School health as an investment in education: malaria prevention programs in Kenya and the Gambia.
Date: April 8th, 2009. Time: 12:15-2:00pm
Venue:  305 Russell Hall,
Teachers College, Columbia University

Speaker: Matthew Jukes, Assistant Professor of Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education

Matthew Jukes’ research aims to improve children’s learning in developing countries. He is interested in impact of health, culture and home environment on children’s learning. Much of his work has involved the use of randomized trials to assess education interventions. There has also been a particular focus on the evaluation of school health programs. These programs aim to improve children’s learning through the treatment and prevention of common conditions such as worm infections, malaria and iron deficiency. This work is described in a recent book: Health, Nutrition and Education for All: Leveling the Playing Field. In addition to the geographical focus on East Africa, Matthew has also conducted work in the Gambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, India, Bangladesh and the Philippines.

he Dr. Calvin Martin Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund Inc, a non-profit charitable organization, was named in memory of its founder Dr. Calvin Martin. His passion was a love for education. He fulfilled this by demonstrating his pedagogical skills as a teacher and administrative skills as a New York City Public School Principal.

His career allowed him to develop a unique perspective on the American Education System.

The mission of the Scholarship Trust Fund is to educate African American Male Students through a scholar and mentorship program, to achieve higher academic excellence.

The scholarships are available to students who demonstrate high academic achievements in high schools, colleges/and or universities. They must be born in the USA and reside in the Tri-State area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

The amount of $100,000 will be awarded each year in scholarships. A maximum of $10,000 will be awarded each year per student who is attending a four-year college or university program/or graduate school.

Applicants must choose a major in the following field: education, business, law, medicine, architecture, engineering and creative arts.

Applicants must be unmarried and between the ages of sixteen (16), through twenty-five (25) years old. (Please note that these scholarships are available to African American males only).
General Information

• The deadline for submission of scholarship applications is May 15^th.
• Applications can be obtained through a counselor in the Financial Aid Office of your learning institution.
• All applications and submitted materials become the property of Dr. Calvin Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund and will not be returned.
• Applicants may be born in any of the fifty, (50) states, but must demonstrate legal residence in the Tri-State of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut at the time of applying for scholarships.
• Applicants who are awarded scholarships will be notified in writing.

Application Process

• Applicants must submit with their applications all required supporting documentation and an essay or letter describing what they are currently studying.
• A copy of your college transcript must be submitted and sealed by the bursar’s office. (Transcript must show a 3.5 GPA each year, to remain in the scholarship program).
• A photocopy of your birth certificate verifying birth in the United States of America and a photograph of applicant.
• Proof of legal residence in the Tri-State area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut at least one year prior to application.
• All contacts must be with your counselor, who is the liaison between you and CMMSTF Scholarship Committee.
• Telephone and/or in-person interview may be necessary as part of the final selection process, by the CMMSTF, Scholarship Committee.

The estate of Dr Calvin Martin was bequeathed to the Dr. Calvin Martin Scholarship Trust Fund Inc, a non-profit charitable organization and not to any individual, school, college or university.

Ten schools have been selected to administer these scholarships to recipients, of the scholarship trust fund awards.

The CMMSTF Scholarship Committee reserves the right to add or cancel any school/colleges/universities from the CMMSTF approved list, at anytime and without notice.

Tuesday, April 7 | DINNER/DISCUSSION | 745pm-9pm | Malcolm X Lounge
We will discuss the use of African-American English in Robert
Alexander’s play “I AIN’T YO’ UNCLE: The New Jack Revisionist Uncle
Tom’s Cabin.”

Friday, April 10 | SEMESTER GROUP OUTING | Apollo Theatre
We will see Jessica Care Moore’s play “God is not an American”: Meet
in the X Lounge at 7pm before walking to Apollo Theatre. Show starts
at 7:45pm. Tickets cost $15. FREE FOOD in the X Lounge after the show.

Tuesday, April 14 | GENERAL BODY MEETING | 745pm-9pm | 607 Butler Library
Ever heard of the African Studies Reading Room? Dr. Yuusef Caruso,
African Studies Librarian, will discuss African Studies Library
Resources at Columbia University. Followed by DINNER and a POETRY
READING.

Questions? Email cu.adls@gmail.com