On Tuesday, February 10, 2009, The Schubert Center for Child Studies cordially invites you to attend a presentation by, Arin Connell, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology entitled, “Effects on Emotional and Behavioral Problems from Early Childhood Through Adolescence”.

Dani Altieri Marinucci and Johanne Belzile from The Parent to Parent Network, will join us to discuss the implications of this important issue.

I took this class a few semesters ago when it went to Columbus, not DC. It was amazing! The DC trip should be even better, with all of the changes coming up.

Child Policy Class with Spring Break Learning Component in Washington DC- (CHST 302 or ANTH 307)

· Learn about major Federal legislation impacting children, youth and families

· Meet with legislators and their staff, advocacy groups, think tanks, researchers, etc.

· See first hand how policy is made – (hear congressional testimony and legislative sessions as policy is being debated and made).

· Fully paid for trip to Washington DC over spring break

* Class is currently scheduled for 4 to 6:30 on Mondays - but we will not meet weekly because the bulk of class time will be spent in DC. Please let us know if the class time presents a conflict. We may be able to adjust the schedule to meet student needs.

* Students who participated in our experiential learning class in 2007 in Columbus OH, may be able to participate this year as well.

Come talk to us to learn more or to let us know of your interest and we will issue you a permit to register.

* We are finalizing plans for our trip to Washington DC so please contact us now if you are interested or would like more information about either of these opportunities.

Omicron Delta Epsilon is hosting a holiday toy drive today through November 21 and November 24 and 25.

Tables will be located in the Peter B. Lewis Building and Nord Hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the drive.

Donations of new toys, cash and CaseCash (November 24 and 25 only) will be accepted.

All donations will go to Transitional Housing Inc.'s Family Program Christmas celebration.

Contact Ashley Solomon aes30@case.edu with questions.

Are you a first year student looking to be more active in the community? Do you want to be part of a team of service-minded individuals? Do you want to learn more about the challenges and treasures of Cleveland -- while getting paid?

Eight first year students will have the opportunity to become

Civic Engagement Fellows.

Civic Engagement Fellows:

* Will dedicate 4-6 hours per week during the spring semester working for non-profit organizations in Cleveland

* Will participate in seminars that will foster leadership, teambuilding and an understanding of the Cleveland community

* Are compensated $9/hour for their participation

For more information please contact Betsy Banks, CCEL, ewb@case.edu.

The Ohio State University

REGISTER NOW!

Come be part of the first student conference in Ohio that focuses on engaging students in social action and civic renewal. This two-day event features Matthew Segal, founder of SAVE- Student Association for Voter Empowerment, Fran Kick, leadership expert, and student leaders from around the state talking about their ideas to change the world. Environmental activists and popular music group, Patchouli, will be with there too! For conference information, schedule and registration please visit http://www.ohiocampuscompact.org/page.cfm?ID=96.

Information Meeting

Date: Monday, October 27, 2008

Time: 6:00 pm

Place: Sears Building, Room 462

Interview Day*

Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Place: Sears Library Building, Room 206B

**Submit your application by October 22 to be eligible for an on-campus interview on October 28. To begin the online application, visit www.peacecorps.gov

Once you submitted an application, contact Aimee Schattner to schedule an interview: 800.424.8580 or aschattner@peacecorps.gov

Food items needed include: cans of yams/sweet potatoes, cans of corn/green beans, boxes of instant mashed potatoes, instant stuffing mix, and corn bread mix.

Toiletries needed include: shampoo, conditioner, bars of soap, ethnic hair products, shaving cream and razors.

Items can be dropped off in specially marked boxes in Thwing Center.

Items donated accompany the Office of Multicultural Affairs Annual Turkey Drive for Cleveland Families.

Work with 3rd-5th graders and using the America SCORES writing curriculum 2 to 4 days per week after school (training will be provided). This seasons’ curriculum is geared towards preparing the students to take part in a poetry slam on November 14th. We are looking for one or two coaches to be at Willow School (off Broadway near Slavic Village) from 2:30-4:00 pm. Willow’s schedule is set up so the Boys team takes part in writing on Mondays and Wednesdays, and the Girls team does writing on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Pay is $35 per session (a session is one day of writing, so someone could potentially make and extra $140/week during the SCORES season). Please contact: Paul Khacherian, Education Director, America SCORES Cleveland, 216-589-0921, pKhacherian@americascores.org. More info on America SCORES: www.AmericaSCORESCleveland.org

City Year Heroes Program

City Year is a national service organization that unites 17-24 year olds for a 10 month, full-time commitment to service. Now, diverse students are recruited from all over the Greater Cleveland area to participate in the City Year’s Heroes programs!

The Heroes programs focus on social issues relative to the area. Curriculum focusing on a social issue is taught and is followed by pertinent service. For example, if the topic for the week is Hunger and Homelessness; then service may be done at a soup kitchen. The programs operate on Saturdays, from 9-4.

There are two branches of the Heroes program: Young Heroes & City Heroes. Young Heroes is a program for middle school students and City Heroes is for high students.

A Young Heroes team leader is an adult who is committed to leading ten motivated middle school students three Saturdays a month from January-May. This adult will engage the youth in discussion and service, track attendance of the team, track the students hours toward the Presidential Student Service Award/Graduation Requirement and lead the morning circles.

For further information, please contact at Donisha Greene at dgreene@cityyear.org.

A panel including Sue Dinardo, West Side Catholic Center, Scott Rose, ESOP (Empowering and Strengthening Ohio’s People), Joseph Zickafoose, MD, Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital will talk about the implications for practice.

Please see the attached announcement flyer for more information.

This forum will be held Wednesday, October 15, 2008 10:00 am - 12:00 noon at the Visiting Nurses Association. 2500 East 22nd Street. RSVPs appreciated but are not necessary.

Opportunities all day on Sat. Oct. 11 starting at 9 am

Register at their website

Tuesday Oct. 14 from 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1914 Lounge, Thwing Center

On Tuesday, October 14, 2008, The Schubert Center for Child Studies cordially invites you to attend a presentation by, Mona Shediac-Rizkallah, Ph.D, Interim Director of the Center for Adolescent Health and Jean Frank, M.P.H. Manager of Community Initiatives Center for Adolescent Health entitled, “University-Community Partnership in Cuyahoga County: The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)”.

Najeebah Shine, M.S., R.D., L.D., Director, Community Health Services, Cuyahoga County Board of Health and David Harrison, R.N., B.S.N.,

Director, Health and Support Services Cleveland Metropolitan School District, will join us to discuss the practical application implications of this important issue.

The YRBS is an instrument designed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide information
about the health risk behaviors of adolescents in the United States. Data are used to provide a clear, concise picture of
national trends as well as to track risk behaviors in many major U.S. cities. Locally, The Center for Adolescent Health at
Case Western Reserve University has been actively involved in the administration of the YRBS since 1996. Panelists will
present national and local trends in youth behaviors as well as discuss the value of local surveillance data. They will
highlight local collaborative efforts to use the data for youth programs.

This discussion will be held in the 1914 Lounge, Thwing Center, from 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

A light lunch is provided. RSVPs appreciated but are not necessary.

Saturday, September 27 @ 11am

Meet in Thwing by the bookstore

Get off campus and explore the downtown Cleveland area with Cleveland Public Schools Connection (CPSC). We'll show you how to use your RTA pass to get around. We'll go on a walking tour to various downtown landmarks, like the Grand Arcade, the House of Blues, and the Federal Reserve. We'll stop for lunch and then hop back on the Rapid and head over to Ohio City for a visit to West Side Market.Wear comfortable shoes and bring money for lunch and cash for West Side Market.

Don't forget your RTA pass!

Registration is Required! Register HERE.

If you're unable to register, email CPSConnection@gmail.com

Enjoy working with children and families? Love viewing the fruits of your labor?

Come and help build a playground with KaBOOM! KaBOOM! is a national nonprofit whose mission is to create safe places to play all over the country. Cleveland is one of three target cities in Ohio.

The NEXT area Operation Playground Build will be right in the neighborhood on Tuesday, September 23 from 8am - 4pm. Join the Famicos Foundation, children, parents and community at East 107th & Churchill across from Harry E. Davis School. Students, faculty and staff welcome. Serve in two hour shifts or all day.

For more information or to register, contact Janice Eatman in CCEL at jae@case.edu.

Find out about lots of other volunteering opportunities as well.