2011-2012 Legacies Events
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Civil Liberties After 9/11: A Multicultural Perspective
Monday, September 19 to Monday, December 9, 2011
Multicultural Reading Area (University Library, 2nd floor)
This new exhibit invites you to reflect upon what it means to be an American, and the role that civil liberties play, in a post 9/11 world.
Co-sponsored by the University Library and the Office for Multicultural Learning.
A Decade after 9/11: The Rise and Fall of Al Qaeda:
A Conversation with Fawaz Gerges
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
6 - 9 pm
St. Clare Room (Learning Commons, Technology Center and Library)
An evening with ISPU fellow and renowned Middle East expert, Fawaz Gerges, who will discuss his latest book, "The Rise and Fall of Al-Qaeda".
Moderated by Political Science Professor, Farid Senzai.
Please contact Siwar Bizri at sbizri@ispu.org.
Santa Clara University and The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding.
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Film Series: 102 Minutes That Changed America
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
7 pm
Viewing Room A (Learning Commons, Technology Center and Library)
Produced by Nicole Rittenmeyer. 1 hour and 42 minutes screening time.
Co-sponsored by the University Library.
Film Series: Fahrenheit 9/11
Monday, October 10, 2011
7 pm
Viewing Room A (Learning Commons, Technology Center and Library)
Directed by Michael Moore. 2 hours and 2 minutes screening time.
Co-sponsored by the University Library.
Film Series: Brothers and Others
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
7 pm
Viewing Room A (Learning Commons, Technology Center and Library)
Directed by Nicolas Rossier. 54 minutes screening time.
Co-sponsored by the University Library.
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Civil Liberties Post 9/11 Panel
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
5:30 - 6:30 pm
Wiegand Room (Benson Memorial Center)
Join us for a panel discussion on civil liberties post 9/11 in the context of religion, law and politics.
Panelists:
Farid Senzai, Political Science Professor, expert on American Muslims and political Islam
Margaret Russell, Law School Professor, expert on social justice and the law
Shirin Sadeghi, host, New America Now radio, specialist on media representation and the Muslim world
Moderator:
Sally Lehrman, Knight-Ridder/Mercury News Professor of Journalism in the Public Interest
Co-sponsored by Campus Ministry, Communication, Religious Studies, Political Science, Office for Multicultural Learning and University Library.
Part of the Multicultural Journalism Series.
Jazz Has A Dream
Saturday, January 14th, 2012
7:30 pm
Music Recital Hall
Experience a powerful evening integrating jazz and justice in an artful night of music and imagery that takes us through the civil rights movement to the present day. A true homage to the human spirit, Great jazz... Great jamming... and a Great way to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Directed by David Dueñas.
Co-sponsored by Department of Music & JAI.
Conversation with the Clares
Clare of Assisi in the 21st century
Celebrating Saint Clare & the 800th anniversary of the founding of the community of Poor Clare Sister
Friday, January 27th, 2012
12 noon - 1:15 pm
Kennedy Commons
Please join us for this luncheon conversation with Sr. Beth Lynn, O.S.C. of Minneapolis, MN and Sr. Dianne Short, O.S.C. of Cincinnati, OH, two Poor Clares who will share about the Clarean charism and how this charism shapes their contemporary spiritual practice and identity. They will also reflect on the ways in which Clare of Assisi can be a light to our contemporary world. Fr. Jerry McKevitt, S.J., Ignacio Ellacuría, S.J. University Professor in the History Department and University Historian will facilitate the conversation.
For more information and to RSVP to this event, please visit
http://www.scu.edu/ignatiancenter/faculty/visitors/clares.cfm
Hosted by the Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education.
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Retreat - How does Clare of Assisi speak to us in the 21st century?
Friday - Sunday, January 27th-29th, 2012
12 noon - 1:15 pm
St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista
The retreat is part of a larger project at Santa Clara to extend and deepen understanding of the life and charism of St. Clare of Assisi during the 800th year since her founding of the Community of Poor Clare Sisters. This 2012 retreat will focus more specifically on ways the life and writings of Clare can help us clarify and develop our contemplative lives, our relationships with others, our activity in the world, our vocations. Sr. Beth Lynn from Minneapolis and Sr. Dianne Short from Cincinnati will facilitate this retreat. The retreat will begin with an evening meal on Friday and conclude after a noon meal on Sunday.
For more information please contact Phyllis Brown, or Jean Molesky-Poz.
"The Inconvenient Truth Behind Waiting for Superman" screening and discussion
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Nobili Dining Room
Please join us for a special screening of The Inconvenient Truth Behind Waiting for Superman. This documentary film was created by a group of teachers and parents as a response to the controversial film "Waiting for Superman." The film will be followed by a discussion about some of the complex issues in today's public schools, facilitated by Professor Rita Kohli. Light Refreshment will be served. If you're interested in attending please RSVP by Tuesday, January 24th.
Coordinated by the Office for Multicultural Learning.
The Phenomenon of the Gee's Bend Quilts
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
4:00 - 5:30 pm
Williman Room (Benson Memorial Center)
In this lecture, art historian Bridget R. Cooks will discuss the cultural history of quilts made by African American women in Gee's Bend, Alabama. She will discuss the popularity of the museum exhibition, The Quilts of Gee's Bend, and discuss what is lost, gained, and learned when quilts are recontextualized in mainstream art museums.
Coordinated by Women's and Gender Studies. For more information contact Jeanette Miller.
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Women's and Gender Studies Winter Lunch Lecture
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Williman Room
Shakespeare and Gender Justice with Professor Judith Dunbar.
Coordinated by Women's and Gender Studies. For more information contact Jeanette Miller.
A Conversation with G. Willow Wilson
Thursday, March 1st, 2012
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Saint Clare Room (3rd floor, Harrington Learning Commons)
Please join us for a conversation with G. Willow Wilson, author of The Butterfly Mosque, a memoir in which she relates her experiences as an American woman who converted to Islam. The Butterfly Mosque is one of Silicon Valley Read's featured book for 2012.
Miss Representation Screening
Thursday, March 1st, 2012
7:00 pm
Kennedy Commons
Join the Office of Residence Life's Justice Starts Here committee for a screening of the documentary Miss Representation. The documentary premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, and aired on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. The film explores how the media’s misrepresentations of women have led to the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence. The screening has been graciously funded by the Legacies Grant from the University Council on Inclusive Excellence. Light refreshments will be served and a discussion will follow the screening.
The documentary Miss Representation, by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, and aired on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.
The film explores how the media’s misrepresentations of women have led to the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence.
Lecture: "From the Achievement Gap to the Education Debt"
Professor Gloria Ladson-Billings,
Kellner Family Chair in Urban Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012
5:00 pm
Locatelli Center
Professor Gloria Ladson-Billings, who once taught at SCU, is one of the leading voices in the United States on national education policy. She has argued that the term "racial achievement gap" unfairly constructs students as "defective and lacking" and "admonishes them that they need to catch up." In turn, she has argued that the term "education debt" moves us to a discourse that "holds us all accountable."
Co-sponsored by the Markkula Center.
Co-sponsored by the University Library.
Hip Hop for Social Change
Saturday, March 10th, 2012
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
San Jose State University
This year the Diversity Leadership Conference will collaborate with the Hip Hop for Social Change to bring a conference on the culture of Hip Hop reflected in the themes of, "Resist, Revolt, Recreate". The conference will be held at San Jose State University. For more information, please email Mary Ho. Check back for updated information.
Co-sponsored by Mills College, San Jose State University, Santa Clara University and University of San Francisco.
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UNITY at 20 Exhibit and Reception
April 2nd - June 30th
Multicultural Reading Area, University Library, 2nd Floor
UNITY Residential Learning Community is celebrating its Twentieth Anniversary. Come and see an exhibit on how past and present UNITY residents and staff reflect on their time at UNITY RLC through pictures and written testimonials.
N*W*C Performance
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 7:00 pm: doors open for ticket holders
7:15 pm: open seating
7:30 pm: show starts
Mayer Theater
SCU will host a very unique play on campus this upcoming spring. The play is titled "N*W*C," short for three derogatory words which they purposefully use to de-power and dispel harmful stereotypes. This play regards race relations, labels, and stereotypes, ultimately promoting unity. It is a mix of theatre, comedy, hip-hop, slam poetry, and true-life stories, and it is performed by an all-star, charismatic cast from Los Angeles.
For free tickets, please email oml@scu.edu.
Visit http://www.scu.edu/cml/nwc.cfm for additional information.
For questions, please contact Gracelyn Bateman at gbateman@scu.edu
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Archbishop Romero and Rutilio Grande, SJ: Companions on the Journey
Wednesday, April 11th 2012
4:00 - 5:15 pm
St. Clare Room
This March marks the 32nd anniversary of the death of Archbishop Romero and the 35th anniversary of the death of Rutilio Grande, SJ. Both were friends and companions on a journey of solidarity and justice for the poor of El Salvador. Please join us in remembering their lives and celebrating their memory.
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Tunnel of Oppression
Monday, April 16th, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday, April 17th, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm & 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Wednesday, April 18th, 11 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, April 19th, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm & 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Locatelli Activity Center, Gathering Hall
Please join us for the 5th Annual Tunnel of Oppression, “Expressions of Oppression in Our World”. Tunnel of Oppression is an interactive program that highlights contemporary issues of oppression in its various forms. The program is designed to introduce participants to the concepts of oppression, privilege, and power as well as educate and challenge them to think more deeply about related issues. Visit http://www.scu.edu/cml/programs/tunnel.cfm for additional information. For questions and guided tours by trained facilitators, please contact Amber Larkin at alarkin@scu.edu .
Co-sponsored by Center for Student Leadership and the Office for Multicultural Learning.
UNITY at 20 Reception
April 19th
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Multicultural Reading Area, University Library, 2nd flr
Come celebrate UNITY Residential Learning Community's Twentieth Anniversary! Past and current Unity residents will speak on their experience. Refreshments will be served!
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Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide
Tuesday, May 1st 2012
4:00 pm
St. Clare Room (University Library)
Join us for a panel/discussion featuring professors Linda Alepin, Director of the Global Women's Leadership network, Sharmila Lodhia (Women and Gender Studies Program) and Craig Stevens, Director of the Public Health Program.
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“Vincent Who?” Screening, Essay Contest and Discussion with Director Curtis Chin
“Vincent Who?” captures a catalyst moment in U.S. history that forged the pan-Asian American identity and civil rights movement. In 1982, when anti-Japanese sentiment was high due to massive layoffs in the U.S. automotive industry, two white autoworkers crossed paths with Vincent Chin, a Chinese-American man, who was celebrating his bachelor party in a Detroit bar. They berated him for taking their jobs and after following him out, beat him to death. They were set free with a $3,000 fine and no jail time. This is a “film about the murder that awakened and ignited the Asian American civil rights movement”.
Screenings
Film Screenings will be in the University Library as follows:
We are offering multiple screenings of the film, “Vincent Who?”
Monday, April 23rd 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm, University Library, Screening Room A
Tuesday, April 24th 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm, University Library, Screening Room B
Wednesday, April 25th 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm, University Library, Screening Room C
Thursday, April 26th 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm, University Library, Screening Room A
“Vincent Who?” Legacies Essay Contest
Friday, May 4th due date
Write a brief, 250-word letter to your older self. Describe some aspect of your own multicultural legacy that deserves to be treasured, and how you wish to help pass it on to others. Some examples include a catalyst moment, a community hero, or a cultural story or practice. Submit the double-spaced essay, with name at the top, to Mary Ho at mdho@scu.edu. Winners share a spot on the stage with director Curtis Chin and a $50 prize. Contest is only for students.
Discussion with Director Curtis Chin
Wednesday, May 9th
5:30 pm -7:00 pm
Williman Room, Benson Center
Please join us for a discussion with Vincent Chin, director of the film, “Vincent Who?”. The student essay contest winner will also read their winning essay. Light refreshment will be served.
For questions, please contact Mary Ho at mdho@scu.edu
Co-sponsored by the Office for Multicultural Learning, Communication Department, Hub Writing Center and Ethnic Studies program.
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Localizing Green Equity and Climate Justice Policies in Municipal Jobs Programs
Thursday, May 17th 2012
4:00 - 5:00 pm pm
Wiegand Room, Arts and Science
The Green For All (GFA) movement was initiated by activist and policy makers to give special attention to the intersection of pollution reduction policies, economic development, and anti-poverty initiatives in communities with chronic unemployment and underemployment. GFA activists insist that pollution reduction policies and emerging opportunities in the clean energy economy should be anchored in racial equity and an economic inclusive agenda that provides employment opportunities for residents of economically distressed communities. Dr. Franklin’s lecture examines green job initiatives in more than 80 municipalities.
Please RSVP by May 10th to ethn@scu.edu
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Define American: Undocumented Immigration and the Future of the Country
Thursday, May 17th 2012
7:00 pm
Wiegand Center, Arts and Science
Jose Antonio Vargas, an award-winning multimedia journalist, is the founder of Define American, a new campaign that seeks to elevate the conversation around immigration.
He's been a journalist for over a decade, writing for some of the most prestigious news organizations in the country. Most recently, he was a senior contributing editor at the Huffington Post, where he launched the Technology and College sections. Prior to that, he covered tech and video game culture, HIV/AIDS, and the 2008 presidential campaign for the Washington Post, and was part of the team that won a Pulitzer Prize for covering the 2007 massacre at Virginia Tech. In 2007, the daily journal Politico named him one of the 50 Politicos To Watch.
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