“The Cultural Connection” is a weekly email highlighting the cultural/academic events offered by the Office of Cultural & Academic Transitions (OCAT) as well as other departments and organizations at Michigan State University. This email is organized into three parts (Part I/Important reminders, Part II/Upcoming Cultural & Academic Events and Part III/Jobs-Internships-Opps.-Scholarships, misc.). This is only a partial listing of the cultural/academic events that take place at MSU. If you would like a cultural/academic event(s) offered by your organization or department highlighted in this weekly email and/or know of someone who would like to receive these emails please email (kozarmea@msu.edu) or call the OCAT office at (517) 353-7745. If you would like to stop receiving these emails, please respond with your request.
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PART I (IMPORTANT reminders)-
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Help “Like” OCAT on Facebook and stay up-to-date with cultural & academic opportunities!
2. SO many exciting upcoming events! Don’t forget to SCROLL to the bottom to find out about internships/jobs/volunteering and other opportunities!
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PART II (UPCOMING EVENTS)-
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Thursday, March 28th
1. Cesar E. Chavez Blood Drive Challenge
MSU Union (10am-4:00pm)
2. Latino Showcase~Extravaganza
Hubbard Hall Cafeteria (6:00 – 8:00pm) Dinner is available from 5:00 – 8:00pm
You must have a meal plan or purchase a meal ticket ahead of time.
Come and join the Akers Intercultural Aides as we put on a show to remember. While having dinner, you will be entertain by different Latino performances, trivia questions and much MORE!!! FREE PRIZES ALL AROUND!!!
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Friday, March 29th
1. 3rd Annual Cesar E. Chavez Community Leadership Luncheon&Conference
MSU Kellogg Center, Big Ten Room A (12noon-1:15pm)
Events are FREE but space is very limited & online pre-registration is required for both the luncheon & conference! For more information & to Register Visit Click HERE!
2. Latin Xplosion presented by CRU (Culturas de las Razas Unidas)
Kellogg Center Auditorium (6:30pm)
This year’s Latin Xplosion will take place March 29th at the Kellogg Auditorium! Latin Xplosion strives to to put on a show that showcases the essence of Latino culture; whether traditional or modern. Ranging from dance to song, this talent showcase is composed mostly of student talent from Michigan State University, along with collaborative schools and individuals from around the Michigan area. The event is taking place after the 3rd Annual Caesar Chavez Conference (at the Kellogg as well). Come out and enjoy a day full of events!
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Saturday, March 30th
Dia de la Mujer Conference (DDLM)
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center (8:00-5:00pm)
Registration is from 8:00AM-12NOON.
Attendees learn to conquer the fears & self-determination, the stereotypes & prejudices, and the obstacles & barriers that hinder full participation of Latina and all Women in society. It is an exciting day of cross-cultural interaction, workshops, exhibits, and motivational speakers that focus on the WOMAN perspective. More importantly, it provides an opportunity to meet with others who believe in the value of community building, living in an inclusive society, and cross cultural interaction that create opportunities for change. We have several opportunities for you to participate so don’t miss out! (Click the Links for details)
Volunteer at DDLM – Contact Mimi Martinez at mart1091@msu.edu to SIGN UP!
Reserve Exhibitor Space – showcase your organization or business at this year’s conference. Over 500 people attend each year.
Submit Artwork – for a chance to win $300
Register and Attend DDLM – For Group Rates & Waivers make sure to contact us!
MSU Students FREE
Non-MSU Student $10.00
General Admission $25.00
Registration required and includes breakfast and a nice formal Lunch at the Kellogg Center! For more info:E-mail: mart1091@msu.edu
Featuring Motivational Speaker Consuelo Kickbusch
ddlm.ocat.msu.edu
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Sunday, March 31st
Nominations for the 12thAnnual Student Life Leadership Awards DUE!
The Student Life Leadership Awards were created to recognize outstanding leadership at Michigan State University. The awards are intended to recognize students, advisors, organizations, and programs for creating change and positive impact to the MSU and associated communities. We encourage you to nominate students, advisors, organizations, and programs deserving of this honor. We seek to provide balance in the recognition of leadership excellence and know there are many outstanding leaders and programs across the campus. Please support our effort to recognize and award the many valuable contributions from various individuals and groups by limiting the number of categories in which you nominate a particular organization or individual. Nomination packets are due no later than March 31, 2013, and must be submitted via e-mail to quinneyd@msu.edu in pdf format. Nomination packets are available online: http://studentlife.msu.edu/leadership-development/leadership-awards-reception.
Please contact Dominick Quinney(quinneyd@msu.edu) via e-mail should you have any questions. You are cordially invited to join us for the awards program. This year’s awards ceremony will take place on Monday, April 22, 2013 in the Kellogg Center, Lincoln Room. Reception begins at 6:30 pm and program will start at 7:00 pm. Please RSVP no later than April 15, 2013 via stulife@msu.edu.
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Monday, April 1st
Our Bodies, Ourselves: Health in LGBTQ Communities of Color
Multicultural Center, MSU Union 5:30-6:30 PM
Research shows that significant health disparities exist between people of color and white people as well as between LGBTQ people and their straight/cisgender counterparts. What does this mean for LGBTQ people of color? How do our identities impact our physical, mental and emotional health? Do the microaggressions and discrimination that we encounter as queer people and people of color affect our health? What can we do to combat the diseases our communities are susceptible to, including stress-related illnesses like heart disease, depression and anxiety, substance abuse and more? Join us and share in the discussion!
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Wednesday, April 3rd
Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebrations “Kick-Off”
Wonders, Kiva (Time TBA)
***SAVE-the-DATE!!!!!!***
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Friday, April 5th
Spartan Links: Careers in Publishing & Authorship
Brody Classroom 112 (1:00pm – 3:00pm)
Do you love to write? Read? Communicate? Create?
Join us to learn about Careers in Publishing & Authorship, get insider-information about the field, and make personal connections with professionals who are MSU alums!
- Publishing is a vibrant industry, encompassing books, magazines, newspapers, ebooks, websites, social media, and much more!
- MSU Alumni will be discussing career opportunities in publishing & authorship and how your degree can get you there.
- Traditional print formats and digital platforms will be discussed.
- RSVP on MySpartanCareer.com (see below).
RSVP required — MySpartanCareer.com click under the “Events” and then “Workshops” tabs, click “RSVP” button. Space is limited. Secure your seat today! Questions? Please contact: Becky Brewer at brewerre@msu.edu
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Saturday, April 6th
Thinking Intersectionality with Kimberlé Crenshaw, Patricia Hill-Collins & Nira Yuval-Davis (A RARE EVENT!!)
Erickson Kiva (10AM-6:30PM)
Coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1991, the term “intersectionality” is a methodological concept for tracking women of color. Gaining prominence in academia, it became a buzzword in the end of the 20th century, and remains vital to understanding and tracking women of color.
Intersectionality provides a way to understand and problematize structures of inequality, it offers the possibility to recognize the importance (and lack) of diversity in scholarly thought, and facilitates a reexamination of the ways legal, civic, and social forces affect intersectional positionalities.
Despite its prominence and usefulness for understanding the positionality of women of color, currently, intersectionality is under considerable fire. This symposium addresses concerns, challenges, and ways to ensure the continued use of intersectionality with three founding and prominent intersectionality scholars: Kimberlé Crenshaw, Patricia Hill Collins, and Nira Yuval-Davis.
You will not want to miss this rare opportunity and event! At no other time have we seen three prominent scholars come together to discuss intersectionality and offer their thoughts on ensuring its continued presence into the 21st century. If you are interested in attending, be sure to RSVP as space is limited.
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Sunday, April 7th
Family Dinner and “Thinking Intersectionality” Talk Back
McDonel Hall Community Kitchen (5:00-6:00pm)
Join the LBGT Resource Center for our final Family Dinner of the year! We will be meeting at McDonel Community Kitchen. We encourage you to attend Thinking Intersectionality in preparation for this special talk back event, but all are welcome to attend.
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Tuesday – Wednesday, April 9-10th
James Madison College presents “Race in 21st Century”
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center
Schedule is NOW available HERE!
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Friday, April 12-Sunday, April 14, 2013
Color of Change Summit 2013
University of Michigan School of Social Work, Ann Abor
The 2013 Color of Change Community Summit is a conference that seeks to build community and cultivate power around the lived experiences of LGBTQ and similarly identified people of color in the state of Michigan. By drawing on the collective wisdom and expertise of our local communities, we hope to equip Summit participants with the skills they need to be part of the ongoing struggle for liberation. This conference is free, but you must register and spots are going fast! Register today!
If you are an MSU student and have registered for the conference, but still need a ride and/or lodging in Ann Arbor, contact Lauren Spencer in the MSU LBGT Resource Center by Monday, March 18, 2013. She can be reached at spenc180@vps.msu.edu or (517) 353-9520.
For more information: http://colorofchange2013.com
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Saturday, April 13th
1. Global Youth Service Day (GYSD)
(8:30AM – 1:00pm)
**SAVE-the-DATE!!!**
2. 2nd Annual Cultural Remix
(Tentative time 3:00 – 6:00pm)
**SAVE-the-DATE!!!**
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Thursday-Friday, April 18-19th
“Latin American Imprints–Poetics, Theater & Art: The Legacy of Gabriel Garcia Marquez” Spring Symposium brought to you by the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and the Department of Romance and Classical Studies
www.LatinAmerica.isp.msu.edu
View Flyer HERE!
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PART III (JOBS/INTERNSHIPS/VOLUNTEER/SCHOLARSHIP OPPS.)-
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1. IVAC (International Volunteer Action Corps) is looking for new energetic executive board members for next school year. We are looking for student leaders who like to work in a highly diverse setting. If you are interested in working with people from different countries, making new friends and giving back to community, you are the one we are looking for! If interested, please fill out the application form and e-mail to ivacmsu@gmail.com or hand in application at 339 Student Services by April 15, 2013 by 5:00 p.m. You can also get a hard copy of the application at room 339 Student Services.
2. Nominations are now being accepted for the 12thAnnual Student Life Leadership Awards. The Student Life Leadership Awards were created to recognize outstanding leadership at Michigan State University. The awards are intended to recognize students, advisors, organizations, and programs for creating change and positive impact to the MSU and associated communities. We encourage you to nominate students, advisors, organizations, and programs deserving of this honor. We seek to provide balance in the recognition of leadership excellence and know there are many outstanding leaders and programs across the campus. Please support our effort to recognize and award the many valuable contributions from various individuals and groups by limiting the number of categories in which you nominate a particular organization or individual. Nomination packets are due no later than March 31, 2013, and must be submitted via e-mail to quinneyd@msu.edu in pdf format. Nomination packets are available online: http://studentlife.msu.edu/leadership-development/leadership-awards-reception.
Please contact Dominick Quinney(quinneyd@msu.edu) via e-mail should you have any questions. You are cordially invited to join us for the awards program. This year’s awards ceremony will take place on Monday, April 22, 2013 in the Kellogg Center, Lincoln Room. Reception begins at 6:30 pm and program will start at 7:00 pm. Please RSVP no later than April 15, 2013 via stulife@msu.edu.
3. MSU’s Safe Place is Seeking Interns for Summer 2013
Internships are 18-40 hours per week and can be completed for course credit. Interns can gain experience in advocacy, client support, children’s programming, community education/outreach and other areas. For more information, contact Volunteer/Advocacy Coordinator, Alyssa Baumann at baumann9@msu.edu or 432-9570.
4. Big Brothers Big Sisters and Capital Area United Way are recruiting, mentors, and are looking for committed volunteers for the one-to-one mentoring program. This is a great community service opportunity and way to connect with community organizations.
If you are interested or want more information contact:
Alicia L. Barajas
Recruitment and Customer Relations Coordinator
Big Brothers Big Sisters Michigan Capital Region
330 Marshall St, Suite 103 Lansing MI 48912
P: 517-372-0160 ext. 2611 F: 517-372-3130
www.facebook.com/BBBSMCR
www.bbbsmcr.org
