Weekly Roundup - Feb. 19
Participate in cultural graduation, enhance your leadership skills at Leadership LOGIC or Leadershape, or discover a new opportunity in this week's roundup of Center, campus, and community events and opportunities.
Upcoming Center Programs
Participate in Cultural Graduation
The Center for Leadership & Social Change, in partnership with the Center for Academic Retention & Enhancement (CARE), Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Government Association and University Housing, is proud to host Florida State University's cultural graduation ceremony, V-rak-ke-ce-tv.
The name "V-rak-ke-ce-tv" is the Seminole Creek phrase meaning "to honor" as we seek to honor students' accomplishments through their journey, honor their families and friends for their continued support, and honor what it truly means to be a Seminole.
Students who will graduate in the spring and summer semesters are eligible to participate in the ceremony to be held May 2 at 6 p.m.
The ceremony has a limited number of seats, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis until filled.
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PeaceJam FSU Service Fair
Feb. 20, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
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Come learn about some of the service events and programs PeaceJam is affiliated with and connect with other campus organizations to enhance your service journey at FSU.
Apply for LeaderShape
LeaderShape® at Florida State University hosts a session of the Institute which challenges participants to lead with integrity while working toward a vision grounded in their deepest values. Participants explore not only what they want to do, but also who they want to be. During the week, participants will have an opportunity to meet and work with more than 130 students from diverse backgrounds, as well as create a personal vision—an individual commitment to creating a positive change in the world. The Institute is designed to provide an environment that encourages personal leadership development.
The 2019 Institute will be held Monday, May 6 - Saturday, May 11, with an additional session for members of Greek Life May 13-18. Applications for both sessions are due by Feb. 26 at 11:59 p.m.
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Apply for Leadership LOGIC
Leadership Learning in the Outdoors for Group and Individual Change, better known as Leadership LOGIC, is a two-day overnight leadership development program at no cost to students. Specifically, LOGIC caters to FSU students who have not participated in a leadership development program before. Not only do participants learn about leadership development, but they also meet fellow FSU students and participate in engaging activities. Weather permitting, the group will spend most of the weekend outside in hands-on exercises that apply leadership theories.
Priority registration for the March 1-2 session is due by Feb. 22.
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Volunteer on Engage TLH Trips
EngageTLH allows students to get involved in regular or one-time service in the Tallahassee community, with different projects to choose from almost daily. EngageTLH service projects are offered at a variety of non-profit agencies at different days and times each week. Participants can sign up online to go on a service trip with EngageTLH as early as one week in advance and up to the day before the project. Space is limited, and the center provides transportation to and from the service site.
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REGISTER FOR SPRING SJAT SESSIONS
The mission of the Social Justice Ally Training program is to educate members of the Florida State community about issues related to social justice in order to develop allies who will promote an equitable and inclusive environment and serve as social change agents in a diverse and global society.
Individuals who register must be able to attend both days of a Social Justice Ally Training session. Registration is required for all training. In order to provide the highest quality training, registration is limited to 15 people.
Sessions will be held:
- Feb. 21 & Feb. 26 - DSC 2201/2202
- Mar. 4 & Mar. 8, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - DSC 2201
- Apr. 3 & Apr. 8, 1 - 4:30 p.m. - DSC 2208
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Did you love your experience with Social Justice Ally Training? Would you like to share it with others? Then attend a train-the-trainer session to become an SJAT facilitator.
The spring session will be held March 29th, 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in DSC 2201.
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Campus Opportunities
BSU Presents Black History Month: Around the World and Black
In honor of Black History Month, the Black Student Union has created a dynamic month of events that celebrate and honor the many achievements and contributions made by African-Americans to the economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development of the U.S.
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Sustainability Involvement Fair
The Office of Student Sustainability is hosting an involvement fair on Feb. 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Landis Green. The event is for students interested in getting involved with sustainability initiatives on campus to learn more about many on-campus organizations and student sustainability efforts. In addition, it will also include refreshments, games, and much more.
Environmental Justice Lecture with Dr. Robert Bullard
Wednesday, March 6
Doors 6 p.m. | Event 7 p.m.
Ruby Diamond Concert Hall
Free and Open to the Public
Often described as the ‘Father of Environmental Justice,’ Dr. Robert Bullard is the distinguished Professor of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy at Texas Southern University, the co-founder of the HBCU Climate Change Consortium, and an award winning author of 18 books in areas of race, equity, and environmental justice.
In this lecture, "Building Just and Sustainable Communities in the Era of Climate Change," Dr. Bullard will discuss the intersectionality of social justice, the environment, human health, racial equity, and urban planning. He will emphasize the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and civic engagement in our communities for equitable solutions.
The first 100 FSU students to arrive will receive a free copy of “The Wrong Complexion for Protection.” Dr. Bullard will be autographing his book after his lecture. Additional copies will be available for purchase.
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Florida State Law's Summer for Undergraduates Program
Florida State University College of Law’s 2019 Donald J. Weidner Summer for Undergraduates Program is currently accepting applications for this year’s ABA award-winning four-week summer law program that provides students with an in-depth look at law school and the legal profession. Sixty students from across the country will be invited to participate in our 2019 program which will take place at the FSU College of Law in Tallahassee from June 12-July 10th. The application deadline is April 1st, however, students are encouraged to apply early as admission is on a rolling basis beginning January.
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SEMINOLE ORGANIC GARDEN WORKDAYS
Sustainable campus wants to help you learn the ins and outs of gardening! Growing your own food using sustainable methods lowers your carbon footprint significantly, and you get to eat healthy, organic produce. Get involved by coming to their bi-weekly workdays.
Workdays:
- Every Monday 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Every Thursday 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Food Recovery Network Spring Schedule
The Food Recovery Network at FSU fights food waste and hunger by recovering perishable items and donating it to people in need. FRN will be recovering food from Figg Dining Hall every Monday-Thursday from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Students interested in volunteering with FRN should sign-up for the dates and times they are available.
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Community Opportunities
join bike and build on a trip to address affordable housing
Bike & Build still has spots available on all of their 2019 cross country cycling trips that benefit affordable housing. The trips take place in the summer and volunteers raise money and bike across the country while educating communities about the issue of affordable housing and stopping to work hands-on on affordable build sites. Prior to the trip, riders will engage in curriculum in which they learn about current issues regarding affordable housing and speak with affected members of their communities, enabling them to engage with others they meet on their trip and beyond.
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2019 Florida Student Leadership Forum
The 2019 Florida Student Leadership Forum on Faith and Values gathers together college students from across Florida and brings them together for a weekend of leadership development. The forum will begin Friday, March 1st, 2019 and will conclude Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 at noon. Over the course of the weekend students will hear from community leaders, learn about servant leadership, and most importantly be challenged to implement better leadership practices into their lives. The main feature of the forum will be the opportunity for students to hear from and spend time with leaders from business, government, sports, and the arts to hear their successes and failures, their values, and how they apply their faith to their lives and their work. Previous years participants have included: Governor Jeb Bush; Governor Lawton Chiles; Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp; Lt. Governor Toni Jennings; Lt. Governor Frank Brogan; State Sen. Tony Hill; State Representative Tee Holloway; State Senator Dennis Baxley and other leaders from government and business in Florida. The cost per student is will be $425 and will include meals, lodging and program fees.
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Join Garden Club
The Hartsfield Garden Club seeks student volunteers every Thursday from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. at Hartsfield Elementary. Volunteers will join a team that is working with students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade to help them plan, plant, weed, water, harvest the school gardens. Volunteers will also keep a journal and start a blog about the Hartsfield Gardens. For more information on volunteering contact Marie-Claire Leman at 850-728-7514 or marieclaireleman@gmail.com.
Special Olympics Florida seeks Volunteers
Special Olympics Florida and FSU Outreach are seeking student volunteers for weekly and single event positions. Special Olympics Florida provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people with intellectual disabilities who wish to participate. This helps people with intellectual disabilities participate as productive and respected members of society at large, by offering them a fair opportunity to develop and demonstrate their skills and talents through sports training and competition, and by increasing the public’s awareness of their capabilities and needs. Any student interested in volunteering should contact County Director for Special Olympics Florida-Leon County Bridget Hawk at 850-597-9265 or bridgethawk@sofl.org.
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Scholarships, Jobs, and Internships
FSU Black Alumni Scholarships
The Florida State University National Black Alumni Inc. promotes and supports the academic achievement and excellence of Black students at FSU. Consequently, the FSU Black Alumni Scholarship Fund was established in the FSU Foundation to provide financial assistance to minority students of African descent.
During the 2019-2020 academic school year, the FSU Black Alumni will award $500 scholarships to three deserving students. One scholarship will be awarded in honor of Maxwell Courtney, the first Black undergraduate student to attend and graduate from FSU; one will be awarded in honor of Dr. William R. Jones, founder and first director of the FSU Black Studies Program; and one is specifically designated for a student who is involved in International Programs or plans to study abroad. Additionally, the FSU Black Alumni will award one $1,000 Byrnes Guillaume Esq. Scholarship to a Black student of Caribbean descent (born in a Caribbean island/country or first generation American with parent(s) born in a Caribbean Island).
Completed applications must be submitted to the FSU Black Alumni Scholarship Committee by March 5 at 11:59 p.m.
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Newman Civic Fellowship
The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who are changemakers and public problem-solvers at Campus Compact member institutions. Fellows are nominated by their president or chancellor on the basis of their potential for public leadership.
Through the fellowship, Campus Compact provides students with training and resources that nurture their assets and passions and help them develop strategies for social change. The yearlong program, named for Campus Compact founder Frank Newman, includes virtual learning opportunities and networking as part of a national network of engaged student leaders and an optional in-person convening.
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Internship Opportunity with Impact & Environment Florida
Impact is hiring interns to work on Environment Florida's 100% Tallahassee campaign for the Spring 2019 semester. The internship is a part-time (10-20 hours a week), unpaid position in Tallahassee across three college campuses. For a place that's called the Sunshine State, it's disappointing that so little of our energy needs are met by renewable sources like solar energy. Our health, our climate, and the beautiful places we love are all at risk because of our continued dependence on oil, gas, and coal. That's why Impact is working with Environment Florida to get local commitments towards a cleaner, greener future with the 100% Tallahassee campaign. 100% Tallahassee aims to get commitments from Florida State University, Tallahassee Community College, Florida A&M University, and the city of Tallahassee to commit to running on 100% renewable energy by 2050. Impact interns will take part in campaign organizing to educate the public on the importance of transitioning to clean energy, gain media attention for the campaign, engage stakeholders in the issue, and ultimately get concrete commitments.
- Grassroots Intern: Grassroots organizing is the main tactic for this campaign. Intern responsibilities will include recruiting volunteers to collect petitions, educating fellow students faculty, and alumni about the campaign, and ensuring that campaign events are well-attended and run smoothly.
- Media and Journalism Intern: The Media and Journalism Intern will help the campaign get earned and opinion media attention. This includes writing and submitting Letters to the Editor, co-authoring an Op-Ed, creating written social media content, and reaching out to local media to cover our campaign events.
- Communications and Graphic Design Intern: The Communications and Graphic Design Intern will assist with creating engaging visuals for the campaign, and keeping volunteers and coalition partners up-to-date with the campaign. This includes designing e-newsletters, flyers for recruitment, campaign stickers and apparel, and props for photo petitions or events.
- Partnerships Intern: The Partnerships Intern will assist in having student organizations, local businesses, and elected officials to partner on the 100% Tallahassee campaign. This includes meeting with organizations, finding keynote speakers for events, and having them join a sign-on letter in support of the campaign.
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Knight Foundation Seeks Summer Interns
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is mission driven and results oriented, established by its founders to support informed and engaged communities. They value innovation and initiative, teamwork and transparency, all toward achieving positive impact and progress in their field of work. They take their core beliefs from the life and work of the Knight brothers and express them this way:
- We believe in freedom of expression and in the values expressed in the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
- We believe that quality information is essential for individuals and communities to make their own best choices, and that journalism plays a critical role in that democratic process.
- We believe in equitable, inclusive and participatory communities.
The Knight Foundation is seeking paid summer interns with vision, tenacity, courage, know-how and a commitment to discovery who will tackle substantive projects in journalism, media technology, arts, civic engagement or administration. Selected interns will spend 10 weeks (typically June 3 to Aug. 9) in Miami, with a select opportunity available within our communities and national initiatives program in one of our other resident communities, in Akron, Ohio. Note that the Knight Foundation cannot pay for housing or relocation costs related to the internship placement. Submit your resume or C.V. and a cover letter, not to exceed two pages, to internship@knightfoundation.org.
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Blue Mission seeks volunteers
BLUE Missions is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting families in rural communities with access to clean water and sanitation. They facilitate service trips for student and non-student volunteers where they live and work alongside locals to help in the construction of various projects in the Dominican Republic. Applications are open for spring break and summer trips. Each volunteer must commit to fundraising a $500 Community Contribution Fee requirement, and will be charged the remaining balance if the volunteer raises less than the $500 amount. Transportation, food, leadership, accommodations, travel insurance, and airfare are included in the overall price for the trip. For more information on application requirements, application due dates, trip times, and cost breakdowns visit the link below.
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Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice
The Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center hires and trains organizers to build organizations that have successfully addressed issues including:
- Plugging the school-to-prison pipeline
- Reining in predatory lending practices
- Expanding access to primary health and dental care
- Prioritizing funding for affordable housing and job training
- Fighting for immigrants' rights
- Police accountability
Florida positions start Aug. 12, 2019 in St. Petersburg, Tampa, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Daytona Beach and Fort Myers.
Starting salary $38,000/year plus benefits.
Although it may be helpful, no prior organizing experience is necessary. Fluent Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.
To find out more about DART or to apply, visit www.thedartcenter.org. Still have questions? Contact Hannah Wittmer at hannah@thedartcenter.org or (202) 841-0353.