CDE Newsletter

I'm Thinking about Going to Law School. What Should I be Doing?

The University of Iowa Black Law Student Association, College Student Division, presents "Real Talk," a panel discussion entitled "I'm Thinking about Going to Law School.  What Should I be Doing?

Thursday, April 9, 2009

6 to 7 p.m.

Boyd Law Building

Light refreshment will be served.  For more information, email Jerome Coenic-Taylor at jcoenic@gmail.com.

Internships available at Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for Summer

Make aDIFFERENCE at Wellmark?

 

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is proud to offer several internship opportunities for the summer of 2009.  If you, or someone you know, are interested in the areas of Sales, Marketing, Process Excellence, or Finance then you are invited to consider the opportunities that Wellmark has to offer.  For a full job descriptions and listing of position requirements, please visit www.wellmark.jobs. 

 

Hip-Hop Activist & Media Assassin Harry Allen to Speak at UI on April 1

The Afro-American Cultural Center,

 The Black Student Union, 

The Black Male Forum

&

The University Lecture Committee

 

Cordially invites you & a guest to…

A reception followed by a lecture

Honoring

 Harry Allen

Hip-Hop Activist & Media Assassin

 Wednesday, April 1, 2009

5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Afro-American Cultural Center

303 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City, IA

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The Afro-American Cultural Center is located near the

University of Iowa Law School

*Dinner will be served at the AACC Reception 5:30*

 The lecture will be held after the Reception

Location: IMU Second Floor Ballroom
Time:  7:30 p.m.

Please R.S.V.P. to:

Cheri Smith at 319-335-3059 or

cheri-smith@uiowa.edu

By 5 p.m. on March 30, 2009

 

 

Tutor Request Deadline

The deadline for new Spring 2009 tutor requests is Friday, April 3.  If you are thinking about requesting a tutor, schedule a meeting with your Multicultural Coordinator before that date!  We still have tutors available for many courses, including tutors for German, French, and American Sign Language.  Our tutoring involves a weekly meeting with your tutor.  Students request tutoring for a number of reasons, including to earn an A in the course, as extra review, or to practice a language. 

Questions about the tutoring program can be directed to  Brooke (335-1546 or brooke-paulsen@uiowa.edu).

Friday After Class - March 27, 2009

Motier Haskins
Clinical Assistant Professor,
School of Social Work
Wild Bill's Coffee Shop
North Hall

Networking works! You can be the beneficiary of my networking experiences by attending the first Friday After Class (FAC) program in 2009.  At this event, you will meet Clinical Assitant Professor, Motier Haskins.

Join us while Professor Haskins shares his commentary, unique stories, and interacts with you about student success.

Your student peers say the following about the Friday After Class programs, “Expect to hear something that will resonate with you for sometime."

I look forward to seeing you there on Friday, March 27, from 3:45 to 5 PM at Wild Bill’s Coffee House in North Hall.

Johnnie M. Sims, Director
New Dimensions in Learning

johnnie-sims@uiowa.edu

Important Information for College Students from Foster Care

Many college students coming from foster care have computers provided or purchased for them from a variety of funding sources.  This includes the federal Education and Training Voucher (ETV funding that all states have access to--see https://www.statevoucher.org/).  Other students may get this support through their caseworker or Independent Living program using Chafee funds that are available for educational support. Some states use private scholarship funds.  Students need to check in with their social worker or Independent Living staff or contact their state's Educational and Training Voucher director to obtain information about this as each state administers program options somewhat differently.

Survival, Persistence, and Success Strategies for African American Women

I Just Wanna Holler!

Navigating a Predominantly White Institution
Survival, Persistence, and Success Strategies for American American Women

Tired of being the only one?

Conscious of exclusion, but no one else is?

Feeling pressured to be a mentor, advisor, spokesperson, etc., to represent your group?

Not feeling connected on campus?

Does all this just make you wanna holler?

Join Dr. Mary Howard-Hamilton on the UI campus March 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the UCC Board Room (second floor).  Space is limited; therefore, RSVP to Doty Simpson-Taylor (335-0705) or dorothy-simpson-taylor@uiowa.edu.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events.  If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity in advance at 335-0705.

Sisterhood Summit will be on April 4

Delta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the Center for Diversity & Enrichment are cosponsoring a Sisterhood Summit.  At this summit, there'll be talk about issues that concern the group, a chance to hear from a variety of female alumni, and an opportunity to create a supportive network of women.  This is a great opportunity to connect with women in your future career field.

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Burge Private Dining Room

Lunch at 12:15 p.m.

Discussion begins at 1 p.m.

UI students with meal plans are asked to use their meal plans for lunch.

UI students without meal plans, please contact Nancy Humbles at nancy-humbles@uiowa.edu.

Non UI students must make payment at the dining hall.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa events.  If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the Center for Diversity & Enrichment in advance at 335-3555.

UI Cultural and Resource Centers Hiring for the 2009-10 Academic Year!

• Are you looking for a fun and innovative place to work that is located on campus?
• Are you an undergraduate student at The University of Iowa?
• Do you qualify to receive work study in the 2009-2010 academic year?
• Are you an individual who is passionate about working with people from diverse backgrounds and communities?
• Are you a person who enjoys planning exciting programs and events for your community?
• Are you seeking a position that will be fun, rewarding, and prepare you  with a great set of leadership skills for your future?
•  Would you like to be a change agent who is committed to the operation and overall success of the Afro American, Latino-Native American, Asian Pacific American, and Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Cultural and Resource Centers?

If you answered yes to all of these questions, then a Program Coordinator position with the Cultural and Resource Centers may be perfect for you!  The Cultural and Resource Centers are currently seeking interested applicants for the 2009-2010 academic year for all of our Cultural and Resource Centers. Applicants must be UI undergraduates, have eligibility to receive work-study, and have a commitment to uphold the rules, policies, and programming of the Cultural and Resource Centers.

The Application Deadline for these positions is from March 12- April 6, 2009.

To complete an application, please go to (www.imu.uiowa.edu/hr) and email it to the IMU Human Resources Office IMU at: e-mail: ulc-humres@uiowa.edu or phone at 319-335-0121.

 

 

Students Explored Majors and Careers at the Opportunities in Helping Professions Program

Over 50 students and 25 UI and community staff turned out for the Opportunities in Helping Professions Program on March 3.  This event was sponsored by the Academic Advising Center and the Center for Diversity & Enrichment.

Representatives from UI and community groups conducted an Information Fair, providing information on career and volunteer opportunities.

Students gathered  information from representatives of the following groups:

Children of Promise Mentoring Program

Iowa City Parks and Recreation

Mercy Volunteers

MSN-Clinical Nurse Leader

Psychology Peer Advisors

Public Health

RECNET Volunteers

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Volunteering

UI Wellness Internships

Wild Bill’s Coffee Shop

 

Students also benefited from a student panel consisting of current students enrolled in the Child Life Specialist, Health Coach, Psychology, Recreation Management, Social Work, and Therapeutic Recreation majors. The students on this panel did a great job! They discussed the process that lead them to these majors and the hurdles they had to overcome. The panel presented information on their majors, career experiences and options, volunteer work, and the people who helped them along the way. The panel was very inspiring!

Students had time to visit with the panel and other representatives throughout the night, networking and gathering information on how to move forward into one of the helping professions.

The food was great too and topped off an excellent program!

Informal Dispute Resolution Available to Undergraduates through the Office of the Ombudsperson

 

Have you ever had a roommate problem?

Did you disagree with a professor about a grade?

Are you concerned about discrimination or harassment?

Is there a conflict in your work environment?

These are a few examples of issues for which students seek assistance from the Office of the Ombudsperson.

Undergraduate students are actively involved in a large and complicated college environment that has many different rules and requirements. Not all of these rules are clear, and disagreements and disputes happen. Undergraduates are encouraged to use the Ombudsperson’s Office as resource to discuss concerns and learn about policies and procedures that deal with issues of fair treatment and fair processes.

The Ombudsperson’s Office offers confidential and impartial services. As an independent office reporting directly to the President, the Ombudsperson does not take sides. The goal of the office is to solve problems between all those involved. The office provides informal investigation, facilitation, and mediation for a wide variety of issues that students encounter.

Direct services include being a sounding board for students who want to share concerns, providing information on possible solutions, and assistance with implementing a course of action.

Dealing with conflict is a learned trait

The Office of the Ombudsperson also provides coaching to undergraduate students. Developing the skills needed to successfully work through a conflict or problem is not something many people can do alone. Professionals in the Ombudsperson’s Office can offer  options when approaching an issue and provide specific suggestions on what steps to take when dealing with others.

How to contact the Office of the Ombudsperson

The Office of the Ombudsperson provides their services free to undergraduate students.  It is best to call and make an appointment.

Office of the Ombudsperson

Monday – Friday,  9:00-5:00

108 Seashore Hall Ctr.

Phone: 319-335-3608

Web: www.uiowa.edu/~ooombuds