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

ORIENTATION SUMMARY
The Third World Coalition, along with
Third World Women, the Ujamaa Society,
Asian/Pacific Island Coalition, MEChA,
and the Northwest Indian Center, would
like to express sincerest thanks for
your participation and support of our
Orientation activities.

Asian/Pacific Island Coalition L-3209
Coordinator: Steve Yap
Office Hours:
Wednesdays noon-5 p.m.
Thursdays noon-5 p.m.
Fridays
noon-5 p.m.
Meeting Days: Thursdays, noon-1 p.m.
Phone: 866-6033

We sponsored eleven activities and events
spread over a two week period with our
total attendance being approximately
400 persons.

Third World Women L-3211
Coordinator: Julie Leialoha
Office Hours:
Mondays
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesdays
noon-1 p.m.
Wednesdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Meeting Days: Mondays, noon-1 p.m.
Phone: 866-6034

More events, both social and educational
tre planned for the remainder of Fall
Quarter and the rest of the school year.
Your input would be greatly appreciated.
OFFICE HOURS POSTED
Office hours and meeting days for the
Third World student groups have been set
for Fall Quarter. This being a crucial
time of year for activity planning, you
are encouraged to participate and help
your respective ethnic organizations set
their calendar of events for the coming
school year. Your monies are being spent
in support of these offices. Please take
advantage of the opportunity to be a
part of them.
Ujamaa Society L-3207
Coordinator: Arman Johnson
Prime Minister: Michelle Boucree
Office Hours:
Mondays
9 a.m.-noon/l-3 p.m.
Wednesdays noon-2 p.m.
Fridays
noon-2 p.m.
Meeting days: Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m.
Phone: 866-6781

Northwest Indian Center L-3220
Coordinators: Ann McManus
Beverly McDona 1d
Office Hours:
Tuesdays
9 a.m.-noon
Wednesdays 9 a.m.-noon
Thursdays 9 a.m.-noon
Fridays
2-4 p.m.
Meeting Days: To be announced.
Phone: 866-6034
MEChA L-3206
Coordinator: Angel Nockai
Office Hours: To be announced.
Meeting Days: To be announced.
Phone: 866-6143
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY
Plans are now under way for Indigenous
Peoples Day, a multicultural and educational event on November 17. This third
annual event will feature entertainment,

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workshops, speakers, and a light dinner.
Although the date has been set, the
Coalition is still seeking further input
and ide as.
If you wish to participate or have any
questions, contact the Third World
Coalition student groups. More information will be available in the next
newsletter.
NEWSWEEK EDITOR AT EVERGREEN
Jerrold Footlick, a senior editor for
Newsweek Magazine will be on campus the
week of October 31-November 5. Footlick
has been the Education and Justice
Editor for the periodical and has
authored several books including The
College Scene Now and The Black AtnTete.
He has received major journal1sm awards
for his work on "The Furor Over Reverse
Discrimination," and has been regularly
applauded during his college visits over
his discussions on minority and feminist
issues.
Mr. Footlick will be visiting various
programs as a guest lecturer and is
available for informal get togethers as
we 11. For information, contact Pri sci 11 a
Bowerman in L-1416, at 866-6597.
SPOKANE HOSTS INDIAN CONFERENCE
The Northwest Indian Education Conference
is scheduled to be held October 31November 3, at the Sheraton, Spokane.
Activities for the conference include
workshops, seminar sessions, art exhibits,
field trips, and a banquet. One of the
major topics to be discussed will be
Raegan's new Federalism and its effects
on Indian education. The event is being
sponsored by the Coeur d'Alene Tribe.
Registration fees for students are only
$25 {includes banquet). If you are
interested in attending, contact Ruth Ray
at {208) 274-3101, or the Northwest
Indian Center here on campus in L-3220,
or call 866-6034.

WELCOME THIRD WORLD WOMEN
Julie Lei aloha, Coordinator
To all new and returning Third World
Women, I encourage all of you to come
and check out the Third World Women's
Organizat i on. It is an organization
which provi des support to women of color,
whose needs cannot be met by other
women's grou ps. We also sponsor events
with other exi sting minority groups. Any
type of help offered is greatly appreciated.
To keep you up to date on what is
happening with Third World Women, I
encourage you to attend the weekly
meetings. Third World Women meetings are
hel d every Monday from noon to 1 p.m. in
L-3205. Bri ng a lunch and we'll have a
rap session, or drop by any time during
office hours in L-3211.
BECOMING AMERICAN
Becoming American is a contemporary film
depicting the struggles of a Southeast
Asian refugee family entering the United
States. The film is being sponsored by ~
the Evergreen Political Information Center
(EPIC), and will be shown free of charge
on Monday, November 8, in Lecture Hall 1
at 7:30 p.m.
A demonstration of Laotian dancing will
follow the film.
WORKSHOPS SLATED
KEY Special Services, a student service
office under the direction of Educational
Support Programs, will be sponsoring a
workshop on Time Management and Study
Skills on Wednesday, November 17 from
3-5 p.m. in L-3510. All KEY students
are encouraged to attend, however, any
interested persons are welcome. For more
information, contact Jeff Hamley or Sherry
Warren at 866-6464.
INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE
The following is a list of internships
available for Winter Quarter. There are
many more internships listed at the

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Cooperative Education Office, so feel
free to contact them in Lab 1000, at
866-6391.
Preparer/Public Contact Person
San Jose, California--prefer student
with some accounting experience and
knowledge of tax preparation. Previous
office experience is desirable, as well
as experience greeting the public. One
quarter internship (4 months), paid
position. Deadline for application is
November 14, 1982.
Education Intern
Seattle--prefer student with academic
background in science, math, and computers.
Student should have good organizational
skills, energy, and enthusiasm. Interest
in science and education is a must. Twothree quarter internship, 20-40 hours/
week. Paid position (stipend).
Legislative Liaison
Olympia--student will monitor legislation,
attend hearings, and report committee
1ctivity. Prefer student with interest
in government. Political science background helpful but not necessary. Onetwo quarter internship, 40 hours/week,
pay negotiable, travel compensated.

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER CALENDAR
October 31
Halloween
31-11/5

Jerrold Footlick,
Newsweek Editor on
campus.

31-ll/3

Northwest Indian Education Conference,
Spokane, WA.

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Film - BECOMING AMERICAN,
Lecture Hall 1,
7:30 p.m.
KEY Workshop - Time
Management, L-3510,
3-5 p.m.
Indigenous Peoples Day,
Recital Hall,
noon-6 p.m.