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November 16, 2009

CLA Student Ambassadors Needed

CLA is seeking three new CLA Ambassadors join our organization come

spring semester. Some of the main duties and responsibilities for the CLA

Ambassadors are outreach and recruitment of prospective students. I am reaching

out to your organization because it is important that students and families

considering the University of Minnesota know that diversity and inclusion is

important to us. The on line application is now ready to go. Please forward

this link on to those students who you think could benefit from an outstanding

leadership opportunity in the college and encourage them to apply. The deadline

for applications is Friday, November 13. The candidates /must/ be CLA students

and preferably freshmen or sophomore. If you have any questions feel free to

contact me.

http://discovercla.umn.edu/student/ambassadors.html

November 3, 2009

Volunteer at Joyce Bilingual Preschool

Volunteer at Joyce Bilingual Preschool! Our preschool program is dual-immersion, with an extra emphasis on Spanish language maintenance and learning in the 3-4 year-old class (about 70% Spanish and 30% English. Our 4-5 year old class strives for a 50/50 balance of Spanish and English).
Our preschool relies on volunteers for extra language support.

We are looking for 4-6 dedicated individuals who can commit to one morning or afternoon per week, with Spanish speakers needed particularly on Thursdays and Fridays. Our volunteers play an important role in the classroom, providing individualized tutoring and mentoring to students,
running learning stations, and supervising during snack time and gym time.

About 1/3 of our students are native Spanish speakers, 1/3 native bilingual,and the remaining 1/3 are native English speakers. All
children receive instruction in English and Spanish. Additionally, four out of our 6 teachers
are native Spanish speakers.

Please help Joyce Preschool fulfill its goal of providing quality bilingual education to all families by supporting us with your
presence in the classroom. Contact Natalie for more information:

natalie@joycepreschool.org,
612-823-2447.
www.joycepreschool.org

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship CALL FOR APPLICATIONS!

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is currently accepting applications for its summer leadership program in Washington, DC. The Institute provides America's best and brightest African American male college students with unparalleled networking opportunities, leadership development, and life‐long mentorship.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Exposure to congressmen, Supreme Court justices, doctors , business executives, educators, and other influential leaders
• Rigorous academic seminars
• Roundtable discussions, including seminars on leadership development
• High‐level internships around Washington, DC
• Activities that promote strong bonds with each other

PROGRAM DETAILS
• The program runs from June 5 to July 31, 2010
• Students must commit to two‐summers
• Housing is paid for by the Institute
• Students work at paid internships based on their career interest


You should be a college sophomore to apply. The Institute does not have
a GPA requirement. However, the median GPA for recent classes is 3.65.
An applicant's GPA is not the only criterion that is evaluated during the
admissions process. Campus involvement, awards earned, athletics, and
volunteer work are also important factors.

The application can be found on the web at www.i4rc.org/application.htm. Applications must be received, not postmarked, by the deadline. Inquiries should be directed to info@i4rc.org or (202) 659‐2831.


DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2010

We Inspire the best and brightest African American men to be men of great character who will make significant contributions to their communities, their country, and the world.
1227 25th Street, NW, Sixth Floor ▫ Washington, DC 20037 ▫ www.i4rc.org


October 14, 2009

Library Workshops

Are you in need of some skills and don't know where to find them. Then check out all the cool workshops that the University Libraries has to offer this year!

http://www.lib.umn.edu/services/workshops/registration