Take a study break and apply to become an SEC Ambassador or attend a Florida State Alternative Breaks info session! Find more details about these and and other opportunities at the Center for Leadership & Social Change, on campus, and around the community in this week's roundup.

Upcoming Center Programs

FSAB Information Session

Monday, October 22

4:30 p.m. - 5:30p.m.

Join us in DSC 1006 to learn about the Florida State Alternative Break experience, including individual trips and the issues they will address. FSAB is a series of immersive service trips directed toward sustainable social change.

BECOME A SEC AMBASSADOR

Students are encouraged to become a mentor for African-American and Latino youth as an SEC Ambassador. Participants will mentor youth from kindergarten through high school. Applications for the SEC Ambassadors program are due on Oct. 22 at 5 p.m. For more information and to apply, contact Darrell Feagin at (850) 644-1881 or dfeagin@fsu.edu.

HONOR FACULTY WITH TRANSFORMATION THROUGH TEACHING

Have you ever had a faculty member transform your life? Did a professor influence you inside and outside the classroom? Which professor encouraged you to be authentic to your own individuality, thoughts or passion? Transformation Through Teaching is a program established through the Spiritual Life Project to honor full-time faculty that have had an intellectual, inspirational, and integrative impact on the lives of their students.

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Book Stipend Award

Applications are now open for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Book Stipend Award. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for this award. Undergraduate applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and graduate applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. All applicants must plan to be enrolled full time at Florida State University for the subsequent academic year. Sixteen awards of $350 will be issued as a check or direct deposit during the fall semester of the following academic year.

To apply, students must provide a transcript, a letter of recommendation, and answer four essay questions. The application is only accepted online, and is due on Dec. 7.

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ATTEND Multicultural leadership SUMMIT

This year's MLS theme is "Like, Share, Retweet: Conversations Beyond Your Echo Chamber.” With this theme, we will focus on liberating ourselves from the polarizing effects of the bubble that can be your social echo chamber, while challenging perspectives through intentional conversations and developing skills that will lead to socially just action plans that go beyond a keyboard.

Multicultural Leadership Summit will take place on Jan. 25-26. Registration is free for Florida State students and is due by Nov. 28 at 5 p.m.

Organizers are also accepting program proposal submissions that relate to the conference theme, especially those that focus on interrupting complacency, constructing socially just action plans, and elevating communities. Successful proposals for the summit have included broader topics such as diversity, multiculturalism, social justice, leadership, service, and various intersecting identities (race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, gender, sexual orientation, access, class, ability, health, and more).

Presentation proposals are due Nov. 2 by 5 p.m.

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register for SJAT Training Sessions

SJAT educates 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. Fall 2018 sessions are listed below:

Oct. 7 & Oct. 11, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Oct. 19 & Oct. 23, 1 - 4:30 p.m.

Nov. 29 & Dec. 4, 1 - 4:30 p.m.

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REGISTER FOR FALL DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CERTIFICATE SESSIONS

The certificate creates an opportunity for faculty and staff to explore strategic areas around diversity and to learn more about the ways in which they can assist in creating a welcoming and inclusive campus for all. Upon completing all six classes and the required Theory to Action Project, submit the completion form to training@fsu.edu. By completing all the courses within the series, a participant can earn a Diversity & Inclusion Certificate of Completion. To register, visit hr.fsu.edu/train.

Core Session: Cultural Competence In Administration & Management 
Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. - Noon, Training Center

Core Session: Cultural Competence In Teaching & Research 
Friday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. - Noon, Training Center

Elective Sessions: (Three Required For Completion)
TBA throughout the semester

Campus Opportunities

Travel Abroad with Beyond Borders

Beyond Borders is a short-term cultural exchange program offering an alternative to traditional academic study abroad programs. Small groups of 10-12 FSU participants will welcome incoming international students from Jamaica or Germany on FSU’s campus. Then the FSU group will travel abroad, spending one week at the University of West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica during FSU Spring Break; or 3 weeks after the end of spring semester at Studentenwerk in Dresden, Germany, where they will be hosted by the same international students. Participants gain a rich understanding of the local cultures and make long-lasting connections through this immersive experience. Application deadlines for the Jamaica and Germany trips are Friday, Sept. 14 and Monday, Oct. 22, respectively.

For more information on either program, visit cge.fsu.edu/global-programs/beyond-borders

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Food Recovery Network Fall 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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LGBT Study

The FSU college of Medicine is seeking LGBTQ+ students from FSU to complete a brief online survey. The research is focusing on LGBTQ+ students’ comfort level using FSU’s healthcare services. The goal of this research is to identify any barriers to healthcare services that may currently be experienced by the LGBTQ+ student population.  All information that is collected from this study is STRICTLY confidential and any identifying information that is collected will be stored separately from survey responses. Participants who complete the online survey will have the option to enter into a raffle for one of five $100 Amazon gift cards upon completion of the study!

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Community Opportunities

SLEEP OUT 2018: WHERE ARE YOU SLEEPING TONIGHT?

Join CCYS, CESC and the Big Bend Homeless coalition on December 6, 2018 in downtown Lewis Park as they give up the comforts of home for one night to raise awareness and funding to support homeless services.

United Way of the Big Bend seeks volunteers

MathPals

MathPals mentors will be working one-on-one with students who are in need of extra help developing essential mathematical skills. Mentors are responsible for choosing the school and day that best fits their schedule, weekly reporting for one hour at the after school program, and utilizing UWBB and LSC District mathematical curriculum. Mentors receive mandatory training from UWBB and the LCS District upon entry. For more information and to apply contact Rebecca Weaver at rebecca@uwbb.org or 850-487-8091. 

ReadingPal

ReadingPal mentors are matched one-to-one with kindergarten, first, or second grade students. Mentors are responsible for choosing the school and day that best fits their schedule, weekly reporting for one hour at the after school program, presenting a new book to each student every week, and utilizing UWBB and LSC District curriculum. Mentors receive mandatory training from UWBB and the LCS District upon entry. For more information and to apply contact Rebecca Weaver at rebecca@uwbb.org or 850-487-8091. 

VITA Volunteer

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance volunteers will aid taxpayers in filing their taxes for the 2017-2018 tax season. Volunteers will receive training by an IRS certified agent, and will be equipped with all the knowledge necessary to confidently prepare taxes for fellow community residents. Scheduling is flexible so, volunteers are encouraged to create a schedule that works for them. For more information and to sign-up contact Rebecca Weaver at rebecca@uwbb.org or 850-487-8091. 

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

4-H Leon County seeks volunteers

Students are encouraged to attend a volunteer workshop for 4-H Leon County on Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. at 615 Paul Russell Rd. The workshop will allow volunteers the opportunity to become mentors for various Tallahassee youth development clubs including Leadership Council, Master Gardener, Engineering, Stitch Stars, Cooking, and Archery.

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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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Young People For Fellowship Seeks Fellows

The Young People For (YP4) Fellowship is a long-term leadership development program for people between the age of 18-27, that aims to identify, engage and empower those who are historically left out of the leadership development pipeline. Any young person passionate about making change on their campus or in their community is encouraged to apply. Throughout the one year Fellowship, Fellows are offered training and resources as they implement a self-designed community action plan called a Blueprint for Social Justice. The priority application deadline is Dec. 31 and the final application deadline is Jan. 31, 2019. For any questions regarding the Fellowship program, please contact: youngpeoplefor@pfaw.org.

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Apply for Impact America Positions

Impact America is encouraging seniors and recent graduates to apply for full-time positions within their nonprofit organization. Impact America provides an opportunity for individuals to engage with communities in need and make a real impact. AmeriCorps Member positions are available in Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Florida beginning in July 2019. A limited number of positions are also available starting in December 2018 or January 2019 in a variety of cities across Alabama (Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Huntsville, Mobile, and Montgomery), Tennessee (Memphis, Knoxville, Nashville, and Chattanooga), and South Carolina (Greenville and Spartanburg). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The deadline to apply for the Dec./Jan. start dates is Nov. 1. The priority deadline to apply for July start date is Nov. 28. Positions combine service with the following nationally unique initiatives:

• FocusFirst: a high-tech vision care initiative for preschoolers
• SaveFirst: a high-quality tax preparation initiative for low-income families
• SpeakFirst: a debate initiative for talented and motivated middle and high school students
• CollegeFirst: a Summer Advanced Placement Institute focused on math and science for high school students
• Stories from the Line: an initiative that navigates the complexities of poverty through the development of a series of short films.

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Register for the Diversity Virtual Career Fair

Students and alumni from all majors are invited to meet recruiters live online on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Diversity Virtual Career Fair. The fair will provide career opportunities in a wide range of industries including education, engineering, technology, business, and management.

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Coca-Cola Co. Dear Future Collegiate Challenge

As part of the Coca-Cola USA Dear Future Challenge, the National Collegiate Challenge is offering students ages 18 to 24 the chance to win a $30,000 grant. Applicants should respond to one of the community specific or national challenges, and summarize their ideas in 300 words or less. Students also have the option to include up to two photos or videos  to highlight more about themselves and their ideas. Applications are due by Oct. 15. Seventeen change makers will be chosen to receive a one-time, $30,000 grant to translate their vision into action. Upon selection, resources and mentorship will be provided to help bring a recipient's vision to life.

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Fellowship for Socially Engaged Art

A Blade of Grass provides resources to artists who demonstrate artistic excellence and serve as conduits for innovative social change. Selected fellows will receive $20,000 in minimally restricted support, comprehensive written field research reports that use action research methodology, and an expense-paid two-day orientation retreat in New York City where they engage with a cohort of peer artists and ABOG staff and board. Deadline is Nov. 16.

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Cat Family Records in search of Graphic Design Intern

Cat Family Records is looking for a graphic design intern for college credit. Their mission is to help independent artists thrive and promote community and social progress. They are seeking a graphic designer with a creative eye to design concert and festival flyers, album art, and merchandise. Deadline is Oct. 31.

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