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CENTER HIGHLIGHT
RETURN TO CENTER: CELEBRATING 15 YEARS

EJE
RETURN TO CENTER: ALUMNI ROOTS PROJECTS FEATURING DELIA PACHECO FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL OF EJE ELEMENTARY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Cross-Cultural Center. Tues Oct 27. 3-4:30pm
DELIA"Justice, Service, and Excellence from the Heart" (Mission of EJE Academy).  Please join us for an afternoon with Delia Pacheco.  Delia served as the CCC Community Outreach Intern 2001-02.  Her passion and community lived on in the Center through the community mural she initiated as part of her Cross-Cultural Center Internship. Also while at UCSD Delia was involved with Summer Bridge, Danza Azteca, and MeChA to name a few organizations and was an Ethnic Studies Major.  Delia worked with Teach for America in New Orleans and has started a dual emersion school in El Cajon EJE Elementary Academy Charter School. Please help us welcome Delia back to the CCC for an afternoon of conversation and community.  This is the inaugural Alumni Roots Series and kicks off the Centers 15th year celebration Return to Center.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK...
MURAL UNVEILING THIS WEDNESDAY
MURAL PETERSON
Thurgood Marshall College: Peterson Hall.  Wed Oct 14. 12:00pm
Students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds are looking forward to what will be a major event in the history of UCSD.  The mural will have a positive impact on issues relating to campus climate, relations with off-campus communities of color, and even yield activities.

It is important to note that the mural project was supported by several campus groups including MEChA, SPACES, and SAAC.  Significant student input went into the design of the image.  The final execution was completed by internationally known San Diego-based Chicano artist, Mario Torero.  This marks the first time that public art rooted in the cultural and historical experience of a real community will be fore grounded on the UCSD campus. Although this is a temporary installation, we can through our dedication make it permanent.
Please fill out this survey and express your opinion regarding public art on campus!
ASIAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
A VILLAGE CALLED VERSAILLES
San Diego Asian Film Festival: Ultra Star Theaters, Hazard Center. Sun Oct 18. 12:10pm
village called versailles2 In a New Orleans neighborhood called Versailles, a tight-knit group of Vietnamese Americans overcame obstacles to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina, only to have their homes threatened by a new government-imposed toxic landfill. A VILLAGE CALLED VERSAILLES is the empowering story of how the Versailles people, who have already suffered so much in their lifetime, turn a devastating disaster into a catalyst for  change and a chance for a better future.
20 FREE tickets available 10/14 for UCSD students at
the Cross Cultural Center, first come-first serve. $5 deposit, returned at showing.
JAMES LUNA
JAMES LUNAJAMES LUNA PERFORMATIVE LECTURE
A CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN DAY CELEBRATION EVENT
Cross-Cultural Center: Comunidad. Fri Oct 23. 6-8pm
James Luna is a Luiseno Indian and lives on the La Jolla Indian Reservation, San Diego County, California.  In addition to being an artist, he works as a full time academic counselor at Palomar College and has taught art part-time at UC San Diego for the last several years.  Luna received his BFA from UC Irvine (76) and a MS is Counseling from San Diego State University (81).  While at UCU, Luna was instructed by such artists a Bas Jan Ader, Eleanor Antin, Craig Kauffman, John Paul Jones, James Turrell, Lloyd Hamrol, Ed Beral, and exposed to a staff that included Robert Irwin, Tony Delap, Barbara Rose, and John Coplans.  This education background has played a significant role in his development as a conceptual artist.  You can find more information on James Luna here.
CAMPUS COMMUNITY CENTERS
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TO LEARN MORE ABOUT F.A.C.E.S. click here!
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PRIDE AROUND THE WORLD
LGBT Resource Center : Conference Room Wed Oct 21. 5-7pm
San Francisco Pride, Los Angeles Pride, San Diego Pride... What about pride in other countries? Come share memories of your first pride and explore issues involved in creating pride parades and events around the world on Wednesday, October 21 at 5pm in the LGBT Resource Center Conference room. Light refreshments will be provided. Bring photos of your favorite moment at pride! If you have any questions please feel free to email Natalie Guerrero.
CAMPUS PROGRAMS
CAPS Asian Am
ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY FORUM
Cross-Cultural Center: Library
Consecutive Thurs.

Oct 15-Nov 18. 3-4pm
Sam Park, Ph.D and Angela Kim, Ed.M. from Counseling and Psychological Services will be facilitating the Asian American Community Forum. We hope students will come to share their experiences about being an Asian American at UCSD, their goals/challenges, and meet fellow students.  We will meet weekly  in a casual, open format to discuss various topics, such as relationships, academic challenges/goals, identity, cultural values, etc. For more information, contact Angela Kim (858) 534-5989 or Sam Park (858) 534-0249.
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TIJUANA ESTUARY RESTORATION PROJECT
Sun God Lawn. Sat Oct 17.
8:00am-12:30pm
Learn about the natural environment at the most extreme southwest point of the continental United States and work to maintain the natural beauty of the area by removing invasive plant species, all while meeting other students that are new to UC San Diego. Transportation will be provided to and from the service project site. There are a limited number of spaces available, so sign up today!  Return completed applications to the OneStop desk in Price Center East, Level 3. Applications for first year students and first year transfers will be accepted beginning Monday, September 21st. All other applications will be accepted after Monday, October 5th. Contact Adam Bernot at (858) 822-4762.  For more information, click here.
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drumbeat
DRUMBEAT FOR MOTHER EARTH
Cross-Cultural Center: Library
Tues Oct 20. 12-1:30pm

Many scientists and tribal people consider persistent toxic chemicals to be the greatest threat to the long-term survival of Indigenous Peoples. "Drumbeat for Mother Earth" explores how these chemicals contaminate the traditional food web, violate treaty rights, travel long distances, and are passed from one generation to the next during pregnancy causing cancer, learning disabilities, and other serious health problems.
Discussion to follow film.
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Beaten
OFF THE BEATEN PATH
The UCSD University Art Gallery is hosting an exhibition this fall (October 22-Dec. 13) called "Off the Beaten Path: Violence, Women and Art". The exhibition brings together artworks by 32 artists   from around the world to explore violence against women and girls and their basic human rights to a safe and secure life.
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OPPORTUNITIES
2009 MEXICAN-AMERICAN DREAM SCHOLARSHIP

The Council of Mexican Federations (COFEM), its affiliated Federations, and The New Partnerships Foundation have come together to continue to support students who want to go to college by offering scholarships to both students CURRENTLY ENROLLED in an accredited college and those who will be INCOMING COLLEGE FRESHMEN next year.

Applications are now available for IMMIGRANT STUDENTS or those who are of IMMIGRANT DESCENT seeking equal opportunities to access higher education, have demonstrated a strong academic background, and are involved in their communities. Scholarships will be awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. Complete application packages (attached) must be postmarked by Friday, October 16th. For more information on the scholarship program or to get a copy of the application please visit us online at www.cofem.org or contact Vanessa Aramayo at (213) 417-8385.
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CA NATIVE DAY
CA NATIVE AMERICAN DAY CELEBRATION PARTNERSHIP FUNDING
Would you like to receive an additional $1,000 to help fund your next program or event? If you are part of a UCSD campus department or a faculty member and are holding an event which is focused on the  Native American community, the UCSD California Native American Day Committee would like to help fund your event!  To qualify for funding, you must hold your event held no later than December 11th.  Funding Deadlines: October 1st (Round I) & November 1st (Round II) For more information, please contact Carri Fierro.

LEARN MORE ABOUT TEACH FOR AMERICA AT INFO SESSION
Price Center: Marshall Room
Tues Oct 20. 7-8pm

Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates and professionals - of all majors, backgrounds, and career interests - who commit to teach for two years in urban and rural public schools and become lifelong leaders in expanding educational opportunity. This year, 7,300 corps members are teaching in 35 regions across the country while 17,000 Teach For America alumni continue working from inside and outside the field of education for the fundamental changes necessary to ensure educational excellence and equity. Please join us for an information session and learn how you can make an immediate difference in the lives of your students. Food will be provided. For more information contact Emily Lewis-LaMonica at (917)597-8583.
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Salsa
SALSA DIVERSITY NIGHT
Institute of the Americas Plaza
Thurs Oct 22. 5-8pm
Free Admission (ID Required)
Graduate Students ... join us for an evening of live music, dance, food & drink, featuring Gene Perry Live. For additional information contact Theresa Aitchison at (858)534-6040.
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ETHNIC STUDIES OPEN HOUSE
You are invited to an Open House to learn about the Ethnic Studies Ph.D. at UC San Diego Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Meet with the Faculty...
  • See the Campus...
  • Talk with Graduate Students...
  • Learn about the Ph.D. program...& how to apply!
Check in at 201 Social Science Building, UCSD, La Jolla, California. To attend, please register with Theresa Aitchison, Graduate Coordinator:
Telephone: 858-534-6040
e-mail: [email protected]     
web: www.ethnicstudies.ucsd.edu.
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loveforgive
LOVE SERIES
Cross-Cultural Center: Library
Consecutive Wed
Sept 30 - Nov 25. 12-1pm
UCSD Cross-Cultural Center and the UCSD Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) are pleased to co-host a dynamic series of thought-provoking discussions on the topics of love and forgiveness. The 8-week series will begin on September 30, 2009 and is sponsored by: The Cross-Cultural Center, UJIMA, Pan-Asian Staff Association, and Black Staff Association.  All staff and faculty are welcome.  This is not a counseling group and disclosure of personal information will not be required. For more information, go to http://loveandforgive.org.
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Latina Success
LATINA SUCCESS - MUJERES CON EXITO CONFERENCE 2009
University of San Diego:
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace &
Justice.
Wed Oct 14. 7:30-4:30pm    
Empowerment is the solution to facing difficult economic times. Latinas must  be equipped with tools and information to survive and succeed!  MANA de San Diego is here to help. Come re-energize and motivate yourself by learning from leading experts at the Latina Success Conference!  For more information, click here.
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