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While college campuses are becoming increasingly diverse, many students still find it difficult to step outside of what is familiar and interact with students of different races, religions, classes, abilities or sexual orientations. Students may pass each other on campus and attend classes together, but few develop meaningful relationships with others from different backgrounds. The Game of Oppression is designed to encourage and challenge individuals from different backgrounds and experiences to engage in authentic dialogue. More Info Call for NetResults Feature Articles Want to get published in NASPA’s e-magazine? The editors of NetResults are looking for fresh articles that address critical issues in student affairs. The articles will be featured on NASPA's homepage as well in NetResults. Opinion articles are welcomed. Please click here for more details. Please send articles to Melissa Dahne, director of publications, at mdahne@naspa.org
2006 Conference — White House Visitor Center and Tour The White House Visitor Center at 15th and E streets is open seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. It features White House architecture, furnishings, First Families, social events, relations with the press and world leaders, and more! It also shows a 30-minute movie. Expect to spend about 20 minutes to an hour. If you are interested in a White House tour, please be advised that you must submit a written request as soon as possible to your member of Congress. Tours of the White House are free of charge, but are limited and require pre-approval from your congressional representative. Self-guided tours are available 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Call the White House Visitor Office 24-hour line at 202-456-7041 for up-to-date information. Please click here for additional information. The White House is Metro accessible. GLBT Issues Knowledge Community announces the 2006 GLBT Issues Research Award The NASPA GLBT Issues Research Award is presented annually to one master’s student and one doctoral student. The purpose of this award is:
Requirements and application information can be found on the NASPA Web site. More Info SAPAA Knowledege Community — Promising Practices in Student Affairs and Academic Affairs Collaboration The Student Affairs Professionals Working In and With Academic Affairs (SAPAA) Knowledge Community announces the second annual Best Practices Award. The SAPAA KC recognizes that there are many great examples of promising practices that exist in academia. In this spirit, we ask you to nominate programs and services that contribute to collaboration or integration of student and academic affairs in a college or university setting. All submissions will be highlighted at the annual KC breakfast, included in an upcoming NASPA publication, and listed on the SAPAA Web site. More Info Promising Practices for Parthering with Parents Submission Deadline Extended to January 31 We appreciate the great submissions we have received from our NASPA colleagues and are extending the deadline for submissions until JANUARY 31 to provide others with an opportunity to share their programs and services. We are asking colleagues to submit programs, services, and interventions considered to be Promising Practices for Partnering with Parents. The goal of this project is to create a collection of resources that can be accessed by student affairs staff in developing partnerships with parents. This is also an opportunity for institutions to showcase initiatives nationally in the profession. To participate in this project, please click here. 2006 International Education Knowledge Community Announces Open Nomination for Best Practices Awards It's once again time to honor and celebrate the programs and services that contribute to international education and learning in college and university settings. Previous year's nominations and winners are proof that we are making great strides in bringing to the forefront of our institutions' agendas the promotion of internationalization of learning, global competence, and the need for preparing and inspiring our students to participate as citizens of the world. As we move closer to gathering in Washington, D.C. for the 2006 National Conference, we ask that you pat yourself on the back for your continuous hard work and submit a nomination for a deserving program or service. The submission deadline is Feb. 15, 2006. Full submission details and criteria can be found on our Web site by clicking here. For more information you may also contact Kelly Bair at (703) 244-1835. The University and the Jewish Community Summit 2006 Hillel invites you to join key representatives of the American Jewish community and select leaders of America's colleges and universities for an inaugural discussion of our common objectives: to strengthen Jewish life on every campus; to build strategic, cooperative relationships between community and campus leaders; to create meaningful leadership opportunities for young adults; to foster critical inquiry in regard to the Jewish campus community; and to transmit values and knowledge. Between 600-800 participants are expected to attend the Summit. Sessions will feature top university leadership and community experts. Individuals with an interest in strengthening Jewish campus life including lay leaders, college and university presidents, deans and vice presidents, Jewish studies professionals, academics, and students are encouraged to attend. The Summit will be held Sunday, May 21 through Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at The Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. Special rates will be available to students and a limited number of subsidies will be available to faculty members interested in attending. Please visit here or contact Nurite Notarius-Rosin, Hillel's Director Leadership Development at 202.449.6576 or nrosin@hillel.org Membership
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