VOLUNTEER WITH THE VILLAGE EDUCATION PROJECT, SUMMER 2009
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION FORMS, EMAIL VILLAGEEDUCATIONVOLUNTEER@GMAIL.COM

Volunteers with The Village Education Project will teach Math and English
at a rigorous summer program for underprivileged children in
the rural villages surrounding Otavalo, Ecuador. The program will prepare the students to attend high school, which The Village Education Project fully funds for students who participate in the summer program. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to work with children of all age groups, and to branch out of
the three core subjects to teach sports, music, art and other subjects. The program for volunteers includes both pre-departure and on-site training. Outside of working hours, volunteers in the past have taken salsa lessons, traveled to the nearby cloud forest, climbed volcanoes, visited the rain-forest, and goneon numerous hikes through the Andes mountains.

Summer 2009 Program Overview

Eligibility Village Education Project volunteers must meet the following requirements:

1. 18 years of age or older
   # High school diploma or GED equivalent
   # Evident leadership, initiative, and personal responsibility

The following characteristics are preferred but not required:

1. At least basic proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Spanish
   # Teaching experience

Program Dates Summer 2009 program dates are June 20, 2009-August 21, 2009

Arrival Volunteers must arrive in Otavalo on one of four determined start dates. A certain amount of flexibility can be made to accommodate for cheaper airfare prices during the week, but volunteers who arrive early must arrange for their own accommodations* and plan to meet with the VEP Program Coordinator on a determined start date. Start dates for Summer 2009 include: June 20th, July 4th, and July 18t. and August 1s

NOTE: Volunteers that DO NOT speak Spanish MUST start the program on June 20th for intensive Spanish classes.

Duration The program is broken down into three stages, in which volunteers take on different responsibilities both in and out of the classroom:

1. June 20th – July 5th : Volunteers will prepare for summer classes, design teaching materials, and develop students’ coursework. Volunteers with weak Spanish will take daily Spanish lessons.
   # July 7th – August 7th : Volunteers work with 7th graders to prepare them for high school in daily Math and English classes.
   # August 10th – August 21st : Volunteers work with high school students in review sessions, and to prepare them for the next grade level.

Because of the importance of consistency in education, volunteers are required to stay for a minimum of three weeks, but are encouraged to stay four weeks or longer.

Costs Costs for Summer 2009 include the following:

1. $500 Program Fee
   # $150/week for food, housing and transportation, payable upon arrival in Ecuador
   # Plane fare; travel arrangements and payments must be made individual by each volunteer

Unfortunately, The Village Education Project is unable to provide financial aid for volunteers. However, we will do our best to support fundraising efforts undertaken by volunteers to cover costs. Please contact us at VillageEducationVolunteer@gmail.com if you would like help fundraising your trip.

Application Timeline

Saturday, April 18 Applications due by 11:59 pm

Saturday, May 2 Admissions decisions completed

Saturday, May 16 $500 Program Fee due

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis and within two weeks of submission. Consideration will be given primarily to leadership and commitment to service. Some consideration may also be given to Spanish proficiency and length of stay.

Please join us for this incredible opportunity!

The January 29th issue of the “Swarthmore College Weekly Classifieds” has been posted at:

http://weeklynews.swarthmore.edu/

Applications for the Richard Rubin Scholar Mentoring Program are now available.
Now in its fifth year, the Program’s fundamental objective is to advance the academic,
inter-personal, social, and professional success of Swarthmore College students who
are from disadvantaged backgrounds and/or first generation students attending
college. The Program is open to currently enrolled freshmen, sophomores, and
juniors. Students selected for the Program will have a campus mentor – faculty or
staff – to guide them during their time at the college and after working with their campus
mentor for one year (sophomore year), they will be eligible to apply for a 4–6 week
summer internship and placed with alumni or friends of the college in their field
of interest.

Students will be considered for the Rubin Scholar Mentoring Program through two
routes: they can be nominated by a faculty or staff member with whom they already
have a mentoring relationship, or they can self-nominate and ask a faculty/staff member
to sponsor them, and become their campus mentor.

Application packets are available from Betsy Durning in the Dean’s Office (Parrish 140).

Deadline for applications is Tuesday, February 17, 2009.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me (dsmaw1).

Dean Darryl Smaw, Program Administrator
Richard Rubin Scholar Mentoring Program

Come tell us about your work with the Columbus students! What is going well? What can be changed?

Sharples Room 6
6:30pm

Sorry for the confusion about the tickets for this dinner. If your name is on our master list (you will receive an individual email if you’re on the list), you are included in the head count for this dinner. No ticket required. If you, accidentally received a ticket but had not signup up, please don’t assume it is OK to attend. We will be using the master list at the door and granting admission to only those students on the list.

A forum to share what’s working and what needs to improve with Dare2Soar @ Columbus. Email: d2scolumbus@gmail.com

2/11/09
Sharples Room 6
6:30pm

Do you have personal experience being a religious woman? Want to participate in a discussion?
...Be a panelist/story teller during Religion on Campus week for the WOMEN AND RELIGION DISCUSSION!
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 3, 7 to 8pm in the WRC

Women will share their personal stories or a summation of their experiences being a woman in their religion. Discussion will follow if time permits.

We would love your perspective and stories!
Email ematloc1@swarthmore.edu if you are interested in being a panelist/story teller.

ONLY 10 SPOTS REMAIN FOR THIS EVENT
drop by Career Services to sign today.

Whether there are business dinners and networking lunches in your future, or you simply want impress mom, now is a great time to fine-tune your munching skills! Come enjoy a catered meal and learn about professional dining etiquette from Robert Shutt, whose expertise has been featured on the CBS evening news. He will help you brush up on your table manners over a three course meal, so that in any situation, business or otherwise, you can shine.

Professional Etiquette at the table
Saturday, January 31st, 2009
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Scheuer Room, Kohlberg

Do you have a project for which you would like summer grant money? Grants from a variety of college-administered sources are available to support research by students in each of the three divisions during the summer. All continuing students are eligible to apply for summer research support; however priority is generally given to students who are currently completing their junior year. Graduating seniors are not eligible.

For additional information and guidelines: http://www.swarthmore.edu/summerresearch.xml

Any questions, please contact Rose Maio (rmaio1 or x8106).

All applications are due 2/23.

Interested in curricular change? Apply for a position on the Council on Educational Policy. The council seeks applicants who have had several years’ experience at Swarthmore. Contact jbailey2@swarthmore.edu for more information.

Apply for a position on the Car Authorization Committee. Contact jbailey2@swarthmore.edu for more information.

Interested in learning to play the gyil? Come to LPAC 3 at 7:30 every Thursday! For more information, contact mdakan1.

The gyil is a west-African xylophone common to northern Ghana; check out the Gazette’s past coverage of gyil events on campus for more information.

Come to the scheduling meeting of Swarthmore’s new Aikido club! Sunday Feb. 1st at 1:00 in West Parrish Parlors. We welcome all styles and all levels of experience. Join us!

Interested in Costume DESIGNING?

Get involved with the Spring 2009 Main-stage show, TOPDOG/UNDERDOG!

Email cinniss1@swarthmore.edu for more info!

Interested in SOUND DESIGNING?

Get involved with the Spring 2009 Main-stage show, TOPDOG/UNDERDOG!

Email cinniss1@swarthmore.edu for more info!

Interested in DIRECTING?

Get involved with the Spring 2009 Main-stage show, TOPDOG/UNDERDOG!

Email cinniss1@swarthmore.edu for more info!

Applications for the Richard Rubin Scholar Mentoring Program are now available. In its fifth year, the Program’s fundamental objective is to advance the academic, inter—personal, social, and professional success of
Swarthmore College students who are from disadvantaged backgrounds and/or first generation students attending college. The Program is open to currently enrolled freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

Students selected for the Program will have a campus mentor – faculty or staff – to guide them during their time at Swarthmore; and after working with their campus mentor for one year (sophomore year), they will be eligible to apply for a 4–6 week paid summer internship with alumni or friends of the college in a field of their interest.
Students can be nominated by a faculty or staff person, or self-nominate and ask a faculty/staff member to sponsor them, and become their campus mentor.

Application packets are available from Betsy Durning, Dean’s Office, Parrish 140.

Interested in learning to ride horses? Never been on a horse before? Miss your horse at home?

The Swarthmore Equestrian Association is for you.

If you missed the meeting and are still interested in information about riding lessons, email us! swatequestrian@gmail.com

Lessons are weekly, heavily subsidized, with transportation and equipment provided.

Clown is an amazing, fun, challenging medium that is great training for any performer. If you are interested in a possible Drama Board Clown Workshop over four days taught by Swat alum Quinn Bauridel of Pig Iron, please email Jackie Avitabile (javitab1).

Potential dates are:
3/19 7:30–10:30 pm
3/22 7:30–10:30 pm
3/28 3–6 pm
3/29 7:30–10:30 pm

If you are interested, please email javitab1 and say whether those dates would be possible for you to attend.

Join Swarthmore students working with community leaders to facilitate the creation of a community garden at one of the largest housing projects in Chester.
Meetings are Thursdays at 8 in the Lang Center, newcomers are always welcome!

++Do your parents practice separate religions?

++Do you practice a religion different from your family’s?

++Have you ever felt conflicted, excluded, excited, lucky (...) because of your multi-faith heritage?

++Confused about how to identify religiously?

For Religion & Spirituality Week (Feb. 1st – 7th), the Interfaith Interns are sponsoring a student panel on growing up in an interfaith household.

We’re looking for students willing to serve on this student panel to share their experiences growing up with multiple religious heritages. This panel will be held:

Thursday, February 5th
7:00–8:30pm
Scheuer Room

For more information, please contact:
Dina Emam ‘11
demam1@swarthmore.edu

Interested in joining the staffs of WAR NEWS RADIO and/or DARFUR RADIO PROJECT?

Come to the WNR/DRP Info Session on TUESDAY, Jan. 27th, from 7–8pm, in Kohlberg 302.

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LISTEN NOW at www.WARNEWSRADIO.org

This week on War News Radio, we head down to Washington, DC for the presidential inauguration. Daniel Symonds ‘11 reports.

Next, we hear Iraqi and Afghan reactions to the election of Barack Obama. Jessi Holler ‘10 and Ankhi Thakurta ‘12 report.

Then, we take a look at the upcoming provincial elections in Iraq, with an eye to how the results may reshape the country’s political landscape. Gabriel Ramirez ‘10 reports.

Plus, we take a look at the historical ties that link Iraq and Israel. Dani Noble ‘12 reports.

Finally, we find out about how neighboring countries have shaped the conflict in Afghanistan. Emily Hager ‘10 and Aaron Schwartz ‘09 report.

These stories, plus the week’s news this week from War News Radio.

Have a favorite essay that you’re excited to share? Want to show off that A+ paper?

Submit to Alchemy!

Alchemy, Swarthmore’s only journal of student academic writing, is now accepting submissions for our spring issue. We accept papers from students of all class years and papers from all academic disciples.

Just e-mail your paper (or papers!) as an attachment to alchemy.swarthmore@gmail.com by Tuesday, February 3. We’ll get back to you by March with our decisions.

Questions? E-mail Judy at jbrowng1 or Sean at snessel1

SUBMIT TO ALCHEMY! GET PUBLISHED!

What better way to combat the winter blues than to start planning for summer?

Grants from a variety of college-administered sources are available to support research—both on- and off-campus—by students in the sciences (biology, chemistry/biochemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics/astronomy, psychology), and all continuing students are eligible to apply for this research support!

Application procedures for funding summer research are now posted on the web at
http://www.swarthmore.edu/x8586.xml, where you can also find a link to an application form. All students, whether or not they are doing research on campus, will need an on-campus faculty sponsor for their project. You should find, and have approval from, your faculty sponsor BEFORE the February 12 deadline below so that your sponsor has adequate time to fill out her/his part of the proposal.

Please note the following important due dates. For most of the funds, including HHMI fellowships: students must turn in an application to their faculty sponsor by February 12; faculty sponsors must then complete the application and forward it to Julie MacMullan by noon on February 17. Applications for a few of the funds are due to Rose Maio by February 23. The application has parts for which the student is responsible and parts for which the faculty member is responsible. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered for funding. Students will be notified of funding decisions before Spring Break.

Please note that each student – regardless of the funding source – is required to turn in a brief summary of his/her research at the end of the summer. This summary may be read by people who are not scientists and will therefore need to be written for such an audience.

Best,

Cheryl Grood
Chair, NSE Division

Amy Vollmer
Acting HHMI Program Director

The MLL Language tables start the week of 1/26/09. Arabic meets in Room 6 on Thursdays at 6:00 PM. Chinese meet on Monday in room 6 at 12:30 PM and on Friday in room 5 at 12:30. French meet on Wednesday in room 6 at 5:30 PM. German meet on Friday in room 4 at 12:00 noon. Japanese meet on Monday in room 4 at 12:15 PM. Russian meet on Thursday in room 6 at 12:30. Spanish meet on Wednesday in room 4 at 12:30 PM. Everyone is invited to come and eat and converse in these languages.

Interested in choreographing for and/or performing in a fun, low-stress environment? Terpsichore is a dance show that takes place at the end of each semester, featuring student dancers and choreographers of all experience levels and all kinds of dance styles. No auditions, no exclusion. This is your chance to be seen or have your work seen on the LPAC mainstage, no matter what your dance background might be!

Come to a meeting in LPAC lobby, Thursday, 1/29 at 7:30 to find out more, or contact sfried1 or akidd1 with questions.

At Swarthmore this semester, a not-for-credit course will be offered on the Ten Commandments in Jewish philosophy, ethics, and law. The course will be taught by Rabbi Eli Gurevitz, with guest lectures from Professors in the area

It will be an eight-week course about an hour and a half-two hours long on Wednesday nights. (Night subject to change based on availability of those taking the class) Every week will consist of a discussion of one of the Ten Commandments and how it relates to our lives today.

There are no prerequisites.

Successful completion of the course will award you with a $200 stipend for investing your time in the program. The program is sponsored by the Sinai Scholars Society because they believe that Swarthmore students posses some
very particular yet essential leadership qualities. An application will be
sent out to any interested students and will be processed by outside
observers. The application will be short and easy.

The class will be capped at 10 students so declare your interest ASAP by emailing Asher Sered at asered1.

Please email Asher Sered at asered1 with any questions or concerns.

The Alumni Office is sponsoring a contest for artwork that will be used as a gift for recognition of service to parting members of the Alumni Council. We want you to submit your artwork that represents something about Swarthmore. The winner will receive a $40 Visa gift card.

For more details visit: http://www.swarthmore.edu/alumni/artcontest.

The deadline is Friday, Jan. 30th at 4pm. If you have any questions, please contact Matthew Armstead ’08 at marmste1 or swing by the Alumni Office in Sproul.

The English Department announces a new course for Spring 2009. Please see the English Dept. website for the course description for ENGL 083. Core Course: Formalisms and Historicisms taught by Professor Rachel Buurma on MWF, 10:30–11:20 in LPAC 201.

Do you have a favorite paper you want to share? Maybe you want to show off that perfect essay?

Submit to Alchemy!

Alchemy, Swarthmore’s only journal of student academic writing, is now accepting submissions for our spring issue. We consider academic papers from students of all class years and from all academic disciplines. Send in your paper or papers to alchemy.swarthmore@gmail.com (attach the files, please). We’ll get back to you by March about our decisions.

Questions? E-mail Judy at jbrowng1 or Sean at snessel1

SUBMIT to ALCHEMY! Get PUBLISHED!

Have experience designing and maintaining web sites? Pemon Health is looking for a Website Administrator to redesign their website. We are a community-based organization demonstrating initiatives designed to provide sustainable improvements in the health of the villagers of Uriman, Venezuela. Our team is composed of college students, local leaders in Urimán, and Venezuelan healthcare professionals. Compensation is negotiable. If interested, email yheo1@swarthmore.edu. For more information about Pemon Health, visit us at www.pemonhealth.org.

I recently lost a pair of keys—just a dorm key and my mailbox key on a gold key ring with a silver fleur-de-lis.

If you happen upon them, please let me know by e-mail: jabell1@swarthmore.edu

Thanks!

I found someone’s watch on magill walk this morning around 8 am close to parrish. it’s basically grey, water resistant digital “armitron” watch with plastic straps and a metal buckle. Email me if it’s yours: lbengal1.

Lost: pair of red-and-black patterned velvet Thinsulate gloves, probably on 3rd floor of Kohlberg.

I am selling a mint condition Nikon SLR camera for $175. Its a standard 35mm (non-digital) with a case.

Yeah so whoever stole my bag, thanks for returning it, but I would also appreciate if you returned the electronics inside. You can keep the flash drive and voice recorder, but I would really like my “Disney Cars” cd player (in the shape of a tire) back along with the “Girlie Music 1” cd inside.

Has anyone seen a dark blue book bag made by Jansport (I think)... looks beat up and is over 14 years of age. Has important notes and homework inside. If found please email zcao1 for $$$ reward.

I have misplaced my back pack somewhere on campus. It is a yellow and black north face and has a spanish text book inside. If you find it please email Dermot at ddelude1 and receive your reward of one free hug.

I have lost my favorite umbrella! It is white with comic strips all over and says “The Staten Island Advance” along the rim. If found please contact me at eamesse1@swarthmore.edu.

Contact: Simon Nin Zhu (sbc@swarthmore.edu)

Pay:$8.50

Hours: 4 per week

When: Spring Semeter

Where: Clothier 213

~4 hours/week, one semester term, three positions available

Assistant Managers aid in the administration and regulation of the SAA by attending SBC office hours, filing, recording, and helping people access funds that have been allocated. Job provides excellent training in office management and experience. Will also oversee SBC development projects at the direction of the Manager, including working with various campus groups and administrators. Potential for advancement to Manager. No prior experience necessary. Underclasspersons are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please reply to this email with a short resume and description of why you are interested in the position. Applications are due November 29th by 9:00pm. For more information about the position, please contact our current Assistant Managers, Adriana Popa, Tuan Dung Mai, Haichao Wu, or myself Simon Nin Zhu (sbc@swarthmore.edu).

Contact: Ali Placido (aplacid1@swarthmore.edu)

Penn Medicine needs a Dutch speaker for a patient who is hospitalized. Email me to discuss further details.

Contact: joyce tompkins (jtompki1@swarthmore.edu)

Pay:$8.60

Hours: vary

When: begin Jan '10

Where: campus

Applications are invited for the position of Interfaith intern for spring/fall semesters 2010. the interfaith interns:
* work together to initiate interfaith programs;
*plan and implement Religion and Spirituality on Campus Week (first week of Feburary);
*plan and implement the spring interfaith dinner;
*build communication between different student religious and spiritual groups on campus;
*help to raise the profile of religious life on campus through activities, publicity, web site updates;
*meet regularly with Joyce Tompkins, Interfaith Coordinator;
*other activities according to the interests of the particular interns.

To apply for one of these positions, please write a one-page essay outlining the reasons for your interest, your experience with religious/spiritual/interfaith life at Swarthmore, and ideas you might have for improving programs and communication between groups.

Applications should be sent to Joyce Tompkins at jtompki1 by December 5.

Contact: Caroline (caroline.sacko@gmail.com)

Pay:$150/week ($50/day)

Hours: 3:30pm-6:30pm

When: Monday, Tueday, Thursday

Where: Park Stree

I am currently a nanny for a family in the ville (on Park Street 5 minutes from the train station). I am looking for someone to take over Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (Tuesday and Thursday are negotiable). In a normal day you pick the kids up from the bus stop, make an after school snack, put in a load of laundry, prepare dinner and help with homework. No car necessary.

Contact: Julie Warech (jwarech1@swarthmore.edu)

I am looking for someone interested in giving guitar lessons (probably once a week). Someone who is a good teacher, preferably someone who can teach chord theory. Pay can be worked out. Contact me by email if interested.