f you know of any people who'd be interested in an AmeriCorps spot with ICIRR, please pass this along.
As early as June 1 we will have an opening here at ICIRR for an AmeriCorp Member. I’d really like to reach out to young adults who are familiar with immigrant communities, outgoing, and bi-lingual in any language representing a sizeable immigrant community here in Chicago (Arabic, Hindi. Urdu, Russian, Polish, etc). I’m attaching the job description. The person has to be a Legal Permanent Resident or US Citizen. Let me know if you have youth who might be interested. I’d love to get someone who is already familiar with the work of ICIRR’s members.
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
Title: Immigrant Family Resource Program AmeriCorps Member: Outreach Specialist
Make a difference by providing stepping stones to self-sufficiency for diverse immigrant
communities. Work with organizations across the state providing community outreach.
Organization and Program Description: ICIRR is a 23-year-old membership
organization composed of over 100 dues paying organizations whose mission is to
promote the full and equal participation of immigrants and refugees in the political, civic
and economic life of our diverse society.
The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) Immigrant Family
Resource Program is a unique-in-the nation partnership between the Illinois Department
of Human Services (IDHS), ICIRR, and ethnic community-based organizations across
Illinois. Over the past nine years the Immigrant Family Resource Program (IFRP) has
excelled in educating and providing access to immigrant families needing safety-net
services like Food Stamps and Medicaid through case management, professional
interpretation and translation, and referral services.
IFRP partners with 40 ethnic organizations across Illinois; operates in 52 languages,
mainly Spanish, Korean, Arabic, Polish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hindi, Vietnamese, and
Urdu; and reaches people from 80 countries of origin. IFRP reaches Metro Chicago’s
diverse immigrant communities including Latino, Polish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean,
Arab, South Asian, Eastern European, African, and Refugee groups; Suburban Cook and
Collar County growing immigrant communities; and rural Latinos in Central and
Downstate Illinois. This access has proved vital in integrating immigrant families into
the fabric of our state.
Position Description:
The primary goal of the IFRP AmeriCorps Partner is to increase access to and
participation in specific safety-net programs through improved community outreach. The
specific programs and outreach topics include Health Programs, Food Stamps,
Employment Assistance, and Work Rehabilitation depending on eligibility of individual
community members. The Outreach Specialist will be supervised by the IFRP Program
Associate and Program Director.
The full time Outreach Specialist will be primarily responsible for ensuring Partner
outreach is successful and will do so by:
• providing ICIRR created materials for outreach and education;
• monitoring and evaluating current outreach events conducted by IFRP Partners;
• maintaining bi-weekly record keeping and reporting of partner outreach and
effectiveness (based on new cases, information and referrals);
• assisting with day-to-day project operations including data collection and reporting;
• inter-program planning and coordination, information dissemination to grantees and
between agency partners (including limited work on IFRP page of website);
assisting with in-service training opportunities for project grantees;
participating in bi-weekly ICIRR staff meetings.
The Outreach Specialist will be based out of the ICIRR offices in downtown Chicago but
will travel to outreach events in the Metro Chicago area and sometimes in other parts of
Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse constituencies with
differing interests and needs;
• Access to car (mileage will be reimbursed);
• Outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Ability to balance time between field work (outreach) and administrative work;
• Experience with Excel and Microsoft word;
• Detail oriented with the ability to juggle many different tasks simultaneously and
complete them in a timely manner;
• Some knowledge and awareness of immigration law and policies, and experience
working with immigrants and/or refugees preferred;
• Desire to work in social service or community organizing;
• High school degree or equivalent required; some college preferred;
• Ability to write clearly in English;
• Preferably bi-lingual in English and language of one of the target communities:
Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Polish, Korean, French, Hindi, or Urdu.
Additional Details:
As an AmeriCorps Partner, the Outreach Specialist will receive a modest living
allowance, health insurance, and an education award of $4,725. The one-year position
begins June 1, 2009 with 5 days of training and will be completed on May 31, 2010. This
AmeriCorps position at ICIRR is arranged with the Logan Square Neighborhood
Association (LSNA). The AmeriCorps Partner will receive some training with the other
LSNA AmeriCorps Partners.
Send Questions and Resumes with Cover Letter to:
Jennifer M Kons
55 E Jackson Blvd, #2075
For Information on AmeriCorps visit
Chicago IL 60604
www.AmeriCorps.gov
jkons@icirr.org
ICIRR is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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Sunday, June 7, 2009
Saturday, June 6, 2009
AAI Community Organizer job posting: application deadline June 19
COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
Job Posting: June 3, 2009
The Asian American Institute was established in 1992 as a pan-Asian, not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to empower the Asian American community through advocacy, by utilizing research, education and coalition building. AAI is seeking a full-time organizer to develop leaders to address issues impacting Illinois’ low-income and marginalized Asian American populations.
REPORTS TO: Director of Programs
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Lead and manage AAI’s community organizing program:
· Build and maintain relationships with Asian American community organizations and leaders,
· Work with Asian American community organizations to identify leaders and issues,
· Develop leaders by providing training workshops and conferences, including AAI’s annual Asian American Leadership Forum,
· Work with leaders to develop and implement organizing campaigns, including AAI’s current immigration reform campaign and its August 2009 Asian American Town Hall Meeting,
· Conduct outreach to elected officials and governmental agencies about AAI's campaigns and efforts to create policy change,
· Collaborate with AAI’s affiliate organizations (Asian American Justice Center, Asian Law Caucus, Asian Pacific American Legal Center),
· Prepare program-related written reports, meeting summaries, press releases and other materials,
· Manage and supervise any organizing-related interns and volunteers, and
* Assist with program-related development; work with AAI’s development staff to maintain relationships with current funders and to help identify and build relationships with prospective program funders;
* Assist the Director of Programs with other tasks, as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Experience working with Asian American communities,
* Experience in community organizing strongly preferred; experience in developing campaigns and strategic planning is an asset,
* Commitment to social justice and civil rights,
* Excellent written and oral communication skills,
* Ability to work independently, think creatively and prioritize multiple tasks,
* Openness and ability to adapt and respond to changes in the environment,
* Ability to work collaboratively with multi-ethnic, multi-generational or multi-sector communities,
* Bilingual skills in English and an Asian language are an asset,
* Flexible working hours including some evenings and weekends, and
* Reliable transportation required.
START DATE: July 2009 / as soon as possible
SALARY/ BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with experience; benefits include health insurance coverage.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as soon as they are received. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume by June 19, 2009, to Joanna Su, Director of Programs at the address below, via snail mail, fax, or email (joanna@aaichicago.org).
AAI is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Posting: June 3, 2009
The Asian American Institute was established in 1992 as a pan-Asian, not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to empower the Asian American community through advocacy, by utilizing research, education and coalition building. AAI is seeking a full-time organizer to develop leaders to address issues impacting Illinois’ low-income and marginalized Asian American populations.
REPORTS TO: Director of Programs
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Lead and manage AAI’s community organizing program:
· Build and maintain relationships with Asian American community organizations and leaders,
· Work with Asian American community organizations to identify leaders and issues,
· Develop leaders by providing training workshops and conferences, including AAI’s annual Asian American Leadership Forum,
· Work with leaders to develop and implement organizing campaigns, including AAI’s current immigration reform campaign and its August 2009 Asian American Town Hall Meeting,
· Conduct outreach to elected officials and governmental agencies about AAI's campaigns and efforts to create policy change,
· Collaborate with AAI’s affiliate organizations (Asian American Justice Center, Asian Law Caucus, Asian Pacific American Legal Center),
· Prepare program-related written reports, meeting summaries, press releases and other materials,
· Manage and supervise any organizing-related interns and volunteers, and
* Assist with program-related development; work with AAI’s development staff to maintain relationships with current funders and to help identify and build relationships with prospective program funders;
* Assist the Director of Programs with other tasks, as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Experience working with Asian American communities,
* Experience in community organizing strongly preferred; experience in developing campaigns and strategic planning is an asset,
* Commitment to social justice and civil rights,
* Excellent written and oral communication skills,
* Ability to work independently, think creatively and prioritize multiple tasks,
* Openness and ability to adapt and respond to changes in the environment,
* Ability to work collaboratively with multi-ethnic, multi-generational or multi-sector communities,
* Bilingual skills in English and an Asian language are an asset,
* Flexible working hours including some evenings and weekends, and
* Reliable transportation required.
START DATE: July 2009 / as soon as possible
SALARY/ BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with experience; benefits include health insurance coverage.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as soon as they are received. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume by June 19, 2009, to Joanna Su, Director of Programs at the address below, via snail mail, fax, or email (joanna@aaichicago.org).
AAI is an equal opportunity employer.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
KAN-WIN Community Advocate - Chicago
Organization: Korean American Women in Need (KAN-WIN)
Job Title: Community Advocate
Part or Full-Time
Korean American Women In Need (KAN-WIN) is a non-profit, community-based organization that supports Korean American women and children victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. KAN-WIN’s services include 24-hour domestic violence crisis line, counseling, legal/social benefits advocacy, and Transitional Housing and Children’s program, and community education/outreach.
Responsibilities
Legal Advocacy
* Ensure that KAN-WIN clients receive accurate information of their rights and options under relevant local, state and federal laws
* Advocate for and assist women in exercising their legal rights and options at all levels of legal proceedings
* Provide legal case management, document all casework, prepare program reports
* Manage KAN-WIN’s legal clinic including managing pro bono attorneys, volunteers, and legal clinic clients and providing follow up and referrals
* Keep abreast of changes in all relevant legislation and provide up-to-date information to all other staff
* Network with other advocates working on behalf of survivors of domestic and sexual violence
Policy Advocacy
* Oversee and develop the policy advocacy program
* Organize activities for the program; outreach to the community to educate and mobilize around issues of domestic and sexual violence and other issues affecting battered immigrant women
* Work closely with executive Director to create a systematic process of responding to policy issues
* Be familiar with and research current legislation related to women and immigrants and inform it to the community
Grant Writing (Applicable for full time only)
* Work with the Executive Director in the proposal submission process; prepare grant applications, progress reports due to funders, and other related correspondence
* Research and identify potential funding prospects relating to the projected and existed programs.
Operations & Administration
* Supervise interns and volunteers for the legal advocacy program and document interns/volunteers’ work, hours, etc.
* Work closely with co-workers to efficiently and effectively carry out the agency’s programs
* Actively participate in the overall management of the agency’s physical offices, general upkeep, maintenance, communications, and troubleshooting
* Actively participate in developing all of the agency’s programs and fundraising activities
Qualifications
* A commitment to ending violence against women and children, including a thorough understanding of and commitment to the mission and goals of KAN-WIN
* Preferred to have familiarity with criminal, family and immigration laws
* Excellent team member
* Excellent writing, communication, and public speaking skills
* Bilingual English and Korean
* 40-hour domestic violence training required
* Driving is needed for this position; you must have a valid driver’s license and a vehicle
Salary and Benefits
The salary is commensurate with the candidate’s experience. KAN-WIN offers a benefits package that includes fully paid medical insurance, a progressive paid time off plan and professional development opportunities for the employee.
Please e-mail or fax resumes to:
KAN-WIN, Korean American Women In Need
Attn: Hye Shin Park, Program Director
2434 E. Dempster St. Suite 111
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Fax: 847-299-4717
hpark@kanwin.org
Job Title: Community Advocate
Part or Full-Time
Korean American Women In Need (KAN-WIN) is a non-profit, community-based organization that supports Korean American women and children victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. KAN-WIN’s services include 24-hour domestic violence crisis line, counseling, legal/social benefits advocacy, and Transitional Housing and Children’s program, and community education/outreach.
Responsibilities
Legal Advocacy
* Ensure that KAN-WIN clients receive accurate information of their rights and options under relevant local, state and federal laws
* Advocate for and assist women in exercising their legal rights and options at all levels of legal proceedings
* Provide legal case management, document all casework, prepare program reports
* Manage KAN-WIN’s legal clinic including managing pro bono attorneys, volunteers, and legal clinic clients and providing follow up and referrals
* Keep abreast of changes in all relevant legislation and provide up-to-date information to all other staff
* Network with other advocates working on behalf of survivors of domestic and sexual violence
Policy Advocacy
* Oversee and develop the policy advocacy program
* Organize activities for the program; outreach to the community to educate and mobilize around issues of domestic and sexual violence and other issues affecting battered immigrant women
* Work closely with executive Director to create a systematic process of responding to policy issues
* Be familiar with and research current legislation related to women and immigrants and inform it to the community
Grant Writing (Applicable for full time only)
* Work with the Executive Director in the proposal submission process; prepare grant applications, progress reports due to funders, and other related correspondence
* Research and identify potential funding prospects relating to the projected and existed programs.
Operations & Administration
* Supervise interns and volunteers for the legal advocacy program and document interns/volunteers’ work, hours, etc.
* Work closely with co-workers to efficiently and effectively carry out the agency’s programs
* Actively participate in the overall management of the agency’s physical offices, general upkeep, maintenance, communications, and troubleshooting
* Actively participate in developing all of the agency’s programs and fundraising activities
Qualifications
* A commitment to ending violence against women and children, including a thorough understanding of and commitment to the mission and goals of KAN-WIN
* Preferred to have familiarity with criminal, family and immigration laws
* Excellent team member
* Excellent writing, communication, and public speaking skills
* Bilingual English and Korean
* 40-hour domestic violence training required
* Driving is needed for this position; you must have a valid driver’s license and a vehicle
Salary and Benefits
The salary is commensurate with the candidate’s experience. KAN-WIN offers a benefits package that includes fully paid medical insurance, a progressive paid time off plan and professional development opportunities for the employee.
Please e-mail or fax resumes to:
KAN-WIN, Korean American Women In Need
Attn: Hye Shin Park, Program Director
2434 E. Dempster St. Suite 111
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Fax: 847-299-4717
hpark@kanwin.org
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Two events with Kristina Wong THIS WEEK
The Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture at the University of Chicago presents two events with writer, actor, and solo-performer Kristina Wong, one of four artists in residence at the Center this Spring.
On Thursday, April 16, 2009, in conjunction with the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Kristina Wong will speak with students about her work as part of OMSA's Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) series.
time: 12pm-2pm
location: 5710 S. Woodlawn Ave
Lunch is provided. rsvp: ryo@uchicago.edu
On Friday, April 17th, 2009, in conjunction with Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, Kristina will perform her one-woman solo play, "Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."
time: 7pm
location: chancel area of Rockefeller Memorial Chapel (5850 S. Woodlawn Ave)
(Persons with disabilities please contact Lorraine Brochu at 773-702-7059)
Both events are free and open to the public.
Kristina Wong's short bio:
Kristina Wong is a nationally presented solo performer, writer, actor, educator, culture jammer, and filmmaker. Described by the East Bay Express as "brutal but hilarious... a woman who takes life's absurdities very seriously," her body of performance work includes short and full-length solo performance works, outrageous street theater stunts and pranks, subversive internet installations, and plays and sketch comedy. Her performances have been shown in spaces that include: the Public Theater, REDCAT, Mark Taper Forum, Jumpstart Performance Company (San Antonio, TX), La MaMa ETC, the Painted Bride (Philadelphia, PA), the Comedy Central Workspace among dozens of others. She was awarded the Creative Capital Award in Theater and a Creation Fund from the National Performance Network to create her third full-length solo show, "Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" exploring the remarkably high incidence of suicide among Asian American women in a world that's more nuts than we are. Kristina wrote and performed in the CBS Multicultural Comedy Showcase. Her show "Free?" was also featured earlier this year at the South Beach Comedy Festival in Miami. Kristina was invited as the alumna commencement speaker for the 2008 UCLA Department of English graduation. She is completing a novel started with the PEN USA Rosenthal Emerging Voices Fellowship. She is a freelance contributor to anthologies and magazines that include Playgirl Magazine. Her mail order bride website is www.bigbadchinesemama.com. You can access additional information at her website: http://www.kristinawong.com
On Thursday, April 16, 2009, in conjunction with the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Kristina Wong will speak with students about her work as part of OMSA's Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) series.
time: 12pm-2pm
location: 5710 S. Woodlawn Ave
Lunch is provided. rsvp: ryo@uchicago.edu
On Friday, April 17th, 2009, in conjunction with Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, Kristina will perform her one-woman solo play, "Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."
time: 7pm
location: chancel area of Rockefeller Memorial Chapel (5850 S. Woodlawn Ave)
(Persons with disabilities please contact Lorraine Brochu at 773-702-7059)
Both events are free and open to the public.
Kristina Wong's short bio:
Kristina Wong is a nationally presented solo performer, writer, actor, educator, culture jammer, and filmmaker. Described by the East Bay Express as "brutal but hilarious... a woman who takes life's absurdities very seriously," her body of performance work includes short and full-length solo performance works, outrageous street theater stunts and pranks, subversive internet installations, and plays and sketch comedy. Her performances have been shown in spaces that include: the Public Theater, REDCAT, Mark Taper Forum, Jumpstart Performance Company (San Antonio, TX), La MaMa ETC, the Painted Bride (Philadelphia, PA), the Comedy Central Workspace among dozens of others. She was awarded the Creative Capital Award in Theater and a Creation Fund from the National Performance Network to create her third full-length solo show, "Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" exploring the remarkably high incidence of suicide among Asian American women in a world that's more nuts than we are. Kristina wrote and performed in the CBS Multicultural Comedy Showcase. Her show "Free?" was also featured earlier this year at the South Beach Comedy Festival in Miami. Kristina was invited as the alumna commencement speaker for the 2008 UCLA Department of English graduation. She is completing a novel started with the PEN USA Rosenthal Emerging Voices Fellowship. She is a freelance contributor to anthologies and magazines that include Playgirl Magazine. Her mail order bride website is www.bigbadchinesemama.com. You can access additional information at her website: http://www.kristinawong.com
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Reigster now for the Midwest ITASA Conference!
Reigster now for the Midwest Conference!
Get ready for the 2009 ITASA Midwest Conference! Be sure to register as it is only 2 weeks away; April 17-19!!!
The University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign is proud to host a range of speakers and performers who are prepared to enlighten your body, mind and spirit!
Don't miss out on:
+ A sneak peak of Formosa Betrayed: A Film based on true events
+ A Screening of Ping Pong Playa; Along with Jimmy Tsai (Producer/ Actor from this movie!)
+ Up and coming author Shawna Yang Ryan and her new book Water Ghosts
+ Founders of Taiwanese American.org and mymomisafob/my dadisafob.com: HoChie Tsai and Serena Wu!
..... and many more!!!
REGISTER NOW! Registration is FREE for UIUC students!
Please note:There will no longer be a charter bus available from the Chicago area to the UIUC campus. Please make other arrangements for travel. Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Visit http://uiuc.itasa.org/index.html for more information.ping
Get ready for the 2009 ITASA Midwest Conference! Be sure to register as it is only 2 weeks away; April 17-19!!!
The University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign is proud to host a range of speakers and performers who are prepared to enlighten your body, mind and spirit!
Don't miss out on:
+ A sneak peak of Formosa Betrayed: A Film based on true events
+ A Screening of Ping Pong Playa; Along with Jimmy Tsai (Producer/ Actor from this movie!)
+ Up and coming author Shawna Yang Ryan and her new book Water Ghosts
+ Founders of Taiwanese American.org and mymomisafob/my dadisafob.com: HoChie Tsai and Serena Wu!
..... and many more!!!
REGISTER NOW! Registration is FREE for UIUC students!
Please note:There will no longer be a charter bus available from the Chicago area to the UIUC campus. Please make other arrangements for travel. Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Visit http://uiuc.itasa.org/index.html for more information.ping
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Asian American Awareness Month - April 2009 Calendar of Events
The kickoff event this year is on Wednesday, April 1st with the editors of
the "Secret Identities - The Asian American Superhero Anthology". If you
want a copy early, they are for sale ($21.95) in the textbook section of the
UIC Bookstore (750 S. Halsted St, 312.413.5500, closed for inventory week of
3/23).
Also don't miss the pre-April events on March 30th and March 31st in the
calendar below or download a full color PDF poster/calendar at
http://aarcc.uic.edu.
-elvin-
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ASIAN AMERICAN AWARENESS MONTH - April 2009
- A Celebration of Culture and Consciousness -
For more information, including a downloadable version of our full color
calendar poster, visit the Asian American Resource and Cultural Center
online at http://aarcc.uic.edu, or call (312) 413-9569.
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in order to participate
in an event, please call (312) 413-9569 and every effort will be made to
provide an accommodation.
The statements, opinions, and ideas conveyed in this program do not
necessarily express the position of the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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Monday, March 30th
Slaying the Dragon a film by Deborah Gee
Slaying the Dragon is a comprehensive look at media stereotypes of Asian and
Asian American women since the silent era. This fascinating film shows how
stereotypes of exoticism and docility have affected the perception of Asian
American women. Sponsored by the Asian American Resource and Cultural
Center. Contact Karen Su, karensu@uic.edu.
3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Lecture Center B1
Tuesday, March 31st
Southeast Asian Refugees and the Struggle for a Just Resetttlement
Asian American Studies presents a talk by Eric Tang, Assistant Professor of
Asian American Studies and African American Studies at UIC. His talk will
examine the nearly 30 years since the first wave of Cambodian refugees were
resettled to the United States in the wake of Khmer Rouge atrocities. How
have Cambodian Americans continued to experience a low-intensity warfare
marked by urban poverty, environmental racism, and immigration detention and
deportation? Contact Surbhi Malik, smalik3@uic.edu.
2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
Stevenson Hall, Institute for the Humanities (Lower Level)
Wednesday, April 1st
Asian American Awareness Month Kickoff Featuring: Secret Identities
Asian Americans are comic book artists, writers, and fans, but rarely
represented as heroic characters on the page. Thus the creation of Secret
Identities, an anthology of original stories centered around Asian American
superheroes. Join the editors Jeff Yang, Parry Shen, and Keith Chow as they
share their own experiences as Asian Americans in media and film, and
preview these unique Asian American heroes. Books will be available for
purchase and signing. Organized by the Asian American Awareness Month
Planning Committee. Contact Corinne Kodama, ckodama@uic.edu or visit
http://aarcc.uic.edu.
4:00 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Illinois Room BC
Thursday, April 2nd
More Than Serving Tea
Asian American InterVarsity presents the authors of More Than Serving Tea,
Nikki Toyama-Szeto and Kathy Khang, who explore the intersection of gender,
race, and faith for Asian American Christian women. Contact Joshua Lau,
jlau4@uic.edu.
7:30 p.m.
Student Residence and Commons South, Rathskellar
Monday, April 6th
Seoul Train Documentary Screening
A devastating food crisis plagues North Korea and hundreds of thousands of
North Koreans have fled to China. If caught, the refugees will be sent back
to North Korea, where they face torture and execution. N.K. Peace presents
Seoul Train, a gripping documentary exposé into the life and death of North
Koreans as they try to escape. Contact Rachel Kim, yummypower@gmail.com.
4:00 p.m. 5:45 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Room 613
Wednesday, April 8th
Mr. Asian Sensation
alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority and Chi Sigma Tau Fraternity present Mr.
Asian Sensation which is a male talent show in beauty pageant format. The
purpose of this event is to recognize highly motivated, ambitious, and
talented Asian American men who wish to send a message about breaking
traditional stereotypes. Contact Jennifer Guiang, jguian2@uic.edu.
6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Illinois Room
Admission Fee TBD
Thursday, April 9th
Chinese Cultural Festival
2009 is the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations
between the U.S. and China. This festival will review our mutually
beneficial cooperation in a wide range of areas such as culture, education,
science and technology. Presented by the Chinese Students and Scholars
Association. Contact Wenxuan Gao, wgao5@uic.edu.
1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Cardinal Room
Tuesday, April 14th
My Sassy Korea
Korean American Student Association will be hosting its first ever fair, My
Sassy Korea! This cultural fair will showcase the life and culture of South
Korea and its people. There will be a number of booths that range from
history to pop culture. Contact Elisa Lim, elim4@uic.edu.
5:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Room 302
Friday, April 17th
Imaginasian
The Asian American Students in
Alliance presents its annual fashion and variety show, and this year we will
be hosting an award show! Come see the scenes, from Bollywood to Asian Game
Shows and all of the acts in between. Contact Edmar Viloria, evilor2@uic.edu
or Jane Shin, jshin29@uic.edu.
7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
UIC Forum
$5 for AASIA Members
$6 for Non-AASIA Members
$8 for Non-UIC Students
Friday, April 17th
Sayawan: FIA Formal
Filipinos in Alliance is having their annual end of the year
formal, where members can let loose and dance the night away! The evening
will be filled with FIA members showcasing their vocal and guitar skills,
and at the end of the night a king and queen will be crowned. Visit
http://fia.pages.uic.edu.
7:00 p.m.
Wyndham O¹Hare Hotel
$35 per person
$55 per couple
Tuesday, April 21st
Reclamation!
Like to read poetry or sing in front of a great audience? Come to the Asian
American Coalition Committee¹s open mic. ³Reclamation!² is a safe space to
spit your words, thoughts, and music in order to reclaim voices and break
barriers that have historically left our communities silenced. Free food
will be served. Contact Joyce Yin, jyin4@uic.edu.
6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Montgomery Ward Lounge
Wednesday, April 22nd
ASAM Knowledge Bowl & Social
Asian American student organizations compete in an exciting quiz contest.
Cheer on the student teams and increase your knowledge of Asian Americans
with games and food. Contact Surbhi Malik, smalik3@uic.edu.
4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Cardinal Room
Saturday, April 25th
Uproot: A Cultural Showcase of Our Generation
Filipinos in Alliance proudly presents the eighth annual UPROOT, an evening
of performances meant to convey the Filipino American experience. In
addition to traditional folk dances, FIA will present a wide variety of
contemporary acts from modern dance to spoken word. Visit
http://fia.pages.uic.edu.
6:00 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Illinois Room
$5 per person
Wednesday, April 29th
What We Know and Don¹t Know About Culturally Competent Interventions
Dr. Stanley Sue is Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Asian American
Studies at the University of California, Davis. He is a key figure in the
history and evolution of ethnic minority psychology and his pioneering work
on the mental health of Asian Americans is world-renowned. Sponsored by the
Graduate Educational Opportunities Committee of the Department of
Psychology. Contact Dina Birman, dbirman@uic.edu.
4:00 p.m.
Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 145
LOCATIONS
Behavioral Sciences Building
1007 West Harrison Street
Lecture Center B
803 South Morgan Street
Stevenson Hall
701 South Morgan Street
Student Residence and Commons South
700 South Halsted Street
UIC Forum
725 West Roosevelt Road
UIC Student Center East
750 South Halsted Street
Wyndham O¹Hare Hotel
6810 North Mannheim Road
PLANNING COMMITTEE ORGANIZATIONS:
alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority
Asian American Coalition Committee
Asian American InterVarsity
Asian American Resource and Cultural Center
Asian American Students in Alliance
Asian American Studies
Gender and Sexuality Center
Kappa Pi Beta Fraternity
SPONSORS:
Asian American Resource and Cultural Center
Asian American Studies
Campus Progress
Chancellor¹s Committee on the Status of Asian Americans
College of Education
College of Engineering
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Department of English
Graduate College
Honors College
Jane Addams College of Social Work
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Student Activities Funding Committee
University of Illinois Alumni Association
the "Secret Identities - The Asian American Superhero Anthology". If you
want a copy early, they are for sale ($21.95) in the textbook section of the
UIC Bookstore (750 S. Halsted St, 312.413.5500, closed for inventory week of
3/23).
Also don't miss the pre-April events on March 30th and March 31st in the
calendar below or download a full color PDF poster/calendar at
http://aarcc.uic.edu.
-elvin-
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ASIAN AMERICAN AWARENESS MONTH - April 2009
- A Celebration of Culture and Consciousness -
For more information, including a downloadable version of our full color
calendar poster, visit the Asian American Resource and Cultural Center
online at http://aarcc.uic.edu, or call (312) 413-9569.
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in order to participate
in an event, please call (312) 413-9569 and every effort will be made to
provide an accommodation.
The statements, opinions, and ideas conveyed in this program do not
necessarily express the position of the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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Monday, March 30th
Slaying the Dragon a film by Deborah Gee
Slaying the Dragon is a comprehensive look at media stereotypes of Asian and
Asian American women since the silent era. This fascinating film shows how
stereotypes of exoticism and docility have affected the perception of Asian
American women. Sponsored by the Asian American Resource and Cultural
Center. Contact Karen Su, karensu@uic.edu.
3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Lecture Center B1
Tuesday, March 31st
Southeast Asian Refugees and the Struggle for a Just Resetttlement
Asian American Studies presents a talk by Eric Tang, Assistant Professor of
Asian American Studies and African American Studies at UIC. His talk will
examine the nearly 30 years since the first wave of Cambodian refugees were
resettled to the United States in the wake of Khmer Rouge atrocities. How
have Cambodian Americans continued to experience a low-intensity warfare
marked by urban poverty, environmental racism, and immigration detention and
deportation? Contact Surbhi Malik, smalik3@uic.edu.
2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
Stevenson Hall, Institute for the Humanities (Lower Level)
Wednesday, April 1st
Asian American Awareness Month Kickoff Featuring: Secret Identities
Asian Americans are comic book artists, writers, and fans, but rarely
represented as heroic characters on the page. Thus the creation of Secret
Identities, an anthology of original stories centered around Asian American
superheroes. Join the editors Jeff Yang, Parry Shen, and Keith Chow as they
share their own experiences as Asian Americans in media and film, and
preview these unique Asian American heroes. Books will be available for
purchase and signing. Organized by the Asian American Awareness Month
Planning Committee. Contact Corinne Kodama, ckodama@uic.edu or visit
http://aarcc.uic.edu.
4:00 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Illinois Room BC
Thursday, April 2nd
More Than Serving Tea
Asian American InterVarsity presents the authors of More Than Serving Tea,
Nikki Toyama-Szeto and Kathy Khang, who explore the intersection of gender,
race, and faith for Asian American Christian women. Contact Joshua Lau,
jlau4@uic.edu.
7:30 p.m.
Student Residence and Commons South, Rathskellar
Monday, April 6th
Seoul Train Documentary Screening
A devastating food crisis plagues North Korea and hundreds of thousands of
North Koreans have fled to China. If caught, the refugees will be sent back
to North Korea, where they face torture and execution. N.K. Peace presents
Seoul Train, a gripping documentary exposé into the life and death of North
Koreans as they try to escape. Contact Rachel Kim, yummypower@gmail.com.
4:00 p.m. 5:45 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Room 613
Wednesday, April 8th
Mr. Asian Sensation
alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority and Chi Sigma Tau Fraternity present Mr.
Asian Sensation which is a male talent show in beauty pageant format. The
purpose of this event is to recognize highly motivated, ambitious, and
talented Asian American men who wish to send a message about breaking
traditional stereotypes. Contact Jennifer Guiang, jguian2@uic.edu.
6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Illinois Room
Admission Fee TBD
Thursday, April 9th
Chinese Cultural Festival
2009 is the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations
between the U.S. and China. This festival will review our mutually
beneficial cooperation in a wide range of areas such as culture, education,
science and technology. Presented by the Chinese Students and Scholars
Association. Contact Wenxuan Gao, wgao5@uic.edu.
1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Cardinal Room
Tuesday, April 14th
My Sassy Korea
Korean American Student Association will be hosting its first ever fair, My
Sassy Korea! This cultural fair will showcase the life and culture of South
Korea and its people. There will be a number of booths that range from
history to pop culture. Contact Elisa Lim, elim4@uic.edu.
5:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Room 302
Friday, April 17th
Imaginasian
The Asian American Students in
Alliance presents its annual fashion and variety show, and this year we will
be hosting an award show! Come see the scenes, from Bollywood to Asian Game
Shows and all of the acts in between. Contact Edmar Viloria, evilor2@uic.edu
or Jane Shin, jshin29@uic.edu.
7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
UIC Forum
$5 for AASIA Members
$6 for Non-AASIA Members
$8 for Non-UIC Students
Friday, April 17th
Sayawan: FIA Formal
Filipinos in Alliance is having their annual end of the year
formal, where members can let loose and dance the night away! The evening
will be filled with FIA members showcasing their vocal and guitar skills,
and at the end of the night a king and queen will be crowned. Visit
http://fia.pages.uic.edu.
7:00 p.m.
Wyndham O¹Hare Hotel
$35 per person
$55 per couple
Tuesday, April 21st
Reclamation!
Like to read poetry or sing in front of a great audience? Come to the Asian
American Coalition Committee¹s open mic. ³Reclamation!² is a safe space to
spit your words, thoughts, and music in order to reclaim voices and break
barriers that have historically left our communities silenced. Free food
will be served. Contact Joyce Yin, jyin4@uic.edu.
6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Montgomery Ward Lounge
Wednesday, April 22nd
ASAM Knowledge Bowl & Social
Asian American student organizations compete in an exciting quiz contest.
Cheer on the student teams and increase your knowledge of Asian Americans
with games and food. Contact Surbhi Malik, smalik3@uic.edu.
4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Cardinal Room
Saturday, April 25th
Uproot: A Cultural Showcase of Our Generation
Filipinos in Alliance proudly presents the eighth annual UPROOT, an evening
of performances meant to convey the Filipino American experience. In
addition to traditional folk dances, FIA will present a wide variety of
contemporary acts from modern dance to spoken word. Visit
http://fia.pages.uic.edu.
6:00 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Illinois Room
$5 per person
Wednesday, April 29th
What We Know and Don¹t Know About Culturally Competent Interventions
Dr. Stanley Sue is Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Asian American
Studies at the University of California, Davis. He is a key figure in the
history and evolution of ethnic minority psychology and his pioneering work
on the mental health of Asian Americans is world-renowned. Sponsored by the
Graduate Educational Opportunities Committee of the Department of
Psychology. Contact Dina Birman, dbirman@uic.edu.
4:00 p.m.
Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 145
LOCATIONS
Behavioral Sciences Building
1007 West Harrison Street
Lecture Center B
803 South Morgan Street
Stevenson Hall
701 South Morgan Street
Student Residence and Commons South
700 South Halsted Street
UIC Forum
725 West Roosevelt Road
UIC Student Center East
750 South Halsted Street
Wyndham O¹Hare Hotel
6810 North Mannheim Road
PLANNING COMMITTEE ORGANIZATIONS:
alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority
Asian American Coalition Committee
Asian American InterVarsity
Asian American Resource and Cultural Center
Asian American Students in Alliance
Asian American Studies
Gender and Sexuality Center
Kappa Pi Beta Fraternity
SPONSORS:
Asian American Resource and Cultural Center
Asian American Studies
Campus Progress
Chancellor¹s Committee on the Status of Asian Americans
College of Education
College of Engineering
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Department of English
Graduate College
Honors College
Jane Addams College of Social Work
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Student Activities Funding Committee
University of Illinois Alumni Association
Kriti 2009 Call for Subs (please forward widely!)
Kriti Festival Call for Submissions
June 11 - 14, 2009, Chicago
Guests of Honor: Amitava Kumar and Bapsi Sidhwa
DesiLit is pleased to welcome submissions to its upcoming festival of
arts and literature, to be held in Chicago, June 11 - 14. Submissions
are welcome in the following areas:
- literature (fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, drama)
- film
- music
- dance
We are not currently planning on a visual arts component (although if
you live in Chicago and would be interested in curating such an
exhibition, please do get in touch with us.)
If your work is selected, you'll be invited to serve on panels and/or
give a reading/screen a film/give a performance/etc. At this time, we
do not know what our final budget will be, but panelists will receive
free festival registration, and if there are funds remaining after
expenses, a share of the proceeds towards reimbursing their travel
expenses. We'll also do our best to help you find crash space in
Chicago with local volunteers if needed.
To have your work considered please send an electronic sample to
info@desilit.org, with the subject line: KRITI SUB [title of work /
your name], following these guidelines:
- a brief bio, PLUS one of the following
- literature sample (up to 20 pages)
- film sample (up to 20 minutes; if you want to send a longer film,
be aware that we may only view the first 20 minutes)
- music sample (up to 20 minutes)
- dance sample (up to 20 minutes)
For large sound/graphic files, we STRONGLY prefer that you host the
work on your own site and send us a pointer to the URL. If you wish
to submit in multiple genres, please submit each sample separately.
For a sample of our 2005 panelists, please visit our website
(http://www.desilit.org/kriti2005.html#program). If you have any questions,
please send those as well to info@desilit.org.
DEADLINE: May 1, 2009 (but sooner is better)
More Festival Info
If you live in Chicago, we can definitely use your help in planning
and running the festival! We need both folks who can come to monthly
planning meetings in the next few months, and people who are available
to help out at the festival weekend itself. No experience needed!
Volunteers will receive complimentary registration -- our planning
meetings are also a lot of fun. :-) We usually meet at my home in
Bucktown (near North Ave. and Damen, convenient both to the Blue line
and 90/94), and figure things out over a yummy meal. And even if you
can't make every meeting, we welcome your input on our planning
mailing list!
If interested in helping us out, please join our planning list here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/desilit-kriti/.
And if you're just interested in attending and want to get occasional
festival updates as planning progresses, be sure you're on our general
DesiLit mailing list -- stop by our website and enter your e-mail
address in the box provided: http://www.desilit.org/.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to write to me. Thanks!
- Mary Anne Mohanraj
NOTE: Kriti is co-sponsored by Roosevelt University and the University
of Illinois at Chicago, and will be held at their two campuses, in the
Loop and West Loop, Chicago.
June 11 - 14, 2009, Chicago
Guests of Honor: Amitava Kumar and Bapsi Sidhwa
DesiLit is pleased to welcome submissions to its upcoming festival of
arts and literature, to be held in Chicago, June 11 - 14. Submissions
are welcome in the following areas:
- literature (fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, drama)
- film
- music
- dance
We are not currently planning on a visual arts component (although if
you live in Chicago and would be interested in curating such an
exhibition, please do get in touch with us.)
If your work is selected, you'll be invited to serve on panels and/or
give a reading/screen a film/give a performance/etc. At this time, we
do not know what our final budget will be, but panelists will receive
free festival registration, and if there are funds remaining after
expenses, a share of the proceeds towards reimbursing their travel
expenses. We'll also do our best to help you find crash space in
Chicago with local volunteers if needed.
To have your work considered please send an electronic sample to
info@desilit.org, with the subject line: KRITI SUB [title of work /
your name], following these guidelines:
- a brief bio, PLUS one of the following
- literature sample (up to 20 pages)
- film sample (up to 20 minutes; if you want to send a longer film,
be aware that we may only view the first 20 minutes)
- music sample (up to 20 minutes)
- dance sample (up to 20 minutes)
For large sound/graphic files, we STRONGLY prefer that you host the
work on your own site and send us a pointer to the URL. If you wish
to submit in multiple genres, please submit each sample separately.
For a sample of our 2005 panelists, please visit our website
(http://www.desilit.org/kriti2005.html#program). If you have any questions,
please send those as well to info@desilit.org.
DEADLINE: May 1, 2009 (but sooner is better)
More Festival Info
If you live in Chicago, we can definitely use your help in planning
and running the festival! We need both folks who can come to monthly
planning meetings in the next few months, and people who are available
to help out at the festival weekend itself. No experience needed!
Volunteers will receive complimentary registration -- our planning
meetings are also a lot of fun. :-) We usually meet at my home in
Bucktown (near North Ave. and Damen, convenient both to the Blue line
and 90/94), and figure things out over a yummy meal. And even if you
can't make every meeting, we welcome your input on our planning
mailing list!
If interested in helping us out, please join our planning list here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/desilit-kriti/.
And if you're just interested in attending and want to get occasional
festival updates as planning progresses, be sure you're on our general
DesiLit mailing list -- stop by our website and enter your e-mail
address in the box provided: http://www.desilit.org/.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to write to me. Thanks!
- Mary Anne Mohanraj
NOTE: Kriti is co-sponsored by Roosevelt University and the University
of Illinois at Chicago, and will be held at their two campuses, in the
Loop and West Loop, Chicago.
AAI: Expanding the Circle: Asian Americans and Boards and Commissions
Dear Friends,
Just a quick reminder to RSVP for our Expanding the Circle panel discussion by March 25th -- we look forward to seeing you at the event!
The Asian American Institute cordially invites you to a panel discussion:
Expanding the Circle:
Asian Americans and Boards and Commissions
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Hosted by McDermott Will & Emery
227 W. Monroe Street, 44th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
Asian Americans are underrepresented among the board members of
leading Chicago-area nonprofit and philanthropic organizations, and the majority of leading governmental commissions have no Asian American members.
What can we do to close the gap?
Panelists:
Tariq Butt, M.D., Chicago Board of Education
Lisa Yun Lee, UIC Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
Unmi Song, Lloyd A. Fry Foundation
Moderator:
Jennifer Chen, Hewitt Associates and AAI Board Member
Panelists will discuss their experience in serving on civic boards and commissions, the benefits and importance of board service, the board recruitment process, and typical responsibilities of board members. Light refreshments will be served.
We thank the law firm of McDermott Will & Emery for generously hosting this event, which is co-sponsored by the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area, NAAAP-Chicago, and the South Asian American Policy & Research Institute (SAAPRI). This panel discussion is part of AAI's Catalyst for a Responsive Civic Leadership (CRCL) program, which is supported by The Chicago Community Trust.
This event is free of charge, and RSVPs and photo IDs are required for building security purposes. Guests are welcome; please RSVP to Joanna Su at joanna@aaichicago.org or (773) 271-0899 or via facebook by Wednesday, March 25.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Blagoman has a book now
I love blogging about Blagoman's facebook updates. It never fails to amuse me. And now the man has a book and is telling people he's hard at work on it! Go Facebook!
Filipino Health Volunteer Opportunity - Mar 23
Filipino American Community Health Volunteer Interest Meeting on March 23, 2009
Maligayang Bagong Taon! We hope this email finds you well. The Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago (FACHIC) is a collaborative of community, health professional, and academic leaders united to address Filipino health issues in the Chicago area. The mission of FACHIC is to increase awareness of Filipino health disparities, to engage the community in relevant research, and to implement health interventions and educational programming to improve the health status of the Filipino community.
FACHIC is currently recruiting dynamic, compassionate and dedicated individuals of all backgrounds who would like to contribute to efforts to improve the health of the Chicago area Filipino and Filipino American community. Individuals with expertise and experience in medicine, nursing, public health, social work, education and translation are a plus but anyone interested in contributing to the Filipino community is highly encouraged to attend.
FACHIC will be hosting its second 2009 Volunteer Interest Meeting on Monday, March 23 at Bucktown-Wicker Park Chicago Public Library, located at 1701 N. Milwaukee Ave, from 7 PM to 8 PM. Th Bucktown-Wicker Park Chicago Public Library is accessible by the Damen stop of the blue line; the public library has a small free parking lot.
At the meeting, FACHIC Steering and Advisory Board Members will discuss the mission and vision of the organization and ways you can contribute your skills and talents to improve the health of the Filipino community.
RSVP to the meeting is recommended by email to filamcommunityhealth@gmail.com. Light refreshments will be served.
If you are interested in getting involved with FACHIC but are unable to attend the meeting, please contact us at filamcommunityhealth@gmail.com to be added to our volunteer listserv and to get more details. FACHIC is also on Facebook! Search under "FACHIC" and join "FACHIC: Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago" to join our group!
Please pass on the word and we hope to see you there! Be involved, be active, empower your community!
Maraming salamat po,
FACHIC Steering Board
Carmela Estrada, MPH
JP Jael
Jane Jih, MD, MPH
FACHIC Advisory Board
Carmen Estacio
Mike Mendoza, MD, MPH
Dan Vicencio, MD
The Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago (FACHIC) is a collaborative of community, health professional, and academic leaders united to address Filipino health issues in the Chicago area. The mission of FACHIC is to increase awareness of Filipino health disparities, to engage the community in relevant research, and to implement health interventions and educational programming to improve the health status of the Filipino community.
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FACHIC Steering Board
Carmela Estrada
JP Jael
Jane Jih
FACHIC Advisory Board
Carmen Estacio
Mike Mendoza
Dan Vicencio
The Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago (FACHIC) is a collaborative of community, health professional, and academic leaders united to address Filipino health issues in the Chicago area. The mission of FACHIC is to increase awareness of Filipino health disparities, to engage the community in relevant research, and to implement health interventions and educational programming to improve the health status of the Filipino community.
Maligayang Bagong Taon! We hope this email finds you well. The Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago (FACHIC) is a collaborative of community, health professional, and academic leaders united to address Filipino health issues in the Chicago area. The mission of FACHIC is to increase awareness of Filipino health disparities, to engage the community in relevant research, and to implement health interventions and educational programming to improve the health status of the Filipino community.
FACHIC is currently recruiting dynamic, compassionate and dedicated individuals of all backgrounds who would like to contribute to efforts to improve the health of the Chicago area Filipino and Filipino American community. Individuals with expertise and experience in medicine, nursing, public health, social work, education and translation are a plus but anyone interested in contributing to the Filipino community is highly encouraged to attend.
FACHIC will be hosting its second 2009 Volunteer Interest Meeting on Monday, March 23 at Bucktown-Wicker Park Chicago Public Library, located at 1701 N. Milwaukee Ave, from 7 PM to 8 PM. Th Bucktown-Wicker Park Chicago Public Library is accessible by the Damen stop of the blue line; the public library has a small free parking lot.
At the meeting, FACHIC Steering and Advisory Board Members will discuss the mission and vision of the organization and ways you can contribute your skills and talents to improve the health of the Filipino community.
RSVP to the meeting is recommended by email to filamcommunityhealth@gmail.com. Light refreshments will be served.
If you are interested in getting involved with FACHIC but are unable to attend the meeting, please contact us at filamcommunityhealth@gmail.com to be added to our volunteer listserv and to get more details. FACHIC is also on Facebook! Search under "FACHIC" and join "FACHIC: Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago" to join our group!
Please pass on the word and we hope to see you there! Be involved, be active, empower your community!
Maraming salamat po,
FACHIC Steering Board
Carmela Estrada, MPH
JP Jael
Jane Jih, MD, MPH
FACHIC Advisory Board
Carmen Estacio
Mike Mendoza, MD, MPH
Dan Vicencio, MD
The Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago (FACHIC) is a collaborative of community, health professional, and academic leaders united to address Filipino health issues in the Chicago area. The mission of FACHIC is to increase awareness of Filipino health disparities, to engage the community in relevant research, and to implement health interventions and educational programming to improve the health status of the Filipino community.
--
FACHIC Steering Board
Carmela Estrada
JP Jael
Jane Jih
FACHIC Advisory Board
Carmen Estacio
Mike Mendoza
Dan Vicencio
The Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago (FACHIC) is a collaborative of community, health professional, and academic leaders united to address Filipino health issues in the Chicago area. The mission of FACHIC is to increase awareness of Filipino health disparities, to engage the community in relevant research, and to implement health interventions and educational programming to improve the health status of the Filipino community.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Low-wage work, migration and gender conference-UIC March 13-14, 2009
*The UIC Department of Sociology invites you to:*
* Low-Wage Work, Migration and Gender Conference
March 13-14, 2009
at the Jane Addams Hull House Museum
University of Illinois at Chicago*
*Sponsored by the FORD Foundation and the Jane Addams Hull House Museum*
**
*For Preliminary Program and Pre-registration go to:
*
*http://www.uicsociology.org/
*
*or click on the link below*
*
http://www.uicsociology.org/low-wage-work-migration-and-gender-conference-2009.html
*
*or contact*
*Nilda Flores-Gonzalez or Anna Guevarra
*
*lmg2009@gmail.com
*
*(312)996-5904
*
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Anna Guevarra, PhD
Assistant Professor, Sociology and Asian American Studies
Affiliated Faculty, Gender & Women's Studies
ADDRESS: Dept. of Sociology
University of Illinois at Chicago
1007 West Harrison Street (MC 312)
Chicago, IL 60607-7140
Phone: 312-996-5904 Fax: 312-996-5104
email: guevarra@uic.edu
* Low-Wage Work, Migration and Gender Conference
March 13-14, 2009
at the Jane Addams Hull House Museum
University of Illinois at Chicago*
*Sponsored by the FORD Foundation and the Jane Addams Hull House Museum*
**
*For Preliminary Program and Pre-registration go to:
*
*http://www.uicsociology.org/
*
*or click on the link below*
*
http://www.uicsociology.org/low-wage-work-migration-and-gender-conference-2009.html
*
*or contact*
*Nilda Flores-Gonzalez or Anna Guevarra
*
*lmg2009@gmail.com
*
*(312)996-5904
*
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Anna Guevarra, PhD
Assistant Professor, Sociology and Asian American Studies
Affiliated Faculty, Gender & Women's Studies
ADDRESS: Dept. of Sociology
University of Illinois at Chicago
1007 West Harrison Street (MC 312)
Chicago, IL 60607-7140
Phone: 312-996-5904 Fax: 312-996-5104
email: guevarra@uic.edu
Teen REACH Coordinator (Chicago, IL)
Teen REACH Coordinator
Essential Functions:
Reports to the Youth Program Manager
Develops and implements CMAA’s Teen REACH curriculum
Recruit youth for Teen REACH programs
Maintain regular contact with schools regarding Teen REACH participants’ social and academic achievement
Duties:
Organize and supervise Teen REACH activities such as ChiKrew, our teen group, and Boys Breaking Barriers (Triple B), our boys’ mentoring group
Complete ECornerstone training and maintain attendance and academic records on website, as well as track participants demographic information
Recruit and train volunteers to assist in implementation of Teen REACH programs
Liaison with schools, referral agencies, community groups and neighborhood organizations to enhance Teen REACH programs
Attend and participate in staff meetings and training
Performs other duties as assigned
Research for grant writing and fundraising opportunities
Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in related field required
Previous work experience in youth related program required
Excellent communication skills
Proposal writing skills and computer knowledge preferred
Classification Status: Exempt__X___ Non-Exempt____
Chinese Mutual Aid Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Essential Functions:
Reports to the Youth Program Manager
Develops and implements CMAA’s Teen REACH curriculum
Recruit youth for Teen REACH programs
Maintain regular contact with schools regarding Teen REACH participants’ social and academic achievement
Duties:
Organize and supervise Teen REACH activities such as ChiKrew, our teen group, and Boys Breaking Barriers (Triple B), our boys’ mentoring group
Complete ECornerstone training and maintain attendance and academic records on website, as well as track participants demographic information
Recruit and train volunteers to assist in implementation of Teen REACH programs
Liaison with schools, referral agencies, community groups and neighborhood organizations to enhance Teen REACH programs
Attend and participate in staff meetings and training
Performs other duties as assigned
Research for grant writing and fundraising opportunities
Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in related field required
Previous work experience in youth related program required
Excellent communication skills
Proposal writing skills and computer knowledge preferred
Classification Status: Exempt__X___ Non-Exempt____
Chinese Mutual Aid Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Ching Chong Chinaman Play?!?!
OK! So when I first read the headline on this, I went, "HUUUUUUUUUUUUUH?!" At first thought, I was going to kick someone's ass. After reading the article, I feel a little better. Just a little. I wonder if the play will fulfill the writer's goal and not piss off people at the same time. Few excerpts after the jump.
“Ching Chong Chinaman”, written by Lauren Yee, directed by Jennifer Weir, was a finalist for the 2008 Princess Grace Award and winner of Kumu Kahua Theatre’s 2007 Pacific Rim Prize. It features Kurt Kwan, Maria Kelly, Sherwin Resurreccion, Katie Bradley, Eric Sharp, and Erika Danielle Crane.
“Ching Chong Chinaman was supposed to be the play about white people,” said Yee. “I had written so many ‘Asian American’ plays – plays about Asian American issues, plays requiring Asian American actors – and part of me simply wanted to show that as a writer, I could tackle anything with any set of characters and themes.”
“[They think] the phrases ‘ching chong’ and ‘chinaman’ are acceptable because they themselves are Asian American, yet at the same time, this act of attempting to ‘own’ these racist phrases demonstrates their gross lack of understanding of their own culture.”
Source
Friday, February 6, 2009
AASPI: Call to Serve Open Board Positions
CALL to SERVE
Open Board Positions
ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SUICIDE IN ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES?
WILL YOU ANSWER THE CALL TO SERVE AS A LEADER?
DO YOU HAVE THE DRIVE TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGE?
The Asian American Suicide Prevention Initiative (AASPI) is
interviewing leaders to serve on our Board of Directors. A 501(c)(3)
organization, AASPI's mission is to reduce suicide in Asian American
communities in Illinois. We do our work through public education,
training, and sensitive community-based research.
Whom are we seeking? We are looking for individuals who are
concerned about Asian American suicide prevention, will commit
their time to AASPI, and will support the growth and development of
our programs.
What will you gain as a leader in AASPI? You will gain meaningful
leadership experiences that will help you grow professionally and
personally. You will build upon your skills and make connections to
the diverse Asian American communities.
Mentoring and professional networking is also part of the leadership
experience in AASPI. To be a great leader, you must learn by doing,
and by doing it well! AASPI has been transforming itself to serve the
Asian American community in the Chicagoland area. Our leadership
team today is strong and talented, and we work together to reduce
the stigma addressing suicide through education & dialogue.
Come and be a part of our leadership team to make a deeply
meaningful and impactful change in our community for the better.
We are looking for serious and real leaders who have passion and
enthusiasm for positive and lasting change.
Please send your resume and/or CV, along with a brief cover letter,
to aaspichicago@gmail.com by Monday, March 16, 2009. For more
information, please contact Jae Jin Pak, President, at
jaejin.pak@gmail.com .
The Asian American Suicide Prevention Initiative (AASPI) is a non-
profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to reduce suicide in
Asian American communities in Illinois by:
• Reducing the stigma addressing suicide through education &
dialogue;
• Identifying, developing & implementing culturally competent
models for suicide prevention, postvention, and intervention;
• Advocating for culturally competent services;
• Conducting and supporting respectful & sensitive community-
based research;
• Serving as a source of information and resources on Asian
American suicide; and
• Encouraging the acceptance of mental health as a part of
community heath, viewing depression and other mental illness as
health issues to be discussed with clinicians.
Board Roles and Responsibilities
Board Members meet monthly to discuss, strategize and implement
initiatives to achieve our mission. Board responsibilities include:
• Serving on one or more of the following committees:
Communications, Fundraising, and Programs;
• Providing input, guidance and advice on events and projects.
• Building networking relationships for AASPI to support our
mission.
• Supporting AASPI financially (at a level to be determined by
each individual member).
Desired Qualifications
• Works effectively with a broad-based peer group and can
represent AASPI externally.
• Has excellent strategic and interpersonal skills.
• Has a strong interest in serving the community.
• We welcome applicants with a wide variety of professional skills
and experience, including but not limited to event planning, fiscal
management, fundraising, mental health care services,
organizational development, research, and web design.
Please send your resume and/or CV, along with a brief cover letter,
to aaspichicago@gmail.com by Monday, March 16, 2009. For more
information, please contact Jae Jin Pak, President, at
jaejin.pak@gmail.com.
Open Board Positions
ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SUICIDE IN ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES?
WILL YOU ANSWER THE CALL TO SERVE AS A LEADER?
DO YOU HAVE THE DRIVE TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGE?
The Asian American Suicide Prevention Initiative (AASPI) is
interviewing leaders to serve on our Board of Directors. A 501(c)(3)
organization, AASPI's mission is to reduce suicide in Asian American
communities in Illinois. We do our work through public education,
training, and sensitive community-based research.
Whom are we seeking? We are looking for individuals who are
concerned about Asian American suicide prevention, will commit
their time to AASPI, and will support the growth and development of
our programs.
What will you gain as a leader in AASPI? You will gain meaningful
leadership experiences that will help you grow professionally and
personally. You will build upon your skills and make connections to
the diverse Asian American communities.
Mentoring and professional networking is also part of the leadership
experience in AASPI. To be a great leader, you must learn by doing,
and by doing it well! AASPI has been transforming itself to serve the
Asian American community in the Chicagoland area. Our leadership
team today is strong and talented, and we work together to reduce
the stigma addressing suicide through education & dialogue.
Come and be a part of our leadership team to make a deeply
meaningful and impactful change in our community for the better.
We are looking for serious and real leaders who have passion and
enthusiasm for positive and lasting change.
Please send your resume and/or CV, along with a brief cover letter,
to aaspichicago@gmail.com by Monday, March 16, 2009. For more
information, please contact Jae Jin Pak, President, at
jaejin.pak@gmail.com .
The Asian American Suicide Prevention Initiative (AASPI) is a non-
profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to reduce suicide in
Asian American communities in Illinois by:
• Reducing the stigma addressing suicide through education &
dialogue;
• Identifying, developing & implementing culturally competent
models for suicide prevention, postvention, and intervention;
• Advocating for culturally competent services;
• Conducting and supporting respectful & sensitive community-
based research;
• Serving as a source of information and resources on Asian
American suicide; and
• Encouraging the acceptance of mental health as a part of
community heath, viewing depression and other mental illness as
health issues to be discussed with clinicians.
Board Roles and Responsibilities
Board Members meet monthly to discuss, strategize and implement
initiatives to achieve our mission. Board responsibilities include:
• Serving on one or more of the following committees:
Communications, Fundraising, and Programs;
• Providing input, guidance and advice on events and projects.
• Building networking relationships for AASPI to support our
mission.
• Supporting AASPI financially (at a level to be determined by
each individual member).
Desired Qualifications
• Works effectively with a broad-based peer group and can
represent AASPI externally.
• Has excellent strategic and interpersonal skills.
• Has a strong interest in serving the community.
• We welcome applicants with a wide variety of professional skills
and experience, including but not limited to event planning, fiscal
management, fundraising, mental health care services,
organizational development, research, and web design.
Please send your resume and/or CV, along with a brief cover letter,
to aaspichicago@gmail.com by Monday, March 16, 2009. For more
information, please contact Jae Jin Pak, President, at
jaejin.pak@gmail.com.
Upcoming Book Signings and Discussions at the Hull-House
Jaclyn Friedman Book Event at Hull-House on 2/19
Kim Bobo at Hull-House on 2/20
Read below for more info on both programs!
Yes Means Yes!: Visions of Sexual Power and a World Without Rape
Thursday, February 19
12-1pm
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
Residents' Dining Hall
800 S. Halsted
Yes Means Yes! Visions of Sexual Power & a World Without Rape is a groundbreaking new look at rape, edited by writer and activist Jaclyn Friedman and Feministing.com founder Jessica Valenti. The anthology tries to move beyond "no means no" to connect the dots between the shaming and co-option of female sexuality in our culture(s) and some of the ways rape is allowed and encouraged to function.
At this program you'll hear from and get to talk with Jaclyn Friedman and one of the book's fantastic contributors, Hazel/Cedar Troost.
More about Jaclyn Friedman
Jaclyn Friedman is a writer, performer and activist, and the editor of the brand-new book, Yes Means Yes! Visions of Female Sexual Power and a World Without Rape. Her poems and nonfiction can be found in numerous publications including PW.org, PoetsAgainstTheWar.org (where her poem "State of the Union" was selected as a Poem of the Day), in the Underwood Review, and in the Lambda Award- nominated anthology Pinned Down by Pronouns. Her opinion column, "Where Your Mouth Is," was a popular monthly feature in Sojourner: The Women's Forum until the magazine's untimely demise in October 2002, and she produced a biweekly podcast by the same name, which can be heard on alternet.org. Friedman holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Emerson College and has received a 2001 Cambridge Poetry Award, a 2004 Sommerville Arts Council Grant, and a recent fellowship from the Vermont Studio Center. She has been a contributing writer for PopPolitics.com. To learn more, visit Jaclyn Friedman online.
This event is co-sponsored by The Public Square, Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, and Gender and Women's Studies at UIC.
Open to the public and free.
RSVP's requested at events@prairie.org or online
at 312.422.5580.
--------------------------
Wage Theft in America: Why Millions of Working Americans Are Not Getting Paid- And What We Can Do About It
Friday, February 20
12-1:30pm
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
Residents' Dining Hall
800 S. Halsted
During the recent sit-in by the workers at Republic Windows and Doors, wage theft in America grabbed national headlines, but it is far from being a new phenomenon. Every year, billions of dollars' worth of wages are stolen from millions of workers, a grand theft that exceeds every other larceny category on record annually, and in today's economy this crime affects more Americans than ever before. In her new book, Wage Theft In America: Why Millions of Working Americans Are Not Getting Paid- And What We Can Do About It, author and organizer Kim Bobo, Executive Director of Interfaith Worker Justice and co-author of Organizing for Social Change, (the best-selling manual on progressive organizing in print) offers an incisive handbook for activists, workers, and concerned citizens on how to prevent flagrant exploitation of America's working people, including a sweeping analysis of the crisis, hard-hitting statistics, and heart-breaking first-person accounts. Kim Bobo will give a talk based on her new book followed by a conversation with the audience.
This program is co-sponsored by Interfaith Worker Justice; Chicago Interfaith Committee on Worker Issues; Chicago Labor Education Program, UIC; the journal Labor: Studies in Working Class History of the Americas, Center for Urban and Economic Development, UIC; Work Race, Gender and the Urban World concentration in the History Department, UIC; Political Science Department, UIC; Latin American and Latino Studies, UIC; Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
Open to the public and free.
RSVP's requested at 312.413.5353.
Kim Bobo at Hull-House on 2/20
Read below for more info on both programs!
Yes Means Yes!: Visions of Sexual Power and a World Without Rape
Thursday, February 19
12-1pm
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
Residents' Dining Hall
800 S. Halsted
Yes Means Yes! Visions of Sexual Power & a World Without Rape is a groundbreaking new look at rape, edited by writer and activist Jaclyn Friedman and Feministing.com founder Jessica Valenti. The anthology tries to move beyond "no means no" to connect the dots between the shaming and co-option of female sexuality in our culture(s) and some of the ways rape is allowed and encouraged to function.
At this program you'll hear from and get to talk with Jaclyn Friedman and one of the book's fantastic contributors, Hazel/Cedar Troost.
More about Jaclyn Friedman
Jaclyn Friedman is a writer, performer and activist, and the editor of the brand-new book, Yes Means Yes! Visions of Female Sexual Power and a World Without Rape. Her poems and nonfiction can be found in numerous publications including PW.org, PoetsAgainstTheWar.org (where her poem "State of the Union" was selected as a Poem of the Day), in the Underwood Review, and in the Lambda Award- nominated anthology Pinned Down by Pronouns. Her opinion column, "Where Your Mouth Is," was a popular monthly feature in Sojourner: The Women's Forum until the magazine's untimely demise in October 2002, and she produced a biweekly podcast by the same name, which can be heard on alternet.org. Friedman holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Emerson College and has received a 2001 Cambridge Poetry Award, a 2004 Sommerville Arts Council Grant, and a recent fellowship from the Vermont Studio Center. She has been a contributing writer for PopPolitics.com. To learn more, visit Jaclyn Friedman online.
This event is co-sponsored by The Public Square, Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, and Gender and Women's Studies at UIC.
Open to the public and free.
RSVP's requested at events@prairie.org or online
at 312.422.5580.
--------------------------
Wage Theft in America: Why Millions of Working Americans Are Not Getting Paid- And What We Can Do About It
Friday, February 20
12-1:30pm
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
Residents' Dining Hall
800 S. Halsted
During the recent sit-in by the workers at Republic Windows and Doors, wage theft in America grabbed national headlines, but it is far from being a new phenomenon. Every year, billions of dollars' worth of wages are stolen from millions of workers, a grand theft that exceeds every other larceny category on record annually, and in today's economy this crime affects more Americans than ever before. In her new book, Wage Theft In America: Why Millions of Working Americans Are Not Getting Paid- And What We Can Do About It, author and organizer Kim Bobo, Executive Director of Interfaith Worker Justice and co-author of Organizing for Social Change, (the best-selling manual on progressive organizing in print) offers an incisive handbook for activists, workers, and concerned citizens on how to prevent flagrant exploitation of America's working people, including a sweeping analysis of the crisis, hard-hitting statistics, and heart-breaking first-person accounts. Kim Bobo will give a talk based on her new book followed by a conversation with the audience.
This program is co-sponsored by Interfaith Worker Justice; Chicago Interfaith Committee on Worker Issues; Chicago Labor Education Program, UIC; the journal Labor: Studies in Working Class History of the Americas, Center for Urban and Economic Development, UIC; Work Race, Gender and the Urban World concentration in the History Department, UIC; Political Science Department, UIC; Latin American and Latino Studies, UIC; Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
Open to the public and free.
RSVP's requested at 312.413.5353.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Development Director (Asian Health Coalition of Illinois)
Description: The Asian Health Coalition of Illinois is a small and expanding non-profit organization that seeks to improve the health and well-being of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Illinois through advocacy, technical assistance, education, and community-based research. Our organization is involved in a number of health-related outreach programs and is now searching for a bright and enthusiastic individual to join us as a Development Director.
Key Responsibilities:
Work closely with the Executive Director to evaluate the organization's future financial needs and goals. Develop and implement on-going plan to diversify funding, expand public relations and special events, and increase volunteer efforts.
Identify and strategize the cultivation and outreach of prospective donors; develop corporate messaging and outreach materials.
Develop a long-range fundraising plan and update it yearly. Oversee financial donor database.
Supervise and coordinate fundraising, public relations events and direct mail campaigns.
Oversee volunteer recruitment and retention efforts.
Qualifications
At least 3-5 years of work experience in development work and/or fundraising in non-profit environment.
Healthcare or healthcare-related experience preferred.
At least 2-4 years of management and supervisory experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Energetic multitasker with ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure
Commitment to the mission and focus of the Asian Health Coalition
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates are asked to send a cover letter and resume/ curriculum vitae to:
If interested, please send a resume with a cover letter to:
Hong Liu, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Asian Health Coalition of Illinois
4753 N. Broadway, Suite 614
Chicago, IL 60640
773-878-8969 (tel)
773-878-0783 (fax)
hong@asianhealth.org
The Asian Health Coalition of Illinois is an equal opportunity employer.
Key Responsibilities:
Work closely with the Executive Director to evaluate the organization's future financial needs and goals. Develop and implement on-going plan to diversify funding, expand public relations and special events, and increase volunteer efforts.
Identify and strategize the cultivation and outreach of prospective donors; develop corporate messaging and outreach materials.
Develop a long-range fundraising plan and update it yearly. Oversee financial donor database.
Supervise and coordinate fundraising, public relations events and direct mail campaigns.
Oversee volunteer recruitment and retention efforts.
Qualifications
At least 3-5 years of work experience in development work and/or fundraising in non-profit environment.
Healthcare or healthcare-related experience preferred.
At least 2-4 years of management and supervisory experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Energetic multitasker with ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure
Commitment to the mission and focus of the Asian Health Coalition
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates are asked to send a cover letter and resume/ curriculum vitae to:
If interested, please send a resume with a cover letter to:
Hong Liu, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Asian Health Coalition of Illinois
4753 N. Broadway, Suite 614
Chicago, IL 60640
773-878-8969 (tel)
773-878-0783 (fax)
hong@asianhealth.org
The Asian Health Coalition of Illinois is an equal opportunity employer.
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