December 2, 2011
The Newcomb News is a weekly listserv sent to all Tulane women
undergraduate students with information about upcoming events and
opportunities through both the Newcomb College Institute and other
organizations that are of interest. Be sure to follow us on
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In this Issue:
Newcomb College Institute-affiliated events:
1. Fridays at Newcomb: Felicia McCarren, "French hip hop: cultural politics and minority identities in la danse urbaine"
2. Funding for Spring Internships Now Available Through Newcomb
3. Student Leadership & Engagement Cluster Spring 2012 Internship- Apply today!
Other student-interest events:
1. Seniors: MATCH CORPS
2. IX Annual Tulane Undergraduate Conference on Latin America
3. Women as Change Agents Program
4. Spring 2012 CELT Informational Workshop Series on Student-Led Learning
Newcomb College Institute-affiliated events:
1.Fridays at Newcomb: Felicia McCarren, “French hip hop: cultural politics and minority identities in la danse urbaine”
Friday, December 2, 12 -1 pm, Anna Many Lounge, Caroline Richardson Building
For
more than two decades, le hip-hop has shown France’s “other” face:
danced by minorities associated with immigration and the suburbs, it has
channeled rage against racism and unequal opportunity and offered a
movement vocabulary for the expression of the multicultural difference
that challenges the universalist discourse of the Republic. Join us for
Dr. McCarren’s talk on her forthcoming book on the relations between
popular culture and concert dance in France. Lunch will be provided for
those staying for the talk. Email
nsp@tulane.edu with questions.
2. Funding for Spring Internships Now Available Through Newcomb
Deadline: Wednesday, December 7, 4 pm
Newcomb
College Institute is now accepting applications for funding internships
during the Spring semester. Funding for internships will give priority
to organizations in New Orleans who work primary with women. There are
several organizations that have been identified as featured, however, if
students already have an organization in mind, please feel free to
submit an application. Once your application is submitted, you will meet
with Sarah McAllister for an initial interview. The deadline for
application submission is Wednesday, December 7th by 4:00pm. To access the application, click
here or for questions, contact Sarah McAllister at
smcallis@tulane.edu.
3. Student Leadership & Engagement Cluster Spring 2012 Internship – Apply Today!
Application Deadline: Thursday, December 8
The Student Leadership & Engagement Cluster of the Newcomb College
Institute is currently seeking a student intern for the Spring 2012
semester. This intern will be an integral part of the Newcomb team,
helping to plan and implement co-curricular and leadership programs for
undergraduate women at Tulane University, as well as having the
opportunity to create their own unique event. The student will receive 3
credit hours for GESS 457. For more information and to apply, please
look at the
attached application form or email
cheaney@tulane.edu.
Other student-interest events:
1. IX Annual Tulane Undergraduate Conference on Latin America
Sat., Dec. 3, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Jones Hall, Rooms 102 and 108
The
Stone Center's annual TUCLA conference is an interdisciplinary
undergraduate symposium in which seniors from the Latin American Studies
core seminar present their original, individual research projects.
TUCLA was formally launched in Fall of 2003 as a means to provide Latin
American Studies undergraduates with an opportunity to present papers in
the style and atmosphere of an academic conference. The conference is
designed to enlist all of Tulane's Latin American Studies seniors in a
shared discussion of the region, its society and its cultures. Please
join us for the ninth annual conference this Saturday. This event is
free and open to the public. TUCLA is sponsored by the Stone
Center for Latin American Studies. For more information please contact
Edie Wolfe,
ewolfe@tulane.edu.
2. Seniors: MATCH CORPS
Recruitment
is currently under way for a great one-year fellowship in Boston for
students interested in tutoring and teaching at an inner-city
school. Typically after the year, fellows go on to top grad schools
or become full-time teachers in high-need schools. The MATCH Corps is a
one-year Urban Education fellowship program. It is possibly the most
competitive such program in the nation, more competitive than admission
to the Harvard Graduate School of Education or Teach for America.
Elite recent college graduates from excellent universities across the
country commit one year to public service in Boston. They are assigned
6-7 MATCH students at the beginning of the year, with whom they work in
small group or 1-on-1 tutorials over the course each day, doing close
academic support and building relationships. They receive housing and a
modest living stipend. After that, some go into teaching; some to med
school and law school; and others get involved in public policy. For
more information visit:
http://www.matchschool.org/matchcorps/howitworks.htm
3. Women as Change Agents
Panama City, Panama
March 8-18, 2012
Become a Global Leader and Shape Tomorrow's World
Take
your leadership to an international level and join female leaders from
around the world during the Women as Change Agents Program. The program
seeks to empower the next generation of female leaders by: expanding
leadership skills and competency, increasing awareness of issues facing
female leaders, and developing an international network.
Women
as Change Agents (3 US/ECTS credits). Explore theories and models of
effective change and work with the United Nations Information Centre
on Millennium Development Goal #3: Promote Gender Equality and Empower
Women. In academic partnership with the University of Monterrey and
co-sponsored by the United Nations Information Centre. Classes
are held at the United Nations Information Centre. Academic
component is complemented by speakers from the City of Knowledge,
cultural activities, site visits, and a Mentor Dinner at the Panama
Canal. Course taught in English. Undergraduate and graduate students
from around the world are welcome to apply. Apply on-line at
www.globalleaders.info.
Applicants are selected based on the quality of their essay and
application. Applications are reviewed beginning November 15th
and deposit for the program is due in December. Price of the
program is $2150/student which includes tuition, housing, cultural
events, and workshops. Limited number of partial tuition
scholarships available. For further information email:
director@globalleaders.info
Note:
Tulane students interested in applying should check with their
academic advisor and/or department about course credit prior to
committing to the program.
4. Spring 2012 CELT Informational Workshop Series on Student-Led Learning
Next semester,
CELT will
hold an informational workshop series for students interested in
facilitating student-led courses - students in all fields of study are
encouraged to attend. The group will meet twice a week to explore
critical pedagogy and cultivate skills for the development and
facilitation of student-led courses. Past such courses include
"Rethinking Development," and "Altruism Abroad: International
Humanitarianism." Those who commit to the series will receive a letter
of recognition from CELT detailing their qualifications as student-led
course designers and facilitators. To express your interest, please fill
out our
doodle poll by Friday, January 6. Email Claire at
cgalley@tulane.edu with questions.
