Community Health Internship Program (CHIP)

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An 8-week internship ($2,400 stipend) to work full time in a local health department or community agency. 70+ sites are offered June 4 – July 27, 2018. Each intern is hosted by an experienced professional and participates in additional curriculum and enrichment activities coordinated by AHEC. A wide range of focus areas are available among the internships, offering opportunities for any academic major, all with the common theme of community health.
Applications are due Tuesday, February 13, 2018.  

★ VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY ★
One of our local MPS schools, Lloyd Barbee Montessori, is looking for volunteers to support their school-wide Valentine’s Day event called Bring Someone You Love To School Day. The volunteer commitment is from 8 AM until 12 PM on Wednesday, February 14th with transportation provided by the Center for Community Based Learning, Leadership, and Research to and from the UWM Student Union (departing at 7:30 AM, arriving back at UWM at 12 PM). Volunteers will first set-up a continental breakfast for the 300 students and their loved ones, and then spend time doing arts and crafts activities with children who did not have someone to bring to school for the event. Your participation would be greatly appreciated by the Lloyd Barbee community!

Click here to sign up for this event, and contact Francisca Meraz at femeraz@uwm.edu with any questions.

Student-led Brown Bag Series

Brown Bag Series Flyer

Wednesday, February 21, 2018
11am-12pm 
 Bolton 183

Once a month this semester UWM students will be leading conversations on various topics.

This month, join us in learning about Personal Development skills presented by Marketing & Sales student, Carlos Sierra.

Save the date for future series events:  March 14, April 12 and May 10.

Campus Leadership Project – Now Hiring!

Campus Leadership Project Fellowship
Around the country, college students are rising up as the new wave of political leaders and organizers to protect our democracy and stand up to bigotry and hate that attacks our deeply-held values of equity, opportunity and inclusion.
One campuses we are furthering the leadership development and capacity of students by engaging them in campus-based organizing.
Through this project we engage student to take on leadership to affect campus policies and increase civic engagement of the campus.
We are intentional about where we build leadership, so we do not limit our organizing to just traditional four-year universities, we expand our reach and intentionally focus on building the leadership of students on community college campuses as well. We know that community colleges are civic hubs of the community and often serve low-income individuals and communities of color, thus make it the perfect place to organize and turn community colleges into civic engagement hubs.
We are hiring campus leadership project fellows! Check out the job description
 

Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders

Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders

Details:

  • Deadline: December 29, 2017 at 11:59 PM CST
  • Award Amount: a full scholarship to attend USHLI’s 36th National Conference in Chicago and a one time non-renewable $1,000 scholarship (4-year university) or $500 scholarship (2-year college)
  • Disbursement: Fall 2018 & Spring 2019; two payments will be mailed directly to the recipient’s institution.
  • Apply Here

Since 1982 USHLI has awarded over $1.3 million in scholarships and internships to students from the Latino community and similarly disenfranchised groups. Most notably, the Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders seeks to recognize Hispanics students who share Dr. Andrade’s lifelong commitment to servant leadership.

Qualifications: Applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student, in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories, and demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support. At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Non-US citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or Undocumented). Recipients must also be available to attend the 36th National USHLI Conference in Chicago, IL, February 15-18, 2018.

Requirements The scholarship application is not considered complete until the following documents are received

  • Background Essay

Applicants must submit a 500-1000 word self-description in PDF format including his/her family history (parents, siblings), life and/or work experiences that have influenced the applicant, and pertinent extracurricular and community involvement activities.

  • Leadership Essay

Applicants must submit a 500-1000 word analysis in PDF format that describes the most pervasive issue in their community. How will they address it? How will their education and career experience help them address this issue?

  • Optional Essay

What else would you like to share with us that is relevant to your application being selected for this scholarship?

  • Résumé

Applicants must submit a one-page resume in PDF format of their work experience, academic accomplishments, and other relevant information.

  • Portrait Picture

Applicants must submit a recent photograph (high-resolution, color, size: 2.5 x3.5 ratios, PNG, JPG, or GIF). The picture should be suitable (head shot) for use in any printed literature announcing the recipients.

  • Transcript

Applicants must submit the most updated transcript. e.i. (College freshmen please submit your high school transcript). All transcripts must be attached as a PDF document to this form. Unofficial Transcripts are accepted.

  • Letters of Recommendation

Applicants must submit three (3) letters of recommendation that meet the following requirements: letters should focus on the applicant’s leadership abilities and past academic performance, while also indicating an ability or desire to effectively serve their community; individuals submitting letters of recommendation should have worked closely with the applicant in an academic, professional, or community service setting. Letters must be emailed to Adrian Calderon at acalderon@ushli.org by January 5, 2018.

RHC Student Survey

Roberto Hernández Center (RHC) Student Survey

At the Roberto Hernández Center, we are constantly striving to improve the quality of our services and are sincerely interested in your feedback and suggestions. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey/questionnaire regarding your experience with the programming, academic services and the space at the RHC. Thanks for your valuable input!

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