On Monday, April 1st, RAPP will be sponsoring Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) for a screening of the new documentary "Danny from North Korea." The film shares Danny's story, escaping oppression and poverty faced in his home country, and navigating the challenges of resettlement. Mark your calendars for this special event.

Noon-1:30PM
Harambee Room, AACRC

Work for Student Power & Educational Justice with the Ohio Student Association

From the Ohio Student Association:

Organizing for student power, fighting for educational justice.

The Ohio Student Association works to give students in Ohio the tools and infrastructure necessary to be advocates for our own collective social, environmental and economic well-being. Most communities in Ohio are not organized in line with their own political interests and vision. Right now students in Ohio are organized either to go to prison, to enter the military, or to take on enormous sums of student loan debt.

The Ohio Student Association organizes for educational justice by fighting the dual problems of skyrocketing tuition and debt and the school-to-prison pipeline. The OSA builds student power to fight for a strong publicly financed education system that is equitable and accessible to all of Ohio’s working families.

Learn how to get involved HERE.

RAPPORT Meeting: Interfaith Dialogue With RAPP XXVIII

On Monday, February 25th, RAPP XXVIII is cordially invited to RAPPORT. Both groups have expressed interest in exploring religious & spiritual diversity, so join us for an interfaith dialogue.

6PM-8PM
Location TBA- Keep an eye on Facebook

RAPP VI Alum Dr. Bluezette Marshall Serving as UC Interim Chief Diversity Officer

From UC President Dr. Santa Ono:

January 30, 2013

TO:         Deans, Department Heads and Directors

FROM:  President Santa J. Ono

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Bleuzette Marshall as Interim Chief Diversity Officer, effective Feb. 6, 2013.  A University of Cincinnati alumna, Bleuzette has worked at UC and the UC Foundation for nearly 21 years, starting in Ethnic Programs and Services and at the African American Cultural and Resource Center, and most recently in development at the UC Foundation. Since 2004, her work at the Foundation has taken her from Director of Development to Senior Director of Development.  Since the inception of the position of Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) in 2007, she has assisted the CDO and the President's Diversity Council.

As a respected member of the UC administration with over two decades of experience in advancement, alumni affairs, diversity and inclusion, facilitation, organizational development, project management, student affairs and teaching, Bleuzette has gained an awareness of UC culture that will be essential in moving our university forward as we continue to implement the Diversity Plan and build upon the accomplishments of the university's first CDO, Mitchel Livingston, who retired at the end of 2012. Bleuzette has led several successful fundraising initiatives benefiting the Darwin T. Turner Scholars Program, developed an affinity-based giving program for African American alumni, and served as a key organizer of the Onyx & Ruby Gala - a formal recognition ceremony honoring distinguished alumni of color. She also developed a system of accountability to enhance diversity and inclusiveness practices throughout the university, designed and co-chaired the university-wide diversity conference for three years, and conducted and analyzed a university-wide diversity assessment.

Bleuzette holds three degrees from UC, including a BA in psychology (1992), a Master of Education (2001) and PhD in educational studies (2009).

Louis Bilionis, Dean of the College of Law and former chair of the Diversity Council, will chair a national search for a permanent CDO at the beginning of the 2013-14 academic year. This position will continue to report to the President and serve on the President's Cabinet, but is now separate from the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services.

Student Social Justice Training Institute 2013 - Jul 17th-20th!

From SJTI:

SAVE THE DATE
Student Social Justice Training Institute 2013
University of Massachusetts Lowell
July 17-20, 2013

The Social Justice Training Institute will provide an an intensive developmental opportunity for students to examine the complex dynamics of oppression and to develop strategies to foster positive change on their campuses and in their communities.  Students who attend the institute will be given the opportunity to explore the identities that make up who they are and better understand the extent to which these identities impact all they do.

Through facilitated activities and exercises along with small group dialogue, participants will engage in conversations that will challenge and support them in their journey toward understanding how they can each - individually - impact our global community.  The institute is open to 50 undergraduate students on college and university campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Cost is $495 which includes registration, lodging, and meals. Free ground transportation options will also be available. Please check www.sjti.org in the upcoming weeks for more information on important dates and deadlines (application deadline in April), tentative schedule, lodging accommodations and travel suggestions. Additional questions can be sent to student.sjti@gmail.com. 

Two Campus Bike Lockers Available for Spring Semester Rental

From UC Sustainability:


Bike Lockers
Two bike lockers are available for rental for spring semester.  Keep your bike safe and out of the weather for just $20/semester (plus a refundable $40 key deposit).  Find out more details here and email Wes Munzel at munzelwc@ucmail.uc.edu with questions and to reserve a locker.

UC LGBT Athletes - If You Can Play, You Can Play

From UC Athletics:
Cincinnati LGBT Athletes - If You Can Play, You Can Play

We Are Bearcats, We Are One Team