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Welcome back to UCSD' Meet your new friends at the Cross: Administrationl programs Catnlene Yapyuco Programs: Amanda \Xlilson Perse Hooper NeyysletterA?rograms- Gloria A . Castlilo Diversity Peer EducatorslPrograrns:
Dovid Mitchell Ernesto Martinez Marl Dar ~ JenniferDabu
EiscallPrograms: Nancy Magpusao
Asst pirf1?rograms, Charlene Mar tinez Director路 Edwina Welch O ur vision is to empower UCSD to recogn ize, c hallenge, and take proactive approaches to diversity for the campus and the San Diego community. The UCSD Cross-Cultural Center is dedicated to supporting the needs of UCSD's diverse student, staff and faculty communities. O ur Mission is to create a learning environment in which the entire campus community feels w elcome. The vision and mission listed above ~ncompasses our guid ing values and are the driving forces in our work and all aspects 'the center. AJigned with the vision and mission is the program philosophy we have Created called F.A.C.E. I.T. Foster sustained investment, Alternative spaces of education, Challenge ourselves--affirm experiences, Engage and invite all people, Increase con颅 sciousness, To be [yourself] and have fun!
In this Issue: -> Staff &faculty Corner -> Calendar of Events -> .A.sian Fam Festival review - '> Jessie Jackson comes to UCSD
-> BlockParly 2003 -> In the I-buse Reunion 2003 - > fn n'leT11Oly of Provost Patrick Ledden
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Message trom the ChaIr, UCSD Staff AssoclUllons
The UCSD Staff Association is an organization for staff dedicated to promoting the interest and welfare of all staff em ployees. The Staff also provides a forum where staff employees at all levels can discuss University issues of mutual concern and forward their opinions or policies. procedures and activities related to staff to University Admi nistrJtion. The Staff Association also provides a two-way communication system to help promote respect and cooperation among staff and other members of the UCSD community. The association recommends staff members to serve on major campus and system-wide committees. Each quarter. two Staff Association delegates University of California Staff Assemblies, where they meet with representati ves from the Oftice of the President. Board of Regents members and other key university officials. -Deb Bomar. Chair As~ociatio n s
Veterans Recognition Ceremony: Join the festivities as the UCSD Veterans Association hosts its 4th annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony on Nov. 6th from 11 :30am to 1:OOpm at the new Natural Sciences building, first floor conference room Black Staff Association Event: Cafe' Soul a 60' s Musical Review Saturday, November 8th, 2003, 7:30pm at the UCSD Mandeville Auditorium
The 2003 Annual UCSD Staff Assoc. Holiday Panc ake Break fast: Wednesday Dec. 10,2003 from 6:30am- 9:00am, in the Price Center Ball rooms. Tickets are $6.00 and Go On Sale: Nov. 17th for Staff Assoc . Members & Nov. 24th for Generel Public Staff Associations Communi ty Potluck and Mixer: Thursday, November 13,2003 from 11 :30 to 1:30pm at the Cross-Cultural Center. Help us build communtiy & encourage members of your organization to make or buy a dish to share at the mixer. We're mixin' it up! Nancy Magpusao and Debra Bomar nmagpusao @ucsd.edu/ ~omill @ oc~~~
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The San Diego Asian Film Festival was a four-day cinematic showcase of an often overlooked demo graphic in film production. According to director Justin Lin, whose feature film Better Luck Tomorrow ap peared at last year' s festival, the Asian market is considered to be a part of the White demographic by the major Holly wood production companies. Thus, in the eyes of those studio bigwigs, a film will have the greatest appeal when featuring a Caucasian cast. It is this mold, among others in the entertainment industry, which the fe sti val coordi nators at the San Diego Asian Film Foundation are working to explode. This year's festival did plenty of groundbreaking, including a U.S. premiere and some of Asia's top films. The short films program also featured some of the talented local and independent filmmake rs. Still rela tively new to the film festival scene, my own excitement upon entering the theater quickly fused with that of the organizers, participants, and other moviegoers. The energy of the crowd certainly set it apart from any other theater experiences. The variety in the programming brought together many groups within not only the Asian community but from all walks of life, and it was reflected in the overwhelming feeling of unification in celebrat ing art, culture and di ve rsity. Also new to me was the accessibility of the artists, a difficult-to-coordinate but very beneficial programming enhancement. The casual surroundings allowed them to speak with the viewers, express their motivations and share retlections on the current state of the world. It was this face-to-face atmosphere that makes this festival such a unique gathering. Between the kickoff and closing parties, discussion panels, Question and Answer sess ions after the screenings, and the comfortable lobby gathering area, there were plenty of opportunities to make personal contact. In this way the festival really brings the films to life interacting with the artists personalizes the viewing and extends the experience beyond simply going to watch an ordinary movie. Each screening is as much of a forum for exchanging ideas as it is a presentation. Only one of a handful of its kind in NOIth America, it's well wOlth taking advantage of the unique cinematic experiences the SDAFF has to offer. This fe stival continues to gather momentum, and the grassroots movement continues to present new perspectives on film, the dialogue will continue to grow and enrich the community of San Diego. Fortunately, you don't have to wait until next year to experience what the San Diego Asian Film Foundation has to offer. For info on upcoming events and about the foundation in general, visit http://www.sdaff.org/
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On October 16th, 2003, friends gathered at the Cross-Cultural Center to pay tribute to Elaine Joy de la Cruz whose spirit joined her ancestors on October 6th, 2003. Joy is remembered as a student at UCSD; a CCC newsletter intern (2001-2002); and an integral part of our CCC family since 1996. The following is collec tive work from her friends.
To: Elaine Joy de la Cruz For our girlfriend-sister-daughter-babae-Picana acti vista-freedom, This is in honor of our beloved joy, an inspiration and heal1 to our community. We don't know how to write this because it doesn't seem real. We are left to struggle with words for someone who could wield them effOltlessly. We mi ss you joy. We mjss you more than words or thoughts. You are and always will be bigger than life. Joy: the one who dances like an octopus. Joy is a lineage of sisters, mothers, and daughters. Women of color full of strength and beauty, they radiate. The tongue, soul, and corrido of our people. Joy is a poet, artist, confidant, mentor, student, teacher - goddess. To UCSD, Joy is the Freedom Writer. She is the one who never leaves the C ross-Cultural Center intem office. She is the CCC newsletter editor. She is the organizer of the first Woman of Color Conference. She is the free spirit - a Leo. She puts the smackdown! Joy is that feeling you get when you are about to be really naughty and are going to enjoy it. She is the coy one, soliciting gifts from strangers. Joy is the soft-spoken voice that deafens and inspires. Joy i~ our poetry. She is our imagination. She is in every raised fist, and she will be there every time we resist. When our bodies are tired and our souls are taxed, our sister gives us breath to scream back. She is the feeling you have when you feel you are too tired and broken, but push on and achieve. You are the dance that we shut the door to be. You have gone to j oin Mexica womb spirits to make the sun rise, and as we watc h you each moming we know that we will see you on the other side. Joy we want you to feed yourse lf. You nourish us. Lite is life. joy is Joy. peace.love.joy
Ombuds Office
(Photo not available) M.E.Ch .A. CMovjmiento Es tud ian ti l Chic a n o/a~ Aztlan) is an organization that promotes education, culture and politics. MEChA embraces all cultures, promotes higher education and not only exposes injustice, but seeks to rally against it. M.E.ChA meets monday's at 5:00pm -6:00pm at the Cross Cultural Center Lecture Hall.
Marlo works for the UCSD Libraries conducting out reach to the campus and teaching students how to use the UCSD libraries. If you or your org is interes ted in a presentation on how to conduct research at UCSD, or if you'd like them to attend an outreach event, contact Marlo! m2young@ucsd .edu or (858) 534-8203
The UCSD Office of the Qmbuds provides confi dential, neutral, and informal d espute resolu tions services for the UCSD community. They assist facu lty, staff, students, non Senate academics, post doctorial trainees, and employees of UCSD Healthcare with the reso lution of academic or administrative issues. mkrown @yahoo.com
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The Women's C~ provides education and support on gender issues affecting UCSD students, staff, faculty, and the community. Visit the center at University Center, build ing 407, check out their website: http:// www.ucsd .edu/women or contact (858) 822-0074 for more information .
Here's a group picture of O ff Campus Hous ing Thursdays at 7:00-9:00pm . SQLQ (Student Organ iza (ISO) stands in the revolu tions and Leadership Opportunities), AS (Associ tionary trad ition of Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin and ated Students), &UEQ Leon Trotsky The ISO (University Events Office). believes that capitalism You can reach Off Campus produces poverty, racism, Housing at famine, environmental offcampushousing@Ucsd.edu, catastrophe and war. For and if you would like to more information visit, learn more about the www.internationalsoCialist.org student leadership at UCSD visit http://asucsd.ucsd.edu/
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IVCF (inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship) Students of Co lor Min istry "'It is a worldwide org. dedi cated to serving college students in their search for GOD as they walk out His purpose in all areas of the world. [Their] activities range from social, justice-oriented, and studies of the Bible, that are meant to awaken spirituality and to challenge each and every person in their relationship with GOD." For more information you can contact Ramiro at rmarchen 78 @hotrnail.com
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which means 'consciousness' in Tagalog, IS a collective of students, staff, faculty, and community members interested in expanding the kamalayan of Pinay/Pinoy and Pillip ina/o American communities. An evolving, informal, comfort able space to netvvork an discuss political, cultural, and social her/history issues.
BLock Party You couldn't make it? It's okay, don't cry. .-Jere's your second chance to meet all the orgs that came out!
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The purpose of the E& press to Success Pro gram (ETS) is to help students develop their public speaking skills and interpersonal communica tion skills. ETS is a non credit leadership program that is FREE to all undergrads. for in(o contact Nick Mata at :cess@ucsd .edu
Ac ad emic Succe-.S2 Program (ASP) is a student run retention program which welcomes participation from all students and strives to increase the academic success of UCSD students. ASP has a Book Lending program, Exam Archives, & more. E-mail: asp@ucsd.edu or check out their web site at http://sdcc3.ucsd.edu/-asp
UCSD Hispanic SchQ.larsh lp The Programs Abroad Fund(HSF) SchQlar Ch ap ~ located on the teL is designed to promote second floor of the Inter national Center, helps academic excellence and students experience life in build leadership skills. We provide UCSD undergraduate another culture with a wide and graduate students with a variety of study, work, and travel abroad options . personal and technological network of support. For info Stop in to get more info and talk to an advisor, e-mail Marla at d-hsf@yahoo .com M-F 9am-4pm.
The Office of Sexu al Harassme nt Pre ve ntion & Policy (OSHPP) pro vides education about sexual harassment and gender discrimination to the entire UCSD community and provides assistance in investigating and resolving these issues. Students, Staff, and faculty are encouraged to review our online edu program at http://oshpp.ucsd.ed
Nu Alpba Kappa ( NAI0 is a Latino based fraternity that focuses on community service, academic success, social and professional networking, culture, and brotherhood. Contact Nak at ucsdnak@ucsd.edu
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The UCSD []gQg-.duQ is a cultural org that provides a place for students of mixed heritage to share their experi ences. It is also a source for those who are simply inter ested in multi-racial issues. The HAPA club works closely within other UCSD & non UCSD orgs, in hope of fostering further awareness of multiracial identity. hapaclub@ ucsd.edu
6sia n and Pacific-I slan der SWde nt Alliance (APSA) represents a broad range of API issues on campus and the surrounding community aspects: socially, educationally, politically, and culturally, as well as provide a comfortable space to learn about each other. apsa@ucsd.edu
~ Mu lti-As ian Stud en t CMASA) Mi MA5A es su M.ASA. MASA is a cultural org that strives to create one heart beat among cultures. They hope to create a comfortable atmosphere for everyone to socialize, and they'd love to be your home away from home. masa@ucsd .edu or http://vvww-acs.ucsd.edu/ - masa
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Psyc h ological and Co unselin g Serv ices staff reaches out to the students by sharing informa tion about support groups, individual counseling, and peer education programs. Visit the new website at
Psychservices@ucsd .edu
The Volunteer Connection Student Lega l Ser vices Program dedicates its time prOVides free, confidential and resources to providing legal counseling, education and referrals to UCSD the UCSD community with fresh and new innovative students and student volunteer opportunities. The o rganizations. They provide Volunteer Connection over legal workshops and sees six programs year round conduct individual and and spends much of its time group counseling sessions . searching for volunteer for more info: sls@ucsd .edu opportunities that best SUit the needs of UCSD's ever or visit htt://sls.ucsd .edu changing student, staff and faculty community. connect- conceive---change
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r Welcome to the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Ir.ans gend er Resource Center! The center provides a visible presence on campus and enhance a sense of con nection and community among LGBT faculty, staff, students, and their allies at UCSD. Get Involved by becoming one of their interns or student staff, participating in one of the student groups, helping their peer support groups, joining the Umbrella Group, or volunteering at the center. rainbow@ucsd.edu http:/;1gbt.ucsd.edu
The Nikkel Student Union is a Japanese and Japanese American interest group at UCSD, although many of their members are not of Japanese descent. Their goal as an org IS to come together and spread commu nity. They do this through various activities and events, which serve as socially and culturally stimulating outlets for their members. For more information you can e-mail nikkei@ucsd.edu
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£.S.E.J.) is a student org that actively addresses political and socioeconomic issues. They have helped the 'Justice for Janitors" campaign and are currently directlOg their efforts toward the "Living Wage" campaign. For more info contact kcativo@ucsd.edu If you want to make a real d ifference In San Diego, jOin SEJ!
The Native Americao Slu..dgnt All ian c e (NASA) is a SAAC org with the p urpose of creating commu nity for Native American Students at UCSD and raising awareness of Native issues. In addition to our role in the campus community, we also rUn a comprehensive out reach project on local Indian reservations. Our goal for this year is to Increase our population on campus and bring the local, state, and national Issues of Indian Country into the conscious ness of students and adminis trators.
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grad uate Diversity Leader ship I nstit~ (CUDU) is a new o pportllnity for 1st & 2nd year students to experience a SOCial change mod el o f lead ership develop ment and growth thro ugh academc & experiential d iversity related activities. The institute is a collab oration b etween the Cross-Cultural Cehter, Women's Center, and Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Center For more Info e-mail: stravers@ucsd .edu,
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Kalbigan Pil ipino (KP) means 'Filipino/a Friends' in Tagalog. This student org. provides space to learn, educate, listen, speak, discuss, produce, and continue to create elements of the Pilipino(a)/Filipin(a) American culture. kaibigan @ucsd .edu
Danza Azteca is a stu dent group that learns and practices indigenous Aztec dancing. Danza Azteca participates politically by providing support to progressive demonstra tions . In order to keep traditions alive Danza often includes a history compo nent to our meetings to study the past and present of our indigenous ances . tors. For more info contact: manee333 @yahoo .com .
In Da House, Summer Bridge Reunion 2003 8ridge students packed the Cross-Cultural Center on Wednesday September 24th, 2003, ~ tudents, coordinators, ATe's, & Resource Counselors alike where munching down and partying it up! Here are some pictures to prove it!
Meetings for the rest of the Quarter at the Cross- Cultural Center Mond ays 5:00-6:30 5:00-6:30 5:30-7:00 6:30-11 :30 6:30-8:00
AAS U Board Meetings M EChAGBM SSACoun c il GBM&Prayer APSA Board Meeting AASUGBM
in the Galleray Lecture Hall Upstairs Gallery Lecture Hall
APSA GBM (even weeks) OPOC Meeting Is la mic Studies
Lecture Hall Conference Rm Upstairs
SIORC Meeting SAAC Meeting Outside the Box KP GBM (odd weeks) Raza Grad Meeting CCM Stdnt of Color Bible Study Hapa Club
Conference Rm Conference Rm Business Lobby Lecture Hall Upstairs Gallery Upstairs Gallery
ISO Meeting PAC Meet ing
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I ues ctays 6:30-10:30 7:00-9:00 7:00-9:00 Wednesdays. 11 :00-1 :00 4:00-6:00 4:30-6:00 5:00-9 :00 6:00-7:00 6:00-7:30 7:00-9:00 8:00-9:00 T h u rsd ays 7:00-9:00 9:00-10:00
Erldavs 12 :00-2:00 12:00-1 :30 4:00-6:00 4 :30-6:00 6:00-10:00
MSAJummah Prayer Lecture Hall Asian Community Forum Upstairs Hip Hop Club L.I.F.E. (odd weeks)Conference Rm Ca mpus Black Forum Upstairs Danza Azteca Pra ctice Lecture Hall
Key: AASU = African American student Union, M EChA= Movimiento Estudiantil de Aztlan, SSA= Sikh Student Assoc , tion, APSA= Asian Pacific Student Alliance, QPOC= Queer Pe opl e of Color, SIORC = Student Initiative Outreach and Reten足 tion Committee, ISO= International Socialist Organization , MSA= Muslim Student Association, CCM= Chicanos for Creative Medicine .
Remembering our Friend, Patrick Ledden by Nancy Magpusao
As provost of John Muir College at the University of California, San Diego, Patrick Ledden was involved with the Cross-Cultural Center's development since its inception in May 1995 and continued to support campus diversity efforts during his active career at UCSD. Last year, the Cross-Cultural Center honored Patrick Ledden for his commitment to fostering cultural awareness and diversity. In addition to his participation on the CCC's Advisory Board, Patrick fos足 tered campus and community entities such as overseeing the early stages of Earl Warren College as its acting provost, programming with UCSD TV, contributing to the Stuart Collection and sustaining relations with The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. His love for teaching and educa足 tion spanned several areas including the humanities, arts, mathematics, and literature, especially that of James Joyce. It was not uncommon for "Dr. Ledden" to invite students to lunch to discuss the works of Joyce and diversity-related authors. He also helped start the Preuss School, a sixth to twelfth grade school dedicated to providing a college prep education for underprivileged students. Patrick Ledden, 67, died Oct. 28 at Thornton Hospital, La Jolla, battling stomach cancer. His wife, Sally, of La Jolla, and a son, Patrick Ledden Jr., of Boston . encourage donations, in lieu of flowers, to be sent to the Patrick Ledden UCSD Undergraduate Scholarship Fund or the Patrick Ledden Preuss School Scholarship Fund through the UC San Diego Foundation, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla 92093.
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November Calendar of Events...
Jrite in club meetings and events you're interested in Monday
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Veteran's Day Holiday NO CLASSES
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Ode to Joy: Tribute Staff Assoc. Mixer to Artist in Transition 6-9pm at the Malcolm 11 :30-1:30pm XLibrary (5148 at the CCC Market Street, SO 92114)
LGBT Resource Ctr. I An Evening wI the I Diversity Peer 4th Anniversary Educators 4pm-7pm at the CCC 15pm at the CCC Lecture Hall
5th Annual Magkasama Celebrations of Color 11 Oam-5pm at 6th wI Paul Chan College Lawn 10-3pm at the CCC
Jessie Jackson visits UCSD byPerseHoopper Jesse Jackson visited UCSD on October 5 at 6 :30 pm in the Price Center. The Freedom Writers preceded the Reverend and used spoken word to criticize Prop 54 and Ward Connerly. Arash Haile read a piece entitled "I Am" and Dianne Que spoke about women and the effects of colonialism. Towards the end of their performance Jesse Jackson stood on the steps of the Price Center and listened to the group express their feelings. When they were walking off of the stage Jesse Jackson gave them a big thumbs up and congratulated them on a job well done. He also seemed very amiable taking pictures with the Freedom Writers and making an effort to speak with each one. Jesse Jackson 's speech covered many topics including the recall elec tion, voter participation, and social justice. While speaking about immigration, he said that w e needed to learn to live together as brothers and sisters and that immigrant bashing is antithetical to the American ideal of "give me your huddled masses." In response to the English-Only debate, he said that "English should be used to connect us not separate us." During the end of his speech, he called for questions from the aud ience. Numerous people took advantage of this opportunity and he was asked questio ns that ranged form his feelings o n student fee increases to his support for Lt. Governor Cruz Bustamante. When asked if he had any advice for student activists, he said that students must focus on long term goals and add elements of stud ent activism. Also, he stressed the unpredictability of the struggle and said that activists must have trust and faith to get them through d ifficult times. Overall, Jesse Jackson's speech was a collection of sound bytes that spoke to the hearts of the audience. His experience as an activist and political figure was evident in his words. As a person, he was very nice and pleasant to the students near him and he encouraged the participation of those who had come to see him. Hopefully, those that were there will continue to think about the issues he raised and begin to be critical of American society and politics.
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