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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK...
Annual Assess
THE 2008-09 ANNUAL REPORT IS HERE and READY FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE!
Click here to download a copy of the Cross-Cultural Center's 2008-09 Annual Report.  We'd love to hear your feedback, click here.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
WORDS, SOUND, POWER
Cross-Cultural Center Comunidad. Fri Nov 20. 6-8pm
A night in which we will explore the power of collective sound and words. This event will feature performances by DJ Kuttin Kandi and Patrick Velasquez. Please feel free to bring your instruments, voices, and words.
RevolutionPALABRAS REVOLUCIONARIAS
(REVOLUTIONARY WORDS)

Cross-Cultural Center Comunidad.
Tues Nov 24.  12-2pm

A poetry workshop focusing on using spoken word and written prose as a means of expression and activism. Light refreshments will be provided.
CAMPUS COMMUNITY CENTERS
GENDER IDENTITY IN K-12 EDUCATION
LGBT Resource Center. Wed Nov 18. 5-7pm
Gender Identity in K-12Ever wonder how kids learn about gender? How did you learn about gender? Teachers, parents, and mentors throughout our education have taught us more than math, history and our ABC's. Some have taught us life lessons and some taught us all about gender and our roles. Come travel back in time and examine your school days before college and remember what and how you learned about gender. Maybe someday you'll pass on what you've learned. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. If you have any questions feel free to message nguerrer@ucsd.edu.
BULLYING: An Age-old Problem that Needs New Solutions
LGBT Resource Center. Thur Nov 19. 5-6:30pm
Bullying Bullying has been around for as long as anyone can remember.  Research has shown that bullying is a common but very complicated problem that affects all of us in the LGBT community, if not directly as bullies and/or victims, or indirectly as witnesses to interpersonal violence. Given the complexity of the issue, the solutions are not simple ones, at least not as simple as we'd like. Come join us as we explore; what is bullying? For more info or questions, contact ggjacobs52@yahoo.com.
SHADES OF LOVE: A Dialogue on Interracial Relationships
LGBT Resource Center Conference Room. Tues Nov 24. 5-7pm
Shades of LoveAll relationships need a little bit of lovin', and a lot of work. Same-sex relationships present their own unique hurdles, but what sustains it is no different. But what about interracial relationships? How do people's different ethnic and racial backgrounds impact commitments to each other, both in opportunities of growth, and challenges? If you've ever wanted to be in love, been in love, or still figuring out what that actually means, then this program is for you! Come with an open mind, and an open heart, as we share and discuss our views on how couples in interracial relationships are perceived by others, how they perceive themselves, and the many ways couples negotiate the power dynamics or family & societal expectations placed on their plate. And who knows, we might just learn a thing or two about the nature of attraction, and what love just might mean. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact Red Galura.
IN THE COMMUNITY
HELP WITH A CROSS-CULTURAL CENTER STUDY
Would you like to participate in a study about university cross-cultural centers? Are you a first or second-year student not working for the Center? If so, then you are perfect for this study. Volunteers will participate in three focus group sessions during the 2009-10 academic year. At the focus groups, you will receive free food and beverages and be entered in an opportunity drawing for a $25 gift card from the UCSD bookstore. You will be asked to participate in 3 (90 minutes each) focus groups during the 2009-10 academic year.
 
Our colleague and friend, Greg Toya, is examining university cross-cultural centers for a dissertation study. Greg is the Associate Dean of Students and a doctoral student in the joint Educational Leadership doctoral program at California State University San Marcos and the University of California, San Diego. As a former cross-cultural center director, Greg's experience and study will further the understanding of the influence of cross-cultural centers on students. Here is a flyer regarding the study.  Please contact Greg at (760) 750-4935 if you would like to participate or learn more about the study.
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"JUST IN TIME FOR FOSTER YOUTH" DONATION DRIVE
UCSD's Foster Youth Workgroup, in partnership with Soroptimist International of La Jolla, is collecting new household items for the local nonprot Just in Time for Foster Youth. These items will be given to former foster youth to help them set up their rst apartment or residence hall room. The goal is to serve approximately 300 local foster youth. All donations are appreciated and will be used to support the Third Annual "My First Home for the Holidays" campaign. Join your UCSD friends and colleagues to make your contribution today. Click here and here for drop off locations and more info!

UCSD's TRIO OUTREACH PROGRAM IS HIRING STUDENT STAFF
We need tutors willing to drive to the school sites, Mission Bay and Clairemont HS.We pay $13.00/hour. Please send your resume to cfierro@ucsd.edu and reference job #725567. Open to UCSD students only!
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IN YOUR SHOES EVENT: A SOCIAL JUSTICE LENS. DIALOGUE ON ABILITIES, ACCESS, AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Price Center West: Thurgood Marhsall College Room. Wed Nov 18. 12-1pm
How does the environment impact access and resources for persons with disabilities?  People are now living longer and working longer.  Because of this, four generations of Americans are now in the workforce at the same time and we will be seeing the rise of individuals with disabilities in the workforce.
Please join us for what promises to be a very informative presentation.
This event's seating capacity will fill up fast and we will be able to confirm reservations for only a limited number of people.  Light refreshments will be served.  There will be a prize drawing at 12:00 noon. To reserve a seat, please register online at:
http://qwl.ucsd.edu/acces_forums/index_acces.cfm.
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OPENING OF SUSTAINABILITY RESOURCE CENTER
Price Center Theater.
Fri Nov 20. 3pm
Located at the heart of UC San Diego's campus, the Sustainability Resource Center in the Price Center will be home to campus sustainability staff and the student-funded Student Sustainability Collective.  This unique collaboration between students and staff will work to achieve common sustainability goals and reach out to the campus and surrounding community. To RSVP to the 3 p.m. opening celebration, please e-mail Hansen. For more information go to http://sustain.ucsd.edu/involve/get-involved.html.
WHAT IS CRITICAL GENDER STUDIES?!
LGBT Resource Center.
Tues Nov 24. 3:30-4:45pm.

Learn about the classes we offer, explore potential career opportunities, find out about exciting events, and ask questions!
Visit http://cgs.ucsd.edu for more information.
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Beaten
VIOLENCE AND POLITICS
Pepper Canyon Hall rm 106.
Sat Nov 21. 1pm

Please join the University Art Gallery in the second discussions associated with the current exhibition entitled Off the Beaten Path: Violence, Women and Art that to explore the global ramifications of gender-based violence. "Throughout the world, women and girls are victims of countless and senseless acts of violence. The range of gender-based violence is devastating, occurring, quite literally, from womb to tomb," explains Randy Jayne Rosenberg curator and executive director of Art Works For Change. "The stories that underlie these artworks return us imaginatively to the event of violation and allow it to affect us." This program examines the laws that keep women in compromised positions around the world as well as within the US. Speakers include: Carmen Chavez, Casa Cornelia Law Center; Steve Bush, Jenny's Law; Summer Stephan, District Attorney of North County
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CELEBRATING A 100 YEARS OF UNITY AND ADVANCEMENT
Price Center Ballroom West.
Mon Nov 30. 6:30-9pm

Relax, Eat, and enjoy a wonderful Kwanzaa celebration with spoken word, African drummers & Dancers, Poetry, and steppers.