lacs student organization fair
DESCRIPTION
Friday, September 27 2-4PM North Quad Media GatewayTRANSCRIPT
Contributors:
For more information about LACS, please contact Lenny Urena: [email protected]
http://www.ii.umich.edu/lacs
Gracias por venir.
Friday, September 27
2-‐4PM
North Quad Media Gateway
Presented by the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies of the International Institute
LACS Student Organization Fair
Showcasing student organizations with a special interest in Latin America
and the Caribbean.
Build skills, expand global awareness, form lasting friendships.
Stop by to learn how YOU can get
involved in domestic or
international service or activism.
Calendar of Events
** Join the Global Health and Development Coalition for continued access to an “all-‐in-‐one” calendar like this where you can hear about other groups’ events and publicize yours! **
September September 27, 7P, NQ2275: Blueprints for Pangaea Meet and Greet with Board of Directors
October October 3, 6:30P, Sabor Latino: Restaurant Roundtable (RSVP to [email protected])
October 5, before Minnesota football game, 910 S. State St: Project Suyana Burrito Sale
October 6, 10A-‐6P, League Ballroom: Global Health and Development Coalition Students Taking Action Conference http://staumich.weebly.com/
October 26, 9A-‐12P The Arb: GlobeMed Jog for Justice 5K
October 26, 7-‐9P: Timmy Global Health “Ready Set Glow” 5K http://2013timmyglobalhealthumich5kglowrun.eventbrite.com/
November Late November: Project Suyana Peruvian Hat Sale
January January 11, 9:50A-‐12:10P, 1028DANA: Sa Nima Engineering and Education Design Review
February February 8, Rackham 4th Floor: SEE Sustainability Conference hosted by Sa Nima Collaborative, BLUELab, and Economics and Global Affairs Alliance
March Project Suyana Peruvian Art Sale
A Note from LACS Even as enrollment in formal, semester-‐long, overseas exchange programs has begun to decline, UM students are finding new avenues for global engagement. Since 2005, each year more than 200 UM students a year travel abroad as part of the community partnerships established by some 43 different student organizations (36 of which are still active). These students travel to work alongside NGOs and local communities to develop water and electricity projects, to deliver health services, to deal with waste management, to support local education institutions, to create and perform art, and on other community development efforts. Of those groups, nearly 80% work in Latin America or the Caribbean. These student organizations demonstrate the incredible initiative, creativity, and social commitment of UM students. But they are often isolated from one another, and from the amazing resources relating to Latin American and Caribbean Studies on our campus, including language instruction, cultural competency, and critical reflection on the historical contexts and ethical dimensions of international partnerships with Latin American communities. The Center for Latin American Studies welcomes the growth of student led initiatives in Latin America and is eager to work with students to bridge the gap between the world class research and teaching on Latin America and the Caribbean at UM and the surge of student led partnerships in the region.
Over the past several years, LACS Assistant Director Lenny Ureña has taken the lead in this initiative, serving as faculty advisor to three active student organizations. This summer, Christie Donahue, a founding member of Sa Nimá, no, worked with LACS to conduct a survey of the leadership of 26 active student groups to learn what students are doing and to assess the needs (as identified by student leaders) that LACS can most effectively help to meet . Today’s event is the product of those discussions. LACS is also offering a one credit mini course designed to continue this conversation. All who are interested in participating in student led projects in the region are encouraged to enroll.
AC 404/LACS 490: Learning Through Global Partnerships. (1 credit). Winter 2014. Tuesdays 4-‐7. January 14-‐Feb 12, 2014. Professor Jesse Hoffnung-‐Garskof
This course offers an opportunity for leaders and members of student organizations working in Latin America, or planning work in the region, to reflect on the nature of their relationships with communities and individuals abroad, to develop common standards and expectations of practice, and to develop projects for integrating campus resources on Latin American society and culture into their co-‐curricular experience. Students of all levels, and in all fields are encouraged to enroll.
J ess e Hof fnung-Garskof L enny Ureña
Cheryl I sra e l Chris t i e Donahue
Special Pres entation Schedule
2:00-‐2:10pm LACS Welcome 2:10-‐2:20pm Global Health and Development Coalition
2:20-‐2:30pm The Quito Project 2:30-‐2:40pm Partners of the Americas (Skype)
2:40-‐2:50pm ATRAVES 2:50-‐3:00pm LACS Interlude/Welcome
3:00-‐3:10pm Project Suyana 3:10-‐3:20pm United Against Infectious Disease
3:20-‐3:30pm Blueprints for Pangaea 3:30-‐3:40pm Sa Nima Collaborative
3:40-‐3:50pm LACS Closing 3:50-‐4:00pm Final Comments
Throughout the event, organizations will give special presentations about their experiences and projects. Please stop by the “Special Presentation Monitor” to learn more between chatting with individual orgs at their tables.
Our organization is dedicated to spreading awareness of infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria. Our goal is to educate and provide prevention and treatment options to people both in the U.S. and internationally. Through workshops, speakers, and volunteering events on campus and 1-‐2 week long international volunteering trips, we hope to provide opportunities for students to make sustainable change in the global community. We have volunteering events through food gatherers and HARC as well as national and local symposiums this semester. Visit our national webpage at uaidintl.org to get more info or like us on Facebook at UAID or UM UAID.
Student Organizations United Against Infectious Diseases: [email protected]
Blueprints for Pangaea: b4p-‐[email protected] B4P is a nonprofit organization dedicated to international service and community awareness. We are working towards “mobilizing accessible healthcare in emergent communities.” B4P afford members the opportunity to directly target global health disparities through our projects: an interdisciplinary global health journal, re-‐allocation of surplus medical supplies, and sustainable health clinics. Mass meetings
Global Health and Development Coalition: [email protected] The Global Health and Development Coalition is a coalition of twenty-‐two global health and development student organizations. We provide a place for communication and collaboration among these similar groups, centralize useful resources and connect with relevant University departments, and advocate for issues that are commonly important to all members. Our meetings are bi-‐weekly, on Mondays from 6:00-‐7:00PM. The next meeting is this coming Monday, 9/30.
The Quito Project is a multidisciplinary organization with students and faculty from schools across the University of Michigan. As of 2012, TQP is in its eighth year of operation. Over this period, The Quito Project has broadened its areas of focus from direct medical service provision to developing a model of educational collaboration. TQP integrated public health and education components and established formal partnerships with key institutions in Quito. Our Mission: To collaborate with local partners in developing evidence-‐based solutions that support and build capacity in the health, educational, and social sectors.
Global Brigades: gbleadership13-‐[email protected] Interested in joining the world’s largest student-‐led sustainable development organization? We aim to improve quality of life by mobilizing students and professionals to Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, and Ghana. Our mission is to empower volunteers to facilitate sustainable solutions in under resourced communities while fostering local communities.
Spanish Club: [email protected] We are a student-‐run organization committed to fostering a connection between the University of Michigan and Spanish-‐speaking cultures. The two pillars of our club are peer tutoring and conversation hours. We also offer fun events throughout the semester such as salsa lessons, film screenings, and course preview nights.
Student Organizations ATRAVES: atraves-‐[email protected] ATRAVES at UM is a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students committed to sending a delegation of U of M students to Nicaragua each year during spring term. Our delegations become immersed in a life changing experience where they learn about Nicaraguan culture while giving back by developing and implementing a variety of projects within the community. Delegate application: http://sitemaker.umich.edu/atraves/home
Sa Nima Collaborative: sanima-‐[email protected] We are an interdisciplinary student group that focuses on identifying and executing sustainable development solutions -‐ locally in Michigan and internationally in Guatemala. We travel to Samox San Lucas, Guatemala in March and May with engineering and education project teams. Lenny Ureña is our faculty advisor. Mass meetings: Tuesday at 7PM in 1046 DANA
GlobeMed at UMich is one of 50 chapters of the student-‐run nonprofit organization. Composed of 40 passionate students, we currently partner with Perkin Educational Opportunities Foundation in El Salvador and the Joy-‐Southfield Health and Education Center, a grassroots organization in Detroit. Our weekly meetings focus on issues in global health and social justice. Mass Meetings: Mondays from 7-‐8:30pm
The Quito Project: [email protected]
Project Suyana: [email protected]
Student Organizations GlobeMed: [email protected]
Founded in 2006, Project Suyana works in the region of Puno, Peru with aims of improving conditions in health and education through community partnership and sustainable development practices. Our main projects include building clean-‐burning stoves, teaching English, and shadowing at the local hospital. Mass meetings: Tuesdays at 8PM in the Union