Levin College of Urban Affairs - CSU - News of the week 2.23.09

Here's what’s happening at the Levin College...

For Students and From Students
Friday Conversations
UUP Forums in Columbus--National Perspectives on State and Local Finance in an Economic Crisis
DUE 2/26/09 Maxine Goodman Levin Discretionary Fund 2009 Award Proposals
Levin College Out and About
CSU and Siegal College: Traditional Jewish and Muslim Legal Attitudes Towards Mortgage Lending, and its Application to the Current Mortgage Crisis
Programs of Interest

For Students and From Students

CAREERS IN GOVERNMENT-The Ohio Center for the Advancement of Women in Public Service is hosting a Careers in Government workshop on Wednesday, February 25, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Dively Room. This workshop, part of CSU's "Career Week," provides students with knowledge for internship opportunities within the State of Ohio related to Public Administration.
Panelists:
Lisa Patt-McDaniels, Director of Workforce and Talent Division, Ohio Department of Development.
Gail Garbrandt, Manager of Internships, Bliss Institute, University of Akron, and in partnership with the CSU Columbus Success Legislative Internships.
Rachel Singer, Cleveland State University Levin College of Urban Affairs Internship Coordinator.
Tom Norris, lobbyist and former legislative intern aide with Senator Grace Drake.
Moderator: Senator Grace Drake, Director, Ohio Center for the Advancement of Women in Public Service, Levin College of Urban Affairs, CSU.
For more information: Karen Gurney at 216/687-9222.

DESIGN CHARRETTE-CSU APA will be hosting a design charrette on Saturday, February 28th from 10:00am - 2:00pm in the Bonda Room. The charrette will address a current challenge within the City of Lakewood and is intended to give students hands-on spatial planning experience in an intense brainstorming format. Dru Siley, Assistant Planning Director of Lakewood, will formally present the problem at this week's regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, February 25th at 5:00pm (UR 241). All students are welcome to attend the Saturday charrette, however, are required to attend this Wednesday's meeting in order to participate. For more information about this event or other CSU APA events please see http://csu-apa.weebly.com/ . We look forward to seeing you there!

SAVE THE DATE! 2nd Annual Government Career Day!
The 2nd Annual Government Career Day will be held on Friday, April 3, 2008 in the Atrium of the Urban Affairs Building, from 9:00am – 2:00pm. Over 40 agencies from all levels of government are expected to attend. Special workshops dealing with the federal government application process will be offered by government representatives throughout the day.

Students and alumni are invited to come and explore the many opportunities available in government. Learn about writing effective KSA statements, navigating the usajobs web site, and how to get a job with the State of Ohio. Network with agency representatives as they discuss their own careers in government service as well as the openings they anticipate in their agencies.

Friday Conversations--Weekly update on the status of UUP Funding

The next weekly update is scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2009, 3:00-4:00 p.m. atrium.
Interim Dean Ned Hill held the secondinformation session for Levin College faculty and staff on the status of UUP funding in the State of Ohio’s next fiscal budget. The strategy to reinstate UUP funding continues this week with the production of letters to friends and community representatives asking for their support. Talking points are being prepared. The weekly sessions called “Friday Conversations” are co-hosted by Grace Drake and Patrick Sweeney. Molly Schnoke is heading Levin College internal communications for this effort.

UUP Forums in Columbus—National Perspective on State and Local Finance in an Economic Crisis, Tuesday, March 3, 2009.

Join the Ohio Urban University Program (UUP) for the second in a series of discussions with experts on timely topics affecting the State of Ohio’s fiscal future. For more information www.urban.csuohio.edu/uup/

Maxine Goodman Levin Discretionary Fund 2009 Award Proposals-Deadline: 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2009

Download the form at http://urban.csuohio.edu/news/mgl_proposal_09.pdf
In accordance with the wishes of Maxine Goodman Levin to enhance the careers, advance the scholarship, and support research and professional development for women at the Levin College, proposals are now being accepted for discretionary fund awards. The intent of these awards is to assure that women at the Levin College have equal access to funds for research, scholarships, and professional development such as professional travel, equipment, or research project seed funding, etc. Recipients of the funds will be expected to submit a summary of how the funds were used.

Deadline: 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2009. Award Notification expected by Friday, March 27, 2009. Proposals can be dropped off at UR 322 or directed via campus mail to Jane McCrone, UR 322.

LCUA Out and About

Anthony J. Coyne ('84 MS in Urban Studies and member of the Levin Advisory Committee) had an article in the Plain Dealer on February 15, 2009, "Making the case for Cleveland's medical mart and convention center on the Mall."

Interim Dean Ned Hill was quoted in the Plain Dealer's article, "CSU amends plan to salvage grant for Writght Center for Sensor Systems Engineering."

Dr. Mark Rosentraub was quoted in the AltoonaMirror.com posting "Block (grant) party: Should state funds be used for new field at Blair County Ballpark?"

Dr. Mark Rosentraub was quoted on the Colt's Fans Blog "Economy poses major threat to sellout crowd."

Dr. Mark Salling will be a speaker in a panel discussion with the Census Bureau and other members of the National Association of Planning Councils (NAPC) at the Monday, March 2, 2009 event "Preparing for the impact of the new Census changes on community planning" in Austin, Texas.

Cleveland State University and Siegal College Announce a Special Seminar: Traditional Jewish and Muslim Legal Attitudes Towards Mortgage Lending, and its Application to the Current Mortgage Crisis

Thursday, March 19, 2009; 12:00- 3:00 p.m. at CSU’s Levin College of Urban Affairs.
Cost: $25 (plus CE credit charges), includes kosher lunch. RSVP by March 12 to 216.464.4050 or r.simons@csuohio.edu

Led by Robert Simons, Ph.D., CSU. The panelists include: Rabbi Moshe Berger, Ph.D., Siegal College; Rabbi Ephraim Nisenbaum, Jewish Learning Connection; Mark Sundahl, J.D., CSU; Zeki Saritoprak, Ph.D., John Carroll University; Mitchell C. Schneider, J.D., Legacy Capital; and Fareed Siddiq, Financial Advisor, Smith Barney

This 2-hour panel will explore the traditional lending practices of Judaism and Islam. Ribbis (interest) under Jewish law (Halacha); and Riba (interest) and market rules (usul al-mua'malat) under Islamic law (Sharia) are quite similar in principle, yet differ in application, both from each other and from current secular lending practice. Panelists will also discuss the current lending crisis, mortgage defaults and foreclosures, securitization of pools of assets and derivatives and discuss if adherence to these traditional lending/business models have prevented or changed outcomes.

Programs of Interest

The Cleveland Institute of Art | Design Thesis Show @ Playhouse Square
Opening Reception: February 27th, 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Drinks and hors d`ouvres to be served. Keith Building . 1621 Euclid Ave. Enter through the State / Ohio theaters lobby. Public viewing times: Saturday February 28th - 12:00 - 4:00 PM. Sunday February 29th - Closed. Monday March 1st through Friday March 6th - 12:00 - 8:00 PM

This History of American Policy in the Middle East. Michael B. Oren, Friday, February 27, 2009
10:00 a.m. MC 134. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Hillel, CSU.
Michael B. Oren is a Senior Fellow at the Shalem Center, a Jerusalem-based research facility, where he specializes in the diplomatic and military history of the Middle East. He has written extensively for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The New Republic. Dr. Oren is the author of Six Days of War: June 1967 and the Making of the Modern Middle East, published in 2002, a New York Times bestseller. His most recent book, Power, Faith, and Fantasy: America in the Middle East, 1776 to the Present, was on the New York Times bestseller list and won a Council for the Humanities Book Award.

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	Levin College of Urban Affairs - CSU - News of the week 2.23.09 Here's what’s happening at the Levin College... For Students and From Students Friday Conversations UUP Forums in Columbus--National Perspectives on State and Local Finance in an Economic Crisis DUE 2/26/09 Maxine Goodman Levin Discretionary Fund 2009 Award Proposals Levin College Out and About CSU and Siegal College: Traditional Jewish and Muslim Legal Attitudes Towards Mortgage Lending, and its Application to the Current Mortgage Crisis Programs of Interest For Students and From Students CAREERS IN GOVERNMENT-The Ohio Center for the Advancement of Women in Public Service is hosting a Careers in Government workshop on Wednesday, February 25, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Dively Room. This workshop, part of CSU's "Career Week," provides students with knowledge for internship opportunities within the State of Ohio related to Public Administration. Panelists: Lisa Patt-McDaniels, Director of Workforce and Talent Division, Ohio Department of Development. Gail Garbrandt, Manager of Internships, Bliss Institute, University of Akron, and in partnership with the CSU Columbus Success Legislative Internships. Rachel Singer, Cleveland State University Levin College of Urban Affairs Internship Coordinator. Tom Norris, lobbyist and former legislative intern aide with Senator Grace Drake. Moderator: Senator Grace Drake, Director, Ohio Center for the Advancement of Women in Public Service, Levin College of Urban Affairs, CSU. For more information: Karen Gurney at 216/687-9222. DESIGN CHARRETTE-CSU APA will be hosting a design charrette on Saturday, February 28th from 10:00am - 2:00pm in the Bonda Room. The charrette will address a current challenge within the City of Lakewood and is intended to give students hands-on spatial planning experience in an intense brainstorming format. Dru Siley, Assistant Planning Director of Lakewood, will formally present the problem at this week's regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, February 25th at 5:00pm (UR 241). All students are welcome to attend the Saturday charrette, however, are required to attend this Wednesday's meeting in order to participate. For more information about this event or other CSU APA events please see http://csu-apa.weebly.com/ . We look forward to seeing you there! SAVE THE DATE! 2nd Annual Government Career Day! The 2nd Annual Government Career Day will be held on Friday, April 3, 2008 in the Atrium of the Urban Affairs Building, from 9:00am – 2:00pm. Over 40 agencies from all levels of government are expected to attend. Special workshops dealing with the federal government application process will be offered by government representatives throughout the day. Students and alumni are invited to come and explore the many opportunities available in government. Learn about writing effective KSA statements, navigating the usajobs web site, and how to get a job with the State of Ohio. Network with agency representatives as they discuss their own careers in government service as well as the openings they anticipate in their agencies. Friday Conversations--Weekly update on the status of UUP Funding The next weekly update is scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2009, 3:00-4:00 p.m. atrium. Interim Dean Ned Hill held the secondinformation session for Levin College faculty and staff on the status of UUP funding in the State of Ohio’s next fiscal budget. The strategy to reinstate UUP funding continues this week with the production of letters to friends and community representatives asking for their support. Talking points are being prepared. The weekly sessions called “Friday Conversations” are co-hosted by Grace Drake and Patrick Sweeney. Molly Schnoke is heading Levin College internal communications for this effort. UUP Forums in Columbus—National Perspective on State and Local Finance in an Economic Crisis, Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Join the Ohio Urban University Program (UUP) for the second in a series of discussions with experts on timely topics affecting the State of Ohio’s fiscal future. For more information www.urban.csuohio.edu/uup/ Maxine Goodman Levin Discretionary Fund 2009 Award Proposals-Deadline: 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2009 Download the form at http://urban.csuohio.edu/news/mgl_proposal_09.pdf In accordance with the wishes of Maxine Goodman Levin to enhance the careers, advance the scholarship, and support research and professional development for women at the Levin College, proposals are now being accepted for discretionary fund awards. The intent of these awards is to assure that women at the Levin College have equal access to funds for research, scholarships, and professional development such as professional travel, equipment, or research project seed funding, etc. Recipients of the funds will be expected to submit a summary of how the funds were used. Deadline: 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2009. Award Notification expected by Friday, March 27, 2009. Proposals can be dropped off at UR 322 or directed via campus mail to Jane McCrone, UR 322. LCUA Out and About Anthony J. Coyne ('84 MS in Urban Studies and member of the Levin Advisory Committee) had an article in the Plain Dealer on February 15, 2009, "Making the case for Cleveland's medical mart and convention center on the Mall." Interim Dean Ned Hill was quoted in the Plain Dealer's article, "CSU amends plan to salvage grant for Writght Center for Sensor Systems Engineering." Dr. Mark Rosentraub was quoted in the AltoonaMirror.com posting "Block (grant) party: Should state funds be used for new field at Blair County Ballpark?" Dr. Mark Rosentraub was quoted on the Colt's Fans Blog "Economy poses major threat to sellout crowd." Dr. Mark Salling will be a speaker in a panel discussion with the Census Bureau and other members of the National Association of Planning Councils (NAPC) at the Monday, March 2, 2009 event "Preparing for the impact of the new Census changes on community planning" in Austin, Texas. Cleveland State University and Siegal College Announce a Special Seminar: Traditional Jewish and Muslim Legal Attitudes Towards Mortgage Lending, and its Application to the Current Mortgage Crisis Thursday, March 19, 2009; 12:00- 3:00 p.m. at CSU’s Levin College of Urban Affairs. Cost: $25 (plus CE credit charges), includes kosher lunch. RSVP by March 12 to 216.464.4050 or r.simons@csuohio.edu Led by Robert Simons, Ph.D., CSU. The panelists include: Rabbi Moshe Berger, Ph.D., Siegal College; Rabbi Ephraim Nisenbaum, Jewish Learning Connection; Mark Sundahl, J.D., CSU; Zeki Saritoprak, Ph.D., John Carroll University; Mitchell C. Schneider, J.D., Legacy Capital; and Fareed Siddiq, Financial Advisor, Smith Barney This 2-hour panel will explore the traditional lending practices of Judaism and Islam. Ribbis (interest) under Jewish law (Halacha); and Riba (interest) and market rules (usul al-mua'malat) under Islamic law (Sharia) are quite similar in principle, yet differ in application, both from each other and from current secular lending practice. Panelists will also discuss the current lending crisis, mortgage defaults and foreclosures, securitization of pools of assets and derivatives and discuss if adherence to these traditional lending/business models have prevented or changed outcomes. Programs of Interest The Cleveland Institute of Art \| Design Thesis Show @ Playhouse Square Opening Reception: February 27th, 5:00 - 9:00 PM Drinks and hors d`ouvres to be served. Keith Building . 1621 Euclid Ave. Enter through the State / Ohio theaters lobby. Public viewing times: Saturday February 28th - 12:00 - 4:00 PM. Sunday February 29th - Closed. Monday March 1st through Friday March 6th - 12:00 - 8:00 PM This History of American Policy in the Middle East. Michael B. Oren, Friday, February 27, 2009 10:00 a.m. MC 134. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Hillel, CSU. Michael B. Oren is a Senior Fellow at the Shalem Center, a Jerusalem-based research facility, where he specializes in the diplomatic and military history of the Middle East. He has written extensively for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The New Republic. Dr. Oren is the author of Six Days of War: June 1967 and the Making of the Modern Middle East, published in 2002, a New York Times bestseller. His most recent book, Power, Faith, and Fantasy: America in the Middle East, 1776 to the Present, was on the New York Times bestseller list and won a Council for the Humanities Book Award. If you are having trouble viewing this email, please click here. To unsubscribe, please send an email to j.mccrone@csuohio.edu with the subject line UNSUBSCRIBE.
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