Friday, June 6, 2008 - Events

May 29, 2008

Thursday

CLASSICAL AFRICA EDUCATIONAL TOUR X: ANCIENT EGYPT (KEMET)
May 29, 2008 to Jun 12, 2008
Location: ANCIENT EGYPT (KEMET)
Description: CLASSICAL AFRICA EDUCATIONAL TOUR X ANCIENT EGYPT (KEMET) May 29 - June 12, 2009 $3799* (all inclusive) from New York Personally escorted by PROF. MANU AMPIM (experienced tour guide & leading historian of Africana Studies) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- FULL TRIP ITINERARY & REGISTRATION FORM http://manuampim.com/kemet_09.pdf TRIP INCLUDES: -All tips, taxes, and domestic travel in Egypt -Deluxe hotel accommodations & two meals per day -Entrance fees to over 40 sites & monuments (15% more sites/monuments than other educational tours) -CD on "Documenting Your Travel Experiences" -On-site and evening presentations by Prof. Ampim -Field research training -Optional 5 units college credit TOUR HIGHLIGHTS (LAND OF THE PHARAOHS): We will visit... -The great pyramids of Giza & the Great Sphinx (Heru-em-akhet), which is the most well-known statue in the world. -The ancient capital city of Memphis and the extensive monuments of Sa
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June 5, 2008

Thursday

How Class Works2008 Conference
Jun 5, 2008 to Jun 7, 2008
Location: Stony Brook, SUNY
Description: www.stonybrook.edu/workingclass/conference/2008 Dear Friends and Colleagues - I am pleased to announce that the How Class Works- 2008 conference program, on-line registration, housing and other information are now available on the conference pages of the Center for Study of Working Class Life at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. The How Class Works - 2008 conference will be at Stony Brook, Thursday - Saturday, June 5 - 7, 2008: www.stonybrook.edu/workingclass/conference/2008 Topics Include The color line in the 21st century and the legacy of Theodore W. Allen - single-payer health care - corporate practices in higher education - teaching class - white working class anger in the UK - lessons of the Charleston 5 - class and the legal system - class and religion labor law and union strategy - plus many more in 54 sessions. Speakers Confirmed include Sam Anderson, Catherine-Mercedes Brillantes Judge, Pedro Caban, Fuat Ercan, Claudia Fegan, Bill Fletcher, Jr., Tami Gol
Created by: KWASI Akyeampong

June 6, 2008

Friday

Free Aviation Camp for Ages 14-18
Jun 6, 2008 all day
Location: Atlanta, GA
Description: HERE'S AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH 14-18 INTERESTED IN AVIATION. CHECK IT OUT FOR THE SUMMER! This summer the Organization of Black Airline Pilots (OBAP) will hold 2 Aviation Career Education Camps sponsored by Delta Air Lines. The purpose of each one-week program is to introduce interested youth to the world of aviation by exposing them to the many challenging careers and opportunities which the aviation industry has to offer. This is a program has been around for several years and is an outstanding opportunity for all of our children. The age range is for boys and girls between 14-18 years old. It is FREE!!!! Delta Air Lines pays the entire cost. Application deadline is June 2, 2008. Please visit www.acecamps.org or www.obap.org additional details.
Created by: KWASI Akyeampong