Newsletter February 23, 2009 More information at: http://www.swarthmore.edu/x16041.xml A bi-monthly publication presented by the Lang Center Interns Contents: Upcoming Lang Center Information Sessions and Grant Due Dates (1 entries) Volunteer Opportunities (4 entries) Internship and Job Opportunities (5 entries) Scholarship Opportunities (10 entries) Lectures, Conferences and Workshops (5 entries) 1. Upcoming Lang Center Information Sessions and Grant Due Dates Swarthmore Foundation Summer Projects Grants Application available on line: beginning February 27, 2009 at http://www.swarthmore.edu/x16156.xml Application due electronically by email: March 27, 2009 The Swarthmore Foundation will accept applications for projects of service, advocacy and social action to be undertaken during the Summer of 2009. Students, alums up to one year following graduation, faculty and staff are eligible to apply. Please refer to the web site listed above for guidelines and maximum grant amounts. Interested in how our campus community is responding to the need for an environmental sustainability plan? Check out the new Sustainability Committee Website! http://www.swarthmore.edu/suscom.xml N.B. The following opportunities have been presented to the Lang Center by organizations outside of the College. The Lang Center does not fund attendance for any of these events, but the Lang Center Interns are available to suggest other possible sources of funding. For a list of Lang Center Interns: http://www.swarthmore.edu/x17167.xml Volunteer, Employment, Scholarship and Conference Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities 1. Volunteer at the Flower Show! Dates: March 1-8, 2009 (choose one evening) Contact: Patricia James, pjames@Pennhort.org The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is looking for six or seven students who would be interested in spending a few hours at the PHS Flower Show with their "creative educator" hats on. Free tickets that will get them in after 3 PM and dinner will be provided by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. (And for those of you who are familiar with former Lang Center staff member Pat James: yes, this offer comes from our dear friend.) 2. American Friends Service Committee’s China Summer Deadline: March 15, 2009 Contact: chinasummer@afsc.org Volunteer in China with the American Friends Service Committee! Teach English to local children and experience life in rural China first-hand. Learn more at www.afsc.org. 3. Walk Against Hunger Date: April 11, 2009 9:30 AM Information: www.hungerwalk.org Each year on the 2nd Saturday in April, the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger holds a Walk Against Hunger. The Walk Against Hunger brings people together to raise funds that assist struggling families in our region with food. The money raised at the Walk Against Hunger is distributed to organizations throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey that provide food and other services to families and individuals. 4. Village Education Project-Volunteer in Ecuador this summer Application deadline: Saturday, April 18 (11:59 pm) Dates: June 20, 2009-August 21, 2009 (dates are flexible--may begin on any of the start dates, must serve for a minimum of 3 weeks) Contact: VillageEducationVolunteer@gmail.com Temporary Website: http://villageeducationproject.blogspot.com/ Volunteers with The Village Education Project will teach Math and English at a rigorous summer program for underprivileged children in the rural villages surrounding Otavalo, Ecuador. The program will prepare the students to attend high school, which The Village Education Project fully funds for students who participate in the summer program. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to work with children of all age groups, and to branch out of the three core subjects to teach sports, music, art and other subjects. The program for volunteers includes both pre-departure and on-site training. Outside of working hours, volunteers in the past have taken salsa lessons, traveled to the nearby cloud forest, climbed volcanoes, visited the rain-forest, and hiked through the Andes mountains. Please email us to request an application and for more information on start dates, information for non-Spanish speaking volunteers, etc. Internship/Job Opportunities 1. Nathan J. Stark Internship for Nonprofit Development Deadline: March 1, 2009 Contact: Internship Coordinator at (202) 452-8097 or internships@nasi.org Information: National Academy of Social Insurance, http://www.nasi. org/info- url_nocat3815/ info-url_ nocat_show. htm?doc_id= 149398 Location: Washington D.C., 12 weeks during summer The Nathan J. Stark Internship for Nonprofit Development will provide two students with the opportunity to learn about nonprofit organizations. Interns will be based at the National Academy of Social Insurance or the National Health Policy Forum. The internship includes a $3,000 honorarium and the opportunity to participate in a series of seminars and programs. International students with valid student visas can be placed with these non-governmental organizations, if placement projects match their skills and interests. 2. Somers Aging and Long-Term Research Internship Deadline: March 1, 2009 Contact: National Academy of Social Insurance (NASI), http://www.nasi. org/info- url_nocat3815/ info-url_ nocat_show. htm?doc_id= 149222 NASI seeks outstanding graduate and upper division undergraduate students to serve as interns on aging and long-term care policy projects in Washington DC. Students studying economics, gerontology, political science, public policy, health policy, social work, actuarial science or related subjects are urged to apply for this 12-week summer semester internship. This research oriented internship will give students the opportunity to work with leading long-term policy experts; gain valuable work experience; make professional contacts and network in their area of interest; and attend relevant seminars, symposia, site visits to long term care facilities. International Students with valid student visas can be placed with nongovernmental organizations, if placement projects match their skills and interests. 3. Urban Institute Summer Academy Deadline: March 12, 2009 Website: http://summeracademy.urban.org The Urban Institute’s Summer Academy is a free program for college juniors from underrepresented minority groups. Accepted students will participate in an eight-week program that will introduce them to issues of public policy through research, seminars, and career-building opportunities. Apply today and learn about critical policy issues that affect you and your community! 4. Running Start’s Star Fellowship Deadline: April 1, 2009 Website: www.runningstartonline.org This newly developed program will provide female college juniors and seniors with fall semester internships on Capital Hill. The selected Fellows will intern on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, and participate in a political seminar where they will learn the nuts and bolts of politics and the importance of running for elected office. 5. Global Forum, focusing on Clean Technology Dates: March 4-7, 2009, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Deadline: February 20, 2009 More information: http://www.athgo.org/about_us/applications.html The 6th annual Global Forum at UCLA provides a platform, for 200 selected young people across the global to learn and advance their causes toward achieving environmental sustainability in the context of the UN Millennium Developments Goal (MDG). Scientists, diplomats, and experts from the private and public sectors are invited to showcase their successful sustainability practices and highlight innovations and new ground-breaking business models and financing methods that effectively address the development of renewable energy sources. Scholarship Opportunities 1. Sodexo Foundation Accepting Applications for STOP Hunger Scholarships (Deadline: February 27, 2009) Website: http://www.sodexofoundation.org/ The Sodexo Foundation, the charitable arm of Sodexo, Inc., a world leader in Food and Facilities Management services, will begin accepting applications on January 1, 2009 for its STOP Hunger scholarships. Up to five students will each receive a $5,000 scholarship award and a matching $5,000 grant in their name for the hunger-related charity of their choice. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in an accredited education institution (kindergarten through graduate school) in the United States and be able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to hunger-relief activities in their community. In addition, up to 20 regional honorees will receive a $1,000 grant in their name for the hunger-related charity of their choice. 2. Apply to be a Nourishment International Chapter Founder Deadline: February 28, 2009 Website: http://www.nourishinternational.org/students/ Nourish International, is a student movement to eradicate global poverty. During the school year, Nourish Chapters run small businesses called "Ventures." Using the money they earn, Chapters plan and invest in sustainable community development projects. Students then travel abroad over the summer to partner with local communities in implementing those solutions. Apply to be a Chapter Founder – Between now and February 28th Nourish is accepting applications for its Chapter Founders Program. This spring, we'll be selecting student leaders from 10 campuses across the country to receive professional training, support and $500 start-up capital. 3. Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship (Deadline: March 1, 2009) Website: http://www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/c25426.htm The fellowship will help fund a proposal designed by the applicant to conduct brief work in a foreign country related to the mandate of UNESCO – using education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, and/or communication and information to build strong ties among nations. The fellowship is intended for American college/university students who express an interest in international collaboration but as of yet had not been afforded many opportunities to travel abroad. The length of time for the travel is expected to be between 4 and 6 weeks and should include interaction with individuals from other nations. During his/her travel, the recipient should be willing to participate in public diplomacy events arranged with the pertinent U.S. State Department Consulate, Mission, and/or Embassy. Following the travel, the recipient agrees to submit a report describing experiences and analyzing objectives achieved; share his/her experiences with others; and be available to make a presentation at the Annual Meeting of the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO. 4. Spark the Seed for Social Change Deadline: March 1, 2009 Website: http://www.sparkseed.org/ Are you a college student who is passionate about social change? Have you ever thought about leading your own for-profit or nonprofit organization? Apply now for the opportunity to make your idea a reality! Sparkseed is a nonprofit organization that invests in the top social entrepreneurs of tomorrow as they lead social ventures today. We provide guidance, funding, and tools to 1st- and 2nd-year college students who will change the world. 5. The Do Something Award Deadline: March 1, 2009 Website: http://www.dosomething.org/programs/awards_guidelines The Do Something Award ® (formerly the BRICK Award) identifies exceptional young social entrepreneurs, activists, and community leaders who have significantly changed the world for the better. We celebrate young worldchangers who are the pivotal "do-ers" in their cause, issue, or field and empower their work through community grants, knowledge, and support. 6. Bread and Roses Grants and Info Sessions Deadline: March 1, 2009 Website: http://www.breadrosesfund.org/go/infosession Bread & Roses is holding grant information sessions for our March 1st deadline for the Racial and Economic Justice Fund, Media Justice Fund and Future Fund! Making sustainable, long-term change possible is what social change philanthropy and Bread & Roses are all about. Through our grantmaking and technical assistance programs, Bread & Roses gives wings to progressive grassroots organizations that are working for social and economic justice. We raise money throughout the year to provide financial and technical resources to groups that are making real change in the Delaware Valley. 7. Carol M. White Physical Education Program Deadline: March 6, 2009 Website: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&am p;flag2006=false&oppId=44785 The US Department of Education, through the Carol M. White Physical Education Program, is offering grants to initiate, expand or enhance physical education programs, including after-school programs, for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Local educational agencies and communitybased organizations are eligible to apply. The department expects to offer make 95 grants ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 each. 8. Higher Education Student Leadership Awards Deadline: March 31, 2009 Website: http://www.jenzabar.net/about_jbar/Foundation.html The Jenzabar Foundation has opened the nomination process for its second annual Student Leadership Awards. The awards will recognize seven student groups - and their respective leaders - that have demonstrated a commitment to making a difference through community service and/or humanitarian endeavors either in the United States or globally. This year the foundation is expanding the awards criteria to include submissions from non-profit organizations as well as self-nominations from students at educational institutions around the world. 9. Designing for Better Health Competition Deadline: April 1, 2009 Website:http://www.changemakers.net/enus/node/14381/competition/guidelines Designing for Better Health is a collaborative competition designed to find innovative solutions based on the concept of “nudges” ­ innovative little pushes ­ that help people make better decisions regarding their own health and the health of others. The competition seeks novel and effective approaches that make it easier for people to make choices and change behavior toward their health. The competition is open to all types of organizations (charitable organizations, private companies, or public entities) from all countries. Entries must reflect the theme of the competition and demonstrate innovative solutions around financial transactions for social change. 10. Skoll Scholarship for the Oxford MBA 2009/10 Deadlines: April 3, June 5 More information: www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/mba Contact: sumeeta.maheshwari@sbs.ox.ac.uk The Skoll Scholarship for the Oxford MBA 2009/10* covers one-year full-time MBA programme at Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship. The Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship is committed to nurturing the social entrepreneurs of tomorrow. The Skoll Scholarship is designed to give social entrepreneurs the knowledge, skills and networks they need to turn ideas into reality. And deepen their conviction for doing so. Each year, the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship awards five full scholarships to individuals working in the field who wish to enter the one-year full-time MBA programme. Skoll Scholars usually have a strong track record in social entrepreneurship and intend to return to work in this sector after their studies. Lectures, Conferences and Workshops 1. 2009 PHENND Annual Conference To register online: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=xvlKeT_2faU jF3RqyrVFjDkg_3d_3d Date: February 27, 2009 The 2009 Annual PHENND Conference will be held Friday, February 27, 2009 at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia. The theme this year will be “Financial Asset Development.” It will cover topics such as Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, public benefits campaign, financial education and much more. All of these topics are things needed to help low-income communities become financially self-sufficient and of course, we will focus on how colleges and universities can play a role in this process. 2. Northwestern Global Engagement Summer Institute Website: www.mycge.org Contact: Ryan Pederson, ryan-pederson@northwestern.edu Deadline: March 2, 2009 The Global Engagement Summer Institute (GESI) is a two-course summer study abroad program focused on community development in a global context. Students will be sent to La Plata, Argentina; Udaipur, India; or Jinja, Uganda where they will about international development, global engagement practices, project management, leadership, and the realities of contemporary life in their respective country. They will work along side community development organizations to co-design and collaboratively implement a small-scale project. GESI starts out with a 7-10 day training and ends with a 3-day summit in Chicago. 2. IMPACT: National Student Conference on Service, Advocacy & Social Action Dates: March 6-8, 2009 Location: University of Maryland, University College, Adelphi, MD (Just outside of Washington, DC) Join college students, administrators, faculty, national nonprofit organizations, and many others this spring in our nation's capitol for the historically largest national convening of campus community members involved in service, activism, politics, advocacy, and other socially responsible work across philosophical and ideological lines. You won't want to miss this inspiring three-day conference! It will include thought-provoking forums, plenary sessions, and student-led workshops as well as an Opportunities Fair, Oxfam America Hunger Banquet, powerful Opening Ceremony -- and even a few new surprises! We will also make sure to keep you entertained through inspiring keynote speakers, social events, and plenty of entertainment! To learn more about the IMPACT Conference and to register to attend, please visit www.impactconference.org . See you this March in Washington, D.C.! 3. Two Dollar Challenge: Poverty Action Program Website: http://www.twodollarchallenge.org/ Contact: twodollarchallenge@gmail.com or Professor Humphrey, professor.humphrey@gmail.com or (540) 654-1487 Deadline: March 13, 2009 We are a group composed of Assistant Professor of Economics, Shawn Humphrey, and a small collection of students currently organizing a national network of like-minded student clubs to participate in our Poverty Action Program. It is composed of three events: 1. Challenge Week is an experiential learning exercise designed to simulate poverty. Students live on $2 a day for five days as well as adhere to a number of other rules. During this week students are able to raise both awareness about global poverty and funds to direct towards a development program. You and your organization are encouraged to use Challenge Week to raise funds for your own initiative – you keep 100% of all funds raised. 2. The inaugural Poverty Action Conference (April 4, 2009) provides an exciting opportunity for like-minded students to come together and share the creative ways in which they are working to combat poverty. For more information and to register, check out: www.povertyactionconference. org 3. The Poverty Discussion Forum will consist of a continual online discussion between all participants and partners addressing the experiences of participating in Challenge Week, the next steps to take towards alleviating poverty, and the future of the field of development. 4. Annual Clean Energy Conference Website: http://www.pennfuture.org/ To register online: http://my.pennfuture.org/site/R?i=KzRu KJTg2imuY1alEvzE4A Deadline: April 27, 2009 Reserve your spot now for the PennFuture 2009 Annual Clean Energy Conference in Camp Hill. Now in its ninth year, Penn Future’s Clean Energy Conference has become a key venue for government officials, public interest organizations and the energy industry to network and learn about the most upto-date clean energy markets and policies in Pennsylvania. 5. Health Equity Workbook Available Website: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dach/chaps Health Equity Workbook Available - A new workbook from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Promoting Health Equity - A Resource to Help Communities Address Social Determinants of Health, was created to support new and existing partnerships to address the social determinants of health inequities. The resource highlights lessons learned by communities. Designed for a wide range of users, the workbook provides information and tools to develop, implement and evaluate strategies aimed at addressing social determinants of health inequities.