March 2015 E-News from Diversity and Inclusion
March 2015 E-News from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Welcome!
In this monthly e-newsletter, you will find information on upcoming programs, workshops,
and other events. Your input, ideas, and questions are welcome! Please contact Christy
Walker, Director, Diversity and Inclusion at
cwalker2@cocc.edu or call 383-7412 for more information or visit our webpage at:
www.cocc.edu/multicultural.
Student Club Meetings
First Nations Student Union, Tuesdays, 11 am - noon, Multicultural Center, Campus Center, Bend. Contact Gina
Ricketts for more information: rricketts@cocc.edu.
Latino Club, Tuesdays, noon - 1 pm, Multicultural Center, Campus Center, Bend. Latino Club on
the Redmond campus will meet on Monday, Feb 9 from noon - 1 pm in Building 3, room
303. Contact Evelia Sandoval for more information: esandoval@cocc.edu)
African American Heritage Club, Thursdays, noon-1 pm, Multicultural Center, Campus Center, Bend. Contact Gordon
Price for more information: gprice@cocc.edu
Gay Straight Alliance, Fridays at 3 4 pm, Multicultural Center, Campus Center, Bend. Contact Owen Murphy
for more information: omurphy@cocc.edu
Asian Student Club has formed and meetings are being scheduled. Contact David Liu for more information: dliu@cocc.edu
Jewish Student Club meets monthly. Contact Pat Givens for more information: pgivens@cocc.edu
Information and Events for March 2015
2015 SEASON OF NONVIOLENCE WRAPS UP
Our annual Season of Nonviolence is dedicated to the work for Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr., Mahatma Gandhi, Cesar Chavez, and Chief Wilma Mankiller. Please join us in honoring
their work of advocacy for social justice and nonviolent change.
Mind the Gaps: How Gender Shapes Our Lives Monday
March 2, 6:30 - 8 pm Wille Hall, Campus Center, Bend Campus
Jade Aguilar, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Womens and Gender Studies at Willamette
University, will lead participants in a conversation about how, from the moment we
are born, gender shapes every aspect of our lives. In the twenty-first century, disparities
among the genders still prevail, especially at the intersections of race, class, immigration
status, and geography. What can these disparities tell us about societys values and
priorities? How can we better understand the complex ways gender affects our daily
lives and identities? Aguilar will guide the audience in a discussion about these
questions and examine ways of finding meaning within gender gaps.
Co-sponsored with Visiting Scholar Program, Oregon Humanities, and Building Common
Ground and the Social Justice Center.
For COCC students and employees, this event qualifies for the Diversity Education Award.
Community Book Conversations
Book Discussion Celebration: A Community United Against Racism
Wednesday, March 4, 4- 6 pm, Wille Hall, Campus Center, Bend Campus
As the community book discussions conclude their review of Overcoming Our Racism: Journey to Liberation, we will hold a community celebration and dialogue about the next steps that we can
take together to end racial injustice in our community. Whether youve participated
in the book discussions or not, please join in this important community conversation.
Co-Sponsored with Building Common Ground/Social Justice Center.
For COCC students and employees, this event qualifies for the Diversity Education
Award.
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Latino Dance Festival
Saturday, March 7, Noon 9 pm, Wille Hall, Campus Center, Bend Campus
Join us for our 4th annual festival. This is a workshop style event so you can come
at any time depending on the workshops you are interested in attending. We will end
Saturday with social dancing, Latino inspired small bites, and performances at 8pm.
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Coming in April.......sign up now!
Diversity Workshop for Students
Fridays, April 10, 24, and May 8, 9 am - noon
Sonya Littledeer will facilitate this diversity training series that will include
activities on intercultural communication, unearned privilege, equity and inclusion.
Students will learn important tools to develop their skills in leadership and community
building. This class earns up to 12 hours towards a Diversity Education Award or
can be taken as a one-credit course, HD 199. Breakfast and lunch are included.
To register, contact Gina Ricketts at rricketts@cocc.edu
COCC Diversity and Inclusion
For current information about COCC, please visit www.cocc.edu/mcc-events.
Contact Us.
Christy Walker - Director of Diversity and Inclusion
216 Campus Center
Central Oregon Community College
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
541-383-7412
cwalker2@cocc.edu
Central Oregon Community College
2600 N.W. College Way
Bend, Oregon 97701
541-383-7700
