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Events from The House - the Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale 

The 211

December 2 - December 9

  Events                 Opportunities
World Fellows Panel

Global Leadership


Tuesday, Dec. 4th at 7:00pm
 
Join the Afro-American Cultural Center, the Yale African Student Association, the Black Student Alliance at Yale and several of the Yale World Fellows for a conversation on global leadership. The World Fellows Program brings emerging leaders, highly accomplished men and women from around the world, to Yale University for a semester.
 We will engage in a conversation about leadership, challenges of this time around the world, and social change. We will also learn more about the work of some of the fellows around the world. This will be an enlightening and enjoyable panel discussion that you do not want to miss. Bring your friends! Everyone is welcome. *Dinner will be provided.* We look forward to seeing you there and please RSVP on the facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/events/172856039522959/

Screening of

"Half the Sky"

Tuesday, Dec 4. 8PM, LC 211

Come join WLI, UWISAY, YBWC, and CARE International for their special viewing of Half the Sky!
 
Inspired by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn's book, the documentary series introduces women and girls who are living under some of the most difficult circumstances imaginable — and fighting bravely to change them. Traveling with intrepid reporter Nicholas Kristof and A-list celebrity advocates America Ferrera, Diane Lane, Eva Mendes, Meg Ryan, Gabrielle Union and Olivia Wilde, the film reflects viable and sustainable options for empowerment and offers an actionable blueprint for transformation.
 
Inspiration. Empowerment. Transformation.
 
* If you missed the first screening with YASA and APF, here is your chance!
**Food and Drinks will be provided
YBWC STUDY BREAK

Movies & Nails
 
Join YBWC this Wednesday, Dec 5, at 7pm in the Women's Center for a screening of Robert Townsend's B.A.P.S. starring Halle Berry! Come watch this hilarious movie, paint your nails, and forget the stress of the season with the ladies of YBWC. Snacks will be provided!
Males Interested in Black Greek Life?

 
There is a Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Informational Session this Wednesday, December 5th from 6:00pm-8:00pm in the Lighten Room.

 
Documentary Photojournalism in New Haven
Thursday Dec 6, 6:30PM

Maya's Room, Silliman


 

From the opening on Thursday, December 6 at 6:30pm until December 10, you will have the opportunity to explore unique facets of New Haven through photography. The students of "Documentary Photojournalism in New Haven" will be showcasing their semester projects in Maya's Room in Silliman, with themes ranging from the dynamics of adolescent twins to the lives of New Haven firemen.

This is a refreshing opportunity to explore the complexities and nuances of the city we live in. Refreshments will be provided!
RATED RB:

RHYTHMIC BLUE'S SEMESTER SHOW
December 6th and 8th at 7pm & 9pm
Morse-Crescent Theater

 
We know you've been waiting all semester and now it's here. Come out to Yale's only hip-hop group's semester show!!!! *Rated RB for intense swag. Reserve tickets through www.yaledramacoalition.org
House Holiday Party
Thursday Dec 8, 7PM, Af-Am House

Finally finishing up those papers? Looking for a chance to cool down one more time before the madness of Finals Week commences? Join us for a night of celebration and reflection on the fall semester with good food, good music, and good people at the House!

RSVP with the link, and we'll see you there!!



EGWU RIDDIMZ: ACari-Naija Dance Party!
Friday Dec 4th, 10:00pm - 1:00am, 111 Howe Street
Presented by Yale West Indians & Students of Nigeria
Come Party with the BEST! -
Featuring DJ MEGA!
 
Donations go toward Reach Out: Dominica
Yale Gospel Choir's Winter Concert:
Hope in Rebirth!
Saturday, Dec 8 8:30pm , Af-Am House
It's that time of year again! Bring your friends, family, suitemates, classmates, TAs, coworkers, that guy you keep seeing in Commons, and everyone else you know to YGC's annual Winter Concert!

Tickets are $5, and you can get them in advance or at the door. It promises to be an awesome evening as we celebrate hope in rebirth. Can't wait to see your beautiful faces!

Please email Carolyn.Lee@yale.edu if you have questions, comments, or just want to say hi.

Humanity in Action Fellowship

Humanity in Action invites applications from talented college students and recent graduates who are intellectually gifted, mature, independent and passionate about human rights. The Fellowship brings together international groups of students and young professionals to study minority rights and to produce research exploring how and why individuals and societies resist intolerance and stand up for democratic values. The 2013 programs will begin in Washington, DC at the Council on Foreign Relations and subsequently take place for four weeks in Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Lyon and Warsaw, from May 27 to June 30, 2013. Intensive and demanding, the Humanity in Action Fellowship features daily lectures and discussions with renowned academics, journalists, politicians and activists, as well as site visits to government agencies, non-profit organizations, museums and memorials. Participation requires a great deal of intellectual curiosity and stamina, as well as the ability to work effectively in international teams. After the program, participants join the global alumni network of Humanity in Action Senior Fellows and can take advantage of special professional fellowship opportunities, such as internship programs in the U.S. Congress and European Parliament.
Eligible are current sophomores, juniors, and seniors and graduates from the undergraduate classes of 2010 and 2011. All majors and academic disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Details/application on the Humanity in Action website

Application deadline: January 10, 2013
Black Solidarity Conference


#BSC2013 is looking for Freshman Ambassadors!! We are looking for two highly enthusiastic members of the class of 2016 to join our board and help plan the largest undergraduate conference at Yale. The special two selected will be invited to our remaining meetings to observe and participate in the planning of BSC and serve as a liaison to the freshman class.



Not a freshman? You can still get excited for #BSC2013! Check us out online at www.yale.edu/bsc, follow us on twitter @BSC_2013 or just send us an email blacksolidarityconference@gmail.com!



This year’s Black Solidarity Conference is entitled From the Pulpits to the Polls: Ushering in a New Era of Activism and will take place from February 14 to February 17, 2013. It will explore the topic of activism in the Black community by focusing on on questions such as: How have social rights movements evolved since the 1960s? Who has permission to represent the interests and voice of the African-American community? What is the role of social media in matters of social justice?


 

Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship

The Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2013 Fellowship.



The Fellowship welcomes applications from young people interested in careers of international service. For those who want to become Foreign Services Officers in the U.S. Department of State, The Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $90,000 over two years toward a two-year master's degree, arranges internships on Capitol Hill and at U.S. embassies, and provides professional development and support activities. Fellows may use the fellowship to attend a two-year master's program in a U.S. institution to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service, including international relations, public policy, public administration, languages, or business administration.

Upon successful completion of the two-year fellowship, Fellows enter the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State. Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate programs in fall 2013, must have GPAs of at least 3.2, and be U.S. citizens. The program welcomes any undergraduate major and encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need. Information and application materials can be found at www.rangelprogram.org. The application deadline is January 18, 2013. The Program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and managed by Howard University.



2013 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship

Number of Fellowships Offered: 20

Eligibility Requirements: U.S. citizenship; GPA of 3.2/4.0; seeking to start two-year relevant grad program in fall 2013

Online Application Opens: October 15 www.rangelprogram.org

Application Deadline: January 18, 2013

Finalist selected by the end of February

Fellows selected by mid-March

Contact Persons: Patricia Scroggs (pscroggs@howard.edu) or James McDowell (jrmcdowell@howard.edu) 202-806-4367.

Acheivement First

Achievement First is a non-profit charter school management organization that is creating a network of achievement-gap-closing public schools in New York, Connecticut and other high-need areas in the Northeast. Achievement First currently operates 22 schools in Brooklyn, NY, and New Haven, Bridgeport and Hartford, CT (and will expand to Rhode Island in 2013). Over the next five years, Achievement First plans to open 10-15 additional schools, spanning the full K-12 spectrum and creating college-prep opportunities for more than 12,000 urban students. Beyond our students and schools, Achievement First is an engaged and prominent partner in the larger conversation about how to improve public education and student achievement in our country. For more information about the Achievement First mission, model, our schools and team, please visit our website at www.achievementfirst.org.


Since we are a growing organization that is adding grades and opening new schools next year, we will have a variety of positions available for the 2013-14 school year. If you are interested in joining our team for the 2013-14 school year, the application will be available in October.
School-Based Opportunities
· Elementary classroom teachers (NY, CT, RI)
· Special education teachers (all levels: NY, CT; elementary: RI)
· Physical education, music, art, and theater teachers (NY, CT

 
Network Support Opportunities
· Associate, Network Support Performance
· Associate, Technology Associate
· Associate, Teacher Career Pathway Operations
· Project Analyze Fall Intern
 

Fall Professional Development Opportunities

We host events throughout the year to help you get to know us better and see our scholars in action. Check out these events that we'll be hosting over the next few months. View descriptions of the events and register on our online calendar.
 

Boston Teacher Residency

.Boston Teacher Residency is now accepting applications for the 2013-14 program!



Apply now to join the movement.

Download the program flyer here.

Click here to see bios of our current Teacher Residents.



The Boston Teacher Residency (BTR) is an innovative program in urban education that combines graduate coursework toward a Masters degree in Education with a yearlong teaching apprenticeship before placement as a full-time teacher in the Boston Public Schools (BPS). We recruit talented, committed individuals of all ages and diverse backgrounds to enter a 13-month Teacher Residency modeled on a clinical teaching hospital approach; residents apply theory to practice, taking rigorous coursework and gaining extensive hands-on, practical experience in the classroom. They then continue to receive formal support and professional development during the first three years and beyond of their teaching careers.



Our mission is to drive significant student achievement gains in Boston through the recruitment, preparation, and support of exceptional teachers. Since 2003, we've graduated over 400 teachers who are working together across to the district toward fulfilling what we believe should be a basic promise of our democracy: a quality public education for every child, no matter what. That promise starts with great teachers.



Program Highlights:

● Co-teach in a collaborative teaching and learning environment under the guidance of experienced Clinical Teacher Educators

● Take coursework taught by exceptional faculty

● Earn a low-cost M.Ed. from University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston), a Massachusetts Initial Teacher license, and credit toward dual license in Special Education or English as a Second Language

● Receive a generous stipend plus health benefits during the residency year

● Receive extensive support during your first three years teaching in the BPS

● Take advantage of our unique tuition remission agreement -- the $10K program tuition is fully waived after completion of a three-year teaching commitment in the Boston Public Schools



Admissions

We are now accepting applications for the 2013-14 program. Deadlines: Nov 15, Jan 31, and Apr 1. Vsit our website and submit a Prospect Form to access the online application.



Contact:

Carolyn Chen | Director of Recruitment and Admissions

BPE | 27-43 Wormwood Street | Suite 110 | Boston, MA 02210

phone 617.275.0755 | fax 617.275.0775 | www.bpe.org

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