Events

NOT FOR CREDIT: Young, Disparaged and Paid in Smiles: Experiences in the Caring Labor Industry

Naomi Ishisaka — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:28:44 +0000

Date:

April 28, 2011 - 2:00am

Location:

Room 305AB, UW School of Social Work, 4101 15th Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98105

Time: 7pm-9pm

The term “caring labor” can refer to a lot of things: childcare, elder care, health care, social work. Whether in the workplace or the home, caring labor is consistently under-recognized and under-valued. Yet it raises very important political, economic, and social questions – questions about race, class and gender, and the many spaces in between.

Join us for a group discussion with three young people about their experiences on the ground, working in and organizing around different areas within the caring labor industry. Why is caring labor important? What organizing is happening around caring labor? What organizing needs to happen? And what could the future hold?

Panelists include:
* David C. works in childcare and organizes with the Seattle Solidarity Network. He regularly shares his thoughts on his blog “Paid in Smiles” ( http://childcareworkers.wordpress.com/ ).
* Brooke S. is studying to be a nutritionist. She has organized with free health clinic projects in both Seattle and Olympia.
* Jomo works and organizes as a nursing assistant. She writes about her experiences working, organizing and more on the blog “Disparaged CNA” ( http://disparagedcna.blogspot.com/ ).

For more information, contact the Bridges Center for Labor Studies at 206-543-7946, or pcls@u.washington.edu .

To request disability accommodation, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu

NOT FOR CREDIT: Aging is a Social Justice Issue

Naomi Ishisaka — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:21:56 +0000

Date:

April 15, 2011 - 10:30pm

Location:

Research Commons (formerly the SSW Library)

Aging is a Social Justice Issue

DATE: Friday April 15th, 12:30 - 2:00pm
WHERE: Research Commons
(formerly the SSW Library)
Serving coffee/tea and light refreshments

Four older adult panelists will join UW School of Social Work faculty member Wendy Lustbader in reflecting on experiences with the intersection of ageism with other forms of oppression, including racism, sexism, heterosexism, and ableism. Professor Lustbader will introduce the panelists and the topic, providing context for the important considerations of considering oppressions and older adult populations. Please join this provocative and interactive discussion with these generous panelists:

Ruth McCormick
Ruth is a graduate of the UW School of Social Work, and served as the Director of Women's Programs at Edmonds Community College for 20 years. Now retired at 82 years old, she is a world traveler and enjoys theatre, film and literature.

George Dicks, BA, GMHS, is a certified Geriatric Mental Health Specialist who provides psychiatric assessment and treatment to older adults and their families and physicians, in his capacity as Lead Mental Health Practitioner in the Geriatric Psychiatry Service, Harborview Mental Health Services. Mr. Dicks is also a member of the Seattle Mayor's Council for African American Elders, the Seattle/King County Advisory Council on Aging and Disabilities, and the Senior Services Cultural Competence Committee.

Peggy Monroe
Born and raised in Texas, Peggy met her future husband in the drum section of a university marching band (she was the only girl). Peggy went with her husband to Chicago, Philadelphia, New Mexico and later Ecuador (Peace Corps), and had three boys in four years; through all this she continued doing percussion, mostly with Community Symphony Orchestras. Then she discovered Early Music (music composed before Bach and Handel) and has been a percussionist specializing in those times since 1968 (and still doing it!). In 1998 Peggy's physician husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, and she was his caregiver until his death in 2008. Her previous caregiving was during 1987 to 1992, when she helped care for members of her Quaker Meeting who had AIDS. At 76 years old, Peggy is now a grandmother of two (12 and 16).

Patricia Fay
Patricia worked for Senior Companion for six years, visiting seniors in their residence and taking them on outings. Senior Companion is a federally sponsored program for low income seniors. Before retirement, she worked in counseling.

NOT FOR CREDIT - Basic Computer Skills 1 - Adult ESL and Literacy Computer Class

Naomi Ishisaka — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:48:38 +0000

Date:

February 28, 2011 - 10:46pm

Location:

Seattle Central Library, Level 4, Room 3 Small Computer Lab

City:

Seattle

Website:

http://bit.ly/eXDlUP

Phone Number:

206-684-0849

Contact Name:

World Languages

worldlanguages@spl.org

In these classes you will practice using the mouse and keyboard. The mouse and keyboard are the two most basic tools of a computer. You need to be comfortable using these in order to start learning other computer skills. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. This is part of a series of classes for adult ESL and Literacy learners who want to improve their computer skills.

NOT FOR CREDIT - Citizenship Class at the Seattle Central Library

Naomi Ishisaka — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:54:03 +0000

Location:

Seattle Central Library, Level 1, LEW Conference Room

Phone Number:

206-382-4511

Contact Name:

Jim at the St. James ESL Program

literacyseattle@gmail.com

This class prepares individuals to take the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service Citizenship Test. Learn about all aspects of the citizenship test, including United States History and Civics, reading and writing practice and the questions covered on the N-400, Application for Naturalization. This class is offered in partnership with the St. James ESL Program.Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is recommended but not required.

NOT FOR CREDIT - Beginning ESL - Level 1 at the Seattle Central Library

Naomi Ishisaka — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:45:31 +0000

Location:

Seattle Central Library

City:

Seattle

Website:

http://bit.ly/eXDlUP

Phone Number:

206-233-9720

Contact Name:

Literacy Council of Seattle

literacyseattle@gmail.com

Level 1, LEW Conference Room
Adults, ESL
English
This class focuses on basic vocabulary and daily conversation skills. Class is offered in partnership with the Literacy Council of Seattle. This class is free but registration is required. Student registration and assessment occurs on a first-come, first-served basis on January 6. Childcare is not provided. Space is limited to 10 students. This class
meets through March 17. Literacy Council of Seattle at 206-233-9720 or literacyseattle@gmail.com