Week of Action Events in California

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Stanford University:

Tuesday, February 18th

Voter Registration: Are you primed for action? 11-1:00pm, White Plaza

Stanford University 101: How does the administration work? Noon-1:00pm, 2nd Floor Tressider Union, Oak West Lounge
Stanford University President John Hennessy with recent ASSU President Matt Brewer will give an overview of how the University administration works, its organizational structure and mission, specifically speaking to the way the University views itself as a civic agent. Nadinne Cruz, director of the Haas Center for Public Service, will moderate the discussion. Students are encouraged to come with questions and concerns. Lunch provided.

“Can you make a difference?” Why should we care about political issues? What can we do as students? Examining notions of democratic citizenship and civic engagement. 7:30pm, 2nd Floor Tressider Union, Oak West Lounge
A panel of Stanford instructors will speak to their view of the state of college civic engagement and the complex nature of the young adult “political apathy phenomenon.” In addition to sharing their personal experience of how sociopolitical issues became important to them, each panel member will also address current sociopolitical issues related to their academic expertise. Each speaker will speak for 10-15 minutes. Refreshments served. Panelists include Cynthia Brandt, Al Camarillo, Luis Fraga, and Armin Rosencranz.

Wednesday, February 19th

Voter Registration: Are you primed for action? 11-1:00pm, White Plaza

Focus on Race and Affirmative Action
Harnessing the interest and applicability of the University of Michigan affirmative action case currently at the Supreme Court, we bring focus and attention to the implications of affirmative action today on students.

Noon-1pm, White Plaza
Come listen to the Students of Color Coalition report back on their meetings with University administrators regarding Affirmative Action policy. Raise your voice!

7:15pm, 2nd Floor Tressider Union, Oak West Lounge
Shannon Reeves, president of the Oakland California NAACP and founder, chairman, and CEO of Freedom Fund, Inc.

8:30pm, 2nd Floor Tressider Union, Oak West Lounge
Omali Yeshitela, chairman of the Florida Alliance for Peace and Social Justice and founder and chairman of the African Peoples Socialist Party. Refreshments provided.

9:30pm (or immediately after 7:30 event), 2nd Floor Tressider Union
A “Graffiti” Wall for reflection after the event. People will be encouraged to share their emotions and personal connections with the issue through this medium, which will be displayed in White Plaza afterwards.

Thursday, February 20th

Voter Registration: Are you primed for action? 11-1:00pm, White Plaza

Make an impact at the international level 11:00-1:00pm, White Plaza. Lunch provided.
Letter writing with Amnesty International

Civic Dialogue with students of Oklahoma State University (invitation only) 1:00-3:00pm, Wallenberg Hall, Building 160, Room 120
10-15 students will have the opportunity to engage in a video conference with students at OSU about the nature of political apathy, civic engagement, and citizenship and how college prepares us to be members of society. What are campus hindrances to the development of a civic identity? What are suggestions for administrative change? The dialogue will be moderated by Summer Stowe of Oklahoma State University.

Learn and become engaged in our local community Reality Check Tours, E.P.A. 101. 3:15-5:15pm, meet at the Haas Center for Public Service
Learn about the community we are so close to and what we can do to take strides toward meaningful impact on this student-led tour. Get ready for a wake-up call. Please RSVP to scchan@stanford.edu.

Movie Screening 7:30pm, History Corner, Room 02
Heeding the response of campus polls, we will air a video that speaks to the spirit of civic engagement, of service, leadership, and justice.

California State University, Fresno (Contact: Panda8@aol.com):

• Informational Fair with student organizations. Thursday, February 20, 10am-1pm
• Local elected officials will participate with students in Roundtable dialogues to address the state budget, CSU fee increases, and other higher education related topics. Thursday, February 20
• Supplement to school newspaper for awareness of A Week of Action. Wednesday, February19

At California State University- Monterey Bay, the student leaders from the USA Program will collaborate with campus and community partners including faculty members, other student groups, and community organizers to bring the CSUMB student body and members of the tri-county community together in conversations and activities designed to address the concept of civic engagement. (Contact: tania_Mitchell@csumb.edu):

• Dialogue series entitled the “Politics of Service” designed to engage students in conversations about civic participation and civic engagement.
• Skill building workshops led by community activists entitled “Building a Movement: Skills & Strategies for Creating Change”. These workshops will focus on skills for change with a range of possible topics including: coalition building, mobilizing the people, raising your voice, resistance through art, creating public policy, running for office, and methods of direct action.
• Information about Raise Your Voice campaign and other ways to become active available from tabling.

Humboldt State University will explore three themes during A Week of Action: personal development and engagement, local community engagement, and global issues and responsibility. Check out the website at: www.humboldt.edu/~slee/html/civic.htm#WhatIs
(Contact: amb2@humboldt.edu):

• Food Not Waste, an on-campus club, will run workshops on sustainable living and waste reduction. Local community politicians will be invited to speak to our student population on issues concerning our community.
• An Education Summit will be held on February 7-9 with a Service Learning Workshop focusing on civic engagement in the K through 12 system as well as higher education.
• Training workshops from a keynote speaker from the National Coalition Building Institute.
• Small groups discussions.
• Encouragement of student organizations to continue political diversity among participants.
• Work with the Housing Director and intercollegiate sports community to encourage students who are not currently civically active.

Mira Costa College plans to host a series of three events that are intended to initiate new discussions, celebrate college-community partnerships, and encourage civic participation. All three events will focus on the theme of “civic engagement” and will partner college and community working together. (Contact: cwilkinson@miracosta.edu):

• Roundtable Event (February 18, 2003): Local community activists will be invited to campus to facilitate a roundtable discussion with students. The dialog will revolve around community activism and civic engagement. This event will highlight individuals in the community who have created social change through commitment and action. They will be asked to share their personal stories and facilitate an open discussion with students.
• Community Service Fair (February 19, 2003): Local schools and nonprofit organizations will visit campus where the day will begin a short orientation and discussion about civic engagement. Faculty and community partners will be challenged to think about their roles in fostering student engagement. Following the orientation, the community partners will staff information tables for the fair. Each table will feature program materials, information about advocacy efforts, and applications for volunteer opportunities. The fair will be a highly visible event with music, food and celebration.
• Community Service Project (February 20, 2003)

The University of California, Berkley will present a student led forum focused on student civic engagement, and the relationship between public service experiences and political participation. Wednesday, February 29. Homelessness, hunger, and education will be addressed. They will also give students the opportunity to participate in an Alternative Service Weekend in Oakland. Saturday & Sunday February 22 & 23. (Contact: kinyon@uclink.berkeley.edu)

University of California, San Diego (Contact: emarx@ucsd.edu):

TUESDAY:

CALPIRG Pledging and Table: Calpirg gives students the opportunity to support issues including reducing hunger and homelessness and promoting a healthier environment. Library Walk, 8am-5pm

Teach for America: TFA addresses the achievement gap that exists between low and high income communities in urban and rural public schools across our nation. Visit their table for more information on how this can be done! Library Walk, 9:30am-12:30pm

San Diego Israel Alliance Education and Table: Get informed about the current situation in Israel and the Middle East. Library Walk, tba.

Teach For America on Educational Inequity: A Teach for America alum will share thoughts on the issue of educational inequity and discuss how TFA positions can create both immediate and long term systemic change. PC Berkeley Room, 5:30pm

Steven Hill - Fixing Elections: Elections expert and author Steven Hill will speak on instant runoff voting and other ideas from his recent book, "Fixing Elections: the Failure of America's Winner-Take-All Politics." He is regional director for the Center for Voting and Democracy. Sponsored by Campus Greens. Center 119, 7pm

Lift Every Voice: African American Style: Southeastern Community Theatre, directed by UCSD Professor Emeritus, Dr. Floyd Gaffney, presents a production based upon the theatrical, oral, vocal, musical and dance traditions of African American people. Sponsored by AASU. Price Center Theater, 7pm

WEDNESDAY:

Hunger Relief Bike-a-thon: Alpha Epsilon Pi will ride stationary bikes, keeping it going for 56 hours straight! Buy raffle tickets and donate food to MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, which benefits people of all backgrounds. There will be a drawing for great prizes. Library Walk, ALL DAY

CALPIRG Pledging and Table: Support issues including reducing hunger and homelessness. Library Walk, 8am-5pm

Habitat for Humanity: Come see why eliminating poverty housing is important by visiting Habitat for Humanityís Shack. Library Walk, 9am-2pm

San Diego Israel Alliance Education and Table: Get informed about the situation in Israel and the Middle East. Library Walk, 11am-3pm

Public Service Minor: Find out about the history of public service and learn more about the new public service minor. Library Walk, 11am-3pm

Thurgood Marshall College Black History Celebration: Celebrate with Bomani Drummers and stilt walkers, Vejea Jenningsís spoken word piece, Sigma Gamma Rhoís step show performance, and 2 students from Olivewood Elementary School, who will present their thoughts on Brown vs. Board of Education. Price Center Plaza, 12pm

Research Seminar: Evaluate potential policy reforms for Mexico's Criminal Justice System through a roundtable discussion. Sponsored by the Center for US-Mexican Studies. Institute of the Americas Building, Deutz Conference Room, 3pm

I Hope You Don't Mind Me Asking, But... An Evening with Performer/Filmmaker/Writer/Comedian Kip Fulbeck: Fulbeck is one of the premiere artists examining multiraciality and Hapa identity. Sponsored by UCSD Hapa Club and the CCC. PC Theater, 6pm

AIDS, Love and the Secret Lives of College Students: Lecturer Scott Fried speaks about his HIV status, how he got infected in 1987 and how he stays alive. Sponsored by AS, the Union of Jewish Students, Hillel of SD, the LBGTRO, the CCC and the Women's Center. PC Ballroom A, 7:30pm

THURSDAY

Hunger Relief Bike-a-thon: Alpha Epsilon Pi will ride stationary bikes, keeping it going for 56 hours straight! Buy raffle tickets and donate food to MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, which benefits people of all backgrounds. There will be a drawing for great prizes. Library Walk, ALL DAY

CALPIRG Pledging and Table: Support issues ranging from reducing hunger to promoting a healthy environment. Library Walk, 8am-5pm

San Diego Israel Alliance Education and Table: Get informed about the current situation in Israel and the Middle East. Library Walk, 11am-3pm

Public Service Minor: Find out about the history of public service. Learn more about the new public service minor. Library Walk, 11am-3pm

Melodic Mischief: Jon Russo, trained in classical and contemporary guitar stylings, showcases his musical talents in an effort to bring musical enjoyment to the hearts of UCSD students. PC Plaza, 12pm

Human Rights and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Hear from a distinguished panel of 4 professionals who will review the crisis from a human rights perspective. Sponsored by UCSD Israel Alliance & United4Freedom. TBD, 5pm-7pm

HIV/AIDS Crisis in China- Nongovernmental and Government Responses: Speaker Dr. Wan Yanhai is founder of one of China's most active AIDS organizations and a defender of the human rights of affected people in China. Sponsored by IICAS International Health Policy Initiative, UCSD School of Medicine, and Chinese Studies IR/PS Robinson Auditorium, 5pm

Corporate Personhood: Local activist Molly Morgan will speak on "corporate personhood" and why this is so damaging to our democracy. Morgan works with the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. Sponsored by Campus Greens. Center Hall 212, 7pm

A Tribute to Black Women: Alpha Phi Alpha pays tribute to all black women with cuisine and entertainment. Porterís Pub, 7pm

Abstract Logic: Every Thursday, open mic/stage for lyricists, poets, turntablists, and musicians. Express yourself. Porterís Pub, 9pm

FRIDAY

Hunger Relief Bike-a-thon: Alpha Epsilon Pi will ride stationary bikes, keeping it going for 56 hours straight! Buy raffle tickets and donate food to MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, which benefits people of all backgrounds. There will be a drawing for great prizes. Library Walk, ALL DAY

CALPIRG Pledging and Table: Support issues including reducing hunger and homelessness. Library Walk, 8am-5pm

Habitat for Humanity: Come see why eliminating poverty housing is important. Visit Habitat for Humanity's shack display. Library Walk, 9am-2pm

Advocacy/Protest Parade: Take part in an event where all opinions are welcome! Show the community what you care about! Bring your signs and your voice! Blank picket signs will be available at 11am for students to advocate or protest any issue. Parade begins at noon. Library Walk, 11am

Hunger Relief Benefit Concert: Support the fight for hunger relief by enjoying the benefit concert featuring The State of Beyond and Oedipus. Sponsored by Alpha Epsilon Pi. PC Plaza, 11am-1pm

La Operacion: This documentary focuses on the problem of sterilization among Puerto Rican women. Begun as a means of curbing population, it is still supported politically and socially in Puerto Rican communities. Sponsored by the Committee for World Democracy. Center Hall 105, 7pm

SATURDAY

Saturday Service of the Month Project: The Venerable Master Yi Jih of the San Diego Hsi Fang Temple will be speaking about the Four Boundless States of Mind (Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Unselfish Giving). Volunteers will then turn words into action and make cards and scarves for cancer patients. Sign up in the Volunteer Connection Office (2nd floor Price Center). PC Ballroom A, 1pm-4pm

University of San Diego (Contact: Elliott@sandiego.edu):

• Angela Davis will speak at an event on February 17.
• Community Engagement Fair: Clubs, organizations, community partners, and students involved in advocacy will have the opportunity to promote their issues to students. February 18, 12-2pm
• Listening campaign to discover what social issues students see as not being addressed.
• Campus Dialogue. February 20, 12-2pm
• Campaign slogan “Where would you be?” on posters. The proceeds from the sale of buttons will send a student to a state-wide leadership training institute and lobbying day in Sacramento (CHESS)