INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES  SEMINOLE  FUTURES  CAREER  FAIR  The  Seminole  Futures  Career  Fair  is  our  largest  all  majors,  all  industries  career  fair  that  will  take  place  Thursday,  January  28  at  the  Leon  County  Civic  Center  from  9  a.m.  -­‐  12  Noon  and  1  -­‐  4  p.m.        

SOCIAL  SCIENCES  LEADERSHIP  OPPORTUNITIES  AVAILABLE  The  College  of  Social  Sciences  Student  Leadership  Council  Spring  2016  new  member  applications  are  now  available!  Are  you  a  student  in  the  College  of  Social  Sciences  and  want  to  have  a  voice  within  

the  college?  The  SSSLC  is  looking  for  motivated  and  driven  students  who  want  to  

expand  their  leadership  experience  within  the  College  of  Social  Sciences  and  help  plan  amazing  programming  to  help  students  within  the  college  grow  personally  and  professionally!  New  member  applications  can  be  found  on  their  website,  coss.fsu.edu/student-­‐leadership-­‐council,  as  well  as  on  their  Facebook  page.  Applications  are  due  Jan.  27  at  5  p.m.  For  more  information,  please  email  socialsciencesslc@gmail.com!      UNITED  STATES  GENERAL  SERVICES  ADMINISTRATION  (GSA)  EMERGING  LEADERS  PROGRAM  INFORMATION  SESSION  The  U.S.  General  Services  Administration  will  be  holding  a  virtual  information  session  on  Wednesday,  February  3  for  its  premier  Leadership  Development  Program.    The  information  session  will  be  open  to  all  students  who  upload  their  resume  for  the  position  on  SeminoleLink  by  February  1.    U.S.  DEPARTMENT  OF  STATE  DIPLOMAT-­‐IN-­‐RESIDENCE  INFORMATION  SESSION  Michael  Thurston,  U.S.  Department  of  State  Diplomat  in  Residence  for  the  Southeast  Region,  will  visit  the  FSU  Campus  to  talk  with  students  about  opportunities  offered  by  the  Department  of  State  and  its  Diplomat  in  Residence  Program.  The  information  sessions  will  be  offered  from  10  a.m.  to  3  p.m.  on  the  following  dates:      

• Tuesday,  February  2,  Career  Center  (Dunlap  Success  Center),  3rd  Floor  

• Thursday,  February  18,  Bellamy  Building,  Room  572    • Wednesday,  March  2,  Psychology  Building  A,  Room  A204    • Wednesday,  March  16,  Thagard  Building,  Room  TBD    • Wednesday,  March  30,  Williams,  Room  459    • Tuesday,  April  12,  Thagard  Building,  Room  TBD    • Thursday,  April  21,  Career  Center  (Dunlap  Success  Center),  

3rd  Floor            

 The  Career  Center  and  the  Center  for  Leadership  &  Social  Change  will  host  its  annual  “Seminole  Success  Night:  A  Celebration  of  Diversity  and  Leadership”  networking  event  in  the  spring  semester.  This  event  provides  an  opportunity  for  students  of  diverse  backgrounds  to  network  and  build  relationships  with  corporate  companies  and  organizations  who  are  actively  seeking  these  populations.  The  event  also  provides  the  space  for  students  to  explore  companies  and  organizations  based  on  their  identities  and  core  values.  More  information  concerning  the  event  can  be  accessed  on  the  website  HERE.  The  event  will  take  place  on  Thursday,  Jan.  28  from  7  p.m.  to  8:30  p.m.  at  the  Alumni  Center  and  is  open  only  to  200  students  who  pre-­‐register.  Students  can  register  for  Seminole  Success  Night  under  the  “events”  tab  in  their  SeminoleLink  account.  Please  note:  Student  must  have  PLUS  services  to  participate  in  this  event!  Additionally,  the  Career  Center  and  the  Center  for  Leadership  &  Social  Change  will  host  two  preparation  workshops  specifically  for  Seminole  Success  Night.  They  will  cover  topics  including  authenticity  identity  exploration,  communicating  across  difference,  and  principles  of  networking.  The  times  and  locations  are  Thursday,  Jan.  21  from  5:00  p.m.  to  6:30  p.m.  and  Friday,  Jan.  22  from  noon  to  1:30  p.m.  Both  workshops  will  take  place  in  the  Dunlap  Success  Center  rooms  2201/2202.      CHILDREN’S  WEEK  SEEKING  VOLUNTEERS  Children's  Week  is  a  grassroots  event  that  is  supported  by  more  than  120  different  corporate,  non-­‐profit,  philanthropic,  and  faith  based  organization.  Children’s  Week  will  be  held  on  January  25  through  January  29,  2016  at  the  State  Capitol  Courtyard.  Your  organization  can  get  involved  in  two  ways:  (1)  Sign  up  to  volunteer  for  Children’s  Week.  Extra  hands  are  needed  throughout  the  week  to  help  hang  artwork  in  the  Capitol  building  and  help  feed  children.  For  more  details  about  opportunities,  dates/times  and  to  register,  visit  their  website.  (2)  Volunteer  to  host  an  interactive  reading  booth  in  Storybook  Village,  which  takes  place  on  January  26.  The  organization  can  choose  a  children’s  book  and  create  an  interactive  booth  using  displays,  costumes,  arts  and  crafts,  or  anything  else  you  can  imagine!  The  Early  Learning  Coalition  of  the  Big  Bend  Region  will  provide  support  to  any  organization  hosting  a  booth.  For  more  information  about  the  Storybook  booth,  please  visit  our  website.        

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

It’s About…

Leadership Community Advocacy Change Citizenship Action Acceptance Participation Vision Awareness Justice Civility

   SPRING  2016  DIVERSITY  &  INCLUSION  CERTIFICATE  SESSIONS  The  Diversity  and  Inclusion  Certificate  program  creates  an  opportunity  to  explore  strategic  areas  around  diversity  and  to  learn  more  about  ways  in  which  faculty  and  staff  can  assist  in  creating  a  welcoming  and  inclusive  campus.  The  certificate  is  a  partnership  between  the  Center  for  Leadership  &  Social  Change,  Human  Resources  and  other  diversity-­‐related  offices  and  programs  across  the  University.  For  more  information  regarding  the  certificate,  core  sessions,  or  elective  sessions  please  visit  the  Center  for  Leadership  and  Social  Change  website.  Please  also  visit  the  Office  of  Human  Resources  website  for  additional  information  and  registration  instructions.  

 

COCA  SEEKING  VOLUNTEERS  

 COCA  is  seeking  volunteers  to  help  collect  surveys  at  upcoming  arts  and  cultural  events  as  part  of  the  Americans  for  the  Arts  economic  impact  study.  If  you  are  interested  in  volunteering,  please  contact  Kevin  at  kevin@cocanet.org,  or  call  850-­‐224-­‐2500.  

         

   CITY  YEAR  INFORMATION  SESSION  

City  Year  is  a  national  non-­‐profit  service  organization  recruiting  diverse  18-­‐15  year  olds  to  dedicate  a  year  of  full-­‐time  service  as  tutors  and  mentors  in  high-­‐need  urban  schools.  They  are  in  27  cities  across  the  United  States  and  looking  for  students  like  you  to  join  us!  The  next  application  deadline  is  February  15.  If  you  or  someone  you  know  is  interested  and  would  like  to  learn  more,  please  attend  the  information  session  on  Friday,  January  29  at  11:00am  in  the  Student  Services  Building,  Room  219.  For  more  information,  please  reach  out  to  Alexis  Carvajal,  Regional  Recruitment  Manager,  at  acarvajal@cityyear.org  or  610-­‐751-­‐3192.  

 LEADERSHIP  LOGIC  Leadership  LOGIC  is  a  two-­‐day  overnight  leadership  development  program  of  no  cost  to  students.  Specifically,  LOGIC  caters  towards  FSU  students  who  have  not  participated  in  a  leadership  development  program  before.  It  is  a  great  way  to  explore  leadership  knowledge  and  skills  through  individual,  small  group,  and  large  group  interactions.  The  next  LOGIC  will  take  place  on  February  12-­‐13,  2016,  and  will  be  held  at  the  Rez.  For  priority  consideration,  please  submit  your  interest  by  Wednesday,  February  3rd.    For  more  information,  visit  http://thecenter.fsu.edu/Programs/Leadership-­‐Logic-­‐Program,  or  email  fsulogic@gmail.com.    

         

 CAREERS  IN  COMMUNITY  ORGANIZING  FOR  SOCIAL  JUSTICE  Leah  Wiley  with  The  Direct  Action  &  Research  Training  (DART)  Center  will  be  on  campus  Wednesday,  January  27  at  5pm  in  Oglesby  Student  Union  311B  to  discuss  careers  in  community  organizing  with  individuals  interested  in  uniting  congregations  and  working  for  social,  economic  and  racial  justice.  RSVP  at  www.thedartcenter.org/fsu.  DART  hires  and  trains  organizers  to  lead  campaigns  on  a  broad  set  of  justice  issues  including:  *  Plugging  the  school-­‐to-­‐prison  pipeline  *  Reining  in  predatory  lending  practices  *  Expanding  access  to  primary  health  and  dental  care  *  Prioritizing  funding  for  affordable  housing  and  job  training  *  Education  reform  in  low-­‐performing  public  schools  Positions  start  Aug.  15  in  Charleston,  SC,  Columbus,  OH,  Lexington,  KY,  Miami,  Ft.  Lauderdale  and  St.  Petersburg,  FL.  Starting  salary  $34,000/year  +  benefits.  Although  it  may  be  helpful,  no  prior  organizing  experience  is  necessary.  Fluent  speakers  of  Spanish  and  Haitian  Creole  are  encouraged  to  apply.  To  find  out  more  about  DART  or  to  apply,  we  encourage  you  to  visit  www.thedartcenter.org.  Still  have  questions?  Contact  Hannah  Wittmer  at  hannah@thedartcenter.org  or  (202)  841-­‐0353.    

 SEMINOLE  ORGANIC  GARDEN  WORKDAYS  4:30  pm,  Tuesdays  &  Thursdays  @  the  garden  (between  the  circus  and  band  practice  field)  The  Seminole  Organic  garden  is  a  place  on  campus  for  students  to  learn  about  and  grow  their  own  food.  Volunteers  are  encouraged  to  come  to  our  workdays  as  we  continue  to  plant  trees,  shrubs,  construct  garden  beds,  perform  other  garden  maintenance  activities,  and  learn  about  the  garden.            

 

CREATIVE  TALLAHASSEE  2016  (DEADLINE:  JANUARY  29)  Creative  Tallahassee,  presented  by  COCA,  is  an  annual  juried  fine  art  exhibition  showcasing  talented  artists  of  the  Big  Bend  area.  From  the  entries  submitted,  approximately  45  artworks  will  be  selected  and  exhibited  in  the  City  Hall  Art  Gallery.  Artwork  must  be  original,  current  and  not  previously  submitted  to  this  annual  exhibition.  All  media,  2D  or  3D,  is  accepted  including  fine  art  craft  and  photography,  but  excluding  video  and  performance  art.  An  entry  fee  does  apply.  For  more  information  or  to  apply,  click  here  or  contact  Amanda  Karioth  Thompson  at  (850)  224-­‐2500.      IMMIGRANT  JUSTICE  CORPS  ACCEPTING  APPLICATIONS  Immigrant  Justice  Corps  is  the  country's  first  fellowship  program  dedicated  to  providing  high  quality  immigration  legal  services.  Community  Fellows  are  recent  college  graduates  who  spend  two  years  conducting  outreach  and  legal  intake  in  neighborhoods  throughout  New  York  City  and  the  surrounding  counties.    They  screen  low-­‐income  immigrants  for  legal  relief  and  help  them  file  applications  for  citizenship,  green  cards,  DACA,  and  more.    Community  Fellows  become  Board  of  Immigration  Appeals  accredited  representatives.  Their  work  is  directly  supervised  by  experienced  immigration  attorneys.  The  online  application  will  be  open  from  January  19  to  March  20.  Applications  are  due  by  11:59  p.m.  EST  on  March  20,  and  must  be  submitted  via  the  IJC  website:  www.justicecorps.org.    3RD  ANNUAL  NEW  ORLEANS  STUDENT    SOCIAL  JUSTICE  ORGANIZING  CONFERENCE  Hosted  by  Solidarity  Ignite,  join  students  from  campuses  across  the  country  for  a  weekend  of  social  justice  organizing  skill-­‐building.  With  a  focus  on  concrete  campaigns  for  economic  justice  and  labor  solidarity,  you’ll  also  have  the  change  to  learn  the  tools  you  need  to  win  from  experienced  organizers  in  the  movement  for  immigrant  rights,  women’s  and  LGBTQ+  rights,  environmental  justice,  anti-­‐human  trafficking  and  more!  This  conference  will  be  hosted  in  New  Orleans,  Louisiana  January  28  through  January  31,  2016.  Register  online  here  today  and  stay  connected  on  their  Facebook  page!  Fundraising  support  and  need-­‐based  scholarships  are  available.  Sliding  scale  conference  fees  include  food,  housing,  and  all  conference  activities.  Worried  about  travel  logistics?  They’ll  help  connect  you  to  a  carpool.  Register  here  or  contact  us  at  info@solidarityignite.org.      BETTON  HILLS  PREPARATORY  SCHOOL  SEEKING  VOLUNTEERS  The  Betton  Hills  Preparatory  School  Get  Out  and  Play  Family  Field  Day  is  seeking  student  volunteers  set  up,  activity  assistance,  food  and  clean  up.  The  event  will  be  held  on  Saturday  January  30  from  9:30am  –  2:00pm  at  2205  Thomasville  Road.  The  event  will  offer  field  activities  and  games  for  the  whole  family,  a  chili  cook-­‐off  and  hot  dogs.  For  more  information  please  visit  http://www.bettonhills.com,  call  850-­‐422-­‐2464  or  email  info@bettonhills.com.    

   

REGISTER  NOW  FOR  ARTS  &  CULTURE  DAY  AT  THE  CAPITOL  (JANUARY  26)  Leon  County  arts/cultural  organizations  and  advocates  are  being  sought  to  speak  up  for  state  investments  in  arts,  arts  education,  &  culture  at  this  event.  Let's  all  show  up  to  demonstrate  support  for  a  $45-­‐million-­‐state  investment  that  will  fully  fund  532  qualified  2016-­‐2017  DCA  grants  and  arts  education  -­‐-­‐  19  from  Leon  County.  For  more  info,  visit  here.      NOMINATE  TRAILBLAZING  WOMAN  FOR  OASIS  AWARD  Do  you  know  a  local  woman  or  girl  who  has  changed  history?    Do  you  know  a  local  woman  who  is  making  a  huge  difference  for  her  family  or  our  community?  Nominate  her  for  the  recognition  she  deserves!  Each  year  during  Women's  History  Month,  The  Oasis  Center  for  Women  &  Girls  recognizes  local  women  and  girls  who  have  changed  the  course  of  history  by  blazing  a  trail  where  few  women  have  been  before.  There  are  three  award  categories:  Trailblazer,  Girls  Can  Do  Anything!  And  Unsung  Shero.  • Trailblazer  Award  Nomination  Form  -­‐  Trailblazer  honorees  are  selected  in  recognition  of  their  accomplishments  that  changed  history  by  paving  the  way  for  women.  Often  trailblazers  were  one  of  the  first  or  few  women  in  their  field  locally  at  the  time  of  their  trailblazing  contribution.    

• Girls  Can  Do  Anything!  Award  Nomination  Form    -­‐  Girls  Can  Do  Anything!  honorees  are  local  trailblazing  girls  (under  the  age  of  18).  Like  adult  Trailblazers,  these  girls  have  made  a  difference  in  their  schools  and  community  by  doing  something  to  pave  the  way  for  other  young  girls  to  follow.      

• Unsung  Shero  Award  Nomination  Form  -­‐  This  new  award  will  honor  the  behind  the  scenes  contributions  women  make  that  help  create  a  better  world  for  us  all.  This  can  be  what  a  woman  contributes  to  her  family,  work,  school  or  community  that  is  unlikely  to  be  recognized  by  traditional  leadership  awards.    

Honorees  will  be  publicly  recognized  at  the  Women's  History  Month  Community  Luncheon  on  Thursday,  March  26  from  11:30  to  1:00pm  at  the  Lively  Cafe  at  St.  John's  Episcopal  Church.  Each  honoree  is  also  featured  in  an  article  profiling  them  in  the  Tallahassee  Democrat  throughout  the  month  of  March.  Nominations  are  due  Friday,  January  15.  To  nominate  someone,  please  click  on  the  corresponding  links  above  and  follow  the  directions  to  submit  the  online  nomination  form.  Nomination  form  and  additional  information  for  all  award  categories  are  available  at  www.TheOasisCenter.net.      ACC  INNOVATION  COMPETITION  Florida  State  University  is  seeking  a  team  of  undergraduate  innovators  to  represent  the  university  at  the  inaugural  ACC  Innovation  Competition  for  a  change  to  win  $15,000!  FSU  invites  all  FSU  undergrads  with  innovative  ideas  for  new  inventions  or  apps  to  apply  at  innovation.fsu.edu/events/acc.    On  April  5  and  April  6,  2016,  the  15  Universities  of  the  ACC  will  each  send  a  team  to  Georgia  Tech  to  pitch  innovative  ideas  for  new  products  to  a  panel  of  judges  in  a  televised  competition.  Only  undergrads  may  enter.  For  more  information  about  the  competition  and  eligibility,  please  visit  innovation.fsu.edu/events/acc.  Early  applications  stand  a  better  chance  of  being  select,  but  the  deadline  is  February  1.  Questions?  Contact  Ken  Baldauf  at  kbaldauf@fsu.edu  or  (850)  645-­‐8649.        APPLY  TO  BE  ON  THE  2016  LIGHT  THE  NIGHT  PLANNING  COMMITTEE!  The  Light  the  Night  Walk  is  an  event  that  benefits  the  Leukemia  and  Lymphoma  Society.  We  have  several  different  leadership  positions  open  on  our  planning  committee.  If  you  want  to  apply,  you  can  find  the  application  and  position  descriptions  in  this  email  or  on  Nole  Central  in  the  “Light  the  Night  FSU”  page  under  “Documents.”  The  deadline  for  the  application  is  Wednesday,  January  27th!  If  you  have  any  questions  or  concerns,  please  contact  the  Executive  Director,  Marisa  Chanin  at  mc13b@my.fsu.edu.    

VILLAGE  VOLUNTEERS  

 Village  Volunteers  are  a  collaborative  body  that  supports  sustainable  solutions  to  community  challenges  in  Africa  and  Asia.  The  international  experience  is  immersive,  meaningful,  responsible,  and  above  all,  safe.  Through  the  years,  Village  Volunteers  have  worked  with  students,  professionals,  gap  year  students  and  those  who  want  to  experience  rich  cultures  and  make  friends  with  a  global  community.  For  students  in  particular,  they  provide  placements  that  help  them  gain  experiences  to  meet  their  academic  requirements  and  enhance  their  career  goals.  Check  out  the  2016  Village  Volunteers  international  volunteer  program.  Fill  out  an  application  so  they  can  direct  you  to  the  best  possible  program.    

FLORIDA  STUDENT  LEADERSHIP  FORUM  ON  FAITH  AND  VALUES  The  Florida  Student  Leadership  Forum  on  Faith  and  Values  will  begin  Friday,  February  26,  2016  and  will  conclude  Sunday,  February  28,  2016  at  noon.  The  annual  Florida  gathering  is  an  offshoot  of  the  National  Student  Leadership  Forum  on  Faith  and  Values  in  Washington,  D.C.  which  is  hosted  by  the  Leaders  of  the  United  States  House  and  Senate.  It  is  an  inclusive  gathering  of  student  leaders  from  all  cultural  and  religious  backgrounds,  from  all  fifty  states  and  from  over  twenty  countries  around  the  world  to  explore  the  principles  of  servant  leadership,  using  the  life  of  Jesus  of  Nazareth  as  a  model.  Forum  fees  are  $290  per  person  and  include  two  nights'  lodging  (two  students  per  room)  and  five  meals.  Full  payment  is  due  by  February  10th.  Confirmation  will  be  mailed  to  you  when  we  receive  your  registration.  Accommodations  are  at  the  Doubletree  Hotel  in  Tallahassee  -­‐  rooms  are  already  reserved  for  participants  in  the  forum,  and  are  included  in  your  forum  fee.  Note:  Tallahassee  area  students  who  do  not  wish  to  stay  in  the  hotel  will  have  a  fee  of  $180  instead  of  $290.  If  you  have  any  questions  regarding  your  registration,  please  email  Tim  Perrier  at  floridateam@gmail.com.  RSVP  as  soon  as  possible.  Due  to  the  nature  of  this  event  and  in  anticipation  of  regrets,  more  invitations  are  extended  each  year  than  the  number  of    spaces  available.  For  this  reason,  please  register  online  asap  at  www.flslf.org.        TALLAHASSEE  MARATHON  Volunteers  are  needed  for  the  42nd  Tallahassee  Marathon  on  Feb.  7,  which  is  run  100%  by  volunteers.  All  profits  are  split  evenly  between  two  charities:  the  Gulf  Winds  Track  Club,  which  supports  running  in  the  Tallahassee  community,  and  FSU  Coach  Jimbo  Fisher’s  Kidz1stFund,  which  seeks  to  raise  awareness  and  funds  to  support  research  to  fight  Fanconi  anemia.  You  can  learn  more  about  the  marathon,  including  the  course  and  community  partners,  online  at  tallahasseemarathon.com.  They  need  volunteers  to  help  direct  runners  and  keep  participants  safe  from  cars.  Although  they  have  over  70  police  officers  helping,  volunteers  at  intersections  are  a  huge  help.  They  will  cheer  and  encourage  runners  as  well  as  instruct  them  on  upcoming  turns  and  hold  cars  coming  out  of  or  going  into  neighborhood  streets  only,    not  traffic  control  on  main  streets.  Volunteers  can  sign  up  here.  Organizers  will  communicate  with  volunteers  as  the  race  gets  closer.  For  more  information,    contact  Eric  Godin  at  eegodin@gmail.com  or  (610)  291-­‐9345.        ARMY  ROTC-­‐  JUSTIN  SISSON  MEMORIAL  5K  RACE  The  memorial  5K  race  is  entering  its  third  year  in  Justin's  honor.  The  race  will  be  taking  place  on  February  20th  at  FSU  this  year  and  we  would  love  to  have  you  there!  The  first  100  race  registrations  are  on  sale  at  a  discounted  price,  so  get  your  tickets  now!  You  can  register  for  the  race,  learn  more  about  Justin’s  cause  or  donate  at  www.2ltjustinsisson.com.  Please  reach  out  to  Ryan  Kelly  @  rwk12@my.fsu.edu  with  any  questions.  

 RELAY  FOR  LIFE  OF  FSU  FSU  had  one  of  the  top  5  Collegiate  Relays  in  the  nation  last  year  and  is  currently  ranked  third,  but  with  your  help  it  can  grow  even  more!  All  money  raised  for  Relay  for  Life  goes  to  the  American  Cancer  Society,  where  it  is  used  to  fund  lifesaving  research  and  provide  programs  for  patients  and  caretakers  including  a  24  hour  hotline,  rides  to  and  from  treatment,  and  free  lodging  when  a  patient  travels  for  care.  Sign-­‐up  your  organization  or  any  other  group  to  start  raising  money  for  this  amazing  cause!  Relay  for  Life  of  FSU  is  an  overnight  event  taking  place  April  15-­‐16  at  the  Old  IM  Fields  near  the  Pensacola  garage.  At  the  event  participants  walk  the  track  and  visit  booths  hosted  by  teams  with  games,  food  sales,  and  more  to  continue  raising  money  throughout  the  night.  They  will  be  having  a  full  schedule  of  entertainment  at  the  event  both  on  stage  and  off,  and  this  is  certainly  an  experience  you  don't  want  to  miss  out  on.  Visit  relayforlife.org/fsufl  to  register,  or  find  them  on  Facebook,  Twitter,  and  Instagram  for  more  information.  Contact  the  Recruitment  Chair,  Melissa  Thomas,  at  fsurelayforlife.recruit@gmail.com  with  any  questions.    REGISTER  YOUR  RSO  FOR  THE  BIG  EVENT  2016!  The  Big  Event  is  one  of  the  largest  one-­‐day  student-­‐run  service  projects  in  the  nation!  It  is  an  opportunity  for  Florida  State  University  to  say  “thank  you”  to  the  city  of  Tallahassee  and  its  residents  for  their  continuous  support.  This  year,  The  Big  Event  will  take  place  Saturday,  April  2  and  they  are  excited  to  announce  some  exciting  changes  in  the  coming  weeks!  You  can  register  for  The  Big  Event  as  an  individual  or  with  a  RSO.  For  more  details  about  the  event  itself  and  registration,  visit:  http://thebigevent.fsu.edu/.    You  can  also  direct  questions  to  thebigevent.recruitment@gmail.com.      BE  A  PART  OF  THE  2016  FLORIDA  STUDENT  LEADERSHIP  FORUM!  Interested  in  hearing  from  state  leaders,  receiving  a  tour  of  the  Senate  Chambers  in  the  Historic  Capitol  and  being  a  part  of  a  community  service  project?  Apply  to  attend  the  annual  Florida  Student  Leadership  Forum  on  Faith  and  Values  which  will  take  place  February  26th-­‐28th  in  Tallahassee.  To  learn  more  about  how  to  participate  in  this  unique  experience,  please  see  the  attached  invitation  letter  or  visit:  www.flslf.org.      STUDENT  ACTIVITIES  CENTER  SPACE  APPLICATIONS  If  you  would  like  to  apply  for  SAC  space  for  the  2016-­‐2017  year,  please  follow  the  link  below  and  fill  out  the  application.  The  deadline  to  submit  an  application  is  February  5th  by  5:00  pm.  If  you  have  any  questions,  please  email  ubspace@admin.fsu.edu  or  visit  the  Union  Board  office  in  SAC  305M.  https://fsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eROTx9nN7lwZPg1      ACCEPTING  NOMINATIONS  FOR  LEADERSHIP  AWARDS  NIGHT  2016!  Florida  State  University  and  the  Student  Activities  Center  cordially  invite  you  to  nominate  students,  advisors,  and  student  organizations  for  awards  based  on  their  hard  work  and  accomplishments.  To  submit  a  nomination,  visit:  LEADERSHIPAWARDS.FSU.EDU.  You  can  select  from  the  various  award  categories  located  at  the  top  of  the  page.  Some  awards  must  be  completed  in  Nole  Central.  Nominations  are  due  Friday,  February  12th  at  11:59pm.    VOLUNTEERS  SOUGHT  AT  JOHN  G.  RILEY  MUSEUM    

The  Riley  Museum  is  looking  for  volunteers  to  work  with  public  programming/special  events,  guest  services,  and/or  assisting  with  Heritage  Education  components.  For  more  info,  email  membership@rileymuseum.org  or  call  (850)  681-­‐7881.  

 

     NEED  A  BIKE  THIS  SEMESTER?  The  reCycle  Bike  Program  still  has  bikes  available  for  rent  for  the  spring  semester!    If  you're  interested  in  renting  a  bike,  make  an  appointment  to  pick  out  your  bike  today!    Call  (850)  645-­‐7818  or  e-­‐mail  kelee@fsu.edu  to  set  up  your  appointment.  The  fee  is  $40,  which  includes  your  bike,  helmet,  U-­‐lock,  and  basic  repairs.      

 GET  EXCITED  FOR  RALLY  WEEK:  DANCE  MARATHON  AT  FSU!  Join  Dance  Marathon  at  FSU’s  Rally  Week,  as  we  continue  this  Seminole  tradition  and  raise  money  for  Children’s  Miracle  Network  &  the  FSU  College  of  Medicine  Pediatric  Outreach  Program!  

• FTKolor:  Thursday,  January  28th  from  4:30  –  6:30pm  (Heritage  Grove):  Come  join  us  for  our  first  annual  FTKolor  powder  paint  festival!  Tickets  are  $10  for  entrance  &  a  t-­‐shirt!  Tickets  can  be  purchased  at  www.dmfsu.org/rallyweek  .  

• Skate  World  Share-­‐It  Night:  Monday,  January  25th  from  5:00  –  9:00  

• Would  You  Like  Miracles  With  That?  Aramark  Share  It  Day:  Tuesday,  January  26th  from  4:00-­‐7:00  on  Wednesday  (20%  of  proceeds  from  on-­‐campus  restaurants  will  benefit  DM  at  FSU)  

• Red  Wagon  Wednesday:  January  26th  from  11am-­‐4pm  (Landis  Green):  If  your  organization  is  interested  in  becoming  involved,  please  come  to  one  of  our  two  Interest  Meetings  held  on  January  20th  at  7:00  PM  in  SSB201  or  February  3rd  at  7:00PM  in  Union  Room  314  &  315.  

Dancer  Registration  will  start  January  25  and  closes  February  8.  Volunteer  Registration  will  start  February  10th  and  closes  February  22nd.  For  more  information  please  email  Kelsey  Knuston  at  dmfsu.recruitment@gmail.com.  

ARAB  WOMEN  FILM  FESTIVAL  The  Arabic  Division  of  the  Modern  Languages  Department  at  FSU  is  excited  to  announce  its  upcoming  Arab  Women  Film  Festival!  The  festival  launches  on  the  evening  of  Jan.  25,  with  a  double  feature  of  The  Prophet  and  a  reception  with  refreshments  and  entertainment  during  intermission.  They  will  screen  four  films  featuring  Arab  women  actors  and  directors  over  the  course  of  the  festival.  The  screenings  are  free  and  open  to  the  public.    

 

GARTEL  ARTS  SEEKS  PARTNERS  FOR  "STATE  ARTS  CAR"  Laurence  Gartel  has  been  considered  the  "Father"  of  Digital  Art  around  the  world  for  39  years.  Gartel's  goal  is  to  create  a  "State  Art  Car"  throughout  America.  The  purpose  of  the  Car  is  to  offer  students  a  program  in  STEAM  (Science,  Technology,  Engineering,  Arts,  Math).  Gartel  Arts  is  looking  to  partner  up  with  educational  Institutions,  not-­‐for-­‐profit  organizations,  as  well  as  cultural  institutions  and  the  entire  Florida  artistic  community.  For  more  info,  contact  Crystal  Lemon  at  Crystallemonis@gmail.com  or  (347)  261-­‐1136.  

 

GRACE  MISSION  SEEKS  VOLUNTEERS  Are  you  looking  for  an  engaging  and  rewarding  service  opportunity?  If  so,  Grace  Mission  is  looking  for  you!  Grace  Mission  provides  a  free  after-­‐school  program  for  children  from  Riley  Elementary  School  every  Tuesday,  Wednesday,  and  Thursday  from  3p.m.  until  6  p.m.  Volunteers  are  especially  needed  from  3:30-­‐4:45  for  tutoring  and  homework  help,  followed  by  creative  play  and  serving  dinner  to  the  children.  Come  one  day  a  week  or  all  three    -­‐-­‐  it  is  up  to  YOU!  To  sign  up  to  tutor,  please  visit  the  following  link:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4faca92ba0f85-­‐afterschool3.    For  more  information,  contact  Marigny  Nevitt  at  mbn13@my.fsu.edu.    

 STUDENT  CONDUCT  BOARD  &  GREEK  CONDUCT  BOARD  Applications  for  the  2016-­‐2017  Student  &  Greek  Conduct  Board  are  open!  To  apply  students  must  complete  an  online  application  and  upload  a  personal  resume.  The  application  deadline  is  Friday,  March  4  at  11:59  p.m.  Apply  at:    https://fsu.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6VEOPbQBuxPMsPb    

     JUDSON  WOMEN’S  LEADERSHIP  CONFERENCE  The  Judson  Women’s  Leadership  Conference  will  be  held  June  21st,  in  Atlanta  at  the  Georgia  World  Congress  Center.  The  conference  is  a  free  leadership  and  career  development  event  for  young  adult  women,  in  particular  college  students.  The  conference  is  hosted  by  the  JCI  Foundation,  a  non-­‐profit  dedicated  to  helping  young  women  achieve  greatness  in  their  lives  through  leadership,  positive  mentorship  and  education.  The  foundation’s  goal  is  to  provide  additional  tools  for  young  women  to  become  successful  leaders  in  the  community.  Student  tickets  will  be  free  until  February  29th.  To  access  the  registration  page  directly,  log  on  to  2016jwlc.eventbrite.com  or  through  our  foundation  page,  jcifoundation.org.        

     

 

INTERNSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS,  & PAID OPPORTUNITIES      ART  MUSEUM  INTERNSHIP  The  Gadsden  Arts  Center  offers  internships  for  undergraduate  and  graduate  students  studying  art  education,  art  administration,  museum  studies,  studio  art,  marketing  and  graphic  design,  nonprofit  management,  and  related  disciplines.  Internships  are  unpaid,  but  can  be  coordinated  with  FSU  for  work-­‐study  income  or  college  credit.  For  more  information,  contact  Grace  Robinson  at  grace@gadsdenarts.org  or  (850)  627-­‐5020.    

WVFS  TALLAHASSEE  HIRING  WVFS  Tallahassee  is  currently  hiring  in  all  departments:  Announcing,  Production,  News,  Sports,  Public  Relations,  Development,  and  Continuity.  No  experience  is  required.  FSU  students  and  non-­‐student  members  of  the  community  are  welcome.  Send  any  questions  to  pr@wvfs.fsu.edu.  

 RINGLING  SUMMER  2016  PAID  INTERNSHIP  PROGRAM  The  John  and  Mable  Ringling  Museum  of  Art  in  Sarasota,  Florida,  will  be  offering  paid   internships   to  be  held   for   ten  weeks,   from   June  6  –  August  12.    The  Ringling  is  part  of  Florida  State  University  and  serves  as   the   State   Art   Museum   of   Florida.     Located   on   a   66-­‐acre   site  overlooking   Sarasota   Bay,   it   consists   of   an   art   museum,   circus  museum,   historic   home,   theater,   and   research   library.   Summer  internships   at   the   Ringling   combine   practical,   hands-­‐on   experience  working   on   a   project   for   a   specific   department  with   exposure   to   all  aspects   of   the   Museum’s   operation.   The   internships   are   in   the  following  departments:  • Archives  • Collections  Management  • Curatorial  (Exhibitions)  • Education  • Library  • Visitor  Services  Interns   earn   $11.25   per   hour   (less   taxes)   and   are   paid   bi-­‐weekly.  Interns  are  responsible  for  their  own  housing  (the  Museum  will  assist  with   locating   nearby   rentals).   International   applicants   must   have   a  current   US   Visa   and   be   eligible   to   work   in   the   US.     The   positions  require   fingerprinting.     The   Museum   encourages   students   from   all  backgrounds  to  apply  and  is  committed  to  a  culturally  diverse  group.  Education   requirements,   additional   information   and   application  materials   may   be   found   on   the   Museum’s   website   at  https://www.ringling.org/internships-­‐fellowships.   The   application  deadline  is  February  15,  2016.                        BIG  BROTHERS  BIG  SISTERS  PROGRAM  COORDINATOR  Big  Brothers  Big  Sisters  Program  Coordinator  is  responsible  for  all  service  delivery  components  with  volunteers  and  youth,  and  their  families.  The  ideal  candidate  demonstrates  an  ability  to  be  both  a  savvy  business  partner  with  the  community,  as  well  as  a  thorough  case  manager  working  with  youth.  The  primary  functions  are  volunteer  and  child  recruitment,  screening  and  selection;  mentor/mentee  matching;  match  support  (monthly,  on-­‐going  coaching);  and  counseling  and  relationship  supervision.  All  team  members  participate  in  recruiting  volunteers  as  mentors,  maintaining  relationships  with  potential  volunteer  organizations  and  businesses,  providing  orientation  and  training  session  to  volunteers  and  other  duties  as  related  to  public  relations  and  fundraising  efforts.  For  more  information  about  this  position  please  visit  here.  Contact  Melanie  Quinton  should  you  have  any  questions  at  Melanie@bbbsbigbend.org.                  

 STUDENT  ACTION  WITH  FARMWORKERS  Student  Action  with  Farmworkers  (SAF)  is  an  organization  in  the  national  farmworker  movement.  This  North  Carolina-­‐based  nonprofit  works  with  farmworkers,  students,  and  advocates  to  create  a  more  just  agricultural  system.    Into  the  Fields  internship:  20  students  spend  their  summer  working  with  organizations  in  the  Carolinas  to  provide  farmworkers  with  free  legal  assistance,  conduct  “Know  Your  Rights”  trainings,  teach  ESL  classes,  provide  health  education  trainings,  interpretation,  and  access  to  services.  Read  more  about  the  internship  and  how  to  apply  here.  Sowing  Seeds  for  Change  fellowship:  5  recent  college  graduates  will  spend  6  months  working  with  health  clinics  and  organizations  serving  farmworkers  to  provide  interpretation,  case  management,  transportation  to  appointments  and  health  education  about  pesticides,  HIV/STI  prevention,  heat  stress  and  more.  Read  more  about  the  fellowship  and  how  to  apply  here.  Benefits  include:  paid  stipends,  training,  scholarship  (for  interns),  rent-­‐free  housing  (for  interns),  and  mentorship.  College  students  from  diverse  backgrounds  are  eligible  to  participate  in  the  program.  Applications  are  due  Feb.  4.  Please  consider  applying  today  and  contact  us  if  you  have  any  questions.  

CHANGE  CORPS  ORGANIZING  FELLOWSHIP  Change  Corps  is  a  paid,  one-­‐year,  full-­‐immersion  training  program  in  grassroots  organizing.  When  Change  Corps  organizers  complete  their  training,  they  know  how  to  organize  people  to  get  change  unstuck  on  the  issues  they’re  passionate  about,  and  will  have  an  opportunity  to  become  part  of  a  wave  of  new  organizers  who  will  keep  pushing  and  prodding  our  country  forward  for  years  to  come.  Organizers  receive  eight  weeks  of  classroom  training  and  spend  most  of  the  year  gaining  hands-­‐on  field  experience  working  to  make  a  difference  on  issues  like  women’s  rights,  gun  violence,  immigration  reform,  voting  rights,  marriage  equality  and  money  in  politics.  Organizers  will  work  on  three  to  five  different  campaigns  throughout  the  year  in  cities  across  the  country,  providing  critical  field  support  for  partner  groups  leading  the  charge  on  these  issues  and  many  more.  The  target  annual  compensation  for  this  position  is  $25,500.  We  also  offer  an  excellent  training  program,  a  competitive  benefits  package,  and  have  opportunities  for  advancement.  Find  out  more  information  at  www.changecorps.org  or  contact  Manny  Rin,  Change  Corps  Recruitment  Director,  at  jobs@changecorps.org.  EARLY  APPLICATION  DEADLINE:  Jan.24  –  APPLY  TODAY  

DISPARITIES  ELIMINATION  SUMMER  RESEARCH  EXPERIENCE  Disparities  Elimination  Summer  Research  Experience  (DESRE)  is  a  6-­‐week  summer  program  at  Georgia  Southern  University  hosted  by  the  Rural  Health  Research  Institute  in  collaboration  with  the  Center  for  Rural  Health  and  Health  Disparities  at  Mercer  University.  DESRE  is  a  paid,  hands-­‐on  research  experience  for  undergraduate  and  graduate  students.  During  the  program,  students  engage  in  cutting-­‐edge  rural  health  disparities  research  and  receive  training  in  the  unique  factors  associated  with  addressing  health  disparities.  Students  work  with  and  learn  from  a  team  of  experienced  faculty  researchers  from  both  Georgia  Southern  University  and  Mercer  University.  The  program  is  funded  by  the  National  Institutes  of  Health  (NIH)  through  the  National  Institute  on  Minority  Health  and  Health  Disparities.  The  application  deadline  is  Friday,  January  15,  2016.  The  website  to  learn  more  about  the  program  is:    GeorgiaSouthern.edu/rhri/desre.  Please  email  us  at  DESRE@georgiasouthern.edu  with  any  questions  or  for  more  information  about  the  program.    LAFAYETTE  ARTS  AND  CRAFTS  CENTER  SEEKS  INSTRUCTORS  The  Lafayette  Arts  and  Crafts  Center  is  seeking  instructor  for  kids  classes  (ages  6  to  12)  in  Drawing,  Photography  Painting,  Hand-­‐built  Pottery,  Paper,  Fiber,  and  general  crafts.  Needed  for  mid-­‐day  and  after  school  hours.  Please  specify  your  specialty.  For  more  information,  call  Donna  Walker  or  Shelley  Harshbarger  at  (850)  891-­‐3945  or  email  Donna.Walker@Talgov.com.      

SIRUM  SUMMER  FELLOWSHIP  SIRUM,  a  501(c)(3)  social  venture  that  uses  technology  to  connect  surplus  medicine  from  pharmacies  and  health  facilities  with  safety-­‐net  clinics,  is  looking  to  hire  up  to  two  fellows  for  summer  2016.    Generally,  summer  fellows  spend  50%  of  their  time  on  core  operations,  coordinating  supplies  and  technical  support  for  medicine  donors,  managing  donation  tracking  processes  and  generating  donation  reports,  and  completing  administrative  duties  as  necessary.  The  other  50%  of  a  summer  fellow’s  time  is  spent  on  specific  projects  that  are  developed  in  collaboration  with  the  fellow  and  staff.  For  summer  2016,  SIRUM  is  interested  in  fellows  with  an  interest  in  projects  related  to:  Sales/rapid  user  growth;  Safety-­‐net  clinic  and  pharmacy  operations;  Customer  relationship  management/user  happiness;  Custom  packaging  solutions;  Graphic  design/multimedia;  Product  design  for  donation  processing  equipment;  Back-­‐end  web  development  in  Node.js;  Legal/policy  research  for  national  expansion.  To  apply,  complete  the  online  form.        BELLE  H.  BENNETT  FELLOWSHIP  APPLICATION  OPEN  The  Belle  H.  Bennett  Fellowship  is  a  leadership  development  program  that  trains,  inspires,  and  sustains  emerging  women  leaders  committed  to  social  justice.  Fellows  are  empowered  to  explore  the  dynamics  of  social  change,  spirituality,  and  activism  and  are  encouraged  to  discern  their  vocations  within  this  context.  Fellows  gain  practical  experience  engaging  social  justice  and  anti-­‐oppression  work  through  placements  in  community-­‐based  organizations  in  Nashville,  as  well  as  experience  working  on  personal  and  group  dynamics,  conflict  management,  community  building,  and  self-­‐care.  The  purpose  of  the  program  is  to  prepare  young  women  to  lead  social  justice  movements  and  organizations  with  integrity  and  the  capacity  to  engage  oppression  with  intersectionality.  The  program  also  builds  capacities  necessary  for  women  to  articulate  deep,  personal  conviction  about  their  work  and  integrate  self-­‐care  for  sustainable,  life-­‐long  leadership.  Benefits  include:  arranged  unpaid  internship  with  Nashville  nonprofit;  part-­‐time  paid  work  with  Scarritt  Bennett  Center;  health  insurance,  housing  and  utilities;  membership  in  a  learning  community  of  fellows;  experience  with  community  leaders;  training  /  mentoring  /  leadership  development,  and  experience  with  project  management.  The  application  for  the  2016-­‐2017  Belle  H.  Bennett  Fellowship  is  available  now  at  the  Scarritt  Bennett  Center  website,  here.  Priority  deadline  is  Feb.  1.  Final  deadline  is  March.    CITY  OF  TALLAHASSEE  SUSTAINABLE  YOU  POST  IT  OR  PITCH  IT  COMPETITION  The  Restoration  Economy  –  Post  It  or  Pitch  It  Competition  is  organized  to  provide  individuals  and  teams  a  platform  to  share  their  ideas  about  restorative  activities  with  the  rest  of  the  community,  including  local  policy  and  decision  makers.  The  contest  solicits  innovative  ideas  about  how  to  restore  our  natural  environment  and  human  and  social  capital,  as  well  as  how  to  improve  our  local  economy  in  a  manner  that  leads  to  greater  resiliency.  If  you  have  an  idea  that  you  would  like  to  share  with  the  community,  you  are  invited  to  do  so  by  submitting  a  poster,  a  pitch,  or  both.  The  contest  is  open  to  students  and  the  general  community.  Top  entries  will  win  a  cash  prize  donated  by  local  sponsors.  The  contest,  The  Restoration  Economy–  Post  It  or  Pitch  It  Competition,  will  take  place  on  March  21  at  City  Hall.  http://www.talgov.com/eper/sustainable-­‐you-­‐postorpitch.aspx.aspx      SHIFT  MANAGER  SOUGHT  AT  ALL  SAINTS  CINEMA        All  Saints  Cinema  at  the  Amtrak  station,  operated  by  The  Tallahassee  Film  Society,  is  seeking  to  fill  a  shift  manager  position.  Duties  include  supervision  of  All  Saints  Cinema  during  film  presentations.  Applicants  must  be  at  least  21  years  of  age  and  have  own  transportation.  Salary  varies  per  shift  length.  Shifts  vary  each  week  but  do  include  weekends,  some  week  days  and  could  include  some  weeknights.  For  more  info,  email  filmnews@tallahasseefilms.com.        This  listserv  contains  information  that  is  intended  expressly  for  the  convenience  of  its  members,  to  advertise  the  latest  involvement  opportunities.    Readers  are  encouraged  to  use  their  best  judgment  when  selecting  opportunities,  as  they  are  not  screened  prior  to  posting.