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| "IN OUR HANDS: ART INSPIRED BY THE VALUES OF CHAVEZ" RECEPTION & COMMUNITY CELEBRATION |
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 a reception with to meet the artists and check out the amazing art. The reception will have free food and community music.
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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BE AT THE BEAT: CCC POETRY BREATHER
Wed., April 15 | 5-6PM | Cross-Cultural Center
Poetry is expressed in a variety of forms such as letters, rhyme, and lyrics. Come express your poetic voice with your own beat. Feel open to bring music to accompany your tune. Refreshments will be provided.
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SPREADIN' THREADS
Wed., April 15 | 7-9PM | CCC ArtSpace
Wed., April 29 | 7-9PM | CCC ArtSpace
Come to the Cross-Cultural Center ArtSpace to paint on your own t-shirts, tote bags, or anything you want to bring. Laugh with new people, express yourself, and look good doing it. Limited t-shirts and tote bags available so come early!
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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
Every Thursday 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.
4/23: Love of Siam
 About the film:
Two teenage boys come to terms with their own affections in this groundbreaking gay romance. This family drama/teen love story/ pop-culture phenomenon won most of Thailand's best-film awards, and ignited a frenzy of web-blogs, message boards, and online fan fiction that continued the narrative. Watch a trailer and find out more here(review in English) or here(official site in Thai).
4/30: San Diego Asian Film Festival Queer Shorts
5/7: Saving Face
5/14: Beautiful Boxer with special guest speaker and dinner. RSVP necessary for this night only. Please RSVP to tmok@ucsd.edu
Find out more about all the films...
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WATER IN FOCUS & CLEAN WATER NOW!
In honor of Earth Day, the Cross-Cultural Center, The Loft, Outside the Lens, and ArtPower! presents "Water In Focus". You are invited to attend these events which draw attention to issues of environmental justice and communities of color on both side of the border.
CLEAN WATER NOW! PRESENTATION 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.
Sat., May 2 | 6PM | The Loft & the Cross-Cultural Center
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...
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PINAY SPEAK
Sat., April 25 | 9:30AM-4:30PM | Cross-Cultural Center
Kamalayan Kollective invites you to PINAYspeak: Dialogues for Action and Healing, a one-day community-building intensive for self-identified Pinays and their allies. PINAYspeak will include workshop sessions, speakers and focused conversations in an effort to explore and narrate the stories and experiences of Pinays. Our vision is to collectively create a space that inspires Pinays to organize, mobilize, and be in community. Find out more...
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COLECTIVA CHICANA PRESENTS ˇHABLA MUJER, HABLA!
Every Monday | 4-5pm | Cross-Cultural Center
ˇHabla Mujer, Habla! is a space established by mujeres for mujeres to come together and talk  about, reflect on and acknowledge our struggles and experiences as students, activists, womyn of color, partners, AB-540 students, victims of domestic violence, and other pieces of our identities. Reclaim our identities and paths as Latinas, Chicanas, womyn of color, and allies. Abolish the divisions between mujeres and womyn created by society and sadly ourselves. To continue in the struggle to create a better place for ourselves and our communities. For more info: colectivachicana@googlegroups.com
____________________________________________________________________________________________ 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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BEYOND LA JOLLA: RED LIGHT MOVEMENT
Sun., April 26 | 2:30-7:30PM | Balboa Park, San Diego | $10 (transportation included)
Red Light Movement is a rally to end the violence of human trafficking. Designed to gather global  citizens in a global movement, Red Light Movement will spread awareness through a 3k walk (1.8 mile) downtown, speakers and action booths hosted by local anti-trafficking organizations. Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery where individuals are exploited for combat, sex, labor and drugs. This phenomenon takes place all over the world including San Diego. Therefore, it is key raise awareness on this issue so that solutions can be created to curb the injustice.
Sign up at the I-Center Outreach and Volunteer Office, Mon-Fri 9a-12p and 1p-4p, bring exact cash or check, deadline April 22, 2009. For more information contat Sonia and Allison, iclub@ucsd.edu
Co-sponsored by I-Center, Cross-Cultural Center and the UCSD Women's Center
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THE LATINO THREAT: CONSTRUCTING IMMIGRANTS, CITIZENS, AND THE NATION
Thurs., April 30 | 5-7PM | the Weaver Center (in the Institute of the Americas Building)
UCSD's California Cultures in Comparative Perspective Program and the Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies present The Latino Threat: Constructing Immigrants, Citizens, and the Nation. A book presentation by: Prof. Leo Chávez (Dept. of Anthropology, UC Irvine). For directions, go to: http://maps.ucsd.edu
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SOUTHERN CA FORUM FOR DIVERSITY IN GRADUATE EDUCATION
Sat., April 25 | 8AM-5PM | CSU San Marcos
FREE!! 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
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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HIRING UCSD PEER EDUCATORS
UCSD Counseling & Psychological Services is currently accepting applications for our two Peer Education Programs. Applications are due Friday, April 17th by NOON. You don't need to attend the Peer Info Night in order to apply to the program. Come check out our website for more information! :::
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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WORK FOR TEACH FOR AMERICA: HIRING CAMPUS CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR
The campus campaign coordinator, in consultation with Teach For America recruitment staff, will develop and execute a detailed strategic plan aimed at inspiring top students to apply for the 2010 corps. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are interested in applying to be a Teach For America corps member or staff member upon graduation. For more information please contact Ian McLellan at ian.mclellan@teachforamerica.org or Flavia Menezes at Flavia.menzes@teachforamerica.org :::
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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