2007 - 2008 Events
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Dr. Leslie Feinberg Lecture
Lecture 4:45 PM - 6:00PM
Book Signing 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Co-sponsored by the Office for Multicultural Learning/Office of the Provost, the LGBTQ Allies Network, the Office of Student Life, the Women's and Gender Studies Program, present Leslie Feinberg, author of Stone Butch Blues and Drag King Dreams.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Multicultural Welcome Dinner and Dessert Reception
CA Mission Room, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Shapell Patio, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
This annual celebration welcomes first-year and transfer students of color to Santa Clara University. This event is a great opportunity for you to meet current students, faculty and staff to find out more information about cultural programs, activities, and resources on campus. A first year experience will also be shared by an SCU sophomore taking a "Look Back".
Sponsored by the Office for Multicultural Learning/Office of the Provost.
By invitation only.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Women of Color Network
Benson Parlors
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Sponsored by the Office for Multicultural Learning/Office of the Provost, and Women's and Gender Studies Program.
Monday, October 15, 2007
OML Faculty and Staff Workshop: Race and Ethnicity and The Challenge of White Privilege
Wiegand Room
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Co-sponsored by the Office for Multicultural Learning/Office of the Provost, and the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
Monday, October 15, 2007
OML/Ethics Event
Daly Science 206
4:00 PM - 5:30PM
Tim Wise: Profit and Loss: White Privilege and its Consequences for Racial Equity & Justice.
Lecture co-sponsored by the Office for Multicultural Learning/Office of the Provost, and the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Native Hubs: Culture, Community, and Belonging in Silicon Valley and Beyond
Casa Italiana Commons
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Co-sponsored by American Studies Group, English Dept., Ethnic Studies Program, James Irvine Foundation funded, Unity RLC, and California Legacy.
Professor Renya Ramirez, American Studies, UC-Santa Cruz, is the author of a recent book with the same title as her talk, published by Duke University Press. She is a member of the Winnebago tribe (Nebraska) and grew up in Palo Alto (CA).
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Pan-Asian Family Night
Benson Center Parlors DE
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Co-sponsored by the Office for Multicultural Learning/Office of the Provost, and the Department of Undergraduate Admission.
By invitation only
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Mexican American Community Builders: Struggle for Social JusticeWilliman Room
3:30 PM - 5:00PM
Panelists:
Blanca Alvarado - Bianca has served as a member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor since 1996, an elective position representing District Two. She began her political career in 1980 when she was elected to the San Jose City Council to represent the Fifth District, East San Jose. She is one of the most influential political figures in San Jose.
Rigo Chacon - Rigo served for over 29 years as the South Bay Bureau Chief for KGO TV, Channel 7. He is a three-time Emmy Award winner and recipient of the Governer's Lifetime Achievement Award, and the founder of Abrazos and Books Program, which raises scholarships funds for deserving students.
Sister Gloria Loya, PBVM - Sister Loya teaches theology at the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley's Graduate Theological Union. In the 1980's, Sister Loya served as co-director of El Centro Pastoral and worked to develop Hispanic Catholic leadership in parishes throughout the diocese of San Jose.
Co-sponsored by the Office for Multicultural Learning/Office of the Provost, Ethnic Studies Program, History Dept., Political Science Dept., Dept. of Modern Languages, Sociology Dept., Women's and Gender Studies Program, and Unity Residential Learning Community.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Sapolsky Q & A
Daly Science
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Co-sponsored by the Office for Multicultural Learning/Office of the Provost, and the Provost's Council on Diversity, Multicultural Learning and Inclusive Excellence.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Jazz has a Dream: Anthems of Peace and Social Justice
Recital Hall
7:30 PM
Co-sponsored by the Office for Multicultural Learning/Office of the Provost, the Arts and Sciences Dean's Office, and the Department of Music.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Martin Luther King Jr. Night
Mayer Theatre
7:30 PM
Co-sponsored by the Office for Multicultural Learning/Office of the Provost, and the Provost's Council on Diversity, Multicultural Learning and Inclusive Excellence.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
LGBTQ Allies Network - Laani Kaahumanu
Kennedy Commons
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Co-sponsored by the Office for Multicultural Learning/Office of the Provost, the LGBTQ Allies Network, and the Women's and Gender Studies Program.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Heart of Lady Day: A Tribute to Billie Holiday
Performed by Kim Nalley
Recital Hall
8:00 PM
Co-sponsored by the Office for Multicultural Learning/Office of the Provost, and Igwebuike.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
"I Used the Term Negro And I was Firmly Corrected: African Liberation and Black Power"
Benson Center, Williman Room
4:00 PM -5:00 PM
Sponsored by the Office for Multicultural Learning/Office of the Provost.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
The Mammy Project
Fess Parker Studio Theatre
7:00 PM
Co-sponsored by the Office for Multicultural Learning/Office of the Provost, the Ethnic Studies Program, and the Women's and Gender Studies Program.
Women of Color Network
Pre-performance (to The Mammy project) Reception
Fess Parker Foyer
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Co-sponsored by the Office for Multicultural Learning/Office of the Provost, the Ethnic Studies Program and the Women's and Gender Studies Program.
Monday, April 21, 2008
LGBTQ Allies Network - Student Panel
Williman Room (Benson Center)
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Co-sponsored by the Office for Multicultural Learning/Office of the Provost, the Office of Student Life, and the Women's and Gender Studies Program.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Spanish Language Mass, Fr. Paul Fitzgerald
Mission Church
12:00 noon
Co-sponsored by Latino Faculty Group, Office for Multicultural Learning-Office of the Provost, Anthropology, Catholic Studies, Dean’s Office of the College of Arts & Sciences, Ethnic Studies, History, the Ignatian Center's Bannan Institute, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, MEChA-El Frente, Modern Languages & Literatures, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology, Unity Residential Learning Community.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
"The Spiritual Journey of Cesar Chavez", Professor Mario T. Garcia, History Dept/UC Santa Barbara
Adobe Lodge
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Co-sponsored by Latino Faculty Group, Office for Multicultural Learning-Office of the Provost, Anthropology, Catholic Studies, Dean’s Office of the College of Arts & Sciences, Ethnic Studies, History, the Ignatian Center's Bannan Institute, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, MEChA-El Frente, Modern Languages & Literatures, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology, Unity Residential Learning Community.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
"Remembering Cesar Chavez: Personal Accounts", Professor Francisco Jimenez
Kennedy Commons
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Co-sponsored by Latino Faculty Group, Office for Multicultural Learning-Office of the Provost, Anthropology, Catholic Studies, Dean’s Office of the College of Arts & Sciences, Ethnic Studies, History, the Ignatian Center's Bannan Institute, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, MEChA-El Frente, Modern Languages & Literatures, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology, Unity Residential Learning Community.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Mariachi Music
Mission Gardens
12:00 noon
Co-sponsored by Latino Faculty Group, Office for Multicultural Learning-Office of the Provost, Anthropology, Catholic Studies, Dean’s Office of the College of Arts & Sciences, Ethnic Studies, History, the Ignatian Center's Bannan Institute, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, MEChA-El Frente, Modern Languages & Literatures, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology, Unity Residential Learning Community.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
"The Issues that Matter Most: Women of Color & Election 2008"
Williman Room (Benson Center)
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Co-sponsored by the Office for Multicultural Learning/Office of the Provost, and the Women's and Gender Studies Program.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Film "Fight in the Fields: Cesar Chavez & the Farmworkers Struggle"
Kennedy Commons
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Co-sponsored by Latino Faculty Group, Office for Multicultural Learning-Office of the Provost, Anthropology, Catholic Studies, Dean’s Office of the College of Arts & Sciences, Ethnic Studies, History, the Ignatian Center's Bannan Institute, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, MEChA-El Frente, Modern Languages & Literatures, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology, Unity Residential Learning Community.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Women and Islam: "Head Scarves and Other Expressions of Faith"
Williman Room (Benson Center)
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Cinema & Solidarity: An Evening with Academy Award Winner Chris Tashima
Conversation with Chris Tashima
4:00 - 5:00 PM, St. Clare Room (Learning Commons, Technology Center and Library)
Viewing and Discussion of short films
7:00 - 9:00 PM, Recital Hall
Co-sponsored by Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education, Cyphi, Unity, Office for Multicultural Learning, Japanese Student Association, Multicultural Center, Asian Studies Program, History, and Modern Languages & Literature.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Here and Now Theatre Group
Fess Parker Studio
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM