CESNA at VCU: 2010

Thursday

Waiting for Superman

A documentary about the public school system in America will open in Richmond next week. Waiting for Superman will open on Friday, October 15 at the Westhampton Cinema on Grove Ave. Showtimes are still to be released. This movie will hopefully inspire and foster discussion among all CLED students.

Wednesday

Stop Lying! with James Loewen

Come see "STOP LYING" with James Loewen in Oliver Hall

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Oliver Hall 4084B

5-7 PM

Author of

"Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your High School History Textbook Got Wrong"
"Lies Across America: What Our Historic Sites Get Wrong
"Teaching What Really Happened"
"Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism:

Sponsored by: The Virginia Center for the Teaching of Internationa Studies & Richmond Teachers for Social Justice

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Virginia hosts NAMIWalks Virginia

Join NAMIWalks Virginia- Changing Minds...One Step At A Time!
Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Innsbrook

NAMI is welcoming volunteers! Plenty of opportunities available:

1. Walk morning set up
2. Directing traffic for parking
3. Directing Walkers on course
4. Walk Finish “cheering section” (this is something new we are trying to do so I would LOVE to have a decent sized group help out with this!)
5. Handing out water to finishers

They are also looking for people with any special talents i.e photographers, videographers, musicians to play acoustic guitar on the course (the VCU pep band will also be playing along the course!)

To register or for more information please visit: www.nami.org/namiwalks/VA

Celebrate Careers in Student Affairs Month this October

Careers in Student Affairs Month Program Format and Publicity Suggestions

Ask student affairs colleagues to nominate students who they believe would contribute to the future of the profession. Invite them, and any other interested students, to an event (i.e., a reception, panel discussion, brown bag lunch event, etc.).
Provide buttons for all student affairs colleagues to wear during Careers in Student Affairs Month to encourage questions about the profession (i.e., an “Ask Me About My Job” button).
Offer opportunities for students to do job shadowing with student affairs professionals.
Write an article in the student newspaper about student affairs as a profession and the career tracks of outstanding professionals on your campus.
Hang a banner on campus announcing that it is Careers in Student Affairs Month and have an office designated that students can drop by to pick up packets of information.
Have the president of the university/college declare Careers in Student Affairs Month.
Develop a recognition program for students working in student affairs offices.
Set up an information booth in a high-traffic area, with information about the Oshkosh, NACA, ACPA, and NASPA job placement opportunities.
Conduct ongoing meetings with students who want to go into student affairs and provide professional development workshops (i.e., career options, resume building, managing job placement exchanges, researching graduate programs, etc.).
Encourage faculty who teach in related higher education masters programs to do outreach to undergraduate students who may have an interest in student affairs.
Create informational bulletin boards or flyers in high student traffic areas.

September 2010
Dear Student Affairs Colleague,

For the month of October, we have a unique opportunity to invest in the future of our profession by celebrating Careers in Student Affairs Month (CSAM). Organized originally to last just a week, this celebration of our profession of student affairs has been extended to a month to bring full attention to one of the most meaningful professions available.
As you know, a career in student affairs is an unknown option to students as they enter college. It is not until they experience exciting learning opportunities organized by student affairs staff and get to know the diverse and gifted persons who comprise our profession that they consider whether the field might have promise for them personally. But this consideration cannot be left to happen by accident. Each of us has the responsibility to seek out the most promising leaders at our campuses to talk with them about investigating student affairs as a potentially viable and rewarding career for them. Each year at commencement, my university honors the two outstanding graduating seniors, selected by a committee of faculty, staff, and students. I am so proud that for each of the last three years, one of the two outstanding undergraduate students has announced his or her plans to enter a masters’ program in student affairs.
CSAM has been organized to encourage just these kinds of outstanding student leaders to begin thinking about working in student affairs. Attached to this letter are some ideas on the types of programs and the topics that have been organized at other colleges and universities. These suggestions require some energy, but little to no budget. They are an investment of time that will prove valuable to the vitality of our profession. Many more ideas can be found on the new CSAM website at www.naspa.org/career/csam/10. These pages serve as a resource for both students and administrators to increase awareness and appreciation for the field of student affairs. Information on the website includes what student affairs is, how CSAM 2010 is being celebrated, an insider's look into the profession, and resources specific for administrators.

I hope that you will find time to host some of these activities during the month of October and promote Careers in Student Affairs Month. If each student affairs professional could commit to one organized activity, and could commit to encouraging one outstanding student leader to attend, our collective actions could have a major impact. Please let the NASPA office know if you are planning an event by emailing staff member Nathan Victoria at nvictoria@naspa.org. Also, remember that NUFP applications are due September 30, and NASPA does have an undergraduate membership if you know students who are already committed to a career in student affairs. More information about these opportunities can be found at www.naspa.org/programs/nufp and www.naspa.org/membership/undergrad.cfm respectively.
I wish you well in your CSAM activities. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Griego
NASPA President

Sunday

Free Women’s Self Defense Seminar

Saturday, October 16, 12:00 Noon

Richmond Athletic Club

4700 Thalbro St.

Ladies, interested in the martial arts or just in simple, useful self defense? Come to our free seminar on Saturday, October 16th at 12 Noon. This is a 1.5 hour seminar that will not only give you a taste of the martial arts, but also teach you valuable techniques that one day might come in very handy! Ages 13 and up. Minors must be signed in by parent.

For more information call 804-912-0411 or visit www.commonwealthTSD.com

Member of the World Tang Soo Do Association. www.wtsda.com

CommonwealthTSD@gmail.com

Thank you to Brent Lacy for the information!

Workshops for CLED Students

Here are some potential workshops for CLED students. Click on the links for more information.

Potential Workshops in VA:

Coalition Building
November 4, 2010 (Richmond)

Conflict Resolution
October 21, 2010 (Hampton) October 28, 2010 (Charlottesville)

Culturally Competent Professional
December 9, 2010 (Richmond)

Engaging The Heart
November 9, 2010 (Charlottesville)

Everything You Should Know ABout Teen Culture
October 13, 2010 (Richmond) October 14, 2010 (Charlottesville)

Identifying the Potential in Youth
October 29, 2010 (Richmond)

Program Sustainability (Through Goal Achievement)
October 22, 2010 (Richmond)

Program Sustainability Through Effective Communication to Stakeholders & Decision Makers
October 26, 2010 (Richmond)

Working With At-Risk Youth
October 19, 2010 (Roanoke) October 27, 2010 (Richmond)

HandsOn Day - Volunteer Opportunity

CALLING ALL CAPTAINS!

SAVE THE DATE!

HandsOn Day is Saturday, October 16, 2010!

http://www.handsongr.org/AboutUs/index.php/HOGRday.html

The third annual HandsOn Day is Saturday, October 16, 2010. On this one monumental day, you'll join hundreds of other volunteers by lending your HANDS ON support to improve Greater Richmond. Friends, neighbors, and families will come together and GIVE A DAY to transform our community by volunteering at 1 of 40+ nonprofits, schools, and parks. Activities will include park clean-up and restoration, housing rehab for elderly and disabled individuals, arts and crafts with seniors and children, dog rescue support, and many other projects to meet a variety of needs and interests.
HandsOn Greater Richmond needs YOU to make this day successful!

Each HandsOn Day project will have at least one Project Captain. What's a Project Captain? Essentially, they are the team’s host for the event. They set the tone, introduce people to HandsOn Greater Richmond and the nonprofit partner, and ensure a successful volunteer experience. It is the Project Captain's role to help the volunteers VOLUNTEER and have fun!

Registering to be a Project Captain is fast and easy:
1.      Register to serve as a HandsOn Greater Richmond Day Project Captain.
2.      Register for one of the upcoming Project Captain orientation sessions.
3.      Have fun with your volunteer team on October 16th while making a difference for our community!

HandsOn will do the rest, from coordinating the project, to recruiting the volunteers, to making sure your team has the supplies it needs to get the job done!

Project Captain Perks :
·        A warm and fuzzy feeling of giving back to the community
·        A resume-building leadership experience
·        Exposure of your civic group or organization: If you recruit 5+ Project Captains or 25+ volunteers, your organization will be recognized as a HandsOn Service Partner: you will receive recognition at our Kick - off event and will be able to have promotional material either as bag stuffers or at the Service partners table.

So what are you waiting for? GET HANDS ON and sign up to be a Project Captain! Starting on July 6, 2010, you may sign up to lead a project online at HandsOn Day/Project Captains.
Have questions? Want a reminder? Email a member of the HandsOn Day Project Captain Committee at projectcaptain@handsongr.org.