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February 2010 Blog Posts (19)

EveryBody, Thank you So far.

I and Peter have done our projects after all. I feel so grateful to you guys. We didn't give you anything

But you gave us so many things. I don't know how to thank you enough.

Even though we come back to Korea, I would miss you guys and the time when we have had before.

Dan(Boss) and Toni, Bradly, El, Nicloe, Jordan, Mike, E, Emily and other students.

it's short time to be with you, but It was good experience to learn a…

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Added by Eunsoo Lee on February 24, 2010 at 10:30pm — 3 Comments

T/MC Goal Presentation

I finished the T/MC Goal Presentation which can be played on Adobe Flash player. I attached the file. I've learned about Adobe Flash, since last month. So, I have a lack of skills. But, I hope that this presentation will be helpful to the Cabrini. Goal.swf

Added by Jawon Koo on February 24, 2010 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments

Hi.. this is revised version of my project

Hi. I think everybody might wait project.

the reason why it took so long time to make project is that sound problem.

But I have solved this problem and it's working properly.

If you find some problem on my project, Please let me know.

See you

EventYear.swf

Added by Eunsoo Lee on February 23, 2010 at 1:27pm — 3 Comments

Ash Wednesday

The Second Vatican Council (1962-65) called for the renewal of Lent, recovering its ancient baptismal character. This recovery was significantly advanced by the restoration of the catechumenate mandated by the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (1972). As Catholics have increasingly interacted with catechumens in the final stage of their preparation for Baptism, they have begun to understand Lent as a season of baptismal preparation and baptismal renewal.…

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Added by Jordan Merlo on February 17, 2010 at 3:29pm — No Comments

Two-Week Report #2

Four-weeks ago I started my internship at Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connections. Cabrini Connections is a non-profit organization designed to enrich and further develop the lives of students who live in low-income neighborhoods such as Cabrini Green. They do this by providing tutor/mentor programs for these students after hours, which not only provides alternate learning opportunities but keeps these students out of trouble. At my internship my job is to promote the organization further… Continue

Added by Jordan Merlo on February 17, 2010 at 10:15am — 1 Comment

Current Project

Hello.
I am making the presentation which related with T/MC goal. It is just completed 30%. So, It's not worked yet.
Goal.swf

Added by Jawon Koo on February 16, 2010 at 5:07pm — No Comments

Hi. this is project which is inserted sound effect.

Hi.. I would attach the file on the comment.

It took one week that I have inserted the sound effect. it's too complicate to explain it.

That is, there are two parts that are my project and Peter project. But when I have inserted two parts, it's messed up. I didn't find it out after all. as you see the file, you can check just Peter part Sound.

Which means I can insert the sound of my part without Peter part sound.

If you have good…

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Added by Eunsoo Lee on February 16, 2010 at 3:00pm — 5 Comments

Video shows involvement of interns, NU PIP Fellow, and volunteers

This video was created last week. The announcer is E Wilson, an intern from Loyola University Chicago, who writes a blog on this site. The video was created by Bradley Troast, who is our Northwestern University Public Interest Program Fellow for 2009-10. He's also a member of this group.



The video features volunteers from Cabrini Connections who are tutors/mentors and are helping raise money needed.



This is another demonstration of how… Continue

Added by Daniel Bassill on February 15, 2010 at 10:07am — No Comments

Competitions can help create understanding and public awareness



This is a graphic created by Jawon Koo, an intern from IIT who has been with Cabrini Connections Tutor/Mentor Connection for about 3 weeks. It's part of an animation, converting a T/MC article into…

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Added by Daniel Bassill on February 9, 2010 at 5:00pm — 5 Comments

This is descripts for project.

I and Peter wrote this descripts. So It need to be revised from you.

Thank you. I will add the file on the comment. because this situation cannot make me upload the file.

Added by Eunsoo Lee on February 8, 2010 at 7:30pm — 1 Comment

Fundraiser Challenge at Galway Arms

Starting today Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection is proposing the first of many fundraisers for Cabrini Madness to come.

This fundraiser in particular will be a challenge to see which team of kids, volunteers, staff members, board members, and friends and family of Cabrini Connection can raise the most money. To celebrate our efforts and the money we fundraised for the Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor cause we will host a bar night.

So, round up all…

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Added by Jordan Merlo on February 8, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Hi guys.. this is final revised project

we have made the project finally, but without sound.

Enjoy it and I hope to hear your opinion about this file.

Thank you and See you

Added by Eunsoo Lee on February 5, 2010 at 3:35pm — 3 Comments

2010 Tutor/Mentor Leadership and Networking Conference

For 16 years Cabrini Connections has been hosting the Tutor/Mentor Leadership and Networking Conference all over Chicago. This year I am proud to say that our 31st conference will be held at Loyola Universitys Lakeshore campus. This biannual conference is part of an ongoing effort to improve the quality and availability of tutor/mentor programs in areas of Chicago with high concentrations of poverty. Through the Internet, this conference connects program leaders and supporters in Chicago…

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Added by Jordan Merlo on February 5, 2010 at 12:24pm — No Comments

Update as of Thursday, February 4 2010 on the Maranatha School and Orphanage in Haiti

New York Group Arrives with More Food and Tents: Richard Laurent, Haitian-American supporter from NY, and a few other fellows just arrived at Maranatha via the DR for their 2nd humanitarian trip. They brought 60+ tents, donated by individuals in NY, as well as by Tent City. Thanks to the New Yorker’s for providing our Haitian neighbors with a home! Richie also filled the bus with more than 1,000 lbs. of food. Crossing from the DR was difficult this time, as the border patrol are now…

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Added by Jordan Merlo on February 5, 2010 at 11:37am — No Comments

This is my second project(Revised version). refer this article.

Hi. I made the first page that will make someone understand this company.

If you have some questions or suggestions, let me know.

See you ^^

EventYear(revised).swf

Added by Eunsoo Lee on February 3, 2010 at 4:46pm — 4 Comments

Lowest voter turnout in four years.

Board of Elections says Illinois primary elections yesterday was the lowest turnout than in previous years. With outrage over the recession, corruption, crushing deficits and endless partisan bickering one would assume there would of been a flood of voters casting their ballots. Instead that flood turned into a trickle. City officials estimated that Chicago turnout was 26… Continue

Added by Jordan Merlo on February 3, 2010 at 1:26pm — 1 Comment

Second Project to Den

Hi. Den. This is my second project which has been made for 1 weeks. I didn't insert the effect of sound yet.



But I made the other things like buttons and Picture which was animated and explanation each event.



So you told us we have to connect my project with Peter's project by pushing some button. right?



I need to hear your opinion. See you soon.…





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Added by Eunsoo Lee on February 2, 2010 at 4:46pm — 2 Comments

Details on todays Military delivery of food in Haiti

Below is an email from Lynda Russo-Jones updating us on our efforts in Source Matelas, Haiti. If you in anyway feel compelled to help please visit the Life For the World website at http://www.lifefortheworld.com/



Thank you.







The nuclear-powered ship USS Carl Vinson with its crew of 4,000 “green sailors” performed 13 air drops to the village of Source Matelas today at the beseeching of the Maranatha Orphanage staff.… Continue

Added by Jordan Merlo on February 1, 2010 at 1:41pm — No Comments

It takes a village!

Building awareness requires a consistent message. Interns at Cabrini Connections like Emily Gunn, E Wilson, and I write blogs and connect through social media realms in order to help continually spread the message of helping tutor/mentor students in low-income neighborhoods. We… Continue

Added by Jordan Merlo on February 1, 2010 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

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