Greetings from The Multicultural Student Center (MSC)!

You are receiving this email because of your affiliation with the Multicultural Student Center and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As a member of one of UW-Madison’s cultural groups, you will receive a listserv message on the 1st and 15th of every month notifying you of subjects relating to scholarships, volunteer and employment opportunities and special events and activities.

For more information about these activities, please contact the organization hosting the event/activity directly. If you would like the MSC to send out to its Listserv members information pertaining to the categories listed above, please e-mail Suzi Pyawasay, at smpyawasay@wisc.edu.

We appreciate your comments and suggestions regarding our listserv. Please send your comments to Suzi Pyawasay at the email address above. The materials included reflect diverse perspectives of the MSC Listserv participants and do not necessarily reflect a position of the Multicultural Student Center.

Here are highlights from today!

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1. Scholarships

A. McNair Scholars Program

B. Scholarship for Native Americans and Pacific Islanders

2. Volunteer Opportunities

A. Hispanic Scholarship Foundation Looking for Voluteers for Milwaukee Workshop

3. Employment/Internship Opportunities

A. Event Planning Internship at Career Services

B. The National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) Internship Program

C. Student Accounting Intern Position Available

D. African Dance Instructor Needed

E. The Kauffman Entrepreneurship Community Internship Program--KECIP

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

G. PEOPLE Program Summer Employment

H. Wisconsin Alumni Student Board (WASB) Membership Drive

I. Wisconsin Alumni Association Internship Opportunity, Marketing Intership

J. HBS Summer Venture in Management Program 2008

K. Time Warner Cable 2008 Summer Intern Program

L. Higher Achievement Internship: Summer Teacher

M. Lehman Brothers' Washington Equity Research

N. City of Madison: AASPIRE Internship Program

4. Special Events/Activities

A."Roots of Hope" Film Screening Event, April 20th

B. Register for the Spoken Word Education Institute: July 7-11

C. Line Breaks: The Remix, April 22-25

D. MSC Leadership Awards and Graduation Recognition

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

F. Student Organization Advisor Institute on April 28th

G. "Out and About Month", Calendar of Events

H. New Course Fall 08  AFRO-ASIAN PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP

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

J. Environmental Racism in Indigenous Communities

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Scholarships

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1A. McNair Scholars Program

The University of Wisconsin-Madison McNair Program is dedicated to preparing low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students for graduate education leading to a Ph.D. This program is named after Dr. Ronald E. McNair, one of the first African American astronauts. He died in the1986 explosion aboard the Challenger space shuttle. Before his death, Dr. McNair reached out to help others become their best, especially through education.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program recognizes that the diversity of scholars is integral to excellence, and seeks to groom a new generation of scholars and researchers that will more accurately reflect the growing diversity in intellectual perspectives, life experience, and cultures represented in academia. Twenty-five UW-Madison Scholars participate in this competitive graduate school preparitory program designed to provide them with the tools necessary for success in graduate education and for a career in academia and research.

A particular focus of this program is to provide research opportunities for McNair Scholars. Our students conduct research with the guidance of faculty mentors, who facilitate the students’ academic growth. McNair Scholars also attend and present at national research conferences, receive one-on-one academic counseling, participate in professional development workshops, and attend informational seminars on all aspects of graduate school, including the application process.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison McNair Scholars Program is funded by a grant from the United States Department of Education, TRIO programs, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate School Office of Minority Programs.

Academic year activities prepare participants for success in undergraduate and graduate education, including completion of PhD studies. The University of Wisconsin-Madison McNair Scholars Program provides the following:

Skill-building seminars that include:

• defining academic and career goals
• career planning and development
• scholarly and technical writing enhancement
• professional oral presentation techniques
• library services and research techniques
• time management and stress management skills
• computer technology training, such as SPSS
• Lecture Series on research, teaching, and academia.
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) preparation workshops, and GRE test fee waivers for qualifying scholars
• Assistance in identifying the graduate school program that would be a best fit for the scholar
• Advising on graduate admissions, financing graduate education
• Advise on navigating the demands of graduate study
• Opportunity to network with other undergraduates who are interested in obtaining a Ph.D. degree
• Opportunity to network with Graduate Students and faculty in their area of interest
• Opportunity to work on an individualized research project under the mentorship of a UW-Madison faculty member.

Research

The program, overseen by McNair Program staff and UW-Madison faculty mentors, provides McNair Scholars with direct participation in research projects and other scholarly activities (e.g. presenting research).
Research that is mentored by a faculty member is mandatory. There are two components: Academic-Year and Summer research

Academic-Year Research and Summer Research
• Faculty-mentored research projects
• Ethics in research workshop
• Seminars on research methodology and developing and presenting research papers
• Research paper publications in the UW-Madison McNair Scholars Journal
• Presenting research findings at Under Graduate Research symposia or National McNair conferences
• Scholars are eligible to receive a stipend of $2,800 for their research
• Travel opportunities include: Visits to regional graduate school fairs, student or professional conferences throughout the country, and on sponsored educational trips to other universities
•Additionally, McNair Scholars are eligible to receive graduate school application fee grants waivers and other incentives from more than 100 participating McNair Institutions throughout the nation

For more information contact:

Jacquelyn Vinson, jdvinson@bascom.wisc.edu

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1B.   Scholarship for Native Americans and Pacific Islanders

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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Volunteer Opportunities

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2A. Hispanic Scholarship Foundation Looking for Voluteers for Milwaukee Workshop

This workshop is a whole day event.  We ask that the volunteers arrive at 8 a.m. to help with the set up.  The event is scheduled to end around 2:00 p.m., so we ask that you please stay till 3:00 p.m. to help clean up.  We expect our busiest hours to be from 8:30 a.m. till 10:00 a.m.  There are two shifts for those that can not stay the entire time and we provide food for all our volunteers. 

If you are interested contact:

Carlos Rinconeño

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Employment/ Internship Opportunities

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3A. Event Planning Internship at Career Services

General Information
We are looking for a well organized, outgoing, professional intern to join our event planning team. This internship opportunity offers you a chance to develop your event planning skills in a fun and challenging work environment. The Event Planning Intern is responsible for assisting with all aspects of event planning for the 11 career related events that our office coordinates. Pay is $7.00 - $8.00 per hour for 10-12 hours per week.
Specific Duties include:
Assist with all aspects of event planning for all fairs and events. Specific duties include but are not limited to: sending invitations to events, managing a database of attendees, tracking payments, sending invoices and confirmation packets, creating signage for the event, placing catering orders, working with space designers for event layouts, marketing event, etc.
Independently plan and implement 1-2 events per semester under the guidance of the Event Coordinator. Write and manage weekly electronic newsletter for students, Career Buzz, that communicates event and office information. Assist with employer development activities such as updating mailing lists and databases. Assist with other event planning projects and office projects as assigned.
Essential qualifications:
Must be a sophomore or junior with a strong interest in event planning. Work-study preferred. All majors are welcome to apply with special consideration given to Journalism, English and Communication Arts majors. This position is best for a student that is looking for a long-term internship and can work both the academic year and in the summer as the busy event preparation time is during breaks and over the summer. We ask for a minimum time commitment of one year based on the extensive training that is part of the internship.

Specific skills needed for this position include: excellent time-management skills, great attention to detail, excellent written and oral communication skills, and strong computer skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Word
and Excel.

To apply please send or email resume and cover letter by Monday, April 21 to:
Angie White
Employer Relations and Event Coordinator
Letters and Science Career Services Office
1305 Linden Drive, Suite 205
Madison, WI 53706
awhite2@wisc.edu

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3B. The National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) Iinternship Program

The National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) is expanding its internship program (Campus to Careers) to offer dynamic and meaningful opportunities for recent college graduates and final-year college students to engage in paid, environmentally-oriented internships with Federal agencies and private industry.

In a recently awarded Co-Op agreement with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS), the NCSE has been asked to identify and “hire” 15 interns to work at FWS sites throughout the Midwest.
Nine of these internships will involve biological or scientific work in indigenous species surveys, invasive species monitoring, GIS data collection, wetland/grassland restoration, and similar projects. Six of the internships are oriented toward Wildlife Refuge visitor services and education.

Each internship will be 12 weeks in duration, beginning in May or June and pays $11.50 per hour. Housing is provided and health insurance is available. Eligibility is open to recent graduates or to students having completed their junior year in a natural sciences curriculum; the program is built with a strong emphasis to promote applicants of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. These programs may lead to but do not guarantee career opportunities within the Fish & Wildlife Service.

Current internship openings include:
Biological / Scientific
Oak Harbor, OH Madison, IN Winona, MN Newark, OH Saginaw, MI Morris, MN
Madison, WI Columbia, MO Erskine, MN
Visitor Services / Education
McGregor, MN Puxico, MO Prairie City, IA
Rochert, MN Sumner, MO Ashland, WI

Students and graduates interested in applying for these positions should fax a résumé / CV to 866-302-4978 or send a résumé / CV in .pdf format to C2C@NCSEonline.org, including a current email address and telephone phone number. All inquiries will receive a response including further directions on pursuing the current intern positions.

Paul F. Dion, SPHR, CPC
Director of Campus to Careers Internship Programs
The National Council for Science & the Environment
1101 17th Street, NW – Suite 250
Washington, DC 20036
866-302-4978 e/Fax
PDion@NCSEonline.org

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3C.  Student Accounting Intern Position Available

Research & Sponsored Programs (RSP) currently has immediate openings for 1 Student Accounting Intern Position.  Tasks for this position include (but are not limited to) various accounting functions (credits/debits, check deposits, invoicing, cash/account management), campus support and special projects.  The schedule is very flexible and the prospective candidate will have the freedom to make his/her own schedule.  It is encouraged for students to work between classes.  Shift
duration is up to the student.  Multiple shifts can be worked in the same day.  Our office hours are 7:45a-4:30p, M-F.  The ideal candidate would demonstrate positive qualities such as: intelligence, reliability and great ambition.  Preference will give to those candidates who are Accounting majors and would be interested to work the Summer 2008-Spring 2009 year (and potentially beyond). 
 
The perks of this position would be that you can make your own schedule and mold it around classes/your schedule.  You also will not be required to work on nights or weekends.  There are no uniforms (no strict dress codes).  Also - RSP has recently moved into a brand new office building at 21 N. Park St - so, the office amenities are very nice.  Further -
some students have actually used this work experience (to neutralize borderline academic merit) to gain acceptance into the Business School/Med School at UW.   

Our office promotes and facilitates the research, education, and outreach missions of the University of Wisconsin-Madison by supporting and administering extramurally sponsored programs.  RSP is responsible for the final review, negotiation and submission of all grant and contract applications and for the negotiation of agreements.  For more info about RSP, see:  http://www.rsp.wisc.edu/aboutrsp.html  As you can see RSP negotiated and accepted awards totaling $1.03 Billion in FY2007. Our current portfolio of active grants/contracts/awards that we administer is about 18,000 accounts and $4+ billion.   

We do have heavy workloads and thus the need to add students to our existing staff of students. 

Please respond to me directly (preferably before April 25, 2008) if you are interested to set up an interview or if you would like more information.  We would like to schedule interviews starting mid/late April.  Starting pay is:  $8.00+ per hour (depending on qualifications), with performance raises possible per semester.  Total hours per week can vary and RSP offers up to 40 hours/week for the summer.  We prefer students to be available near 10-15 hours per week during the Fall & Spring academic semesters. Email David for more information.

DAVID NGO
SENIOR GRANT & CONTRACT SPECIALIST
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
OFFICE OF RESEARCH & SPONSORED PROGRAMS
21 N. PARK ST.; SUITE #6416
MADISON, WI 53715-1218
(608) 263-6913 TELEPHONE
(608) 262-5111 FAX
DVNGO@RSP.WISC.EDU

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3D. African Dance Instructor Needed

Recreational Sports is looking to hire and African Dance Instructor for Fall 08.

The Auditions are:

Friday, April 25, 2008

1-3pm

SERF Studio (715 West Dayton St. )

For more information contact:

Lori Devine, devine@recsports.wisc.edu

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3E. The Kauffman Entrepreneurship Community Internship Program--KECIP

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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3G. PEOPLE Program Summer Employment

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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3H.  Wisconsin Alumni Student Board (WASB) Membership Drive

We would love to have you be a part of the Wisconsin Alumni Student Board (WASB).  WASB's mission is to connect students past, present, and future with the ultimate goal of celebrating the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  We have been an active organization on this campus since 1979. Part of the Wisconsin Alumni Association, WASB is comprised of 65 energetic, enthusiastic students.  You can apply to be one of these 65 energetic, enthusiastic students at the following address by April 25th...

http://www.uwalumni.com/home/students/WASB/wasbapplication2008.aspx

Our sweet programming includes...

~ACP - the nation's largest alcohol-alternative and cost free party in the nation which hosts the FREE Badger Blowout Concert, this year featuring TALIB KWELI!!!!

~Dinners on Wisconsin - current students are shuttled to Alumni homes for a home cooked meal while learning about potential career paths

~Prospective Scholars Day, MadLaughs, Children's Extravaganza, and Financial Independence are a few more of the amazing programs WASB puts on for the campus and community.

Are you enthusiastic?
Do you like planning events accessable to the whole campus and community?
Are you in love with the University of Wisconsin-Madison?
Would you sacrifice your life for Bucky Badger?
Do you want to meet 64 more individuals who would also sacrifice their lives for Bucky Badger?

If so, WASB is for you! Join Today!

If you have any questions, e-mail me (Chris) at sover@wisc.edu, or join the Facebook group, "I Want to Be a Part of WASB - An Epic Wisconsin Tradition - Fall 2008."

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3I. Wisconsin Alumni Association Internship Opportunity

The Wisconsin Alumni Association® (WAA) is seeking applications for three to five unpaid Marketing Intern positions for the 2008-09 academic year (August 25, 2008–May 8, 2009). Interns will work as a marketing team and be responsible for marketing plan development, implementation of tactics and evaluation. The campaign will target undergraduate students to raise awareness of WAA, including developing ways for WAA to have a more physical presence on campus. This internship will offer a real world, hands-on experience for those looking for marketing skills practice. These positions report directly to the Director of Marketing. For more information about the Wisconsin Alumni Association, please visit www.uwalumni.com.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with WAA staff and internship team members to develop a marketing plan with the objective of raising awareness and promoting free events and services (career networking tools, scholarships, educational events) developed for UW students
• Implement tactics developed in the marketing plan within a budget range (e.g., event planning, viral marketing, e-marketing and public relations activities)
• Update uwalumni.com/students web page and plan for new content/features; maintain “WAA Hookup” Facebook group
• Conduct market research and evaluate marketing plan at end of semester
• Represent and promote the WAA brand

Qualifications

• Background/studies in strategic communications, marketing, communication arts or similar
• Ability to work an average of 3–7 hours/week during each semester. Must be available for a one-hour weekly team meeting at WAA, 650 N. Lake St. (time to be determined within regular business hours).
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a team setting
• Initiative to lead a group and problem-solve
• Outgoing personality with excellent written and verbal communication skills (graphic design skills not required)

Application and Screening Process
Electronic resumes and a cover letter should be submitted to:

Jessika Kasten
Director of Marketing
Wisconsin Alumni Association
jkasten@uwalumni.com

WAA will accept applications on or before Monday, April 28, 2008 or until qualified candidates are identified. Interviews will be schedule for the week of May 5, 2008.

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3J. HBS Summer Venture in Management Program 2008

The Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP) is a week of HBS instruction that exposes high-potential college students in the summer between their junior and senior year to the HBS MBA experience and the variety of opportunities a degree in management can afford. Participants from diverse backgrounds spend the week on campus living the MBA student experience - attending classes, analyzing case studies, and debating management issues with peers and faculty.

This unique educational experience, in combination with a summer internship at a sponsoring company or organization, gives participants a broader understanding of the challenges business leaders face, the innumerable opportunities that exist in management, and the impact they can have on their community and the world through leadership.

The application for the 2008 Summer Venture in Management Program is now available online. In order to attend, a completed application is due May 9, 2008 at 5:00pm EST (Boston time). The program will take place from June 21-27, 2008.

Consistent with the objective of promoting educational diversity and opportunity in business leadership, criteria considered among others, are whether the applicant is:

• the first family member to attend college;
• a member of a group that is currently underrepresented in business schools and corporate America (e.g. African-American, Latino, Native American, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender);
• from a family with little business education or experience;
• from a school whose graduates do not typically attend a top-tier university (e.g., attends a community college as part of a four-year degree or attends a predominantly minority college).

For more information about this program, please visit the SVMP website. Please forward this email to high-potential college students you think might be interested in applying to the 2008 SVMP Program.

Best regards, MBA Admissions, Harvard Business School, svmp@hbs.edu

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3K. Time Warner Cable 2008 Summer Intern Program

SUMMARY

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. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply directly through our Time Warner Career site located at www.timewarner.com/ careers

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

Intern title: Higher Achievement Summer Teacher

Location:  Washington, DC

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).

Compensation:  Stipend- $1800-3000

Duration:  Summer, full time

Deadline to apply:  June 1

Application procedure:  Please contact summer@higherachievement.org for a full application.  

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3M. Lehman Brothers' Washington Equity Research

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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3N. City of Madison: AASPIRE Internship Program

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

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact:

Harper Donahue, IV

608.266.6511 PH

Email:  hdonahue@cityofmadison.com

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Special Events/Activities

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4A. "Roots of Hope" Film Screening Event, April 20th

5 p.m. 2650 Humanities

Join the Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies Department, along with Amnesty International, La Colectiva, Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, the Educated Leading Ladies Association, MEChA and the Wisconsin Experience, to learn more about the issues of freedom of expression and human rights in Cuba.  We will be screening the film Cuba Libre: El Mayor Deseo, followed by a Question/Answer and Discussion session, led by 2 representatives of the organization Roots of Hope and 2 UW Professors, Francisco Scarano and Margarita Zamora.   Come learn more about the current situation in Cuba and find out more information about Roots of Hope, a national and international network of young people who care deeply about Cuba.

See http://raicesdeesperanza.org/home.htm or contact Kate Finley (finley@wisc.edu) for more information.
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4B. Register for the Spoken Word Education Institute: July 7-11

Teachers, students, and youth workers: register now for the annual, award-winning seminar on spoken word pedagogy, hip-hop culture, and educational attainment. This year's institute kicks off with a special performance by poet, activist, and founder of the Black Arts Movement, Amiri Baraka.

3rd Annual Spoken Word & Hip-Hop Education Institute
July 7–11
UW-Madison campus

Instructors include Amiri Baraka, Michael Cirelli, Queen GodIs, Dr. Daniel Banks, Chris "Kazi" Rolle, Josh Healey, Dasha Kelly, and more

Sessions include: Language and Liberation, Arts Activism, Hip-Hop Lesson Plans, The Power of Youth Voice, Connecting to Resources

$500 for the week, sliding scale available

University & CEU credit options available

Register with Kahaema Byer

presented by OMAI & Urban Word NYC

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4C. Line Breaks: The Remix, April 22-25

Here it is, the schedule for Line Breaks: The Remix. One huge show (get your tickets before they run out) and six star-packed panel-performances. From hip-hop dance to theater to education to gender studies, Line Breaks highlights new movements in the culture. And watch out, there's some surprise guest artists expected to drop in as well. For more info, see Line Breaks link.

LINE BREAKS SHOWCASE:
HIP-HOP ON THE MAIN STAGE
Thursday, April 24, 7:00pm
* featuring Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Staceyann Chin, Rokafella & Kwikstep, & Rennie Harris
and the spring showcase of the First Wave Hip-Hop Theater Ensemble
--> Memorial Union Theater (800 Langdon Street)
--> $5 student ticket, $15 adults
Tickets available at the Union Theater box office. 608-262-2201.

All other events are free and open to the public:

Line Breaks Panels & Performances

Tuesday, April 22

7:00pm at Majestic Theater (115 King Street)
LIGHTS, CAMERA, HIP-HOP
* The First Wave documentary premiere, plus Dahlak Brathwaite, Mayda Del Valle, Eli Jacobs Fantauzzi, & Rafael Casal

Wednesday, April 23

12:00pm in the On Wisconsin Room, Red Gym (716 Langdon Street)
HIP-HOP 101: REMIXING EDUCATION
* Marc Bamuthi Joseph

2:00pm in the On Wisconsin Room, Red Gym
TOTAL CHAOS: HIP-HOP THEATRE
* Rennie Harris, Paul Flores, Jorge ‘Popmaster Fabel’ Pabon, Rha Goddess, & Marc Bamuthi Joseph

Thursday, April 24

12:00pm in the On Wisconsin Room, Red Gym
TURNING THE PAGE: HIP-HOP POETICS
* Dennis Kim, Mayda Del Valle, Staceyann Chin, & Kevin Coval

2:00pm in the On Wisconsin Room, Red Gym
KEEPING IT MOVING: HIP-HOP DANCE
* Rennie Harris, Popmaster Fabel, Jarius King, Kwikstep, Rokafella, & Chris Walker

7:00pm in the Memorial Union Theater
LINE BREAKS SHOWCASE: HIP-HOP ON THE MAIN STAGE
* Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Staceyann Chin, Rokafella & Kwikstep, Rennie Harris, & the First Wave Hip-Hop Theater Ensemble

Friday, April 25

12:00pm in the Play Circle, Memorial Union (800 Langdon Street)
CENTERING GENDER & SEXUALITY IN HIP-HOP STUDIES
* Jeff Chang, Tricia Rose, Dawn-Elissa Fischer, Bakari Kitwana, Mark Anthony Neal, & Craig Werner

2:00pm in the Play Circle, Memorial Union
THE FUTURE OF HIP-HOP STUDIES
* Chuck D, Wendy Day, Marcyliena Morgan, Davey D, & Jeff Chang

Line Breaks: The Remix held in conjunction with Hip-Hop as a Movement Week, Afro-American Studies Words and Music Series, and the Arts Institute

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4D. MSC Leadership Awards and Graduation Recognition

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 April 4th 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.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?  Sophomores or juniors during the 2008-2009 academic year who are interested 
in kick-starting their careers.  A priority of the program will be the inclusion of underserved 
and underrepresented women from across Wisconsin.  This includes women of color, 
nontraditional-age college women, disadvantaged students, those physically disabled, and students 
majoring in fields outside political science.  Students who demonstrate the following 
characteristics are especially eligible:

• Interest in civic engagement
• Leadership ability
• Academic distinction
• Enthusiasm

For cost, application deadline and registration process, please visit: www.mtmary.edu/cawp.htm or to learn more about the program, students can view a video at www.newleadershipwi.com/video/NewLeadershipWI.wmv.

If you have questions, send an email to womenldr@mtmary.edu.

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4F. Student Organization Advisor Institute on April 28th

Learning Outcomes

o        Create a culture of integrity and accountability

o        Enhance ability to have difficult conversations with students

o        Learn about resources within advisor community

 Date: Monday, April 28th
Time: 5:30pm  - 7:30pm
Location: Gordon Commons, 717 W Johnson St., Room B5

Please register online by Friday, April  18th

Agenda:

5:30pm - 6:30pm Dinner and Keynote Speaker:  Jay Edgar, Certified Instructor from the Center for Creative Learning, Milwaukee, WI

6:30pm - 7:30pm: Roundtable Discussions

7:30pm: Continuing Conversations with Organization Advisors (Optional)

Keynote Presentation: When Your Word Becomes Law

Whether it's supporting students in fulfilling their membership/officer requirements, turning in paperwork or paying dues/rent, holding them accountable can be tough sometimes! Jay will offer tools you can use to make your life as an organization advisor or house corporation board member that much easier. Learn how to gain more cooperation from your advisees, as well as a few techniques you can use with those who don’t appear to want to play the game by the rules!

*This event is open and free to anyone who works with a Registered Student Organization on UW-Madison Campus. 

Located in the back of the building; it can be found by taking the stairway to the bridge that crosses over Lake Street.

*Wheelchair accessible route available.

*Metered parking can be found in Lot 46.  

*Please contact Mark Kueppers, at kueppers@odos.wisc.edu or by phone: 608-890-2206 with questions or any specials needs or accommodations.

A huge thank you to the co-sponsors of this event, the Student Organization Office, the UW Credit Union and the Wisconsin Alumni Association.

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4G. "Out and About Month", Calendar of Events

OUT AND ABOUT MONTH IS HERE!
April is Out and About Month!  The theme is "Get Real." April is full of amazing films, speakers, workshops and social events centered on the LGBT community.

Speakers whose names you might know: Andrew Sullivan; Aishah Simmons; Monica Dillon; Nick Verreos; Ruthie Alcaide.  A Trans Education series. Drag Shows a Plenty.  Workshops: Queer Body Image; Queer Sexual Health; Homosexuality in Religion; Intersecting Identities; Considering Law School?; National Day of Silence, the LGBTA Graduation and Awards Reception, and so, so much more!

The whole month kicks off on Wednesday, April 2, at 8PM in MU Beefeaters, with Gender Neutral Speed Dating!  Come to meet friends (and maybe more), and enjoy free food!
Check out http://www.wisc.edu/lgbt/OAM2008.htm to view the calendar of events for the month!

All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.  For more information or for accessibility/accomodation requests, contact Eric Trekell at 608.265.2480.

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4H. New Course Fall 08  AFRO-ASIAN PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP

Interested in any of these performance genres?  Spoken Word, Poetry,  Theater, Performance Art, Dance, Music?  Want to be part of an  exciting, innovative performance workshop and perform on the Union  Theater stage this coming November 2008?

New FALL 2008 course, “AFRO-ASIAN PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP: REVOLUTIONARY  MOVEMENT, SOUND AND WORD."

Seize the rare opportunity to work with world-class New York-based  composer, director and performer FRED HO, whose brilliance lies in his masterful ability to work across cultural boundaries through the  explosion of different musical and performance genres.  Fred Ho will  work with students to create a new multi-disciplinary performance 
piece that will be part of his on-campus concert sponsored by the WI  Union Directorate, “REVOLUTIONARY EARTH MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE: PEOPLE  AND THE PLANET BEFORE PROFIT,” November 22, 2008, 8 pm, Wisconsin  Union Theater.

AUDITION WILL BE CONDUCTED ON September 2, Tuesday, 11:30-2:30 pm,  room to be determined.

Asian Am  260  “AFRO-ASIAN PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP:  REVOLUTIONARY 
MOVEMENT, SOUND AND WORD”  Lec 001
Instructor: Fred Ho
T/R 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Credits:  3
TUESDAY, Room to be confirmed, Humanities Building
THURSDAY,  Room 1321, Humanities Building

WHAT TO PREPARE:
Actors/actresses/poets/writers/spoken word:  one short monologue 
performance
Musicians:  one short ORIGINAL work
Dancers:  one short solo work

Audition first on Sept 2, then register.

FOR MORE INFO., TO SIGN-UP FOR AUDITION CONTACT:
Peggy Choy (pachoy@wisc.edu)

We encourage ALL students interested in performance to audition.   Students in the disciplines of theater, music (including jazz,  percussion and world music), spoken word, english, comparative  literature, dance, ethnic studies and those in the First Wave program are ideal candidates for Ho’s class!

ABOUT FRED HO:
Fred Ho is a one-of-a-kind revolutionary Chinese American baritone  saxophonist, composer, writer, producer, political activist and leader of the Afro Asian Music Ensemble and the Monkey Orchestra.  Mr. Ho has exploded on the New York cutting edge performance world in recent  years, making a 32-city tour sponsored by Columbia Artists  Management.  While breaking new ground in contemporary music and  theater, he remains committed to political and social transformation. 

For two decades, Fred Ho has innovated a new American multicultural music imbedded in the most soulful and transgressive forms of African American music with musical influences of Asia and the Pacific Rim!

Sponsors: Arts Institute, Asian American Studies Program and the  School of Music.
Co-sponsors:  Department of Afro-American Studies, Dance Program,  Department of Theatre and Drama.

FRED HO’s Fall 2008 Residency sponsored by the UW-Madison Arts 
Institute, Asian American Studies Program and the School of Music

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4J. Environmental Racism in Indigenous Communities

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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