ForgottenSong Fundraiser

I received this email from a person that recently graduated from UNT, and she's asked me to spread the word about her fundraiser for an organization called ForgottenSong.


I graduated from UNT this past May, and I was hoping you could share the following information about a fundraiser I'm participating in with any of your connections, possibly during one of your meetings. 

 The organization is called ForgottenSong and their mission is "to identify and eradicate causes for human suffering among the disenfranchised population of war-torn societies through education, vocation and meeting physical needs." They have crafted several projects; below is information regarding the specific project/fundraiser I am helping with. 

 Race for Febby- Uganda Poultry Project: 
I am running a half-marathon on December 15th with the goal to raise $12,000 for ForgottenSong in order to fund an entire poultry farm in Uganda. The motivation behind this project is to see orphanages and similar organizations across Uganda become self-sustainable and empowered while simultaneously improving the local economy through job creation and increased economic productivity. 
To learn more about the Uganda Poultry Project, you can go to http://forgottensong.org/projects/info/uganda and http://forgottensong.org/blog/blog_post/back_to_the_basics_part_4 (the justification of the poultry project). 
You can also watch this video: http://forgottensong.org/media/media_post/uganda_poultry_project I have also set up a Facebook page, hoping to spread the word: https://www.facebook.com/RaceForFebby2013 
To give, donors can go to https://forgottensong.webconnex.com/raceforfebby and select me as the runner they would like to support. I'm trying to raise the money by December 1st; however, donations will be accepted after that. 
Thank you for your time and please let me know if you have any questions. 

All the best, 
Chelsea Berry

Have a great day!~

Ashley Givens
ASA

General Meeting 10/3

We'll be meeting in the usual place at the usual time!
Tonight, 5:30pm, LANG 201

October 3rd, General Meeting Agenda
1. Announcements; Turn in member forms & dues
2. American Indian Heritage Day report back
           - Talk about communication problems
3. Talk about Texas Campaign for the Environment
           - October 10, 5:30pm, BLB 55
4. Talk about Life After College
           - October 24, 5:30pm
5. Make a Difference Day
           - October 26, 8am-12pm
           - Pass sign up sheet
6. Adopt-A-Block
           - Discuss availability and which day to go




- Ashley Givens
ASA

ASA at Adopt-A-Block!

Our first visit to our Adopt-a-Block spot will be taking place this Thursday!

We will be meeting up at 5:30pm in front of Crumley Hall to take the bus over to the soccer fields, which are across from Victory Hall off of Bonnie Brae, across the highway. Feel free to drive yourself as well!
Trash bags will be provided, so all you gotta do is show up!

See you guys soon. :)


- Ashley Givens 

Reminder: American Indian Heritage Day Celebration!

Just a reminder, ASA is going to the American Indian Heritage Day Celebration in Grand Prairie on September 28th!
We need an official head count by THIS Saturday, so we can work out carpooling and all that good stuff.

If you haven't already, you can let us know here on Facebook, email anthropeopleunt@gmail.com, OR just tell one of the officers in person. :)


Thanks guys!

- Ashley Givens

Meet An Anthropologist

Hello hello hello!

Tomorrow is ASA's first event, Meet An Anthropologist!
One of our very own anthropology professors, Dr. Doug Henry, will be talking to us about his work as an anthropologist! It should be a very informative and inspirational session, especially for those ANTH majors unsure of what to do after graduation!

Come join us on September 19th (tomorrow) in LANG 201 at 5:30pm! 

Members, don't forget: dues are due next month!

See y'all tomorrow!

- Ashley Givens

Workshop with Dr. Michael Wesch

Hey everyone!

The ANTH department has been invited to participate in a workshop held by Michael Wesch.
Here's a little bio blurb:

Dubbed "the explainer" by Wired magazine, Michael Wesch is a cultural anthropologist exploring the effects of new media on society and culture. After two years studying the implications of writing on a remote indigenous culture in the rain forest of Papua New Guinea, he has turned his attention to the effects of social media and digital technology on global society.  His videos on culture, technology, education, and information have been viewed by millions, translated in over 15 languages, and are frequently featured at international film festivals and major academic conferences worldwide. Wesch has won several major awards for his work, including a Wired Magazine Rave Award, the John Culkin Award for Outstanding Praxis in Media Ecology, and he was recently named an Emerging Explorer by National Geographic.  He has also won several teaching awards, including the 2008 CASE/Carnegie U.S. Professor of the Year for Doctoral and Research Universities.

You might know him from this video! 

 

The workshop is called "8x10 with Dr. Michael Wesch: Framing Big Ideas for Teaching". The goal is to allow many different voices in an academic area share their best ideas about teaching and learning, and how the education experience at UNT can be improved. 

It's happening Monday, September 23rd, 9:30am-11:00am, and you'll be treated to lunch afterwards.

Let Lisa Henry (Lisa.Henry@UNT.EDU) know ASAP if you're interested, because there are ONLY EIGHT (8) SPOTS OPEN.

I hope some students take advantage of meeting this awesome guy! 







- Ashley Givens

September 12th Meeting Agenda

Hope school is going swimmingly for everyone :)

September 12th Agenda:

1. Announcements 2. Introductions 3. Update on dues and member forms 4. Meet an Anthropologist 5. Adopt-a-block 6. American Indian Heritage Day Celebration volunteer info

On behalf of all the ASA officers, I just wanna say how excited we were to see so many new faces last Thursday! We hope you guys will keep comin' back and hanging out with us. :)

See y'all tomorrow!

Ashley Givens

VP, Public Relations

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