TRI-C and MSC Intercultural Initiatives
Thanks for visiting the TRI-C's Calendar of Events page! Below is a running lists of events that will be periodically updated with our multicultural student organization's scheduled programs. Another excellent resource for campus wide events and a wider range of approved cultural credit opportunities, check out Stetson's Today site http://www.stetson.edu/portal/stetson-today/
January
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Stetson GreenStudent Org Fair - MSC groups will host their own tables. This will be a great opportunity to sign up for Spring Semester interest meetings.
Monday, January 21, 2013 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration
7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m Hollis Center Field House Breakfast and Keynote speaker We are providing 40 free tickets (20 sponsored by Dr. Patrick Coggins) to the breakfast to all Stetson Student volunteers. Please contact ygonell@stetson.edu for more information.
10:30 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. MLK, Jr. Unity March Chisholm Community Center, Deland Florida
10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Day of Service (various locations). Coordinated by the Center for Community Engagement
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Stetson Room, 2nd Floor Carlton Union BuildingSankofa African American Traveling Museum Opening ReceptionSponsored by the Cross-Cultural Center Curator Angela Jennings will share opening remarks about the importance of learning from our past to build our future as a precursor to featured evening presentation "will you get on the bus?". Free refreshments will be available.
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Stetson Room, 2nd Floor Carlton Union Building
Will you get on the bus?: Intimate moments with original 1961 Freedom Rider, Dr. Ernest "Rip" Patton on Martin Luther King, Jr. and other Civil Rights leaders Sponsored by the Cross-Cultural Center, Stetson University's Marchman Program for Civic and Social Responsibility, and Stetson University College of Law
Dr. Ernest "Rip" Patton is a true veteran of the Civil Rights Movement from 1960-1968, and his message -- through his stories -- are wide and deep. In his presentation, Will you get on the bus?: Intimate moments with original 1961 Freedom Rider, Dr. Ernest "Rip" Patton on Martin Luther King, Jr. and other Civil Rights leaders, Dr. Patton will uncover forgotten history about the Lawson workshops; the first sit-ins in 1960 in Nashville; the March on Washington in August 1963, which coincided with the events in Birmingham in 1963; and the signing of the Civil Rights Act among other historical events. No reservation is needed for this event. Admission is free to the public. Event parking will be available at the Rinker Field House parking lot located off of Pennsylvania Ave. Doors open at 6:00p.m. for free refreshments and tour of the Angela Jennings's Sankofa African American Traveling Museum. CULTURAL CREDIT Approved.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Stetson Room, 2nd Floor Carlton Union BuildingGuided tours of Sankofa African American Traveling Museum Sponsored by the Cross-Cultural Center
One of the foremost collections of African American history spanning the period of 1860 to the present, "Sankofa" takes
audiences on a journey through slavery, the era of King Cotton and days of Emancipation. It also tells the stories of Ida B. Wells, other famous African Americans, the Tuskegee Airman, Dr. King, and our 44th president. This exhibit includes more than 20 tables of historical artifacts, pictures, writings and other tangible items which are enhanced with a guided tour, question and answer session and dramatic presentation. *There will be a break in the exhibit from Noon until 1 p.m. CULTURAL CREDIT Approved.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Allen HallOperation Solomon: Dribaw Bitaw story Sponsored by Central Florida Hillel and the Jewish Student Organization
Operation Solomon was a 1991 covert Israeli military operation to take Ethiopian Jews to Israel. In 36 hours, non-stop flights of 34 Israeli aircraft, including IAF C-130s and El Al cargo planes, transported 14,325 Ethiopian Jews to Israel. Dribaw Bitaw was one of those people. He will share stories of survival, displacement, and courage. CULTURAL CREDIT Approved.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Faculty Lounge, Carlton Union BuildingBook Feast: White like Me by Tim Wise Sponsored by the Department of Africana Studies and the Cross-Cultural Center
White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son is a book by activist & writer Tim Wise. It is a personal account examining white privilege and his conception of racism in American society through his experiences with his family and in his community. Book feast led by Dr. Pepper Bates. Free refreshments will be provided. For more information about where to pick up a free copy of the book please contact ygonell@stetson.edu. CULTURAL CREDIT Approved.
February
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Room 123, Lynn Business Center
Southern History and Culture in the United States: Gullah-Geechee Culture Sponsored by the Cross-Cultural Center and Stetson University History Department
David Pleasant is a multi-faceted percussion virtuoso, rhythm effects vocalist, avant-garde performance artist, Storyteller and lecturer who specializes in African-American traditions. This session will focus on Gullah/Geechee (Georgia and South Carolina Sea Island) culture, the preservation of tradition and history.
7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Stetson Room, Carlton Union BuildingDavid Pleasant's RiddimAthon!® Sponsored by the Cross-Cultural Center
RiddimAthon!® is a performance and teaching method developed from a synthesis of African, Caribbean and African American musical traditions. Using assorted drums, cymbals, tambourines and marimbas, as well as the body percussion rhythms of shout, juba, and jive, RiddimAthon!® aims to get everyone singing, dancing and clapping. This is event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
6:00 p.m. – 7:30p.m. Stetson Room, Carlton Union BuildingTuskegee Airmen: Unsung heroes of WWII Sponsored by the Department of Teacher Education and the Cross-Cultural Center
Overview of the Tuskegee Airmen by Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Oakland McCulloch, Senior Military Science Instructor, Dr. Patrick Coggins and honorable guest speakers from the American Legion Orange Baker Post "Post 187". Followed by recognition of Marine WWII recipients of the United States Congressional Medal of Honor. Free refreshments will be provided.
Monday, February 11, 2013
12:00p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Stetson Green, Across from the Carlton Union BuildingLunar New Year Celebration and International Festival Sponsored by the Cross-Cultural Center and WORLD International Education
Lunar New Year celebration will include a fusion of Musical performances, art demonstrations and food. Performances by the Wah Lum Kung Fu Temple, Inc will commence at 1:30 p.m.
Monday, February 11, 2013
6:30 p.m. – 8:30p.m.Stetson Room, 2nd fl Carlton Union BuildingFilling the Gap: Forgotten chapter of American History Docudrama and Guest lecture director, Tyrone Young Sponsored by the Department of Teacher Education and the Cross-Cultural Center
Filling the Gap literally fills in relatively unknown pieces of significant historicalinformation that renders honor and respect for many who fought the tyranny and oppressiveness of this period. Its portrayal of significant American politicians, abolitionists, artisans, craftsmen, and inventors during the "ante-bellum" period has been portrayed in an accurate and wonderful manner. Presentation of docudrama followed by Q&A with director Tyrone Young. CULTURAL CREDIT APPROVED.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Stetson Room, 2nd Fl Carlton Union BuildingLove your Body Week: Dress for Success: Career Fashion Show Sponsored by the Office of Career Development and Academic Advising
Fun and creative way to explore professionalism in the work force and graduate school. Participants will learn tips on "what" and "what not" to wear during interviews and other professional opportunities. Contact career@steston.edu for more information.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Stetson Room, 2nd Fl Carlton Union BuildingA Pictorial History: African Americans in Volusia County Sponsored by the Cross-Cultural Center and The African American Museum of Deland
Pictorial history of Volusia county facilitated by prominent Volusia county community members will offer a rare glimpse of the African-American experience in Deland and surrounding townships. Guest speakers will share personal photographic archive of rural life in the African-American community, including candid snapshots of school, church and work life dating back to the early 1900s. CULTURAL CREDIT APPROVED.
Thursday, February 14
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cross-Cultural Center, 611 N. Bert Fish Ave (across from Hollis Center Pool) Love your Body Week: ONLY LOVE Project Sponsored by Safe Zone and the Cross-Cultural Center ONLY LOVE Project photo campaign is a Safe Zone initiative to create a safe and accepting campus. The purpose of the photo campaign is to raise awareness that there are allies who care about those that are struggling with sexual identity. This event is free to the Stetson community. Participants are asked to wear white and can pose by themselves or in groups. For more information contact rstabile@stetson.edu or visit onlyloveproject.tk
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
10:00 a.m. – 12-to-15 a.m. Rinker Auditorium Room 108, Lynn Business CenterThe Color ME Brown Project: Conversations with Unmuted Voices Sponsored by the Cross-Cultural Center, Safe Zone and Stetson University's Gender Studies Program
Directed by young college LGBTQIA activist Nicole Townsend, Conversations with Unmuted Voices is a documentary primarily focusing on the Black & Latino communities and explores the complexities that each person experience as they navigate their communities. The purpose is to expose issues around race, class, gender and sexuality that are muted in order to break down racism, homophobia and discrimination.CULTURAL CREDIT APPROVED.
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Stetson Room, 2nd Fl Carlton Union BuildingBLACK PRIDE: Negotiating triple minority status Sponsored by the Cross-Cultural Center, Safe Zone and Kaleidoscope
A "fishbowl" look into the ways Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer and Questioning individuals address the complexities of race, gender, gender expression, and social pressures as they shift identities to "survive", "pass" and "succeed". Candid conversations followed by Q&A from the audience. Refreshments will be provided. CULTURAL CREDIT APPROVED.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Black History Month Keynote Speaker: Honorable Lubbie Harper, JR Supreme Court Justice, Connecticut
Judge Harper is a member of the bars of the State of Connecticut, the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. He is currently the Chairman of the Commission on Racial and Ethnic Disparity in the Criminal Justice System as well as Connecticut's Representative to the National Consortium on Racial and Ethnic Fairness in the Courts. He also was the Chairman of the Edwin Archer Randolph Diversity Award Committee, presented by the Lawyer's Collaborative for Diversity, Inc., for 2007-2008. He is a member of the Advisory Board for the Legal Studies Program at the University of New Haven. Judge Harper is a former member of the Rules Committee of the Superior Court, a former participant in the Judicial Branch's Mentor Program and a participant in the Judicial Branch's Speakers Bureau Program. Judge Harper is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Judges Association.
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Faculty Lounge, 1st Fl Carlton Union Building Luncheon discussion: Decision on Legalized Marriage in ConnecticutHon. Lubbie Harper, Jr., Connecticut Supreme Court Justice (ret) will discuss the ruling of Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health – which resulted in the legalization of same-sex marriage in October 10, 2008. Spaces are limited. For more information to register for the luncheon please contact ygonell@stetson.edu. Deadline for luncheon registration is Friday, February 8, 2013. This event is free and open to the public. CULTURAL CREDIT APPROVED.
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Stetson Room, 2nd Fl Carlton Union Building Keynote address: Social Justice-An Ongoing Search-A Never Ending Challenge Justice Harper's keynote address will focus on the ongoing struggle and the never-ending challenge for people of color to achieve justice and equality in America.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Cross-Cultural Center, 611 N. Bert Fish Ave (across from Hollis Center Pool)Book Feast: Arrested Justice: Black women, violence, and America's prison nation by Beth Richie Sponsored by the Multicultural Student Council, Africana Studies and the Cross-Cultural Center
Arrested Justice brings issues of sexuality, class, age, and criminalization into focus right alongside of questions of public policy and gender violence, resulting in a compelling critique, a passionate re-framing of stories, and a call to action for change. Book feast led by Dr. Pepper Bates. Free refreshments will be provided. For more information about where to pick up a free copy of the book please contact ygonell@stetson.edu. CULTURAL CREDIT APPROVED.
March
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Stetson Room, 2nd Fl Carlton Union BuildingFrom Band-Aids to pipelines: Black Perspective on the Education System Sponsored by the Cross-Cultural Center and the Department of Teachers Education
Education panel will cover the following issues: African American/Black student relationships with white teachers and pedagogy of teachers as they negotiate perceptions/stereotypes of students; public school systems and impact of budget cuts and ways in which African American/Black students are prepared for higher education; and mentoring relationships outside of the classroom. Questions and answers to follow. CULTURAL CREDIT APPROVED.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Cross-Cultural Center, 611 N. Bert Fish Ave (across from Hollis Center Pool) Book Feast: How the Garcia girls lost their accent, by Julia Alvarez Sponsored by the Multicultural Student Council, Africana Studies and the Cross-Cultural CenterThe novel's major themes include acculturation and coming of age. It deals with the myriad hardships of immigration, painting a vivid picture of the struggle to assimilate, the sense of displacement, and the confusion of identity suffered by the García family, as they are uprooted from familiarity and forced to begin a new life in New York City. Book feast led by Dr. Pepper Bates. Free refreshments will be provided. For more information about where to pick up a free copy of the book please contact ygonell@stetson.edu. CULTURAL CREDIT APPROVED.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 RESCHEDULED - FALL 2013
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Stetson Room, 2nd Fl Carlton Union BuildingIntersections of the Asian Identity: Higher Education and Beyond Sponsored by the Cross-Cultural Center
Participants will learn about issues that impact Asian communities as it relates to higher education, intersections of identity and roles in the home/community and work force.
April
APRIL 1-8 Kaleidoscope PRIDE WEEK
Thursday, April 11, 2013 TRANSaction Day: TRANSaction is a day to encourage dialogue about gender, gender roles and the full range of gender identities, and to advocate for inclusive, safe schools for all students. Sponsored by Safe Zone and the Cross-Cultural Center
Pathways: Outing TRANSphobia12 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Language Commons Room 129, Sampson HallTRANS 1014:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Language Commons Room 129, Sampson Hall
This session will provide an in-depth overview of Trans identity faciltated by Natalie Nguyen, Co-chair of the People of Color committee under the Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals and serves as the Program Coordinator at the University of North Florida. Questions explored with panelists include: What does it mean to be transgender? Are there multiple paths of being a trans person? What’s the relationship between gender and sexuality? What are some inequalities faced by transgender people? How can I be an Ally?. This event is free and open to the public. Cultural Credit available.
Personal Journey: Former Army Col Nicole Turner7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Rinker Auditorium Room 108, Lynn Business Center
Col Nicole Turner will be sharing her journey as a youth, her initial “coming out” story, transition process among other candid accounts on being “out” to include success and hardships. This event is free and open to the public. Cultural Credit available.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Annual Lavender and MSC Award Banquet 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Allen HallSponsored by The Multicultural Student Council, Safe Zone, the Cross-Cultural Center and Kaleidoscope Stetson's Gay Straight Alliance
Lavender and MSC Recognition Ceremony will recognize self identified LGBTQIA graduates, Safe Zone Certified Allies, multicultural student organization leaders and supportive faculty and staff for their contributions. For more information or to register as a graduating senior that would like to be recognized please contact safezone@stetson.edu