Chican@/Latin@ Studies and The Intercultural Center invite you to
Dr. Danny Solórzano
"Using Critical Race Theory and Racial Microaggressions to Examine Everyday Racism"
Professor of Social Science and comparative Education in the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles
Professor in the Chicana and Chicano Studies Department and Women’s Studies at UCLA
Director of the University of California, All Campus Consortium of Research for Diversity (UCACCORD)
Date: Tues, November 27
Time: 530-7p
Location: Berman Room, Fromm Hall
Dr. Solórzano will be sharing his latest writing and research on racial microaggressions, the covert everyday forms of systemic racism used to keep people in racial margins of society. In this talk, he will share insights on different types of racial microaggressions that racial minorities experience, the various contexts in which they occur, their effects on racial minorities, and how racial minorities respond to them. This event is part of the Chisme y Comida Latino students discussion series and is open to the campus community. Funding support provided by: The Center for Latino Studies in the Americas (CELASA), College of Arts and Sciences, Diversity Education and Community Outreach, Latin American Studies Department, and the School of Education
PLUS A SPECIAL LUNCHEON FOR STUDENTS (please RSVP here)
Wed, November 28
Time: 1130a-1230p
Location: The Cultural Centers, UC 411/412
This a special opportunity to meet and speak with Dr. Solórzano and hear his perspectives on how students of color experience and are effected by everyday racism. Lunch will be provided, RSVP as space is limited.
For any further questions please contact Marissa Litman at malitman@usfca.ed
Chisme y Comida 4: Dia de Los Muertos EditionTuesday, October 30 | 2:30-4:30pM
Parina Lounge, 3rd Floor University Center
Day of the Dead is a celebration in honor of those who came before us.
Through community ritual, celebration, and art we recover and
recognize our personal and cultural history in order to preserve the
roots of our past and engage with our community's concerns in the present.
Come learn and put into practice the tradition of altar making and
relevance to our present concerns of gender and family.
Dia de los Muertos Celebration to Die For
Friday, November 2 | 11:30-1:00pM
University Center 402/403
Come join the community celebration and enjoy some refreshments
including pan de muerto.
End of the Year Ceremonies Info Sessions
Mon, Oct 15 | Fri, Oct 26
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cultural Centers (UC 411/412)
If you are interested in being a ceremony committee chair or member, please attend one of our two info sessions to find out details of the positions.
Allies I Workshops: Sep 27, 10am-1pm | Oct 23, 5pm-8pm
A safe and supportive space for anyone who is interested in basic knowledge and awareness of:
- the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities
- how homophobia and heterosexism affects us all
- the language to talk about these issues
Allies II Workshops: Oct 10, 3:30pm-6:30pm | Nov 6, 10am-1pm
A workshop intended to deepen understanding and put into practice knowledge from Allies I
- learn ways to be an ally within and beyond the USF community
- become familiar with LGBTQ resources
- learn basic facilitation and dialoguing skills
- create a personal allyship action plan
*Participants are expected to have attended an Allies I workshop at USF before attending Allies II
California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education
Saturday, November 3
San Francisco State University
Diversity Resources Open House
Tues Oct 2, 11:30am-12:00pm
Cultural Centers (UC 411/412) & UC 4th Floor Lounge
Chisme Y Comida
Wed, September 19, 6:30pm-8pm
Cultural Centers: UC 411/412
Latin@/Chican@ Studies Welcome Event
Mon, August 27, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Cultural Centers/UC 4 Lounge
Asian American & Pacific Islander Welcome Event
Wed, August 29, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Cultural Centers/UC 4 Lounge
African & African American Welcome Reception
Tue, September 11, 5pm – 7pm
Berman Hall, Fromm
Diversity Resources Open House
Tue, October 2, 11:30am – 12:30pm
Cultural Centers/UC 4 Lounge
Dialogue for Change apps due
Wed, September 5
Cultural Centers/UC 4 Lounge
Thursday, 3/29, 1130a-1230p in the IC (UC411/412): The Help
Join the Intercultural Center and Gender and Sexuality Center in examining race relations in the film. Clips will be screened, followed by discussion of the roles and narratives in the film.
Intercultural Center and Gender and Sexuality Center co-sponsored films:
3/29, 230p: The Price of Sex
3/30, 230p: Photos of Angie
3/31, 12p: Education Under Fire
Tuesday, 4/3, 630-8p in the IC (UC411/41): Chisme y Comida
Focus: Racism in the classroom
What is racism? How does racism manifest in the classroom? What are our resources?
Wednesday, 4/4, 7-930p, McLaren 250:
Esther Madriz Diversity Scholars + Lyricist Lounge present - Fight the Power: An Intercultural Hip Hop Night
Do you like Hip Hop? Are you concerned about housing, food justice, and rising tuition fees in the USF Community? Come join other active students to explore the potential of Hip Hop as a vehicle for social change. Featuring: G-Saleem, DJ Agana, VarCity SF, USF's own Spoken WORD artists, MC A-1, and more. Free food and music. For more information contact: esthermadrizscholars@gmail.com
Thursday, 4/5, 6-9p, Maier Hall (Fromm): Let's Talk About Sex Work
Featuring a panel of representatives from the Sex Workers Outreach Project who will be discussing the social, legal, and health issues surrounding sex work. Sex Workers Outreach Project - USA is a national social justice network dedicated to the fundamental human rights of sex workers and their communities, focusing on ending violence and stigma through education and advocacy. Refreshments will be provided.
Monday, 4/9, 130-3p, UC 222: Gayle Pitman on Sexual Orientation Research in Context
Professor Pitman will provide an overview of some of the major landmark studies in LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning/queer) psychology. In doing so, she will bring the science to life by describing the people and the politics behind the research studies, raising a variety of political, moral, and philosophical questions. Pitman's talk is based on her new book, "Backdrop: The Politics and Personalities Behind Sexual Orientation Research." This event is sponsored by the Gender and Sexuality Center, Counseling and Psychological Services, the LGBTQ Staff and Faculty Caucus and the ASUSF LGBTQ Representative. For more information on this event please contact the Gender and Sexuality Center at 415.422.4431
Thursday, 4/12, 2-5p: LGBTQ Allies Workshop
LAST SESSION OF THE YEAR! Become a part of the USF Allies Network and create a more inclusive campus community. Learn more about the LGBTQ resources at USF and in the community. Develop skills to confront homophobia. Have a supportive space to learn more about the issues faced by the LGBTQ community.
RSVP.
4/16-4/19: Sexual Assault Awareness Week
All events co-sponsored by the Gender and Sexuality Center, Communities Against Sexual Assualt (CASA), Health Promotion Services, Student Housing and Residential Education, USF Public Safety, Latinas Unidas, ASUSF Senate, USf Men's and Women's Rugby Teams, the Social Justice League. For any questions please cotnact 415.422.4431.
Monday, 4/16, 7-8p, UC 402/403: Create Against Rape
Art, performance, murals, collage, knitting, etc. to inspire sexual assault prevention.
Wednesday, 4/18, 1130a-130p, Gleeson Plaza: USF Takes a Stand Against Sexual Violence
This event will showcase USF's stand against sexual violence. Check out self-defense strategies from USF Public Safety Officers along with prevention tips, myths and education on sexual violence. Buy a baked good and support the fundraising efforts of Latinas Unidas for their participation in SF WAR's 7th Annual Walk Against Rape.
Thursday, 4/19, 1-2p, UC 222: What is Consent?
Discussion on what consent means and why it is important in the prevention and understanding of sexual violence.
Thursday 4/19, 5-7p: Take Back the Night
This event will include a forum to share thoughts and stories related to sexual assault followed by a candlelit march through campus.
Other Sexual Assault Awareness Education Programs:
Thursday, 4/26, 7-9p, Black Box Theater, Lone Mountain
This year's theme is "Nothing Sexy About It: Alcohol Abuse and Sexual Violence Prevention."
Saturday, 4/28: SF Women Against Rape 7th Annual Walk Against Rape
Join Latinas Unidas in participating in this 3/5 mile walk to empower survivors by walking together on the streets of San Francisco against rape.
Tuesday, 4/17, 1145-1230p, in front of Gleeson: What A Stranger May Know - a Memorial for the 2007 Virginia Tech Campus Victims
Following the Virginia Tech shootings that shocked the nation in 2007, playwright Erik Ehn’s wrote a collection of plays entitled “What A Stranger May Know”. The work provides an outsider’s meditation on the lives of the victims of the shooting, one play for every victim. Please join the students of professor Varea's Latin/@ American Performance & Culture class for a public reading of these plays as a memorial for the victims on the 5th anniversary of the shootings. Counseling Services and Public Safety staff will be at hand to field your questions and concerns regarding how to keep USF an open, compassionate, and safe space to help prevent these tragedies from happening in our community. For information and questions, please send an email to: varea@usfca.edu
Wednesday, 4/25, 730-9p, Maier Hall (Fromm): Student Activism Arts and Resistance Summit
The purpose of this event is to increase the level of social consciousness through the eyes of a USF student perspective. The summit will feature two student activists from the Eyes on Arizona collective, and Leslie Lopez and Favi Garcia. They will discuss their experiences with social justice, racism, immigration, and civil rights in Arizona.
Thursday, 4/26, 630-8p, Cowell 106: That's So Gay!
Kristo Gobin's one-person play about coming out and how he and everyone he knew deal with it.
Thursday, 5/3, 1145-115p, McLaren 251:
You Gotta Give 'em Hope - The Critical Role of Families in Promoting Well-Being for LGBT Youth
Dr. Caitlin Ryan, Director of the Family Acceptance Project (FAP) at SF State University, will discuss the groundbreaking research and new family approach that she and her team have undertaken to help ethnically and religiously diverse families and communities support LGBT youth and youth adults. This work is changing the paradigm to decrease risk for suicide, homelessness, school victimization and HIV and to promote wellness and positive development for LGBT youth and young adults – in the context of their families. Dr. Ryan will discuss her work with diverse families, communities and religious groups, and will screen one of FAP’s short awarding-winning family videos that shows a family’s journey to support their gay son.
Center for Latino Studies in the Americas presents the Spring 2012 CELASA Lecture featuring Cherríe Moraga: On the Road to Xicana Consciencia. Tuesday, February 7, at 6:30PM in McLaren 250 with book signing to follow. Cherríe Moraga is playwright, poet, and essayist whose plays and publications have received national recognition and awards. Her prolific output includes This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color, Loving in the War Years: Lo Que Nunca Pasó Por Sus Labios, Heroes and Saints and Other Plays, and The Hungry Woman. Her new collection of writings A Xicana Codex of Changing Consciousness: A Decade of Discourse was just published by Duke University Press. Moraga teaches at Stanford University. Co-sponsored by the Performing Arts and Social Justice Major and the Cultural Centers. Special thanks to the Gender Studies, Diversity Studies, and Latin American Studies Programs.
