March 18-22, 2024

Monday

Dreams Encouraged: The Nations Very First Transformative Housing Initiative for Formerly Incarcerated People
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
PLN-130

Hosted by Project Rebound & the Office of the Provost

The John Irwin House (JIH) took a qualitative approach to create a conversation on how the nation's first transformative housing initiative for formerly incarcerated people seeking higher education is closing the gap by using education for healing, redemption, and personal and professional growth. Sergio Torres, M.S., guided the current residents of the JIH to create a list of questions that reflect this year's themes of social justice and restorative practices. The eight residents were split up into pairs and asked to make 3-5 questions about how the JIH is helping them achieve living securely compared to those that are subject to insecurity, the distances that exist between the inside and outside, and the gap between higher education in prison and higher education outside of prison. The top questions that reflect this year's theme were picked anonymously without the residents knowing. The residents were interviewed individually, and Sergio transcribed and coded each interview. The data that was found by taking a qualitative approach will be our guiding talking points for our reflective panel style conversation, directed by Sergio, that will allow the JIH residents to share about how they use higher education to access resources, build a career, and live and heal in a safe transformative community.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 101

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
CP-730

Facilitators:
Grace Gutierrez, Strategic Initiative Specialist, DIEP
Brian Walkley, Graduate Assistant, DIEP
We hear the terms diversity, inclusion, and equity used all the time. Sometimes these terms are used interchangeably. The purpose of this training is to provide shared language on what these terms mean and how you can put them into action as a member of the Titan Family to better our community. This class will also introduce the concept of privilege groups and how it might impact individual experiences on campus.
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Inclusive Customer Service

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
via Zoom

Facilitator:
Leanna Jasek-Rysdahl, Resolution Education Manager, DIEP
The way we interact with our customers goes a long way in creating a safe and inclusive environment. This training will discuss ways to engage our community members with your services to be safer and more welcoming to all. Participants will discuss how different cultural norms affect customer service and how to best engage with different cultural norms while still providing quality service.
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Gender & Pronoun Use
1:00 - 2:00 pm
via Zoom

Facilitators:
Grace Gutierrez, Strategic Initiative Specialist, DIEP
Brian Walkley, Graduate Assistant, DIEP
This training will provide foundation information on gender, gender identity, and biological sex and highlight the difference between gender identity and sexual orientation. The training will provide best practices on how to incorporate pronoun usage in your day to day work and interactions that help foster a space for inclusivity and learning.
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Restorative Justice 101
1:00 - 2:00 pm
CP-207

Facilitator:
Leanna Jasek-Rysdahl, Resolution Education Manager, DIEP
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Interfaith Leadership for CSUF managers and executives
2:00 - 3:00 pm
via Zoom

Hosted by Interfaith America
The Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Programs is proud to sponsor two Interfaith Leadership trainings for CSUF managers and executives. These virtual trainings will be led by Interfaith America, a leader in cultivating the skills of religious literacy and bridge-building through interfaith dialogue. Interfaith America is aware of the importance religion plays in our society and is dedicated to holding pluralism as a core value of our democracy. Through these trainings CSUF will be introduced to the ways in which we as a campus can engage the religious diversity that exists to further promote equity and inclusion. Participants are welcome to attend one or both sessions. Contact  jmoss@fullerton.edu  with any questions.
Interfaith Leadership - March 18, 2:00-3:30 pm
Interfaith Leadership - March 22, 10:00-11:30 am

Mental Health Among the Asian Communities
5:00 - 6:00 pm
TSU Alvarado AB

Facilitator:
Dr. Phoenix Van Wagoner, Assistant Professor of Mangement, College of Business and Economics
The workshop hopes to break the stigma against mental health among the Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese American communities. The workshop will consist of personal anecdotes and mythbusting trivia activities.

Genocide in Gaza
7:00 - 8:00 pm
TSU Alvarado AB

Hosted by the Students for Justice in Palestine
We will be showing a film that truly depicts the ongoing genocide that is taking place in Gaza.

 

Tuesday

Movie Showing: Ukraine International Airline Tragedy
10:00 - 11:00 am
TSU Alvarado AB

Hosted by Iran Student Association at CSUF
We will be hosting a movie showing a facilitating a discussion on the Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 tragedy of 2020. The movie highlights the historical event and the political and social justice issues associated with it. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 200
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
via Zoom

Facilitator:
Saby Labor, Learning Programs Manager, DIEP
This course is a follow-up to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 101. Join us in an engaging and thought-provoking session as we delve into the concept of intersectionality – a lens through which we examine the complex interplay of social identities within the frameworks of systemic power, privilege, and oppression. This session aims to empower participants with a deeper understanding of how various aspects of their identities intersect and influence their experiences in society.
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Campus Climate Survey Open Forum
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Laurel MPR

The Commission on Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (CEISJ) invites you to participate in our upcoming engagement events as we work towards creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus community. Participate in open discussions where we will gather input, feedback, and ideas from the campus community to inform the development of our DEI Action Plan. Register now to secure your spot and contribute to the advancement of equity, inclusion, and social justice initiatives at Cal State Fullerton. Let's work together to create positive change! For more information on the CEISJ, visit our webpage. 
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Mental health awareness in south asian communities 
4:00 - 5:00 pm
TSU Alvarado AB

Hosted by PSA
The session is about mental health in south Asian countries. Additionally how it is effecting people’s mental health. 

Wednesday

Amplified Common Listen Program - What does it mean to be good?
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
O’Brien room (SGMH 3230)

Hosted by DIEP
Amplified is a proactive dialogue series that harnesses the power of community through podcasts. Each month, a highlighted podcast will be chosen for the campus community to listen and come together for dialogue. Join Amplified dialogues to explore, learn, and contribute to a more equitable and inclusive campus environment! 
There will be free food and limited swag for attendees.
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Activating Your Leadership With Values
1:00 - 2:00 pm
CP-730

Facilitator:
Philip Vasquez, Director, DIEP

This workshop is intended to allow participants to explore how their personal values impact their ability to lead others and manage their work.

Are you interested in learning how your individual values exist with the values of CSUF and how their interactions impact your leadership skills as a member of the Titan staff? This workshop is for you. Come join us to get more experience understanding leadership and participate in a values assessment that will provide you with the tools to be a successful leader. 
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Low College Enrollments of Chicanos In Universities

1:00 - 2:00 pm

TSU Tuffree AB

Hosted by M.E.Ch.A. de CSUF

We will be interacting, informing, and building community amongst our peers. The purpose of this event is to understand the challenges and barriers that Chicanx/Latinx students face in higher education. 

Engineering Social Justice - Student Competition 

1:00 - 5:00 pm

TSU Pavilion A

This event is sponsored by the Scott-Jewett Fund for Innovation and Student Success and So-Cal Edison
Facilitators:
Kristijan Kolozvari, Associate Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Garett Struckhoff, Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Paul Salvador Inventado, Associate Professor in Computer Science

Student competition titled "Engineering Social Justice" will gather students, faculty, and staff, as well as broader community of Orange County, in a dynamic and interactive half-day event. Teams of Engineering and Computer Science students will present their creative engineering solutions to contemporary social justice issues to a panel of diverse judges and the audience. Winning teams will receive sizable funds that could be used towards further development and implementation of their ideas. To learn more please visit the  Engineering Social Justice website .

Gratitude & Grounds Gathering 
1:00 pm
Juniper 150 Meeting Room in Housing 

Hosted by Housing & Residential Engagement

Appreciation as a powerful tool to make everyone's work be seen: Whether big or small, seen or unseen, everyone's work adds to your college experience, research has shown that folks who feel unseen, underappreciated or undervalued experience negative physiological effects on the brain and body. Join us for coffee bar with our facilities staff and a conversation on how appreciation goes a long way on making everyone's work shine.

Jeepney Phase Out in the Philippines
2:00 - 3:00 pm
TSU Tuffree AB

Hosted by the Pilipinx American Student Association
Currently, the Philippine government is trying to institute new regulations regarding Jeepneys, a small bus that everyday citizens both drive and take to go from home to work. With this phaseout, this not only harms the Jeepney drivers, who would be forced to drive new regulated cars (and pay it all out of pocket!), this will lead to the monopolization of Jeepneys overall, harming citizens while lining the pockets of the rich who are putting these programs on.

Mass Incarceration of Minorities 
4:00 - 5:00 pm
TSU Tuffree AB

Hosted by Sister Talk & APAC
We would discuss how majority of those incarcerated are minorities. To explain this, Sister talk will present a video, while APAC will present a mini lesson explaining the statistics behind the incarceration. 

Health and Human Services Disparities 

6:00 - 7:00 pm

TSU Tuffree AB

Hosted by Ballet Folklorico de CSUF

We hope to highlight common health and social disparities noticed and experience people in the Latinx community. For many of us, it may be personal experiences, and for others it’s important to be aware of these issues. 

CSUF Asian Pacific Islander and South Asian Psychological Association Research and Intern Opportunities Panel

6:30 -7:45 pm

H226

The CSUF Asian Pacific Islander and South Asian Psychological Association (CAPISAPA) will host guests from different summer internship and research programs who will share about how students of color can get involved in health and mental health work in the community, workforce and research opportunities. Our club seeks to support student interest and advocacy in Asian American Psychology. Light refreshments will be available.
For more info please email Susan Shimazu at sshimazu@fullerton.edu.

Thursday

Campus Climate Survey Open Forum
9:00 - 11:00 am
via Zoom

The Commission on Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (CEISJ) invites you to participate in our upcoming engagement events as we work towards creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus community. Participate in open discussions where we will gather input, feedback, and ideas from the campus community to inform the development of our DEI Action Plan. Register now to secure your spot and contribute to the advancement of equity, inclusion, and social justice initiatives at Cal State Fullerton. Let's work together to create positive change! For more information on the CEISJ, visit our webpage. 
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Disability Rights Movement: How it Benefits Everyone

10:30 am

via Zoom

Facilitator:

Jonni Taylor, Accessibility Consultant, Information Technology

The Disability Rights Movement has been responsible for the passage of many reforms and laws in this country, many of which we take for granted today.  This session aims to show how far we have come and how far we have left to go.  We will also highlight advancements and technology we all use that was originally developed to help people with disabilities. 

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Exploitation of Minors in the Korean Industry
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
TSU Tuffree AB

Hosted by K-Pop Club
The discussion on child exploitation in the korean industry along with the effects. There is also discussion on what is being done and the process of become an artist or actor in the industry.

A Conversation on Islamophobia: Post 9/11 Impacts 
12:00 - 1:00 pm
TSU Tuffree AB

Hosted by the Muslim Student Association
This presentation will discuss briefly the roots of Islamophobia and how it affects second-generation Muslims brought up after 9/11 today. The presentation will discuss how Islamophobia exists in media, movies, and many more areas that are often overlooked. The impact of Islamophobia will also be talked about. 

Narratives of Asian Hate

1:00 - 2:30 pm

Asian Pacific American Resource Center (APARC), PLS-180

The Asian Pacific American Resource Center (APARC) is hosting a workshop to create a space for open dialogue around common narratives of hate and model minority in the Asian American Pacific Islander South Asian American (APISAA) community. We will cover topics such as Yellow Peril, Historical Exclusion, Effects on Different Ethnic Communities, Mental Health Ramifications, Intersectionality, and the Racialization of APISAA communities.

Emotional Intelligence in Cross-Cultural Interactions
1:30 - 2:30 pm
via Zoom

Facilitator:
Cecil Chik, Assistant Vice President, DIEP
Emotional intelligence is the awareness and management of your own emotions and others. This training will provide information on ways to develop emotional intelligence and how it applies to leadership and cross-cultural interactions.
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The Influence of Deafness and Bullying
2:00 - 3:00 pm
TSU Tuffree AB

Hosted by Japanese Anime Club
We will be watching the animated movie ”A Silent Voice” that deals with the struggles and difficulties of being deaf and bullied. An emphatic movie on how these issues influence people’s lives.

The Wilmington N.C. 1898 Massacre-The Unknown Insurrection 

2:00 - 3:30 pm

via Zoom

Facilitator:

Gwendolyn Alexis, Lecturer, African American Studies

Most have heard of Black Wall St. The Wilmington NC Massacre is a time in history when a successful insurrection took place. 

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HaU X LBSA: Breaking Borders
3:00 - 4:00 pm
TSU Alvarado AB

Hosted by the Latino Business Student Association & Hermanas Unidas de CSUF
We plan to show a short film about immigration. Along side a worksheet covering important details about the workshop. We plan to also present an informative power point. 

Beyond the Conversation with Diane Guerrero
6:00 pm
TSU Pavilions

Hosted by ASI, DIEP, and the Division of Student Affairs

Queer Prom

6:00 - 9:00 pm

Laurel MPR

Hosted by the Losquadro-Keller LGBTQ Resource Center

Step into a world of radiant celebration at this year's Queer Prom, where the theme is GLOW! Get ready to shine and sparkle as we embrace the brilliance of LGBTQ diversity and individuality under the dazzling lights.

Friday

Interfaith Leadership for CSUF managers and executives
10:00 - 11:30 am
via Zoom

Hosted by Interfaith America
The Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Programs is proud to sponsor two Interfaith Leadership trainings for CSUF managers and executives. These virtual trainings will be led by Interfaith America, a leader in cultivating the skills of religious literacy and bridge-building through interfaith dialogue. Interfaith America is aware of the importance religion plays in our society and is dedicated to holding pluralism as a core value of our democracy. Through these trainings CSUF will be introduced to the ways in which we as a campus can engage the religious diversity that exists to further promote equity and inclusion. Participants are welcome to attend one or both sessions. Contact  jmoss@fullerton.edu  with any questions.
Interfaith Leadership - March 18, 2:00-3:30 pm
Interfaith Leadership - March 22, 10:00-11:30 am

Social Justice Scholarships in DC: Health and Human Services in the Federal Government
12:00 pm
via Zoom

Hosted by HHS/Washington, DC Scholars Program/Residential Faculty

Join faculty member, Dr. Kathryn Buechel and Scott Jewett DC Scholar, Jasmine Lars, and HHS staff in learning about CSUF's impact in Washington, DC this spring 2024. Dr. Buechel will discuss the DC Scholars program and our upcoming program and scholarship application for Summer 2024 and Spring 2025 for students pursuing work in social justice in Washington, D.C.  

Learn from Jasmine about her internship this semester in The Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships center in Health and Human Services. Jasmine will share about her work supporting HHS including maternal health rates, Young Adult Interfaith and Mental Health Collaborative, and her work leading a journey to nurture dialog and a shared awareness between diverse communities, and foster conversations that address the extreme forms of prejudice, violence and all forms of hatred each group face particularly religious groups.  

We invite you to be a part of this conversation on Friday, March 22 at 3pm ET/12pm PT on Zoom.
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