Thursday, July 24, 2008

SEED305--A Political Education Project - 1 week left to apply

SEED305--A Political Education Project

What:
In a series of twelve workshops, led by activists from leading local grassroots organizations, Seed305 participants will discuss important societal issues such as poverty, racism, sexism, homophobia, identity, injustice and our histories. These workshops will provide an important place for people to talk about their experiences and to understand the connection between the struggles of different communities.

Who:
Young people* who are interested in developing their leadership, expanding their knowledge of the social justice movement, and building connections to local activism. People of color, queer, gender variant, working class, women, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Nobody will be turned away based on age.

When:
Starting Monday, August 18th and meeting every week until November 3rd.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE AUGUST 1ST! APPLICATION AT BOTTOM OF EMAIL.

Check us out at http://www.myspace.com/seed305.

For more information and to submit applications, please contact Seed305@gmail.com.

Application below or download it HERE


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Seed305
Fall 2008
Applications due August 1st, 2008

Seed305 will begin Monday, August 18th and meet every Monday until November 3rd.

Description:

Seed305 is looking for young people* who are interested in developing their leadership, expanding their knowledge of the social justice movement, and building connections to local activism.

In a series of twelve, 2.5 hour workshops led by activists from leading local grassroots organizations, participants will discuss important societal issues such as poverty, racism, sexism, homophobia, identity, injustice and our histories. These workshops will provide an important place for people to talk about their experiences and to understand the connection between the struggles of different communities.

*People of color, queer, working class, women, and those with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Nobody will be turned away based on age.

Seed305 is limited to 13 Seedlings per semester. Therefore, it is possible that not everyone who applies will be able to participate in this round. You will be informed by August 4th.


Criteria for Participation:

1. Participants should have an interest in learning more about the movement for social justice and towards increasing their own participation in the movement.

2. Attendance and active participation is expected in all twelve workshops. If you are not able to attend a workshop, you must arrange with one of the facilitators to make up the class.

3. There may be some classes that require prep work, be it small amounts of reading or short writing. Participants are expected to do all prepwork.

4. There is a $25 cost. Scholarships are available. FIU students who take the class for credit do not have to pay

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