September 8

This and every Thursday evening the Student Labor Action Coalition meets to discuss how to educate students and the community about unions and workers struggles for social justice. They also organize students to engage in labor solidarity activities locally and worldwide. The meetings are in the Paul Bunyan room of the Memorial Union at 7:00pm. Call 259-9326 for details.

The Madison Friends of International Students seeks volunteers for a variety of programs aimed at facilitating welcome and friendship to international students and visiting professors. Opportunities range from assisting spring or fall orientations to weekly meetings with English conversation partners. For more information, call 263-4010 or check www.intstudents.wisc.edu/mfis/

In response to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Madison neighborhood residents and clergy have formed a coalition that will escort 20 homeless families from Houston to Madison. Allied Drive residents along with others have been working around the clock to prepare housing and organize donations.

To donate items or your time, call or visit the following locations:

To donate clothing, mark bags “Katrina Relief” and go to any Goodwill to drop them off. To donate food, call Jeanie at 821-0105 To volunteer, come to 2349 Allied Drive where someone will assign you a job.