What is the Native American Student Union, and what are their plans for this upcoming school year?
Three weeks ago I stumbled upon the opening meeting for the Native American Student Union; hosted every other Wednesday in room 220 of the Diversity Achievement Center at 4pm. With a smile I was greeted by Jenna Sukle, an LBCC student and returning member from last years NASU council. I didn't know it, but some important business was already being discussed. The LBCC NASU club is shooting for the stars by planning to hold a Pow Wow this upcoming spring. If you have never been to a Pow Wow, you are assuredly missing out. Traditionally, Pow Wows are held to bring cultural awareness and honor of Native American people's to the surrounding members of our community. Participants will get to see how Native American peoples traditionally lived their lives and what activities they did on a daily basis. The lack of a Pow Wow last year has left a hole in our community's and LBCC NASU's history that is in need of repair. So the only question is: How are they going to raise money for for a Pow Wow this year?
When the NASU does fund-raising; it's not about how much money they raise but how they do it. Currently, the NASU is planning to host two workshops in which partakers will learn a particular skill held in reverence by Native American cultures.
The NASU will hold a "Flintknapping" workshop November 3rd at 3pm in the Student Activities Center. Anyone interested in learning how to create unique pieces of art from mere rocks should definitely check this out. Everyone, no matter what age is encouraged to come out and have an afternoon of fun learning this ancient skill. Proposed prices are $5.00 for LBCC students, $8.00 for non-students.
Future plans include raffling off donated stone fountain ware, and a bowl-off (time & place TBD) where participants can have a relaxing afternoon taking in a couple of frames while supporting the NASU's endeavors. The NASU is will also be hosting a "flute-making" workshop in the near future. Love music but can't afford a guitar? Come out and make a couple of friends with a flute to boot.
Although there was much to be discussed at the last NASU meeting, I didn't feel left out at all. All members were pleased to listen to each others opinions and ideas on fund-raising as well as other club business. I found that the NASU is a great place to have fun connecting with other students, while joining together in the effort to promote student unity.
Don't miss out on next weeks meeting immediately preceded by the flintknapping workshop on November 3rd at 3pm. Want to learn more about the NASU? Visit their web site, or E-mail Michele Wilson at wilsonm@linnbenton.edu.
Sources:
Native American Student Union:
Flintknapping
When the NASU does fund-raising; it's not about how much money they raise but how they do it. Currently, the NASU is planning to host two workshops in which partakers will learn a particular skill held in reverence by Native American cultures.
The NASU will hold a "Flintknapping" workshop November 3rd at 3pm in the Student Activities Center. Anyone interested in learning how to create unique pieces of art from mere rocks should definitely check this out. Everyone, no matter what age is encouraged to come out and have an afternoon of fun learning this ancient skill. Proposed prices are $5.00 for LBCC students, $8.00 for non-students.
Future plans include raffling off donated stone fountain ware, and a bowl-off (time & place TBD) where participants can have a relaxing afternoon taking in a couple of frames while supporting the NASU's endeavors. The NASU is will also be hosting a "flute-making" workshop in the near future. Love music but can't afford a guitar? Come out and make a couple of friends with a flute to boot.
Although there was much to be discussed at the last NASU meeting, I didn't feel left out at all. All members were pleased to listen to each others opinions and ideas on fund-raising as well as other club business. I found that the NASU is a great place to have fun connecting with other students, while joining together in the effort to promote student unity.
Don't miss out on next weeks meeting immediately preceded by the flintknapping workshop on November 3rd at 3pm. Want to learn more about the NASU? Visit their web site, or E-mail Michele Wilson at wilsonm@linnbenton.edu.
Sources:
Native American Student Union:
Flintknapping
Flute-making
NASU Web Site
Michele Wilson E-MailJenna Sukle E-Mail
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