From Professor Bernadette Atuahene

Professor Atuahene recently joined the board of La Casa Norte (www.lacasanorte.org), and she invites the Chicago-Kent community to attend a photography and fine art auction to benefit the organization. La Casa Norte is a nonprofit organization committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for homeless and abandoned people, where they can benefit from a comprehensive program of education, guidance and counseling in a community setting.

WHEN:
Saturday, June 10, 2006
5 – 8 p.m.

WHERE:
Peter Jones Gallery
1806 W Cuyler Avenue (1 block north of Irving Park / ½ block west of Metra tracks)
Chicago

WHAT:
Enjoy drinks and appetizers while you bid on photographs and fine art produced by local Chicago artists.

$20.00 donation

All proceeds support La Casa Norte's programs that serve homeless and at-risk youth, individuals and families.

From Professor Felice Batlan

Note: Professor Batlan joins the Chicago-Kent faculty this summer.

Professor Felice Baltan is in need of a research assistant. The position will begin in June or July with generally 15 hours a week. Primary duties will be research and sub-citing. Her current project involves the history of quarantine in the Unites States. Compensation is at a rate of $10.00 an hour. Journal experience is preferred and some interest in history, public health, civil rights, or immigration is helpful but not necessary. If interested, please e-mail Professor Batlan at fbatlan@gmail.com.