C ELEBRATING ETHNICITY
H ONORING OUR HISTORIES OF STRUGGLE
A CTING FOR CHANGE
R ISING TO OUR HIGHER HUMANITY
G AINING EMPOWERMENT
E DUCATING SELF AND OTHERS
CHARGE Bios
Joyce
– Residence Hall Director and CHARGE DIRECTOR
“The only limitations in life are the ones you place on yourself”.
This quote strikes at the heart of Ms. Joyce Allison's philosophy
for the 2007-2008 programming CHARGE academic year.
No stranger to programming that calls for students, faculty
and staff alike to push their boundaries while expanding their
experiences, Ms. Allison is eager to continue in her efforts
to offer quality programs in her role as the newly appointed
CHARGE Director.
This year CHARGE boasts an exciting line up of programs, one
of which is the Underground Railroad History Project Walking
Tour, where participants will be able to engage themselves
with Albany's roots in local Under Ground Railroad activism,
“walking where freedom seekers walked and visiting locations
where abolitionist activists lived, worked, or conducted activities.”
In addition, for anyone who ever wanted to learn how to make
beaded jewelry or discuss current issues join us for our exciting
new series: Conversations and Coffee with a CA. Here participants
(who will be selected in advance) will be able to engage a
CA in an exclusive one-on-one or group discussion or take
part in one of our exciting in office activities. These programs
will be facilitated by our committed CHARGE Assistants.
Throughout the course of this academic year, please remember
that our Charge Assistants are excited and more than willing
to meet your programming needs. The CA’s along with the quads
they serve for the 2007-2008 academic year are as follows:
Jamila Salomon Colonial Quad
Adetoro
Adegbola Alumni Quad
Luis
Paredes University Apartments
Rania Elzamzamy Dutch Quad
Gifty
Ameyaw State Quad Paula
Brown Indian Quad
We look forward to a great year!
Gifty – CA for STATE Quad
Hello everyone my name is Gifty Ameyaw and I am a sophomore
at this university. My major is Sociology with my potential
minor being Criminal Justice. I am the CHARGE Assistant on
State Quad and I hold various other positions on this campus.
I am a member of the SUNY at Albany Gospel choir Angelic Voices
of Praise (AVP). I serve as one of the heads of AVP’s drama
team - Judah Productions as well as AVP’s hospitality department.
I am Vice President of Sigma Iota Sigma Multicultural Sorority
Inc. In addition I am the Education Chair for the Multicultural
Greek Council. I am very excited for this semester as a CHARGE
Assistant because I feel that we will be doing many programs
that not only will have many individuals attending but will
have an positive impact on our university as a whole.
Paula – CA for INDIAN Quad
Hi, My
name is Paula Brown and I am the CHARGE Assistant for Indian
Quad. I am a sophomore here at the University, majoring in
Latin American Caribbean Studies with a minor in Spanish.
I hope to study aboard for my junior year, I have yet to decide
where I would like to go. I am originally from Miami Florida,
but now reside in a small town that is 45 minutes northeast
of Albany, called Hoosick Falls. I am really outgoing at times,
but can also be very quiet when I want to be. Two fun facts
about me would be, I can play the flute and wiggle my ears.
I recently just joined the club; Women's Rugby team, which
is really exciting. I am also involved in Angelic Voices of
Praise (AVP), which is a gospel organization here on campus.
I
enjoy reading, baking, watching movies, and being with my
friends. My main goal for CHARGE is to educate myself and
others through the programs that CHARGE puts on for the students
on campus. ENJOY!!!
Rania - CA for DUTCH Quad
Hello…My name is Rania Elzamzamy. I am a senior here at U
Albany graduating in the spring of 2008. I am majoring in
psychology and minoring in biology. I am the C.H.A.R.G.E assistant
for Dutch quad! I am also involved with groups such as the
Muslim Students Association and the Belly Dancing Club.
I am Egyptian and am from Long Island, New York. I love traveling
and experiencing new cultures. This is my first and last semester
as a C.H.A.R.G.E Assistant and I will sure make it is worth
it.
Luis – CA for University Apartments
My name is Luis Paredes and I am the CHARGE Assistant for
the University Apartments. I’m currently enrolled in the M.A.
program for Latin American Literature, expecting to complete
it, May 2008. In previous years, I have worked as a Resident
Assistant on State Quad. My research interest focuses on “blackness”
in Latin America, with emphasis on the Afro-Peruvian culture.
My research is compiled in a thesis form project titled: “Me
Gritaron Negro:” The Revival and Canonization of the Afro-Peruvian
Culture,* May 2007 (* “They Shouted Me Black”). I am also
the “historian” for the world renowned cultural association,
“PERÚ NEGRO.” During
this academic year, I plan to meet your cultural necessities.
I will work and put on programs that in one way or another
will enhance your college experience.
Any suggestions for program ideas or for what you would like
to see presented in the near future, let me know!
Luis Paredes
E-mail:
LP485815@albany.edu CHARGE
Phone Number: 442-5840
Jamila – CA for COLONIAL Quad
Double major: Communications/Documentary Studies I'm a Junior
at this university, this is my second year as a Charge assistant
on Colonial Quad. I plan on making my programs interactive
and fun.
Adetoro – CA for ALUMNI Quad
Contact ResLife: (518)442-5875 ·  reslife@albany.edu
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