Monday Morning Briefing

"All over the world hearts pound with the rhythm
Fear not of men because men must die
Mind over matter and soul before flesh
Angels for the pain keep a record in time"
-Mos Def, "Fear Not of Man"

Today is a somber one. Rest in Peace, to Dr. Joseph Warren, a great man and mentor to many. Also, condolences to his family as well as to the family of Darryl Williams.

On Tuesday, the Boston Public Schools Department of Extended Learning Time, Afterschool and Services (DELTAS), will be hosting the 2nd Annual Bridging the Gap Conference, for a day of learning, connecting and strategizing on how to sustain the "Whole Child." The conference takes place at UMass Boston and details can be found at: http://www.mydorchester.org/node/6132.

The Get Konnected 2nd anniversary celebration goes down at the W Hotel from 6-8pm, where they will be honoring several individuals who are Massachusetts' Firsts.

Tuesday night, Verve Lounge at Rudi's is home to Afrodeasia Idol.

On Thursday, Get a sense of Roxbury's history before European contact at Haley House's In A Time Before the Present, from 7:30pm - 9:00pm. Ellen Berkland, Boston City Archaeologist, will explain Roxbury’s unique geology and geography, and discuss archeological findings by native people and early European inhabitants. Additionally, Gill Solomon, Sachem of the Massachuseuk people, will share the history of the native people and their world in Roxbury. Free & open to the public. Limited seating is on a first come, first served basis. Dinner is available for purchase at Haley House Bakery Cafe.

The Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) are looking for volunteers ages 15 and above to assist with youth programming and help educate 7-12 year-olds about conflict resolution during the April spring break from April 20th to 23rd. The registration deadline is Thursday, March 31st. For more information, please contact Michal Shapiro at 617.438.0879.

Beware the Ides of March

"Ay, they have come, but they are not gone."

As the first quarter of the year nears its end, are you on the right track?

What has become of those lofty goals or New Year's resolutions?

Did you get those brakes fixed? The roof leak fixed? That new side gig? Finished all your applications for schools and scholarships?

As they say, poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part. Make it happen, my peoples.

Don't let the journey of life pass you by.

"Everyone has a plan; until they get punched in the face."
-Mike Tyson

MIT's STEM Summer 2010 Program

Middle School Students: What will you do with your summer this year? Why not join us for the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Program at MIT? Learn about Math, Science, & Your Future! Applications for Summer 2010 are now available. The deadline to submit your application is Monday, March 15, 2010.

For five weeks, promising students from Boston, Cambridge, and Lawrence public schools will come together with college students to expand their knowledge about math, science, and how things work. You can challenge yourself with rigorous college preparatory courses in Geometry, Physics, Robotics, or a host of other classes; learn a racquet sport; and meet other bright and talented young people from local communities.

The learning doesn’t end with the summer. The STEM Program offers students one-on-one mentoring during the school year, as well as workshops for your parents on insuring your continued academic achievement.

who?
We accept Boston, Cambridge, and Lawrence public school students who will enter 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th grade in the fall of 2010; they must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. We look for students who work hard, have good grades, and are interested in math, science, and discovery. We are very selective: just 20-22 students will be admitted to each grade level.

when?
The five-week summer program classes run from July 5 to August 6, 2010, with an Orientation on July 1 and a Final Presentation on August 7. All dates are mandatory. Sessions are held Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5pm. Breakfast, lunch, and daily tutoring are provided free of charge.

where?
The STEM Program is held on MIT’s campus in Cambridge. Bus transportation is provided for Boston and Lawrence residents from select locations throughout each city.

Participate:
: http://mit.edu/stem

FIGMENT Boston Call for Art

The Call for Art for FIGMENT Boston is up now at this link: http://figmentproject.org/2010/opportunities/submit-a-project/

The Call for Art closes on May 1, but don't wait until then to submit! We welcome artists from any media with any ability level and background. All we ask is that your art be interactive and inspire participation, and that it be appropriate for an all-ages event. If you have a great idea but aren't sure if it will work, fill out a submission form anyway and our curatorial team will help you make it happen!

We also have a press release (PDF) about the Boston event.

And we're still looking for volunteers for all positions--curatorial, communications, production/logistics, and more. Drop me a line if you want to help out!

Jason Turgeon
Producer, FIGMENT Boston
617 934 6650
www.figmentboston.org