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World Travelers “Stuff your eyes with wonder, live as if you’d drop dead in ten seconds. See the world. It’s more fantastic than any dream made or paid for in factories. ” – Ray Bradbury

International Holidays v. Thursday. , Mar. 17 th , v Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s Birthday-Bangladesh v. St. Patrick’s Day-Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom v. Evacuation Day-United States

Club Concerns v Fund-II-promotional items purchase v T-shirts, Gadget grips, and pens v End of year lunch- Date, time, and location v Possible places Bj’s Bar & Restaurant, Mr. Han’s, Dragon Fly, or Liquid Ginger ? v. Discuss possibly having one more fundraiser? v. India Fest sign-up v Officer elections v. Our recent St. Patrick's day fundraiser was a success! v. Thank You so much Alex and Erin for all your hard work!

Events on Campus v Women's History Luncheon v Fri. , March 18, 11: 30 a. m. to 1: 00 p. m. , M-147 Join Student Life in the Art Gallery located in M-147 from 11: 30 AM- 1: 00 PM, Friday March 18 th, to hear two distinguished women speak on how to be strong leaders in your community and in your career. The current Woman of Distinction, Grace Horvath, will share information about her career and the Reading Safari program at the SF Zoo. The Woman of Promise, Victoria Denmark, will also be joining us to speak about the "Boo for Bullying" program she started at her high school. Victoria attends SF as a dual enrolled student. This is an empowering event that you won't want to miss!" v Sustainability Reading v Sun, March 20, 3: 00 p. m. , Fine Arts Hall Celebrate the first day of spring at the first annual "Sustainability Reading, " featuring noted local authors Cynthia Barnett, Lola Haskins, and Rhonda Riley. The authors will read nature-based excerpts from their recent work. The event is free and open to the public.

Events on Campus Con. v Writing Seminar / Workshop v Tues. , March 22, 6: 00 p. m. to 9: 00 p. m. , S-326/327 William Hatfield will hold a writer's seminar on writing and getting your work published, either via the traditional publisher route, or by self-publishing. Topics will range from plotting, self-motivating, to choosing the best plan for you when you feel the manuscript is ready to publish. There will be a question and answer session that will not be limited to the planned topics, but will be open to the needs or questions of the attendees. v Latino Migrant Farm workers: Uncovering the Hidden Reality v Thursday, March 24, 2016, Santa Fe College, Room WA 104 at 7 PM v Robin Lewy, Director of the Rural Women’s Health Project, Dr. Rosana Resende, Professor of Latino American Studies. v Dr. Antonio Tovar, Principal Investigator, Farm workers Association of Florida v Join this panel discussion of academics and practitioners to learn about the historical and current conditions of Latino farm workers, their experiences of isolation and inclusion, and how their rights have been and continue to be violated. Dr. Rosana Resende will highlight the connection and undue burdens associated with gender, migration, and farm workers in the United States. Dr. Antonio Tovar will discuss the occupational risks of engaging in farm work in Florida. Lastly, Robin Lewy will explore the challenge of providing healthcare to Latino farm workers in North Central Florida. These three presenters will highlight the work that non-profit groups and government agencies are doing to secure the basic rights of this neglected segment of U. S. society.

Events on Campus Con. v. Jazz on the Grove v Thurs. , March 24, 12: 00 p. m. to 1: 30 p. m. , Oak Grove Jazz is America's original music, enjoyed around the world. Jazz developed from African and European influences and grew with our country, capturing the spirit of the nation through its melding of cultures, independence and energy. v Student Life cordially invites students, faculty and staff to Jazz-onthe-Grove, Thursday, March 24 th, at 12: 00 PM. Santa Fe's Fine arts Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Steve Bingham will be on the Grove performing many Oldie/Goldie(Jazz Classics). Come check out an awesome free jazz concert and we promise you will not be disappointed. Free food and drinks are always an added bonus!

Events on Campus Con. v. Film: Food Chains v Mar. 30, 2016 at SF Lawrence W. Tyree Library lobby, 12: 00 p. m. v Join us for a screening of the film Food Chains. An intrepid and highly lauded group of tomato pickers from Southern Florida — the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) -- reveals the human cost in our food supply and the complicity of large buyers of produce like fast food and supermarkets. Their story is one of hope and promise for the triumph of morality over corporate greed — to ensure a dignified life for farm workers and a more humane, transparent food chain. A panel discussion will follow the film.

Events on Campus Con. v. The Future of Cuba and the Cuban-American Community v Thursday, March 31, Fine Arts Hall at 7 PM v Dr. Jorge Duany is Director of the Cuban Research Institute and Professor of Anthropology at Florida International University. Born in Cuba and raised in both Panama and Puerto Rico, Dr. Duany has held visiting research and teaching appointments at several U. S. universities, including Harvard, Connecticut, Wisconsin, Florida, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and the City University of New York.

Events off Campus v. SASA: Jennifer Moore, UF v Wednesday, March 16 2016, 11: 45 am 1: 00 pm at UF Grinter Hall Room 471 v Topic: Conservation of Nyungwe National Park: Levels of Human Disturbance and the Effect of Ranger Patrols v Sponsored by: UF Center for African Studies

Events off Campus Con. v Baraza: Leonard Smith, Oberlin College v Friday, March 18 2016, 3: 30 -5: 00 pm at UF Grinter Hall Room 404 v Topic: Republican Ideology and the Annexation of Algeria in the 19 th Century v Sponsored by: UF Center for African Studies v Harn Museum of Dance v Saturday, March 19 2016, 1: 00 -4: 00 pm at UF Harn Museum of Art v Enjoy performances of contemporary dance, hip-hop, ballet, West African and Afro-Brazilian dance in conversation with Harn exhibitions, gardens and architecture. Performed by seventy dancers and choreographers from the UF School of Theatre and Dance, HMo. D also features discussion, films and photography. HMo. D is a collaboration with the UF Center for World Arts. v “High Impact, Soft Power: The Role of Art in Global Affairs”, Lecture by Coco Fusco v Wednesday, March 23 2016, 3: 00 -3: 50 pm at UF Music Building Room 101

Volunteering & Donations v Gator Plunge v 2016 date undecided v Participants meet at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, then carpool to their registered service sites. Advance registration required. Please *double check* registration confirmation, as some details may change during planning. v India Fest/Health Screening-Apr 9 th v Silent Auction for the March of Dimes v Fri. , March 18, 11: 30 a. m. to 1: 00 p. m. , M-147 Our chapter will be hosting a silent auction of gift baskets on March 23 rd - just in time for Easter. We are asking departments, clubs, units, programs and anyone else to put together a basket for auction to raise money toward the Santa Fe goal of $10, 000. The group/person that donates the basket that brings the most money will be awarded a pizza party. v It's easy to put one together - pick a theme and go from there. Ideas: children's basket, care/wash, hobbies, enchanted evening, wake me up, family fun - the sky is the limit. Target date to have the baskets ready is March 21 st. Pictures with a list of items and approximate value will be posted on the SF March of Dimes website. Contact Debbie Blair at ext 3812 for more details.