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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 - OCTOBER 1980
WELCOME
Welcome to all new and returning Third
World students. This newsletter is a
monthly publication produced by the Third
World Coalition. Its purpose is to present
to all Third World faculty, staff and
students, information about the Third
World community and campus. Information
for this newsletter comes from you, so
please submit any articles, stories,
poetry or information that you wish to
share. This is our way of keeping in
touch with each other , especially for
those of us who aren't on campus as often.
Please forward any information to L-3204
or L-3208. All Third World students,
sulty and staff should receive this
~dblication monthly.
If you or someone
you know is not receiving it, it may be
because we don't have your current or
local address. PLEASE be sure you keep it
up to date with us and the Registrar.
THIRD WORLD COALITION
The Third World Coalition is similar to
what most colleges call a Minority Affairs
Office. We are one-third 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 in 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 based upon your needs and interests.
(A survey has been enclosed to local
residents for this purpose, and we request
that you return it to us as soon as
possible to Library 3204.)
We also have a private study room for
those wanting to do their work in a quiet
place. It is located in L-3236. There is
also a library/lounge with Third World
periodicals and books which can be checked
out or read there. See the secretary in
L-3204 for the key. Also, all Third World
students meet regularly on Tuesdays at
noon in the Coalition library/lounge,
L-3205. All interested Third World people
are encouraged to attend.
The Third World Coalition is staffed by
two people - Kim Bingham, L-3204, fulltime secretary; and Apri 1 West, L-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 LIBRARY CONTRIBUTION
The Third World !library/lounge has a small
but growing selection of Third World
materials, which are available for all
Third World people to use. We have
recently had a large donation made to our
library which has drastically increased ·
the number of books available on Blacks
and Africa. We would like to acknowledge
faculty member BILL BROWN for this very
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generous contribution. Books are very
expensive and in this day of budget cuts ,
they become a luxury item- so it is
greatly appreciated!
appreciated - even if it is only to help
set up chairs the morning before the
event begins. For more information,
please call 866-6034 or stop by L-3208.
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY
UJAMAA
The Third World Coalition and all the
Third World student groups are working on
the development of INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S
DAY. The indigenous people represent all
the original native people who occupied
this land before the white man. These
people are the native North and South
American Indian nations and the native
Hawaiians.
Uj amaa , which is Swahili for Cooperative
Economics, is located in L-3207 and is
open for all Black Americans seeking
educational and social support. The first
weekly meeting will be held Friday, Oct.
lOth at noon in L-3207. All Black students
are urged to attend and help decide which
activities the budget should be spent on.
Your support is needed. For more information, cal l 866-6781 between 8-4pm
Mondays and Tuesdays, or drop by during
those times. Victor Jackson is at the
helm this year.
Our native peoples have systematically had
their lands , language, cultures and
dignity taken away by the white missionary
and white pilgrim. Today, the native
people are among the most destitute in
this country. Yet, look at the wealth of
Hawaii's resorts and hotels, and the
resources which have been stripped from
the Indian nations' land.
November lOth has been set aside to
recognize the indigenous peoples of this
country. We will celebrate Indigenous
People's Day as an alternative to "Thanksgiving Day" which to many native people,
symbolizes many years of economic greed
and broken treaties.
The day will begin with an opening blessing
done by a Native American Indian and by a
native Hawaiian, in the Hawaiian language.
There will also be other people bringing
their culture and heritage from the South
and North American Indian nations, and
Hawaii. There will also be sharing from
the African heritage of the Black people
who were enslaved and brought to this
land. The film, 'The Salt of the Earth'
will also be shown in Lecture Hall 1 on
that day at l :00 p.m.
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY is free and open
to the public and all who are interested
are encouraged to attend. The events will
be taking place in the Library Lobby.
There is still much work yet to be done
and your support would be greatly
Ujamaa, co-sponsored by EPIC, will be
showi ng a film from Africa, 'Black Girl'
at 7:30pm in Lecture Hall 1 on Oct. 27th.
FREE - but donations are welcome.
MEChA - Latino Students
MEChA students held their first meeting of
the year on Wednesday, Oct. lst. Discussion centered on Indigenous People's
Day , and how to contact new students and
get them involved . A decision was reached
again this year that MEChA would not be
just here for Chicano students, but for
all Hispanic and Latino students. MEChA
meetings are scheduled for Wednesdays at
noon in L-3206. Please let us know if
this conflicts with your schedule.
Maria Anorga is the coordinator and she
can be reached at 866-6143, Mondays from
12-1 pm, Wednesdays from 8-4pm, Fridays
from 9-12 noon,· or drop by during those
times.
MEXICAN FOOD
MEChA will host an Open House and serve a
free lunch for all Hispanic/Latina
faculty, staff and students on Wednesday,
Oct. 15th in the MEChA office, L-3206.
This is strictly a social hour so we can
meet each other. The menu will be
delicious Mexican food.
WOMEN OF COLOR UNITE!
The Third World Women's Organization has
officially opened their office. Our
regular weekly meetings will be Mondays
at noon in L-3205.
On the agenda for our Oct. 13th meeting
is establishing a day and time for Third
World women to have an exercising class.
Also, we'll be discussing the Third World
Women's Organization's participation in
Indigenous People's Day.
Our meetings are open to all Third World
women students, faculty and staff. If
you have any issues or workshops that you
would like to see addressed, the Third
World Women's Organization is here for
that purpose.
Office hours are Mondays from 9-4pm,
Wednesdays and Fridays from 12-4pm. We
are located in L-3211 and until the phone
is installed, can be reached through the
Third World Coalition, 866-6034. Penny
McCall is the student coordinator.
NASA
NASA - Native American Student Association
is located in L-3217 and is open to all
Native American students, staff and
faculty. NASA is currently being headed
by Diane Devlin who can be reached at
866-6024 during her office hours on
Wednesdays and Fridays , noon-5pm. There
is still one more position open with NASA
for ten hours a week. If you are interested, please contact Diane. If you
can't reach her at NASA, leave a message
with the Third World Coalition, 866-6034.
ASIAN/PACIFI£l0ALITION
The Asian/Pacific Coalition will hold its
first meeting on Monday, Oct. 20th at 12:15
in L-3209. All Asian and Pacific Island
people are encouraged to get involved as
well as all other interested people.
Steve Bader is the student coordinator
and he can be reached at 866-6033 during
his office hours: Mondays from 12-l:30pm,
&3-5pm, Tuesdays-Thursdays from 2:30-5pm,
and Fridays from 2:30-4pm or stop by at
L-3209 during those times.
*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 L-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 L-3205.
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 available in L-3208
and su~ply is limited.
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. You are welcome to pick one up
at the Coordinator's office, L-3208,
during regular business hours or in the
Third World Coalition lounge, L-3205.
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OCTOBER CALENDAR
10/13,20,27 Third World Women will meet
in L-3205 at noon.
20,27
Asian/Pacific Coalition will
meet at noon in L-3209.
14,21,28 THIRD WORLD COALITION will
meet at noon in L-3205.
15,22,29 MEChA will meet at noon in
L-3206.
MEChA OPEN HOUSE at noon in
L-3206. Mexican lunch. FREE
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Film, BLACK GIRL, in Lecture
Hall 1 at 7:30pm.
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HALLOWEEN
DON 1 T FORGET, NOVEMBER lOTH- INDIGENOUS PEOPLE 1 S DAY.
Lucy Enriquez
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