"Celebrate what you want to see more of."
~Tom Peters~

All quotes for this section are taken from: "A Book of Bliss: thoughts to make you smile." Sourcebooks, INC. Naperville, Illinois. 2002.

Green tip of the week:

Turn off your computer at the end of each day when you are finished using it.

Spirituality and sexuality will be the focus of two upcoming sessions of the Planet Orange weekly discussion group, hosted by Syracuse University's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center.

The Rev. Thomas V. Wolfe, dean of Hendricks Chapel, has invited students to engage in a discussion on Monday, Feb. 25, about the experiences of religious barriers that LGBT students bring to college and how the chapel can play a role in dismantling those barriers. The discussion will be held from 7:30-9 p.m. in Hendricks' Small Chapel, located on the lower level of the building. Students will be asked to participate in a visual cultural audit of Hendricks, visiting the space and reviewing publications and the chapel's website.

"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students come from a variety of religious and non-religious backgrounds. While some faith traditions welcome LGBT people, messages of intolerance and lack of acceptance of other religious faiths have caused great harm to an entire group of people," says Adrea Jaehnig, director of the LGBT Resource Center. "Many LGBT college students wrestle with bringing their sexual and spiritual identities together in some sort of congruent way."

Wolfe says: "It is essential that Hendricks Chapel be a source of spiritual support for the LGBT community. I grieve every time I hear a member of that community express hesitancy to enter the chapel because of a negative experience with a religious community prior to coming to campus. This effort is all about communicating our open door and further strengthening our long time commitment to being a safe space."

During a follow-up discussion the following week, students will be asked to provide feedback on how Hendricks can continue to or better serve the LGBT community. The follow-up session will be held on Monday, March 3, from 7-9:30 p.m. at the LGBT Resource Center, 750 Ostrom Ave.

For more information, contact Hendricks Chapel at 443-2901 or the LGBT Resource Center at 443-3983.

Planet Orange:
Topic: Spirituality and Sexuality: Part I
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Day: Monday
Location: Hendricks Chapel (small chapel)

Planet Orange is a weekly discussion group for LGBTQ and Ally members of the SU/ESF campus community. This group gathers each week to discuss different topics of interest. Facilitated by Sean Maloney and Adrianne Musu this is a group no one will want to miss! For more information email Sean at swmalone@syr.edu

Cafe Q: Time: 8:00 pm
Day: Thursdays
Location: LGBT Resource Center

"DDR and Guitar Hero Night!!!"

Who would want to miss another exciting Cafe Q?! No one! So come enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and great company Cafe Q provides. Open to anyone and everyone, stop on by for a great time.

Twenty-five years after the emergence of HIV/AIDS, what does the landscape look like? Who is the most vulnerable and why? What is the reality of AIDS? Marjorie Hill, a pioneer in dealing with HIV/AIDS, will candidly respond to these questions and evaluate the progress that has been made in combating this epidemic.

As a licensed clinical psychologist and CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based Gay Men's Health Crisis, the nation's olderst AIDS service organization, Hill has cunsulted and lectured on issues of cultural diversity, HIV/AIDS in communities of color, and homophobia.

When: Tuesday, February 26th
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Hendricks Chapel
Who: EVERYONE Cost: FREE

When: Thursday, February 28th
Time:7:00 p.m.
Where: Watson Theater, Watson Hall
Who: Everyone
Cost: FREE

Preeminent experimental filmmaker Abigail Child presents On the Downlow (2007), a new documentary about bisexual desire in African American communities, plus several experimental films.

The Office of Multicultural Affairs is now accepting applications for the 2008 academic year's NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program (NUFP). OMA coordinates the University's participation in NUFP.

NUFP is a nationwide, semi-structured mentoring program for undergraduate students wishing to explore and better understand the field of student affairs and/or higher education. Students and mentors apply as a pair, and if selected are provided the foundation to establish a semi-structured mentoring relationship at their institution. Students, once selected, are known as Fellows, and are also given the opportunity to attend a national conference, participate in paid internships, and participate in the Summer Leadership Institute, a student leadership program designed to prepare participants for a career or graduate education in Student Affairs and Higher Education Administration.

To be considered for admission to the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program, each applicant must meet the following requirements:

• Identify as Black/African American, Asian, Hispanic/Latino(a), Indigenous (Native American, Alaskan, Hawaiian), Multiethnic, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, or as having a physical or psychological impairment;
• Have a 2.2 cumulative GPA at the time of application;
• Have a NASPA member agree to serve as a mentor;
• Have the support of the institution's chief student affairs officer.

Syracuse University's application deadline is Wednesday, April 16.

Students and/or potential mentors interested in learning more about NUFP and the application process can contact Tae-Sun Kim, associate director in the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Syracuse University's NUFP Coordinator, at ktaesun@syr.edu or 443-9676.

For additional information about NUFP, visit
http://www.naspa.org/programs/nufp/index.cfm

They are seeking lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) college students at Syracuse University who are willing to take a confidential 20-minute online survey for a research study being conducted by Dr. Jonathan Mohr in the Department of Psychology at George Mason University. The purpose of the study is to learn more about the lives of LGB college students, including perceptions of the campus climate for diversity. There is a lack of accurate information about LGB students today, and their hope is to collect much needed data through this study.

You can help their effort by taking a survey sometime in the next week and letting other LGB students at Syracuse University know about the survey. They are interested in hearing from a variety of students, including students of all ethnicities and students who are in all stages of the "coming out" process (including questioning students). Participants are eligible to enter a drawing for one of three $20 gift certificates for Starbucks Coffee (with the option of donating the $20 to a charitable organization).

You are eligible to participate if you identify as an LGB or questioning student and you are at least 18 years old. They suggest that you only take the survey in an environment where you feel comfortable responding to questions about your sexual orientation. If you begin the survey but need to quit before finishing the survey, then simply close your Internet browser. To take the survey, click the following link (or "cut and paste" the link into your preferred Internet browser):

h ttps://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx? sm=d1uKp4AM57I_2bnFqmqbApLw_3d_3d&c=313

Questions about participating? Feel free to email Dr. Mohr's research assistant, Matt Kendra (mohrlab@gmu.edu), with any questions or concerns.

This research has been reviewed by the George Mason University Human Subjects Review Board.

It's not too early to start planning your Summer at Syracuse.

Preview summer courses and other summer programs & events at our Summer at Syracuse web site.

Why Attend Summer at Syracuse?

• Boost your GPA.
• Define your goals.
• Stay on track for graduation.
• Take degree requirements-without the traffic jam.

Flexible Summer Schedules
MAYmester: May 12-23

• Summer Sessions:
• One: May 19-June 27
• Two: June 30-August 8
• Combined: May 19-August 8
• Online courses: May 19-August 8

Are you getting behind in your classes, or struggling to maintain a good GPA? You may be eligible for SU's Student Success Initiative (SSUI). Visit their website at www.studentsupport.syr.edu for eligibility criteria and program information. Summer Registration begins March 19, 2008.

Rarely Done Productions and FAT Chance In Series presents their version of bare: a pop opera!

When:
Friday, February 29 - 8pm
Sunday, March 2 - 7pm

Where:
Jazz Central on E. Washington Street.

Tickets:
$20
Cash bar available

www.rarelydone.org

The November 2006 midterm election was an exciting step forward for progressives; but much work remains. The new Congress, on its own, will not resolve our nation's most pressing concerns. If we want to combat global warming, increase access to higher education, provide healthcare for all Americans, end corruption in Washington, and redeploy our troops, we must expand our majorities in Congress and take back the White House.

A Representative will be on campus interviewing interested graduating seniors on February 27th and 28th. If you are interested in these career opportunities you can get more information and/or set up an interview at the Non-profit & Government Career Fair (Feb. 27th, 11-2pm, Schine Student Center). You can also send a cover letter and resume to:

NAME: Sam McKelvie
EMAIL: smckelvie@grassrootscampaigns.com
PHONE #: 217-430-4901

WEBSITE: http://ww w.grassrootscampaigns.com

Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. (GCI), a national firm specializing in building grassroots support for progressive causes, political candidates, public interest campaigns, and non-profit fundraising operations, is interviewing potential staff for their campaigns to Take Back the White House. Grassroots Campaigns' current and past clients include MoveOn.org, the Democratic National Committee, the ACLU, and the League of Conservation Voters. We are hiring for the following positions:

Position: Citizen Outreach Director
Citizen Outreach Directors and Assistant Directors manage grassroots fundraising offices. They work with a team of other directors to recruit, train, and work with a staff of up to 100 paid canvassers to build support for the 2008 elections and a wide range of nonprofit organizations.

Position: Field Organizer
Field Organizers work in targeted Congressional districts and major metropolitan areas around the country. They will recruit, train, and work with volunteers to build the support needed to win on critical issues and get good candidates elected. In fall 2008 Field Organizers will help run one of the largest get-out-the-vote drives in the country.

For all positions:

Qualifications:
Sound communication and motivational skills, strong desire for political change, and work ethic are essential. We are looking for people who have a strong leadership background, and who are ready to take on a lot of responsibility. Previous field organizing or canvass experience is a plus, but not a pre- requisite.

Salary/Benefits:
Annual salary begins at $24,000, and increases commensurate with experience. Staff may opt into our health care plan. Student loan assistance repayment program offered.

Locations:
Nationwide, ask recruiter for more details.