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Happenings from the Third World Coalition, 1981
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The Evergreen State College
HAPPENINGS FROM THE THIRD WORLD COALITION - SEPTEMBER 1981
WELCOME
This is a special issue of our newsletter
to welcome all new and returning Third
World students.
This is a monthly publication throughout
the academic year, produced by the Third
World Coalition. It serves the purpose
of presenting to TESC students, staff and
faculty of color, information about the
Third World community and the campus. It
is also open for you to submit any
articles, stories, poetry or information
that you want Third World people to know.
Please forward that information to
Library 3204 or 3208.
THIRD WORLD COALITION
The Third World Coalition is TESC's
answer to a Minority Affairs office. We
are 1/4 of an administrative unit on
campus called the Educational Support
Programs. Our mission is just that- to
be a support for all people of color.
This entails support for students falling
behind on classes and in need of referral
for basic skills development or tutorials,
students needing advocacy or guidance in
choosing a faculty member, a program,
writing a contract or evaluation, or even
in danger of losing credit.
We also provide various cultural activities
throughout the year, as well as workshops
on various topics, and have available a
private study room for those wanting a
quiet place to do their work and a library
lounge with Third World periodicals and
boo~s which can be checked out or read
there. See the secretary in Library 3204
for the key. Also, the Third World
Coalition Board made up of the Third
World student group coordinators, meet
regularly on Tuesdays at noon in Library
3205. All interested Third World people
are encouraged to· attend.
The Third World Coalition is staffed by
Kim Bingham, Secretary (Library 3204);
April West, Coordinator (on leave); and
Steve Bader, Interim Coordinator (Library
3208). Our phone number is 866-6034.
WHO WE ARE:
Besides the Third World Coalition, there
are currently five funded Third World
student groups available to you for your
involvement and input. Please take the
opportunity to stop by and check out what
they are about. All are funded by YOUR
student fees. They seek input as to how
that money should be spent. If you have
any ideas or activities in mind, please
do not hesitate to contact them.
UJAMAA
Ujamaa is Swahili for cooperative economics .
The Ujamaa society exists to develop and
reinforce Black conciousness and to secure
our self-determination as a foundation in
this society. We are here to provide a
friendly atmosphere for Black students to
meet and talk with other Black students
and provide assistance in any way possible.
Our office is located at Library 3207, our
number is 866-6781.
Olympia . Washington 98505
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AS I AN COALITION
The Asian Coalition is an organization
with membership open to all Asian and
Pacific Island students. Its function
is to educate the college and Olympia
communities as to the needs, problems
and culture of Asian Americans. The
Asian Coalition sponsors workshops in
cultural awareness, art, organizational
skills, speakers, cultural events and
has established a library of books and
periodicals of concern to Asian people.
Please feel free to stop by our office
at Library 3209 or call 866-6033.
NASA
The Native American Student Association
exists to serve Native students• needs,
whatever they may be. NASA's purpose is
to educate and create an Indian awareness
that will hopefully alleviate social ills
such as racism and prejudice by recognizing
and embracing cultural differences in a
positive way for people living in a plural
society. NASA strives to strengthen and
perpetuate the Native American culture
and heritage by involvement with various
tribal communities, reservations, organizations and urban areas throughout the
Pacific Northwest. The NASA office is
located at Library 3217, our number is
866-6024.
MEChA
MEChA, Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanos de
Aztlan, is a Chicano student organization
that embodies a concept of self-identity,
cultural heritage, history, brotherhood
and contemporary Chicano student acvities.
Our goals include educating the Evergreen
and Olympia communities to the total
Chicano experience. We exist to fill the
gap for all Chicano and Hispanic students
that the normal resources on campus fail
to meet. We are also here to meet both
your academic and social needs. You can
contact us at Library 3206 or by phone at
866-6143.
THIRD WORLD WOMEN
The Third World Women organization was
created to fulfill the needs of Third
World women on campus whose special needs
are not met by any other women's group
on campus. It also provides a way for
women to get together, sponsor activities
and work with the national women's movement in addressing issues pertinent to
women of color. You may contact us at
Library 3211, or by phone at 866-6006.
THIRD WORLD SURVIVAL MANUAL
This is an extensive guidebook to aid
any new student to the TESC campus and
Olympia community. It gives a comprehensive overview of each campus facility
and their services available to all
students. It also gives you an insight
on community services available from
Olympia to Seattle, ranging from how to
use the bus to where to apply for food
stamps. A listing of ethnic restaurants
and food stores is also given as well as
alternative places for housing and daycare, other than what is offered on
campus.
The Third World Survival Manual is free
and available for any new Third World
student. Copies will be made available
during the Third World Coalition
Orientation Week Open House. If you
can't make it by during then, you are
welcome to pick one up at the Coordinator's
office, Library 3208, during regular
business hours.
THIRD WORLD T-SHIRTS
The Third World Coalition is offering Third
World T-shirts as a means to generate
funds for the Mary Ellen Lewis Scholarship
Fund for Third World students. The shirts
are red with a black graphic, representative of the four Third World student
groups - NASA, MEChA, Ujamaa and Asian/
Pacific Coalition. They are only $5.00
and would make an excellent gift or
momenta from Evergreen. They are availab.
in Library 3208 and supply is limited.
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AS IAN COALITION
The Asian Coalition is an organization
with membership open to all Asian and
Pacific Island students. Its function
is to educate the college and Olympia
communities as to the needs, problems
and culture of Asian Americans. The
Asian Coalition sponsors workshops in
cultural awareness, art, organizational
skills, speakers, cultural events and
has established a library of books and
periodicals of concern to Asian people.
Please feel free to stop by our office
at Library 3209 or call 866-6033.
NASA
The Native American Student Association
exists to serve Native students' needs,
whatever they may be. NASA's purpose is
to educate and create an Indian awareness
that will hopefully alleviate social ills
such as racism and prejudice by recognizing
and embracing cultural differences in a
positive way for people living in a plural
society. NASA strives to strengthen and
perpetuate the Native American culture
and heritage by involvement with various
tribal communities, reservations, organizations and urban areas throughout the
Pacific Northwest. The NASA office is
located at Library 3217, our number is
866-6024.
MEChA
MEChA, Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanos de
Aztlan, is a Chicano student organization
that embodies a concept of self-identity,
cultural heritage, history, brotherhood
and contemporary Chicano student acvities.
Our goals include educating the Evergreen
and Olympia communities to the total
Chicano experience. We exist to fill the
gap for all Chicano and Hispanic students
that the normal resources on campus fail
to meet. We are also here to meet both
your academic and social needs. You can
contact us at Library 3206 or by phone at
866-6143.
THIRD WORLD WOMEN
The Third World Women organization was
created to ful fi 11 the needs of Third
World women on campus whose special needs
are not met by any other women's group
on campus. It a1so pro vi des a way for
women to get together, sponsor activities
and work with the national women's movement in addressing issues pertinent to
women of color. You may contact us at
Library 3211, or by phone at 866-6006.
THIRD WORLD SURVIVAL MANUAL
This is an extensive guidebook to aid
any new student to the TESC campus and
Olympia community. It gives a comprehensive overview of each campus facility
and their services available to all
students. It also gives you an insight
on community services available from
Olympia to Seattle, ranging from how to
use the bus to where to apply for food
stamps. A listing of ethnic restaurants
and food stores is also given as well as
alternative places for housing and daycare, other than what is offered on
campus.
The Third World Survival Manual is free
and available for any new Third World
student. Copies will be made available
during the Third World Coalition
Orientation Week Open House. If you
can't make it by during then, you are
welcome to pick one up at the Coordinator's
office, Library 3208, during regular
business hours.
THIRD WORLD T-SHIRTS
The Third World Coalition is offering Third
World T-shirts as a means to generate
funds for the Mary Ellen Lewis Scholarship
Fund for Third World students. The shirts
are red with a black graphic, representative of the four Third World student
groups - NASA, MEChA, Ujamaa and Asian/
Pacific Coalition. They are only $5.00
and would make an excellent gift or
momenta from Evergreen. They are availab.
in Library 3208 and supply is limited.
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THIRD WORLD COALITION ORIENTATION ACTIVITIES:
Saturday, September 19
Sunday, September 20
1 :00 - 2:OOpm
Third World Student/Parent Receetion
in Campus Activities Building (CAB) 306.
This is an opportunity for new Third
World students and their parents to meet
Third World faculty, staff, and students
and get further acquainted with Evergreen.
A video tape presentation entitled "TESC,
A Third World Perspective," wi 11 be shown,
and light refreshments will be available.
Tuesday, September 22
Noon- 1:30pm
Third World Communit_y Meeti~ng
for all Third World s,tudent coordinators
and student hosts will be held in the
Third World Coalition Board Room, Library
3205. The meeting will focus on Orientation
Activities.
Wednesday, September 23
Thursday, September 24
lO:OOam - 2:00pm
Third World Coalition Oeen ~~u~e.
Join us in the Coalition Board Room,
Library 3205, to get acquainted, socialize,
or just relax. Refreshments will be available, as well as the Third World Survival
Manual, Third World Newsletter, and Housing,
Job, and Financial Aid information.
Friday, September 25
Noon - 1 :30pm
Welcome Luncheon.
The Third World Coalition welcomes all new
and returning Third World students, staff,
and faculty by hosting a luncheon in CAB
306. International foods and entertainment
highlight the event and everything is free.
Saturday, September 26
8:00pm - Midnight
The First Checm_ Dance
is a campus-wide event co-sponsored by the
Student and Activities (S&A) Office and
the Third World Coalition. The dance will
be held in Library 4300 and will showcase
"Exit," a Seattle-based Rhythm and Blues/
Funk band.
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Monday, September 28
All Day
First Dqy of
Good Luck!
Tuesday, September 29
Noon - l :OOpm
Third World .Community Meeting.
Third World students, staff, and faculty
are encouraged to attend this meeting
which will be held in the Coalition Board
Room, Library 3205. The meeting will focus
on the goals, objectives, and services
provided by the Coalition and the various
ethnic student groups. Light refreshments
will be provided.
Wednesday, September 30
ll:OOam- 2:00pm
CAB Stands and Information Booths
for every student organization on campus
will be set up in the CAB mall.
Friday, October 2
6:30pm - Midnight
Ethnic DinnerLSocial
will be presented to you by the Coalition,
NASA, MEChA, Ujamaa, the Asian/Pacific Isle
Coalition, and Third World Women to celebrate the end of the first week of school
The dinner will feature a variety of ethn.
foods with dinner music provided by the
contemporary sounds of "Elua." Dance music
will follow as D.J. Ricardo Frazier spins
the tunes. Spirits and munchies will be
available and everything is absolutely
free!
Sc~ool.
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CALENDAR
Important Dates and Deadlines:
9/18-19
Housing Check-In
All Day
20-22
New Student Check-In (Admissions)
All Day
23
Academic Fair
Library Lobby
9 :OOam - Noon
Part-Time Students Academic Fair
Library Lobby
5:30 - 7:00pm
New Student ReQistration
All Day
24
Registration for Continuing Students
Appointments Only
All Day
25
Registration for New and Continuing Students
Appointments Only
All Day
28
First Day of Class
29
Individual Contract and lnternshiQ Fair
Library 2205
5:00- 6:00pm
10/2
Tuition and Fee Payment Due
Last Day to Withdraw with 100% Refund.
