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UC San Diego Cross-Cultural Center - Week 4, October 2012

Phone: 858.534.9689
Website: ccc.ucsd.edu
Located on the 2nd Floor of Price Center East
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SPOTLIGHT FEATURE
Top 10 Tips for Eating Healthy While in College!


By Kevin Pham

 

Many students don't realize how important it is to not only eat but eat healthy, rest, and take proper care of oneself while in college. With The Cross-Cultural Center located in the midst of Price Center, it is easy for students to stop by Burger King, Panda Express, Rubios, or the numerous fast food restaurants around the CCC. However, don't fear! There are many ways to save money and still feel full! - Read More
UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS
  

Social Identity and Power Workshop

Wednesday | October 24 | 4pm

Cross-Cultural Center Conference Room

 

Interactive workshop linking privilege, identity, and lived experiences.

Presented by the Cross-Cultural Center Social Justice Educators.


Contact Nancy Magpusao at nmagpusao@ucsd.edu
  

Dia de L@s Muert@s: A Night of Frida Kahlo

Thursday | November 1 | 5:30pm

Cross-Cultural Center Comunidad

 

Come de-stress from midterms and celebrate a particular artist who has passed-Frida. Eat pan dulce (sweet bread) and drink beverages while enjoying a film about Frida Kahlo starring Salma Hayek.

Also, stop by the front of the Cross-Cultural Center and contribute to a week-long community Altar of art & memories of loved ones who have passed.

Contact Jennifer Maldonado at jcmaldon@ucsd.edu

  

 

 

Equity for Latino Students: Expanding the Pathway to Higher Education through Public Policy

Monday | November 5 | 5pm

Cross-Cultural Center Comunidad

 

W/ Prof. Frances Contreras, UCSD Education Studies

Co-Sponsored by Movimiento Estudiantil Chican@ de Aztlán (MEChA) & Chican@/Latin@ Arts & Humanities Program (CLAH)

  

 

"To Educate a Girl" Film Screening

Wednesday | November 7 | 6:30pm

Cross-Cultural Center Art Space

 

Join us for a viewing and discussion of the UN documentary, "To Educate a Girl." Light refreshments will be served

View: Flyer | Trailer

For more information, contact Sulayman Jawaid at sjawaid@ucsd.edu.
CAMPUS COMMUNITY CENTERS
   
  
Women's Center Events
Love Your Body Day
Thursday | October 25th | 1:30-4:30pm
Women's Center

 

Come join the Women's Center in breaking down social expectations of what it means to be beautiful! Challenge stereotypical perceptions on beauty and body image by learning to love your body and embrace the idea that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes! View Flyer

Gender Buffet will continue next Friday!

For more info contact 858.822.0074 or
LGBT Resource Center Events
Tic Toc Gender Clock!
Tuesday | October 23rd | 7pm
LGBT Resource Center

 

Come participate in a game that will use history as a tool to discuss transgender, intersex, gender non-conforming, and gender-variant people and events within the LGBT community. Refreshments will be served.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Queer Pin@y Conference
Saturday | November 3
 
Theme: "Queer Imaginations: Ghost, Cyborgs, Zombies, and Monsters."

QPC is an annual conference that provides a supportive space to facilitated intersecting dialogues on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex (LGBTQI) and Filipin@-American issues.

QPOC's Bonding and Mentoring (BAM) Program
Deadline: Sunday | October 28

 

The QPOC BAM Program is a year-long mentorship program that addresses the specific needs and experiences of queer students of color. The program seeks to cultivate and bridge relationships between students as resources to one another. View Flyer

For more information or for an application, please email Alina Sau at qpocretention6@gmail.com
APSA's 19th Annual High School Conference
Sunday | November 4
 
Theme: "Survive. Defy. Become."

APSA's HSC is an annual conference that aims to empower at-risk high school students to pursue higher education. The committee is looking for day-of volunteers, funcilitators, and workshop facilitators.

To sign up and for more information: HSC Website
The Vagina Monologues Cast and Crew Auditions
November 10-18 | Women's Center

 

The Vagina Monologues is a play that helps raise awareness about sexual assault and domestic violence. All proceeds go towards anti-violence charities. Come audition to be part of the cast or crew! Anyone who Identifies as female may audition. View Flyer

STAFF & FACULTY
CLAH & Career 101
Learn about career resources available to you. Wednesday, October 24, 5-6:30PM at Career Services Center. - Read more
Chicana/Latina Feminism Lecture
Refreshments provided. Thurs, Nov 8, 4-5:30PM at UCSD Weaver Center. - Read more
Articulate While Black
Presented by the Department of Anthropology. Monday, October 29 in the PC East Ballroom at 3pm. - Read more
CA Native Day Keynote Address
Speaker: Cecelia Firethunder. Free lunch, Thurs, Nov 1, 12-4PM at PC Forum. - Read more

COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS

African Restaurant Week Celebrating African Cuisine, Music, and Culture. Friday, October 19 through Sunday, October 28. - Read more
Living as Form
(the nomadic version) Visit the University Art Gallery October 4 - December 14. Open to the public. - Read more
South Asian Studies Minor
Sign the petition to call for a South Asian Studies Minor to be added to UCSD's curricula.
- Click for petition

SD LGBT Pride Intern Hiring
Volunteer Coordinator Intern Position open. SD Pride office located in North Park. Contact Maureen Abugan. - More Info
"Money & Honey" Screening
San Diego Asian Film Festival screening. Free, Nov. 4, 2012, 11:30am UC San Diego Atkinson Hall. - Event Info
Law Fellows Application
Apply to the Law Fellows Progrm. Deadline November 15th. For application, visit website
Contact: Email | 310.794.4157

Diversity Center Hiring
3 Assistant Program Coordinator positions open. Closes Nov 2nd. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
 

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