UCSD Cross-Cultural Center  Week 6, February 2012
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NOW exhibiting in the CCC ArtSpace for February:
 
"Black Girl Problems" 
A Collaborative Exhibit with the LGBT RC and Women's Center for Black History Month 2012

Artwork from the infamous
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UC San Diego presents
Black Women in American History and Culture
Our History, Our Journey,
Our Legacy
Check out all the events happening February 2012 

A Taste of Africa
Thursday | Feb. 16 | 11:30-1pm
Presented by Black Staff Assoc.
Vendors, Exhibitors & Opportunity Drawings
Questions? Contact bsa@ucsd.edu for ticket info
$10 per ticket

South Africa to Selma: An Informative Talk and Storytelling
Thursday | Feb. 16 | 4:30pm
UCSD Bookstore Lower Level
Check out other Black History Month events at UCSD 

4th Annual Pre-Law Conference
at UCSD Seats are filing up fast!
Saturday| Feb. 25 |8:30am-2pm
Deadline to apply: 2/23 at 4pm
Questions? Contact Sharona Silver at slsilver@ucsd.edu 

Filipino fiction writer
Lysley Tenorio Book Talk "MONSTRESS"
Saturday | Feb. 18 | 7pm
Barnes & Noble in Mira Mesa
10775 Westview Parkway
San Diego, CA 92126 

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SPOTLIGHT FEATURE
Vestiges, Voice and Valentines
By Edwina Welch

Vestiges: an indication that something has been present. Two years ago marks the time that the campus confronted the very visible, lived reality of the impacts of racism and sexism on students, staff, and faculty from underrepresented backgrounds particularly Black and African-American students. At a time when honoring Black History Month and preparation for outreach activities were in planning, thoughtlessness and insensitivity by a few individuals pulled the lid off deep seated issues of campus climate that are still felt today. Weekly there are still stories of class discussions, snide comments, and jokes experienced by many students (Report Bias). So the vestiges of 2010 and events prior in the history of campus linger on... - Read more 

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The Spotlight Feature is a space where we invite the entire community to reflect & provide thoughts on topics that we at the Cross-Cultural Center are currently thinking & talking about. The CCC strives for meaningful, productive dialogue and context with one another. Please provide your insights on our Tumblr site and follow us for future uploads! peace. love. JOY. always! 

UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS

Behind Closed Doors

Thursday | February 16 | 6:30-8pm NEW TIME 

CCC Comunidad

Remember that awkward conversation you had with family when you were younger about "the birds and the bees"? Well we'll be having a conversation like that, but better! Lea from the Rubber Rose will be coming to talk about safe sex and the various products she sells ranging from lubricants to sex toys. The Rubber Rose is a local adult boutique determined to radicalize the sex toy industry and people's vision of the fluidity of human sexuality. Their mission is to facilitate community growth in the worlds of art, activism, and adult sexuality. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to email me at jnetperez@gmail.com. 


Beyond La Jolla: Eveoke Dance Theatre 

Sunday | February 19| 2pm 

Sign up at CCC, Limited Spots

Art Produce in North Park 

 

The Cross-Cultural Center invites you to attend "Beyond La Jolla" to the performance of "Reflections" at Eveoke Dance Theatre in North Park. Reflections is a powerful portrait of 6 little known women who have affected history in a profound way. Choreographed by Ericka Aisha Moore and Visual Art by Lynn Susholtz and Araceli Carrera. Space is limited so sign up early in the Cross-Cultural Center! This event is free to all UCSD students, but a $5 deposit is required at sign-up to guarantee your reservation, which will be returned to you at the event. There will also be a discussion following the performance at a local cafe. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Gail at gmgutier@ucsd.edu. 


Sisters of Selma: Bearing Witness for Change  

Film Screening 

Tuesday | February 28 | 12pm 

CCC Comunidad Room 

 

After the violence of "Bloody Sunday" in 1965, Catholic sisters from around the country followed their faith to join the voting rights protest in Selma, Alabama. Never before in American history had vowed Catholic women made so public a political statement. Part of UCSD's Black History Month Celebration and co-sponsored by the Catholic Student Community, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and the Newman Center. For more information call 858.534.9689. 


CAMPUS COMMUNITY CENTERS

SPACES Volunteer Mixer

Thursday | February 16 | 5-6:30pm

Dolores Huerta Room 

   

Hello everyone! Do you like working with high school and community college students?  Are you interested in providing resources and retaining current UCSD students? Are you currently volunteering in one of SPACES programs? Want to learn more about leadership opportunities and skill development? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should come to our SPACES volunteer orientation/mixer! Come to get involved, meet other volunteers, and eat some free food! Questions? Contact Albert @ aorona@ucsd.edu 

COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS

Clearing Misconceptions:
discovering the beauty
of the headscarf
Take the hijab challenge
and find out!
Wednesday | Feb. 15 | 6:30pm
 PC East 

Chicano Organizing & Research in Education (CORE) Que Llueva Cafe Scholarship for college-bound, undocumented, Latino students across the country.
Visit www.ca-core.org for more information. Deadline: 2/24/12 

Womyn of Color Collective
Fridays | 330-5pm
BSU/MEChA Resource Center
Click here for more info.  

Black History Month
Diversity Career Fair
Friday | Feb. 17 | 11am-1pm
Malcom X Library Community Rm

Cute or Creepy [2]
"Where's the L.I.N.E.?"
Video Contest by SARC
Contest submissions begin Jan. 30
Four major prizes will be awarded
Submission guidelines and details can be found on sarc.ucsd.edu 

$10,000 Dr. Tom Tucker Student Leadership Scholarship
Application Deadline:
Monday, February 20, 2012
View Criteria
Submit an applications
Questions? Contact Becky Obayashi 

Summer Research Initiative to Increase Diversity at the
University of Maryland
Application Deadline: Feb. 17, 2012
Question? Contact the SRI Office at (301)405-8761 or visit their website


ANOMALIA
UCSD University Art Gallery
Feb. 16 - May 18
Event dates and descriptions

TRIO Summer and AY Jobs!
Deadline: Feb. 17, 3:30pm
Questions? Contact Ismael Vallejo at ivallejo@ucsd.edu

California Native American Day's

CANA-Day High School Essay Contest

Deadline: April 27, 2012 

Click here for more info 


Shui Kuen and Allen Chin Scholarship 2012
Now Accepting Applications
$1,000 scholarships for children of Asian restaurant workers
Deadline: March 15, 2012
Click here for more info 

Islam Awareness Week 2012 Discovering the Beauty Within 

Feb. 13-17, Library Walk and Various other event times

and locations 

For more information visit www.islam.ucsd.edu


Passport to Leadership

Thursday| Feb. 23 |2:30-3:30pm
Bear Room, PC West 

Contact passport@ucsd.edu  

14th Annual Cesar E. Chavez
High School Essay Contest
Deadline: March 2, 2012
Click here for more info 

Native American Student Alliance1st Annual High School Conference
Saturday | Feb. 18 | 9am-5pm
UCSD Price Center
Priority Deadline: Feb. 3
Final Deadline: Feb. 10
Questions? ucsd.NASA@gmail.com