Hello Network Members & Friends, Fall is here, time to bundle up and read a good book! If your organization and/or school will be hosting an event, please email Anita P. Watson, Project Coordinator, a.watson@partners.utah.edu or call directly at 801-364-3877. Please submit information to our office 2 weeks prior to the event.

EVENTS/CONFERENCES

• The University of Utah Bennion Center presents the 6th annual, Hunger Banquet, Monday, September 25th, 2006, Union Saltair Room, 6:00-7:30pm, students: $5.00 or 5 cans of food, general public: $8.00 or 8 cans of food. All proceeds will be donated to the Utah Food Bank & Oxfam America. 30,00 people die each day from hunger related causes. Come to the Hunger Banquet to find out why. For more information, contact Shannon Gillespie in the Bennion Center at 801-581-4811.
• You are invited to Continuing Education's Frederick W. Reynolds Lecture featuring Dr. Theresa Martinez, Assistant Vice President for Academic Outreach & Associate Professor of Sociology, "From Maya to Mechista: Ancient Roots of Contemporary Issues Among Latinas/os", Tuesday, September 26th, 2006, Dumke Auditorium, Utah Museum of Fine Arts. 7pm dessert reception, 8pm lecture. For more information, contact April Cordova at 801-581-7973.
• Food for Thought Lunchtime Series presents: Latino Women: Searching for the REAL Me, Presented by Nellie Arrieta, MA, LCSW. Tuesday, September 26th, 2006, Noon, Women's Resource Center, University of Utah Campus Olpin Student Union, Room 293.
• One size does not fit all in the mental health field. Join Nellie Arrieta, LCSW, in addressing some pivotal topics regarding the mental health needs of the Latina woman. For questions or directions please call 801-581-8030 or visit www.sa.utah.edu/women.
• SPEAK Presents Real Recovery: Explorations of Recovery from Eating Disorders, Presented by Cari Morphet, Educational Psychologist, Wednesday, September 27th, Noon, Women's Resource Center, University of Utah Campus Olpin Student Union, Room 293. Eating disorders are serious problems among girls and women, and increasingly, young men. There is a host of information about contributing factors to develop an eating disorder, and a great deal of research that compares various treatments with common indicators for recovery. For questions or directions please call 801-581-8030 or visit www.sa.utah.edu/women.
• Salt Lake Mayor's Coalition on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs invites the community to the Religious and Spiritual Leaders Explore Substance Use and Abuse, Thursday, September 28th, 2006, 5:00pm-7:30pm, Salt Lake City Public Library Conference rooms A and B. Participants will learn how faith, faith traditions and faith communities can help in the prevention of substance abuse, as well, as to help those individuals and families already suffering from addiction. There is NO cost to attend! Space is limited and prior registration is necessary by calling Abbie Vianes at 801-535-7936 abbie.vianes@slcgov.com
• Weber State University in conjunction with the 16th of the International Association of Hispanic Women's Literature invites the community to two FREE events. Wednesday, October 4th, 7:30pm, Peery's Egyptian Theater, Ogden, Free screening of Mi Vida Sin Mi, directed by Isabel Coixet, & Hispanic Women of Poetry, Monday, October 9th, 2006, 10:00am-11:00am, Ogden High School Auditorium, readings by student poets, local poets and internationally recognized Spanish poet Ana Rossetti. Q&A will follow with light refreshments served.
• Utah Association for Bilingual Education (UABE) will be hosting Dr. Elena Izquierdo, nationally known expert on bilingualism/ biliteracy from UTEP, Friday, October 20th, 2006, 9:00am- 12:00pm, Granite School District Center, 2500 South State St. $25.00 per person, $10.00 per student. For more information including flyer, registration form, and award nominations, visit UABE's website: www.uabe.org or call Barbara Lovejoy at 801-466-1117 or bclovejoy@msn.com

EMPLOYMENT/TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

• Colors of Success, Inc. is hiring for a full-time Program Specialist to assist in implementing Steppin' Up, a teen pregnancy prevention program for males and females between the ages of 14 to 18 years old. The program specialist will share responsibility for day to day operations of the project; such as recruitment, community outreach, collaboration, program evaluation and case management. To apply please e-mail cover letter, resume, and references to David Litvack at mailto:dlitvack@colorsofsuccess.com or fax to Colors of Success, Attn: David Litvack at 801-596-9085. Application deadline is September 27th, 2006.
• Utah Department of Health- Center for Multi-cultural Health is now accepting applications for a FREE 5-day Bridging the Gap Medical interpretation training at the Utah Department of Health. Applicants must enroll by October 13th, 2006. For more information please contact, April Bennett, 801-538-9432 or visit www.health.utah.gov/cmh/

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

• The Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the Utah Hispanic Business Leadership Foundation 2006 Scholarship. Applications are being accepted through Friday, September 29th, 2006. To obtain a scholarship application please contact Carlos Linares at 801-532-338 or via email at clinares@utahhcc.com
• The International Center at the University of Utah is pleased to announce $20,000 scholarship funds for the Global Diversity Scholarships for study abroad in the 2006-07 academic year. Typical awards will be about $2500 for semester-length program, but could be higher depending on a particular student's financial need and situation. Information about the scholarship can be found on-line at www.sa.utah.edu/inter/globaldiversity or call Sara Demko 801-587-9921.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• Help survivors of sexual violence. The Rape Recovery Center needs dedicated and caring advocates. Advocates assist survivors of sexual violence with short and long term recovery needs and educate the community about the realities of sexual assault. Advocates chose which hours they want to work and how many hours a week they would like to help. Advocates will need to complete a 40 hour training and will earn certification with the UCASA (Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault). Next evening/weekend training will be held October 17th-28th, 2006. For details or to register please contact Cathy Barnhart at 801-467-7282 or email c.barnhart@raperecoverycenter.org.

ON-GOING SERVICES

• Salt Lake City School District- FREE Summer Lunch & Breakfast Program! FREE summer meals are available to all children ages 18 or younger beginning June 5th, 2006 through August 15th, 2006. No FEE! No registration! FREE Meals must be eaten on site! Various sites located at local Salt Lake City School District Schools and community agencies. Additional sites offered at local parks & community centers in Murray, South Salt Lake, Southeast Salt Lake, Kearns, Magna, Southwest Salt Lake City, Taylorsville, and West Valley City. For more information please call Diana Albiston or Janet Clark at 801-974-8386. Please refer to the attached flyer for specific sites, times, and locations.
• Community Exploration Card- Salt Lake City Public Library offers the community the Community Exploration Card that provides free general admission for up to four people to Red Butte Garden, the Children's Museum of Utah, the Utah Museum of Natural History, and the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. A limited number of Community Exploration Cards will be available at the beginning for each month and are good for that month. For more information, contact the City Library at 801-524-8200.
• Greetings from the Northwest Computer lab! Attached is the Northwest Computer Lab Class Schedule. All classes are free and open to the public. Please feel free to come learn a few things or refer a friend. Hope to see you soon!

Anita P. Watson
Project Coordinator United for Kids - Northwest  Family Resource Center University Neighborhood Partners
a.watson@partners.utah.edu
(801) 364-3877 Office
(801) 364-3195 Fax