Advocates for Children: Announcements

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Advocates for Children

Announcements
2/25/98

1. CHINA TRIP:
If you are interested in the China trip, please contact the office right away (x5-0795) if you have not already talked to Steve or Al this week. The trip will be for 3 weeks (late May to mid-June this year), will involve site visits, discussions, and some presentations related to children, and will constitute a class for credit. The cost will be about $2500-3000.

2. VOLUNTEER TO HOST VISITING STUDENTS:
Some minority students are coming here from a local middle school in a disadvantaged neighborhood to find out about going to college. Volunteers are needed to talk with them and show them around. Meet at Cumberland (Wednesday, March 11, 10-11:30 a.m.). If you are interested in helping out, contact Mike Colson (x5-0795).

3. "Songs of Children in the Holocaust" PROGRAM:
"Songs of Children in the Holocaust" Frieda Enoch will lecture and sing, Wednesday, March 11, Jimenez Hall, Rm. 0105, 2 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

4. Dr. Cornel West LECTURE:
Dr. Cornel West will be lecturing on "Politics of Race and Reconciliation" on Thursday, March 12, at 4:30 in the Hoff Theater. Tickets are required but can be picked up for free by students at the Hoff Box Office, and at the Student Union Information Desk (Limit 2 per person).

5. Women's Leadership LECTURE:
A Women's Leadership Panel Presentation is taking place in the LaPlata Hall Rec Room on Monday, March 9, from 6-8 pm. Speakers include Nance Lucas, Javaune Adams-Gaston, Mary Boergers, Denise Cheung, Ellen Miller, and Sylvia Stewart.

6. ESSAY CONTEST:
The second annual student essay contest is being held on the following topic: "What is your vision of a global village? How do you as a student contribute to make it a reality at the University of Maryland?" First place winners receive $250, second place receives $100, and third place receives a $50 gift certificate to the University Book Center. The deadline to apply is March 31, 1998, and entry forms are available at your service desk.

7. DIVERSITY PRESENTATION:
On Saturday, March 7, 1998, from 6 pm 'til 10 pm, the African Students Association presents "A Tribute to Women of Color" in the Colony Ballroom of the Stamp Student Union. Entry is free.

8. FRIENDSHIP GAMES:
Volunteers are needed for the Friendship Games at 11 am this Saturday at Ritchie Coliseum. Assistance is also needed tonight at 7 pm on the 3rd floor of the Student Union. For more information contact Jill Basso (x43044).

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