Santa Clara University

What is Tunnel of Oppression?

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.

Who Should Participate?

Students interested in participating in an interactive program that challenges them to learn about and think critically about topics of oppression, power, and privilege.

What Will You Learn?

By participating in this program, students will be able to gain knowledge of current topics related to oppression, power, and privilege.

How Will You Learn It?

Students participate in this program by walking through a simulated tunnel with stations or booths throughout the path that focus on a different topic. Each station may deliver information or create an experience in various manners that stimulate your mind or even jar your emotions. At the end of the Tunnel of Oppression is the Tunnel of Hope to offer participants opportunities to explore ways to address and improve upon the presented issues of oppression. There are also ways for participants to debrief what they experienced through silent reflection or facilitated discussion.

Have a Tunnel Exhibit

Student organizations and University departments are invited to submit proposals to have an exhibit in the Tunnel of Oppression.

>>> Proposal Form
>>> Information Session Presentation

Schedule

Tunnel of Oppression:
"Expressions of Oppression & Hope in Our World"
Monday, April 16, 11:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday, April 17, 1:00-5:00pm & 7:00-9:00pm
Wednesday, April 18, 11:00am-5:00pm
Thursday, April 19, 1:00-5:00pm & 7:00-9:00pm
@ Locatelli Activity Center, Gathering Hall

Exhibits By

• Core Christian Fellowship
• Every 2 Minutes and 1-in-4
• GASPED
• Interfaith Council
• Multicultural Center (MCC)
• Muslim Student Association
• Office of Sustainability
• Peer Health Educators
• Sociological Student Association
• The Freedom Project: Students Against Human Trafficking
• The Vagina Monologues
• To Write Love on Her Arms

Presented By

Center for Student Leadership
Office for Multicultural Learning

For More Information

Amber Larkin, Marketing Chair
Marissa Minnick, Programming Chair
Leesa Riviere, Logistics Chair
Tedd Vanadilok, Co-Advisor, Center for Student Leadership
Mary Ho, Co-Advisor, Office for Multicultural Learning