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 Presentation by Dana Brown, Executive Director of the US Office on Colombia, a human rights advocacy organization based in Washington, DC. 

Brown’s talk with address the many facets of the current peace negotiations between the Colombian government and the FARC guerrilla, with a special focus on civil society engagement in the peace process. She will highlight the struggle of victims’ to secure some measure of truth, justice and reparations in this process, and the possibilities for a parallel peace process with the ELN. Lastly, she will expose critical issues excluded from the negotiating agenda that could have grave implications for the prospects of a lasting peace.

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 If you are actively engaged in community service and other forms of community involvement, now is your opportunity to receive the recognition you deserve!

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Now is the time to apply to Information Technology Services (ITS) for the Fall 2013 semester! ITS employs around 120 student staff in twelve technology related fields. If you value technology and are interested in working with people, we've got a job for you!

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It's time to celebrate senior year and Toast to 2013! 

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We are now accepting nominations, including self-nominations, for the 2014 Senior Class Gift Committee.  Please email your nominations to Alyssa Cooper at acooper@ithaca.edu by Friday, March 29. 

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The Roy H. Park School of Communications will offer a mini-course titled "Media for Social Responsibility" that runs Thursday, April 18 through Saturday, April 20. The course is open to all majors at Ithaca College, and focuses on how media handles coverage of the Global Food Crisis.

Some key topics include: societal risks; environmental risks; health risks; portrayal of the body; and food as an industry.

Nutritionist Joy Bauer of the NBC’s TODAY! will kick off the course in conjunction with the Jessica Savitch Distinguished Journalism Lecture Series.

To register on Homer:
GCOM 20000-01 (General Communications)
CRN 42132

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John Bradac (Director of Career Services)  will facilitate discussion on a number of issues specifically related to job searches,  career paths and networking for students with degrees in Modern Languages and Literatures. Space is limited to 38 people. Please RSVP by March 29th to Tina Bennett (tbennett@ithaca.edu) or call 607-274-3106. For more information, contact Maria DiFrancesco, Spanish professor and program organizer, at mdifrancesco@ithaca.edu.

When: Monday, April 1st, 2013 at 6pm
Where: 101 Muller Center, Career Services Office
Free pizza and beverages!

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What is a Jumpstart Leader?  Jumpstart Leaders participate in each Jumpstart program in a leadership capacity and serve as a valuable source of information and advice to students begin their college experience. Students have the opportunity to apply to be a Jumpstart Leader for one of the four programs: Community Plunge, Lead-In, ECHO, and the GREEN Tour (Formerly SCC). 

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Completing a mental health screening is an easy way to get feedback if you are concerned about depression, alcohol or eating problems, bipolar disorder or anxiety matters.

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It's stigma stomper week at IC!  Grab a button from the display case in the North Foyer of the Campus Center and wear it proudly to show you believe counseling is a smart and healthy thing to do, when needed.

So many students don't get the mental health care they need because they are afraid of being judged by their friends.  Wearing a button to show your support of stomping out the stigma about accessing mental health care might make it easier for one of your friends to reach out and get help if needed.

As of midterms, are you failing Academic Writing 10600? You might consider retaking it this summer online.

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Were you closed out of Intro to Photography again this year? Here's your chance to take it this summer while experiencing Ithaca during the best time of the year!

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The Fund for the Public Interest, a national non-profit organization that works to build support for progressive organizations across the country, will be visiting campus Wednesday & Thursday.

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This summer the writing department will offer an online course in Travel Writing taught by Professor Nick Kowalczyk. The 3-credit, 300-level course will be offered through the month of July. It focuses on both the kind of travel writing you see in magazines & guidebooks, plus the kind of "literary" writing published as travelogues, memoirs, essays, and foreign correspondence & reportage. Please read the course description on HomerConnect & contact Professor Kowalczyk (nkowalczyk@ithaca.edu) if you have any questions.

Friday, April 5
6-7:30 p.m. (Raffles start at 6:30 p.m.)
FREE with senior card ($2 without)
21+ event (Bring ID)

RSVP on our Facebook Event: Toast to 2013

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We are now accepting nominations, including self-nominations, for the 2014 Senior Class Gift Committee.  Please email your nominations to Alyssa Cooper at acooper@ithaca.edu by Friday, March 29. 

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The Dean's Student Council invites you to Ice Cream with the Dean!

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What is a Jumpstart Leader?  Jumpstart Leaders participate in each Jumpstart program in a leadership capacity and serve as a valuable source of information and advice to students begin their college experience. Students have the opportunity to apply to be a Jumpstart Leader for one of the four programs: Community Plunge, Lead-In, ECHO, and the GREEN Tour (Formerly SCC). 

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Don't miss the opportunity to receive national recognition for your volunteer efforts! 

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Do you bridge the humanities and sciences? Then you should win a $500. C.P. Snow Scholar Award!

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