Teach For America Alternative Spring Break - Apply by Feb 10th!

From the Center for Community Engagement:

Teach For America - Las Vegas Valley & The Zappos Family Alternative Spring Break: March 17 - 23

The Teach For America – Las Vegas Valley & the Zappos Family of Companies Alternative Spring Break is intended to spark bold, new innovations that expand opportunities and close the achievement gap in the Las Vegas Valley community.
Who: You must be a freshman, sophomore, or junior in college. We are seeking applicants who are passionate about and driven by the objective of expanding opportunities for all children, especially in low income communities. Additionally, we are looking for participants who are risk-friendly and open to trying out new approaches or taking less-familiar pathways.
Application Deadline: February 10
More Information: https://sites.google.com/a/teachforamerica.org/alternative-spring-break/

Upcoming Opportunities to Go Abroad Through UC

From UC International:

More upcoming Faculty Led Study Abroad Opportunities!

Apply soon!  There are several upcoming short term study abroad opportunities in several exciting destinations. Space is limited and deadlines are nearing, so apply now!

For more detail, check the websites and the information posted at the end of this message.

 

Israel & Jordan: the Ancient and Modern (15JUDC350) – April 28–May 18, 2013 (approx. dates) http://www.uc.edu/webapps/ucosmic/programs/detail.aspx?id=133

 

Sports Administration in S. Korea - approx. dates April 29-May 8, 2013

Tour sports facilities and visit cultural sites in South Korea! Contact Prof. Brody Ruihley for more info:brody.ruihley@uc.edu

           

Nicaraguan Culture & Service - approx. dates April 30-May 22, 2013

http://www.uc.edu/webapps/ucosmic/programs/detail.aspx?id=9

 

Organizational Leadership for Change - Peru - approx. dates April 25-May 6, 2013

Visit non-profit organizations serving communities in Peru to learn how you can be a leader for change! Contact Prof. Jon Weller for more info: jonathan.weller@uc.edu

 

Discovering Caen and Normandy – Summer Immersion in French Language & Culture – June 6-30, 2013

http://www.uc.edu/webapps/ucosmic/programs/search.aspx?Keyword=Faculty-led

 

 

For additional destinations and courses, visit: http://www.uc.edu/webapps/ucosmic/programs/search.aspx?Keyword=Faculty-led

For Honors Study Tours visit:

http://www.uc.edu/honors/academics/travel.html

For Lindner College of Business Study Abroad courses, visit:

http://business.uc.edu/future-students/undergraduate/ug-study-abroad.html

Sara Spins Again with Wheelchair for Another UC Student

From UC Magazine:
Sara Spins again with wheelchair for another UC student

UC freshman Abbey Hunter shows off her new power-asist wheelchair she received thanks to another UC student's nonprofit.

UC put on "Ballin' for Abilities" to raise funds for next student's chair

by John Bach

A second University of Cincinnati student is powering her way across UC's hilly campus in a brand new wheelchair thanks to Sara Spins, a nonprofit named for freshman Sara Whitestone.
Whitestone's friends helped her start Sara Spins in 2012 and fund the $12,000 power-assist chair she needed to maneuver her way to class. Once on campus, her story spread (thanks largely to this popular video), and Sara Spins quickly grew much bigger than its namesake.
Nobody can appreciate that fact more than Abbey Hunter, the interior design freshman in UC's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning who received the nonprofit's second power-assist chair Dec. 28, 2012.
"I don't know how to describe how I felt at the moment I found out Sara Spins had raised enough money to cover my chair," said Hunter. "So many people that I don't even know were willing to help me so that I could study at college with ease. I am ever so grateful."
Funding for the second chair was made possible in part by an October Ability Olympics event on campus sponsored by Sara Spins, Alpha Chi Rho and UC Disability Services. 

Sara Whitestone poses with the Bearcat soon after receiving her power-assist chair.

Ballin' for Abilities 

Sara Spins and UC's Student Government, which kicked in more than $1,200, put on Ballin' for Abilities Jan. 20, 2013, at the UC Campus Recreation Center basketball courts.
At the event, teams of seven donated $50 to compete in wheelchair basketball. Besides raising funds for Sara Spins, the event was designed to raise awareness for disabilities, a larger goal Whitestone helped accomplish by speaking in front of UC's Board of Trustees about her organization in the fall.
Ironically, both Hunter and Whitestone share far more than their need for a power-assist wheelchair. They were also both diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome or POTS, a condition that causes chronic fatigue that often leads to fainting.
"It was amazing to meet someone at a big college who had the same rare condition," said Hunter. "I now know God put me here at UC for a reason."
Whitestone said she and Abbey met the very first day of fall semester, as she was rolling up UC's Mainstreet in her new power-assist chair.
"I can't imagine how much she struggled to get through last semester with her POTS," said Whitestone. "I really believe the wheelchair will help her tremendously. She's such a hard-working and talented student, and I'm so glad Sara Spins was able to support her to be able to stay here at UC."
Whitestone pointed out that student organizations on campus — particularly Pi Kappa Phi, Alpha Chi Rho and Alpha Sigma Phi — are starting to see their donations at work.
"I am extremely hopeful that we will continue to make our campus equal and inclusive to those with disabilities."
Links:

• Get involved at SaraSpins.org
• Check out the Sara Spins video
• See how President Ono got involved

Undergraduate Discovery Student Lecture Series - Mar 12th!

From Undergraduate Research, Scholarly Endeavors, and Creative Practice:

Undergraduate Discovery Student Lecture Series

In partnership with UC Libraries, we present the first-ever university-wide undergraduate student lecture series. Happening once per semester, this series will feature outstanding undergraduate students from a variety of majors who have received the URSC Student of the Month Award. Students will present their faculty mentored project through oral presentation or performance.
Our first series will be held on:

Tuesday March 12, 2013
4pm-6pm
Langsam Library

Refreshments will be provided after the presentations and Q & A period.

Survey about UC Meal Plans - Participate Now!

From the Undergraduate Student Government Association:

As many of you may know, there are talks about changing the structure of residential meal plans at UC. You can check out all of the details here.

 

In an effort to gather student opinions on the matter I have created a Survey Monkey. Whether you are a first year student or a senior, please fill this out. Also, please distribute the link to your other student groups and other networks on campus.

 

Link:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FFB8DSC

 

This is a great opportunity for us to represent the students well!

 

Students for Students,

 

Joe

 

--

Joe Blizzard 

Speaker of Senate | Student Government

ELAP Internship in Morocco Summer, 2013

From UC International:

Experiential Learning Abroad Programs (ELAP), a division of International Studies Abroad (ISA) is pleased to announce new internship and service learning placements in Meknès, Morocco beginning Summer 2013. The following placements are available in Meknès: 

*Association for the Protection of the Moroccan Family 
*Center for Disabilities 
*Medical Clinic 
*Women's Rights Association 
*Youth Development 

Participating in an ELAP program offers students a firsthand view into the social structures of the local community and gives them the opportunity to contribute to community development. These projects facilitate understanding of the local culture by recognizing the challenges faced by various communities and making a positive impact while abroad. 

Please visit the ELAP website: http://www.myelap.com for more information on these programs or contact the UC ISA Global Ambassador Liza Callis at callisza@gmail.com for questions about other study abroad options, including alternative spring break opportunities.

RAPPORT's V-Week - Feb 11th & 14th!

Come join RAPPORT for a joint meeting with the V-Day College Campaign out of the Women's Center!

The event will be held on Thursday, February 14th, starting at 6pm in front of Zimmer Auditorium.

RAPPORT members will be helping with set up for the Vagina Village, a resource fair related to the Vagina Monologues. We'll also be participating in the Village, an activism project and the teach-in for 1 Billion Rising.

On Monday, February 11th, we'll be having an informal screening related to the V-Day movement at 6pm in 455 Steger Conference Room. There will be popcorn! Check out Facebook for more details about the events

RAPPers and friends of RAPP who performed in & attended the 2010 Vagina Monologues
Front Row (l-r): Kelly (XXV), Kenzie (ARJ 2013), Nancy (XXIV)
Back Row (l-r): Patty, Kimmins (XXIII), Rachel (XXV), Mimi, Sarah (XXV), Anthony (XXV) 

Elect Her Student Training - Register now for Feb 9th Event!

Elect Her
Cincinnati Women Win

Interested in being more active in campus politics?  Want to learn successful campaign strategies?

Register now for Elect Her!

February 9, 2013
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Stratford Heights Pavilion

Workshop registration available online
sites.ucfilespace.uc.edu/sga/node/494

For more information contact Kathleen Hurley
hurley.kmh@gmail.com

Submit Your Ideas for Innov8 UC - Feb 1st through Mar 13th!

My name is Priya Chawla and I am the Vice President of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM@UC) at the University of Cincinnati. The ACM@UC wishes to bring together members of the community and nation in order to share ideas and encourage continued innovation in all aspects of life. Our mission is to improve campus life through crowd sourced ideas and collaborative efforts. Thus, the Association for Computing Machinery and the University of Cincinnati Student Government will conduct a competition of ideas proposed by UC students: Innov8 UC. The ideas’ are aimed to improve all interactions between entities of the university and its students - the UC campus life.

Ideas can range anywhere from UC technical issues to UC resident hall problems.  Each idea will be judged on the following values:

Values -- The criteria which innovative ideas will be judged; characteristics we promote.

• Creativity - The unconventional element to the idea
• Feasibility - Unconventional is great, but is the idea possible and plausible?
• Impact - What is the range of the change? Who does it effect and how?
• Delivery - The pitch. A curve, a knuckle, or a two seam heater?
• X Factor - The ability to change to an adapting environment; are both the idea and the presenter sustainable?

In order to find the perfect solution Innov8 UC will be broken down into the following four competition rounds:

Round ONE: "Online Idea Submission": February 1st, 2013-March 13th, 2013

APRIL 7th:

Round TWO: “The Elevator Pitch”

Round THREE: “Closed Judges Panel”

Round FOUR: “The Final Round”

The top 4 ideas will be taken to the next level and will be implemented in improving our University's campus. Thus, we are asking for your help to find the BEST and most INNOV8ive idea on the University of Cincinnati's campus to make it a better and more innov8ive place to be. 

Thank you,
Priya Chawla
Vice President, Association for Computing Machinery @ UC
University of Cincinnati | Computer Science

Nominate Students for URSC Student of the Month!

From the Undergraduate Research, Scholarly Endeavors, & Creative Practice:

URSC Student of the Month Award

Beginning Spring 2013, the URSC will begin taking faculty submissions for the URSC Student of the Month Awards. Students who receive this award this semester will be asked to speak at the Undergraduate Discovery Student Lecture Series on March 12, 2013 @ Langsam Library.
Requirements for consideration:
- Must be a current UC Undergraduate
- Must have completed a faculty mentored project from a category below:
    - Research
    - Scholarly
    - Creative/Performance
    - Co-op
    - Internship
    - Study Abroad
Students from all UC Colleges and majors will be considered for this award. Faculty may nominate outstanding undergraduate students for this award by clicking on the button below!

Nominations for 2013 Just Community Awards Due Feb 1st!

From Just Community:

NOMINATIONS FOR 2013 JUST COMMUNITY AWARDS

Please take this opportunity to nominate a student, staff, faculty member or other member of the university community for a Just Commmunity award for 2013. 
The nomination form is now available for awards to be presented at the annual Recognition Ceremony on Sunday, April 14, 2013.  Nominations should be sent to Deborah Weinstein by February 1, 2013.
Nomination Form

Let us know how we can make this a better resource for UC. Contact us atJustCommunity@uc.edu.

Gay Men Who Came Out in Graduate School Sought for Dissertation Research

Via the SJTI Listserv:

I am currently carrying out a research project and would like you to consider sharing this information with current or former students/colleagues.  I am studying the coming out experiences of gay men who first publicly disclosed their sexual orientation while attending a graduate program in student affairs/higher education administration.  

 

The purpose of the study is to understand the experiences of gay men coming out, factors that lead to a student’s decision to disclose their sexual orientation, influence of their graduate program on their decision to come out, and how that decision to disclose their sexual orientation impacts their work today. Those who choose to participate, will be asked to participate in two interviews. 

 

The first interview will last 90-120 minutes and will focus on individuals lived experiences. To frame the conversation, individuals will be asked to draw a timeline indicating significant life milestones, events, and decisions prior to coming out.  The second interview,  lasting 60-90 minutes will focus specifically on their time in their graduate program and the coming out experience.  Based on availability, interviews will be conducted face-to-face or via Skype.

 

To participate in the study, participants must 18 or older self-identify as gay man, first disclosing this identity during graduate school (between the years 2008 and 2012) in a masters level student affairs/higher education academic program. Participation in this study is entirely voluntary and participants can withdraw from the study at any time. Individual’s participation in the study will also remain confidential. While the results may be published, individual’s identity will be protected. Those who meet the criteria of the study, and elect to participate, will receive a $25.00 gift card upon completion of the study

 

I encourage you to share this information with others in your professional network.  I am happy to answer any questions potential participants may have about the study. You, or others may contact me at 301-641-9472, ordepierre@uga.edu. In addition potential participants may contact the principle investigator, Dr. Diane Cooper, faculty member at the University of Georgia, College of Education, Department of Counseling and Human Development Services at dlcooper@uga.edu or by phone at 706-542-1812.

Cheers!
dp

Darren  E. Pierre
Doctoral Intern, Assessment & Staff Development

Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
University of Georgia

UC Strategic Planning Update

From UC President Dr. Santa J. Ono: Dear UC Community,

Since my first days in office, I have been working with many of you to think critically and creatively about the strategic direction of the University. Looking back, all of us should take pride in how effectively and efficiently we worked together on UC2019 and the Academic Master Plan (AMP). A visioning document, UC2019 speaks to why we are here—namely, to transform lives, transform education and transform knowledge. An organizing document, the AMP details what we intend to do—from enhancing the research enterprise to ensuring excellent teaching to fully integrating the regional campuses into the UC experience. Looking ahead, we must now develop a framework for moving from the why and what to the how—that is, from aspiration and ideation to implementation. As our focus shifts to implementation, it is essential for us to recognize that UC2019 and the AMP are living documents meant to be adapted to the University’s evolving needs, interests and capabilities. The recent changes in leadership and the start of a new year present a logical opportunity for us to revisit our ideas, test our assumptions and recast our efforts accordingly. In this vein, I have charged Provost Johnson with taking a fresh look at the AMP to further align our efforts; sharpen our focus; clarify our aims; and enhance our momentum.

UC Undergraduate Discovery Workshops - Jan 28th, Feb 25th, Mar 25th!

Undergraduate Discovery Workshops

The Undergraduate Discovery Workshop is designed to educate undergraduate students on the necessary steps to take to reach career goals, as well as gain research, scholarly and creative opportunities. These workshops will use a variety of exciting methods to engage students. After successful completion of the workshop students will have an opportunity to be paired with a R.E.C.O.N. Mentor if they choose.

CCM Announces New Community Engagement Initiatives

From UC News:

CCM Announces New Community Engagement Initiatives Fueled by 2012-13 ArtsWave Grant

By partnering with several area organizations, UC's College-Conservatory of Music looks to provide under-served communities with new opportunities for education and participation in the performing arts.

Date: 1/10/2013 12:00:00 AM
By: Curt Whitacre
Phone: (513) 556-2683

   The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is proud to announce several new collaborations supported by a grant from ArtsWave. Awarded in June 2012, CCM’s $50,000 ArtsWave Community Partnership grant was designed to develop mutually beneficial projects that will advance both organizations’ goals for the community and the arts sector.

ArtsWave’s generous support will help CCM enhance its current collaborative relationship with the School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) and will also allow CCM to formalize new partnerships with several community outreach programs, almost all of which were initiated by CCM faculty, students or alumni.

These partnerships are designed to provide under-served geographies and populations in Cincinnati with direct access to CCM faculty and alumni, along with students, staff and administrators. The initial community partners include:

• SCPA – ArtsWave funding will allow CCM to expand its collaborative relationship with SCPA, creating new opportunities for SCPA students to:

• receive assistance from faculty members of both CCM and the CCM Preparatory Department (CCM Prep), who will help guide students through college application requirements, prepare for auditions and more.
• audition before a “mock” panel of CCM faculty and administrators to help students prepare for college entrance.
• collaborate with CCM on joint performances.

• The Cincinnati Out Reach (COR) Music Project – ArtsWave funding will help CCM support the COR Music Project’s teaching artists.

Call for Submissions for UC 2013 Undergraduate Conference: Research, Scholarship & Creative Works - Apr 19th!

2013 Undergraduate Conference:  Research, Scholarship & Creative Works   April 19, 2013 9am-3pm @ Fifth Third Arena   CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Posters, Oral Presentations, Displays & Performances   Open Registration February 1 - March 1 Showcase your work Get published Build your resume Network with faculty & alumni Get feedback     Featuring a special address by  President Santa J. Ono at 1pm   For more info click HERE!

Questions or comments?  Contact us. The Office of Undergraduate Research, Scholarly Endeavors & Creative Practice University of Cincinnati  Steger Student Life Center, 830S 2624 Clifton Ave. ML 0115 Cincinnati, Ohio 45221 www.uc.edu/provost/priorities.URSC

This Week in Sustainability: Film, Workshop, & Supper Discussion!

From UC Sustainability:

           Sustainability Film Series

a.       The first film of the semester will be shown on Monday, January 28, at 7pm in the MainStreet Cinema.  It will be Colony, a film which examines the Colony Collapse Disorder affecting beehives and the efforts of beekeepers to save the bees and their businesses.

          Sustainability Workshop Series

a.       This semester our workshop series will kick off with a discussion of home brewing.  Join us on Wednesday, January 30, 7pm for this hands-on learning experience.  Ginger ale will be used as an example.

Sustainability Supper Discussion

a.       As part of the new environmental literacy certificate of achievement program, we will be hosting a monthly discussion over dinner.  Dinner will be provided, and reading materials are available at the UC libraries.  The first event will take place on January 31^st at 6:30pm in Room 407 Annie Laws Meeting Room, Teachers College.

b.      Participants must RSVP to green@uc.edu, and space is limited to 20 people.  Participants will be asked to come prepared to discuss a short reading.  Information on the selected reading will be available upon receipt of an RSVP.

c.       This semester officially begins our Environmental Literacy Certificate of Achievement program!  Get all the details on our website.

ARC International Humanitarian Law Peer Education Program - Applications Due Feb 1st!

From the American Red Cross:


IHL Peer Education Program 2013

What is IHL?
International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is the body of law that places basic limits on how war is waged. It
aims to protect human dignity during times of armed conflict, and to prevent or reduce the suffering and
destruction that result from war.

Background
The IHL Peer Education Program is a new initiative from the American Red Cross to
to provide chapters with a model to disseminate IHL through direct outreach to young people, who in
turn will reach out to other young people. This year’s program is a pilot program with only nine other
chapters in the country participated. Through this experiential learning method, the goal is to expand,
broaden and diversify the reach of the ARC in teaching the American public about the laws of war and
why they are important.

The IHL Peer Education (“IHL Action Program”)
This program involves IHL Team Mentors which consist of a pair of young people ages 18-25, who
support (2) Team Members or other young people ages 13-17 or to learn about IHL and then to apply their
learning through a project.

UC Grad Writes, Directs Best Cutting Edge, Religious Film

From UC Magazine:

UC grad writes, directs best 'cutting edge,' 'religious' film

Movie poster: Alicia Marie Sixtos as Mary and James Jolly as Joe. Image/courtesy of H770 Films.

by Deborah Rieselman
Creative-writing alumnus Matt Dunnerstick, A&S '01, received eight film-festival awards for writing and directing his first independent feature film, "The Custom Mary." That seems to be enough acclaim that the movie will soon be released internationally.
In January 2013, the new film writer and director made a particularly impressive showing at the San Diego Black Film Festival (SDBFF), one of the country's largest black film festivals, with a win for Best Cutting Edge Film and Best Religious Film. The two genres seem a little odd for a single picture until one reads the movie synopsis:
"When a young Latina in East Los Angeles meets an African-American lowrider mechanic and aficionado, she struggles to reconcile her faith and blossoming love affair while becoming dangerously involved in a religious attempt to clone Jesus."

Dunnerstick describes the picture as "not really religious yet deals with religion, set in the parts of L.A. most films don't get to show, steeped with logic and humor and magic and science and sheep and DNA."

The film premiered at the HBO New York International Latino Film Festival in 2011, but made great strides in the 2012-13 film-festival circuit. It is now available for viewing through Amazon.com.

In the end, Dunnerstick says, "I think it's been worth the ride."

Director and writer Matt Dunnerstick. Photo/courtesy of H770 Films.

Film Festival Awards won

• Best Feature, International Black Film Festival of Nashville, December 2012
• Best Cutting Edge Film, SDBFF, January 2013
• Best Religious Film, SDBFF, January 2013
• The Chris Statuette, Columbus International Film + Video Festival; the longest-running film festival in the U.S.; Columbus, Ohio; November 2012
• Award of Excellence, Canada International Film Festival, April 2012
• Best Drama Feature, The Indie Gathering, Cleveland, August 2012
• Bronze Palm Award, Mexico International Film Festival, San Diego, June 2012
• Special Mention, San Francisco Black Film Festival, January 2013

Also nominated for the following:

• Best Film, SDBFF, January 2013
• Best Dramatic Feature, SDBFF, January 2013
• Best Director, SDBFF, January 2013
• Best Cinematography, Oaxaca Film Fest, Mexico, November 2012

LINK: Watch trailer.

Three Upcoming Service Opportunities: College Goal Sunday, OGT Prep, Fight for Air Climb

From the UC Center for Community Engagement:

College Goal Sunday 2013: January 26, February 10 Su Casa was founded in 1997 as a response to the sudden increase in the numbers of immigrants arriving to Cincinnati from Mexico and the rest of Latin America. Su Casa was the first organization in the Cincinnati region to focus on the Latino Community and the influx of immigrants to the area. The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati is looking for bilingual volunteers (English/ Spanish) to assist high school students completing their Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). When: February 10, 1:00p Where: Su Casa Hispanic Center, 7036 Fairpark Ave., 45216 Volunteer Tasks: Assist high school students completing their Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). A volunteer training workshop is mandatory and it will be held at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College on January 26, 11:30a - 1:00p. Contact: Mario A. Rodríguez, mrodriguez@cincinnatiymca.org, 513-363-9027

OGT Prep at Woodward Career Technical High School: February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, 9 The Ohio Graduation Test is critical step toward graduation, and Woodward Career Technical High School is in need of tutors to help students prepare for the OGT. When: Saturdays, February 2 - March 9, 9:00a - 12:00p Where: 7005 Reading Rd, 45237 Volunteer Tasks: Tutoring students in math, science, reading, writing, and social studies. All materials are provided. Contact: Marina Hopkins, 513-363-9382, hopkinm@cpsboe.k12.oh.us or Shamika Hill at Hillsha@cpsboe.k12.oh.us

Fight For Air Climb: February 17 American Lung Association works to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. The Fight For Air Climb is a stair climb challenge to raise money and awareness to support local lung disease education programs, research and advocacy. Participants of the Climb will climb the 45 flights of stairs up the Carew Tower to fundraise for the organization. When: February 17 Where: Carew Tower, Downtown Cincinnati Volunteer Tasks: Volunteers are needed to help set up, register participants, pass out t-shirts & water, monitor the reception area, assist with the climb events and clean up. Volunteer opportunities for preparation during the weeks leading up to the Climb are also available! Contact: Elizabeth Kelley, ekelley@midlandlung.org, 513-985-3990

28th Annual Student Leadership Conference: Seek the Highest - Register Now!

From Student Activities & Leadership Development:

28th Annual Student Leadership Conference: Seek the Highest
Student Leaders please join us for the 28th Annual Student Leadership Conference on Sat., Feb. 23rd from 8:30am-4pm at Kingsgate Marriott on UC's Medical Campus. Cost is free to UC students and $15 for non-UC students.

Registration is now open! Click leadership to register.

The conference focuses on individual and group development to provide tools to students as they lead others and as we all look to improve personally and professionally.

An annual event since 1985, this one-day leadership conference focuses on building individual student leader skills and connections. This year will include energetic opening and closing sessions, lunch, a keynote, and nearly three dozen educational programs about community service, philanthropy, student organization funding, public speaking, campus scheduling, and professional development.
Conference Details:
The Student Leadership Conference is built around the Foundational Principles:
Leadership Development
Organization Operations
Recruitment and Retention
Assessment, Planning, and Recognition
The conference aims to provide tools for individuals and organizations to grow personally and professionally.
Registration is FREE and opens Jan. 7th, 2013 until Feb. 8th, 2013.
UC Shuttles will be available at the Campus Recreation Circle starting at 8am for transportation to Kingsgate Marriott and will be available following the conference.
Dress is business casual.
Bring writing utensils and what you would need to take notes.
Note: If the deadline has passed and you are still interested in attending, please contact us at 513.556.6115.
If interested, check back for program details as we move closer to the conference.

RAPPORT Workshop with Dabney Hall - Jan 28th!

The first RAPPORT meeting of 2013 will be an exciting and interesting one!

The RAPPORT meeting is Monday, January 28th, from 6PM to 8PM in the residence hall lobby of Dabney Hall.  We'll be joining up with RA Hannah Cravens for a residence hall program on trigger words and then reflecting on that process.

The program provides an opportunity for RAPP alumni to examine their ability to connect in this topic with folks who haven't been through a RAPP intensive, for anyone who wants to come explore this topic with us, and for all of us to learn through meaningful conversations.

Invite your friends to come check out what you've been doing with RAPP/ORT all this time!

Dabney Residence Hall, home to this meeting!

Snapshots from RAPP XXVIII Winter Retreat

This past weekend the RAPP XXVIII group spent time at YMCA Camp Ernst exploring issues of racism, sexism, and cissexism.  Here are some pictures from the time together:

A group snapshot - the flu epidemic made us smaller than usual.

A popular amenity of Camp Ernst is their delicious chocolate chip cookies!

Reclaim loaned us the simulation In Her Shoes, through which we explored intersections of gender, race, socioeconomic status, and sexuality in the issue of intimate partner violence.

Reclaim loaned us the simulation In Her Shoes, through which we explored intersections of gender, race, socioeconomic status, and sexuality in the issue of intimate partner violence.

After riding an emotional rollercoaster, we rode a "real" one together!

A group presents their interpretation of the Social Change Model.

Another group presents their interpretation of the Oppression Action Continuum.