Multicultural Programs
Sexism and Racism in Disney Films

Watch a fascinating documentary that takes a close and critical look at the world Disney films create and the stories they tell about race, gender and class and reaches disturbing conclusions about the values propagated under that guise of innocence and fun!

Shiley 123
7:15PM- 9:00PM

UPSNA
Presentation on the Hispanic, Veterans and Homeless Population

Listen to Dr. Joane Moceri speak about health disparities among the Hispanic population in Portland as well as Joan Caley speak with regards to homeless veterans in our area.

BC 310
11:00AM-1:00PM

Philosophy Club
Precious Knowledge Followed by Intellectual Discussion
Come watch Precious Knowledge, which documents the shutting down of Latino Studies at the Tuscon Unified School District.

Shiley 319
6:00-8:30 PM  

Black Student Union
Many Shades of Black

With help from UP's Communication Department Chair Dr. Jeff Kerssen-Griep, the Black Student Union will be looking at the various ways a person can identify as Black with particular emphasis on being biracial and bicultural. A panel of students who may or may not identify as "full Black" will share some of their experiences.

St. Mary’s Lounge
7:30PM - 9:30PM

CPB
How Diveristy Can "Gum Up" Our Communication and What To Do About It

Join us for a workshop on communication about diversity and the ways in which we, as students and as a diverse community, can work to better communication and raise awareness about shortcomings. Lunch will be provided as well as FREE lunch boxes!

St. Mary’s Lounge
12:30PM-2:30PM

MEChA
Senorita Extraviada

Lourdes Portillo's film documents the horrific crimes against women occurring since 1993 in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Join MEChA UP for the screening of the documentary "Señorita Extraviada" and learn more about this issue. This event is a collaboration with the award-winning documentary series POV ( www.pbs.org/pov ).

BC 310
5:00-7:00pm

Gay Straight Partnership
Faith and Sexual Identity

Come hear panelists share their own perspectives on religion and sexuality in their everyday life. 

Shiley 123
6:30PM-8:30PM

Espresso UP
SpeakerMinds

Come to a spectacular Music Art Festival featuring local positive hip-hop group Speaker Minds.

St. Mary’s Lounge
6:30PM-10:00PM  

SASW
Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Youth; They Get it, So Why Don't We

Participate in a workshop that will address the unique needs of transgender and gender non-conforming youth and how their needs and experiences differ from their LGBQ, cisgender, and gender normative peers.

Franz 205
7:00PM-8:30PM

Multicultural Programs
Understanding Racism: A Workshop

Join Multicultural Programs for a workshop put on by the non-profit Uniting to Understand Racism. The workshop will explore the often unintentional or subtle racial put-downs known as racial microaggressions and white privilege that are experienced in everyday life. 

BC 110
4:00 PM - 6: 00 PM

Feminist Discussion Group
Persepolis

Watch Marjane Satrapi's best-selling memoir, which highlights an amazing coming of age story set during the Iranian Islamic Revolution.

Shiley 124
6:00PM- 7:45PM

French Club
French Social Blunders and Culture

Ever wonder why it is foreigners are made fun of in other countries because of what they say or do in public? Come watch a humorous short skit (translated in English) about French culture, followed by explanation to highlight the main differences in French social culture versus other social cultures.

New Commons
7:00PM- 8:00PM

Campus Connector
Art of Diversity Exhibition

Come visit Campus Connector’s art gallery called Art of Diversity Exhibition!

Christie Hall 020
11:30AM-1:30PM  

MEChA
Walk and Candlelight Vigil in Honor of the women of Ciudad Juarez

Join UP MEChA in honoring the memory of the women who have died as a result of the violence in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. We will walk around campus with traditional pink crosses and candles and end at the chapel for a candlelight vigil and reading of the names of the victims.
For more information on the issue:  http://www.counterfire.org/index.php/articles/book-reviews/15963-the-femicide-machine

Steps of Waldschmidt Hall
4:30 pm  

International Club
Cultural Fusion

Come listen to a panel discussion featuring international students discussing topics about the different views around the world.

Mehling Ballroom
6:30PM-8:00PM

Liberty in North Korea (LiNK)
Danny From North Korea

Watch an amazing documentary about Danny's life, from living in a repressive North Korean society all the way to gaining his US citizenship.

Mehling Ballroom
8:00PM-9:00PM