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When Hlawn Kip Tlem arrived in the United States in 2008, the teenager from Burma knew only a few words of English and had never seen a slice of pizza or a high-school class schedule. Just three years later, she graduated from Southport High School in Indianapolis, earned a full-tuition Lilly Endowment scholarship, and enrolled as a civil engineering major at the University of Evansville.

Tlem will share her story on “Refugee Resettlement: Faith Communities Making a Difference,” a CBS television special about refugees who settle in the United States and the organizations that help them adjust to a new life.

The half-hour program will premiere on Sunday, September 25, and will air locally in Evansville on CBS44 at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, October 2. (To check local air times for other CBS affiliates, click here). After its premiere, “Refugee Resettlement: Faith Communities Making a Difference” will also be available for viewing online here.

Tlem belongs to the Chin ethnic minority group in the Southeast Asian nation of Burma, which is ruled by a military government. Organizations such as the U.S. Department of State, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch have documented and condemned widespread abuses of the Chin people — including forced labor, arbitrary arrests and detainment, and torture — by the Burmese military.

Tlem and her family fled to Malaysia, where they applied for and were granted refugee status by the United Nations. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees estimates that in 2010 more than 43 million people were forcibly displaced by conflicts. Those fleeing persecution can apply to live elsewhere in the world, but must undergo an extensive screening process. Only one-half of one percent of those who apply will be resettled in a new country.

The United States currently admits 70,000 refugees each year. Many, including Tlem and her family, are assisted by faith-based humanitarian agencies such as the Church World Service. When Tlem arrived in Indianapolis, Exodus — a nonprofit refugee resettlement organization affiliated with CWS — helped her family secure housing, food, clothing, and other basic needs.

This summer, CWS leaders invited Tlem to speak at the organization’s 65th anniversary celebration in New York.

“I only knew I would be there to give a brief speech. Then I found out CBS wanted to interview me about the challenges I faced as a refugee, how difficult it was to adjust, and how I got involved with my community,” said Tlem. “At the time, I didn’t realize it would be nationwide. I was nervous but excited. I’ve never done anything like this before.”

“Refugee Resettlement: Faith Communities Making a Difference” also features leaders from the Church World Service and the United Nations, volunteers from interfaith co-sponsorship teams, and refugees from Eritrea and Somalia.

Source: Evansville.edu

Time 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Subject COUNTY BUDGET HRGS
Location 301
Reminder 15 minutes
SARAH @ 5791
Categories ROOM 301

Time 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Subject MAYOR
Location 318
Reminder 15 minutes
VIV
Categories ROOM 318

Time 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Subject BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Location 301
Recurrence Occurs every Thursday effective 9/1/2011 until 9/29/2011 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Reminder 15 minutes
Sharon Evans @ 4982
Categories ROOM 301

Time 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Subject LICENSE & DISCIPLINARY BOARD
Location 318
Recurrence Occurs the fourth Thursday of every 1 month effective 9/22/2011 until 9/22/2011 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Reminder 15 minutes
LINDA PENDELTON@ 7880
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Time 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Subject SS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES
Location 301
Recurrence Occurs the fourth Thursday of every 1 month effective 9/22/2011 until 9/22/2011 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Reminder 15 minutes
BONNIE @ 4927
Categories ROOM 301

University of Southern Indiana’s Live at the Apollo will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, September 24 in Carter Hall. Admission is free and the doors open at 5:30. The event is open to the public, but students are encouraged to bring a student ID.

Live at the Apollo is a campus-wide event that showcases students using their talents in skits, songs, dance, instrumental number, monologues or other creative acts.

“This event is one of the most diverse events held on campus during the fall, drawing over 500 people,” Pam Hopson, director of the Multicultural Center, said.

There are 22 contestants this year, performing music acts, stand-up comedy, dance, and a trix-stix performance from Zachary Watson. USI alumni, Nino N’Cognito (Kellie Orsby) from 106.1 KISS FM will host this year’s event, with live music courtesy of Toast & Jam, featuring USI student, Theophilus Akai and Monte Skelton.

For more information on Live at the Apollo, contact Danielle Beebe at 812/465-7188 or CDBeebe@usi.edu.

Source: USI.edu

Evansville, IN – Is your child college-bound soon? Do you feel overwhelmed by all of the information? Parents and teens are invited to learn about the college admissions process from experts in the field and get their questions answered at upcoming library programs.

On Saturday, September 24 at 2:00 pm, North Park Branch will host a program featuring information on choosing the right college, admission applications and interviews, and paying for college. Registration is requested by calling 428-8237 or online at evpl.org.

Can’t attend this weekend’s program? Red Bank Branch will host a three-part series on the admissions process in October. On October 13 at 6:00 pm, learn about choosing the right college. October 20 at 6:00 pm will focus on getting into college. Learn about scholarships, grants, and loans at 6:00 pm on October 27. Registration is also requested for these sessions by calling 428-8205 or online at evpl.org.

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