23 Students in Attendance
1 Faculty, 1 Staff
Thank You, again, to Brandice for hosting the meeting.
Below are the notes taken by Thabisa and myself (Jazzi)
If anyone who was not in attendance or had to leave early would like elaboration on any of the notes, please feel free to shoot us an email.
5:20 meeting was called into order
(with that said, for THURSDAY meetings, we will begin at 5:30; Wednesdays will remain at 5pm)
Hot & Colds of the school year thus far:
-Brandice experiencing difficulty having white students go "on the record" with statements about diversity
-Kim addressed some issues regarding concerns over "confidentiality" and picture/caption in paper of her article
-Jazz is having a difficult time with administration/law enforcement over a harassment dispute
--- advice given to speak with an administrator who actually responds to students needs/requests (Maureen)
--- SOAD proposed a petition to not only back our support of Jazz, but to also bring these issues to light (in reference to students on campus who struggle to have their problems properly addressed).
--- awaiting follow-up
Social Justice Committee/LGBT Safe Zone Training:
-Brandice introduced the role of the social justice committee/how it came about
-Monique Nri (Director of International Student Services, Staff Member of Social Justice Committee) introduced the Safe Zone Training of which we are co-sponsoring along with Student Services, and Students for Social Justice; extended her support of SOAD and encouraged students to apply for a position on the Committee
Proposal for Fall Semester (which was created by the Organization Committee on 09/20/2010) discussion:
October: 10/28/2010
Day of the Dead
SOAD would like to celebrate Latino Heritage Month with a celebration of the Day of the Dead. Along with catering, there would be the selling of oils and scents for SOAD’s fundraiser. The event would be accompanied with a candlelight observation and an open mic, where people of the university will have the opportunity give thanks to those who have passed in their lives.
November:
11/09/2010
Study Abroad Symposium with Student of the African Diaspora sharing their experiences abroad, where it’s taken them and how beneficial it is, coming out of such racial climates we all are accustomed to.
11/20/2010
Reclaiming Thanksgiving
The idea around this theme is to serve as a gateway for SOAD and grade students to interact. We found that Thanksgiving is the perfect time to make this connection, as many students grow up believing the false representations of the facts that are often given of this holiday. We propose to work alongside children of either IUE and/or Space Office and engage in this dialogue along with a hefty portion of food.
December:
Stress Release Class (Yushemepree Spencer & Ernest Baker II)?
SOAD would like to acknowledge the fact that students of color at this university are amongst the highest (statistically) to be more stressed during finals month. In light of this, we would like to host a dance improv class, with additional water and snacks for afterwards.
January
WEEK OF 01-26-2010
Must be proposed, given that it proceeds the next deadline for Spring Proposal
SOAD would like to bring the year anniversary of Haiti’s deadly Earthquake to light at the beginning of the semester.
Each day (Monday through Thursday) would commemorate a different aspect of the culture, and open dialogue for possibilities of progress in the country, as well as shed light for those who may want to participate in the proposed gathering of SOAD and Haitian students in the later months of Spring Semester.
Monday, the 26th would be a day of recognition, with a candlelight ceremony
Tuesday, the 27th would host a panel of speakers in Theresa Lang
Wednesday, the 28th would serve as time for a movie on the subject
Thursday, the 29th is slated for the celebration, along with a RaRa Band
All days would host Haiti shirts (which were sold at the school last year along with Yoodee) as a fundraiser for Haiti
Thoughts & Suggestions
-Continue to alternate every two week meetings between Wednesday at 5pm and Thursdays at 5:30pm
-Yushemepree would like to extend a place for the new West African Dance Teacher at SOAD, as well as attempt to rally behind her so that her class may be in both Fall and Spring Semesters
-Follow-Up on the Proposed Funding for the Semester
6:07pm Meeting Adjourned
Forever Forward,
Jazzi and Akeema
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