IN THIS ISSUE:
*Events
*Volunteer Opportunities
*Internships, Jobs, and Beyond...
*In the Spotlight: A Letter from the UCSC Director
EVENTS
M.L.K. Day of Service
Saturday, January 17
7:30am-4:00pm
For the MLK Day of Service, UCSC is partnering again with Chicago Cares for their Celebration of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Students, staff, and faculty will join 4,000 volunteers from across the region on Saturday, January 17 to honor Dr. King's legacy and build a stronger Chicago. **Registration is only open through Friday, January 9, 2009, so sign up and recruit your team members quickly. To register, visit http://chicagocares.kintera.org/COS2009 **
IWJ Executive Director Kim Bobo Book Signing
Friday, January 9
7:30pm
Women & Children Bookstore, 5233 N. Clark St
Interfaith Worker Justice Executive Director Kim Bobo will sign and discuss her new book Wage Theft in America: Why Millions of Working Americans Are Not Getting Paid - And What We Can Do About. Bobo’s work discusses the atrocity of wage restrictions to legalized workers and resolving solutions locally and nationally.
Eddie C. Campbell Concert
Friday, January 9
8:00 PM
Checkerboard Lounge, 5201 S. Harper Ct.
Westside blues-master Eddie C. Campbell will perform on stage in a concert benefiting STRIVE, a non-profit organization in Hyde Park providing one on one tutoring to students across the Southside of Chicago. General tickets $20, student tickets $10.
Public Hearing on Renaissance 2010 Initiative
Saturday, January 10
10:00am-2:00pm
Malcolm X College Cafeteria, 2nd Floor (1900 W. Van Buren)
The Caucus of Rank and File Educators (CORE) is sponsoring a city-wide public hearing regarding school closings through Chicago Public School's Renaissance 2010 Program. Parents, students and teachers are scheduled to testify about what has happened to their schools and communities because of Renaissance 2010.
Alpha Phi Omega Community Service Meeting
Sunday, January 11
5:30pm
Reynolds Club South Lounge (2nd Floor)
As the University of Chicago’s only COED community service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega offers leadership, friendship, and service in a laid back atmosphere. Learn about their weekly service projects and opportunities at the first meeting of 2009!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Jumpstart AmeriCorps is a non-profit organization that pairs college students with preschool aged children in low socio-economic communities nationwide to give them one-on-one support in developmental literacy and language that is not often provided in low-income preschools. If interested contact Moriah Bailey Stephenson at Mstephe9@depaul.edu or via phone at (405)203-3675.
In January 2009, the Food Depository will participate in Feeding America’s National Hunger Study, Hunger in America 2009, a nation-wide hunger study that will be the most comprehensive study on hunger in the world. They need reliable, adult volunteers who can commit to a training session (multiple training sessions will be available at the end of January), and can visit at least two agencies over a three-month period. E-mail now to volunteer.
The Center for Economic Progress is looking for volunteers to assist in helping families with taxes. No prior experience is needed as training sessions will be offered beginning in January with the closest location in Bronzeville (4804 S. Cottage Grove). Please check www.economicprogress.org for a comprehensive list of site locations available positions along with the volunteer application. Contact Erica Maslanka, Volunteer Services Manager, at 312.630.0244 or emaslanka@economicprogress.org with any questions
The Dearborn REALTIST Board is an advocate for education concerning public housing matters ensuring Democracy in Housing for all. They are looking for any direction in obtaining volunteer assistance in updating their current website, www.dearbornreb.com. Please contact Tracey Taylor at 312-980-5182.
Murray Language Academy is seeking students interested in tutoring kids during the "Homework Club" program, which is Monday-Friday 2:30-3:30pm. Also looking for students willing to share their passion (art, singing, journalism, etc.) with their students (these types of enrichment programs occur Monday-Friday between 4:00pm and 6:00pm.). If interested, contact Megham Freytag at (773)619-0408 or Megham_Freytag@YMCACHGO.org
INTERNSHIPS, JOBS, AND BEYOND...
2009 Humanity in Action Fellowship
The HIA Fellowship brings together university students from the United States and Europe for a rigorous, interdisciplinary inquiry into human rights, diversity, and minority issues. Students participate in the five-week fellowship in one of six different countries: Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, or the United States. Upon completing the fellowship, Fellows join an active international network of young professionals and are eligible for internship opportunities at the United States Congress, European Parliament, International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, and other civic and political institutions. Check out humanityinaction.org
Global Engagement Summer Institute 2009
Due: 1-15-2009
The Global Engagement Summer Institute (GESI) is a two-course summer study abroad program focused on community development in a global context and will send 60 students to La Plata, Argentina; Udaipur, India; or Jinja, Uganda. For more information, visit www.mycge.org or contact Ryan Pederson (ryan-pederson@northwestern.edu).
SPN/IHS Koch Summer Fellow Program
Due: 1-31-2009
SPN/IHS Koch Summer Fellow Program at the Illinois Policy Institute offers a 10 week program featuring workshops in career building and policy analysis at James Madison University in Virginia and the Illinois Policy Institute here in Chicago. Fellowship compensates for travel costs and offers a $1,500 stipend. For more information and an application visit the Institute for Humane Studies website.
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship
Due: 02-15-2009
Sponsors six-to-nine month fellowships for recent college graduates (including graduate students) in Washington, DC. Fellows serve as full-time junior staff members working on peace and security issues, at participating organizations. Includes a stipend of $2,100 per month and health insurance, plus travel expenses to Washington DC. For more information: http://scoville.org/.
The Academy for Global Citizenship (AGC), a prospective International Baccalaureate school that offers a relevant, engaging, and challenging educational program, is seeking interns to assist with fundraising development. The internship requires students to research donors, compile a database, and manage fundraisers. Compensation is included. Email resume and cover letter to: sarahelizabeth@agcchicago.org.
Jeff Metcalf Fellowships are up on line - over 150 Jeff Metcalf Fellowship positions are posted on Chicago Career Connections and many more are sure to come. The Jeff Metcalf Fellowship Program provides University of Chicago 1st, 2nd and 3rd year students the opportunity to spend the summer learning by doing. You will be paid a minimum of $10/hours for 400 hours of work. Deadlines for Metcalfs run from early January through mid February.
Federal Work Study (Off-Campus)
UCSC seeks out and posts part-time and summer work-study positions with Chicago area nonprofit and public sector organizations. Opportunities are geared toward identified interests and skills of our College, graduate and professional school students. View this list for the most current off-campus works study positions.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Letter from UCSC Director Wallace Goode Jr.
Dear University Community, Alumni and Parents:
This past autumn quarter our campus and community experienced the electricity of collaborative efforts in Service and civic engagement and winter quarter will be no exception as the need for service continues…
MLK Day of Service
Students, staff, faculty, and alumni will partner with Chicago Cares, Inc. for our annual Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Saturday, January 17, 2009. Through his words and examples, Dr. King inspired all people to better their communities. We challenge you to move from words to deeds through service to your community, whether in London, Paris, Singapore, Washington, D.C. or right here in Chicago.
F.A.S.S. Food Drive
The F.A.S.S. (Faculty, Administrators, Staff and Students) food drive will kick‐off January 5th, 2009 in a strong partnership for meaningful service to our community. Each Monday, a different campus building, department or office will host the food drive. Partner student groups will coordinate the delivery of bags, containers and fliers in raising awareness of the program and encouraging building occupants to donate food.
These are only two features of 14 programs the University Community Service Center (UCSC) offers in 5 focus areas: co‐curricular programming, direct service, leadership development, organizational development and professional preparation. We urge you to keep current with UCSC News, a weekly broadcast highlighting events, volunteer opportunities and professional preparation opportunities.
Later this quarter, UCSC will open nominations for the following awards traditionally presented at our Annual Volunteer Recognition Reception in May:
President’s Volunteer Service Award
The President’s Award is intended to recognize two volunteers who have demonstrated a superior commitment to service in the greater community during the past academic year. Sole participation or leadership in student organizations on campus does not ordinarily qualify a student for this award.
Up to two recipients will each receive a $500 award, and a certificate. Any registered undergraduate or graduate student is eligible for the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Students must be nominated by either members of the University (students, faculty, and staff) or the community.
Perry Herst Prize
The Perry Herst Prize is awarded to two graduating seniors in the College who have combined study with social responsibility. Each recipient will receive a $1,000 award, and a certificate. Any graduating senior in the college must be nominated by members of the University (students, faculty, and staff).
Turkington House Service Award
The Edward Turkington House Service Award is given annually to a House within the University of Chicago Undergraduate House System that has demonstrated a deep, ongoing commitment to service in surrounding communities and the broader Chicago Metro area. The winner of the House Service Award is recognized and awarded a $250 prize.
Bernard O. Brown Service Learning Award
The Bernard O. Brown Service Learning Award was established to provide a student in the College with means to pursue a service learning project over the summer. The $1,000 award supports volunteer community service projects or under‐funded internships in the community.
Faculty Service Award
This award recognizes the extraordinary commitment of faculty in either direct service or in the support of students engaged in civic minded scholarship. Selection criteria include strong recommendations from students across campus, particularly those involved in community service student organizations.
Staff Service Award
This award recognizes the extraordinary commitment of professional staff in either direct service or in the support of students engaged in civic minded scholarship. Selection criteria include strong recommendations from students across campus, particularly those involved in community service student organizations.
Community Partner Award
As an office, the University Community Service Center relies heavily on support from community partners. Community partners provide interesting volunteer opportunities, challenging internships, and a forum for the community and university to engage. This award recognizes superior commitment connecting the university and the broader Chicago community.
The CSRSO Award
The CSRSO Award is given annually to honor a CSRSO that has demonstrated a exceptional commitment to service in Chicago communities. The winner of the CSRSO Award will be awarded a $1,000 prize toward supporting a service initiative that embodies the group’s stated mission. CSRSO’s may self-nominate or be nominated by other members of the University (students, faculty, and staff) or the community.
Progressively more, UCSC is emerging as a national model among urban research institutions for student civic engagement, experiential learning and community service supporting responsible development of our neighboring communities. I encourage you to contact me in exploring the various ways you can support service learning and the civic engagement of our global campus community.
Yours In Service,
Wallace E. Goode, Jr.
Associate Dean of Students & Director
University Community Service Center (UCSC)
Office of the Vice President for Campus Life & Dean of Students
The University Community Service Center (UCSC) fosters the development of civic-minded students by providing substantive community service opportunities through community partnerships based on mutual trust and respect. If you have questions - how to get involved as a student or how to connect to students as a community organization - please contact us.
University Community Service Center
5525 S. Ellis Ave., Suite 160
Chicago IL, 60637
Tel: 773.753.4483
Fax: 773.834.1160
ucsc.uchicago.edu
