In the Community: March 13, 2016
A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
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, outreach, 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 Please check us out under Groups on Facebook, at ACEH – Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony. Lots of posted info and links to multicultural, race, and justice topics. And now you can find us on Twitter at #acehalliance.
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2016 Asian Heritage Week, Hope College
hosted by Office of Multicultural Education, HAPA, and GROW
-----TODAY, Sun, March 13, 6 pm: Asian Heritage Celebration. Lessons on Bollywood dance, origami, calligraphy; chef-led sushi demonstration; food. At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.
-----Tues, March 15, 4 pm: Film and conversation: "Vincent Who?" facilitated by Amy Otis, director of international education office. Examines impact of a 1982 murder in Detroit of a Chinese-American by two white autoworkers, and asks both how far Asian Americans have come since the case and how far they have yet to go. At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.
-----Tues, March 15, 4:45 pm to 7 pm: Asian Food Fest. Dishes from China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korean, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. $6 for community members. At Phelps Dining Hall, 10th St at Columbia Ave, Holland.
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Mon, March 14, 6:30 pm (reception 6 pm): "Whites Moving into Black Neighborhoods: Gentrification or Advent of an Integrationist Era?" Lecture by Lance Freeman, author, professor in urban planning, Columbia University, New York City; panel discussion. Hosted by GVSU. (616) 331-2183. At Loosemore Auditorium, GVSU Pew campus, 401 Fulton St West, Grand Rapids.
Tues, March 15, 11 am to 1:30 pm: "Ladles of Love" soup luncheon fundraiser to support My House Ministry in its work to help women and children in Holland; includes soup, sides, dessert, silent auction. Tickets online in advance online at the Eventbrite website for $11.24 or at the door for $15. At Boys & Girls Club, 435 Van Raalte Ave, Holland.
Tues, March 15, 7 pm: Does Race Matter? Second in three-part series of discussions about race in the United States and West Michigan; led by Rev. Doug VanDoren, UCC pastor and a board member of Grand Rapids Urban League. Hosted by GVSU, the city of Holland, and Herrick District Library. At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.
Wed, March 16, 6 pm (mixer); 7 pm (panel discussion): "Testimonios: Latinos & the transformation of American politics. The shift from issues to leadership." Mixer with Latin@ professionals from West Michigan; panel discussion with two elected Latin@ Michigan House state representatives and two Latin@ political office administrators. Reception and networking follows. (231) 591-2470. At Center for Latin@ Studies, UC 202 A & B, Ferris State University, Big Rapids.
Fri, March 18, 7 pm (support group); 8 pm (film and discussion): PFLAG Holland/Lakeshore meeting; showing 74-minute documentary film "Queers in the Kingdom: Let Your Light Shine." Religious studies professor Bart Ehrman of the University of North Carolina said "...film responsibly calls evangelical Christian organizations to account for their ... homophobia." Discussion follows. Trans group meets at 6 pm. At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.
Mon, March 21, 7 pm (doors open), 7:30 pm (film): Documentary film "LGBT for R.A.C.E. (Racial and Cultural Equality)." Discusses race and culture in the LGBT community "as it pertains to the past, present, and future." Tickets $11. Some of the proceeds will go to the nonprofit LGBT College to help promote multiracial and multicultural LGBT equality. (616) 459-4788. At Wealthy Theatre,
1130 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids.
Thurs, March 24, 9 am to 3:30 pm: 7th annual Local History Roundtable: "Changing Communities," with speakers Todd Robinson, author of City Within a City, and Tim Gleisner, Grand Rapids Public Library. (616) 331-3500. At GVSU Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons, 1 North Campus Dr, Allendale.
Thurs, March 24, 6 pm to 8 pm: Community Conversation and Book Signing with Todd Robinson, author of City Within a City: The Black Freedom Struggle in Grand Rapids, Mi. At LINC's Gallery, 1167 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids.
Community Opportunity
4-H Cultural Competency series: 4-H and Herrick District Library will offer summer activities to build cultural competency in elementary-age youth. They are looking for adults and older teens to help children learn more about aspects of different cultures (food, music, art, holidays, dances, or traditional dress/clothing). Meetings will be Thursday afternoons in June or July. Please contact Susan at (616) 994-4543 or fentons@msu.edu
Scholarships
Minority Scholarship Program (health careers) and Disabilities Scholarship Program of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Grand Rapids. Must be enrolled in, or accepted to, an accredited college or university. For information on criteria and how to apply, go to www.maryfreebed.com Deadline April 1, 2016.
Exhibit
"Common Ground: African American Art" from art institutes/museums in Flint, Kalamazoo, and Muskegon. Sculptures, paintings, and works on paper from more than 60 artists. At Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 West Webster, Muskegon. Open through March 20.
Jobs and Job Fairs
Holland Michigan Works! : Hiring event Tues, March 15, 10 am -2 pm at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154. 237 jobs from 11 employers (Integrated Fabric Resource, Abel Enterprises Mobile Wash, Inc, Dialog Direct, Effex Management Solutions, Catering Concepts, Haworth, Blu Perspective, MS Companies, Manpower, Adecco, Walmart). Bring several copies of resume.
Forge Industrial Staffing: Hosting job fair at Edmar Manufacturing for 1st shift openings. Wed, March 16, 10 am to 3 pm. (616) 393-8800. Bring resume. Apply in person at 526 East 64th, Holland.
Johnson Controls Hiring Event: Mon, March 21, 11 am to 3 pm. 2nd and 3rd shift manufacturing positions; must be 18 with high school diploma or GED; able to lift 35 pounds. At West Michigan Works!, 3255 122nd Ave, Suite 101, Allegan.
Allegan County: Child-care workers, 1 full time and 1 part-time (32/hrs/wk); sanitarian, part-time; Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program Coordinator; call-in child care worker, part-time; corrections officer; deputy sheriff; personal health services manager; senior legal secretary; social worker, part-time. www.allegancounty.org and click on Job Opportunities.
Boys & Girls Club, northside: Teen center assistant, part-time, year-round. http://www.bgch.org/employment
City of Holland: Public information coordinator, part-time. http://www.cityofholland.com/jobs or pick up application at City Hall, Human Resources Dept, 270 S. River, Holland. Other: seasonal landscaping positions (40 hrs/wk); summer help transportation division (deadline is May 6); mechanic assistant, police cadet, reserve police officer, TV & broadcasting & marketing internships. Send cover letters, resumes to above address or email hr@cityofholland.com
Evergreen Commons: Housekeeping: 2, for Evergreen building, part-time (20-29 hrs/wk). In-home care aide. Go to www.evergreencommons.org. click on Evergreen at top of page and Join Our Team.
Fennville Public Schools: Maintenance technician. www.fennville.org Click on District at top of page, and then Employment Opportunities.
Grand Rapids Community College: Adjunct faculty positions; administrative assistant for executive offices; police lieutenant; support professional for distance learning. www.grcc.edu/humanresources/jobs
Grand Rapids Downtown Market: Event coordinator (seasonal internship); maintenance and truck dock porter, porter and cleaning; various positions in the shops and restaurants. www.downtownmarketgr.com/be-a-part/work
Grand Valley State University: Variety of administrative/professional; professional support; public safety; and maintenance/grounds/service jobs. https://gvsu.edu/jobs/htm
Hamilton Community Schools: Director of athletics. www.hamiltonschools.us Go to Our District and scroll to Employment Opportunities.
Herman Miller, Inc.: www.hermanmiller.com Various open positions. Click on About Us and scroll down to Careers.
Holland Charter Township: Clerk's assistant/public information coordinator (part-time, 20-24 hrs/wk); meter reader and maintenance assistant, full time; administrative assistant for Department of Public Works (part-time, 20 hr/wk). www.hct.holland.mi.us
Holland Hospital: Full- and part-time positions. www.hollandhospital.org and click on Careers.
Hope College: www.hope.edu Event and ticket office manager, full-time; deadline March 15. Assistant director of residential life and education, deadline March 21. Staff counselors in Counseling and Psychological Services (part-time and full-time); resident director for Phelps Scholars Program, part-time; residential life coordinator, full-time; campus safety officers, on-call. Various openings for Upward Bound summer program, deadline March 25. Teachers (5) and teaching assistants (5) for summer CASA program, deadline March 25.
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: Application integration specialist/developer; part-time health aide to ride bus before/after school to care for student with tracheostomy. www.oaisd.org and click on Employment.
Ottawa County Friend of the Court: Account specialist; custody investigator; data processing specialist. Positions open until filled. Openings also in other county offices. Go to www.miottawa.org, click on Online Services, and scroll down to Employment Opportunities.
Spectrum Health: Case manager, community health—licensed RN who is bilingual (Spanish-English). www.spectrumhealth.org and click on Job Seekers at top of page.
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Administrative assistant, full-time; must be bilingual (English/Spanish). http://www.hccwm.org/jobs (Website also has info about Grand Rapids jobs in other companies/agencies.)
West Ottawa Public Schools: www.westottawa.net/jobs/
Zeeland Public Schools: Student Responsibility Center coordinator; reading interventionists; English learner interventionist. www.zps.org/jobs
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