Fall Weekly Programs
The IC offers weekly programs in collaboration with the diversity student organizations. The primary objective is to encourage SMC community members from various backgrounds to come together to learn about each others’ cultural differences and appreciate the added value that diversity brings to education. Weekly programs often emphasize social justice and highlight guest speakers, performers, artists, films, cultural celebrations, expert panels, student dialogues, and much more.
Thurs, 9/10 • 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Black Alumni Chapter Meet & Greet Mentors in the Making
Looking for mentors to help guide you through the college experience and beyond? Connect with SMC alumni willing to offer their support and words of wisdom by sharing their experiences navigating the college terrain as underrepresented students.
Mon, 9/21 • 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Race, Class, & Transgender Politics
Dean Spade, Assistant Professor of Law at Seattle University, founded the Sylvia Rivera Law Project, a non-profit law collective that
provides free legal services to transgender, intersex, and gender non-conforming people who are low-income and/or people of color.
Wed, 9/23 • 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Diversity Abroad: Leveling the Global Playing Field
Andrew Gordon founded Diversity Abroad to ensure that students from diverse economic, educational, ethnic, and social
backgrounds are aware, have equal access to, and take advantage of study abroad opportunities.
Tues, 9/29 • 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • LeFevre Theater
The Color of Fear with Director Lee Mun Wah
This insightful, groundbreaking documentary depicts the state of race relations in America as seen through the eyes of eight North American men of Asian, European, Latino, and African descent. Director Lee Mun Wah facilitates the post-screening dialogue.
Thurs, 10/1 • 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Losing APA Voices in American Media
Recently, Asian Week closed down its print edition after almost three decades as the pan-Asian voice of the Bay Area, leaving a
growing hole in the coverage of Asian Americans in a city that is one-third Asian. Vivian Po from New American Media offers her
perspective from within the industry about this alarming decline.
Sat, 10/3 Depart @ 9:15 a.m. - Sun, 10/4 Return @ 5:00 p.m.
Diversity Retreat • Angela Center in Santa Rosa
IC Student Interns and diversity club representatives spend the weekend at the Angela Center in Santa Rosa to participate in lively discussions about diversity at SMC and the role of the newly established Diversity Org. Council (DOC).
Thurs, 10/8 • 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Empowering Young Women in Crisis
The Center for Young Women’s Development was founded in 1993 by a coalition of service providers working with young and adult women in the juvenile and criminal justice systems. Executive Director Marlene Sanchez presents the CYWD’s vision of a world in which culturally diverse young women in crisis are supported to create positive change in their lives and within their communities.
Tues, 10/13 • 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Diversity in the Kingdom of God: A Dialogue on Race & Ethnicity
According to the Catholic tradition, discrimination is alien to the mind of Jesus Christ. However, religions and philosophies can often seem to set up boundaries by espousing non-negotiable truths. Integral Professor Br. Donald Mansir facilitates a discussion on how religion and philosophy can bring people together rather than be divisive.
Wed, 10/21: • 12:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. • Location has moved to Hagerty Lounge
Safe Zone Workshop
IC Coordinator Maria Capitelli facilitates this initial workshop to help audience participants become sensitive and well-informed allies to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI) community. Follow up conversations will be scheduled later in the semester.
Thurs, 10/22 • 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Iron Wall Documentary & Faculty/Staff Panel
This eye-opening documentary examines Israel’s colonization policy and its impact on the Palestinian people. Panelists include
Politics Professor Hisham Ahmed, Integral Professor Br. Kenneth Cardwell, and Director of the Center for International Programs Mary (Susie) Miller-Reid.
Wed, 10/28 • 12:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.
I’s Through the Looking Glass
Facilitated by SMC lecturers Rashaan Meneses and Tony Watkins as well as Vice President of Coastline Community College Vangie Meneses, this forum/workshop provides the SMC community an opportunity to explore and discuss issues concerning identity and culture.
Thurs, 10/29 • 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Day of the Dead Presentation / Arts & Crafts
Artist Luis Vasquez-Gomez presents on the history and cultural significance of Dia de los Muertos, including a documentary, his
artwork from previous celebrations, and building an altar with the participants.
Thurs, 11/5 • 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. • Hagerty Lounge
Italian Americans & Immigrant Experiences
When Italians came to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th century, they were stereotyped as lazy and violent people. They faced rampant anti-immigrant sentiment that escalated to mob attacks on Italians and the lynching of more than 20 Italians in the 1890s. Later waves of Italian immigrants faced different challenges as they sought to create their lives in a new country.
Find out more about the immigrant experiences of the first Italian Americans.
Fri, 11/20 • 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. • Walnut Creek Marriott
Diversity Dance
Treat yourself to a semi-formal evening off campus by dining and dancing the night away.
Tues, 12/2 • 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Women Living with HIV in Honor of World AIDS Day
Listen to a panel of courageous women as they share their personal stories about living with this life threatening disease.
