"Challenging Inequities" Conference Explores Paths to Social Justice in Global Education
Students, teachers, community members, and university faculty are invited to attend "Challenging Inequities: Traveling Paths of Social Justice in Global Education," from 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 17 in the Commons. The event is a Northern California National Association for Multicultural Education conference designed to explore and challenge inequities in education, as well as to envision new possibilities for the future. In a series of panel presentations, workshops, and plenary sessions, participants will work on ideas for bringing true critical multicultural dialogue to life in their schools and communities.
Early bird registration is $10 for the general public and free for students. Send a check made out to N.A.M.E. to: Virginia Lea, School of Education, Sonoma State University, 1801 E. Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA, 94928. On-site registration is $15 and begins at 8 a.m. For the conference schedule and more information, visit the conference website. Or, contact conference chairs, Virginia Lea, 4-2186, virginia.lea@sonoma.edu or Cathy Kroll, 4-2966, kroll@sonoma.edu.
Faculty Travel Award RFP Released, Due March 13
The Faculty Subcommittee on Sponsored Programs announces the Request for Proposals for 2006/07 Faculty Travel Awards. Applications are due in the ORSP Office in Nichols 146 no later than Tuesday, March 13 by 4:30 p.m. Only travel that takes place between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2007 is eligible for funding. Total funding available this year is estimated at $10,000, and it is anticipated that individual awards will be approximately $200-$400. The RFP and Application Form are available in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs or online at the ORSP Web site.