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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead
Statement of Purpose Students 4 Social Justice is a student organization at Merced College that is committed to achieving genuine democracy and social justice. We invite all students to join our efforts to promote equality, freedom, peace, and sustainable development. Our main role is to provide opportunities for critical thinking and dialogue about social justice relative to local, state, national, and international issues. We also engage in the political processes by which social change occurs. Upcoming events: Next General Meeting: We are currently enjoying our summer break. Please check back for information about our first meeting and upcoming events for the fall semester of 2008. The event calendar for September will be posted Friday, August 29. Calendar: August 2008
Ongoing Activities Weekend Library Hours Currently Merced College's library is not open during the weekend. S4SJ has been canvassing student signatures on a petition that we will present to the Board of Trustees in the hope that they will correct this problem. We succeeded at our goal of attaining 1000 signatures, and we will be presenting these signatures to the Board during fall semester of 2008.
Comprehensive Academic Study Center Several students and faculty members are striving to gain permission to build a more comprehensive student study center that would be staffed with professional tutors. S4SJ has been canvassing student signatures on a petition that we will present to the Board of Trustees in the hope that they will assist us to attain our goal. If you would like to assist us please print copies of the petition and return the completed form to Professor Law in room IAC 260
First Thursday of the Month Film Series During the evening on the first Thursday of each month S4SJ presents award winning documentaries. These films are shown on campus and are free to the public. Check the calendar for a listing of the film of the month.
Military Recruitment on Campus Information Drive: S4SJ is conducting a drive to assist students throughout our community who are being heavily targeted by the aggressive marketing campaigns of military recruiters. We offer students access to critical information that will allow them to make a more informed decision about their future relative to military service. Please read our informational flyer and help us out by making copies and passing them out. There is also a link to an opt out form that high school students can fill out and present to their school's administration so they will not be solicited at home by military recruiters. We have also prepared an opt out form in Spanish. We have prepared the following response to hand to military recruiters in case you are confronted while disseminating this information. Help us out by copying and passing out this information.
Our Organization: S4SJ is a member of the Associated Students of Merced College, and Justice Alliance of Merced. President: Zena Garcia Vice President: Arthur Montejano (recipient, MC Student of the Year, 2007-2008) Treasurer: Natasha Ruzbarsky Faculty Adviser: Keith Law (recipient, Faculty Adviser of the Year, 2007-2008)
Links: Justice Alliance of Merced: www.jamerced.com
For more information concerning meetings and activities contact the faculty advisor for S4SJ: Keith Law @ 209.386.6689 http://www.mccd.edu/faculty/lawk/
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