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The Evergreen State College
HAPPENINGS FROM THE THIRD WORLD COALITION - APRIL 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
f aculty of color, information about the
~hird World community and the campus.
It
1s also open for you to submit any
articles, stories, poetry, or informati.on
that you want Third World people to know.
Please forward that information to
ibrary 3204 or 3208.
THIRD WORLD COALITION
The Third World Coalition is TESC's
answer to a t~inority 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 c~asses and in need of referral
for basic skills development or tutorials,
students needing advocacy or guidance in
ch?o~ing a faculty member, a program,
wr1t1ng a contract or evaluation, or even
i n danger of losing credit.
We also provide various cultural activities
throug~out the.year, as well as workshops
on var1ous top1cs, 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
~ooks which can be checked out or read
,1ere. 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 Tuesdays at 12 noon in
Library 3205. All interested Third
World people are encouraged to attend.
World Coalition is staffed by
K1m B1ngham, Secretary (Library 3204);
April West Baker, Coordinator, and Steve
Bader, Assistant Coordinator (Library
3208). Our phone number is 866-6034.
T~e T~ird

A~ril West Baker will be job sharing
w1th Steve Bader. April will be in
t·1onday-Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Steve will spread his hours over Wednesday through Friday. Fee 1 free to droo
in and say hello.
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WHO WE ARE:
Besides the Third World Coalition, there
are currently five funded Third World
~tudent groups available to you for your
1nvolvement 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-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

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meet and talk wi th ot he r Black students
and provide assistance i n any way possible.
-Coordinator: Arman Joh ns on
-Office Hours: Mondays, 1 t o 3 p.m. ;
Wednesdays, 9 a.m. t o 12 noon and 2 to
3 p.m. ; Fridays , 1 to 3 p.m.
-Meeting Days: Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
-Phone: 866-6781
NASA - L-3220
The Native American Student Associ ation
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 so cial ills
such as racism and prejudice by recognizing
and embracing cultural diffe rences in a
positive way for people li ving i n a plural
society. NASA strives t o strengt hen and
perpetuate the Native American cu lture
and heritage by involvement with various
tribal communities, reservati ons, 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.
•Meeti ng Days : To be determined .
MEChA - L-3206
MEChA, Movimiento Estudiantil Chi canos de
Aztlan, is a Chicano student organ izati on
that embodies a concept of self-i denti ty,
cultural heritage, history, broth erhood
and contemporary Chicano student acti vities.
Our goals include educating the Evergreen
and Olympia communities to the total
Chicano experience. We exist to fill t he
gap for all Chicano and Hispanic studen t s
that the normal resources on campus fa il
to meet. We are also here to meet both
your academic and social needs.
-Coordinator: Maria Anorga
-Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. , Wednesdays
through Fridays
-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: Tuesdays through Fridays,
1 to 5 p.m.
-Meeting Days : Mondays at 12 noon
-Phone : 866-6033
THIRD WORLD T-SHIRTS
The Third World Coalition is offering Third
World T-sh i rts as a means to generate funds
for the Mary Ellen Lewis Scholarship Fund
for Th i rd 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.

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'HRD 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.
NATIVE AMERICAN ART DISPLAYED
A presentation of Native American art will
'~ held in the Library 3500 lounge on
unday, April 5th at 1:30 p.m. Artists
displaying their works will include Cheryl
Peters, Blackfeet; Galen Galler, Yakima;
Angelina Nockai, Navajo; Gail Tremblay,
Onondaga; and a host of others from the
Third World Wisdom Program and the Life
Modeling Program.
SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK IN CONCERT
Sweet Honey In The Rock makes their Evergreen debut on Wednesday, April 7, at
8 p.m. in the Evans Library Lobby.
This dynamic group performs music that
speaks to the needs of people, who by
reason of color, national origin, age,
sex, and economic status, are denied
a voice. What makes them unique is the
fact that their music is done a cappella;
without any instrumental accompaniment.
A Sweet Honey In The Rock concert has been
described as a total experience of song,
>ul, and spirit. There is no separation
oetween audience and performance. Their
music and voices fill all spaces.

The concert is being sponsored by the Tides
of Change, and friends. Tickets are
available at Rainy Day Records, The Rainbow
Tavern, TESC Women's Center, and at the
door. The event will be childcare provided,
wheelchair accessible, and sign interpreted.
For further information, contact the TESC
Women •s Center.
ODETTA RECEPTION
America's first lady of folk music returns
to Olympia with her own special brand of
musicianship applied to spirituals, blues,
folk and children's songs. Now a visiting
faculty artist-in-residence at Evergreen,
the popular singer and recording artist has
captured audiences throughout the world as
she performs a repertoire of music from
America's roots with her rich, powerfully
resonant voice and extraordinary range.
Odetta will be performing at The Olympic
Theater, 506 W. Washington in Downtown
Olympia. Tickets are $15 for patrons of
the Performing Arts Center; $5 to others.
April 24th, 8 p.m.- concert.
The Third World Coalition office, Third World
student organizations, and the Black Women's
Caucus of Washington State, Thurston County
Chapter, will be sponsoring an evening reception to welcome Odetta to Evergreen and the
Olympia community. The event will be held on
campus in CAB 110 on Friday, April 9th, from
6 :30 to 8 p ..fi1. There \'/ill be 1i ght refreshments, entertainment and warm company to be
shared with all attending. Those who would
like to help out with refreshment preparations
or for any additional information, contact
Julie Leialoha at the Third World Coalition
office, Library 3208, 866-6034.
ZOOT SUIT PREMIERES
"Zoot Suit," a film documenting the drama
and irony of the Sleepy Lagoon murder trials
in Los Angeles during the lq4os, will be
shown here at Evergreen on April 24.
The film is a Chicano .original adapted from
the broadway play and featuring the original
cast and score. It represents a unique treatment of a period in Chicano history that has
been obscured in traditional studies of the
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bare ethi cs and machinati ons of the
criminal justi ce system. As for entertainmen t value, it is well worth the
admissi on price.
Zoot Suit i s a Luis Valdez film featuring
a primarily Chicano leading cast. Further
information regardi ng showtimes and
admissi on pri ces may be obtained by
contacting Jeff Hamley at the KEY (Special
Services) off i ce i n Li brary 3501 or call
866-6464.
CHICANO HISTORIAN TO VISIT
In conjuncti on wi th the showing of the
film Zoot Sui t, ME ChA and the KEY office
have pooled res ources to bring Chicano
historian Franci sco Javier Hernandez to
campus. He rnandez i s a hi storian from
U.C. Berkel ey ' s Chicano Studi es Program
whose background i s i n Chi cano hi story,
Organized Farm Labor , and Alternative
Bilingual, and Bi cul tural Education. He
will be here to lecture to interested
programs on April 19th and 20th.
Hernandez wil l be here to speak specifically
on the histo r i ca l /political scenario
behind the time in hi story Zoot Suit
recaptures. Information on lecture times
and dates may be ob t ai ned by contacting
MEChA at 866-6143 , or KEY at 866-6464.
ASIAN HERITAGE WEEK OBSERVED
The Asian/Pacific Isle Coaliti on will be
observing National Asi an/Paci f ic American
Heritage Week on Wednes day , April 28,
with an all day sl ate of activi ti es.
The festivities s tart at noon wi th a
cultural fashion show in t he CAB mall.
The show will feature ethnic cl othes from
all over Asia and the Pacific. Garments
and textiles from Japan, Hawai i, Korea,
China, Taiwan, and the Philli pines will
be modeled by Asian/Pacifi c Coa li tion
members. Refreshments will be avai lable
before and during the show.
Following the program, jazz music will be
provided by severa l As i an musicians from
Seattle and Tacoma.

Music will again be the highlight of the
evening's activities when "Taiko" drummers
from Seattle give a performance of the
ancient Japanese artform. The concert
begins at 7 p.m. in the Recital Hall.
Immediately after the performance, the
film "Hito Hata," will premiere.
"Hito Hata" is a feature length docudrama produced by Visual Communications,
an Asian American film company based in
San Francisco. The film captures the
Japanese American experience in historical
context as seen through the eyes of several
fictional characters. "Hito Hata" is a
sensitive, accurate, and moving film.
There is no admission for either the Taiko
concert or "Hito Hata." All are welcome
to attend. For more information regarding
the upcoming Asian Heritage Observance,
contact the Asian/Pacific Coalition at
Library 3209, or call 866-6033.
UPWARD BOUND POSITION AVAILABLE
Applications are currently being accepted
for the position of Director of Recreation ~
for Upward Bound's 1982 summer session.
Duties will include planning and implementing
a comprehensive cultural and recreational
program for participating students and staff,
coordinating project activities with responsible college personnel in recreation, transportation, purchasing, activities, etc.,
providing leadership in the context of
leisure time activities, attending weekly
staff meetings, and providing the Project
Director with reports on the effectiveness
of planned activities.
Qualifications include a minimum of two
years successful college study, good communications skills, ability to organize, at
least a year of study in recreation and/or
physical education. Preference will be
given to candidates with experience in
Upward Bound, and with knowledge of cultural/
recreational resources in the South Puget
Sound Region.
Salary: Negotiated, contingent on funding
and experience. Staff will attend inservice training, June 24-25. The project
summer session will begin June 27 and ends
August 7, 1982.

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COORDINATORS POSITIONS AVAILABLE
"he coordinator positions for MEChA, the
Chicano student organizati on, and Third
World Women, which serves al l women of
color, will be open next s chool year .
Coordinators for these offi ces are
expected to perform a variety of t asks.
Administrative and secret arial duties
resulting from the coordination an~
implementation of cul t ural, educat1onal,
and social activities make up mos t of the
workload. The job also entail s some
counseling.
Third World student coordinator positi ons
are ideal for persons interested i n gaining
skills and experience in the areas of
Business and Public Administra t ion,
Communications, Cultural Educat ion , and
Counseling.
Positions are paid ($3.35 an hour, 15-19
hours per week), and applicants are urged
to apply as soon as possible. In terested
persons should contact MEChA at 866 -6143,
and Third World Women at 866-6006.
POSITION AVAILABLE FOR OFFICES OF THE
UJAMAA SOCIETY
Interested Ujamaa students should apply
in the form of a letter or submit your
name to Arman Johnson in Library 3207.
The positions available are:
Prime Minister
V. Prime Minister
Minister of Finance
Minister of External Affairs
There will be a meeting on Wednesday,
March 31, at 2 p.m.
INTERNSHIPS
The following is a listing of paid internships available for spring and summer
quarters. There are many more i nternships listed at the Cooperati ve Education
Office. Feel free to contact them at
I.AB 1000, 866-6391 •

SUMMER QUARTER INTERNSHIPS:
In Psychological Counseling
Summer Mental Health Internshi~
Washington, 0. C.
This internship provides psychiatric experience for students interested in a mental
health career. Interns spend their time
in clinical areas and in class. The intern ' s
clinical duties most closely resemble
those of a psychiatric aide. Emphasis is
placed on providing the intern with learning
experiences and exposing the intern to the
roles of various disciplines of the health
team. Interns are expected to participate
actively in the treatment program.
Prefer student who is entering or in senior
year and interested in pursuing a mental
health career. A course in abnormal
psychology is a prerequisite. Student must
be able to rotate clinical experience hours
between the day and evening hours of duty
as well as weekends.
One quarter, 40 hours per week, $1,050
stipend for the quarter.
In Electronic Media
Television News & Production Internshi~s
Wi scans in
Student interns will get news, photo and/or
production assignments based on intern's
interests and experience.
Prefer student with background in communications.
One quarter, 40 hours per week, paid
positions, wage negotiable.

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APRIL CALENDAR
4/1

Apri 1 Fools Day

5

Native American Art Display
Library 3500 Lounge, 1:30 p.m.

7

S&A Budget Allocation Meeting
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sweet Honey In The Rock Concert
Library Lobby, 8 p.m.

9
19/20
24

Reception for 11 0detta 11
CAB 110, 6:30 p.m.
Lectures by Francisco Hernandez
(Dates and times to be confirmed.)
Zoot Suit"
Lecture Hall 1, 3, 7, & 9 p.m.
11

Odetta Concert
Olympic Theater, Downtown Olympia
8 p.m.
28

Asian/Pacific Heritage Week Observed
CAB Mall/Recital Hall
12 noon to 11 p.m.

THIRD WORLD COALITION
THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE
LIBRARY 3208
OLYMPIA, WA 98505

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