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Happenings from the Third World Coalition, 1980
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The Evergreen State College
HAPPENINGS FROM THE THIRD WORLD COALITION - SEPTEMBER 1980
WELCOME
This is a special issue of our newsletter
to welcome all new and returning Third
World students.
Thi s is a monthly publication throughout
the academic year, produced by the Third
W
orl d Coalition. It serves the purpose
of presenting to TESC students, staff and
fa culty of color, information about the
Third World community and the campus. It
is also open for you to submit any
arti cles, stories, poetry or information
t ha t you want Third World people to know.
?lease forward that information to
Library 3204 or 3208.
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
two people, Kim Bingham, Library 3204,
full time secretary; and April West,
Library 3208, coordinator. We welcome
any and all of you to stop by and get
acquainted with what is available to you.
Our phone number is 866-6034.
THIRD WORLD SURVIVAL MANUAL
THIRD WORLD COALITION
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The Third World Coalition is similar to
what most colleges call a Minority Affairs
offi ce. We are l/3 of an administrative
un i t on campus called the Educational
Suppo r t Programs. Our mission is just
that - to be a support for all people of
color. This entails support for students
fal l i ng behind on classes and in need of
referral for basic skills development or
t ut or i a1s , students needing advocacy or
gui dan ce in choosing a faculty member, a
pro gram , writing a contract or evaluation,
or even in danger of losing credit.
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.
We also provide various cultural activities
t hroughout the year, as well as workshops
on various topics, and have available a
pri vate study room for those wanting a
quie t place to do their work and a library
ounge with Third World periodicals and
boo ks which can be checked out or read
t here . See the secretary in Library 3204
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.
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THIRD WORLD COALITION T-SHIRTS
Are you seeking something unique to give
as a gift from TESC? Why not an exclusive
Third World Coalition T-shirt? They are
red with a black graphic depicting all
four Third World groups. The best
thing is their price, only $5.00 and all
proceeds go into the Mary Ellen Lewis
fund for scholarships for future Third
World students. They will be available
during the Third World Coalition Orientation Week activities or through the
coordinator S office in Library 3208.
HURRY, SUPPLY IS LIMITED!!!
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THIRD WORLD COALITION ORIENTATION WEEK
Orientation Week begins September 22nd
and the Third World Coalition has
scheduled a series of activities especially
for the Third World community at Evergreen.
This allows you to become acquainted with
other Third World students , faculty and
staff and the services which are specifically
available to you.
Please take the time to look at the
schedule and attend as many events as
possible. Your concern and involvement
help shape the planning and services to be
made available for future Third World
students. Remember, all events are FREE
to you, the Third World student, faculty
or staff. The schedule is as follows:
Monday, September 22nd, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.,
Thi_rd .Wot;;l.9. .f.oa 1i ti on Open House in the
Coalition Board Room, Library 3205. This
is an opportunity to meet Third World
faculty, staff and students. Third World
T-shirts will be on sale ... all proceeds go
to a Third World scholarship fund. The
Third World videotape, TESC, a Third
World Perspective will be shown. Also
available will be the Third World Survival
Manual, housing, job and financial aid
information and the Third World Newsletter.
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Tuesday, September 23rd , 12 :00 noon ,
*Third_World Coali1i~n. Communitx Meeting
for all Third World students, faculty and
staff will be held in the Coalition Board
Room, Library 3205. The meeting will
begin with the introduction of Third
World student groups and coordinators,
introduction of the Educational Support
Programs 1 staff (Third World Coalition,
Upward Bound, Learning Resource Center) ,
presentation of the Third World Survival
Manual, Third World Newsletter and
setting of a regular meeting date. Light
refreshments will be served.
*6:00 to 8:00p.m., Ethnic Dinner for all
Third World faculty, students and staff
at the CAB student lounge, (third floor,
room 306) with an hour of Jazz Sounds by
the Michael Powers Sextet, featuring
vocalist, Patty Holly and pianist,
Joni Metcalf.
8:30 to 10:30 p.m., Cultural Entertainment
presented to you by the Third World
Coalition, NASA, MEChA, Ujamaa, the Asian
Coalition, and Third World Women featuring an evening of dance and music
by the Michael Powers Sextet from Seattle,
CAB Lobby, 2nd floor. Third World T-shirf
will be available for sale.
*Wednesday, September 24th, 12:00 to 2:00p.m.,
Third World Coalition Oeen House in the
Coalition Board Room, L1brary 3205. Mini
workshops will be presented by representatives from Housing, the library, Co-op
Ed, Financial Aid, Learning Resource
Center, Media Loan, KAOS, Self Help Legal
Aid, and the Women 1 s Health Clinic. Also
available will be Third World T-shirts for
sale, Third World Newsletters and Third
World Survival Manuals.
Thursday, September 25th, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.,
Third World Coalition Open House in Library
3205. Third World T-shirts will be available for sale and the Third World videotape,
TESC, A Third World Perspective will be
shown.
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*12:00 to 1:30 p.m., The Third World
Coalition, Asian Coalition, MEChA, NASA,
Ujamaa, and Third World Women are hosting
a special luncheon for Third World facult)
staff and students. This will be a
welcoming reception for all new and
returning students. The Steve Bader
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Quartet will provide entertainment with
a variety of Hawaiian, Pop and Jazz music.
Friday, September 26th, 10 :00 to 12 :00 noon,
Third W~rld_CQalilion QP.en House in Library
3205. Third World T-shirts will be on
sale. We will also show the videotape,
"TESC, A Third World Perspective".
*All starred events are for those people
in receipt of this schedule only - all
other events are open.
THIRD WORLD STUDENTS: WHO WE ARE
NASA stands for Native American Student
Association and they are located in
Library 3217. The phone number is 6024.
This group is open to all Native Americans
to offer mutual support and enhancement
of Native American culture on and off
campus.
:here is currently a position open with
NASA as student coordinator. For more
information, contact Diane Devlin at the
KAOS radio station, 866-KAOS.
MECHA - Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanos
de Aztlan is located in Library 3206 and
their phone number is 866-6143. MECHA
is open to all Latinos and they will be
having regular office hours and meetings.
The contact person is Maria Anorga.
Asian/Pacific Coalition is located in
Library 32·09 and is*coordinated by
Steve Bader, 866-6033. All Asian and
Pacific Americans are encouraged to get
involved as well as all other interested
people. The Asian/Pacific Coalition also
has a sizeable library of books and
periodicals available for those interested.
UJAMAA - Which is Swahili for Cooperative
Economics, is located at Library 3207,
and is open for all Black Americans.
Their phone number is 866-6781. *Victor
·ackson is the coordinator and will be
calling regular meetings once school
begins.
Third World Women ~coordinated by Penny
McCall, will be located in Library 3211.
This group is just becoming established
with a coordinator and office space. All
Third World Women are encouraged to add
input and give direction to this organization.
*It is worthy to note that coordinators
are also students and the number of hours
they work is limited. Therefore, if
there's a problem of reaching someone, a
message can be left at the Third World
Coalition office in Library 3204, or call
866-6034. All the coordinators meet
together regularly for the convening of
the Third World Coalition Board meetings,
every Tuesday at noon in Library 3205.
SEPTEMBER CALENDAR
9/20-23 Early check-in, for academic
advising appointements, and moving
into dorms.
22-23 Academic advising by appointment
with faculty.
22-26 Orientation Week, see page 2 for
Third World activities.
24 9:00- noon, Academic Fair to
meet faculty.
noon - 5:00 p.m., Registration for
new full-time students.
25 10:00- 7:00p.m., registration
for continuing students.
26-10/3 Registration continues, but many
programs may be full.
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Classes begin.
30 noon - 1 :00 p.m. ,/4:00 - 5:00 p.m.,
individuals and group contract
fair, for those wishing to negotiate a contract with a faculty.
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It is important to note that the last day
for registration (without paying a late
registration fee) is October 3rd. Also,
remember that all programs want Third
World students, so if you are told a
program is closed, make an appointment
to seek admission with the faculty
program coordinator. Stress the
importance of being included into that
academic program and how it will meet
your specific educational goals. If you
want additional support, call the Third
World Coalition coordinator at 866-6034.
HAVE A GOOD
YEAR!~!
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