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B. Call for Applications for 2008 Iwanter Prize: $2000 Award to Graduating UW-Madison Senior

E. The Kauffman Entrepreneurship Community Internship Program--KECIP

F. Nonprofit Sector Research Fund Offers William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students

A. Monster.com Leadership Opportunity for University of Wisconsin (Madison) Students

E. NEW LeadershipTM Wisconsin Conference, Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

I. "#1 UW Black Student Radio"- Tune in WSUM 91.7FM with Late Night with M.White

K. 16th Annual Building Unity Multicultural Conference @ UW-Madison, April 11-13, 2008

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In a report that appeared in the New York Times, socio-economically disadvantaged college students, especially from underrepresented groups, were unlikely to apply for or accept unpaid or minimally compensated internships in politics or government. To ensure equity access to these careers, QUEST Educational Initiatives, a diversity consulting firm, will award a $5,000 scholarship to an NYU student that has accepted an unpaid or minimally compensated internship in a federal, state, or city legislative body or government office.

The QUEST Scholarship will be awarded at the NYU Association of Black Faculty, Administrators and Staff (ABFAS) Scholarship Awards Luncheon on May 1, 2008. To apply, candidates must submit an essay of 350-500 words that describes your internship/career goals, intended legacy, and commitment to public service.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

2008 QUEST Scholarship Candidate Information
*Name
*Address
*Email
*Telephone
*Major/Minor
*School
*GPA
*Indicate weekly compensation offered by internship
*Graduation Date

Deadline: Monday, March 31, 2008

Please submit a completed application form with your essay and required supportive documents to the Center for Multicultural Education and Programs (CMEP), located at Kimmel Center for University Life, 60 Washington Square South, Room 806, attention: Rachel Lizardi. For more information, contact Rachel Lizardi at ral240@nyu.edu or (212) 998-4342.
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1B. Call for Applications for 2008 Iwanter Prize: $2000 Award to Graduating UW-Madison Senior
Deadline: Monday, April 14, 2008

The Center for the Humanities 2008 Iwanter Prize for Outstanding Interdisciplinary Scholarship

The annual Iwanter Prize provides an unrestricted $2,000 award to one graduating senior who, through a senior thesis and general academic distinction, demonstrates outstanding humanities-based scholarship of a broad and interdisciplinary nature. The award is made possible by a gift to the UW Foundation by Sidney E. Iwanter, an alumnus of the College of Letters & Science (BA History, 1971).
Theses must be interdisciplinary but need not be interdepartmental. The topic of the winning thesis must reflect a breadth of interests and learning experiences as well as depth in its main area of focus. It should draw from more than one scholarly discipline (for example, history and Italian literature; philosophy and art), but it may do so in a variety of ways. Many students working within the disciplinary conventions of one department are already regularly undertaking interdisciplinary research, and should be considered eligible for the award.
Applications for the Iwanter prize may now come directly from students, but must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from the thesis advisor. Eligibility is restricted to seniors graduating from the College of Letters and Science in the 2007-8 academic year, and who are receiving a degree with a major in a humanities discipline. Students graduating in spring or summer 2008 may submit advanced draft versions of the thesis.
Applications should consist of four parts: (1) A one-page letter from the student that provides the title and a brief description of the thesis, addresses the student's interdisciplinary experiences, and includes current and post-graduation contact information (one original and three copies); (2) A letter of recommendation from the student's thesis advisor, who must be a faculty member in the Humanities and Arts Division of the College of Letters & Science (one signed original and three copies); (3) The student's senior thesis (four copies); and (4) The student's official transcript (one original and three copies).
Applications must be received by the Center for the Humanities by 5:00 pm on Monday, April 14, 2008.
Submit applications to:
The Center for the Humanities
218 Memorial Library
728 State Street
Madison, WI 53706

For more information, contact the Center at (608) 263-3412 or info@humanities.wisc.edu
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison invites freshman and transfer students interested in interdisciplinary research in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields to apply to be an Undergraduate Research and Mentoring (URM) Fellow. Finding solutions to today’s complex problems like global warming, the spread of infectious diseases, and the uses of nanotechnology requires knowledge from many disciplines. URM fellows will learn interdisciplinary approaches to studying these types of problems and prepare themselves to become the next generation of scientists working to solve
them.
Fellows participate in a 3-year program to prepare for admission and success in graduate school and careers in research. It offers a year round monthly stipend and the opportunity to learn to do research under the guidance of trained mentors. In addition, the fellows form and lead an interdisciplinary undergraduate learning community through shared course-work, monthly meetings, and leadership activities.Financial Support: URM Fellows receive a year round stipend of $1000 per month.
Research: URM Fellows conduct academic year and summer research at UW-Madison and other research institutions across the country.
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Freshman or first-year transfer students majoring in one of the following disciplines with at least a 3.0 G.P.A are eligible to apply: biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, and/or physics.

Selection is based on interest in pursuing a career in STEM research, essay responses, and an interview.
Note: Students who are African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Southeast Asian, Native Alaskan or Native Pacific Islander; OR from low-income homes and the first in their family to attend college; OR have a documented disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application
http://www.wisc.edu/cbe/urm
Deadline: April 15, 2008
Questions?
URM Coordinator David McCullough
(domccullough@wisc.edu)

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The California Dietetic Association (CDA) Foundation has a scholarship program targeting Native Americans who are interested in pursuing a degree as a registered dietician.

For additional information, please call CDA at (310) 822-0177 and ask for
Ms. Pat Smith or Mr. Joe Santos.
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3A. Financial Services Program for Black Males - Application Deadline Extended

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is currently accepting applications for its Financial Services Program in New York City .

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is excited to announce a new program in conjunction with KPMG, one of the foremost accounting firms in the country. This year, KPMG was ranked among the top 100 companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, and ranked 37th among large-size companies. More information about KPMG can be found at http://www.kpmgcareers.com. Twelve black male college sophomores will be selected to take part in this year's program. The program runs from the first Sunday in June until the last Saturday in July.

Students selected for this opportunity will spend the summer in New York City and work at the company's headquarters for eight weeks. The twelve young men will live together in housing provided for program participants. Students will be placed in the departments of Audit, Tax, or Advisory Services and be paired with a high-level executive to work with for the summer. Exemplary performance will be rewarded with an invitation to return for a second summer and possibly result in full-time employment following graduation.

Students majoring in Finance, Accounting, or Management Information Systems with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better should send their applications in for the Financial Services Program. Students attending schools where those major are not available should send an application if they have taken relevant coursework in Accounting.

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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, Intern title: Summer Intern - Young Scholars Program

Description: Assist with planning logistics for three residential summer programs, including communication with Scholars & parents, travel arrangements, & program material development, Provide on-site support during events, as necessary, § Accurately complete general office tasks prior to and after summer events, Support Event Associate and two Program Coordinators in administrative job functions, Assist with vendor relations and bill processing, Assist with supply orders for Young Scholars, Maintain Young Scholars filing system, Accurately update databases, as necessary

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3C. Research Assistantship Position Opening in Population Health Sciences

The Department of Population Health Sciences is seeking applicants interested in health care to fill a research assistant position starting immediately Spring 2008 semester. The successful candidate will be detail oriented, have strong organizational, writing, and database skills and be able to work independently. He or she should demonstrate solid skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. Previous experience on a research project or knowledge of basic study design, experience with Endnote, Access, SAS, Stata, HTML a plus. Duties include aiding faculty with ongoing research projects (see the web site at http://www.pophealth.wisc.edu/msmith/) including data coding, database maintenance, literature reviews, manuscript preparation, and general clerical (ordering supplies, copying, faxing, etc.).

Hours: Over the summer 15 up to 30+; School year: 15 to 25 per week. Continued employment Summer 2008 and beyond expected. Starting pay $8-10 per hour, based on experience.

Although this position does not, at this point, include tuition remission, if the department finds a superior candidate, they may be able to work that out.

To apply: send a resumé, an informal transcript and three references to Inna Larsen at ivlarsen@wisc.edu.

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Government Executive is the authoritative business magazine of 70,000 senior executives and managers in the federal government’s departments and agencies. Its award-winning content is the trusted source of insight for the men and women who run the biggest business in the world: the business of America. GovernmentExecutive.com, the premier source of daily news on the operations of the federal government, attracts 2 million page views per month and its daily e-newsletter, GovExec.com Today, has more than 100,000 subscribers.

Offering a progressive, collegial work environment, Atlantic Media believes that ideas are indispensable, generosity is paramount, and merit earns reward. Our mix of business functions - spanning journalism, marketing, research and strategy - provide unique opportunities for career development and professional growth.

Government Executive magazine of the Atlantic Media Company seeks a current college student or recent college graduate to join our editorial art department from April – September 2008 as part of our paid internship program.

The Art Production & Design Intern will assist the Art Director and art department to get first-hand exposure to day-to-day magazine functions and processes. Intern will gain experience with photo research, basic magazine production, and some print design work. Intern will primarily assist with print production for our magazine, but will also have the opportunity to work on online production for GovExec.com.

Please note that this position is a paid internship to run from April – September 2008. Although we are flexible regarding school and other part-time work requirements, interns are expected to commit 14-20 hours over 2-3 days/week on a consistent schedule. College credit will be awarded if desired.

Strong interest in visual journalism and enthusiasm to learn about newsroom operations

Current college student or recent graduate with academic background or degree in print/publication design or related fields

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THE KAUFFMAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMMUNITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (KECIP)
The Morgridge Center for Public Service is piloting a new paid internship program for 2008-09 in communities within Dane County and Ashland, WI. By utilizing skills and knowledge gained in the classroom students have the opportunity to create a new approach to solving social issues. Apply your energy and experience to solving social problems and become a catalyst
for social change in the nonprofit sector. Accepted projects will receive a stipend of up to $5,000 for fall/spring semester and group projects with up to 5 students in a group will be awarded $ 6,500 for academic year projects. Projects can
be of varying duration and internships may begin as early as summer 2008.

To find out more about the Kauffman Entrepreneurship Community Internship Program, attend one of these upcoming information sessions…
Thursday, March 27, 2008 @ 5pm
Thursday, April 3, 2008 @ 5pm

ALL INFORMATION SESSIONS WILL BE HELD IN THE MEMORIAL UNION (TITU)
LEARN HOW YOU CAN

o Work in collaboration with a non profit community organization in developing a plan to address an important community issue
o Become a “social entrepreneur” : apply the skills gained in the classroom to solving pressing social problems
o Enhance your communication and leadership skills and demonstrate your creativity and teamwork

WHO CAN APPLY?
o Registered UW-Madison students who have achieved junior, senior or graduate level status
o Must be in good academic standing with at least a 2.0 GPA [3.0 for Graduate Students] and be registered as a UW-Madison Student during the duration of the internship
o You can apply as a group of up to 5 students
o Individual applicants and group projects of up to 5 members are eligible to apply

Applications are available in the Morgridge Center (Room 154 Red Gym), or online at http://www.lssaa.wis c.edu/kecip/.

The application deadline for 2008-09 (KECIP) proposals is Friday, April 25, at 5:00 p.m. Selected projects may be implemented as early as the summer of 2008 during the(eight week summer session).

For more information about the Kauffman Entrepreneurship Community Internship Program visit http://www.lssaa.wisc.edu/kecip/ or contact Ben Rodriguez at bhrodrig@wisc.edu or Professor Michael Thornton at mcthornt@wisc.edu or call 263-2432
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3F. Nonprofit Sector Research Fund Offers William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students

Deadline: March 15, 2008 (Summer Internship); July 15, 2008
(Fall Internship)

The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund ( http://www.nonprofitresearch.org/ ), a grantmaking program of the Aspen
Institute ( http://www.aspeninstitute.org ), offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times a year.
The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are members of minority groups. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with the fund. Through this program, the fund seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit organizations.
Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience.

In his or her internship, the Hearst Fellow undertakes general research and program support for the Fund's grantmaking and outreach efforts.

The ideal candidate for this fellowship is a highly motivated continuing graduate or undergraduate student from an under- represented community. She or he should have an excellent aca- demic record and also have the following: outstanding research skills; a background in the social sciences or humanities; ex- cellent writing and communication skills; demonstrated financial need; and American citizenship.

The student must be able to intern for 10 to 15 weeks at the Washington, D.C., office of the Aspen Institute. Generally the fall and spring internships will be part-time (10 to 20 hours per week), while summer internships will be full-time. All travel and housing costs must be covered by the student.

A fellowship grant of between $2,500 and $5,000 will be awarded, depending on the recipient's educational level, financial need, and time commitment.

For the Summer 2008 internship, the application deadline is March 15, 2008. For the Fall 2008 internship, the deadline is July 15, 2008.

Visit the Nonprofit Sector Research Fund for complete program and application information.

RFP Link:
http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10011353/nporesearch

For additional RFPs in Philanthropy and Voluntarism, visit:
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_philanthropy.jhtml
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The PEOPLE Program is gearing up for its annual summer program. They would like to extend the opportunity to your students to assist us with teaching and residential counseling. They have positions open in the areas of Summer Teaching Assistants and Summer Counselors for our 3, 5, and 6 week programs. These programs are to include middle and high school students.

If you have any questions relating to the 3 and 5 week middle school summer program, please contact Danielle James at 262-5495, djames@education.wisc.edu. Or should you have questions pertaining to the 3 and 6 week high school summer program please contact Emilie Hofacker at 263-0414, eahofacker@education.wisc.edu.

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We are in the process of recruiting for several summer Park Guide Positions at Yorktown Battlefield and Historic Jamestowne. These positions are excellent opportunities for students, especially those with a strong history background. Duties include researching, developing and presenting historical walking tours and staffing the visitor center information desk.

The hourly pay rate is $12.73 per hour, plus an additional 25% for Sunday work and doubletime for Holiday work. Positions begin approximately May 27th and end approximately August 17th. By clicking on the link below, students and other interested individuals can obtain more specific information on these openings.

In addition to submit an application through the USAJobs website as the vacancy announcement indicates, students also have a unique opportunity to apply directly to the park for these positions through the "Student Temporary Experience Program." (STEP) To apply through STEP, students should submit to the park a letter of interest, resume, transcript and a letter from their school documenting current enrollment or in the case of graduating seniors, acceptance into a graduate degree program.

For questions about these positions or to submit a resume and other paperwork, students can direct their queries and/or paperwork to:

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3I. Writing and Editing Internship
Winter/Spring 2008 - January through March (can be extended for entire semester if necessary for applicant to receive college credit)

Arts Engine, a nonprofit organization committed to the use of media for social change, is seeking an intern to work in its department of Technology & Online Programs.

This intern would work on several projects including, but not limited to, writing regularly about the intersects of independent film, social issues, and digital distribution; researching and developing content sharing relationships with bloggers and other organizations; and researching current events to craft relevant content and develop pitch lists to send to prospective writers.

The ideal candidate would be detail oriented and comfortable working independently on a variety of projects.

Requirements:
- Familiar with using Macintosh computers
- Must be a strong writer (Journalism majors preferred, but will consider any candidate with strong writing samples)
- Must be detail oriented
- Must have an interest in independent film, activism, or new media and distribution
- Experience using content management systems (such as Blogger, Movable Type, or Wordpress) preferred
- Basic knowledge of HTML
- Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop

If interested, please send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to jennifer@artsengine.net

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Description: Administrative duties, special projects and on-site event staffing. Great opportunity for students interested in special events as a career, as well as for those seeking PR, Marketing or Entrepreneurial experience. Exposure to basic event management as well as on-site, wedding rehearsal, ceremony and reception procedures. Majority of weddings are in Williamsburg. The remainder are within Hampton Roads. Superior customer service skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Outlook), reliability & flexibility required. Web marketing knowledge preferred. Previous event coordinating experience a plus.

Compensation: Unpaid. We will cooperate with meeting academic credit standards if you have made prior arrangements with your institution.

Duration: Summer, part-time 20+/- hours/week. Friday and Saturday availability required.

Application procedure: Submit resume. Eligible applicants will be contacted for interview.

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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, Intern title: Summer Intern - Young Scholars Program

Description: Assist with planning logistics for three residential summer programs, including communication with Scholars & parents, travel arrangements, & program material development, Provide on-site support during events, as necessary, Accurately complete general office tasks prior to and after summer events, Support Event Associate and two Program Coordinators in administrative job functions, Assist with vendor relations and bill processing, Assist with supply orders for Young Scholars, Maintain Young Scholars filing system, Accurately update databases, as necessary.

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Time Warner Cable currently has over 500 Summer Internship opportunities available across the country. These positions will allow you to gain valuable experience with an industry leading company that offers unequal value, selection and service. Time Warner Cable owns and manages the most advanced, best-clustered cable television operations in the country, with more than 14 million customers. The Time Warner Cable Internship Program offers students a work experience which will create a bridge between their classroom knowledge and possible career choices. Our 10 week program is open to local, qualified students, currently enrolled in a Bachelors program.

In our Northern Virginia (Herndon) office, we have 25 opportunities available within our Marketing, Commercial Services, Programming, Customer Care, Engineering, VoIP, Quality Assurance, and Operations Groups.

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3M. Higher Achievement Internship: Summer Teacher, Deadline June 1, 2008

Description: A full-time, seven-and-a-half week paid position lasting for the duration of Higher Achievement’s Summer Academy – from roughly mid-June through early August. Teachers attend a one-week orientation/training immediately preceding the six-week Academy’s start. Using Higher Achievement’s progressive, skills-based curricula, teachers are responsible for preparing for and teaching three to five classes of middle school aged scholars in one to two subject areas per day (math, science, social studies, and/or literature).

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3N. AMERIGROUP Corporation: Summer Marketing Internship, Deadline April 1, 2008

Description: The Summer Marketing Intern will directly report to the Corporate Marketing Analyst and Manager, Medicare Sales Operations for the duration of 60 to 90 days (flexible) and have the opportunity to work closely with upper management on a variety of projects including market feasibility analysis, competitor product comparisons, customer relationship management and sales retention, and various associated computer based training modules. Additional tasks and projects will be assigned as necessary. The individual chosen for the position will be responsible for developing a working knowledge of the healthcare industry (Medicare specifically) in a brief period of time.

Ø Evidence of outstanding academic performance in both core (major related) and general education/elective curricula

Ø Eagerness to work in a rapidly expanding organization with tremendous growth potential

Ø Strong desire to pursue a career in marketing, sales, healthcare management, business analysis and process optimization, or any combination of the above

Ø Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel, Word required; proficiency in Access or other technical background good

Application procedure: Provide cover letter stating intent and resume of work experience (including pre-collegiate, volunteer, and/or work study if

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We are looking for ambitious individuals to join our internship team. As an intern you will have the opportunity to work closely with almost every division in the company and learn all aspects of the business

by supporting core business operations groups. Once you’ve gained knowledge of the company you will have the opportunity to work on a development project that will directly impact the business, building and releasing an application on our consumer facing website. When you have taken your project idea from feasibility through to production and measured your results you will be asked to present your project to the entire company. Here direct feedback will be provided by senior leadership as well as the CEO. The winners will be announced and rewarded. After all, we are a rewards and loyalty company.

Over the course of the summer you will receive valuable mentoring/training and feedback from our senior executives of these former companies: VP of Marketing from Priceline, CTO of a formerly publically traded advertising agency, Senior engineer at Nokia, CMO of MBNA, Executive Coach to Chairman of IBM and Chase.

�� Driven self-starter with a proactive approach to work and tremendous drive

Next Jump is at the forefront of the internet and commerce as the premier provider of next generation Rewards & Loyalty programs to corporations, affinity groups and institutions worldwide. It is quoted as the

“pre-eminent Web 2.0 Company with IPO potential on the East Coast.” Founded in 1994, Next Jump has built a network of customers totaling 91 million individuals and is poised to dominate the $130 billion reward and loyalty market. Our clients include Bank of America, JPMC, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Accenture and General Electric.

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Lehman Brothers' Washington Equity Research team is currently offering a unique internship opportunity for students seeking to combine an interest in politics and policy with the chance to learn about Wall Street. Admission to the program is highly competitive; alumni from this program have gone on to top ranking graduate schools for law, business, and public policy, as well as to full time paid positions in government and finance.

This is an UNPAID internship position for June 2 through August 29, 2008. Applicants MUST be able to receive school credit for independent study or field study requirements. This policy is not flexible. All applicants should submit a resume and cover letter detailing interests and availability. Deadline for applications is April 18, 2008.

Contact: Fanny Tang, fanny.tang@lehman.com. Please DO NOT call; we will follow up with selected candidates to set up an interview.

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City of Madison Departments/Divisions are offering 9 AASPIRE Internship opportunities this summer. To learn more about the AASPIRE Program and the 9 exciting internship opportunities please click on the following link: http://www.cityofmadison.com/dcr/aaAASPIRE.cfm

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3R. TOPjobs Internship Program
The Targeted Opportunity Program jobs (TOPJobs), previously known as, the Summer Affirmative Action
Intern Program (SAAIP) is beginning its 34th year of operation to provide racial/ethnic minorities, female
students, and students with disabilities valuable training, experience, and exposure to the Wisconsin civil
service system.

You are eligible to participate in the TOPJobs if, in the fall of 2008, you will be:
♦ A Wisconsin Resident (attending school full-time in Wisconsin or Out-of-State)
OR a Non Resident who is a full time student in the State of Wisconsin.
AND
♦ A Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student enrolled full-time at a four year
College/University
OR
♦ Will be a Second Year Technical Student at a Technical College.
International students interested in participating in the TOPjobs should contact the
International Student Advisor at your campus on program eligibility.

If you are interested in the TOPjobs, you must submit a completed TOPJOBS application with 1 copy of
your current resume to:
TOPJOBS Coordinator
OSER/Division of Affirmative Action
101 E. Wilson St., PO Box 7855
Madison, WI 53707-7855

To be considered in the early referral process, please have your application returned by April 15, 2008,
or sooner.
Your referral to a specific position will be based on your qualifications and the requirements of the position.
Salary will depend on the level of duties and responsibilities assigned.

If you have any questions about the TOPjobs program, please contact us by phone at (608) 266-5709 or
email, DERDAA@oser.state.wi.us. Thank you for your interest in working for the State of Wisconsin.

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Rutgers Residence Life (New Brunswick) has 36 graduate staff positions spread throughout the 5 campuses in New Brunswick/Piscataway. Our system houses over 14,000 students, and we have over 220 undergraduate RAs/AAs. The graduate staff position is an integral part of our program and provides an opportunity to directly impact the lives of students. We are seeking staff who have the desire to be connected and interact with undergraduate students and who are able to work in a diverse environment.

Supervise undergraduate staff (4-10 students)

Responsible for halls/apartment areas housing between 180 and 700 students

Implement activities, programs and services needed to create an inclusive community

21 credits of general graduate school instate tuition

§ Prior residence life or other student leadership experience strongly preferred.

§ Graduate staff are limited to 19 hours of outside work that includes internships and practicums.

§ Availability to share in duty coverage from August through May, including all breaks.

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Syracuse University
The Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program
Coordinator of Research & Academic Services

Syracuse University seeks an organized, highly intuitive, independent problem solver for the Coordinator of Research & Academic Services position in the Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program (CSTEP), an integral part of the Graduate School. The Coordinator will lead and monitor academic initiatives related to the retention and post-baccalaureate success of historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students majoring in science, technology, engineering, and pre-licensure fields. In addition, the Coordinator will provide oversight for the holistic preparation of scholars for the graduate and professional school experience, specifically through Aspire - an academic improvement project, the year-long SUccess Series for first year students, and the Gateway Learning Community for pre-medical school students.

Responsibilities include providing academic and developmental counseling services throughout the academic year to undergraduate and graduate students in CSTEP-related fields, assisting in the coordination of the statewide CSTEP conference, coordinating the completion of reports for the New York State Education Department, and assisting the Director in the overall management of the program.

Salary range: $32,000-$37,000. For a detailed position description and online application instructions, go to www.sujobopps.com. A cover letter describing interest in the position, a resume, and a list of 3 professional references must be attached. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately, and the search will remain open until the position is filled. Syracuse University is an AA/EOE.

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Grassroots Campaigns is launching the largest national field campaigns in 2008 to put a Democrat in the White House. After 8 years of George Bush attacking out civil liberties and the environment we can't afford to let John McCain continue his legacy. We need a president who's willing to take us in a new direction on issues like the War in Iraq, health care and education. We need to make history this year and to do that we'll be in 50 cities around the country this summer running field campaigns for the Democratic National Committee. Students who are interested in applying should contact:

Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. (GCI), a national firm specializing in building grassroots support for progressive causes, political candidates, public interest campaigns, and non-profit fundraising operations, is interviewing potential staff for their campaigns to Take Back the White House. Grassroots Campaigns’ current and past clients include MoveOn.org, the Democratic National Committee, the ACLU, and the League of Conservation Voters. We are hiring for the following position:

Sound communication and motivational skills, strong desire for political change, and work ethic are essential. We are looking for people who have a strong leadership background, and who are ready to take on a lot of responsibility. Previous field organizing or canvass experience is a plus, but not a pre-requisite.

Annual salary begins at $24,000, and increases commensurate with experience. Staff may opt into our health care plan. Student loan assistance repayment program offered.

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4A. Monster.com Leadership Opportunity for University of Wisconsin (Madison) Students

They are seeking outstanding University of Wisconsin (Madison) business undergraduates to join us at Monster.com’s Diversity Leadership Programs (Monster DLP), a national leadership and career building conference series. These summer programs are sponsored by over 25 leading companies and other several organizations that are eager to meet top business students. These companies include, but are not limited to PricewaterhouseCoopers, New York Life, Dell and Hewlett Packard.

This is an exceptional program for motivated undergraduates. By participating in the Monster DLP, students will leave with an invaluable leadership experience. Participating students will receive:

This year they are pleased to offer the opportunity in 9 U.S. locations, including Atlanta, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Orlando, LA, Dallas, Baltimore & Philadelphia! Please visit their website, www.MonsterDLP.com, which features student testimonials from 2007 student participants and why 98% of our participants would recommend the Monster DLP to another student.

They can also provide additional promotional materials (posters or postcards) to help you drive more of your student to success through the Monster DLP events. Please email: medha.pratap@monster.com for additional tools or questions.

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The Movement Activist Apprenticeship Program (MAAP) is a paid 8-week intensive national organizer training program for people of color, who are committed to learning the theory and practice of building social justice movements through direct-action organizing. Participants learn the art and science of organizing through in-the-field training and skills development with a community or labor organization. Graduates of the program receive help finding employment as organizers with community and labor organizations fighting for social justice. Over the years, MAAP has produced hundreds of emerging organizers of color, who have continued to work for social justice and gone on to play key roles in the Movement.

Please submit applications to the CTWO training department via email: trainings@ctwo.org, fax: (510) 533-0923 or snail mail: CTWO Training Department, 1218 E. 21st St., Oakland, CA 94606

Qualified applicants must be people of color, at least 18 years of age, and display a commitment to building a movement for racial and social justice. In order to be considered, individuals must be fill out an application and attend a Community Action Training during the spring in one of the following cities: Oakland, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Brooklyn, NY; Miami, FL; or New Orleans, LA. To learn more about the application process, please go to http://www.ctwo.org/index.php?s=27. For more information about the Community Action Trainings, see below.

The Community Action Training (CAT) is a weekend-long, intensive introduction to organizing. The three-day training provides entry-level organizer training to individuals, staff, and members of community and labor organizations through fieldwork, role plays, and discussions. During this high-intensity three-day training, CAT participants learn how to door-knock as a tool for recruiting and mobilizing constituents, participate in campaign development and actions, and learn to appreciate the legacy of organizing in communities of color and its relevance in today's fight for social justice. Learn from experienced organizers, share skills and knowledge with other activists, and have fun meeting others dedicated to building a movement for social justice!

* History of Social Movements * Principles of Community Organizing * Approaches to Social Change * Grassroots Fundraising * Fundamentals of Doorknocking * Planning effective direct actions * Framing your fights in campaigns

Scholarships are also available! To apply for a scholarship go to http://www.ctwo.org/index.php?s=31 <http://www.ctwo.org/index.php?s=31> .

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What is Social Justice?
Adams, Bell and Griffin (2007) define social justice as both a process and a goal. "The goal of social justice education is full and equal participation of all groups in a society that is mutually shaped to meet their needs. Social justice includes a vision of society that is equitable and all members are physically and psychologically safe and secure."

Reference:
Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice: A Sourcebook. Edited by Maurianne Adams, Lee Anne Bell, and Pat Griffin.

What is the Social Justice Training Institute?
Since December of 1998, the Social Justice Training Institute has been providing an opportunity for individuals committed to issues of inclusion to develop their skills in the areas of dialogue and connectedness. Over 450 professional colleagues have participated in this experience to date. We have now expanded the experience to include an opportunity for students to gather and do some "personal work" related to social justice issues. The institute is open to 60 undergraduate students on college and university campuses in the U.S. and abroad. This advanced experience is for students who have done a fairly significant amount of work on social justice issues. Six alumni will join two or three SJTI faculty to complete the facilitation team.

Institute Format
The Social Justice Training Institute will provide an intensive developmental opportunity for students to examine the complex dynamics of oppression and to develop strategies to foster positive change on their campuses and in their communities.

Many campuses and communities offer opportunities to learn about the culture, observances, history and experiences of those who different from us: culture nights, food festivals and educational publicity campaigns are an important part of learning about those around us. Many students committed to change work hard to gain knowledge of their own and other communities, and can serve as resources and leaders on their campus. Building on those important pieces, we invite you to join similar students from a variety of campuses for an experience focused on what we can learn about ourselves, our own identities, and our skills in order to be more effective advocates, allies and agents for change. SJTI Student Experience is the rare opportunity to reflect on our own identities, experiences and impacts, and to focus on what we each can do to better embody social justice.

Students who attend the institute will be given the opportunity to explore the identities that make up who they are and better understand the extent to which these identities impact all they do. Through facilitated activities and exercises along with small group dialogue, participants will engage in conversations that will challenge and support them in their journey toward understanding how they can each – individually – impact our global community. To this end, each student will be asked to obtain a "Coach" from their home campus and to develop a Social Justice Commitment (SJC) detailing personal growth goals, an intervention that will impact their home campus and ways in which they can contribute to their community. The Coach must be a faculty member, staff member or administrator on the student's home campus. Participants will work with their Coach after the institute to continue their growth process and to implement their SJC.

Additional information can be found at: http://sjti.org/home_student.html
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The 2008 Multicultural Leadership Awards and Graduation Reception will take place on Thursday, May 1st at 6:30pm in the Multicultural Student Center Lounge.

The 2008 Multicultural Leadership Awards is an opportunity to recognize both the outstanding contributions of students, faculty and staff to their respective student organizations as well as the outstanding achievements that student of color organizations have made in the 2007-2008 academic year. Categories for nomination include:

    * Outstanding Emerging Leader
    * Outstanding Established Leader
    * Behind the Scenes Leader
    * Outstanding Faculty/Staff
    * Outstanding New Program
    * Outstanding Established Program
    * Outstanding Student Organization

Copies of the Nomination Packet will be available at the MSC Front Desk on the 2nd floor of the Red Gym.

As a part of the event on May 1st, we will also be hosting a graduation reception for all graduating students of color. If you or someone you know would like to be a part of this reception, please fill
out the MSC Multicultural Graduation Recognition Form which are available at the MSC Front Desk on the 2nd floor of the Red Gym.

All nominations and graduation recognition forms are due by Monday, March 31st to the MSC Front Desk.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel ree to contact Sarah Napoli (MSC Staff) at snapoli@odos.wisc.edu.
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4E. NEW LeadershipTM Wisconsin Conference, Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June 4-10, 2008

Through its Future Leader Award Program, Mount Mary College Women’s Leadership Institute is offering students an incredible opportunity to meet outstanding leaders, listen to inspiring speakers, and learn public leadership skills through an innovative curriculum.

WHEN & WHERE? NEW LeadershipTM Wisconsin will take place June 4 - 10, 2008 at Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

WHAT IS IT? A week-long, residential program designed to educate, empower, and encourage college women to take on public leadership roles. The conference is part of a national network of programs coordinated by the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. Through interactive workshops and hands-on projects, participants develop leadership skills as they are presented with information about a current national or community issue. NEW LeadershipTM supports women as they practice issue analysis, negotiation, conflict resolution, public speaking and advocacy skills – skills that can be applied in a variety of settings and for multiple purposes.

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“Jeopardy!”, America’s Favorite Quiz Show®, rolls into UW–Madison’s Kohl Center to tape the 2008 College Championship on April 11–12, 2008. The champion will be rewarded with a grand prize of $100,000 in cash.

Audition to be a contestant! Attend the Jeopardy! Brain Bus event from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on Thursday, April 3 at the Memorial Union for your chance to win prizes, meet the Clue Crew and audition for the show.

Be in the audience! A limited number of free student tickets will be distributed at the Campus Information Center in the Red Gym starting Tuesday, March 25. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Students are limited to four tickets per person.

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The Children’s Justice Project of the University of Wisconsin Law School invites you to attend the second annual Faces of Advocacy Conference.

CJP was founded by three UW law students in 2002. The group’s mission is to provide an organizational structure for the promotion of justice for children and juveniles through interdisciplinary advocacy and study within legal, educational,
health care, and social services systems

They invite you to participate in a multi-disciplinary dialogue about current research and best practices in child advocacy.

This will be second year of CJP’s Faces of Advocacy Conference. Their mission for the conference is to create a cross-disciplinary dialogue for professionals and professionals- to-be about the rapidly changing research and best practices within the vast fields of child advocacy. This year’s topic of Education, Kids and the Law was selected to reflect the growing practice of Education Law and in particular, issues related to Special Education.

When: Friday, March 28, 2008 9am-4pm

Where: Memorial Union

Cost: FREE, unless you wish to acquire CLE credits (see below). Registration is required to attend the Networking Lunch.

To Register (through March 8, 2008):

1) Email the following information to Erica Plaza-Christian at etplaza@wisc.edu:

§         Names and Titles of Conference Participants

§         Organization

§         Address

2) If you wish to receive CLE credits, (or provide a donation to support our conference and other activities), mail a check for $50 to:

      University of Wisconsin Law School

      Children’s Justice Project

975 Bascom Mall

      Madison, WI 53706

***Please note that late registration is $60 if between March 9-March 15th.

For more information please contact the Conference Coordinator:
Erica Titania Plaza-Christian
J.D. Candidate 2009
191 South St
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
608-239-0184

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4I. "#1 UW Black Student Radio"- Tune in WSUM 91.7FM with Late Night with M.White

"Mixing your Hotteset Damn Jamz" & Engaging in Intelligent Discussions, Sure to ENLIGHTEN and INSPIRE"

For more information contact: latenightwithmwhite@yahoo.com or www.myspace.com/intuitionproductions

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Learn while having fun as campus stages the second International Experiment, a five-hour interactive role-playing event designed to simulate international relations and development around the world. Forming teams that represent different countries, corporations, and global organizations, participants will assume the role of world decision-makers to determine national priorities, address problems, and navigate the complexities of advancement. Progress will depend on the creativity of players, but must also consider real-world interests and limitations.

Any UW-Madison student interested in global dynamics is eligible to register. No specialized knowledge or prior training is necessary. One hundred thirty students will be admitted to participate based on a first-come, first-served system.

All participants must be able to commit to attend the entire event from 9:00 to 3:00pm. The event is free and will include morning coffee and lunch.

Global Studies, International Learning Community, International Student Services, Model UN, School of Business International Programs, Center for International Business Education and Research, and WUD-Global Connections are pleased to invite you to apply to take part in this exciting global learning opportunity.

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4K. 16th Annual Building Unity Multicultural Conference @ UW-Madison, April 11-13, 2008

This years Building Unity conference theme is "Defining Diversity through Re-Defining Ourselves." There comes a time in all of our lives where we figure out who we are. We believe student leaders who understand themselves can be strong fighters for diversity and develop dialogues across cultures. The main goal of Building Unity is to help cultivate student leaders to run direct action campaigns on their campuses and win concrete victories for all students on issues of higher education.

You can get more information and registration forms at the MSC front desk. Their is also a sign up sheet at the front desk if you are interested in being on the planning committee!

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The Morgridge Center is focusing on Culture and Equality issues related to volunteering next month. With March just around the corner, it is a great time to mark your calendars and get involved, volunteer, or attend these upcoming and find out how you can make a difference.

This is an opportunity for students, spouses, faculty and volunteers to share in conversation, laughs, and yummy food and refreshments among a diverse group of people with international interests.

Come and view this movie that follows in the footsteps of immigrants traveling from Nicaragua to the United States. After the movie, there will be a discussion facilitated by Centro Hispano about immigration issues and the affects on people in Madison.

They encourgage you to take these opportunities to explore and learn more about issues related to Culture and Equality. Please log on to the Morgridge Center for Public Service website to view more statistics, events, and other information.

For more information on these events or assistance in finding other service events, contact the Morgridge Center at Morgridge@union.wisc.edu.

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The MSC will be hosting the following presentation on Monday, April
28th, 6-8 in the MSC Lounge:

“Environmental Racism, Fish Consumption, and the Penobscot Indian
Nation: A Critique of State Sanctioned Knowledge”
by Darren Ranco (Penobscot), Assistant Professor in Native American and
Evironmental Studies, Dartmouth College

More detailed information will be coming soon.

For more information please contact Sarah Napoli (MSC Social Justice
Education Specialist), snapoli@odos.wisc.edu

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SAVE THE DATE
City of Madison’s Department of Civil Rights in conjunction with Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Pastor Richard L. Jones present:
Hope For Tomorrow Employment Seminar and Job Fair
Saturday, March 29, 2008
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

-Sharpen your interviewing skills
-Build your resume
- Know your rights
- Meet prospective employers

Mt. Zion Baptist Church
2019 Fisher Street
Madison, WI 53713
REFRESHMENTS
For more information, please call Harper Donahue at
(608) 266-6511 or TTY/Textnet at (866) 704-2314.

If you need an interpreter, translator, materials in alternate formats or other accommodations to access this service, activity or program, please contact Harper Donahue at (608) 266-6511 or hdonahue@cityofmadison.com.

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The LGBT Civil Rights Movement 1960-1990: Exploring History and Current Consequences
Intersession, May 24 - June 6, 2008
Sociology 496
3 credits

The University of Wisconsin – Madison is sponsoring a two week seminar during the May 24 - June 6, 2008 Intersession that will include a twelve-day, experiential-learning trip on the history of the U.S. LGBTCivil Rights Movement. Participants will visit historic sites in Washington D.C. and New York City. They will talk with activists who were the first to break the media silence on homosexuality in the 1960’s; engage with those who organized and picketed at the first LGBT civil rights demonstration at the White House in 1965; meet activists who advocated successfully with the American Psychiatric Association to “de-list” homosexuality as a mental illness; talk with participants in the Stonewall Rebellion to resist police harassment directed towards the New York LGBT community; meet with activists who founded the first national organization for queer people of color; and meet with activists who created the gay liberation movement of the early 1970s who argued that "coming out of the closet" was both a moral imperative and a key to personal integrity and psychological health in ways that were as shocking at the time as they are familiar today. Participants will be asked to keep a personal journal, detailing their impressions of the trip. In their final written exercise, for which they will be graded, participants will write an analytic paper, connecting what they learned on the trip with local issues of civil or human rights.

This on-the-road course will be led by Professors Joe Elder (Sociology), Susan Zaeske (Communication Arts), graduate student Amy Barber (Communications Arts/Women's Studies), and graduate student and staff member Scott Seyforth (Educational Leadership and Policy Studies/University Housing). Elder and Zaeske will team teach the three-credit course. An on-campus seminar prior to boarding the bus will prepare students for the trip. Applications are DUE: MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2008.

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The Multicultural Student Center
Office of the Dean of Students
2nd Floor, "The Old Red Gym," 716 Langdon St., Madison, Wisconsin, 53706-1495
Tel: (608) 262-4503 & Fax: (608) 263-3912

Date (Time)	Event	Location
Tue 4.1 (7pm)	The Voices: Jeff Sachs	Ed Sci 204 & 228
Fri 4.4 (9pm)	TPS Drag Wars Benefit	Great Hall
Mon 4.7 (6pm)	Global Dialogue on Social Justice	Chadbourne Hall
Mon 4.7 (7pm)	The Issues: Queer Body Image	Memorial Union TITU
Tue 4.8 (8pm)	The Voices: Andrew Sullivan	Union Theater
Wed 4.9 (5:30pm)	TransEd: Gender 101	2619 Humanities
Thu 4.10 (7pm)	Q-Grads Social	TBD
Fri 4.11 (10am)	Sexual Health Fest	Library Mall
Fri 4.11 (7pm)	The Voices: Tranny Roadshow	Tripp Commons
Sat 4.12 (8pm)	The Voices: Bitch and the Exciting Conclusion	Orpheum Stage Door
Sun 4.13 (TBD)	Coming Out in Various Cultures	TBD
Mon 4.14 (7pm)	The Issues: Queer Sexual Health	Memorial Union TITU
Tue 4.15 (TBA)	Opening Doors with Allies	TBA
Wed 4.16 (5:30pm)	TransEd: Trans 101	2619 Humanities
Wed 4.16 (7:30pm)	The Voices: Aishah Simmons “Breaking the Silence”	MU Play Circle
Thu 4.17 (5pm)	The Issues: Queer People of Color	TBA
Thu 4.17 (7:30pm)	The Voices: Project Runway's Nick Verreos	Great Hall
Sat 4.19 (10am)	Farmer's Market Opening Field Trip	LGBT Campus Center
Mon 4.21 (7pm)	The Issues: Homosexuality in Religion	Memorial Union TITU
Wed 4.23 (5:30pm)	TransEd: Trans 201 (History)	2619 Humanities
Thu 4.24 (7:30pm)	The Voices: Real World's Ruthie Alcaide	Ogg Hall
Fri 4.25 (TBA)	Day of Silence	Library Mall/Capitol
Fri 4.25 (TBA)	LGBT Graduation Reception	TBD
Wed 4.30 (5:30pm)	TransEd: How to Be a Trans Ally	2619 Humanities