March
12 , 2004
Nota
Bene
Mindfulness Group for Students in Recovery
The Alcohol and Drug Awareness Project is
offering a group on mindfulness practice for MHC students in recovery
from alcohol or other drugs. It will involve experiential learning
with an emphasis on skillfully
coping with physical and emotional pain, illness, and medication
issues. You do not have to be experiencing chronic pain or illness
at this time in order to benefit from this group. This group
will meet one day per week for several weeks. Tentative dates
and times are Thursdays, 10–11am, and Fridays, 4–5
pm or 5–6 pm. Please call ADAP at x2616 to arrange an individual
appointment to further discuss if this group will be useful to
you. All information is confidential.
Japanese Language Fellow Position
The Office of International Affairs invites students to apply
for the position of Japanese language fellow for the 2004–2005
academic year. The language fellow is responsible for organizing
a weekly language table, an annual “Japanese gracious
dinner,” and other activities that promote Japanese language
and culture. The Japanese language fellow works closely with
the Asian studies department (especially with the Japanese
language instructors) and with the other language fellows to
coordinate activities. Requirements for the position: native
or near-native fluency in Japanese, the ability to work with
students at all levels of Japanese language proficiency, and
good organizational and interpersonal
skills. The Japanese language fellow receives a stipend of $700
for the year. To apply, please submit a résumé and
a brief statement explaining the reasons for your interest and
your ideas for the coming year to the Office of International
Affairs, 303 Mary Lyon Hall, by Monday, March 22.
Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Awards
Eligibility: Awards are made to residents of Berkshire, Franklin,
Hampden, and Hampshire counties in Massachusetts and Hartford
County in Connecticut. Students throughout Massachusetts are
considered for the James W. Colgan interest-free educational
loan if they have been Massachusetts residents for the past
five years. Students seeking higher education at the graduate
and undergraduate level and attending on a full- or part-time
basis may apply. The deadline is March 31. For more information
and application forms, go to www.communityfoundation.org.
Evelyn Finkbeiner Fellowship
The Department of German Studies invites German studies majors
planning to study in Germany in 2004–2005 to apply for
the Evelyn Finkbeiner Fellowship for Study Abroad.
The Finkbeiner Fellowship application requires:
an up-to-date transcript, information on other funding available for study
abroad, and a short statement in German explaining how the fellowship will
foster and support academic plans for study in Germany. The deadline for submitting
an application is March 29.
Perspectives in
Children’s Literature
Conference
The University of Massachusetts will host its annual Perspectives
in Children’s Literature Conference on March 27 from
8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The conference consists of workshops by
writers, illustrators, and editors and is open to all. This
year’s conference will feature Jerry Pinkney and Jacqueline
Woodson as keynote speakers. Additional presenters include
Jan Cheripko, Melanie Hope Greenberg, Dianne Hess, Emily MacLachlan,
Patricia MacLachlan, Leslea Newman, Gloria Jean Pinkney, Ruth
Sanderson, and Jane Yolen. Presenters talk about what inspires
them, how they bring their stories to life, and what their
visions are for the future. In addition, Barnes & Noble
is sponsoring the conference book sale. They will be offering
a 20 percent educator’s discount for prekindergarten–12th-
grade teachers on books purchased at the book sale. To take
advantage of this great opportunity, please bring a current
school ID or a recent pay stub. Conference admission is $65
and student or Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators
member admission is $60. For more information, contact the
coordinators, Melissa Price and Rachel Kopke, by phone at 413-545-4325
or 413-545-1116 or by email at childlit@educ.umass.edu. Be
sure to check out the Web site at www.umass.edu/childlit.
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