Thursday, January 28, 2010

Help Haiti and get paid!

ACET, Inc. has received an immediate request to provide assistance to the devastation from the recent earthquake that has befallen the nation of Haiti. We are looking for anyone interested in going to Haiti to help for a 3- 6 month period. There are no particular skills sets defined at this point, except the willingness to help wherever needed. We will be presenting folks and highlighting their unique skills and trade qualifications, so if the opportunity to help in your area exists it will be noted and presented. As you can well imagine, any skill that you may have can be of great help.

Typical skill sets needed:

Carpenters
Masons
Electricians
Medical Personnel
Communications
Builders
Heavy Equipment Operators
Plumbers
Logistics
Etc.

THIS IS NOT A VOLUNTEER REQUEST – you will be paid for the work you do. This is a temporary employment assignment that will include travel, expenses, remuneration with an understanding that housing accommodations will be very basic. All that is needed at this point is a passport or ability to obtain one ASAP.

This is a unique opportunity to make a difference to the people of Haiti!

Onekqua Beverly
Corporate Recruiter/Security Specialist
ACET, Inc.
301-861-5023 (Office)
301-885-3199 (Fax)
otbeverly@adamscomm.com
www.adamscomm..com

Monday, January 25, 2010

Film Screening: The End of Poverty?

The End of Poverty?
Thursday, February 4
7:00 PM
Mercury Cafe
2199 California St, Denver
$10 suggested donation

Global poverty did not just happen. It began with military conquest, slavery and colonization that resulted in the seizure of land, minerals and forced labor. Today, the problem persists because of unfair debt, trade and tax policies — in other words, wealthy countries taking advantage of poor, developing countries.

Renowned actor and activist, Martin Sheen, narrates The End of Poverty?, a feature-length documentary directed by award-winning director, Philippe Diaz, which explains how today’s financial crisis is a direct consequence of these unchallenged policies that have lasted centuries. Consider that 20% of the planet’s population uses 80% of its resources and consumes 30% more than the planet can regenerate. At this rate, to maintain our lifestyle means more and more people will sink below the poverty line.

Filmed in the slums of Africa and the barrios of Latin America, The End of Poverty? features expert insights from: Nobel prize winners in Economics, Amartya Sen and Joseph Stiglitz; acclaimed authors Susan George, Eric Toussaint, John Perkins, Chalmers Johnson; university professors William Easterly and Michael Watts; government ministers such as Bolivia’s Vice President Alvaro Garcia Linera and the leaders of social movements in Brazil, Venezuela, Kenya and Tanzania . It is produced by Cinema Libre Studio in collaboration with the Robert Schalkenbach Foundation.

Can we really end poverty within our current economic system? Think again.

2010 Z Media Institute

Applications are being accepted now through February 12 for the 2010 Z Media Institute, which is to be held June 6 to June 14.

Z Media Institute (ZMI) was started in 1994 by the cofounders of Z Magazine and South End Press to teach radical politics, media, and organizing skills; the principles and practice of creating non-hierarchical institutions and projects; and a special emphasis on vision and strategy for social change. Classes are held in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Over 700 students have attended ZMI since 1994, with ages ranging from 16 to 82.

To learn more, there is a video introduction, sample course and faculty listings, and a downloadable PDF application form on our website at http://zcommunications.org/zmi/zmi.htm.

POLITICAL COURSES INCLUDE: principles of workplace democracy, foreign policy, ecology, political science, queer theory, women and revolution, labor, race, history, vision and strategy for a participatory society, and more.

MEDIA COURSES INCLUDE: analysis of mainstream media; starting a media project (newspaper, radio, video, magazine, Internet, organizing); challenges of alternative media; media activism; video activism; and more.

SKILLS COURSES INCLUDE: finances, promotion, fundraising, design, production, promotion, editing, facilitating meetings, writing for revolution, research and investigation techniques, political theater workshop, and more.

PAST FACULTY HAVE INCLUDED: Michael Albert, Jessica Azulay, David Barsamian, Chip Berlet, Michael Bronski, Leslie Cagan, Noam Chomsky, Rosa Clemente, Ron Daniels, Brian Dominick, Andy Dunn, Amy Goodman, Andrej Grubacic, Mandisi Majavu, Cynthia Peters, Justin Podur, Charlotte Ryan, Lydia Sargent, Stephen R. Shalom, Chris Spannos, Brian Tokar, and more.

You can apply by printing out and filling in the PDF application form from our website and sending it back to us. Alternatively, you can just answer the questions (posted at the bottom of this email) and respond to us at zmag@zmag.org. The fee is $1,200, which includes room, board, course materials, etc. A limited number of partial scholarships are available. You do not send in any payment with your application, but will be notified after the deadline as to the status of your application and what steps to follow from there. SPACE IS LIMITED so be sure to send your application by February 12.

You can contact us via mail at ZMI, 18 Millfield Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543; fax 508-457-0626; phone 508-548-9063; and email zmag@zmag.org.

Below is the text of the requested information from the ZMI 2010 application form:

NAME

ADDRESS

CITY

STATE/PROV

ZIP/PC

COUNTRY

PHONE

EMAIL

GENDER

AGE

ETHNIC GROUP

MAIN INTEREST (eg, print, organizing, culture, politics, audio, video, film, Internet, skills, other)

POLITICAL BACKGROUND

MEDIA BACKGROUND

SKILLS

WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO GET OUT OF ZMI

The fee for room (two to a room), board, computer use, study materials, and classes is $1,200. There are limited small scholarships. If you need one, please explain, then enter the amount you think you can pay below.

I CAN PAY THE FULL AMOUNT $________; OR I CAN PAY $ _________

Send application (do not send any payment with your application) to ZMI, 18 Millfield Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543; fax: 508-457-0626; email: zmag@zmag.org; online forms also available (http://zcommunications.org/zmi/zmi.htm)

Z Media Institute 2010 is scheduled for June 6-14. Apply by February 12 as space is limited.

Friday, January 22, 2010

SHORT-TERM TRAVEL GRANTS (STG) PROGRAM

2010-2011 FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY

SHORT-TERM TRAVEL GRANTS (STG) PROGRAM

IREX is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2010-2011 Short-Term Travel Grants (STG) Program

STG provides fellowships to US scholars and professionals to engage in up to eight weeks of overseas research on contemporary political, economic, historical, or cultural developments relevant to US foreign policy.

The STG application is now available online at:

http://www.irex.org/programs/us_scholars/uss_info.asp

Completed applications are due no later than 5 pm EST on February 2, 2010.

Postdoctoral Scholars and Professionals with advanced degrees are eligible to apply for the STG Program.

In addition to the pre-departure logistic support provided by IREX staff, the Short-Term Travel Grant also provides:

• International coach class roundtrip transportation

• A monthly allowance for housing and living expenses

• Travel visas

• Emergency evacuation insurance

• Field office support

Questions may be addressed to the STG Program Staff at stg@irex.org or by telephone at 202-628-8188.

Countries Eligible for Research:

Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan

STG is funded by the United States Department of State Title VIII Program

Monday, January 18, 2010

Human Rights Internship Opportunity

Looking for an internship in human rights?

The International Service for Human Rights is seeking interns to observe and learn about both the United Nations (UN) human rights system and the international human rights non-governmental community through full- and part-time internships from 3 - 6 months at the Geneva, Switzerland, Office of the International Service for Human Rights (ISHR).

Deadlines vary by internship.

Learn more at: http://www.comminit.com/en/node/297464/348

Tuesday Haiti events

Tuesday, January 19, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Driscoll Gallery

“Haiti: Understanding and Reaching Out” a panel discussion and conversation.
Speakers will be: Prof. Lynn Holland (JKSIS), Figaro Joseph (Haitian graduate student at JKSIS), and Fr. Ed Morgan (co-founder Colorado Haiti Project). They will address the political history of Haiti, provide a Haitian native’s view of the country and current situation, as well as the perspective of an American who has done a lot of “on-the-ground” service in the country.

Tuesday, January 19, 8:15 – 9:00 pm
Driscoll Gallery

Following the panel discussion will be a memorial/vigil (also in the Gallery), honoring those who have died and praying for those who remain, those who are working at rebuilding, and for the future of the country.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Amazing Job Opportunity in Denver!!!

Position: Senior Editor for the American Water Works Association

If you join us at the American Water Works Association (AWWA), the authoritative resource on safe water, you will be part of a team that advances public health by serving the drinking water industry. Located next to beautiful Marston Reservoir in Denver, Colorado, we're one of the world's leading providers of technical and educational resources to the water industry.

We rely on this position to:
1. Oversee work of freelance editors, production editors, proofreaders, and technical/graphic artists. Coordinate workflow among these positions for each issue.
2. Edit peer-reviewed articles and/or news department as assigned for maximum readability, clarity, syntax and conformance with Journal style.
3. Review and approve editing and proofreading of galleys.
4. Modify articles to conform to layout.
5. Communicate with authors as needed; incorporate author alterations on galleys.
6. Proofread page proofs against galley corrections.
7. Check and approve layouts, page proofs, and bluelines.
8. Proof, compile corrections for, and approve technical art in the issue.
9. Write photo captions for features and news departments as needed.
10. Meet monthly deadlines.
11. Write/edit copy for news departments as assigned by editor.
12. Write staff-generated copy as assigned.
13. Conduct interviews for publication as assigned.
14. Provide copy for Table of Contents for each issue.
15. Provide on-line files for news copy produced by this position. Proof and approve on-line copy produced by this position for each issue.
16. Serve as project manager for year-end subject and author indexes.
17. Assist Journal Editor, as necessary.
18. Work additional hours as required.

Qualifications for this position include a bachelor’s degree in English, Mass Communication, Journalism, or a related field and five years worth of publishing experience.

Compensation for this position is anticipated to be between $4,000 and $4,300 per month. This position will be eligible to participate in our highly competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term and long term disability insurance, various paid time off benefits including vacation and sick leave, and a 403(b) plan with generous company match. Additionally, AWWA provides on-site flu vaccination (including access for family members), on-site consultation with a Certified Financial Planner, and a host of other opportunities to enhance one’s health and work/life balance.

More information about our association is available at www.awwa.org. As an employer dedicated to affirmative action and equal employment opportunity, minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

For immediate consideration please e-mail a resume in Word format, along with compensation requirements, to resume@awwa.org and include Sr. Editor in the subject line.

Help Haiti!

The strong 7.3 earthquake that rocked Haiti has left this impoverished nation in a state of ruin.

Nearly every building over one-story has collapsed. The Presidential Palace has collapsed. Schools have fallen, hospitals have fallen, and hotels have fallen. The ministries of finance and other depart-ments, Supreme Court, and Parliament have all collapsed as well.

This strong earthquake and its 20+ aftershocks have pounded Haiti and destroyed many of the sus-tainable development projects run by grassroots groups that are partnering with the Lambi Fund of Haiti. Here are our plans for helping communities recover:

The Lambi Fund of Haiti is not a first responder, but a second responder meaning Lambi Fund will be there to help Haiti rebuild long after the relief service providers leave.

Help members of peasant groups get food and essentials for their families to re-establish their lives.

Help Lambi Fund field staff replace their belongings (food, clothing, furniture) that were lost in the quake. The sooner we help them get back on their feet, the sooner they can help peasant communities rebuild.

Recapitalize micro–credit funds run by peasant organizations so that people can replenish and continue their small businesses.

Rebuild grain mills, sugar cane mills and other economic development community enterprises lost in the earthquake. These buildings are the centers of communities’ economic livelihoods.

Repair rainwater cisterns so people will have a supply of safe drinking water.
Help peasant organizations buy goats, pigs, and chickens to replenish livestock. A few animals will quickly reproduce and provide offspring for animal husbandry projects.

To help our Haitian neighbors, donate at www.lambifund.org
Lambi Fund of Haiti
PO Box 18955
Washington DC 20036
(202)-833-3713
email info@lambifund.org
Supporting economic justice, democracy and sustainable development in Haiti

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Legal and Legislative Internships at Colorado's Capitol

The Internships That Matter!
Law Week Colorado, Colorado's newspaper for lawyers, and State Bill Colorado, an electronic legislative news service, again this spring are offering journalism, communication and political science students the opportunity to help write the first draft of history from the corridors of power.

Writing & Reporting, Both Individual and Team:
Students assigned to State Bill (legislative) and Law Week (legal) will be asked to write one to three stories a week, often on breaking issues, and they will contribute to a semester-long team project that's focused on a single in-depth issue.

Photos & Videos:
Law Week and State Bill reporters will be assigned photo and video equipment. In addition, they will be trained (and expected) to use them as part of their coverage efforts.

Computer-Assisted Reporting:
State Bill and Law Week have a history of doing computer-assisted reporting projects. Students will be expected to gather data from disparate sources that they then will use in their reporting efforts.

Expanded Media Coverage:
Courts coverage for Law Week typically requires additional permissions from judicial officials. Students assigned to Law Week will be expected to complete the necessary paperwork to gain these permissions, and they then will provide video and photographic coverage of the trials for which they requested permissions.

Locally Focused Coverage:
While the State Bill website covers legislative news from a statewide perspective, we partner with local media (at no charge to them) to provide news stories that are tailored to local concerns. Each State Bill reporter will be assigned to a local news organization, and they will work with local editors to generate, refine and execute story ideas.

PLEASE NOTE: Law Week and State Bill will only accept interns who are receiving relevant student credit. There is no pay, but ordinary expenses will be reimbursed.


To apply, or for more information, please fill out this short questionnaire:

Circuit Media Spring 2010 Interns
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB229FYBQZVME

Don Knox
State Bill Colorado
571 Logan St.
Denver, Colorado 80203
303-292-1212
editor@circuitmedia.com

Miryam Brand Holocaust Film Project

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Institute of International Education Internship

We are in the process of interviewing for several intern positions, the first of which is an internship in our Educational Services department, assisting with the Fulbright seminar to be held here in March. The complete job description is below. This internship is available immediately so if you’re interested, please respond to Emily Bosio, the Educational Services Manager (ebosio@iie.org).

The other internships and volunteer positions will be posted on our website (www.rockymountainiie.org) so please keep checking for future opportunities.

Employer: Institute of International Education

www.RockyMountainIIE.org

Job Title: Educational Services Intern

Time Requirements: 15 hours/week

Desired Start Date: As soon as possible through spring 2010

Brief Description of Position: The internship in Educational Services involves several major tasks including assistance with coordinating administration of the Foreign Fulbright program and Educational Services projects related to study abroad and international education and scholarship administration.

Responsibilities:

Fulbright Program – Assist with the day to day coordination of the foreign Fulbright program for over 450 students in 16 states who are currently working on either undergraduate, Masters or PhD programs. Duties may include: working in student services database, correspondence with students, filing and archive maintenance, insurance documentation, review of academic progress and transcripts, processing departures and other duties as assigned.

Fulbright Enrichment Seminar – Work closely with IIE staff to coordinate and execute a 4 day enrichment seminar for 150 first year foreign Fulbright students in Denver, Colorado in March 11-14, 2010. This involves event planning, coordination of invitations’ for guests speakers, attendees and other programming related to this event with hotel or cultural contacts.

Assist with other Educational Services and IIE Rocky Mountain Regional Center projects as assigned based on personal interests related to international education or scholarship administration.

Knowledge and Skills: A qualified candidate will have strong written skills, preferably studying international relations, sociology, political science, international service, non-profit studies or other related fields. Creativity, attention to detail, strong verbal communication skills, motivation, and willingness to learn are a must. Proficient computer skills in Word and Excel are preferred.

Benefits: It’s preferred that this internship be taken for credit as part of a degree program. IIE offers interns transportation / parking reimbursement for travel to our office in addition to a complimentary IIE annual membership with free attendance to all IIE events.

To apply for this internship, please send resume and letter of interest along with availability to Emily Bosio at ebosio@iie.org. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Monday, January 4, 2010

Welcome Back!

Hello IIC'ers! I hope that everyone had a wonderful winter break and that you all are ready to jump into the new quarter. The IIC Program, JKSIS, and other campus organizations have a wide variety of activities and seminars planned for the next several weeks. Please check the calendar posted above for dates, times, and brief descriptions of these events. Throughout the quarter, I will also post job and internship opportunities, detailed descriptions of campus and community activities, and IIC Program news to this blog.

This blog is a forum for all IIC students, so feel free to post anything that you believe will be useful or interesting to the IIC community. If you would like to become a contributor, please contact me, Jenny Herron, at jenny.a.herron@gmail.com.

Good luck, and enjoy your first week back!