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Indicorps Grassroots Development
Fellowship
Indicorps announces
over 30 competitive new projects for the August 2009 Indicorps
Diaspora Fellowship. We intend to foster the next generation of
young Indian leaders who are willing to challenge themselves and “be the
change.” You will tackle real issues in education, microfinance,
social entrepreneurship, environmental conservation, public health, urban
infrastructure, and much more. Live simply and dig deep to learn
about real India and
yourself; projects span from Kanpur to Pondicherry, Gujarat
to Madhya Pradesh. Indicorps selects for commitment, perseverance,
and drive. To learn more, visit: .http://apply.indicorps.org
In the spirit of President Obama's campaign to
create "Change you can believe in," Indicorps is a real
opportunity for CHANGE YOU MAKE HAPPEN. The August
2009 Fellowship model will mobilize passionate, sincere fellows to become
strong team players and leaders who will build sustainable new initiative.
Apply today to make CHANGE happen!
Deadline: March 15, 2009
Monday -
Wellness and Fitness Day
The Department of Recreation Services, with support from the Division of
Student Affairs Health and Wellness Portfolio, is conducting the first
annual Syracuse University Health, Wellness and Fitness Day on Monday, February 23. An abundance of free
activities will be offered to the university community including
massages, fitness classes, blood-pressure screening, eating demonstrations,
a stress reduction workshop and skate rentals. Workout challenges are
also encouraged. Many activities occur during the lunch hour.
For more information check out http://recreationservices.syr.edu and RE-Create
Yourself!
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Mardi
Gras Celebration
When: Monday: February 23
Where: Schine Student Center
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
University Lectures
Presents:
“A
Conversation with Shen Wei”
When: Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Hendricks Chapel
A native of China,
Shen Wei is founder of New York-based Shen Wei Dance Arts,
which since its inception in 2000 has become one of the premier dance
ensembles in the world.
Artistic director of Shen Wei Dance Arts and a principal
choreographer of the 2008 Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremonies.
Moderated by former New York Times chief dance critic Anna
Kisselgoff .
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Judicial
Board/Peer Education Team
The Office of Judicial Affairs is looking for students to participate on
the University Judicial Board/Peer Education Team (UJB/PET). The
mission of the UJB/PET is to participate in judicial hearings and develop
and implement programs that encourage civility and good citizenship within
the Syracuse University community. The UJB/PET
provides an opportunity for students to be leaders in the University
community, promoting civility and citizenship, while also developing skills
in facilitation and conflict resolution.
Applicants for the UJB/PET must be matriculated full-time undergraduate,
graduate, or law students at either Syracuse University
or SUNY-ESF. Both on-campus and off-campus residents are encouraged
to apply. A grade point average of at least 2.5 is strongly
recommended. Disciplinary or academic violations committed at Syracuse University or elsewhere must be
disclosed. Prior infractions will not automatically
disqualify applicants, but are taken into consideration by the selection
committee. Students who are currently on disciplinary probation are not
eligible.
Please direct interested students to the online application form
for the University Judicial Board/Peer Education Team at: http://students.syr.edu/judicial/ujb/index.html
Additionally, I have attached some flyers you may post around your office
or shared space. Please encourage students that you feel are qualified
to apply. If you know of a student who would be an asset to the UJB/PET,
please email me his/her contact information and I will send the application
link along to them. The completed application form and responses
must be submitted online no later than March
20, 2009. Questions may be directed to
the Office of Judicial Affairs at 443-3728 or mbornste@syr.edu
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Partners in Learning's 20th Anniversary Friend-Raising
Event!
Partners in Learning is a not-for-profit organization that operates
2 programs engaging immigrant and refugee families: MANOS, an early
education program that prepares 2 through 4 year-old children for school
and the West Side Learning Center, where their parents learn English and
employment skills.
Both programs have a proven record of success providing parents and
their children with the skills required to become contributing members of
our community. Last year alone, these programs assisted over 700 families
from Africa, Asia, Europe, South and Central America and the Caribbean. Unfortunately, reductions in government
funding have threatened the continuation of both programs.
Let's all come together in support of MANOS and the West Side Learning Center!
Enjoy a wonderful evening while also supporting cultural connections for
immigrant families in our community!
When: Saturday, March 7, 2009
Time: 7:00-11:00 pm
Where: Palace Theater (2384 James St. Syracuse,
NY 13206)
Price: $ 20 advance sale
$ 25 at the door
Proceeds will benefit the children and families of MANOS and
the West Side Learning Center
Make your advance-purchase reservation before February 26th to
secure a discount! For more information, call (315) 435-4013 or e-mail
at manos@twcny.rr.com
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Spring Break 2009 - $99 RT Bus
Service
Student Association is
providing a $99 round trip bus service to four metropolitan areas for this Spring
Break. The cities are New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, and Washington D.C. The bus will depart from Schine Student
Center on March 6th at 5pm
and will return from the designated locations of the cities on March 15 at
10am. Tickets can be purchased at Schine Box Office.
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Important
Announcements:
- ALERT FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS WHO
ARE INTENDING TO GRADUATE THIS MAY 2009
*
Graduate students expecting to graduate must complete the File Diploma Request process
in MySlice by established deadlines, published as http://gradsch.syr.edu/pdfs/GraduationDeadlines.pdf
by the Graduate
School. This will
activate the certification process and awarding of your degree.
* The Office of International Services has opened access to CINTAX, the
web-based income tax preparation software for filing your federal tax
forms. CINTAX passwords are now available. The only way to request a
CINTAX password is from our website at http://international.syr.edu/Form_CINTAX_Password_new.html
It is important that you complete all fields on the
form to receive a
password. There is a maximum of 3 – 5 business
day turn around
time for the password.
There will be two tax seminars to be
held in March:
Monday, March 9 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm (Maxwell Auditorium)
Monday, March 23
from 2:00pm – 5:00pm (Maxwell Auditorium)
Quotes of the Week:
"The
victory of success is half won when one gains the habit of setting goals
and achieving them. Even the most tedious chore will become endurable as
you parade through each day convinced that every task, no matter how menial
or boring, brings you closer to fulfilling your dreams."by Og Mandino
"The
reason a lot of people do not recognize opportunity is because it usually
goes around wearing overalls looking like hard work."by Thomas
Edison
"Retention
is the result of effective education, which means that the focus is
student's education rather than retention itself. "by Vincent
Tinto
"Frequent faculty-student
contact in and out of the classroom is the most important factor in student
motivation and involvement. " by
Arthur Chickering
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2 Women’s Basic Physical Defense Class or
Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) classes offered for Spring 2009 Semester
DPS offers two free Rape Aggression Defense (RAD)
self-defense classes for women this semester, one starting February 6, the
other starting March 24.
To register, call 443-5483 or e-mail jlentz@syr.edu.
The R.A.D. course is 12 hours in length, broken down over a four-week
period.
Class One Dates: Fridays – February
6, 13, 20, 27
Location: Women’s Building Dance Studio (1st Floor)
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Class Two Dates:
Tuesdays – March 24, 31, April 7, 14
Location: The Skybarn on South Campus
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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If you would like to submit a request to publish
your news or events in our SCISNEWS letter.
Please contact Daniela Baban Hurrle at dbabanhu@syr.edu
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