Who's Who 2011 Nominations Available - Due Jan 31st!

Student Activities and Leadership Development is currently accepting applications for 2011 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.  Who’s Who is a national recognition program which honors outstanding students for their academic, leadership and community achievements.

In order to be eligible for selection, students must complete a Personal Profile Questionnaire, have a University staff or faculty member complete a Nominee Recommendation form and be expecting to receive a Bachelor or Graduate level degree by December 2011.  Please consider nominating a graduating undergraduate or graduate student for recognition.  Students can also nominate themselves so feel free to circulate this email to your graduating students.

Hard copies of the application are available in the Student Activities and Leadership Development Office located in 455 Steger Student Life Center as well as in electronic format at www.uc.edu/sald.  The application deadline is January 31, 2011.

Please feel free to contact Dr. Stacy Downing with any questions at stacy.downing@uc.edu or 556-6115.

Bearcat Bands Fall Marching Band Concert - Dec 9th!

The UC Bearcat Bands present their Fall Marching Band Concert tomorrow, Thursday, December 9th!

The concert begins at 7:30PM in Corbett Hall in CCM.

It is free and open to the public!

Applications Available for "The Dream Continues" Grant - Due Dec 15th!

From UC HealthNews:

UC Employees: Apply Now for 2011 'The Dream Continues' Grant

CINCINNATI—Applications are now being accepted for the 2011 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "The Dream Continues" grant.

This granting program recognizes individuals who best exemplify King's dream and commitment to our society. All University of Cincinnati (UC) and UC Health University Hospital employees are eligible to apply.
Three $1,000 awards will be granted and winners will be selected by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Committee. Self or third-party nominations are accepted.

Grants will be presented at the 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Celebration on Friday, Jan. 14, 2011.

Download the application and grant-selection criteria (PDF). 

Applications must be received no later than Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010, and should be delivered or faxed to:
Joyce Kinley
Chair, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Committee
UC Health University Hospital, Room 1250
234 Goodman Street
Cincinnati, OH  45219
Fax: (513) 584-3755
Questions should be directed to Joyce Kinley at joyce.kinley@uchealth.com.

Challenges of the Rescuers and Rescued - Dec 7th!

From the Public Allies Cincinnati listserv:

Challenges of the Rescuers and Rescued

Featuring Stanlee Stahl and a Special Presentation to Local Rescuer,

Anne-Willem Meijer

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

 Rockwern Academy

(8401 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH, Entrance on Sturbridge)

7:30 p.m. Public Presentation by Stanlee Stahl

Stanlee Stahl is the executive vice president of the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous (JRF) in New York, New York. Ms. Stahl, a renowned expert on Holocaust rescue, will detail the work of the men and woman who risked their lives, as well as the lives of their families, to rescue, save and hide Jews during the Holocaust.  Her organization provides an average of $100 per month to rescuers who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust. Last year the organization helped about 1,100 gentiles – mostly Christians and some Muslims – in 23 countries. At its height, the group was sending aid to 1,800 rescuers in 33 countries.

As a teenage boy, Anne-Willem Meijer risked his life during World War II, delivering ration books for resistance leader Corrie ten Boom to aid Jews in hiding. The Meijer family also hid Jews inside their own home. Meet Anne-Willem and learn more about his family’s courageous actions.

This event is free and open to the public.  Space is limited, please contact Francie Donohue at 513.487.3055 or fdonohue@holocaustandhumanity.org to make a reservation.

ACLU of Ohio hosts Stop on the ACLU Freedom Tour - Dec 6th!

From ACLU of OHIO:

ACLU of Ohio will be hosting a discussion at the Urban League of Cincinnati on December 6th at 6:30pm on Criminal Justice Reform. Ohio’s current prison system employs policies that increase cost, reduce safety and contribute to racial disparities. Prison officials, judges and community advocates are calling for reform to lessen the number of people sentenced and to support those who leave prison. Come, learn and take action!

Links to recently published reports Reform Cannot Wait and  In For A Penny which might be of interest to you. 

If you have any questions,  please feel free to call:

Hosana Tekie

ACLU of Ohio

Field Organizer

614.586.1959

Communities United for Action Conference - Saturday, Dec. 4!

From Communities United for Action of Cincinnati:

Communities United for Action invites you to our annual congress, 
Growing Power: Green Jobs, Youth, and the Economy

The congress features several keynote speakers including incoming Hamilton County Commissioner Chris Monzel, State Representative Dale Mallory, Green Jobs Coordinator for Cincinnati State Ann Gunkel, and Clint Johnson, the Community Services Director for Community Action Agency.

When: Saturday, December 4th at 8:30am (a continental breakfast will be served)
Where: 735 Derby Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45232
            St. Bernard Church Annex in Spring Grove Village

Recognizing Attendance - Off to a Strong Start in RAPP!

Each quarter in RAPP we have four three-hour meetings and an overnight retreat.  On the one hand, it's only five times we come together.  On the other, we're a group of students - meaning we usually have a lot going on and with unexpected issues like personal or family illness or accidents it can be hard to make it to everything.

With that in mind, I like to take time each quarter to recognize the many students who overcome these challenges and make it to every meeting and the retreat.  For RAPP XXVI, the following students have had perfect attendance in fall quarter 2010:

Tuesday Group:

Adolphe H

Alexis S

Alix L

Allison F

Andrew B

Ani N

Aubrey R

Britney B

Cat F

Dan P

Jarred C

Jasmine L

Kyle C

Marc B

N'deye B

Sara S-H

Shanade C

Shy R

Siva I

Tiara S

Toni B

Wednesday Group:
AJ E

Alec J

Ali D

Allison M

Chris L

Courtney B

David T

Joey S

Julianna F

Kevin W

Lance S

Matt M

Matt W

Rachel W

Sarah B

Sarah K

Tianshu L

Our Peer Leaders have a lesser expectation on attendance than our RAPP members (they are required to participate in 2/3 of the meetings/retreats) - but all five have had perfect attendance as well!  Good job Amber E, Brice M, Jojo A, Marjorie B, and Rachel B!

RAPP XXVI Tuesday waiting on the bus at Fall Retreat!