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October 1, 2007

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. On-Campus

A. NEW *MLC Calendar*
B. PRIDELIST Sign Up - Deadline Oct. 1st
C. Latino Artwork Exhibit - Tues., Oct. 2nd, 11 am - 1 pm @ Quad
D. Desserts & Dialogue: Common Portrayals of Asian Americans in the Media - Tues., Oct. 2nd, 4 pm @ TSU 234
E. La Otra Conquista (Film Screening) - Wed., Oct. 3rd, 7 pm @ CRC PLS-171
F. What is a Hispanic Serving Institution? - Thurs., Oct. 4th, 3:50 pm - 5 pm @ TSU Alvarado AB
G. Vietnamese International Bridging Expo
H. SafeSpace Fall 2007 Trainings
I. Diversity Leadership Program - EMBRACE Sign-Ups

II. Community

A. 6th Annual Pacific Islander Education Conference - Sat., Nov. 17th, 8 am @ Paramount
B. Butterflies of Uganda: Memories of a Child Soldier - Sept. 8th - Oct. 13th @ Los Angeles Greenway Court Theater

III. Internships and Fellowships

A.

IV. Scholarships

A. Vietnamese International Bridging Expo Scholarships

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I.          ON-CAMPUS

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:

  • We support the basic civil rights of all human beings to love whom they may and to live with dignity, respect and pride.
  • We are your students, alumni, professors, staff, co-workers, families, and friends.
  • We wish to publicly acknowledge and celebrate the CSUF Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community.
  • Together we affirm our commitment to creating an environment that is safe and respectful for all members of our campus.

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
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Central Quad

Mesa Cooperativa of CSUF
is looking for artists to display their artwork relating to Latino heritage for the
Chicano/Latino Heritage Month.

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
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
TSU 234

FREE Desserts!

For more information, please contact the MLC.

 

E. La Otra Conquista

Celebrate Chicano/Latino Heritage Month 2007

La Otra Conquista
(Film Screening)

Wednesday, October 3rd
7:00 pm
Chicano Resource Center
PLS - 171

For more information, please contact Mesa Cooperativa
mesa_cooperativa_csuf@yahoo.com

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
3:50 pm - 5:00 pm
TSU Alvarado AB

For more information, please contact Mesa Cooperativa
mesa_cooperativa_csuf@yahoo.com

G. Vietnamese International Bridging Expo

Vietnamese International Bridging Expo

Gala
Thursday, October 11th

Four exemplary Fullerton icons will be recognized for their contributions to the community: http://www.vibexpo.com/j/content/view/29/48/

Expo
Friday, October 12th – Saturday, October 13th, 11 am – 5 pm

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)
Friday, October 5th, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm @ TSU Legislative Chambers
Tuesday, November 6th, 9:30 am - 11:30 am @ TSU Gabrielino

SafeSpace LGBT 101 (pick one)
Wednesday, October 3rd, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm @ Gilman AB
Thursday, November 15th, 9:30 am - 11:00 am @ Bradford AB

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

  • Thursdays, 5 pm – 7 pm OR
  • Fridays, 1 pm – 3 pm.

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

II. COMMUNITY

A. 6th Annual Pacific Islander Education Conference

National Pacific Islander Educator Network and
Paramount High School Pacific Islander Club

6th Annual Pacific Islander Education Conference

Saturday, November 17th
8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Paramount High School
14429 S. Downey Ave.
Paramount , CA 90723

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

www.npien.com

 

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
Thursdays – Saturdays 8 pm

Saturday Afternoon Symposium Series 4:30 – 6 pm
(Oct. 6th )

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
544 North Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles , CA 90036

III. Internships and Fellowships

 

IV. Scholarships

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 .

 

 

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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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