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)