Healthy Pointers

Thank you for your interest in the upcoming Jamaica Diaspora US Conference to be held in Ft. Lauderdale, FL Oct 2 - 4, 2009.  Registration forms are due by Mon, Sep 7th, 2009. If you wish to register, please mail or fax your registration forms to the phone number and address on the registration form.  Registration forms may be downloaded here.

For more information please contact Nicola Barett at nicolabarrett@yahoo.com or Patrick Beckford at pbeckf01@yahoo.com

The Master of Arts in Women’s Health (MAWH) program at Suffolk University
(Boston) is pleased to offer a competitive, annual, full tuition scholarship
to a student committed to working in the field of Black women?s health. Funded
by the Suffolk University College of Arts and Sciences, this scholarship is
designed to develop leadership in an area that will contribute to the health
and well-being of African American women and girls.

By virtually every marker of health and health care status, African American
women suffer unjustly. African American women are less likely than white
women to have health insurance and are more likely to be dependent upon the
political vagaries of Medicaid policies. African American women confront
particularly high rates of cervical cancer, diabetes, hypertension, breast
cancer, HIV/AIDS infection, and maternal mortality. For these patterns to
change:

Government policies need to redress longstanding racial
disparities in health care access.
Medical institutions need to develop programs that improve
patient care for Black women.
Health care providers need to cultivate communication skills
that show respect for the strengths and diversity of Black women
and that acknowledge financial limitations that may interfere
with health maintenance.
Community leaders need to work towards building environments
that are safe and healthy for Black women and their families.
Educators need to address how African American women can make
the healthy choices that facilitate healthy minds and bodies.
African American women need training in self-care and
self-advocacy.

The MAWH Scholarship to Build Leadership in the Field of African American
Women’s Health aims to train gifted and dedicated students to work
effectively in all of these arenas.

To apply for the Scholarship please submit by no later than April 15:

(1)The standard application materials required for the MAWH; to view,
click here.

(2) A substantive essay addressing: (a) What are the core health issues
facing Black women? (b) How did you come to develop an interest in Black
women?s health? (c) What do you hope to learn in the MAWH program that will
help you develop as a leader in the field of Black women?s health? (d) What
does being a leader in the field of Black women?s health mean to you? (e)
Describe your ideal job in this field!

Questions?
http://www.suffolk.edu/college/13527.html or contact mawh@suffolk.edu

Amy Agigian, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Sociology Department
Director, Center for Women’s Health and Human Rights
Director, Master of Arts in Women’s Health
Suffolk University
8 Ashburton Place, Beacon Hill
Boston, MA 02108
Tel: 617-573-8487
Fax: 617-994-4278
aagigian@suffolk.edu
www.suffolk.edu/cwhhr

Community-Campus Partnerships for Health promotes health (broadly defined)
through partnerships between communities and higher educational institutions.
Become a member today at www.ccph.info

Patricia W. Hosel, MPA
Assistant Dean
External Relations & Development
University of California, Berkeley
School of Public Health
417H University Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720-7360
TEL: (510) 642-9654
FAX: (510) 643-8753
E-Mail: phosel@berkeley.edu

Long time JAANC member Donna Goodson is taking Easter Bun orders.  Donna also bakes a wide variety of other Jamaican pastries such as gizzada, grater cake etc. etc.  Contact Donna today at (510) 782-5595 and get your orders in!

Individual (5oz) 4 for $10	Small (16 oz) 2 for $10	Large (44 oz) $13 each 2 for $25

Download order form here

Florida A & M University is providing an outstanding opportunity for Black  women entering college in the fall of 2009. It is designed to address their absence in the field of computer technology. Dr. Jason Black is the Principal Investigator of a recently awarded $552,000 NSF Grant entitled African-American Women in Computer Science. The grant provides scholarships from $4000 to $10,000 per year for female African American students.

We need your help to get the word out about this great opportunity to build back up the enrollment of women in the CIS Department. Pass this information along to high school or community college students, their parents, and to guidance counselors you may know. The full text of the press release can be found at:

http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?a=headlines&p=display&news=602&archive

Please contact Dr. Black by email at jblack@cis.famu.edu for further information.

The U.S. Census Bureau has announced that they are now hiring for Census Takers at $18/ hr.  Interested parties should apply today by contacting your Local Census Office or by calling 1-866-861-2020. Earn good pay with flexible hours, paid training and the chance to work within your own community. 

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.

Through the focused and intimate structure of our program, the Institute equips these young men with the tools required for successful careers in business, education, journalism, law, government, the sciences, public policy, ministry, medicine, public service, and the arts.

The application can be found here. Inquiries should be directed to info@i4rc.org

NSF Grant for African-American Women in Computer Science
Dr. Jason Black is the Principal Investigator of a recently awarded $552,000 NSF Grant entitled African-American Women in Computer Science. The grant provides scholarships from $4000 to $10,000 per year for
female African American students.
The full text of the press release can be found at:
http://www.famu.edu/?a=headlines&p=display&news=602

Dr. Jason Black is the Principal Investigator of a recently awarded
$552,000 NSF Grant entitled African-American Women in Computer Science.
The grant provides scholarships from $4000 to $10,000 per year for
female African American students.

We need your help to get the word out about this great opportunity to
build back up the enrollment of women in the CIS Department.. Pass this
information along to high school or community college students, their
parents, and to guidance counselors you may know. The full text of the
press release can be found at:
http://www.famu. edu/?a=headlines&p=display&news=602

The AAWCS program begins operation on July 1 and will run until June 30,
2012. For more information about the program and applications for the
program can be requested by contacting Dr. Black at jblack@cis.famu. edu
http://us.f805.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=jblack@cis.famu.edu or
(850) 412-7354

Women Impacting Public Policy is pleased to announce the release of the application for the 2008 Elizabeth Dole Young Entrepreneur Scholarship; this year’s application deadline is June 30th. The Scholarship, established in 2006 honoring Senator Dole as the WIPP Congressional Award Winner, is completing its first program year watching young women business owners grow and thrive in their community. It has been an exciting and educational process and we are eager to begin the process for the coming program year.

We need your help finding the best and the brightest young women entrepreneur community leaders to apply for the next class of the Elizabeth Dole Young Entrepreneur Scholarship. The scholarship is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain knowledge, skills and guidance from successful women business owners – as well as have a chance to receive a cash award to help grow their business!

The Elizabeth Dole Young Entrepreneur Scholarship is a bi-partisan effort, established to recognize high potential young women business owners who are leaders in their community, with resources and guidance to excel their businesses and personal success.

Here are the qualifications you will be looking for:

At least 51% woman-owned
Entrepreneur between the ages of 21-35
U.S. Citizen
Business 5 years old or less
Revenue of $500, 000 or less for service industries OR $1milion or less for manufacturing industries
The business has capacity to assume more debt
Owner has a satisfactory personal credit history

If you know someone who might be interested, please forward this email along or use the sample email provided here, likewise program details are also available on WIPP.org:

2008 Scholarship Application

2008 Letter of Recommendation Form

Fact Sheet

We are also pleased to invite you to join us as a sponsor of this important effort. Sponsorship opportunities are available for as low as $50.00 and all sponsors will be recognized along with the program and at the 2008 WIPP Annual Conference in Washington, DC. Sponsorship of the Elizabeth Dole Young Entrepreneur Scholarship sends a powerful message of women business owners helping women business owners.

Women Owned Business Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Response Form

If you have any questions on the application or sponsorship, please do not hesitate to contact Jason Lalak at the WIPP office at JLalak@wipp.org or via 415-434-4314. Remember, applications are due June 30th, so there is no time to waste!

We look forward to an exciting 2008!

Kathryn Mahoney

Co-Chair, Elizabeth Dole Young Entrepreneur Scholarship

President and CEO, Political Capitol, Inc.

Mary Cantando

Co-Chair, Elizabeth Dole Young Entrepreneur Scholarship

Growth Expert, WomanBusinessOwner.com

We Decide!

Women Impacting Public Policy Annual Conference

Mayflower Hotel – Washington, DC – September 8-9, 2008

Click here for more annual conference information.

WIPP, Women Impacting Public Policy, Inc. is a national bipartisan public policy organization that advocates for and on behalf of women and minorities in business, strengthening their sphere of influence in the legislative process of our nation, creating economic opportunities and building bridges and alliances to other small business organizations. Through WIPP, our collective voice makes a powerful impact on Capitol Hill and with the Administration. Click here to read WIPP’s Bipartisan Policy

The Organization of Black Airline Pilots
Atlanta ACE Camp
Sponsored by Delta Air Lines
14-18 July 2008 & 21-25 July 2008
(Application Deadline: Monday June 2, 2008)
http://www.dstfwac.org/files/deltaairapp.pdf

OBAP Atlanta ACE Camp
This summer the Organization of Black Airline Pilots (OBAP) will hold 2 Aviation Career Education Camps sponsored by Delta Air
Lines. The purpose of each one-week program is to introduce interested youth to the world of aviation by exposing them to the many
challenging careers and opportunities which the aviation industry has to offer. During this time you will receive instruction from volunteer aviation
professionals and other members of the aviation and education communities.
As a member of an ACE Camp you will:
· Fly to another city aboard the Delta Dream Flight
· Take an orientation flight in a Cessna aircraft
· Receive basic aviation education
· Take field trips to different aviation related facilities
· Be introduced to aviation history
· Fly a full-motion flight simulator
· Learn the qualities of leadership
· Associate and work with other youth
· Meet professionals from the aviation community

Admission Requirements
Admission is offered to boys and girls from 14 to 18 years old who have an interest in learning about aviation. Applicants are competitively ranked
based on age, cumulative GPA, and essay. Students must be physically capable of participating in camp activities. High standards of behavior and self-discipline are expected and students must abide by all camp regulations.

Application Process
The application deadline is: Monday June 2, 2008
The requirements are:
1. Submit a completed and signed ACE Camp application
2. Write and submit an essay of one page expressing your interest
in aviation. You may include your hobbies, civic involvement,
and extra-curricular activities
3. Submit a copy of your official school transcript or report card
indicating your cumulative GPA (no need for original)
4. Submit a copy of your birth certificate (no need for original)

Methods to apply:
1. On-line at www.acecamps.org
2. Print and complete the on-line application or the application
form in this brochure and mail to the following address;
2008 Atlanta OBAP ACE Camp
P.O. Box 310422
Ben Hill Station
Atlanta, GA 31131

OBAP will acknowledge receipt of all applications within 14 days. If that does not occur, contact First Officer Michael Gaillard at
michael.s.gaillard@delta.com.

Cost: None!! Students will need money only if they intend to purchase personal items.
Dates/Times/Location of Ace Camp:
Camp 1: 14-18 July 2008
Camp 2: 21-25 July 2008
Time: Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Location: The Delta Training Center, Delta Air Lines World
Headquarters, Atlanta, GA
Additional information about the OBAP ACE Camps is available at:
www.acecamps.org or www.obap.org

2008 Samsung’s Hope for Education

http://pages.samsung.com/us/hopeforeducation/index.html

Each year, Samsung’s Hope for Education holds a contest where students
from schools nationwide can write a 100-word essay about how
technology benefits and helps education. In 2008, the top winner
receives a grand prize of over $200,000 worth of Samsung technology,
Microsoft software and cash grants from DIRECTV, as well as the SCHOOL
CHOICE® educational television programming package. Entries are open
now. Contest will run until August 31, 2008.

“If you can change your mind, you can change your life”.

Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS scholarship if they:

• Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American;

• Are a citizen/legal permanent resident or nationals of the United States;

• Have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted);

• Will be enrolling for the first-time at a U.S. accredited* college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in the fall of 2009

• Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities;

• Meet the Federal *Pell Grant eligibility criteria; and

• Have all three forms
(Nominee Personal Information Form,
Nominator Form and Recommender Form) completed and submitted by
the deadline.

www.gmsp.org

The following camp directory lists some of the summer camps for high school students in science, mathematics, and engineering throughout the United States that are and were previously offered. The directory lists camps that have been hosted by Universities and research centers in the past. Please note that all camps may not be offered every year and that new camps and programs are currently being added. Old or unsuccessful programs are always being eliminated or modified. A substantial number of programs specifically target minorities, women, and other groups traditionally underrepresented in the sciences. The programs offered change frequently, and this database is not comprehensive. This is only meant to be a guide to aid your search for engineering education preparation tools. Many of the programs offer scholarships and may have application deadlines as early as January. If you are interested in a program, please call or write the organization listed for an application and the most current information available.

http://engineeringedu.com/summercamps.html

THE ONE WORLD FOUNDATION Human Rights Exchange Programs for Dedicated Young People
http://www.theoneworldfoundation.org

One World Foundation is a 501(c) (3), non profit organization whose mission is to encourage young people from minority and indigenous backgrounds to become actively engaged in the human rights and development arenas. We believe that social justice, economic justice and respect for human rights can be achieved through global campaigns and coalitions of committed young people. Our Growth As programming and participation continues to develop within the organization, our mission has grown, incorporating a spectrum of struggles and hopes in human rights. Our participants will not simply participate in global exchange, but pioneer and change the way it works. One World is conscious of and focused on cross-cultural exchanges between impacted and affected communities. Our Dreams One World imagines experiences where One World Young Leaders working with disadvantaged children in Cambodia not only help to transform lives in Cambodia but serve as important diplomats for their communities in the U.S. In Senegal, we hope One World Young Leaders will contribute to the fight against poverty and the social deprivations it imposes upon communities while gaining the powerful understanding that rich and diverse cultures exist beyond our borders. Most importantly, we are determined to see that while our Young Leaders develop lifelong friendships with each other and friends they make in the host countries they strengthen their passion towards social justice… all in one amazing trip. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please visit our website for more additional information about our summer programs in Cambodia, Chile, India and Senegal. We can be reached at info@theoneworldfoundation.org.
If you are a Facebook member, please join our Cause, “The One World Foundation.”

The most extensive free compilation of internship information for black and brown people online http://www.doorsofopportunity.org

Diversity Summer Programs
Below is a list of summer programs primarily for students of color.

http://www.blackexcel.org/summerprograms2007-1.htm

http://www.collegehorizons.org

http://www.dedicatedengineers.org/Resources/summer_programs.htm

http://djnewspaperfund.dowjones.com/fund/hss_summer_workshop.asp

http://www.inroads.org/interns/internWhatItTakes.jsp

http://www.qem.org/internship.htm

http://www.wecaaare.org/pages.asp?pageid=6833

http://www.yess.caltech.edu/

http://apps.carleton.edu/summer/clae

http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/office-diversity-programs/summer-programs/highschool-programs/curie-academy/index.cfm

http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/office-diversity-programs/summer-programs/highschool-programs/catalyst/index.cfm

http://www.cpnahs.howard.edu/ctr_excellence/summer_enrichment.htm

http://www.lehigh.edu/star/

http://web.mit.edu/mites/www/

http://doso.rpi.edu/update.do?catcenterkey=87

http://www.nd.edu/~aasnd/

http://www.nd.edu/~lclsem/

http://www.wpi.edu/Admin/Diversity/K12/Strive/program.html

Responsibility Division â–ª Employment Resources Development Program

2008 HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

PROGRAM INFORMATION

BACKGROUND
For the past 15 years, the Port of Oaklandâ €™s High School and College Internship Program has provided summer jobs, work experience and exposure to careers for hundreds of students through its Internship Program. An internship can be a very first job or a stepping stone in a career path that can help open up doors and opportunities for your future.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

· Contribute to the development of career interests.

· To provide “real world†work experience for students.

· Use of mentoring, on-the-job training and work assignments to enhance skills and abilities.

· Enable students to develop productive work habits and positive attitudes.

PROGRAM OPERATIONS

Upon approval by the Board of Port Commissioners, the students may begin internship assignments on June 30, 2008 and conclude August 29, 2008. (Students needing to return to school earlier are excused). Workshops, meetings, and activities will be part of the internship program requirements.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA

SELECTION OF INTERNS:
The internship program is competitive; a total of 15 – 20 interns will be selected for the 2008 program. Departments may request specific skills such as knowledge of Excel or other software, or students who have a strong interest or are majoring in specific fields such as Engineering or Marketing. Selection of interns is based on meeting program and department requirements and an interview.

WORK ASSIGNMENTS, HOURS AND LOCATION

The types of duties interns perform vary but are generally clerical and may have some technical tasks, field work and some may require proficient computer skills. The varied skills and expertise of Port staff offer interns an opportunity to gain insight into careers such as Engineering, Human Resources, Communications, and Social Responsibility. Intern assignments may be at the Administration Bldg., 530 Water Street , the Oakland International Airport or Maritime area (former Oakland Army base). Interns must be available to work 30 hours per week, Monday – Friday during normal office hours from June 30 – August 29, 2008.

SALARY
High School Interns earn $8.50 per hour

College interns earn $12.00 per hour

Medicare, State and Federal taxes are withheld

EVALUATION

The intern’s department manager or his /her designee will be required to work closely with the intern and evaluate the student’s work performance at the end of the internship.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet all of the requirements listed below. Internship opportunities are for new applicants only.

If you were previously selected as an intern, you will not be eligible to reapply.

Note: Port Employees children are not allowed to participate in the Internship Program.

· Minimum grade point average of 2.5 (student must provide latest transcript)

· High School Interns must be an Oakland resident between the ages of 16-18 and fully enrolled in high school.

· College Interns must be currently enrolled in college, up to 21 years of age.

· Completed application – all questions must be answered completely.

· Oral Interview will be scheduled if applicant meets all requirements of the internship program.

Students who are selected must pass a Port medical examination. Students who are assigned to the Oakland Airport must complete a background check.

The final candidates are recommended to the Board of Port Commissioners for final approval of appointments to Internship.

Note: Port Employees children are not allowed to participate in the Internship Program.

Please submit application by May 16, 2008

Be sure to include a copy of your most recent transcript – applications without transcripts will not be eligible.

Please submit application and transcript to:

Port of Oakland

Employment Resources Development Program (ERDP)

530 Water Street , Oakland , CA 94607

For questions, please leave a message – (510) 627-1161

HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION
(Most recent transcript must accompany application)

Deadline to apply: May 16, 2008

I. PERSONAL DATA

Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

City State Zip Code

Phone: ____________________________________________________________

(Include any message or cell phone numbers if that is the best way to reach you)

Email Address: ________________________________________________________

High School: _________________________ Date of Graduation: _____________________________

Name of Counselor: ___________________________________________________________________

(High School Students)

College: _________________________________ Date of Graduation: ___________________________

Major: ________________________________ Minor(s) ______________________________________

Are you between 16 and 21 years old? Yes _____ No _____

Are you able to work a minimum of 30/hrs week during the summer? Yes _____ No ___ __

When is your last day of school? _________________________

When do you anticipate returning to school in the fall? _________________________________________

Do you speak or write any foreign languages? If so, please note: ________________________________

What is your means of transportation to and from work? _______________________________________

Do you require any special accommodations for work? _________________________________________

II. EMERGENCY DATA

Person to contact in case of emergency: ____________________________________________________

Daytime phone: ______________________After 5:00p.m.________________________________

Relationship to you: ____________________________________________________________________

III. ACTIVITIES AND WORK EXPERIENCE (may use additional sheets)

List activities in which you have been actively involved in school (for example: student government, sports, music, clubs and publications). List name of school, dates of participation, offices held and any special recognition: _____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

List community activities for which you have volunteered (for example: church, work, hospital, volunteer, tutoring, and children’s programs). List name of agency/organization, your title, dates of participation, office held and any special recognition:

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

IV. EDUCATION AND CAREER GOALS (may use additional sheets)

What classes have been most beneficial to you and why?

What are your plans after your graduate?

Why do you think the Port of Oaklandâ €™s Internship Program will be helpful in reaching your goals?

How often do you use the computer? ____________________________________________________________________

List your computer skills including software knowledge.

Applicant Signature: _______________________________ Date: ___________________________

Please submit application and transcript by May 16, 2008

Applications that are late, incomplete and missing transcripts will not be accepted.

Postmarks must be stamped no later than May 16, 2008

Port of Oakland

Employment Resources Development Program (ERDP)

530 Water Street, Oakland , CA 94607

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The Summer Institute is a four week, on-campus program for rising high school sophomore and junior African American males. Open to in-state and out-of-state students, the institute replicates the college experience with an intense curriculum and enrichment activities to assist in developing their academic, social and leadership skills.

The curriculum consists of algebra II and pre-calculus, argumentation and debate, creative writing, leadership development and SAT preparation. Participants are taught by college faculty and paired with student tutors and mentors. Enrichment activities include round table discussions on various subjects relating to college life and everyday life experiences.

Applicants should have an A or B average with some accelerated level coursework; have taken the PSAT or SAT; and present two letters of recommendation.

More Information
http://www.morehouse.edu:16080/projectidentity/application.html

Microsoft
Summer Camp for Girls

It’s FREE and they provide breakfast and lunch
for the participants. Applications are due May 30, 2008 acceptance will
be announced by June 13, 2008. Eligible applicants for the metro area
camp would be in grades 10-12. There is a URL at the end of this page
that allows you to view scenes from previous camps and videos created by
participants promoting the camps.

This will be a great opportunity for our young
ladies. Microsoft is once again requesting our assistance in getting
young women to apply for their DigiGirlz Summer Camps.

Camps will be held this year in the following
eight locations:

Charlotte, NC
Chicago, ILL
Fargo, ND
Irvine, CA
Las Colinas, TX
Redmond, WA (corporate)
Stony Brook, NY
Washington, DC

We are now accepting applications to Microsoft?s
DigiGirlz High Tech Camps. We are requesting your assistance in
promoting this learning opportunity for high school girls. The camp was
developed to provide girls with a better understanding of what a career
in technology is all about. This exciting three to five day experience
provides opportunities to learn about careers in technology, talk with
Microsoft employees about their life experiences, and enjoy hands-on
computer and technology workshops.
What Participants Can Expect
-Hands-on learning sessions to educate
-Keynote Speaker series to inspire
-Career/technology tours to heighten awareness
-Resume and interview workshops to prepare
-Employee panels to answer questions

Testimonials
Here is what some DigiGirlz had to say about
their experiences at the camp:

[The event was] very empowering and I know
that I can accomplish anything!?

“It definitely had a positive impact on me. It
got me inspired to get involved and really gave me confidence to live
out my dreams. It gave me great ideas and I am so excited to continue
on!”

Even in the short time I was at Microsoft I
learned so much about technology, but more about how people can achieve
professions that they love and enjoy. Everyone’s enthusiasm about their
professions inspired me to find what I love and pursue it — not only in
technology, but in life.”

“I am now much, much more interested in
technology-related careers. They are so much fun.”

Application Details

To apply, girls need to complete the online
application form which is available at:
https://www/https://www.microsoft.com/about/diversity/programs/camps.mspx

In addition to providing contact information,
the girls will be asked to answer two essay questions. After being
selected into the program, they will receive a packet of information
with additional forms for completion. They will also be asked to submit
a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor. The documents
must be completed and returned in order to be fully registered for the
camp. Girls must currently be in 9th?12th grade to be eligible. This
camp is free of charge to participants.

Visit
https://www.microsoft.com/about/diversity/programs/camps.mspx
for more information.

http://www.grants.gov/

The California Maritime Academy ~ A California State University
Students “Preview Day” - Sat. Nov. 10

Please mark your calendars. The Admission Office is sponsoring its annual “Preview Day” for future students (prospective students) on Saturday, November 10 from 900 to 1330.

This annual program will include the same type of sessions and information as in past years with the addition of a breakout session so students can learn about any of CMA’s specific academic programs. Here is the tentative schedule for the day:

900 - 930: Registration at Rizza Auditorium

930 - 1030: Presentations about Cal Maritime (Academic Life, Campus Life, Leadership Development, Admission, and Financial Aid) in Rizza

1030 - 1100: Breakout Sessions led by Professors about Individual Majors in various locations

1100 - 1230 Student-Led Campus Tours

1230 - 1330 Lunch and Q&A with Staff (Lunch is free for prospective students and $5 for each family member) at the Mess Deck

200 Maritime Academy Drive Vallejo, CA 94590
707-654-1331
www.csum.edu

Institute for Community Research
http://www.incommunityresearch.org/about/internships.htm

The Youth Action Research Institute (YARI) of the Institute for Community Research (ICR) in Hartford, CT has summer internships available for graduate students interested in working with and training youth to conduct Participatory Action Research (PAR). YARI uses a PAR model to empower youth to make changes in their communities. Each summer YARI conducts a Summer Youth Research Institute for high school students in Hartford, Connecticut. This summer we are interested in recruiting one of the two interns with interest and experience in using PhotoVoice as a research method.

Goals of the Summer Youth Research Institute are to:
Demonstrate to young people the ways research can be used to solve community problems;
Teach skills such as problem identification, research methods, computers, and information presentation and dissemination;
Demystify the process of research by engaging teens in a project which investigates issues of importance to them, their peers, and their communities;
Increase school and community attachment by linking an educational process with a project that invests in the communities of the participants;
Create group bonding around positive community participation;
Improve community conditions by disseminating and applying the results of research through education and advocacy.
What would you get out of this internship?
An opportunity to:

Share your research and/or advocacy expertise with youth in CT;
Improve your research skills through exchanging ideas with youth;
Build professional relationships with researchers at the Institute for Community Research;
Explore future employment and/or thesis topic with researchers involved in research surrounding youth.
Qualifications:
Graduate level work in social sciences, health, or related fields;
Experience with research methods;
Experience working with diverse youth populations (including urban and sexual minority youth);
Excellent communication and organization skills;
Ability to work with a team

Opal Palmer Adisa
Until Judgement Comes: Stories About Jamaican Men

The stories in this collection move the heart and the head. They concern the mystery that is men: men of beauty who are as cane stalks swaying in the breeze, men who are afraid of and despise women, men who prey on women, men who have lost themselves, men trapped in sexual and religious guilt, men who love women and men who are searching for their humanity…

The stories are framed by the memories of an old Jamaican woman about the community that has grown up around her. The seven stories are structured around wise sayings that the community elder remembers as her grandfather’s principle legacy, concerning the nature of judgement, both divine and human. Each story uses a saying as the starting point but the stories are far from illustrative tracts. From Devon aka Bad-Boy growing up with an abusive mother, to Ebenezer, a single man mysteriously giving birth to a child, to the womanizer Padee whose many women and children struggle to resolve issues with their father, each story reveals the complex, and often painful, introspective search of these men.

Opal Palmer Adisa is a Jamaica-born, award-winning poet, educator and storyteller. Anthologised in over 100 publications, she is a regular performer of her work throughout the USA and presently lives in Oakland, California, when she is not traveling.