In the Community from ACEH

"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born." … Anais Nin

 

Herb and Ann

This information is provided by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  If you do not wish to receive it in the future, please contact hpweller@comcast.net or editann@aol.com.  Events List is also posted on the ACEH website, www.harmonyalliance.org.

Mon, Feb 4, through Fri, Feb 8 (closed on Tuesday): "Conflict and Compromise in History," the winning history projects from East and West Middle Schools in Holland.  392-9084 or www.hollandmuseum.org.  At Holland Museum, 31 West 10^th, Holland.

 

Tues, Feb 5, noon: "Iraq—No Exit in Sight," by NPR reporter Deb Amos.  Video, informal remarks, discussion.  Brown bag lunch provided.  Great Decisions 2008, sponsored by Herrick Library and World Affairs Council.  At Herrick Library, River Ave at 13^th St, Holland.

 

Wed, Feb 6, 11:30 am: Business Connections Committee luncheon of Holland Area Chamber of Commerce.  Jeff Ebihara presents "The Business Case for Diversity: Holland Christian Schools."  $10.  Reservations to Patricia Strachan, (616) 392-2389, ext. 110.  The BCC "listens actively, supports, and empowers minority and women-owned businesses."  At Tiger Studio, 201 West Washington Ave, Suite 210, Zeeland.

 

Fri, Feb 8, 7 pm: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony general meeting, open to the public.  Rev. Angela Taylor Perry presents her program, Hearts in Harmony, the intentional development of multiracial friendships.  Video, discussion, group exercises.  Rev. Taylor Perry is pastor of Reconciliation Ministries of Faith Christian Reformed Church, Holland.  (616) 212-7159. www.harmonyalliance.org   At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Mon, Feb 11, noon: "U. S. – China Trade Policy."  Video, informal remarks, discussion.  Brown bag lunch provided.  Great Decisions 2008 series sponsored by Herrick Library and World Affairs Council.  At Herrick Library, River Ave. at 13^th St, Holland.

 

Mon, Feb 11, 4 pm: Asian Pacific Heritage Celebration: "Discovering Their Past for the Future" panel discussion. Contact Connie Dang at dangc@gvsu.edu or www.gvsu.edu/oma.  At Grand Valley State University, Cook-DeWitt Center, Allendale.

 

Tues, Feb 12, noon: "Asian American Engagement in Philanthropic and Nonprofit Sectors," by Susan Morales-Barias. dangc@gvsu.edu or www.gvsu.edu/oma  At Grand Valley State University, Kirkhof Center, room 2204, Allendale.

 

Tues, Feb 12, 5:30 pm: "Asian Adoptees, Part II," by Carissa Woodwyk.  Asian Pacific Heritage Celebration.  dangc@gvsu.edu or www.gvsu.edu/oma  At Grand Valley State University, Kirkhof Center, Room 2215/2216, Allendale.

 

 

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

 

1) Warner Norcross and Judd law firm is offering five scholarships of up to $1,500 each "to enable minority college students in Michigan to attend a study course to prepare them to take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)."

 

2) The Mary Free Bed Guild of Grand Rapids is offering two annual scholarships for minority students pursuing degrees in nursing and rehabilitation therapy programs (physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy) at accredited colleges or universities; the scholarships provide support for up to $17,500 each for education-related expenses.  Application deadline is April 1, 2008.  Call (616) 242-0404 or contact  www.maryfreebed.com

 

ON PUBLIC TELEVISION, WGVU, THIS WEEK:

 

Tues, Feb 5, 9 pm:  "A Prince Among Slaves," profiles an African prince enslaved in the South for 40 years before securing his freedom.  Repeats on Sun, Feb 10, at 11 pm.

 

Wed, Feb 6, 9 pm:  "African American Lives 2: Long Journey Home/Freedom's Just Another Word," genealogy and DNA are used to trace celebrities' roots through American history and back to Africa.

 

Sun, Feb 10, 5 pm: "Slavery and the Making of America: Liberty in the Air," part 2 of 4-part series explores the expansion of slavery in the colonies and the evolution of an African American culture.