonstrated leadership experience
- Are committed and open to personal growth
- Have received their high school diploma or its equivalent by the start of the program in June 2010
- Would not be able to go to DC for an unpaid internship
To learn more and apply, visit http://www.cplnewleaders.org/.
