Instead of bogging down my main page I decided to add a page for unique opportunities that come up. Whether they are language programs, study abroad, adoptee anthologies, documentaries-I figured you’d all like to stay informed.
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March 27, 2008
If you’re in the Seattle area any time soon, here’s an interesting talk by adoptee Dr. John Palmer called “Karate Chops, Geishas, Nerds, and the Asian Invasion: Reflections of a Korean Adopted American.”
When: Thursday, April 17th
Time: 7-9pm.
Where: The Bush School
3400 E. Harrison Street
Seattle, WA 98112
206 322-7978
Directions: http://www.bush.edu/directions/
JOHN PALMER
Karate Chops, Geishas, Nerds, and the Asian Invasion:
Reflections of a Korean Adopted American
Many Americans believe that Asian Americans are the “model
minority” and thus do not suffer from racial
discrimination and oppression. In addition, because of the
stereotypes in the media, Asian Americans are
not typically considered “real” Americans. By taking a closer
look at these stereotypes, John Palmer hopes
to show how these stereotypes not only cause anguish within the
Asian American community, but also
lead to increased hate crimes against Asian Americans and the
belief that Asian Americans are
second-class citizens. Through an in-depth look into the
stereotypical portrayals of Asians and Asian
Americans in the American mainstream media, Dr. Palmer will
inform the audience that no stereotype is a
“good” stereotype.
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March 13, 2008
3. Placement Test: March 24-28 at the G.O.A.＊L office
(You will be notified of your level placement on March 24)4. Place: G.O.A.’L office5. Time Schedule (will be confirmed after the placement test)
* website6. Course Description (8weeks)
* website
7. Course Fee
• G.O.A.＊L member (see below #11)*
• Tuition & Application fee – 50,000 (KRW)
(This fee will be returned to you upon successful completion of the course – 70% attendance, i.e., no more than four absences.)
Tuition & Application Fee can be paid in person or bank transfer to:
Bank: Kookmin Bank
Account Name: GOAL
Account: 375301-04-000710
8. Instructors
- G.O.A.＊L volunteers that have majored in Korean language education as a foreign language
9. Textbook
- 憮鬼措橫 (Sogang University)
10. Application procedure
- Submit application form by e-mail ( volunteer@goal.or.kr ) or in person at the G.O.A.＊L office
- Pay application fee before or on the day of the placement test
11. Program Regulations
• This program is only for Korean adoptees.
• *You must be a current registered G.O.A.＊L member
• Students are responsible for buying their own textbook in advance.
(The Sogang textbook can be purchased at Sogang University, or large book stores such at Kyobo, Youngpoong, Bandi & Luni＊s, etc.)
For further information, how to become a G.O.A.＊L member or other questions, contact
Ms. Joo-Yeon Baek, Volunteer Coordinator – Ph. +82 2 325 6585 / volunteer@goal.or.kr
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February 14, 2008
From: kstefa1@uic.edu
Upcoming Event! ~~ March 9th @ Super H Mart
To members of Chicagoland Korean Adoptee Social Network
Hi Everyone,
I would like to thank everyone for their support throughout the
planning of our events for our new social network KAtCH – Korean
Adoptees of Chicago.
We had our first event on Thursday, Feb. 7th at RA sushi in Chicago
and I thought it was a huge success! We had a small group of KAD’s
come out and everyone got to relax and eat.
Thanks to everyone that came out, or tried to! ~~traffic was horrible
that day!
**OUR NEXT EVENT is scheduled for Sunday, March 9th. We are planning
to meet at Super H Mart (a gigantic Korean grocery store) in Niles,
IL around 2:00pm. We will meet in the food court area there, and shop
around in the afternoon. Then, we will go for dinner at a local
Korean Buffet Restaurant very close to Super H Mart.
I will be making an event and flyers for this so PLEASE HELP SPREAD
THE WORD!
We are hoping that all of you MIDWEST KAD’s will come in for that
day/weekend. Also, if you want to come the saturday night before we
can make a weekend of it!
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Hello, everyone–
Mark Hagland here from Chicago. I just wanted to wish everyone Happy
Holidays and a Wonderful 2008! And…
I’ve been meaning to post this for several weeks now, but please find
below information regarding a motherland tour of South Korea
scheduled for next summer that has been designed by adult adoptees
for adult adoptees. All the information is below, but you can also
contact me privately by e-mail, at mhagland@aol.com. This tour will
take place immediately following the conclusion of KAAN 2008 in
Chicago. It is completely separate from the KAAN conference; but of
course, if you’re interested in attending KAAN as well, that would be
great. More information about KAAN specifically can be found at
www.kaanconference.com.
I hope you’ll all consider taking a look at this information, and
might consider joining us for this tour. It promises to be a terrific
experience for all involved!
Best to everyone!
–Mark Hagland
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December 20, 2007
Melody of Life Adoptee Korea Tour
Planned by Adult Adoptees for Adult Adoptees
July 20 to July 30 2008
$3000 from Chicago including airfare and KAAN Conference registration
and hotel
(Dates subject to movement forward a day or two depending on best
airfare.)
The goal in planning this tour, primarily for the benefit of adult
adoptees wishing to visit Korea, is to meet the individual needs of
adoptees as much as possible at a low cost. Therefore,the agenda will
be open as much as possible and the amount charged will be “at cost”.
Friends of Korea and KAAN are all volunteer organizations and no
amount of the tour cost is allocated to overhead. The amount charged
for the tour is subject to change, but will be less than $3,000 for
hotel, airfare and food. If the price negotiated for airfare for our
group is lower than anticipated, participants will be refunded the
difference. This cost includes free registration and hotel
accommodations for the KAAN conference in Chicago occurring just
prior to the tour. The tour will leave from and return to Chicago.
Travel to and from Chicago will be each individual’s responsibility.
A deposit in the amount of $1,500 is due at the time of registration
and the balance due May 15, 2008. Due to the generosity of the
Perfect 5th Ensemble’s Melody of Life Benefit Concert, we are able to
provide matching grants up to 50% of the total cost of the tour based
on financial need. These grants are intended for people for whom this
is their first opportunity to return to Korea and lack the resources
to raise funds for the trip. If you are interested, please contact us
with questions at:
KAAN
P.O. Box 5585
El Dorado Hills, CA
95762
916-933-1447
or email Carolyn Scholl at cscholl@cvesd.k12.ca.us, or Mark Hagland
at mhagland@aol.com.
For more information or to download an application form go to
http://www.friendsofkorea.org/
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October 1, 2007
Korean Adoptee Artists Showcase
Celebrating the artistic achievements of adult Korean adoptees in
California.
The Association of Korean Adoptees – San Francisco (AKA-SF) presents a
premium night of art and entertainment in conjunction with celebrating our
Ten-Year Anniversary. We will kick off the evening with a Korean banquet
dinner; our four featured artists will follow. This diverse group of talent
explores issues of transnational and transracial adoption in their work,
revealing widely disparate as well as overlapping ideas on being Korean,
American, adopted, and an artist.
Amy Anderson <http://amyanderson.net/>
Stand-up Comic and Emcee
Deann Borshay Liem <http://www.katahdin.org/sponsored/precious/intro.html>
Documentary Filmmaker
Katie Tupper <http://www.katietupper.com/>
Vocalist and Actress
Lee Herrick <http://leeherrick.com/>
Poet and Professor November 2, 2007, 6:00-10:00 PM
$35 online tickets available until October 15th
$40 after October 15th or at the door
Special online ticket price for AKA-SF paid members
Web site: www.akasf.com/kaas
Inquiries: akasf@akasf.com
Ohgane Korean BBQ
Banquet Hall, Upstairs
3915 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94620
Proceeds go to Deann’s next film project, “Precious Objects of Desire,” and
AKA-SF.
[image: Amy Anderson, Deann Borshay Liem, Katie Tupper, Lee Herrick]If you
no longer wish to receive e-mails from AKA-SF, please reply to this e-mail
with “REMOVE” in the subject line.
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Updated August, 17, 2007
Desperately Looking for English Teacher for
Bucheon or Incheon School
My hagwon is desperately looking for a native English or bilingual (Korean/English) teacher. The school is located in Bucheon, Sangdong district, a pretty happening area. We teach one to one conversation and TOEFL iBT (Listening, Speaking, Writing) classes so no entertaining of the students is necessary. Salary will depend on experience. Housing (or housing stipend if you so choose) and health insurance (optional) are provided. This position is fulltime, Monday through Saturday.
Six days a week may sound alot but a nice perk of this position is that you can show up at the school just before your first class starts and leave when your last class ends. You can also take breaks between classes outside. No need to stay 8 hours in the office.
If interested or you know someone who is, please send resume to tseliot22@hotmail.com. If you have any questions call my manager at 011-9734-0015. His name is Joe. —————————————–
Updated August 9, 2007
Subject: Korean Community Event for Adoptees
Date: August 3, 2007
Place: The Korean Central United Methodist Church of Dallas
3800 Carton Rd. Irving, TX 75038
Tel) 972-258-0991
The Korean American Women’s Association of Dallas will hold a special
event for the families that have adopted Korean children as well as for
the Korean American families in Dallas area. Its purpose is to introduce
and showcase Korean culture.
5 pm-6 pm: Korean dinner is provided for Korean adoptees and their
adoptive families.
6pm ?6:40pm: Traditional music lessons are offered to the adoptees and
their families.
7:00 pm: Performance by Chosun University Dance Group from Gwangju city,
Jellanan-do province, South Korea with Korean classical dance, and song
and it is for the general audience including Korean American families
and Korean adoptees and their adoptive families.
Cost: No charge
Contact for RSVP by July 31 to Helen Lee (214-696-0027) or Soon Park
(469-767-4907).
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Updated June 11, 2007
Teach English in China
Benxi Future English School was established in 2000. Benxi Future English School is the only private English School with native English teachers in Benxi. We focus on oral communication. Our students range from ages 7 to 15 with 16-25 students per class.
Benxi is in the Liaoning province of China. It is a small city surrounded by hills and mountains. The Benxi water caves have the longest underground water caves in Asia. It is about 10 hours by train to Beijing, 2.5 hours from Dandong (the boarder of North Korea) and 6 hours from Dalian.
Benxi is the place to go to if you want to experience the real China and genuine Chinese culture.Benefits:
1) Free apartment with water, gas and power paid for by the school.
2) Paid round trip airfare for 12 months contract.
3) 3 weeks paid vacation for 12 months contract.
4) 4000-4500 Yuan per month depending on experience (this is enough to live quite comfortably here; the local Chinese teacher earns 1500-2000 Yuan per month.)
5) Airport pick up.
6) Work visa offered (the school pays all the visa fees in China)
7) 22 teaching hours per week.Contact: David Hao
Email: benxifutureenglishschool@yahoo.com or benxihao@yahoo.com
Tel:+86-139-4244-4901.
Please email us your resume, copy of degree, copy of passport and recent photo.———————————-Updated May 30, 2007Summer School for the Korean Youth Adoptee 20071. Objectives
* To N provide for the youth who have been adopted abroad in their
infancy
Childhood an opportunity to get acquainted and experience various
aspects of birth country (history, language, customs, society, etc.)
* To share their respective N experiences with other Korean adoptee
and Koreans
* To give opportunities N to find birth parents and help shape their
identities.2. Hosted by Seoul YWCA (Young Women fs Christian Association)
* Address: Seoul YWCA, N World Fellowship Department, 1-1, 1-ga,
Myeong-dong,
Chung-gu, Seoul, South KOREA 100-021
* Homepage: www.seoulywca.or.kr N3. Summer School Period
* July 16 (Mon) ~ July 27 (Fri): 2 weeks N4. Participants Qualifications
* Korean Youth adoptee in European Countries. N
* Age: N 18~30 years old
*Those who haven”t participated in any similar program N for the
adoptee in South Korea before.5. Expenses
* Registration N Fee: US$400.00 (non-refundable)
* To be paid in full before one fs arrival in Korea
* To be sent together with application form.
* Transfer to:
I. Bank Name: Korea Foreign Exchange Bank
II. Bank Account no.: 028-13-47249-2
III. Bank Address: 33-1, Myeong Dong 2-ga, Chung-gu, Seoul, Korea
IV. Swift Code: KOEXKRSE
V. Name: SEOULYWCA
* Round trip tickets (by air) N and personal expenses are to be paid
by individuals.
* Seoul YWCA will N only be responsible for expenses covering room
and board during the Summer School period. Participants who arrive
before July 15, 2007 shall be responsible for their own room and
board. Seoul YWCA is responsible for the specified 2 weeks only.
6. Programs
* Many programs have been designed to make your stay more enjoyable
and memorable.
: History tour (Gyeongbok palace, Changdeok palace, Jongmyo, Insa-
dong)
: Korean language class
: Making Korean food
: Learning Korean etiquette
: Visiting to adoption agencies
: Homestay
: Trip to DMZ and other historic sites
7. Application Procedure
* Submission of Application Documents: N
: Download application file from the homepage and then send the
application with personal information and a photo attached.
* All participants are supposed to send N their personal application
form directly to Seoul YWCA by email or fax. Information package and
invitation letter will be sent upon receiving his/her application
form
* Fax #.: 82.2.3705.6020 N
* Phone #. : N 82.2.3705.6047
* Email: sska_ywca@hotamil.com N
¦ The summer school can be cancelled if the number of applicants is
fewer than 10.
The first 25 applicants can be participated in the summer school
2007.
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Updated May 25, 2007
ADOPTION ETHICS AND ACCOUNTABILITY CONFERENCE
Washington , D.C. – October 15/16, 2007
www.ethicsconference.net
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute and Ethica, Inc. are
co-sponsoring an exciting and timely conference, Adoption Ethics and
Accountability , on October 15-16, 2007, in Washington, D.C. This is
the second conference hosted by the Adoption Institute that focuses on
critical ethical issues in the field today.
Join us as we explore ethical issues in adoption with adoption experts
and members of the adoption community. Conference participants will
have the opportunity to attend panel discussions and workshops
focusing on a variety of issues, including birth family rights,
sibling relationships, transracial adoption, pre- and post-adoption
services, access to identifying and non-identifying information, and
the regulation of adoption agencies and professionals.
Dates: Monday/Tuesday – October 15-16, 2007
Registration: Visit www.ethicsconference.net for more conference and
registration information. On-line registration will begin on June 1, 2007.
Fee: Early registration discount: $275 for registrations by August 15,
2007 ($137 for
one day)
$325 full conference registration ($162 one day)
Reserve your hotel room now and save!
Location: Marriott Crystal Gateway
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA
Call: 1-800-228-9290 or 703-920-3230
Reference: Adoption Ethics Conference to get your reduced hotel rate:
$179 for single/double; $189 for triple and $209 for quad.
Book now – Rates are normally $269 to $329 and higher.
For more information, please contact:
Mari Cochran
Project Administrator
Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute
mcochran@adoptioninstitute.org
617.680.0808 direct
775.796.6592 fax
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Updated May 18, 2007
Kidz Gathering Program
Thinking about attending the IKAA Gathering 2007? Not sure if you should or can bring your children? The IKAA Gathering 2007 planning committee wants to make sure all adoptees interested in attending this monumental event have equal access and support to do so, including adoptee parents.
We are pleased to offer a space for you and your children to meet and play with other children from all over the world while getting acquainted with the rich Korean culture together! With this experience and knowledge your children can tell their friends all about the amazing things they did and learned in Korea when they go back to their own countries. Moreover, it will be great to share this event together as a family!
Other Information
To participate in the Kidz Gathering, you don’t have to pay any extra fees, simply register your children and pay only the IKAA Gathering 2007 registration fee per child. The Kidz Gathering is a supervised day care facility for children and adoptee parents, and is offered as a courtesy to adoptee parents wishing to attend the IKAA Gathering 2007 together with their families. The Kidz Gathering Room will be located conveniently on-site on the 19th floor of the Sofitel Ambassador Hotel.
For more information, visit: http://ikaa.org/en/page/164 or send an email with any questions to kidzgathering@ikaa.org.
Nicole Sheppard
Vice Secretary General
G.O.A.’L – (사)해외입양인연대
Global Overseas Adoptees’ Link
KPO Box 1364
Seoul 110-613, Korea
Tel: +82-2-325-6585
(general)
Tel: +82-2-325-6522 (birth family search) new line!!
Fax: +82-2-325-6570
Cell: +82-10-6399-3401
Web: http://www.goal.or.kr
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goal-info/ (open to all)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goal-discussion/ (only for adoptees)
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Update May 13, 2007
Press Contact: Sam Rudy, 212-221-8466
New York City hosts first-ever
NATIONAL ASIAN AMERICAN THEATER FESTIVAL
25 U.S. theater companies and solo artists convene June 11-24
FULL SCHEDULE OF PARTICIPANTS AND PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCED
New York City hosts the first-ever NATIONAL ASIAN AMERICAN THEATER FESTIVAL (NAATF) from June 11-24, 2007 when more than 25 Asian American performing arts companies and solo artists from across the U.S. convene for two weeks of performances at venues throughout New York City, including Abingdon Theatre, Asia Society, Culture Project, The Flea Theater, La MaMa ETC, Nagelberg Theater/Baruch PAC, The Public Theater, Theatre Row in Manhattan, West End Theater; Queens Theatre in the Park; Pregones Theater in the Bronx; and Snug Harbor Cultural Center on Staten Island. Tickets to NAATF events are $18-$20; and available by calling Theatermania. com at 212-352-3101 or (toll free) 866-811-4111; or online at www.NAATF.org.
A sampling of productions to be presented as part of NAATF includes William Finn’s musical FALSETTOLAND, performed by the NYC-based National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO); Pan Asian Repertory Theatre’s Off-Broadway production of TEA; Brooklyn-based Vampire Cowboys Theatre Company’s LIVING DEAD IN DENMARK; East West Players’ THREE FILIPINO TENORS from Los Angeles; New York-based Ping Chong & Company’s UNDESIRABLE ELEMENTS; Los Angeles-based Kristina Wong’s solo show WONG FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST; and New York’s Ma-Yi Theatre Company’s return Off-Broadway limited engagement of THE ROMANCE OF MAGNO RUBIO. See full schedule below.
The participating theater companies and solo artists in the NATIONAL ASIAN AMERICAN THEATER FESTIVAL represent the tremendous diversity of the ever-growing Asian American population in the U.S.: From states including, California, New York, Texas, Illinois, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Arizona, and Minnesota, the works presented in NAATF reflect the writers’ and performers’ ethnic heritages from such countries as Cambodia, China, Japan, Korea, Laos, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and of course, the United States.
The NATIONAL ASIAN AMERICAN THEATER FESTIVAL was born out of a Theatre Communications Group (TCG) roundtable for theaters of color, after which, six of the top Asian American theater groups (Pan Asian Repertory Theatre, East West Players, Ma-Yi Theater, the National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO), Second Generation, and Mu Performing Arts) decided to meet in June 2004 to discuss the state of Asian American Theater.
Lead sponsors of the Festival are Ford Foundation and JP Morgan Chase. Presenting sponsors are National Performance Network with funding from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and Time Warner, with media sponsorship from the Village Voice and NYTheatre.com. The festival is sponsored in part with public funds from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
THE FIRST NATIONAL ASIAN AMERICAN THEATER FESTIVAL runs June 11-24, 2007 at various venues throughout NYC. Tickets to NAATF events range from $18-$20; discount subscription packages are also available; call Theatermania. com at 212-352-3101 or (toll free) 866-811-4111. For additional information, visit www.NAATF.org.
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Updated May 3, 2007
(hat tip to the K@W Listserv)
Sheena Macrae <sheena_macrae@btopenworld.com> wrote:
From: “Sheena Macrae” <sheena_macrae@btopenworld.com>
To: “‘Eun Mi’” <eunmi38@yahoo.com>,
“‘eunmi38′” <eunmi38@satx.rr.com>
Subject: EMK Press Teenbook
Date: Wed, 2 May 2007 14:27:09 +0100
Hi Eun Mi,
This teenbook for EMK Press is heading towards completion. And there’s a gap round an article we have by John Raible. John is speaking about adopted teens and their sibs… but he wants us to find (white, most likely) non-adopted sibs of adoptees who’d be prepared to talk briefly about their family. Questions such as how they were told by their parents about the adoption, how they prepared for it, how it changed the family – and how the relationship with their adopted sib developed. Is it still a good one in adulthood?
I’m trying to find a few adult sibs who would be willing to write a page or two. Can you steer me?
Thanks!
Sheena
EMK Press
www.emkpress.com
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(Updated April 30, 2007)
Contact: Kelli Donigan, Newsletter Editor, kdonigan79@yahoo.com
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The OAK: 2007 Summer Edition
G.O.A.’L Newsletter
Special Edition for the IKAA Gathering
CALL FOR THE FOLLOWING:
1. Regular Contributing Writers (please send me your ideas so we can discuss them)
2. Reporters to cover GOA’L Events and Meetings (i.e. Spring Hiking trip, Monthly Meetings, etc.)
3. Cover Designer (for our front cover page)
GOA’L is also are looking for people to:
-Take photos at social gatherings or GOA’L events or submit candid photos
-Submit Art Work (if your art is 3D, we can take a picture) or Creative Writing (poetry, short stories, essays, narratives)
- Paid advertisements
For more information regarding submissions:
Please contact Kelli Donigan, Senior Newsletter Editor, kdonigan79@yahoo.com
*Please type “GOA’L Newsletter” in the subject heading.
Thank you so much!
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Updated April 22, 2007 (Thanks to the Korean Adoptee Listserv)
Journey 2007 : Trip to Korea for Korean Overseas Adoptees
JINHEUNG MOONHWA Co., Ltd. is a leading printing company with the
history of over 30 years, located in Seoul, Korea. Being aware of the
significance of a company’s social responsibility, JINHEUNG has held
annual event of “Overseas Korean Adoptees’ Camp” as it called Journey
Program since 1996.
The camp’s program includes visits to Korea’s various historic sites,
the Demilitarized Zone, and many other places of cultural importance.
It is designed to help them understand their roots, better both their
past and present: Korea’s tradition and cultural heritage, its
unfortunate modern history as well as facets of today’s development.
In addition, by providing them chances of home-stays, we have also
helped them have hands-on experience of Korean life and to feel a warm
sense of belonging to their motherland.
JOURNEY 2007: Trip to Korea for Overseas Korean Adoptees
Date : June 18 – 30, 2007 (13 days, 12 nights)
** subject to change slightly
Applicant Qualifications / Participant Selection
- Overseas adopted Koreans
- From 18 to 28 years of age by the application closing date.
- Preference will be given to those who have not visited Korea before
- Limited to 15 participants
Participation Fees
JINHEUNG MOONHWA Co., Ltd. will cover all expense for this program
(housing, meals, transportation in Korea) except airfare.
How to Apply
- Fill out the application form and email to knockx3@hotmail.com
(Korea) or robynpoland@aol.com (USA)
- You can download the application form at http://1004calendar.com
** early application is highly appreciated
Required Documents
- Completed application form
- Essay
- Recent color photo
Application Deadline: April 25, 2007
Participant Notification: May 5, 2007
The Host: JINHEUNG MOONHWA Co., Ltd.
104-8 Shinseol-dong, Dongdaemoon-gu, Seoul, Korea
Tel: 82-2-2230-5190 Fax: 82-2-2230-5156
http://1004calendar.com
Contact Information
- Korea: Ms. Whi-Hyun Kang
E-mail: knockx3@hotmail.com
Tel: +82-2-2230-5190 / Fax: +82-2-2230-5156
- U.S.A: Ms. Robyn Poland
E-mail: robynpoland@aol.com
Tel: (Home) +1-732-721-8450/ (Mobile) +1-732-887-3183
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Updated April 12, 2007 (Thanks to Sunny Jo and the K@W listserv)
Beginner Korean Language Class – Washington State
There is a new beginner’s Korean language class starting up on
Saturday mornings from 10 to 11 am, geared for Korean adoptive
children and
their families. The class will be ongoing and is mainly for the
kids, but parents are more than welcome to attend and learn also!
Contact Cheri
Peach (kzoopeach@yahoo.com) or myself (hanbok@verizon.net) if
you want more details, or you could contact Mrs. Cheh directly at the
center
425-745-9977, or by cell 206-851-2992 or e-mail
(jiyeoncheh@hotmail.com). I believe the cost is $50.00 for 3 months
of lessons each week
on Saturday mornings. www.morningstarkcc.org
Directly following the language class is the young girls dance
class from 11 to 12:30 if you have been thinking of getting your girl
age 5 and up
involved. There is also a dance class on Tuesday afternoon from
4 to 5:30 at the center. Marie’s involvement with Morning Star has
(I feel) really
helped with her knowledge about and pride in being Korean
American. She has made many friends with Korean American children
there and
enjoys performing as well.
There is also a possibility of a beginners drum class to be held
on the eastside – Mrs. Cheh would be willing to start a new class if
we had 5
students commit. She indicated that Wednesday afternoons work
best for her schedule, and they would be willing to drive as far as
Bellevue to
accommodate those on the east side who don’t want to drive to
Lynnwood. This is a very gracious offer, please let me know your
interest.
Lauren Soliday, Chair
Korean Focus NW
admin@koreanfocusnw.org
www.koreanfocusnw.org
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Updated April 9, 2007
2007 G.O.A.’L Mentor Program
Dear G.O.A.’L Members:
Now in it’s second year through support from the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare, G.O.A.’L is pleased to announce that we are currently accepting applications for two (2) Korean adoptee “Mentees” to work part-time, as part of the 2007 G.O.A.’L Mentor Program. Successful candidates will be paid a monthly stipend for their work and will be given the opportunity to enhance their Korean language abilities. Each Mentee will be expected to attend regular meetings, write monthly progress reports (including an extensive mid and final report) during their employment, as well as a final evaluation of the program.
Please refer to the attached documents for a detailed description, application and instructions on how to apply. Or visit: http://goal.or.kr/eng/?slms=for&lsms=2&sl=5&ls=9&query=view&uid=21&where=&word=&page=1
Send completed application package by APRIL 30, 2007 by one of the following ways.
1) Post – G.O.A.’L – KPO Box 1364, Seoul 110-613, Korea
2) Hand deliver to the G.O.A.’L Office – Seoul, Mapo-gu, Seokyo-dong, 363-20, 3F
3) Email: office@goal.or.kr (subject line: Mentor Program)
These positions are only available to persons currently residing in Korea or who are planning on coming to Korea within the application period and start-to-end dates. Please feel free to pass this information on to your friends or anyone you think that might be interested.
If you have any questions, you may email me at this address – ia_goal@yahoo.com.
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Update April 7, 2007
(Info brought to you by our friendly neighbor K@W Listserve 
)
You are Invited to the:
1st Annual Asian American Student Conference
Break the Silence
DISCOVER. INSPIRE. EMPOWER.
www.nycaasc.com
Break the Silence is an all-day conference designed to inspire young
minds to learn, grow, and lead their own ways to success through the
exploration of issues in race and identity, as well as empower young
Asian Americans into becoming proactive in issues within the Asian
American community in New York and beyond.
This conference is FREE for everyone and includes breakfast and
lunch. minimum age is 16yrs old.
Saturday, April 14th
9:30AM – 10:00PM
Tisch Hall (Stern Undergraduate Building)
New York University
40th W. 4th St. New York, NY
Featuring:
Keynote speech by Carmen Van Kerckhove of New Demographic
Workshops tackling racial identity and community activism, bringing
out various issues that affect Asian Americans daily.
A series of professional panels followed by a networking reception.
Break the Silence Charity Concert with performances by VudooSoul,
Stone Forest Ensemble, and a sneak preview of director Michael Kang’s
new film West 32nd Street.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION is FREE at www.nycaasc.com
REGISTER online by THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 7th and ALSO recieve a FREE
ticket to the Break the Silence Concert!
Please contact us at nycaasc@gmail.com if you have any questions!
Or visit our Facebook page at http://nyu.facebook.com/event.php?
eid=2250587013
This year’s conference is brought to you by:
Asian American Alliance @ Columbia University
Asian Pacific American Awareness Month@ Columbia University
Asian American Women’s Alliance @ New York University
Asian Cultural Union @ New York University
Asian Heritage Month @ New York University
NAASCon (National Asian American Student Conference) – Representative
from The New School
Co-sponsored by:
A/P/A Studies @ NYU
Alumni Hall Council @ NYU (pending)
College of Arts and Science Student Council @ NYU
Center for Multicultural and Educational Programs @ NYU
General Studies Program Chamber of Deputies @ NYU
Greenwich Hotel Hall Council (pending)
Inter-Residence Hall Council @ NYU
LGBT Office @ NYU
The Little Cafe (Entrepreneurial Exchange Group) @ NYU’s Stern School
of Business
Multicultural Greek Council
Office of International Students and Scholars @ NYU
Office of Student Activities @ NYU
Palladium Unified Government @ NYU
Program Board @ NYU (pending)
SUNY Buffalo Asian American Student Union
Water Street Hall Council @ NYU
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(info courtesy of K@W listserver)
Eastern Social Welfare Society Korean Language Scholarship
The Korean Language Scholarship Program started many years ago
to recognize adoptees’ roots, dissolve cultural differences between
Korea and
other countries, to instill pride for the history of their
motherland and also to teach Korean culture and heritage.
Eligibility: Adoptees who were placed by ESWS who have a desire
to learn the Korean language. They must be over 18 years old and
have at
least a high school diploma.
Dates: This session will be from July 10-July 27, 2007.
Placement test will be July 9, 2007
Students should arrive between July 6 and July 8, 2007
Students should plan to depart between July 28 and July 30,
2007
Language Center: The program will be held at Ewha Language
Center, Ewha Woman’s University in Seoul
Number of Applicants: 1 student per adoption agency
Scholarship: ESWS will cover the tuition and accommodation for
the applicants (EXCLUDING airfare).
Requirements:
Resume including present address, permanent address, phone
number and email address
An introductory letter by the adoptee
3 photos of the adoptee (size 4×5cm)
A letter of recommendation from the agency
A copy of either the final graduation diploma (high school or
above) or Certificate of Student ID
Copy of the adoptees passport
Deadline: All information must reach ESWS no later than April
30, 2007.
