October 1, 2007TABLE OF CONTENTS
III. Internships and Fellowships
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A. NEW MLC Calendar Please visit the new MLC Calendar! (click here) To include your event, please email the MLC (multiculturalcenter@fullerton.edu). B. PRIDELIST Sign Ups The CSUF Multicultural Leadership Center’s Lavender Working Group invites you to make a difference by participating in the annual CSUF PRIDELIST in honor of National Coming Out Day. The PRIDELIST will display the names of students, faculty, staff, families, and friends who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or allies of the LGBT community. The Daily Titan will run a half page copy of the PRIDELIST on October 11, 2007 to kick off National Coming Out Day 2007. Our goal is to visibly support the CSUF LGBT community by having your name represent those who are committed to creating an environment that is safe and respectful for all members of our campus. The ad will read as follows:In honor of National Coming Out Day:
To sign up, please stop by TSU 234 to pick up a consent form. Or email multiculturalcenter@fullerton.edu. Deadline is October 1st. C. Latino Artwork Exhibit Latino Artwork Exhibit Tuesday, October 2nd Mesa Cooperativa of CSUF For more information, please contact Linda Vasquez at mesa_cooperativa_csuf@yahoo.com .
D. Desserts & Dialogue: Common Portrayals of Asian Americans in the Media Desserts & Dialogue Asian American Track presents: Common Portrayals of Asian Americans in the Media Tuesday, October 2nd FREE Desserts! For more information, please contact the MLC.
E. La Otra Conquista Celebrate Chicano/Latino Heritage Month 2007 La Otra Conquista Wednesday, October 3rd For more information, please contact Mesa Cooperativa F. What is a Hispanic Serving Institution? Did you know that Cal State Fullerton is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)? Join Mesa Cooperativa as it asks: What is a Hispanic Serving Institution? Thursday, October 4th For more information, please contact Mesa Cooperativa G. Vietnamese International Bridging Expo Vietnamese International Bridging Expo Gala Four exemplary Fullerton icons will be recognized for their contributions to the community: http://www.vibexpo.com/j/content/view/29/48/ Expo This exposition aims to immerse participants in Vietnamese culture in its many aspects. Students are invited to participate through volunteering or competing in games such as an eating contest hosted by Pholicious. There will be free exhibits, fashion show, and live music. For additional information, please visit www.vibexpo.com H. SafeSpace Fall 2007 Trainings SafeSpace Fall 2007 Trainings CSUF's SafeSpace Program is an opportunity for faculty and staff to become more familiar with issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, as well as resources available to serve this community. Following completion of the two-part training program, faculty and staff will have a better understanding from the student perspective as well as existing research on lgbt community issues. All SafeSpace Allies will also receive a certificate of completion and Safe Space Tuffy Decal to display in their offices. Complete our two-part training and be a member of CSUF's new SafeSpace. Complete one training in each part to receive your SafeSpace Tuffy Decal. Trainings do not have to be completed in order. Please RSVP to the MLC by email. SafeSpace Overview (pick one) SafeSpace LGBT 101 (pick one) I. Diversity Leadership Program - EMBRACE Sign-Ups Are you interested in diversity and multicultural issues? Do you want to improve your communication and leadership skills? EMBRACE (Educating Myself for Better Racial Awareness and Cultural Enrichment) is a program offered through the Multicultural Leadership Center (MLC) and the Student Leadership Institute (SLI) that will help you improve these skills and help you better understand issues involved with diversity and multiculturalism. The program consists of six interactive workshops. Workshops are offered on
Workshops begin on Thursday, October 18th and Friday, October 19th. To apply or for more information contact the MLC at: (714) 287-7366 or e-mail: Multiculturalcenter@fullerton.edu A. 6th Annual Pacific Islander Education Conference National Pacific Islander Educator Network and 6th Annual Pacific Islander Education Conference Saturday, November 17th Paramount High School Awards Luncheon and Entertainment: 12:00-3:00 p.m. Workshops: Financial Aid, College & Career Information, Innovative Teaching Strategies, Higher Education Forum with Miget Bevacqua, Ukelele Classes with Uncle Henry Kamae (Bring Your Uke) Arts, Crafts & Dance for children and all ages Keynote Speaker: Dr. Maenette Benham , Michigan State University Keynote Speaker: Saitia Fa'aifo, “Dr. Aloha” Author “The Riches of Respect” "Uniting the resources of the village to strengthen families, the community, and educational excellence." To Register: NPIEN President, Bianca L arson or Dr. Victor Thompson Executive Director, 562-496-2319 npien.mail@verizon.net
B. Butterflies for Uganda: Memories of a Child Soldier Greenway Arts Alliance presents Butterflies of Uganda: Memories of a Child Soldier A play based on actual accounts. Written by: Darrin Dahms and Soenke Weiss Directed by: Darin Dahms September 8 – October 13, 2007 Saturday Afternoon Symposium Series 4:30 – 6 pm Discussions featuring topics addressed in the play followed by “Dinner between the Shows”. Enjoy Dinner Deals featuring LA's Best Ugandan, Jamaican, Cajun, Haitian and Soul Foods. Tickets $15 - $25 www.greenwayarts.org or 323-655-7679 ext. 100 Greenway Court Theatre III. Internships and Fellowships
A. Vietnamese International Bridging Expo Scholarships California State University , Fullerton is pleased to offer FIVE SCHOLARSHIPS ( each at least $1000 ) to students as part of the Vietnamese International Bridging Expo. Please see below for details on the scholarship application and the Expo. Scholarships Applications may found online: http://www.vibexpo.com/j/images/scholarshipnextgoldenidea.pdf Deadline for scholarship applications is Monday, October 1st .
For more information, stop by the Multicultural Leadership Center in the Titan Student Union, Room 234 or call (657) 278-7366 or email at multiculturalcenter@fullerton.edu Updated on 10/1/07 |
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