RhymeFest! An Evening of Slammin' Poetry featuring Southeast Asian Poets
Tues., Feb. 12 at 7pm at the International Center Lounge
BAO PHI has been a performance poet since 1991. A two-time Minnesota Grand Slam champion and a National Poetry Slam finalist, Bao Phi has appeared on HBO Presents Russell Simmons Def Poetry, and a poem of his appeared in the 2006 Best American Poetry anthology. Check him out online.
BRYAN THAO WORRA is a Laotian American poet and community activist living in Minnesota. He is the literary editor for Tripmaster Monkey Magazine and Bakka Magazine, and is also an advisor to AsianAmericanPoetry.Com and a freelance writer for Asian American Press. Check him out online.
Organized by:The Hmong Student Association & the Vietnamese Student Association. For more contact David Dinh, Ma Vang or Thuy Vo Dang |
Ethnic Studies Winter 2008 Colloquium
Wed., Feb. 13 at 3pm in the Social Science Building, room 107
"Ill-logic" Diagnosis that Has Kept the Warao in the Shadow of Chronic Cultural Impossibility:
Lessons from Stories in the time of Cholera, and Bolivarian Revolution.
Clara Mantini-Briggs
MD, MPH, UC Berkeley
Reception Follows.
Problems related to poverty and social exclusion, discrimination, exploitation, racism, and health have plagued the daily lives of the Warao over the course of their history. This discussion analyzes the convenience of "ill-logic" Diagnosis at the hands of health professionals in Delta Amacuro State.
Three case studies will be presented to show how "Ill-logic" Diagnosis has been used to justify the failure of the health institution and its health Programs beginning in August 1992 throughout the governmental social Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela 2006. |
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The Chancellor's Speaker Series on Diversity, Excellence and Equity presents:Fostering Equity and Inclusion
Dr. Gibor Basri
Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion. University of California, Berkeley
Wed., Feb. 13, 5-6:30 pm, 111-A Chancellor's Administrative Complex
Dr. Basri, a Professor of Astrophysics with an extensive background working on diversity and outreach issues, became the Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion at Berkeley in July 2007.He has served on numerous committees, task forces and workgroups both at the Berkeley Campus and UC systemwide focusing on diversity issues for faculty, staff and students. Find out more about Dr. Basri |
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Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Presents: Dr. Joan Heller-Brown Chair and Professor of Pharmacology, UCSD
"Perseverance, passion and serendipity on the path to success"
Thurs., Feb. 21 from
4pm to 5:30pm at the
Cross Cultural Center
Light refreshments will be provided
Please join us in hearing Dr. Heller-Brown talk about her path to a career in research, academia and how perseverance, passion and serendipity were used along the path to success. |
Tijuana Maquiladora tour for "Ethnic Diversity in the City" class
Sat., Feb. 16th from 9am-3:30pm.
Come to learn about Tijuana maquiladora workers'
conditions and struggles!
SCHEDULE
· 9:00 am sharp: Meet at the San Ysidro Trolley Station. We will walk together, cross the border gate and travel to our locations in Tijuana using chartered buses for transportation.
· 9:45-10 am: The crosses at the border: more than 4,000 immigrants have died trying to cross the international border
· 10:30-10:45 am: Metales y Derivados-Otay Industrial Park
· 11- 11:30 am: Ejido Chilpancingo-Rio Alamar neighborhood
· 11:45 am-12:00 pm: Sony
NOTE: We will visit Tijuana industrial area but won't enter any factory.
· 12:30-1:00 pm Lunch at Cittac's office
· 1- 3 pm: Cittac's office (Cittac: Centro de Informacion para Trabajadores y Trabajadoras; Workers' Information Center): Struggles and labor conditions in the maquiladoras
· 3:30 pm: Return to San Ysidro border line
For more information, contact Pat Washington (619) 582-5383
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Tentacle Sessions featuring DBR + DJ Scientific
Thurs., Feb. 21 at 8 and 10pm. The Stage at Porter's Pub, UCSD
Performance that grabs you and won't let go! Pop-culture musical mastermind Daniel Bernard Roumain teams up with laptop artist DJ Scientific for a staggering hybrid of electronica, hip-hop, and classical music that captures you off-guard, then enraptures you. This is music that bamboozles and awakens your ears with its unquestionable virtuosity and sonic power. Find out more.
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"Peace-ing Communities Together": A Peace Building Conference for Young Adults
March 7-9th
Join other young leaders to discuss ways to expand peace building efforts locally and globally.
Early Registration: $35
Registration (after February 7): $45.
Registration Includes:
- All meals (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast)
- Workshops on leadership, cross-cultural communication, community action, and more.
- Discussions with peace building leaders in our community.
- Saturday evening banquet including keynote speaker from the University of San Diego Joan Kroc Institute of Peace and Justice
- Opportunities to become involved with local peace building efforts.
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"The best way to bring people together and build understanding in this global society is to openly share our stories and dreams with one another. I believe that the biggest problems stem from ignorance (due to mass media depictions and limited information from school texts etc) and also from closed-mindedness. All Americans can and should demand more of the media, Hollywood, our educational institutions, but the bottom line is that it's up to each of us to speak up about who we are and to define ourselves." - Helen Zia
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At the Cross-Cultural Center
Student Activist Breather/Burnout Game Night -- Tonight!
6-7:30pm tonight - Tues., Feb. 12!
Join the CCC this evening as we bring it back to "our childhood!" The following games/activites will be:  · Pin the Tail on the Donkey · Cootie Catchers · Fun with Pinatas · Heads up Seven Up · Twister · Uno We will also print out childhood rhymes/clapping game rhymes like Miss Mary Mack. FUN!
It'll be a fun night full of simple games that people used to love when they were children, but we will try to spice it up!
Free food and fun!
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Wed., Feb. 13 at 6:30pm * FREE!
Join us for a screening of the acclaimed documentary,  "Baadasssss Cinema: A Bold Look At 70's Blaxploitation Films" and discussion of racial and sexual stereotypes. There will be a drawing for the book "Women of Blaxploitation: How the Black Action Film Heroine Changed American Popular Culture. Free!
Sponsored by the Office of Sexual Harassment Prevention & Policy and the Cross Cultural Center. For more information, contact Carol Rogers
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Sat., Feb. 16, Cross-Cultural Center
 Kamalayan Kollective of UCSD will be hosting this academic school year's Queer Pin@y Conference with the support of UCSD's Cross-Cultural Center, Women's Center, LGBT Resource Center, Kaibigang Pilipino, Kabayanihan, Queer People of Color, SIAPS, and the Student Affirmative Action Committee. Check out the Myspace page for more information, or register here.
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Grad Students Get Crafty at the Cross!
Tues., Feb. 19 from 5-6:30pm
 This quarter's craft event is a "Make One, Give One." Make two crafts, one for yourself, and one to be displayed in the new Cross-Cultural Center space! Light refreshments provided. Please RSVP by Friday February 15 to grad-community@ucsd.edu. Co-sponsored by the Office of Graduate Studies.
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Fredrick Smith and Fiona Zedde: Author Readings and Discission on Black and LGBT Literature
Thurs., Feb. 28 from 5-7pm
Fred and Fiona will read excerpts from their latest novels, "Right Side of the Wrong Bed" and "Every Dark Desire." Engage in a dialogue on LGBT/Black community issues. Light refreshments provided. Books from each author be given away to a limited number of students.
Brought to you by the Cross-Cultural Center & LGBT Resource Center. For more information, please contact Violeta Gonzales or Jan Estrellado. |
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Campus Community Centers
Women's Center Book Club Meets in February!
Tues., Feb. 12 from 12-1pm at the Women's Center, Student Center West, Bldg. 290
The Women's Center's next book club will meet in  the small meeting room to discuss, My Life in France, by Julia Child and Alex Prud'Homme (This book will be available at the UCSD Bookstore for book club members, at a discount). The group is open to new members at all times and is for anyone who loves to read. All meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of every month.
Sponsored by the Women's Center and the UCSD Bookstore. For more information please contact Jessica Chapin-Geipel at (858)822-1479 or jlchapin@ucsd.edu.
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Tax Strategies Workshop
Tues., Feb. 19 from 11:30-1:00 p.m. at the Women's Center
A discussion about maximizing success, coordinating tax planning and other financial objectives, and minimizing taxes on investments. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited. Please RSVP to women@ucsd.edu. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs for lunch. Coming Out Group Meeting time determined by participants __________________________________________LGBT Resource Center Coming Out Group
The Coming Out Group is a place to meet and gain  support while discussing your sexual and/or gender identities in a confidential setting. This group is for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, straight or questioning folks who are coming out and who may already be out. Topics are deter-mined by group participants, and can include coming out to yourself, coming out to family, coming out to friends, coming out and the work place, and coming out at school. If you are interested in joining this group, please email Jan. |
Celebrate Black History Month!
The theme for this year's celebration is "UCSD Honors Black History Month: Rethinking American Identity".
Event Hightlights
Feb. 13 at 11:30am in the Revelle College Plaza Cafe. Dimensions of Blackness: Essence of Music, Dance and Culture will include gospel, ballet, and break-dance performances.
Feb. 14 a 2pm in the Price Center Ballroom. The 2008 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Diversity Awards program will recognize faculty, staff, students, departments or organizational units that have made an outstanding contribution at UCSD in the past year.
Feb. 21 at 3:30pm in the Social Science Building, 101. Gene Perry, will conduct an Afro-Caribbean Percussion Workshop.
Feb. 20 at 7pm in the Price Center Plaza. Let It Flow - Soulful Night at Sixth College will include an evening of poetry, hip hop dancing, art displays and traditional soul food.
Feb. 22 from 4-6pm. UCSD an "Evening with the Stars". UCSD alumni of color will tell their stories and network with current students.
Feb. 23 at 10:30am in the UCSD Faculty Club. The Sixth Annual Black Scholarship Brunch will honor UCSD student scholars. Choirs including the UCSD Gospel Choir will perform. Proceeds will benefit undergraduate scholarships at UCSD.
Feb. 28 at 4:45pm in the International House Great Hall. Global Gourmet, African cooking class and sampling of African cuisine.
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Opportunities
Apply for Donald Strauss Scholarship!
A $10,000 Donald Strauss Scholarship is earmarked each year specifically for a UCSD student who plans to enter public service or become an active volunteer.
The award can be used for a service project and also for educational expenses. UCSD must nominate at least 3 students to be considered. Few students apply!
 UCSD Extended Deadline:
Drop Box in lobby or outside the doors of the Financial Aid Office, Student Services Bldg, 3rd Floor North.
Criteria: Senior, or 5th year senior, in 2008-2009; US citizen; 3.0+ GPA; submit a community service project; plan to become an active volunteer or enter public service (government, education, non-profit, health care, environmental); 2 recommendation letters. Two students can submit jointly on one project. UCSD will obtain transcripts for candidates.
Questions: Allen Ho is our current UCSD Strauss recipient. He would be happy to share his experience going through the process. His email is aho@ucsd.edu.
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Mexican Migration and Field Research Program
Undergraduates interested in the year-long Mexican Migration and Field Research Program (MMFRP) have the exciting opportunity to conduct graduate level research, earn a minor in International Migration Studies and prepare for a future career in law, journalism, academia or non-profit work. Participants in the MMFRP conduct fieldwork in a migrant sending town in rural Mexico and co-author a chapter in a published book on Mexican Migration. Grants for the MMFRP cover all participants travel related expenses. Students with data analysis, research, writing, and fieldwork experience or interest from any major are encouraged to apply. Spanish proficiency, letters of recommendation, resume and writing sample are required for an interview with MMFRP.
Contact Ana Minvielle, aminvielle@ucsd.edu to set up an appointment ASAP; interviews continue till April but positions will fill quickly the 2008-2009 cohort.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
HSF scholarship applications for the 2008-2009 academic year are now available online.
General eligibility requirements are as follows:
- Be of Hispanic heritage
- Be a high school senior, undergraduate or graduate college student
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
- Have a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA
- Must apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA
- Must plan to enroll FULL-TIME in a degree seeking program at a U.S. accredited institution in the 2008-2009 academic year.
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2008 IICAS Human Rights Fellowship
The Institute for International, Comparative, and Area Studies is pleased to announce the annual competition for student fellowships with human rights organizations. Fellows will receive $3,500 each. These awards will enable students to carry out clearly defined fieldwork, domestically or internationally, with human rights organizations related to a student's area of study.
The purpose of the fellowship is to provide students with an opportunity to contribute to the work of human rights organizations while also gaining practical experience that may influence the students' areas of research or academic focus. The fellowship program welcomes multi-disciplinary approaches to human rights fieldwork. Visit our website for more information and application procedures.
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Apply for Udall Scholarship
The Udall Scholarship for $5,000 seeks to reward undergraduates who are involved in tribal governance or tribal health issues.
Criteria:
- Current 2007-08 sophomores or juniors, or 5th year seniors in 2008-09
- US citizen or permanent resident
- 3.0+ GPA, and a member of a tribe or band.
Recipients must agree to attend the Udall scholar orientation weekend, Aug. 2-6, in Tucson, Arizona (expenses paid).
UCSD Internal deadline: Mon., Feb. 25, 4:30pm. Find out more and download application.
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Critical Race Studies Symposium
Fri., March 7 at UCLA School of Law
The CRS Symposium, "Race, Sexuality & the Law: Abercrombie, Imus & Beyond" will feature
interdisciplinary academic panels exploring the role of law, culture,media and communities in shaping representations of race, gender and sexual orientation.The event is FREE to the public
The Symposium convenes over 300 people from law schools, ethnic studies and race-related research centers, graduate and undergraduate
programs, law firms, legal services organizations and community-based social change agencies from across the country.
If you have any questions please contact John C. Trang at trang2010@lawnet.ucla.edu.
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Day of Silence T-Shirt Design Contest!
 Want your design printed on over 400 tshirts? Day of Silence Committee is holding a T-shirt design contest for this year's Day of Silence! Here are the contest guidelines:
- Must be on a black t-shirt
- One or two additional colors
- Design must be in the middle of the shirt
- One side should include the message
- Tasteful placement of all elements
Must be submitted to alliance@ucsd.edu in PDF format. Design due March 1st | |
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