Are you interested in international affairs? How about conflict resolution? Would you like to know about the United Nations?

Well, how about helping to restart Swarthmore’s Model United Nations organization?

If answered yes to any (or all) of these questions then come to Trotter 301 on Monday (02/09/09)to talk about it.

Can’t make it? Just shoot an email to jkim1@swarthmore.edu and you can be apart of the action.

We’re looking for an additional actor to join the cast of Reginald Rose’s 12 Angry Men. The role, that of the 7th juror, possesses a easy, superficial charm concealing an overbearing and impatient nature. The role gives an actor a lot to play with and he or she will be joining a truly remarkable cast.

Auditions are free and open to all regardless of race or gender, and casting will be race- and gender-blind.

They will occur on Thursday, February 12, from 4:00–7:00 PM. You can sign up on Drama Board in Parrish.

E-mail James Robinson at jrobins2 or Dustin Trabert at dtraber1 with any questions.

My Right Self is a photography exhibit that includes stories and photographs from five individuals or couples who identify as trans or gender-variant. The five participants span much of the diversity within the trans community/ies; transitioning from lesbian to male, heterosexual female to gay male, from male to lesbian, male to heterosexual female, and female to genderqueer. My Right Self includes text from the writings of the participants who have been given time to reflect upon and describe how their identities are related to their bodies, their sex, their gender, their sexuality, and further, how their relationships with others and society reflect back how they are perceived in the world and exist in the eyes of others.

Trans issues and rights are particularly relevant to contemporary questions of social justice and human rights as they inherently invoke conversations on sex, gender, sexuality, behavior, and sociopolitical hierarchies of power which affect all aspects of society. Sitting at the cusp of liberation and hostility, trans issues reveal more fundamental fault lines in American society that undermine minority rights and control of the body, especially with regard to women and children.

These images (and accompanying text) are meant to confront and dispel myths and misperceptions around marginalized and disenfranchised communities. The work is not meant to fall into stereotyped patterns of portrayal, however neither is it meant to be neutered. The images should give viewers permission to stare – as one cannot do kindly in public. However within their gaze, the artist hopes viewers find something more akin to the familiarity of the Self rather than the fetish of the Other.

The artist, Arthur Robinson Williams, studied photography for four years with Emmet Gowin, Lois Conner, and Mary Berridge. He has completed photography projects involving AIDS and the people of Ghana, the health system of Cuba, homosexuality in the Netherlands, anthroposophical farming communities in the Northeast, injection drug use in New Jersey, and drugs and addiction nationwide.

OPENING: Tuesday, 2/10, 5:30–7:30 PM

Open hours:
Friday, Feb. 13, 5–7 PM
Saturday, Feb. 14, 5–7 PM
Sunday, Feb. 15, 5–7 PM
Monday, Feb. 16, 5–7 PM
Friday, Feb. 20, 5–7 PM
Saturday, Feb. 21, 5–7 PM
Sunday, Feb. 22, 5–7 PM
Monday, Feb. 23, 5–7 PM
Friday, Feb. 27, 5–7 PM
Saturday, Feb. 28, 5–7 PM
Sunday, Mar. 1, 5–7 PM
Monday, Mar. 2, 5–7 PM

Are you interested in international affairs? How about conflict resolution?
Would you like to what goes on at the UN?

If you answered yes to any (or all) of these questions, come by Trotter 301 2/9/2009 (Monday) @ 7 pm to discuss restarting Swarthmore’s Model United Nations

Can’t make it? Just send an email to jkim1@swarthmore.edu to be a part of the action or to ask any questions.

Come audition for Grapevine, Swarthmore’s most fun and female a cappella group! Auditions will be held from 1–4 and 7–10 on Sunday February 8.
Sign up on the a cappella board in Parrish.

Please see the English Department web site for information regarding Spring 2009 Creative Writing Contests:

The William Plumer Potter Fiction Contest –Submissions are due by March 6

The Lois Morrell and John Russell Hayes Poetry Contest –Submissions are due by March 20.

The Morrell-Potter Summer Stipend in Creative Writing – Submissions are due by March 20

The Philip M. Hicks Prize for Literary Criticism –Submissions are due by April 17

A Body Image Support/Discussion group is meeting every Mondays at 9 p.m. in Kohlberg 328. Healthy snacks provided.

Open only to all students who have experienced body image issues. All genders welcome.

The Swarthmore Martial Arts Club is now offering free classes in the empty-handed Korean art of Taekwondo for Swarthmore students. Classes are geared toward adult beginners, and are taught by student black belts. Learn to defend yourself, get some extra exercise, or just have fun! Classes for Spring ‘09 are Fridays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm in the fieldhouse wrestling room. See you there!

Check out this exciting opportunity to volunteer off campus:

On Sunday, February 15th, Saturdays of Service will be participating in a food distribution day with the Jewish Relief Agency, an organization committed to combating hunger in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Not only will we join other volunteers in helping to package and load food shipments, but we will also be hand delivering them to families in need. This is a great opportunity to get off campus and engage face-to-face with the local community!

Interested? Email Rebekah Judson at rjudson1. Space is limited!

We will be leaving from Parrish Circle at 9:30 on Feb. 15th. Returning at 1:30. Breakfast provided!

I’m organizing my Lang Opportunity Scholarship for this summer. It’s the Voices for Change Summer Institute, a youth media program for teens in Chester, and I’m looking for volunteers to help me throughout the summer. Below are some quick facts about the program. Please let me know if you’re interested in helping out.

VOICES for CHANGE Summer Institute 2009

What is the VFC Summer Institute?
A 6-week summer program to help teens in Chester become media producers (film, radio, etc.)

When & where is the VFC Summer Institute?
Held in Chester, at local sites, from July 6-August 14 from roughly 10 am to 5 pm

What does VFC need?
Volunteers, full or part time, to help the teens through the process of media production

How do I find out more?
Contact Joslyn Young (joslyny@gmail.com) or Cory Long (djcoryak_1@yahoo.com)

Four (4) swim test opportunities will be offered this spring to those students who need to complete the swim test requirement for graduation. The dates and times of the swim tests are as follows:

Wednesday, February 11: 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm
Thursday, February 12: 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm
Wednesday, March 18: 4:30 pm, 5:00 pm, and 5:30 pm
Thursday, March 19: 4:30 pm, 5:00 pm, and 5:30 pm

Please RSVP for the February dates by Monday, Feb. 9 and for the March dates by Monday, March 16. When replying, state your preferred date/time slot, full name, and class year.

For those students who cannot pass the swim test, two (2) Beginning Aquatics classes will be offered in Spring II (March 17 – April 30):

Tuesday/Thursday 8:30AM – 9:45AM (new)
Tuesday/Thursday 11:20AM – 12:35PM

If you have any questions about the swim test, or PE requirements, please contact me.

Marian

Expanding Your Horizons is a one-day conference intended to introduce middle school girls to fields in which women are traditionally underrepresented and to provide their parents with information on how best to support their daughters. We are currently seeking students to conduct a Q&A with the parents—this would include discussing your academic background, your high school/college prep experiences, challenges you’ve faced, and the kinds of support you received from parents and teachers.

The conference will take place in the Science Center on Saturday, March 21 from 8am to 3pm. The student Q&A will occur in the afternoon and will probably last about 40 minutes. Email Lbackup1 or Jtrinh1 for more information.

Interested in learning more about the politics of Chester, Pennsylvania while working on an exciting documentary film project? A group of students are producing a documentary on the history of environmental and political disenfranchisement in Chester, the current state of development projects on Chester’s riverfront, and the vision for Chester’s future. We are currently regrouping for the spring semester and looking for energetic and committed volunteers to help with collecting footage, conducting interviews, and video production. NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY—anyone and everyone is welcome to be involved!

For more information, please contact Jenny Akchin (Jakchin1@swarthmore.edu) or Majandra Rodriguez (Mrodri1@swarthmore.edu) or attend our weekly meetings on Mondays at 9:15 in the Kohlberg Coffee Bar.

The Speak 2 Swatties Peer Counseling Center will be opening its doors this Monday, February 2nd. All students are invited to drop by the peer counseling center in Upper Tarble rooms 308 and 312 Monday-Thursday from 9–11pm and Friday-Sunday 2–4pm. The peer counseling center is a confidential, judgment-free space for you to speak with, get advice from, or just be heard by other Swatties who are there for their peers. Any questions about the peer counseling center can be sent to Melissa Cruz (mcruz1) and Megan Jeffreys (mjeffre1).

I lost a lavender-colored leather glove with a silver buckle and brown lining, somewhere between the train stop and Mertz. Please let me know if you’ve seen or found it!

Found a silver ipod nano with blue headphones on the steps of Parrish Saturday 2/7. Last song played was John Legend…

Found a heavy, maroon coffee thermos in Kohlberg 115. Still contained water at the time when it was found. Body has an undulating shape. Signs of scratches near bottom.

Lost a black Targus backpack at Mccabe this afternoon(2/7) and there’s a Chinese passport in it. If found, please contact!

Lost black LG phone, possibly in Parrish or the field house.

If you have seen a single (dorm) key lying around without a key ring, please contact me at mtomazi1@swarthmore.edu

Lost an red ipod shuffle yesterday (2/3) either in the snow or somewhere in Paces. If found, please contact!

I lost a necklace at the gym. Its a silver chain, with a pendant (mexican symbols/ruins) green. Please let me know if you found it.

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.