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The Evergreen State College
HAPPENINGS FROM THE THIRD WORLD COALITION - JANUARY/FEBRUARY 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.
Please forward that information to
Library 3204 or 3208.
rHIRD WORLD COALITION
The Third World Coalition is TESC's
answer to a Minority Affairs office. We
are ~ 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
books 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.
NEW HOURS
The operation of the Third World Coalition
will be different, starting this quarter.
Coordinator, April West-Baker, will be
job sharing with Steve Bader, who will
take on the role of Assistant Coordinator.
April will be in Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Steve will spread his hours
over Wednesday through Friday. ·
We hope this will work to better enhance
our services to the Third World community.
Feel free to drop in and say hello.
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.

Olympia. Washington 98505

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UJAMAA - L-3207
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.
-Coordinator: Thomas Samuels
-Office Hours: Tuesdays and Hednesdays,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
-Meeting Days: Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
-Phone : 866-6781
NASA - L-3220
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 invoJvement with various
tribal communities, reservations, organizations and urban areas throughout the
Pacific Northwest.
-Coordinator: Ann McManus
-Office Hours: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.;
Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Thursdays,
2 to 5 p.m.; Fridays, 1 to 5 p.m.
-Meeting Days: To be determined.
MEChA - L-3206
MEChA, Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanos de
Aztlan, is a Chicano student organization
that emqodies a concept of self-identity,
cultural heritage, 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: Maria Anorga
-Office Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
Mondays through Thursdays
-Meeting Days: Wednesdays at noon
-Phone: 866-6143
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 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.
-Coordinator: Penny McCall
-Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday
afternoons
-Meeting Days: Thursdays at 12 noon
-Phone: 866-6006

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
-Office Hours: 10 a.m.-12 noon/2-4 p.m.,
Mondays through Thursdays
-Meeting Days: Mondays at 12 noon
-Phone: 866-6033

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THIRD WORLD T-SHIRTS
The Third World Coalition is offering Third
Jrld 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 Library 3208 and
sueply 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 servi~es
available from Olympia to Seattle, rang1ng
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
~nd daycare, other than what is offered
n campus.
The Third World Survival Man~al is free
and available for any new Th1r~ World
student. You are welcome to p1ck one
up at the Coordina~or's office, L-3208,
during regular bus1ness hours.
WINTER FESTIVAL
This year•s Winter Festival will be a
campus wide event scheduled for February
15-20. The Third World Coalition, along
with NASA, MEChA, Asian/Pacific Coalition,
and Third World Women, have collaborated
to present several cultural activities
as our contribution to this week-long
celebration.
Activities include a concert/demonstration
of Japanese Koto playing, a Native American
puppet show, and the highly acclaimed
Tawana Dancers who will be performing
~ative American song and dance. Also on
hand will be internationally known Chicano
poet, Alurista, who will be giving a
presentation of his works.

At the time of this newsletter•s printing,
exact dates and locations for the aforementioned events were being confirmed.
Updated information on Festival activities
can be obtained through the Third World
Coalition, Enrollment Services, and the
S&A Activities Office.
CHICANO POET TO SPEAK
Alurista, a poet, playwright, and essayist,
is one of the most versatile and outstanding figures in the Chicano literary
world today. His works include important
collections of poetry like Nationchild,
PlumarQja, and Floricanto; plays like
Dawn which is in the anthology Contemporary
cnTCano Theater; and works like El Ombligo
de Aztlan. Alurista was one of the
founders of roltecas de Aztlan, a group
of Chicano writers and artists. He is
also one of the founding editors of
Maize, a journal of Chicano literature
and art. He has taught Chicano literature
at the University of Texas at Austin and
the University of California at San Diego.
He is a well known performer of poetry
whose recitations often include musical
accompaniment on a Mexican style guitarlike instrument, the box of which is
made of an armadillo shell. Alurista will
recite his poetry on February 11, at 7 p.m.,
in Library 4004.
POTLUCK RECEPTION
There will be a potluck/reception for
Alurista, Friday, February 12 at 12 noon,
in CAB 306. All Third World people are
invited and encouraged to attend. Come
and enjoy a relaxed lunch hour!
THIRD WORLD ART SHOWCASED
Faculty member Gail Tremblay and internationally known artist Rupert Garcia will
be presenting their works in Evergreen•s
Fourth Floor Gallery on January 16-February
14. Ms. Tremblay, a member of Evergreen's
Arts and Humanities faculty, and citizen of
the Onondaga Nation, will present readings
of her poetry as part of an exhibit of
contemporary and traditional Native
American art forms currently showing in
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While the exhibit shows, a display of
posters by Rupert Garcia will also share
the Gallery walls. Garcia, a San Francisco
based artist and Chicano cultural leader,
has received international acclaim for his
art.
The Third World Coalition welcomes the
works of Garcia, and sister Gail Tremblay
and encourages all interested persons to
take in these exhibits. Gallery hours are
12 noon to 6 p.m. on weekdays, and 1 to
5 p.m. on weekends.
FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP
The KEY program held a Financial Aid .Workshop on r~onday, February 1. Financial aid
deadlines for the coming school year are
approaching fast. If you need help or
additional information, contact KEY at
866-6464.
CO-OP ED WORKSHOP
There will be a workshop on the whole
process of internships, February 8, at
12 noon, in Library 3205. This will be
especially helpful for those students
interested in doing an internship for
spring • If you have any q ues ti ons about
it, now will be the time to ask. Edna
Harper, from Co-op Ed, will be here to
address them. For more information, call
866-6034.
INDIAN YOUTH CONFERENCE SLATED
The Western Washington Indian Youth
Council will be presenting their first
annual youth leadership conference here
at Evergreen on February 12,13&14. The
conference will attract Native American
Youth between the ages of 15-20 from all
over Western Washington. Highlights and
festivities include workshops on Native
American communication, education, and
history; a welcome luncheon, dance and
banquet.
There is a $10 registration fee for nonparticipants wishing to attend. For
further information, contact Ann McManus
at 866--6033 or 866-6034.

, 1GUNG HAY FAT CHOY
On Monday, January 25, the Chinese yea
of the Dog began. People throughout
China, the US, and the world, celebrated
the beginning of the Chinese calendar year
4680 with firecrackers, dragon dances,
and the preparation of customary New Years'
dishes.
New Years is the most important of Chinese
holidays. Tradition dictates that it be
a time to settle debts, pay respect to
eJders and ancestors, and enjoy a well
earned rest after the year's hard work.
We welcome the year of the Dog and wish
all aGUNG HAY FAT CHOY!

TO ALL NATIVE HAWAIIANS!~!!!!!!~!!!!!!!
The Native Hawaiian Study Commissioners
Panel has recently held testimonial
hearings in the islands to collect facts
and information on Hawaiian people. The
panel was mandated to study and report on
the "culture, needs , and concerns" of the
Hawaii an people.
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), held
community meetings to encourage Native
Hawaiians to testify at these hearings.
OHA would like the United States to acknowledge the role it played in the illegal
overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893,
and to make meaningful reparations due the
Hawaiian people. Although the hearings
are over, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs
are taking written testimonies as input to
make this study "On Native Hawaiian Claims"
a success. I encourage all Native Hawaiians
to submit written tes ti monies to :
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs
567 So. King Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
For more information, please feel free to
contact Julie Leialoha at the Third World
Coalition Office, Library 3208, 866-6034.

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JOB REFERRAL SERVICE ANNOUNCED
A regional job referral service is being
established by the Portland Federal Executive Board's Equal Employment Opportunity
Committee. The referral service would
create a central file of women and minorities
interested in employment with the Federal
Government. This file would serve as a
data bank for all government agencies to
draw from when filling available positions.
Its purpose is to specifically provide
referral services for minorities and women
in the Northwest and to make agencies
aware of their existence.
A limited supply of applications are available at the Third World Coalition office.
Further information or additional applications can be obtained from:

Farmers Home Administration, USDA
Attn: Portland Executive Board
FEORP Project
Federal Building, Room 1590
1220 SW Third Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97204
INTERNSHIPS:
The following is a listing of paid internships available for Spring Quarter. There
are many more internships listed at the
Cooperative Education Office. Feel free
to contact them at LAB 1000, 866-6391.
TEACHING INTERNSHIP
QUEBEC/NEWFOUNDLANDLLABRADOR
Interns are needed to teach creative
short-term education programs in music,
drama, physical education, and/or art.
These education programs supplement the
regular program in the rural schools
throughout Northern Maine, New Brunswick,
the Lower North Shore of Quebec, Newfoundland, and Labrador. Prefer student
who has had some teaching experience in
their program of interest.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
SPOR'ANE
Help meet the needs of Lakeland Village
developmentally disabled residents.
Support staff training of residents in
basic social, recreational, educational,
and physical skills. Prefer student
with an interest in serving the needs of
the developmentally disabled.
GRAPHIC ARTS & PRINTING APPRENTICE
MONROE
Student intern will provide general
training in graphics, type and layout,
darkroom, and presses. Prefer student
with strong experience in all of the above
skills.
ASSISTANT PUPPETEER AND CRAFTSPERSON
OLYMPIA
Student intern would build puppets,
design and execute the scenery and lighting,
and assist in putting on puppet shows
including puppeteering. Group will put
on shows for libraries, schools, restaurants.
and private showings. Prefer student with
drama background, but alternative~ would be
art or English background. Would be willing
to work with anyone interested in puppetry.
ACTION ALLIANCE COORDINATOR
OLYMPIA
Student intern would plan and coordinate
meetings to coordinate projects undertaken
by the council, and maintain communication
links among members and the statewide network of councils. The council consists of
social service agency directors and staff
and interested citizens. The goal of the
agency is to become a coordinating council
for issues/projects related to children,
youth, and families in the county. Prefer
student with academic background or work
experience in human services.

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LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH AIDE
OLYMPIA
Research legislative issues, monitor
public hearings, assist volunteer lobbyists
and regional director with legislative
matters and record keeping, work on initiatives as required, make contacts with
volunteer activists, etc. Prefer student
with background in political science or
allied field. Research experience is
helpful.

FEBRUARY CALENDAR
2/8
Internship Workshop,l2 noon, L-3205
11

Chicano poet, Alurista, 7 p.m., L-4004

12

Potluck/reception ·for Alurista, 12
noon, CAB 306

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Third World Coalition
The Evergreen State College
Library 3208
Olympia, WA 98505

College Archives
Library 2300

Winter Festival - Watch for exact
schedule.
CLOSED- Washington's Scheduled
Birthday
UMOJA WEEK- Watch for further details.
3rd World students invited to evaluate
Admissions process with Albert Smalls.
More information is forthcoming.