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The Evergreen State College
HAPPENINGS FROM THE THIRD WORLD COALITION - SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 1982

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.
0 1ease 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 ~of an administrative unit on campus
called 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
Jocks 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, meets
regularly on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. 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-Baker, Coordinator, and Steve
Bader, Assistant Coordinator (Library
3208). Our phone number is 866-6034.
HOURS
The Coalition's office hours are 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The
office will be staffed by April WestBaker from Monday-Wednesday, and Steve
Bader from Wednesday-Friday. Please feel
free to drop in and say "he 11 o. 11
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 - L- 320 7
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

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friendly atmosphere for Black students to
meet and talk with other Black students
and provide assistance in any way possible.
Coordinator: Arman Johnson
Phone: 866-6781
Office hours and meeting days to be
arranged.
MEChA - L-3206
MEChA, Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanos de
Aztlan, is a Chicano student organization
that embodie~ a concept of self-identity,
cultural her1tage, history, brotherhood
and contemporary Chicano student activities.
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.
Coordinator position is open. Contact
Tomas Ybarra at 866-6012 for further
information.
Northwest Indian Center - L-3220
The Northwest Indian Center exists to
serve Native students• needs, whatever
they may be. Our 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. We strive 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.
Coordinator position is open. Contact
Ann McManus at 352-5494 for further
information.
THIRD WORLD WOMEN - L-3211
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 a1so pro vi des a way for
women to get together, sponsor activities
and work with the national women 1 s movement in addressing issues pertinent to
women of color.
Coordinator: Julie Leialoha
Phone : 866-6006
Office hours and meeting days to be
arranged.
ASIAN COALITION - L-3209
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.
Coordinator: Steve Yap
Phone: 866-6033
Office hours and meeting days to be
arranged.
THIRD WORLD T-SHIRTS
The Third World Coalition is offering Third
World T-shirts as a means to generate funds
for th~ Mary Ellen Lewis Scholarship Fund
for Th1 rd Horl d students. The shirts are
red with a black graphic, representative
of the four Third World student groups Northwest Indian Center, MEChA, Ujamaa,
and Asian/Pacific Coalition. They are
only $5 and would make an excellent gift
or momenta from Evergreen. They are
available in Library 3208.
THIRD WORLD SURVIVAL MANUAL
This is an extensive guidebook to aid any
new student to the TESC campus and
0 lympi a community. It gives a comprehensive overview of each campus facility
and their services available to all studen
It a}so give~ you an insight on community
serv1ces ava1lable from Olympia to Seattle
ranging from how to use the bus to where t~

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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
students. You are welcome to pick one
up at the Coordinator•s office, L-3208,
during regular business hours.
FYI
For your information, the coming issues
of the newsletter will include Financial
Aid, and Internship information. We
will also publicize the services of the
other three organizations (KEY, LRC, and
Upward Bound) that make up the Educational
Support Programs and update you on their
activities and events. The next issue
of the newsletter will be out in midOctober.
PSA TO BE PRODUCED
The Enrollment Coordinating Committee is
in the process of producing a 30-second
Public Service Announcement (PSA) which
upon completion, will be aired on the
major television stations in the region.
The PSA will be aimed at attracting
greater numbers of Third World/Minority
students to Evergreen's campus. There
is presently a need for Third World
student talent for the production. The
taping will be done in the two-week
period starting September 19-0ctober 1.
If you are interested in participating,
contact the Third World Coalition Office,
or Albert Smalls in Admissions.
NHSF SEEKS APPLICANTS
The National Hispanic Scholarship Fund is
now accepting applications for next year.
Students in financial need that have also
maintained a 3.0 GPA, or equivalent
academic performance are encouraged to
~pply.
The Foundation will be awarding
$300,000 in scholarships this year.
Application and information may be

obtained by writing the National Hispanic
Scholarship Fund, PO BOX 748, San Francisco,
California, 94101. (415)892-9971.
JOIN THE FOREIGN SERVICE
The Department of State, Commerce, and the
International Communications Agency are
particularly interested in increasing the
numbers of women and minority group
members serving as Foreign Service Officers
and Foreign Service Information Officers.
These agencies encourage interested persons
to take their 1982 written examinations.
Applications for the examinations must be
received by the Educational Testing Service
no later than October 22, 1982. For
information and application, write to the
Foreign Service Officer Recruitment Branch,
Department of State, Box 9317, Rosslyn
Station, Arlington Virginia, 22209-0318,
or telephone (703) 235-9375, 235-9376.
WORKSTUDY POSITION OPEN
The Third World Coalition has one position
open for any interested workstudy (15
hours per week) qualified Third World
student. Duties include assisting in all
Coalition sponsored activities, the
production of the newsletter, and assisting
the Third World student groups with their
acti viti es.
Interested persons should contact the Third
World Coalition as soon as possible. The
position will be open until someone is
hired. Call us at 866-6034.
ORIENTATION ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
As part of The Evergreen State College•s
Fall Orientation Program, the Third World
Coalition will be sponsoring an assortment of activities designed to help you
get acquainted with Evergreen.
The following is a schedule of events
complete with descriptions of each function.
We cordially invite you to participate in
these activities. Family and friends are
also welcome, so feel free to bring them
along. If you have any questions, contact
us at 866-6034.

THIRD WORLD COALITION
ORIENTATION ACTIVITIES
( SEPTEMBER 18 - OCT. 1, 1982 )

Saturday, September 18
Sunday, September 19
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Library - 3205

THIRD WORLD STUDENT/PARENT RECEPTION
This is an excellent oppurtunity for
new Third World Students and their
Parents to meet Third World Faculty,
Staff, and new and returning students.
A video presentation entitled 11 TESC,
A Third World Perspective 11 , will be
shown and light refreshments will be
available. The adjoining Third World
Student Offices will also be open and
staffed.
These receptions preceed the larger
campus wide Student/Parent receptions
held in the Fourth Floor Library Gallery on the same days.

Monday, September 20
Tuesday, September 21
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Library - 3205

THIRD WORLD COALITION OPEN HOUSE
Join us and get aquainted, socialize,
or just relax. Refreshments will be
available, as well as information reguarding Housing, employment, and Financial aid.

Tuesday, September 21
Noon- 1:30 p.m.
Library - 3205

THIRD WORLD COMMUNITY MEETING
Open to all interested persons, mandatory for all Student Hosts and Coor dinators. The meeting will focus on
Orientation Activities.

Wednesday, September 22
1:00 - 3:30p.m.
Library - 3205

OPEN HOUSE CONTINUES
Take a break from the Academic Fair
and enjoy some refreshments.

Thursday, September 23
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
CAB - 306

WELCOME LUNCHEON
The Third World Coalition welcomes all
new and returning students, staff, and
faculty with a luncheon in CAB 306.
The event will feature International
food and some homegrown talent. There
is no charge.

Saturday, September 25
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 Midnight
Library - 4300

THE FIRST CHEAP DANCE
This is a campus wide event sponsored
by the Third World Co~lition. The
dance will feature 11 Jet City B~nd "
a progressive Rythm and Blues, Funk,
11
Ronk ", band from Seattle. Light
refreshments along with 11 Spirits 11
will be available. Admission fee is
$2.00.

Monday, September 27
All Day

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Good Luck.

Tuesday, September 29
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Library - 3205

THIRD WORLD COMMUNITY MEETING
Third World students,staff, and faculty
are encouraged to attend this meeting.
The meeting will focus on the goals,
objectives, and services provided by
the coalition and the various ethnic
student groups. If attendance is good
the meeting will be held in one of the
adjoining lounges.

Wednesday, September 29
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
CAB Mall

CAB STANDS k~D INFOR}~TION BOOTHS
Booths representing every student group
will be set up in the CAB Mall.

Friday, October l
7:30 p.m. - Midnight
CAB 306

THIRD WORLD STUDENT/STAFF SOCIAL
We invite you to come celebrate the end
of the first week of school with music,
Hors d' oeuvres, beverages, and good
company. This event is absolutely free
of charge.

THIRD WORLD COALITION
ORIENTATION ACTIVITIES
( SEPTEMBER 18 - OCT. 1, 1982 )

Saturday, September 18
Sunday, September 19
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Library - 3205

THIRD WORLD STUDENT/PARENT RECEPTION
This is an excellent oppurtunity for
new Third World Students and their
Parents to meet Third World Faculty,
Staff, and new and returning students.
A video presentation entitled " TESC,
A Third World Perspective ", will be
shown and light refreshments will be
available. The adjoining Third World
Student Offices will also be open and
staffed.
These receptions preceed the larger
campus wide Student/Parent receptions
held in the Fourth Floor Library Gallery on the same days.

Monday, September 20
Tuesday, September 21
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Library - 3205

THIRD WORLD COALITION OPEN HOUSE
Join us and get aquainted, socialize,
or just relax. Refreshments will be
available, as well as information reguarding Housing, employment, and Financial aid.

Tuesday, September 21
Noon- 1:30 p.m.
Library - 3205

THIRD WORLD COMMUNITY MEETING
Open to all interested persons, mandatory for all Student Hosts and Coor· dinators. The meeting will focus on
Orientation Activities.

Wednesday, September
1:00- 3:30p.m.
Library - 3205

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Thursday, September 23
Noon- 1:30 p.m.
CAB - 306

OPEN HOUSE CONTINUES
Take a break from the Academic Fair
and enjoy some refreshments.
WELCOME LUNCHEON
The Third World Coalition welcomes all
new and returning students, staff, and
faculty with a luncheon in CAB 306.
The event will feature International
food and some homegrown talent. There
is no charge.

Saturday, September 25
8:00 p.m . - 12:00 Midnight
Library - 4300

THE FIRST CHEAP DANCE
This is a campus wide event sponsored
by the Third World Coalition. The
dance will feature 11 Jet City Band 11
a progressive Rythm and Blues, Funk,
" Rank ", band from Seattle. Light
refreshments along with 11 Spirits "
will be available. Admission fee is
$2.00.

Monday, Septembe r 27
All Day

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Good Luck.

Tuesday, September 29
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Library - 3205

THIRD WORLD COMMUNITY MEETING

Wednesday, September 29
11:00 a. m. - 2 :00 p.m.
CAB Mall

CAB STANDS AND INFORMATION BOOTHS
Booths representing every student group
will be set up in the CAB Mall.

Friday, Oc tober 1
7:30 p.m. - Midnight
CAB 306

THIRD WORLD STUDENT/STAFF SOCIAL
We invite you to come celebrate the end
of the first week of school with music,
Hors d' oeuvres, beverages, and good
company. This event is absolutely free
of charge.

Third World students,staff, and faculty
are encouraged to attend this meeting.
The meeting will focus on the goals,
objectives, and services provided by
the coalition and the various ethnic
student groups. If attendance is good
the meeting will be held in one of the
adjoining lounges.