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Thurs., April 9 from 5-7PM at the UCSD Cross-Cultural Center
Join this community dialogue to learn more about the experiences of immigrant students as they navigate the bureaucracy of the University.
This program will feature:
- Grecia Lima, recent UCSD graduate
- Lourdes Galindo, UCLA Labor Center
- Matías Ramos, recent UCLA graduate whose work is featured in the book Underground Undergrads
Sponsored by UC San Diego Cesar Chavez Celebration Planning Committee & Cross-Cultural Center |
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Events Coming up at the Cross-Cultural Center |
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DECORATE CLAY POTS!
Wed., April 8 | 2-3PM | Cross-Cultural Center
Spring is here and it's time for the flowers to bloom. Decorate a pot for a special someone (including yourself!) All materials will be provided by the CCC.
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FILIPINOS IN THE FIELD: COALITIONS & CONFLICTS
Mon., April 13 | noon | Cross-Cultural Center
Dr. Joan May Cordova reviews the history of Filipino farm workers organizing, land rights struggles, and coalition building, including their union which merged with that of Cesar Chavez to form the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee, AFL-CIO, in 1966.
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"WHAT ARE YOU?" MIXED RACE STUDENTS & THEIR PLACE IN THE CAMPUS RACIAL LANDSCAPE
Wed., April 15 | 12:30-2PM | The Forum, 4 Fl. PC East
During this brown bag session, Dr. Renn will present highlights from her research on mixed race college students to stimulate discussion about the experiences of UC San Diego students who belong to two or more racial groups. Please reserve your space by April 10 by clicking here.
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IN OUR HANDS: ART INSPRIRED BY THE VALUES OF CESAR CHAVEZ
Artists reception: Thurs., April 16th | 7-9PM | Cross-Cultural Center
In honor of César Chávez month in April, the UCSD Cross-Cultural Center presents "In Our Hands: Art Inspired by the Values of César Chávez". This exhibit showcases the work of community artists who draw inspiration from the core values promoted by Chávez, including community, nonviolence, respect for life and the environment, sacrifice, and service to others. Join us for an artists reception with free food, music, and community.
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WOMYN OF COLOR WRITINGS
Wed., April 22 | Cross-Cultural Center
2-4PM: Pinay poet Ruby Veridiano-Ching will be leading a writing workshop as a part of the Cross-Cultural Center's Afternooner Series.
6-8PM: A night of spoken word poetry and art featuring Ruby Veridiano-Ching of spoken word collective iLL-Literacy. Students artists and writers will also be performing.
Light refreshments will be served at both events.
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WOMYN OF COLOR AGAINST SEXUAL VIOLENCE & EXPLOITATION
Thurs., April 23 | 5-7PM | Cross-Cultural Center
This presentation and community initiative will focus on how sexual violence is tied to larger structures of violence - orientalism, colonialism, militarism, and racism, and how political organizing, grassroots efforts and peer-based services can be used as powerful tools for radical transformation.Find out more...
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CAN'T HOLD US DOWNE: QUEER API MOVIE NIGHTS
Thursdays from April 23-May 14 | 7:30-9:30PM | Cross-Cultural Center
Join us in learning of these hidden stories of the Queer API community through the exploration of film and documentaries on every Thursday from April 23rd to May 7th, concluding with a dinner and discussion on May 14th.Find out more...
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WATER IN FOCUS & CLEAN WATER NOW!
Fri., April 24 |12PM | Cross-Cultural Center
In conjunction with the Water in Focus exhibition, the CCC will be offering a workshop with photographer Jason Benjamin Smith and Benjamin McCue of Wild Coast's Clean Water Now! who will talk about the pollution in the Tijuana River and how it impacts people on both side of the border. The workshop will focus on how the Tijuana river pollution is an environmental justice issue, and what we can all do to keep our water clean and people safe. For more information contact Lea Burgess-Carland.
Outside the Lens, ArtPower! Film, The Loft and The Cross-Cultural Center present Water in Focus, a global photography project and multimedia exhibition that calls youth to action as they document the use, waste, conservation and pollution of our most precious resource through words and images. Water in Focus will be on view from April 22 (Earth Day) to June 3. Find out more...
The Cross-Cultural Center is located on the 2 Fl. of Price Center East. For more information call 858.534.9689 or email cccenter@ucsd.edu. To request reasonable accommodations necessary to enable your participation in any of our events, please call (858) 534-6744 or email HR-ACCES (Accommodation Counseling and Consulting Services)
Requests must be made no later than two weeks before the event to ensure adequate time to arrange for the accommodation.
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LGBT HEALTH LECTURE SERIES
Throughout April & May
Interested in learning about important LGBT Health Issues? Come to UCSD School of Medicine's first LGBT Health Lecture Series. These series of lectures will commence this Friday, in keeping with LGBT Health Awareness Week. Download the flyer for more info, including dates, times and locations.
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LOVE, RELATIONSHIPS & QUEERNESS
Thurs., April 9 | 5PM | LGBT Resource Center
Relationship advice from Bette, Tina, Kit, Alice, Shane, Tasha, Max, Helena, and Jenny not really working for you? Whether you have it, despise it, search for it, are clueless about it, don't believe in it or got it all figured out, come share your take on love and relationships in the queer world! For more information contact Melanie. :::
SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE LGBT COMMUNITY: DIALOGUE, ACTION & ENDING THE VIOLENCE
Wed., April 8 | 5PM | LGBT Resource Center
The complexities of sexual assault in the LGBT community, especially the dynamics of outness, silence and fear, create roles for both LGBT folks and our allies to end the violence. Your participation will guide the dialogue about issues related to transgender violence and the violence experienced by bisexual, lesbian and gay men.
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SOUTHERN CA FORUM FOR DIVERSITY IN GRADUATE EDUCATION
Sat., April 25 | 8AM-5PM | CSU San MarcosFREE!! Lunch provided! The California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education is an all-day program designed to familiarize students from underrepresented groups with the academic and career opportunities associated with advanced study in a wide range of disciplines.Find out more and register at http://www.ucop.edu/diversityforum For questions and additional information, please feel free to contact Chris Murphy, cpmurphy@ucsd.edu
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MULTI-CULTURAL EARTH DAY
Sun., April 19 | 11AM-6PM | WorldBeat Cultural Center, 2100 Park Blvd. in Balboa Park
Featuring Sister Carol, Brigadier Jerry, Rootz Underground, African Dancers & Drumming, Belly Dancing, Kids Drumming, Qi Gong Earth Transmission, and More! Free and for all people! For more information check out http://www.worldbeatcenter.org
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FUTUROS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Promoting College Access for Low Income and Immigrant Communities
1st annual Funding Your Future Scholarship. Application Deadline is: Tuesday, June 30th, 2009. Find out more and download the application here.
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WORK FOR GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGNS
We made history last fall. Young people turned out in record numbers to vote and to volunteer and to make the change that we believe in. Now we have to take our place in history, alongside President Obama and the expanded majorities in the House and Senate. Hope is only the beginning; it's time to work for the change we need. Find out more.
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GEAR UP JOBS
There are a number of summer jobs available with the GEAR UP program. Find out more!
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STUDENT INVOLVEMENT LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT JOBS
Student Involvement Leadership Consultants (SILCs) for 2009-10 are being sought by One Stop. Visit Port Triton to read Job Posting #718736 online: http://career.ucsd.edu/sa/Jstjobli.shtml For more information, contact Sam Soloman, Leadership Coordinator in the Center for Student Involvement at ssoloman@ucsd.edu | |
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