Culture & Community Circle is a series of monthly workshops that reflect our commitment to creating a continuous dialog and connection among various cultural groups and community members at Cuyamaca College. Join us this September as we come together to foster inclusivity, celebrate our shared humanity, and strengthen the bonds that make our college community uniquely vibrant and interconnected.
Latino Americans- Film
October 3, 2024
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Location: Cross Cultural Center (Student Center, I-104)
Presented by: Brown Students United
Please join us in the second viewing of Latino Americans. Part two of the documentary showcasing the evolution of Latin Americans in the U.S.
Indigenous People’s Day
October 9, 2024
12:00 to 1:00 pm
Presented by: Nicole Jannesari and Vicky Nguyen
This workshop will explore the intersection of Indigenous rights and social justice, explore the meaning of “land back” and provide information on how individuals can advocate for equity and the preservation of Indigenous cultures.
Zoom Link: https://gcccd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvc--srzMsGdVIbXJL_q9WKuPhmW-YPCbO
Filipinos, Colorism, & Racism
October 11, 2024
9:30 to 10:30 am
Presented by: James Diokno
This presentation will look into a brief history of racism against Filipino communities in the US. Racism has played a critical role in the history of Filipino Americans even as we continue to become more integrated in US society. Discussion will also be given on the role of colorism and how that has emerged from racialized colonial experience of Filipinos in the Philippines and in the US
Zoom Link: https://gcccd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrc-iupzIpHdI_F1zEwuacvVUs-EMVliTe
Undocumented Student Action Week: Hear my Story
October 14, 2024
1:00 to 2:00 pm
Presented by: Ricardo Leyva, M.S. Cyber Security Engineer
Location: Together We Rise Center
Ricardo’s path from being an undocumented community college student to becoming a successful Latino in STEM exemplifies the resilience and innovation we strive to nurture within our undocumented student community
Brown Students United Club and Together We Rise Presents: IndigenousPeople’s Day
October 14, 2024 • 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Presented by: Brown Students United Club and Together We Rise Presents: Indigenous
People’s Day
Student Center, Grand Lawn (Outside the VRC)
Please join us in celebrating Latinx Heritage Month and honoring Indigenous People’s
Day.
Undocumented Student Action Week: Know Your Rights & Family Preparedness
October 16, 2024
1:00 to 2:00 pm
Presented by: Jewish Family Services - Higher Education Legal Services
Location: Together We Rise Center
Join us for a presentation by the Jewish Family Services HELS team. for a “know Your Rights” event, where you will gain valuable insights into your legal protections and right to empower yourself or someone you know with knowledge.
Filipin-yes
October 16, 2024
2:00 to 3:00 pm
Presented by: Dr. Teresa Hodges
If you could be anything, what would you do/be? In this workshop, we will use Filipina/Filipino/Filipinx American Studies to examine what influences us. Then we will imagine what it would be like if we believe we can do/be.
Zoom: https://gcccd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqfu2hqj4jHtW6tl9BOUJSwHQpNQNa8JWx
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 18, 2024
12:00 to 1:00 pm
Presented by: Manmeet Kaur and Nicole Jannesari
Participate in our Domestic Violence Awareness workshop to understand the impact of domestic violence, recognize signs, and learn how to advocate for survivors and promote safety and justice in your community.
Zoom Link: https://gcccd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckcumvpzstEtTBGm4bIYYWUeRqyFgeKru8
Disabilities Awareness Discover Adaptive Technologies with DSPS and the Library!
October 22, 2024 • 12:00-1:00 pm
and 2:00-3:00 pm
Presented by DSPS & the Library
Participants will explore adaptive tools and technologies to support communities with
disabilities. Attendees will interact with adaptive technologies on display at the
Library, learn about campus accessibility services offered by DSPS and the Library,
and discover new research skills and resources that support disability justice
Disabilities Awareness- Wheelchair Chair Basketball Game
October 23, 2024
12:00 to 1:00 pm
Presented by DSPS & Roll to Success
Location: Gym
Support Disability Awareness Week! Come, watch and cheer the
Cuyamaca College Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams as they will be in
an exhibition game with the amazing Wheelchair Athletes.
Filipino Diaspora in San Diego
October 25, 2024
9:30 to 10:30 am
Presented by: James Diokno
This presentation will provide an overview of the Filipino communities. Discussion will focus on who Filipinos are, how Filipino communities came to be established in San Diego, and the contributions of Filipino San Diegans to the region.
Zoom Link: https://gcccd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsf--prjwsEtZOMtJB-RRuXm1UDFxu-PcS
Latinx Heritage Month
During Latinx Heritage Month (Sept.15- Oct. 15) we celebrate the cultures, contributions, history, and resilience of Latinx, Chicanx, and Hispanic and Latino-identified communities. The heritage month begins on September 15th to coincide with the independence dates of five Latin American countries and the independence of Mexico on September 16th.
Latinx Heritage Month: Celebrating History and Culture
September 6, 2024
Noon to 1:00 pm
Presented by: Nicole Jannesari and Vicky Nguyen
Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of the Latinx community. Learn about the diverse traditions, influential figures, and significant contributions that shape our world today. Let’s come together to celebrate and honor the Latinx heritage that unites us all.
ZOOM LINK: https://gcccd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIodO-qpjoqHNHfaYKqLczu7Ge6BqXaVf4s
Latino Americans
Presented by: Brown Students United Club
September 12, 2024
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Location: Cross Cultural Center, Student Center (I-104)
Come celebrate Latinx Heritage month with us and watch a documentary that features the varied experiences of the Latinos who helped shape North America.
A Study of Racism in our Backyard: The Lemon Grove Case
September 17, 2024
1:00 to 2:00 pm
Location: Cross Cultural Center, Student Center (I-104)
Presented by: Agustin Orozco
Participants will view the documentary featuring the Lemon Grove incident and participate in a facilitated discussion about the first successful school desegregation case in the United States.
Community Engagement, Organizing, and Partnership with the Latinx Community
September 18, 2024
11:00 am to Noon
Presented by: Jennifer Cosio, Professor, SDSU
This workshop will briefly overview how Professor Jennifer Cosio engages and partners with Latinx community members through consensus organizing to make long-lasting changes in their communities and/or organizations.
ZOOM LINK: https://gcccd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctf-ioqj4uGdPKYvqzczDyviGunR-_2UMD
College Hour: Latinx Heritage Month
September 19, 2024
12:30 to 1:30 pm
Location: In front of the B Building (Communication Arts)
The Latinx Heritage month event will feature speakers and performers. Free food will be given out at the event.
Latinx Heritage Month: Nurturing Our Mental Health
September 20th, 2024
Noon to 1:00 pm
Presented by: Nicole Jannesari and Vicky Nguyen
Join us for an insightful virtual workshop focused on mental health within the Latinx community. Understand the unique challenge, break down stigmas, and discover practical self-care strategies. Learn about resources and support systems available to nurture our well-being.
ZOOM LINK: https://gcccd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMscOutqD0oEtMIJY_I3VqgpoeaJheRcmwr
Open Mic
September 20, 2024
1:00 to 2:00 pm
Presented by: Creative Writing Club & Brown Students United
Location: Outside the Library
Share your voice by taking the mic or just drop in to listen or make new friends.
Students who complete a minimum of four workshops by May 9, 2025 will receive a Diversity & Leadership co-curricular certificate and be recognized at the Associated Student Government leadership awards ceremony in May 2025.
Sponsored by: Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Success, and Equity, Student Affairs, and Associated Student Government. For additional information on the Culture & Community Circle workshops, please contact Lauren Vaknin in the Student Affairs Office at (619) 660-4295.
College Hour - The Sounds of Blackness
Dissecting Equity: The Legacy of the 20th Century Civil Rights Movement
Presented by: Yaa Faraji
Women’s History Panel
Presented by: Moriah Gozalez-Meeks, Instructor, Cuyamaca and Marissa Salazar, Instructor, Cuyamaca College
Women Mentoring Women: Mentoring and Fostering Relations are a Key to Your Success
Presented by: Dr. Kimberely Fletcher, Instructor, SDSU