1) Panel Discussion: kNow Trafficking Campaign
Panel Discussion: "Our Sisters Are Not for Sale: Asian Trafficked Victims into the U.S."
Part of the kNow Trafficking Campaign by One Voice
Thursday, February 7,
6:30pm @ McCormick Tribune Center
This panel discussion will examine the issue and implications of Asian trafficked victims into the United States. This event will feature:
- National experts with cutting edge research on the state of Asian trafficked victims into the U.S. as well as local experts addressing trafficking in Chicago.
- Practical strategies for the community to combat the dehumanizing stereotypes of Asian women and children and the complex dynamics of the Asian immigrant population that perpetuate the trafficking of Asian women.
Websites: Asian American Studies Program | KAN-WIN | One Voice
Sponsored by the Asian American Studies Program & KAN-WIN
2) Online Survey for Asian Americans
Online Survey: Familial Factors Affecting Career Decisions
From Angela Kang: I am a fifth-year Ph.D. student in the counseling psychology program at Fordham University in New York City. I am conducting a dissertation study that examines familial factors that affect the career decisions of Asian American youths. I am recruiting Asian Americans who are U.S. citizens/permanent residents and currently enrolled in undergraduate college (18 years of age and older) to participate in the study. Participants would be required to complete an online survey that takes approximately 20 minutes and would then be entered into a raffle to win 1 of 3 $50 cash prizes.
Survey Link | Questions? Contact: Angela Kang
Sponsored by the Counseling Psychology Program at Fordham University
3) Northwestern Undergraduate Research Grant
Northwestern Undergraduate Research Grant
Deadlines: February 26 (academic-year grants) & March 14 (summer grants)
Have an exciting idea for research? Want an opportunity to carry out a scientific project, or study hard-to-find texts, or work in distant archives, or create a piece of art or music? Undergraduate Research Grants (URG) supports Northwestern undergraduates for a wide variety of research projects. Successful applicants can receive up to $1,000 during the academic-year or $3,000 for the summer to offset project costs.
Types of projects funded: any well-thought out research project or creative endeavor, i.e. biomedical research, social science surveys, scholarly work in the humanities, performing arts productions, travel to scientific meetings, etc.
Website & Calendar for Information Sessions
Questions? Contact: urg@northwestern.edu | 847-467-0499
Sponsored by the Provost's Office
4) Summer Internship Grant Program
The Summer Internship Grant Program is an initiative spearheaded by student leaders, University Career Services, and the Northwestern Alumni Association. The program provides a $2,000 stipend to students interning during the summer in organizations that typically offer unpaid internships.
Program Information
Sponsored by University Career Services (UCS) & Northwestern Alumni Association (NAA)
5) Court Watching Externship
Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice - Court Watching Externship
Are you interested in legal and/or social justice issues, and wish to be an advocate of change for Chicago's criminal justice system? If so, the Court Watching Externship is for you!
Externs will receive a 2-hour training session and seminar in court watching/ethnographic methods hosted at the American Bar Association. Then externs participate in court watching seminars and will gain professional experience.
Externship Flyer | Website
Sponsored by the Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice
6) Peace Corps
Peace Corps Information Table, Meeting & Interviews
Application Deadline: February 22
Information Table
Tuesday, February 26, 10:00am-2:00pm
@ Norris University Center
Information Meeting
Tuesday, February 26, 6:00pm
@ Norris University Center, Arch Room
Campus Interviews
Wednesday, February 27, 8:30am-5:00pm
@ Career Services Interview Center, 630 Lincoln Street
The application process takes 6-12 months. Apply early to assure a timely departure. Students may schedule an interview through CareerCat.
Website | Questions? Contact: Katie O'Connor | 800-424-8580, option 1
Sponsored by the Peace Corps & University Career Services (UCS)
7) Win $100 for your Books for Spring Classes!
Enter to win a $100 gift card to use towards your books for Spring Quarter classes! Just by replying to the weekly announcements email (or sending an email to asian@northwestern.edu), you will have an entry in the $100 Gift Card Drawing.
You may submit an entry once per week. In the body of the email, type in your first and last name and the codeword "LUNAR" (the codeword will change each week).
Gift Card Drawing Rules
Sponsored by Asian/Asian American Student Affairs
