That's bogus- I hope you get it worked out.
Man, I need to vent too:
I'm getting really frustrated with my school lately. Every semester we have this multicultural show with singing, dancing, etc., and I have done it three times in the past; usually I sing the American National Anthem, and then do an additional song. A few semesters ago I sang "Harlem Blues". Anyways, I had signed up to rap a song this semster, and no one got back to me. I had called the person in charge, sent emails, and still nothing. Finally I bumped into him today and he said that a rap song wouldn't work, and they already had someone singing the anthem. , they always do a hip hop set- with people dancing to some shit hip hop song. That angered me.
Then, I was a TA last semester for organic chemistry which was to pay $10 an hour. Well I still haven't gotten paid for it. I talked to the professor at the beginning of the semester and he said he'd take care of it. By Monday of this week it still hadn't been, so I tried emailing the dean, and he said talk to the professor again. I tried emailing him, and he never replied. So unnecessary.

So im trying to get this paperwork in order for an internship I'm trying to do. In the past few months ive tried to contact, both by email and phone, the internship director at this organization i want to Intern for but I could never get a hold of her. I had to go back and forth with my career counselor to revise my resume at least 4 times so that i could get perferct. I am going back and forth trying to get letters of recommendations from two professors and atleast one manager at my job. My manager told me he sent me a letter of recommendation to me via email but i had recieved it. Monday i was going to take my cover letter to the writing center a second time so that they can fix it but the website where my resume and cover letter where uploaded to was broke so i couldnt access it. So i schedule and appointment for today. I get an email telling me that they changed the website, I go to locate my cover letter and resume that i painstakingly tried to fix when i first upload them, its gone because of the new system. Also frustrating is the fact that i wasted $8 coming downtown so i could finally turn this thing in.

unlucky

Just keep askin and then ull eventully piss someone off and then you will get your money lol

I'll let you guys no whats about later

Don't bother

Art as Social and Political Commentary

TYPE: NEA Regional Project
LANGUAGE: Arabic
DATES: January 12-30, 2009
PROGRAM TEAM: Colleen Fleming/Ericka Diggins
PROGRAM AGENCY:
PROJECT NUMBER: E/VRN-2009-0032
DS-2019 SUBJECT THEME/CODE: Art/ 36.0110

PROJECT GOALS:
• Study the concept of freedom of speech as a constitutionally guaranteed First Amendment right in the United States;
• Explore the role of art as an expression of freedom of speech;
• Illustrate the power and potential of art in shaping contemporary issues and values, and in building civil society;
• Examine various sociopolitical art forms and their conceptual inspirations and effects; and
• Demonstrate the diversity of American artistic and cultural traditions and how this diversity contributes to a dynamic political system;

PARTICIPANTS:
This project is designed for writers, visual and performance artists, film makers, arts educators, artistic directors, curators, cultural organization managers, and academics involved in social and political commentary.

SUMMARY:
Freedom of expression is critical to supporting stability and democratic institutions in the Near East and North Africa. Art is used as a form of political expression that is often more widely accepted than blunt criticism of government actions and policies. Although most art reflects changing social and political conditions, sociopolitical art depicts what an artist has to “say” and not simply what he/she “sees.” This program will highlight the historical and current role of art as social and political commentary, and artistic expression as a vehicle which facilitates debate, public opinion, political/social action and free speech in all societies.

This project will begin in Washington, D.C. with an introduction to the concept of federalism in the U.S., and how it reflects and supports the demographic and cultural makeup of the United States. A session on the American election system and history of the presidency will prepare the participants for observation of the Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2009. A keynote speaker or a panel group will discuss how various art forms influenced the Civil Rights Movement. Speakers will explain the philosophical underpinnings of arts funding in the U.S., including tax deductible contributions to encourage support of the arts. The group will examine the role of government in the arts through meetings with officials of the National Endowment for the Arts, the Department of State and other federal agencies. Visitors will meet with policy experts, think tank analysts, and congressional staff to discuss current foreign policy debates and dynamics. Visitors will meet with national NGO leaders who will explain organizational governance, fund raising efforts, and volunteer activities which support the arts community. The group will examine arts advocacy by meeting with lobbyists and representatives of organizations such as the D.C. Commission on Arts and Humanities and/or Americans for the Arts. Throughout the program, visits to cultural venues such as the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Institution, private museums, theaters, galleries, and bookstores will highlight trends in artistic expression.

Outside Washington, D.C., in geographically and demographically diverse urban and rural communities, local activists and artists will discuss current issues and values in their respective communities. These discussions may include topics such as politics, religious diversity, race relations, the criminal justice system and freedom of the press. Participants will contribute insights from their own cultural perspectives and professional experiences. Depending on participants’ interests, attendance at cultural events will reflect topics of discussion and represent various art forms. Site visits will allow participants to meet with theater directors, visual and performance artists, writers and other artists. Depending upon current events, the group may also visit photography, political cartoon, and/or art exhibits; see films; attend poetry readings and political lectures/discussions; and attend performances. Participants will also visit universities that have arts programs, departments of Mass Communication, specialized literature programs, etc. A portion of the program will examine the role of art in empowering minorities and underserved populations.

In addition to the meetings, panels, site visits, cultural events, and discussion groups taking place in the various cities, the visitors will enjoy home hospitality.

Failures

this is such a female type thread.