Free Vision Screening for All Ages (infants through adults)
Saturday, May 4
10 am – 1 pm
Downtown Ann Arbor District Library, 4th Floor

How is your vision? Drop in for a vision screening for all ages – infants through adults – at no charge.

This event is co-sponsored by the Ann Arbor Host Lions Club and the Michigan Eye Bank.
For more information call AADL at 327-4555 or visit our website at aadl.org.

*NOTE TO PARENTS:
Also happening on May 4th at the Downtown AADL in the lower-level Multi-Purpose Room…Dancing Babies with Denise Owens from 10-10:40am!
Denise Owens, leader of “Kindermusik” programs, presents a program of music and movement. This event is for ages 5 years and younger.
So, whether you come alone or bring the whole family, we hope you’ll take advantage of these community events – and we look forward to seeing you at AADL!

Anyone can nominate original papers authored by undergraduate and graduate students in good standing. The papers should address topics related to Cuba’s domestic issues, its foreign relations, or Cuba in comparative perspectives.

All students who enter the competition will receive a one year complimentary membership in ASCE, which will entitle them to receive our publications and newsletters. If they wish to attend the annual meeting in Miami, they will also receive a complimentary conference and key speaker luncheon invitation (but no travel allowance, except for the first prize winners).

Find more information here: http://www.ascecuba.org/award/

Casa Latina presente un concurso para estudiantes que escriban un ensayo sobre Cuba.

Cualquier persona puede hacer nominaciones de ensayos originales de estudiantes de pregrado y postgrado. Los ensayos deben abordar temas relacionados con los asuntos internos de Cuba, sus relaciones externas, o Cuba en perspectiva comparada.

Todos los estudiantes que participen en el concurso recibirán una membresía de cortesía en ASCE por un año, que les da derecho a recibir nuestras publicaciones y boletines informativos. Si desea asistir a la reunión anual en Miami, también recibirán una invitación gratuita a la conferencia y al almuerzo de la conferencia (pero no los gastos de viaje, con excepción de los ganadores del primer premio).

Mira los detalles aquí (en español más abajo) http://www.ascecuba.org/award/

1. La población hispana de los Estados Unidos, incluyendo los nacidos aquí y los nacidos afuera, aumentó casi un 50 por ciento entre los años 2000 y el 2011, aumentando el total de la población hispana a casi 52 millones en el 2011.

2. Aproximadamente el 30 por ciento de los hispanos en los Estados Unidos no tiene seguro médico.

3. En el 2011, menos del 30 por ciento de los estudiantes hispanos se graduaron de la escuela secundaria y menos del 4 por ciento obtuvieron títulos universitarios avanzados.

4. Más del 20 por ciento de las mujeres hispanas menores de 18 años viven por debajo del nivel de pobreza.

5. En un estudio  de la Universidad de Rutgers, el 22 por ciento de los trabajadores hispanos/latinos reportaron haber sufrido de discriminación en el trabajo, comparado con 6 por ciento de trabajadores blancos.

6. Trabajar en condiciones de discriminación puede llevar a la depresión, reduce la confianza en sí mismo, provoca resentimiento y retiro del trabajo.

7. Las mujeres hispanas ganan aproximadamente 54 centavos por cada dólar que gana un hombre blanco no hispano, esto es una pérdida de casi 24 mil dólares al año.

8. En el 2011, hispanos nacidos fuera de los Estado Unidos tuvieron la tasa de deserción escolar más alta (14.2 por ciento) entre los estudiantes de 16 a 19 años de edad.

9. Más de 6 millones de niños latinos vivían en pobreza en el año 2010, dos tercios de ellos eran hijos de inmigrantes.

10. De acuerdo a una encuesta del centro Pew, los latinos son el segundo grupo étnico más discriminado después de los africano-americanos.

11. El censo de población de los estados unidos demostró que los hispanos son el grupo que recibe más discriminación en lo que se refiere a vivienda. En más del 20 por ciento de los hogares hispanos en los Estados Unidos viven 5 personas o más.

El artículo original: http://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/11-facts-about-discrimination-against-latinos

1) The Hispanic population of America including native and foreign born individuals increased roughly 50 percent from 2000 to 2011, bringing the total Hispanic persons close to 52 million in 2011.

2) Roughly 30 percent of Hispanics in the U.S. lack health coverage.

3) In 2011, less than 30 percent of Hispanic students graduated from high school and less than 4 percent earned advanced college degrees.

4) More than 20 percent of Hispanic females under the age of 18 live below the poverty level.

5) In a study conducted by Rutgers University, 22 percent of Hispanic/Latino workers reported experiencing workplace discrimination, compared to only 6 percent of whites.

6) Working in discriminatory conditions often leads to depression, lack of self-confidence, bitterness, and withdrawal from work.

7) Hispanic females earn roughly 54 cents for every dollar earned by a white, non-Hispanic male, which accounts for a loss of almost $24,000 in a year’s time.

8) In 2011, foreign-born Hispanics had the highest dropout rate (14.2 percent) for students ages 16 through 19.

9) More than 6 million Latino children were in poverty in 2010, two-thirds of whom come from immigrant parents.

10) According to a Pew Research poll, Latino people are the second most discriminated against ethnic group after African Americans.

11) The U.S. Census Bureau Current Population Survey demonstrated that Hispanics are the most discriminated-against in terms of housing. More than 20 percent of all Hispanic households in America house 5 or more people.

See the original article here: http://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/11-facts-about-discrimination-against-latinos

2013 Scholarship Announcement

Casa Latina announces a scholarship for graduating High School or current undergraduate students who have an interest in Natural Resource Conservation. Read below for more, and click the link to take you a complete and downloadable application. Scholarship Application

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The National Organization of Professional Hispanic NRCS Employees (NOPHNRCSE) has the mission to motivate and mentor members for leadership roles to assist NRCS and partners in delivering natural resources conservation. Following our mission, NOPHNRCSE is proud to present the 2013 scholarship program.

This year NOPHNRCSE will award three $1,000.00 academic scholarships to qualified students that are pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, or Natural Resources Conservation related field of study at an accredited school of higher education.

Student Eligibility Requirements:

• Graduating High School students accepted to an accredited college or university and registered students with at least one full academic year remaining before completing undergraduate education. Demonstrate integrity, ability, and competence in work
• Show interest in pursuing a career in Natural Resources Conservation
• Have a grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
• Submit a complete application package which includes: application form and requested documentation
• Must show proof of U.S. citizenship – copy of Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate only

In addition to the scholarships mentioned above, NOPHNRCSE offers one specially funded scholarship, established by a notable member and her family to encourage new generations of Hispanics to pursue careers in Public Affairs, Agriculture or Natural Resources Conservation. The eligibility criteria are as follow:

• Martha Guerra-Arteaga Scholarship: Scholarship for a female student with a major in Public Affairs, Communications or Natural Resources Conservation.

The following is the scholarship application form and guidelines for completing and submitting the application. Due date for consideration is May 1, 2013.

Scholarship Application

For more information please contact:

Jessie Howard
Scholarships@nophnrcse.org
Phone: (540)-586-9195 (w)
Web Site:  http://www.nophnrcse.org

6p, at 4925 Packard Rd. Ann Arbor, MI

Please call Charo at 734-213-5396 with questions.

6p, en 4925 Packard Rd. Ann Arbor, MI

Por favor llame a Charo al 734-213-5396 con preguntas.

El tema de la reforma migratoria se está priorizando al nivel político nacional. Ésta conversación co-patrocinada por la Coalición Por Los Derechos de los Inmigrantes de Washtenaw (WICIR), brinda una oportunidad para nuestra comunidad para dialogar con nuestros vecinos inmigrantes, quienes han sido afectados por las leyes y el control de los oficiales de ICE en el condado de Washtenaw. Ésta presentación explorará la intersección de las identidades como la raza, el origen nativo, el estatus migratorio, y el idioma, tanto como temas de la justicia social, como la criminalización de las comunidades inmigrantes y la separación familiar por estas leyes. Se les invita a participar en ésta conversación muy importante!
Se ofrece cena para los participantes

El viernes, 5 de abril, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Peace Neighborhood Center
1111 N Maple Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Este evento es parte del Proyecto para la Comprensión de la Raza/Racismo y está co-patrocinado por la Coalición Por Los Derechos de los Inmigrantes de Washtenaw (WICIR), y el Centro Nacional de la Diversidad Institucional de la Universidad de Michigan. El evento es gratis para toda la comunidad. Para más información sobre otros eventos, visite nuestra pagina http://www.UnderstandingRaceProject.org.

Speaking for Ourselves:
Immigration Status, Increased Enforcement and Reform

With immigration reform policies rising to the top of the national political agenda, this conversation co-sponsored by the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights provides the larger community the opportunity for inter-group dialog with our immigrant community members who have been the targets of increased immigration enforcement in the Washtenaw County area. The intersecting identities of race, national origin, immigration status, and language, as well as, social justice issues involving the criminalization of immigrant communities and the separation of families will be explored. Come out to participate in enlightening conversation.
Dinner is served

Friday, April 5 6:00 – 8:30pm
Location: Peace Neighborhood Center
1111 N Maple Rd Ann Arbor, MI 48103

This event is a part of the Understanding Race Project and co-sponsored by Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights and the U-M National Center for Institutional Diversity. It is free and open to the public. Visit http://www.UnderstandingRaceProject.org for additional events.

LSA Theme Semester: Understand Race – Event Posting