IU La Casa Latino Cultural Center news

Date: February 12, 2015
E-Newsletter
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“Western Medicine meets Traditional Healing”
February 20; 11:45am-1pm at La Casa
Join us for lunch and discussion with Diana Garcia (Curandera & Spiritual Healer) and Anthony Fleg (Native Health
Initiative) to explore the relationship between traditional healing and western medicine. Co-sponsored by La Casa,
First Nation & Educational Cultural Center and School of Public Health.
“Asset Mapping – From Indigenous Perspective”
February 20; 2-4pm at the School of Public Health Mobley Auditorium (PH C100)
This engaging presentation and workshop will focus on: Assessing service models in your practice or program; The
importance of language in describing our communities/patients; Understand “need-based” versus “asset-based”
mapping; and Develop strategies for incorporating asset mapping. This program is part of a series sharing lessons
learned and strategies for improving cultural competency in working with diverse communities. All students, faculty,
staff, and community members are welcome. Co-sponsored by La Casa, First Nation & Educational Cultural Center
and School of Public Health.
EVENTS
“Precious Knowledge” Screening
February 12; 6pm at Ernie Pyle Hall Room 220
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists invite you to watch a film that explores minority education in the
U.S. and how students fight for their heritage in the classroom. Snacks will be provided.
Birimbi @ Serendipity
February 12; 8pm at Serendipity Martini Bar. (18+)
Birimbi, an Afro-Caribbean band, will be performing for us! 20% of the cover will benefit the Playing For Change
Foundation and their music education programs around the world. We had a fantastic turnout last month, and are
looking forward to another great night advocating for and celebrating 'peace through music.' $5
Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlayingForChangeBtown
Check out the Playing for Change Foundation: http://playingforchange.org
Musicology Colloquium Series: “Beyond Afrocubanismo: Cuban Classical Music Composition, 1940-1959”
February 13; 12:30pm at the Jacobs School of Music M267
This paper will examine how the composers’ activities as cultural ambassadors, music critics, and educators were
shaped by the changing political and social context, but also how their inclusion of not only Afro-Cuba, but also of
Hispanic and Criollo music elements in their compositions contributed to their contemporary debates regarding the
changing concepts of Cubanness. The compositions discussed include Ardévol’s Sonata No. 3, Gramatges’s Dos
danzas cubanas, and Argelier’s León’s Sonatas a la Virgen del Cobre. These composers’ interests and viewpoints
had a significant impact on the cultural policies of the Revolutionary government after 1959, as most of these
individuals went on to hold prominent positions as administrators, advisors, and educators in cultural institutions,
not only of “high” or “classical” music, but also at the ICAIC, the Cuban embassy in France, and the national radio
and television stations. More information contact mquevedo@indiana.edu.
Contemporary Currents in Caribbean Studies
February 13; 3pm in State Room East (IMU)
Please join us for a panel discussion on Contemporary Currents in Caribbean Studies. We will have two
presentations: one by Deborah Thomas, Professor of Anthropology and Africana Studies at the University of
Pennsylvania, and the other one by Alejandro de la Fuente, Professor of African and African American Studies
and of History at Harvard University. Deborah A. Thomas (University of Pennsylvania). More info contact
CLACS@indiana.edu.
Me Quiere... No Me Quiere" (Loves Me... Loves Me Not)
February 13; 8pm at the Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center
On February 13th the Latin American Popular Music Ensemble will perform its traditional Latin valentine concert at
8:00 pm in the Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center. The program will feature also both romantic and desperate
works, depicting the opposition between Friday the 13th and Valentine's Day. The ensemble will present music from
Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and United States in a variety of Latin American music genres such as bolero, samba,
tango and ranchera. This event is free and open to the public.
FAFSA Help Sessions
February 17 and 18; 6-8pm at La Casa (Computer Room)
The FAFSA Help Session is a chance for students to fill out the FAFSA while someone is on hand to answer
questions should they arise. Students are encouraged to visit www.FAFSA.gov for more information on the
documents needed and to apply for a PIN number before coming to one of the help sessions. Students will need
to bring:
~Student's Federal Income Tax Return & W2 information
~Parent's Federal Income Tax Return & W2 information*
~Spouse's Federal Income Tax Return & W2 information*
~Child Support Documents*
~Year End Information on any Sources of Income
*if applicable
For more information contact lacasa@indiana.edu.
International Students Interested in LGBT Issues
February 17; 6pm at Foster-Shea (classroom 021)
This group is for anyone interested in LGBT issues affecting international students. The group engages in
discussions in a nonjudgmental and confidential environment of any topic, as well as partaking in social activities
like watching movies or going out to eat. The first meeting of the semester will take place Tuesday, February 17 at
6PM in the Foster-Shea classroom 021 (The Foster-Shea building is located in the Foster Quad, 1000 N. Fee
Lane). More information contact sblancor@indiana.edu.
Politics and Presidents
February 20, 2-4pm at Maurer School of Law (Room #122)
Between March 2014 and March 2015, eight newly elected or re-elected Latin American presidents will have taken
office, with Argentina's elections scheduled for later this year. Our panel of guest and local faculty will feature
speakers whose research focuses on some of these countries (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, and Uruguay)
and whose research speaks directly to the major political issues these countries face today in the broader Latin
American context. Local IU faculty will be joined by guest lecturers. Esperamos contar con su presencia!
Fiestas del Amor
February 28, 10pm-3am at El Norteno (206 N. Walnut St.)
Come dance some bachata, merengue, cumbia and salsa while fundraising for a good cause. Cost of tickets are $3
per person.
Math and Writing Tutoring
Tuesdays and Thursdays; 6-8pm at La Casa
“Inclusive Advising”
February 16th – April 10th (excluding Spring Break)
10:30am-12:30pm and 4pm-5:30pm at the La Casa/Latina Cultural Center
Looking for a convenient and comfortable place to talk about your career? Come talk with a career advisor!
Indiana University is a large campus where you might feel like a small fish in a large pond, and we understand that
students may be looking for individual support when trying to identify a major, career, or graduate program. The
Career Development Center strives to meet all students’ unique needs and provide them with a convenient and
comfortable space to get the career help they need. If you or someone you know is looking to talk about his/her
future career/graduate school plans, come talk with a career advisor who can help you in the comfort of La
Casa/Latino Cultural Center. As always, all students are welcome to visit the Career Development Center's main
office at 625 North Jordan Ave (Across from the Library and Health Center) and meet with a career advisor during
our drop in advising hours M-F from 12:30pm-4:00pm. We hope you will come visit us and let us help you with your
career development needs! For more information contact aamundso@indiana.edu.
"Aqui y Ahora con Paola- Where we talk about what's going on for you."
Thursdays; 6-8pm at La Casa (no appointment needed- find me in the sun room)
Need someone to talk to or give some extra support? Someone to reach out for whatever you may need? Come
see me, Paola M Hernandez Barón. Some examples on how I can help: adjustment/transition to college or other
changes in your life; relationships including family, friends, and significant others; anxiety or stress; school/work;
future goals; career path/goals; goal setting; time-management/organization; or just for someone objective and
confidential to listen and offer support. Thursdays (except spring break) For more information contact me at
chgunido@indiana.edu.
Latin American Poetry at La Casa
Thursdays; 6-8pm at La Casa
Join us for this rare opportunity to learn how to make an art book from recycled materials. These sessions will
include printing, cover design, bookbinding, illustration, etc. These sessions will take place every Thursday at the
conference room of La Casa Latino Cultural Center, from 6-8pm, located at 715 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47408. If
you are interested in participating as a volunteer, just send us an email to CardboardHousePress@gmail.com. No
previous knowledge is necessary. More info: www.cardboardhousepress.org or
https://www.facebook.com/TheCardboardHousePress.
Study Tables--Sponsored by Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority Inc.
Thursdays; 6:30-8:30pm at La Casa
Thursdays; 6:30-8:30pm at La Casa
OTHER EVENTS ON AND OFF CAMPUS
Vitamins for the Soul: A Minority Graduate Student Support Event
February 12; 6pm at La Casa, the Latino Cultural Center
Vitamins for the Soul is a workshop for graduate students of all backgrounds. This workshop is purposed in
providing tools, resources and positive ways to achieve your 2015 goals and beyond. Jasmine Burditt will guide
attendees in mapping out goals, navigating through graduate school as a student of color, on-campus resources to
aid in achieving goals, and tools for daily encouragement. Take part in a fun activity to create your own “daily
vitamins” list of tangible resources essential to boosting your confidence and achievements. This event is intended
for graduate students only, and will involve food, discussion, and some fun! RSVP:
https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_28Yg1YwKAAwr5qZ
Minority Students in Public Health (Call-out meeting)
February 12; 7pm at Ballantine (Room # 103)
Interested in a career in healthcare? Come learn about Minority Students in Public Health (MSPH), a new Public
Health engagement organization at IU! From campus programming to community outreach, MSPH will work to
improve the quality of life at communities local and beyond!
Good Kids
February 12-14 at the Wells-Metz Theatre
Come experience a production which focuses on sexual assault prevention. Attached to this email are times and
locations of post-show discussions. Synopsis: “Something happened to Chloe after that party last Saturday night.
Something she says she can't remember. With everyone at school talking and tweeting, who's telling the truth?
Whose version of the story do you believe? And what does that say about you?”
Graduate Student Mixer
February 13; 3pm at the IMU (University Club)
There is a swell of momentum taking place on the Bloomington Campus with an increasing amount of programming
and services being offered to support minority graduate students on this campus. The College of Arts & Sciences,
in collaboration with the Emissaries for Graduate Student Diversity, invites you to join us at these mixers to network
with other minorities across campus from a multitude of disciplines. Faculty and staff also attend to support our
students. Hope to see you there!
Candlelight Vigil
February 13; 7pm at Showalter Fountain
On the night of February 10th, three American Muslim students were shot and killed in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
An interfaith vigil in honor of the victims and in support of their loved ones will take place on Friday, February 13th
at 7 pm at Showalter Fountain. We will mourn the loss of Deah Barakat, 23, Razaan Abu-Salha, 19, and Yusor
Mohammad, 21. For more information, please contact the Muslim Student Association or go to this facebook link:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1401080610197156/
The Vagina Monologues
February 13-14; 7pm & 1pm at Fine Arts 015
The Vagina Monologues is a benefit performance written by Eve Ensler, who was inspired by her interviews with
over 200 women about female sexuality, relationships, body image, and more. The performance piece is composed
of several monologues all dealing with issues of female sexuality and empowerment. These monologues range
from topics of body hair to short skirts and from emotions of anger and sadness to laughter. For more information
from topics of body hair to short skirts and from emotions of anger and sadness to laughter. For more information
please click on the following link: https://www.facebook.com/events/338623946339277/?
ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming.
Biotech Seminar Series
Spring 2015 · Thursdays; 5:30pm in Simon 001 ·
Feb 19 - Michael Weiner (Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, AxioMx Inc.)
Our Fire Still Burns: The Native American Experience, A documentary film by Director Audrey Geyer
February 22; 3pm at Wylie Hall Room 005
Join the First Nations Educational Cultural Center (FNECC) in watching the documentary “Our Fire Still Burns.” The
stories in this documentary are powerful, startling, despairing and inspiring. They reflect an American history fraught
with the systematic destruction of a people. This exciting and compelling one hour documentary DVD invites
viewers into the lives of contemporary Native American role models living in the U.S. Midwest. Meet the director at
the reception following the film at the FNECC (712 E. 8th St).
"Graduate Research Roundtable Discussion"
February 27; 1:30-4:30pm at Student Building Room #015
Come be part of this series focused to assist minority graduate students survive and thrive on campus. This month,
you will have the opportunity to share your research (and any questions/issues you are facing) with a faculty
member. You will also have the opportunity to practice your elevator speech. Food will be provided. Students in
Humanities, STEM, Social Sciences and Education are all welcome!
CLASSES, SCHOLARSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS, EMPLOYMENT,
AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
LTAM –L426 6 credit. May 13 to June 17, 2015
“Adventure, Ruins, Ecology: Service Learning in Yucatan”
Students work with community partners to help them develop tourism attractions, heritage resources,
and services to increase local benefits of international tourism. Students Learn first-hand and experience on-site
different kinds of tourism – ecotourism, beach tourism, heritage tourism culture tourism, adventure tourism – and
then work to help communities maintain control of their heritage and ecological resources. Students assess the
needs of community partners and then design and conduct a project in social media marketing, online publicity,
heritage resource management, or tourism services development to help the partner increase their tourism product
and gain benefits. Service Learning is ethical, educational tourism that builds on collaborative partnerships. Each
student brings their own skills, expertise, background experiences to help communities. Students have the unique
opportunity to work in heritage management at the Maya archaeological site of Chichén Itzá with the National
Anthropology and History Institute. Course is conducted in the Maya community near Chichén Itzá, Yucatán,
México, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Field Trips include Playa
del Carmen, Mérida, Chichén Itzá, and Eco-Tourism Attractions. Program Cost: $2145 — includes: Food,
Lodging, Field Trips, and Tuition. Contact Quetzil Castañeda, professor and program director with questions at
qcastane@indiana.edu. Deadline: February 23. Visit www.iu-servicelearning.net
Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity in Society (CRRES) Grants
I'd like to announce that CRRES is now accepting applications for research and travel grants to support research
projects that address issues of race and ethnicity. Applications for the graduate student research and travel grants
are due on March 1, 2015. Applications for faculty seed grants are due on April 10, 2015. We also have this
information up at the CRRES website (http://www.indiana.edu/~crres/smallgrants.shtml)..
Mock Law Class
February 12; 7pm at SPEA (Room #169)
Join Austen Parrish, Dean of the Maurer School of Law, for a mock law class tailored to undergraduates interested
in learning more about the law school experience. Refreshments will be served. Interested students should RSVP
to jresetar@indiana.edu.
Spring Shadow Mentor
Deadline: February 15
As a Spring Shadow Mentor, you will be paired with a high school student, who is interested in pursuing a similar
major, and host this student through a full-day of your courses, meetings, and other program activities. The Spring
Shadows program prepares high school students for the demands of college life and creates the opportunity to
build a lasting relationship with a college Mentor. Please see the attached application.
Beryl Showers Holland Fellowship, Susan Butler Award, and Clara Jovan Goodbody Award
The Beryl Showers Holland Fellowship, Susan Butler Award, and Clara Jovan Goodbody Award will be awarded
this spring to qualifying seniors who will graduate in May 2015 or August 2015. Each award ranges from $3000 to
$1000. Preference will be given to students with a 3.75 GPA or higher. However, students with a 3.74 or lower are
welcome to apply, especially if they have had unusual leadership or work activities. Specific qualifying information,
and the online application materials can be found at http://studentaffairs.indiana.edu/deanstudents/scholarships/index.shtml. I’m happy to talk to students who have specific questions. The deadline for
applications is March 1, 2015.
Summer 2015 Employment Opportunity: Balfour Scholars Program at IUB
We are actively recruiting IUB students for the counselor positions for the upcoming BPCA, scheduled for July 1217, 2015. The online application is available at the following
link: http://education.indiana.edu/p16/Collaborative%20Projects/Current%20Projects/balfour-scholars-programhome/balfour-application-counselor.php
Bilingual Student Needed to Transcribe Interviews
A PhD student is seeking help with transcribing interviews and would prefer bilingual (Spanish and English
speaking) students to consider this opportunity, given the bilingual nature of the interviews. Payment will be
provided/transcript completed. Interested students can e-mail Kathleen at kdeonis@indiana.edu.
Indiana freefile (INfreefile)
I know how overwhelming and stressful it is to do your taxes. Fortunately, INfreefile takes the guesswork out of filing
taxes and walks users step-by-step through the filing process. And, this free program allows college students to
save their hard-earned cash. Qualified taxpayers with an adjusted gross income (AGI) less than $60,000, may be
eligible to file their federal and state income taxes for free with INfreefile. For more information please click on the
following link : http://www.in.gov/dor/4743.htm.
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
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Call for Applications: 2015-16 Rotary Peace Fellowship
2015-16 Peace Fellowship applications are NOW BEING ACCEPTED by Rotary Clubs in District 6580. Are you
looking to make a significant impact on the world by promoting tolerance and cooperation? Rotary selects some of
the world’s most dedicated and brightest professionals to receive fully funded fellowships to study at our Rotary
Peace Centers. In just over a decade, the Rotary Peace Centers have trained more than 900 fellows for careers in
peace building. Many of them go on to serve as leaders in national governments, NGOs, the military, law
peace building. Many of them go on to serve as leaders in national governments, NGOs, the military, law
enforcement, and international organizations like the United Nations and World Bank. Each year, Rotary selects up
to 100 individuals from around the world to receive f Two types of peace fellowships are available: Master’s degree
fellowships at premier universities and a three-month program for experienced professionals, held at Chulalogkorn
University in Thailand.
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAM: We offer master’s degree fellowships at premier universities in fields related to
peace and conflict prevention and resolution. Programs last 15 to 24 months and require a practical internship of
two to three months during the academic break. Each year, we award up to 50 master’s degree fellowships at these
institutions:
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Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA
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International Christian University, Japan
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University of Bradford, England
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University of Queensland, Australia
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Uppsala University, Sweden
THREE-MONTH PROGRAM FOR PROFESSIONALS: For experienced professionals working in peace-related
fields who want to enhance their professional skills, we offer a three-month program in peace and conflict
prevention and resolution at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand. This program incorporates two to three weeks of
field study. We award up to 50 certificates each year.
For more information about the fellowship and certificate program, eligibility requirements and restrictions, visit:
https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/get-involved/exchange-ideas/peace-fellowship-application
Rotary Clubs in District 6580 are accepting applications for the 2015-16 Peace Fellowship thru May 31, 2015.
Completed application forms and all supplementary materials must be submitted to a Rotary club in your legal or
permanent residence or place of full-time study or employment no later than May 31, 2015. Club-endorsed
applications must be submitted to the Peace Fellowship District Chairperson no later than June 5, 2015. Districts
must submit endorsed applications to the Rotary Foundation by July 1, 2015. For additional information, contact
your local Rotary Club (http://rotary6580.org/index.php/district-6580-clubs/district-6580-clubs); or, Peace Fellowship
Chairperson, Yolanda Treviño, ytrevino@gmail.com, Rotary District 6580.
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