OIIL Talk + Cultural House Application Extension + More!
OIIL
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Apply to Live in the Cultural Houses (Extended Deadline!)
Are you interested in living in a community that cultivates culture and individuality? Apply to live in one of the three cultural houses that are a part of the interest house community on campus: ASIA, Casa del Sol and Freedom. This deadline has been extended to April 2. For students who are studying abroad during Spring term, the application seadline is this Friday, February 28th. Applications will be reviewed until March 2nd, and interviews will be held between March 5th - 10th. Notifications will be sent out to all students who participated in the application process by April 21st. Contact bruc...@carleton.edu for questions.
Become an OIIL Peer Leader
First-Years, Sophomores and Juniors, are you interested in mentoring first-year students during the 2020-21 academic year? The purpose of the OIIL Peer Leader Program is to enhance the retention of domestic students of color and international students by mentoring first-year students and encouraging their academic, social, and cultural development. OIIL Peer Leaders foster cross-cultural dialogue in the service of greater awareness, empathy, mutual respect, acceptance, and recognition. To apply, visit this link. Applications are due Tuesday, March 3 at 11:55pm. For more information, email kric...@carleton.edu.
Art for Donations to Support China During Coronavirus
Stop by Sayles during Week 9 Wednesday and Week 10 Monday between 12pm-5pm to donate funds to support China with medical supplies (N95 masks, goggles, and protective suits) to protect against the Coronavirus outbreak. We will be giving ceramics and calligraphy art to thank you for your generous donations. We are planning to purchase supplies and will be working with a larger organization in California to get supplies directly to hospitals in Wuhan and mainland China. If you have questions or want more information about how to donate, contact so...@carleton.edu or re...@carleton.edu.
PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Work for Carleton Summer Liberal Arts Institute (Summer 2020)
The Carleton Summer Liberal Arts Institute is a summer learning community dedicated to bridging the gap between K-12 and a liberal arts undergraduate education. Applications are due THIS Friday February 28 for Humanities Program Research Assistant, and April 6 for Program and Community Assistants . Positions include stipend pay, a meal plan and housing. For more information and to apply, visit our website here!
The Institute for Recruitment of Teachers (IRT)
The IRT addresses the lack of diversity in the nation's teaching faculties by recruiting outstanding students of color and other scholars committed to diversity, counseling them through the graduate school application process, and advocating for sufficient funding for advanced study. We work with students who are interested in teaching, counseling, or administration in both K-12 and higher education, and we accept students who plan on pursuing graduate studies in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Find out more at irt.andover.edu, apply here. Applications are due THIS Sunday March 1.
Immigrant Justice Corp Fellowship
Applications are now open for the Immigrant Justice Corps fellowships. These fellowships are two-year, paid opportunities for college graduates with an interest in the legal side of advocacy for immigrant communities in the US. Fellows work alongside lawyers at one of 42+ host organizations around the country. The current group of fellows includes Ana Yanes Martinez '19. Please visit the website to learn more; applications are due March 13.
Work Reunion 2020!
Apply to work Reunion 2020 (June 18-21)! Alumni Relations is seeking a diverse group of student workers with a variety of skills and interests to work as Class Hosts, Children and Teen Camp Counselors, Shuttle Drivers, Reunion Photographers, Registration and Information Desk Attendants, Reunion Assistants, and Social Media Assistants. . There will be an info session Tuesday, 5/7 at 5pm in Sayles 251. Applications are due May 1st. Contact amal...@carleton.edu for questions.
EVENTS:
Wednesday, February 26
Black History Month Lecture Series
Gould Library Anthaneum
5:30pm
A talk titled “The Force to Accelerate the Masses: Black Student Radicalism and the Hip Hop Generation” by Dr. Josh Myers co-hosted by the Africana Studies, American Studies, Educational Studies and History Departments.
Thursday, February 27
OIIL Kickback
OIIL Lounge
4:30pm-5:30pm
Join us for our last Kickback of the term as we enjoy delicious hot chocolate and donuts!
Saturday, March 7
Hindu Holi & Jewish Purim Celebration
Great Hall
5:30pm-7:30pm
The Office of the Chaplain, MOSAIC, and JSC invite you to celebrate Holi Purim on March 7th in the Great Hall at 5:30! There'll be dances, plays, reflections and food! See you and all your friends there!
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Upcoming Chapel Services and Events
Tuesday, February 25
Taste of Torah - 12:00pm-1:00pm, Sayles Hill 252-Weekly Torah Study led by Rabbi Shosh Dworsky. Bagels provided.
The Practice of Grief: Multi-Religious Ways of Grieving - 5:15pm-6:15, Chapel Lounge -Join others also grieving for a loved one to explore how different traditions approach loss. Cosponsored with Office of Health Promotion.
Interfaith Social Action (IFSA) Meeting - 8:00pm-9:00pm, Chapel Lounge - Students meet to talk about and do social change work in the community. Contacts: isaacsj2, dogarr, wilderr, moriyamaa
Wednesday, February 26
Islam Inquiry - 5:30pm-6:30pm, Muslim Prayer Room in Chapel- Weekly discussion on topics or the Quran. Led by MSA students.
Ash Wednesday Chapel Service -8:30pm-9:15pm, Chapel - Christian service that starts Lent season led by Chaplain Carolyn Fure-Slocum. Disposition of ashes for those who desire it.
Thursday, February 27
Reflections: What Matters to Me and Why - 12:00pm-1:00pm, AGH Meeting Room - “There is a motor inside me, propelling me forward. I watch myself for clues.” a talk by Liz Raleigh, Associate Professor of Sociology. Lunch provided.
Buddhist Meditation - 8:00pm-9:00pm, Chapel Main Sanctuary - Weekly Meditation led by Bhante Sathi, or Emeritus Professor of Religion, Roger Jackson. Cushions and instruction are provided.
Friday, February 28
Time to Meditate - 8:05am-8:25am, AGH - Join us as we practice moment-to-moment awareness, without judgement. No experience necessary; any experience welcome. Gently guided by Betsy Lane-Getaz and Nate Page of SHAC. Contacts: quintero, moriyamaa
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Jewish Shabbat Service- 6:15pm-7:45pm, Page House East- Service led by Rabbi Shosh Dworsky or students. Student-cooked dinner follows the service.
Sunday, March 1
Catholic Mass- 5:00pm-6:00pm, Chapel- Mass led by Father Bob Hart, new priest of St. Dominic Catholic Church. A meal will follow mass.
Monday, March 2
Time to Meditate - 3:10pm-3:40pm, Chapel Main Sanctuary- Join us as we practice moment-to-moment awareness, without judgement. No experience necessary; any experience welcome. Gently guided by Betsy Lane-Getaz and Nate Page of SHAC. Contacts: sirothphiphats, moriyamaa
Hard Questions: Science, Religion, and Ethics -7:00pm-8:00pm, Chapel Lounge - What happens when our beliefs disagree? How can we better understand one another? Weekly discussion on various topics related to the intersection of science, religion, and ethics. Cosponsored with EthIC. Contacts for more information: goldbergm, dogarr, quinterod
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