General body meetings (Mondays @8pm)

1) National Students for Justice in Palestine Conference in Michigan (e-mail Karla- ksk9bj@virginia.edu, or Sima- ssd9et@virginia.edu ASAP if you're interested)
You can find more information through their website: http://sjpnational.org/

2) Philanthropy
We discussed organizations for our philanthropy this semester. Make sure to check out TheHopeFund.org and InmaFoundation.org so we can vote on a cause next meeting!

3) Ideas for this year
What do YOU want to see SPJP do this year? We want to hear from you! E-mail any of us at anytime if you have any suggestions and please bring them up at any time during our meetings!
Great ideas we've had so far include Leena's t-shirts, and a 5K during the spring semester!

4) MELC Fridays
The Middle Eastern Leadership Council is our umbrella organization and host us every Friday at 3:30PM in Lawn room #1. It's a great place to meet people, enjoy Arabic music and free food, so don't miss it!

Beta Bridge

Students painted Beta Bridge! theme: In solidarity with Palestine & Syria

Newsletter - 9/10

PAINTING BETA BRIDGE
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
7 PM
On the list of must-do things before you graduate!
BRING YOUR FRIENDS!!!!!
Co-sponsored by ASO



Palestine On My Mind
N e w s

California legislator promise to affirm free speech rights on campus earns praise of Palestine solidarity activists
http://mondoweiss.net/2012/09/california-legislator-promise-to-affirm-free-speech-rights-on-campus-earns-praise-of-palestine-solidarity-activists.html

The Rise of Settler Terrorism
http://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/137825/daniel-byman-and-natan-sachs/the-rise-of-settler-terrorism

Mitt Romney's Plan for Israel
"The United States will reduce assistance to the Palestinians if they continue to pursue United Nations recognition or form a unity government that includes Hamas, a terrorist group dedicated to Israel’s destruction."

Violence against Palestinian citizens of Jerusalem is increasing -- B'Tselem
http://mondoweiss.net/2012/08/violence-against-palestinian-citizens-of-jerusalem-is-increasing-btselem.html

Daughters fight to save mother from arrest in Nabi Saleh
http://mondoweiss.net/2012/08/daughters-fight-to-save-monther-from-arrest-in-nabi-saleh.html


Blogosphere

Check out SPJP's new blog! --> http://uvaspjp.blogspot.com/


Upcoming Events

Painting Beta Bridge,
Lecture Series,
Workshops,
Guest speakers and more...

SPJP Commemoration for Rachel Corrie

Students held a candlelight vigil near the Rotunda to commemorate Rachel Corrie.
 

Guest Speaker: Pam Bailey

"Pam Bailey is a freelance journalist and social entrepreneur who has been regularly traveling to Palestine since 2007 -- once for as long as six months, when she lived and worked in Gaza in 2010. Her first trip to Gaza was in March of 2009, when she traveled with Cindy and Craig Corrie, Rachel's parents, and was there for the sixth anniversary of their daughter's murder. Pam last returned from Gaza in February this year, and will return later this month to participate in a model UN program for youth, sponsored by the UNDP."

Read more about Rachel Corrie's verdict... Haaretz: U.S. to Rachel Corrie's family: Israeli probe into death wasn't 'credible'

Occupation 101

Click here to watch the full documentary.

A thought-provoking and powerful documentary film on the current and historical causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Interest Meeting Fall 2012

Kicking off the 2012-2013 academic year!