October 2017 E-News from Diversity and Inclusion
October 2017 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.
Programs and Events for October 2017
Unpacking Charlottesville: The history and perpetuation of hate
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 3:30 5 pm, Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Bend Campus
Join COCCs scholars Tom Barry, Jessica Hammerman, and Murray Godfrey as they help
us understand the context for the recent events in Charlottesville, Virginia. What
has been the history of hate groups in the U.S.? What role does social media and politics
play in the perpetuation of racism and anti-Semitism? Where do ideas of anti-Semitism
come from? What can we all do to foster a safe and respectful environment at COCC?
Come explore these questions and raise a few of your own!
Angels With Dirty Faces
Tuesday, October 10, 4 5:30 pm, Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Bend
Join Walidah Imarisha in the discussion of her new book, Angels with Dirty Faces: Three Stories of Crime, Prison, and Redemption. Her creative non-fiction accounts of prison life invite us to consider the intersections
of criminalization, poverty, harm, and systems of accountability within the U.S. criminal
justice system. A historian at heart, reporter by (w)right, rebel by reason, Walidah
Imarisha is an educator, writer, public scholar and spoken word artist.
Film: Not In Our Town: Class Actions
Students Stand Up to Hate and Bullying
Thursday, October 19, 4 5 pm, 155 Boyle Hall, Bend Campus
Monday, October 23, noon 1 pm, Room 112, Prineville Campus
Wed, October 25, noon 1 pm, Room 306 Building 3, Redmond Campus
Not In Our Town: Class Actions profiles students and community members who are creating change in the wake of racism,
anti-Semitism, and the traumatic consequences of bullying. Sponsored by COCCs Jewish
Club.
Human Sexuality Panel on Transgender with Rob Landis
Wednesday, October 25, 6 8 pm, Boyle Education Center 155
Diversity and Inclusion Open Houses
Join us for food and festivities while learning about the programs and activities
available through Diversity and Inclusion.
Monday, October 23, Noon - 1pm, Madras Campus Lobby
Monday, October 23, 11:30 am 1 pm, Prineville Campus Lobby
Tuesday, October 24, 11 am - noon, Multicultural Center, 217 Coats Campus Center, Bend
Wednesday, October 25, 11:30 am 1 pm, Multicultural Center, Room 303, Building 3, Redmond Campus
October is Latin@ Heritage Month!
Latino Club Open House and DACA Conversation with Local Immigration Attorneys
Tues, Oct. 10, noon, Multicultural Center, 217 Coats Campus Center, Bend
Wondering what the new changes with DACA are? Join the Latino Club open house and
the conversation with local immigration attorneys. Lunch will be provided.
Traditional Music & Instruments of Latin America
With Chilean Professor and Musician, Freddy O. Vilches
Friday, October 20, noon, 155 Boyle Hall, Bend Campus
Freddy O. Vilches from Lewis and Clark Colege will present Traditional Music and Instruments
of Latin America. Professor Vilches will talk about the rich musical traditions and
instruments of Latin America. Some of the instruments that he will play and demonstrate
include: Quena, Quenacho, Zampoas, Rondadores, Tarkas, Charango, Cuatro, Jarana Veracruzana,
Guitar, Maracas (Venezuelan and Caribbean), Chajchas, Giros, Bongos, and Claves. The
talk will be bilingual.
Film: First Generation
Wednesday, October 18, noon, Room 306 Building 3, Redmond Campus
Tuesday, October 24, 6 8 pm, 155 Boyle Hall, Bend Campus
Filmmaker Adam Fendersons new documentary First Generation explores the journey of four different high school students hoping to become the
first members of their family to attend college. Specifically interesting for VOXXI
readers is the story of Cecilia, a first generation U.S. citizen and daughter of Mexican
migrant field workers who faces an uncertain future filled with societal hurdles and
educational barriers that threaten to keep her from realizing her dream of going to
college. Discussion to follow film. Snacks provided.
Trauma Informed Care in Community Colleges: Undocumented Student Experience as a Catalyst
to Understand TIC
Presented by Javier Cervantes, Director Department of Institutional Equity & Student
Engagement at LBCC and Tracy Dusseau, Educational Equity Faculty Center for Accessibility
Resources
Friday, October 27, noon, Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Bend Campus
Trauma is defined as an experience in which a persons internal resources are not adequate
to cope with external stressors (www.acha.org). For some, the effects of trauma can last months, years or even a lifetime. It can
affect a persons social, emotional, and physical abilities. Academically, trauma impacts
students in numerous ways including the ability to focus, concentrate, memorize and
recall information, attend and participate in class, as well as organize and meet
assignment deadlines. In this presentation, participants will learn about trauma utilizing
the undocumented student experience as the catalyst to better understand and how to
serve students experiencing trauma.
If you would like to purchase at $3 lunch please RSVP to esandoval@cocc.edu
COMING IN NOVEMBER.
Dia de los Muertos Celebrations November 1 and 2
Native American Heritage Month stay tuned for events!
Transgender Awareness Day November 21
Cultural Student Club Meetings
African Heritage Club, Contact Gordon Price for more information, gprice3@cocc.edu.
Asian Student Club, Contact Christy Walker, cwalker2@cocc.edu, 541-383-7725
First Nations Student Union, Bend Campus, Wednesdays, 11 noon beginning on Oct. 11. Contact Michelle Cary for more information:
mcary@cocc.edu .
First Nations Student Union, Madras Campus, Contact Michelle Cary for more information: mcary@cocc.edu.
Gay Straight Alliance, Fridays, noon - 1 pm, beginning Oct. 6, Multicultural Center, 217 Coats Campus Center,
Bend Campus. Contact Chris Rubio for more information: crubio@cocc.edu.
Jewish Student Club, Open to anyone interested in Jewish culture. Contact Pat Givens for more information
at pgivens@cocc.edu
Historical World Cultures and Language Club, Contact Jessica Hammerman for more information at jhammerman@cocc.edu
Latino Club Bend Campus, Tuesdays at noon - 1 pm beginning on Oct 3, Multicultural Center, 217 Campus Center,
Bend Campus. Contact Evelia Sandoval for more information: esandoval@cocc.edu
Latino Club Redmond Campus, Wednesday, noon - 1 pm, beginning Oct 11, Multicultural Center, Building 3, Redmond
Campus. Contact Evelia Sandoval for more information: esandoval@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 97703
541-383-7412
cwalker2@cocc.edu
Central Oregon Community College
2600 N.W. College Way
Bend, Oregon 97703
541-383-7700
