In the Community April 2, 2012

In the Community April 2, 2012

A Weekly Calendar of Diversity Events

from The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

 

"A healthy democracy requires a decent society; it requires that we are honorable, generous, tolerant and respectful."…Charles W. Pickering (1937- ), retired federal judge; appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals, 5^th District, by President George W. Bush.

ACEH was founded in Holland in 1999 and is committed to justice, equal opportunity, cross-cultural understanding, and appreciation for diversity.  Members and friends work together through programs, advocacy, and social events to make West Michigan a place where all people are welcomed and respected.  "In the Community" is also on the ACEH website: www.harmonyalliance.org/Events

Please help support ACEH.  Dues are $20 a year ($35/two years) for an individual; $30 a year ($50/two years) for a family; $40 for nonprofits; $75 for businesses. You can pay at the website www.harmonyalliance.org/Join with PayPal, or send a check to ACEH, c/o Treasurer Bin Lim, Box 3007, Holland 49422-3007, or sign up at any ACEH meeting or social event. THANKS! ¡GRACIAS!

 

TONIGHT, Mon, Apr 2, 7 pm: Holland is Ready meeting, with two speakers from the Transgender Education Collaboration in Grand Rapids discussing transgender discrimination in the workplace and housing; includes personal experiences, national statistics, questions and answers. www.hollandisready.org  At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.

 

TONIGHT, Mon, Apr 2, 7 pm to 9 pm: Documentary film, "The People's Crisis," about the "real crisis" of humanitarian disasters in North Korea—beyond nuclear weapons, security, or leaders' attitudes.  Film follows four North Korean refugees from their escape into China to eventual resettlement into South Korea or the U. S.  Contact kuznetsy@gvsu.edu  At GVSU Kirkhof Center, Room 2215-16, Allendale.

 

Tues, Apr 3, 7 pm: Free public screening of documentary film, "Freedom Riders," in honor of the 50^th anniversary of the Riders' struggle to desegregate the bus system in the Deep South; panel discussion with local leaders.  Seating is limited; call (616) 331-6777 to reserve.  At Celebration Cinema South, 1506 Eastport Dr SE (M-6 & Kalamazoo Ave, SE), Grand Rapids.

 

Wed, Apr 4, 7 pm: "The Voices of First Generation Americans": Panel of Grand Valley State University students who have immigrated to the U. S, sharing their stories of coming to the U.S, cultural blending and clashing, and understanding of their identity in America.  For information, contact nwabarol@gvsu.edu  At GVSU Manitou Hall 102, Allendale.

 

Wed, Apr 11, 5:30 pm: Senior Recognition and Women of Color Celebration at Hope College; sponsored by Office of Multicultural Education and Dean for International and Multicultural Education.  Tickets $7, available through Tues, Apr 3, at Office of Multicultural Education, Martha Miller Center, 257 Columbia Ave; 395-7867; ome@hope.edu.  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave and 11^th St, Holland.

 

Fri, Apr 13, 7 pm: "Passport to Vietnam," presentation by Ngoc Mong Pham, covering culture, traditions, history of her birth country (meeting originally scheduled for January but postponed because of weather). General monthly meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH); everyone is welcome.  www.harmonyalliance.org or 392-5086.  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

 

INTERNSHIPS and JOBS

 

www.InterninMichigan.com is a statewide website helping to match students seeking internships with employers looking for interns.  Internships may be paid or unpaid, depending on the nature of the company or agency.

 

Ottawa County has openings in its Parks and Recreation Department.  Go to www.miottawa.org and scroll down in Quick Links, for Employment Opportunities.

 

Telamon Corporation lists a number of jobs in Michigan and 10 other states; Michigan openings include education and family support specialists.  Telamon also administers the National Farmworker Jobs Program, offering employment, training, and support services to seasonal and migrant farmworkers. www.telamon.org  In Holland, call (616) 396-5160.