Monday, October 29 • 5:00 – 6:30 pm • KBR Keynote Speaker: DENICE FROHMAN Existencia es Resistencia – Existence is ResistanceDenice Frohman is an award-winning poet, educator, performer, and speaker. Born and raised in New York City, she is a CantoMundo Fellow, former Women of the World Poetry Slam Champion, 2014 National Association of Latino Arts & Cultures Fund for the Arts grant recipient, 2013 Hispanic Choice Award winner, and 2012 Leeway Transformation Award recipient. Her work has been commissioned by ESPN and Twitter; and her work appears in Women of Reisitance: Poems for a new Feminism, Nepantla: An Anthology for Queer Poets of Color, The Acentos Review, Winter Tangerine, and more.

Monday, October 29 • 2:00 – 4:00 pm • NHE 102 Featured Speaker: RAINA J. LEÓNRaina J. León, member of the Carolina African American Writers Collective, published in numerous journals as a writer of poetry, fiction and nonfiction; author of three collections of poetry, Canticle of Idols, Boogeyman Dawn, and sombra: (dis)locate (2016) and the chapbook, profeta without refuge (2016). She has received fellowships and residencies with Macondo, Cave Canem, CantoMundo, Montana Artists Refuge, the Macdowell Colony, Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts, Vermont Studio Center, the Tyrone Guthrie Center in Annamaghkerrig, Ireland and Ragdale. She also is a founding editor of The Acentos Review, an online quarterly, international journal devoted to the promotion and publication of Latinx art. Raina is an Associate Professor of Education at Saint Mary’s College of California. León is currently a teaching artist in residence at the Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco. Raina J. León is the Fall 2018 Visiting Writer, part of the English Department’s Visiting Writers Series.

Thursday, November 1 • 3:00 – 4:00 pm • KBR and 5:00 – 6:30 pm • KBR Featured Speaker: REV. ALVIN HERRINGRev. Alvin Herring’s leadership spans the nonprofit and academic arenas. He previously served as Dean of Students and Assistant Vice President for Student Life for the University of Louisville, as executive director of the Working Interfaith Network in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and as executive director of the Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice in Louisville, Kentucky. His experience has repeatedly testified to a truth about his character; he is a resourceful problem-solver, a skilled administrator and an attentive leader.

The 21st century movement for racial and social justice is fortunate to list him among the leaders reshaping how this nation utilizes faith to organize communities to achieve progress and change.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2

WORKSHOPIssues in ADPI Communities11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Goodwin Forum (Nelson Hall East 102)This workshop discusses issues facing Asian, Desi, and Pacific Islander (ADPI) community and students, specifically underrepresented and marginalized population, addressing institutional changes to advance the success and voices of these people. We seek to educate people on the variety of social justice issues that ADPI students face. We want to decolonize the mind.

Presenter: Asian Desi Pacific Islander Collective (ADPIC)

SEEING WHITE PODCAST CIRCLE12:00 – 1:00 pm, Library Room 114 This documentary podcast series from the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University, Seeing White is a 14-part mini-series from the show Scene on Radio. Hosts Jon Biewen and weekly guest host Dr. Chenjerai Kumanyika delve into the historical origins of whiteness and racism in the U.S. The series looks at the history as well as the social constructs and emotional grappling that Americans engage in when discussing race. Please come to this session prepared to discuss these episode.Links to the episodes are available at dialogue.humboldt.edu

Presenter: Tim Miller, Digital Media & Learning Librarian

WORKSHOPHeal Yourself through Poetry1:00 – 3:00 pm, Goodwin Forum (Nelson Hall 102)This workshop will discuss the ways in which expressing yourself through poetry can be used as a way of healing. It will also discuss the ways in which poetry can be used as a tool for activism.

Presenters: Maritza Galvan, Maria Sanchez, Latinx Center for Academic Excellence

WORKSHOPAsian American Resistance in 2018: Breaking the Model Minority Myth3:00 – 5:00 pm, Goodwin Forum (Nelson Hall East 102)Asian Americans are often portrayed and often self-identified as the model minority in the United States. This workshop will work to break our stereotypes and ideas of what we often think of Asian Americans and talk about the various forms of Asian American resistance and activism.

Presenters: Roger Wang, Matilda Bunchongchitr, ADPIC

FILM SCREENING & DISCUSSIONBlacKkKlansman5:00 – 8:00 pm, Kate Buchanan Room In Spike Lee’s new film based on real events, Ron Stallworth, an African-American police officer in Colorado, successfully manages to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan. A discussion will be facilitated by Dr. Ramona Bell, Department of Critical Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (CRGS). This event is sponsored by the Office of Student Life

Presenter: Dr. Ramona Bell

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS DANCE7:00 pm – 12:00 am, Arcata Veterans Hall, 1425 J Street, ArcataLatinx Center for Academic Excellent presents the first annual dance event! All ages welcome! $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Food available for purchase. Proceeds from food and ticket sales will help fund LCAE’s future events and cultural graduation in May 2019.

For more information, LCAE@humboldt.edu, or call 707.826.4530

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This event is supported and coordinated by HSU students, staff, faculty, as well as: Associated Students, CRGS & English Departments, Cultural Centers for Academic Excellence, Division of Student Affairs, Housing, HSI-STEM, MultiCultural Center, Office of Diversity, Equity,

and Inclusion, Office of Student Life, Social Work, Sociology Departments, University Library, Equity Alliance of the North Coast & Arcata Main Street.

HSU is an AA/EO institution. This event is wheelchair accessible. Persons who wish to request disability-related accommodations, including sign language interpreters, should contact SDRC at 707.826.4678 or sdrc@humboldt.edu.

Visit:

dialogue.humboldt.edu

For more information contact Kumi Watanabe-Schock at 707.826.5656 or email cdor@humboldt.edu

Existencia es Resistencia • Existence is Resistance

All Events Free and Open to the Public

All Events Free and Open to the Public

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27

SPECIAL EVENTDay of Diversity at Farmers Market9:00 am – 1:00 pm, Arcata PlazaWe are your Community is a poster campaign created by two masters in Social Work students Erin Youngblood-Smith and Amy Mathieson with the aim of bridging the gap between the local community and students of color. Through outreach and marketing campaign, the project seeks to help people in Humboldt County better understand the experiences of students of color on and off campus. There will be tabling by a variety of local & campus organizations on the plaza during farmers market to engage with the community on the subject of diversity.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29

CDOR KICK-OFF ON THE QUAD!11:00 am – 1:00 pm, UC QuadStop by the Quad to pick up CDOR Event Schedules and to hear about upcoming workshops!

WORKSHOPCultural Appropriation vs. Cultural Appreciation11:00 – 11:50 am, Goodwin Forum (Nelson Hall East 102)This workshop will highlight the realities and experiences of cultural appropriation that have been witnessed throughout our lives. We will discuss the effects of appropriation within our personal stories and narrative because there is never just one story.

Presenters: Tania Cubas & Deema Hindawi, Women’s Resource Center & MultiCultural Center

FILM SCREENING & DISCUSSIONMarianne: One Immigrant’s Journey12:00 – 2:00 pm, Goodwin Forum (Nelson Hall East 102)Local filmmakers Joy Hardin and Amy Uyeki share the immigrant story of Marianne Pennekamp, a longtime Humboldt County resident and child and family rights advocate. Marianne’s journey with her family, escaping from Hitler’s Germany to France and on to America mirrors many immigrant stories and is especially relevant today. Marianne and her son Peter Pennekamp will be at this screening for a post-film discussion with the filmmakers. This event is sponsored by Department of Social Work.

Presenters: Marianne & Peter Pennekamp, Joy Hardin, Amy Uyeki

FEATURED SPEAKER “Say Her Name!”: Poetry of Witness and Resistance: Raina León Poetry Reading/Q&A and Workshop2:00 – 3:00 pm, Goodwin Forum (Nelson Hall East 102)In this reading and workshop, poet and educator Dr. Raina J. León will offer a short selection of poetry generated from a place of witness and resistance in these times of increased tumult, marginalization, and violence against people of color. After a Q&A about her work, she will offer generative creative writing prompts for audience members and writers to consider based on the poetry of Danez Smith, Patricia Smith, and Aracelis Girmay. The workshop will close with sharing of the work created in that space together. Dr. León is an Assoc. Professor, Single Subject Credential Program – English at Saint Mary’s College of California, Kalmanovitz School of Education

FEATURED SPEAKER Love and Happiness as Revolution: Raina León Poetry Reading/Q&A and Workshop3:00 – 4:00 pm, Goodwin Forum (Nelson Hall East 102)Audre Lorde once wrote: “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” In this reading and workshop, poet and educator Dr. Raina J. León will offer a short selection of poetry that focuses on joy, life, and birth as a political act. She will read new poems, offer a Q&A, and then provide generative writing prompts that focus on generational joy, lineage, and legacy. The workshop will close with sharing of the work created in that space together. Dr. León is an Assoc. Professor, Single Subject Credential Program – English at Saint Mary’s College of California, Kalmanovitz School of Education

WORKSHOPMeasure K—Sanctuary In Humboldt County3:00 – 5:00 pm, Library Fishbowl (Room 209)Come learn about how Measure K, Sanctuary for Humboldt County, will make history by creating an inclusive community. Know Your Rights training will help everyone better understand the legal impacts Measure K will have on the overall County. We will explain why you should Vote Yes on Measure K! DISCLAIMER: HSU neither supports or opposes the measures to be discussed.

Presenters: Xochitl Cabrera, Emely Velez, Campaign Committee, Centro del Pueblo

WORKSHOPLoving the Skin I’m in: My Story3:30 – 4:30 pm, Nelson Hall East Room 1066th grade African American student, Sadie Shelmire, will be sharing her experience as a student of color in the Arcata School District. She will give advice to local teachers and administrators on how they can be more welcoming, supportive and inclusive.

Presenters: Sadie Makayla-Tiye Shelmire, 6th grader, Sunnybrae Middle School & Tay D. Triggs, HSU administrator

KEYNOTE SPEAKER Denice Frohman 5:00 – 6:30 pm, Kate Buchanan Room Denice Frohman has created a special keynote performance, based on this year’s 20th Anniversary CDOR theme EXISTENCIA ES RESISTENCIA/EXISTENCE IS RESISTANCE.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30WORKSHOPEmbodied Liberation: Somatic Tools for Metabolizing White Fragility 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Goodwin Forum (Nelson Hall East 102)In this workshop, we draw from the studies and writing of Resmaa Menakem, Robin DiAngelo, and Generative Somatics (body centered healing) to provide tools for white bodies to metabolize their false sense of fragility around race related topics.

Presenters: Shanti Belaustegui Pockell & Samantha Stone, Environmental Studies

WORKSHOPSex, Silence & Voice within Communities of Color: Creating Loving Relationships and Communities12:00 – 2:00 pm, Goodwin Forum (Nelson Hall East 102)We will be having conversations about sex, shame, and our understanding of healthy sexual relationships through the lens of multiple cultures and identities. Through these conversations, we’ll discuss the difficulties and opportunities in talking about sexualized violence in our communities. This space will centralize the experiences and voices of POC students.

Presenters: Esmy Hurtado, Cellular Molecular Biology Major, Jennifer Garcia, Anthropology Major, Adrienne Banh, Psychology Major, Check It Peer Educators

WORKSHOPA Sense of Belonging —Obstacles Hindering Latinx Students in College Campuses4:00 – 5:00 pm, Library Fishbowl (Room 209)Talk about the Mexican American/Latinx/Hispanic experience in the United States and how it ties to the obstacles one faces in the community and at home.

Presenter: Abdel Amador, HSU Residential Life

WORKSHOPThe Fight for Affordable Housing (Vote Yes on Prop 10 Campaign)5:00 – 7:00 pm, Library Fishbowl (Room 209)On Nov. 6, voters across California will have the opportunity to vote on Prop 10, a ballot measure that will repeal Costa Hawkins, a landlord bill that has led to an increase in homelessness throughout California. In this workshop, participants will learn about the history of Costa Hawkins, its effects, and why we need to vote Yes on Prop. 10 DISCLAIMER: HSU neither supports or opposes the measures to be discussed.

Presenter: Nathaniel McGuigan

WORKSHOPGenocide 1016:00 – 7:00 pm, Kate Buchanan RoomWhat is genocide? How does it happen? Is it still happening today? This workshop will present what constitute genocide under the laws defined by the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.

Presenter: Daniel John Segura

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31

WORKSHOPPedagogy of the Unwoke10:00 am – 12:00 pm, Goodwin Forum (Nelson Hall East 102) We all encounter people who despite our country’s history seem to have no knowledge of the need and the importance of racial justice. This participatory workshop will provide ideas to enter conversations about racial injustice without blame, shame or guilt. We will also explore how to use restorative approaches to address structural racism in interpersonal interactions.

Presenters: Ron White and Iva Dubyak, Humboldt Area Foundation WEBINARAmerican Indian Newspapers: Exploring Primary Sources for the Study of American Indian Cultures11:00 – 12:00pm, Library Fishbowl (Room 209)Tribal newspapers can provide a broad understanding of historical and contemporary Indigenous experiences across North America. This webinar will discuss the significance of Indigenous Journalism as an untapped tool for teaching and research within American Indian studies.

Presenter: HSU Library

WORKSHOPDisrupting Bias 10112:00 – 2:00 pm, TBD (off campus location to be confirmed) This workshop will address the first two of four dimensions of racism defined as internalized, interpersonal, institutional, and structural (or systemic). Participants will learn common language used to discuss racial equity, and examine how living in a culture dominated by messages of white superiority impacts how we see ourselves and how we consciously and unconsciously see and interact with others. This workshop is offered off campus to encourage participation of students, staff, and administrators from TK-12 schools.

Presenters: Cori Jara, Lead Case Manager, McKinleyville Family Resource Center; Meridith Oram, Community Development Specialist, Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, HSU

WORKSHOPWhat is Dia De Los Muertos?2:00 – 4:00 pm, Goodwin Forum (Nelson Hall East 102)We will be discussing what really is Dia De Los Muertos and explaining the significance of the various themes, colors, and ideologies shown in the tradition.

Presenters: Caia Santana, Hospitality & Operations Specialist, Latinx Center for Academic Excellence, Art Studio (Photography) major

WORKSHOPConvivial Research in Humboldt County5:00 – 6:30 pm, Library Fishbowl (Room 209)Convivial Research is a collective investigative approach that refuses to objectify communities in struggle. It is a collaborative process of learning that is conducted in a climate of shared facilitation and mutual respect.

Presenter: Jack Surmani, Humboldt County Convivial Research Group

WORKSHOPU.S. Imperialism and the Legacy of Mckinley (Vote No on Measure M Campaign)5:00 – 7:00 pm, Kate Buchanan RoomIt is time to remove the McKinley statue from the Arcata Plaza. In this workshop, participants will learn about William McKinley, what he did, his enduring legacy, and the campaign to preserve the victory in the removal of the McKinley statue from the Arcata Plaza. In addition, participants will learn why it is important to vote No on Measure M. DISCLAIMER: HSU neither supports or opposes the measures to be discussed.

Presenter: Nathaniel McGuigan

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1WORKSHOPData-Informed Conversation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion1:00 – 2:00 pm, Goodwin Forum (Nelson Hall East 102)This multimedia presentation will highlight the importance of data-informed conversations of diversity, equity, and inclusion. By exploring the historical context of diversity data collection and original intent, we can unlock the mysteries of why institutions collect diversity data in the way that they do and how modern behavioral researchers can use those data to better understand their institution.

Presenter: Micahel Le, Office of Institutional Effectiveness

FEATURED SPEAKER WORKSHOPDismantling Gender (and Race, and Ability) with Literature and Pscyhology 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Goodwin Forum (Nelson Hall East 102)What does it mean “doing” gender or class or race? This particular workshop is aiming to dismantle the norm by giving one of the space to cross-pollinate in theory and literature to help one understand the performance of “doing” the standard or the normal. This workshop aims to deconstruct what it means to be part of a stereotypes and how it might form through Piaget’s theory, Judith Butler on performance, Stuart Hall on signifier and signified and others.

Presenter: Jocelyn Bolanos

WORKSHOP Rev. Alvin Herring3:00 – 4:00 pm, Kate Buchanan RoomRev. Alvin Herring will host a community organizing workshop. Rev. Herring is the Executive Director of Faith in Action, formerly PICO National Network, an international network of 39 federations and local groups in 21 states and 3 countries.

2018 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI SPEAKEREliberto “Eddie” Ramos (’99, Sociology)4:00 – 6:00 pm, Goodwin Forum (Nelson Hall East 102) Eliberto “Eddie” Ramos (‘99, Sociology is a Psychiatric Social Worker for Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Court Linkage Program within superior courts. Serving as a bridge between the courts, the community, and the clients within the Los Angeles criminal justice system, he works on alternative sentencing and rehabilitation plans for adult offenders. He has helped community organizations develop and implement prevention and intervention strategies that target at- or high-risk adolescent populations to reduce community violence. His knowledge and effectiveness in his fields has led to numerous invitations as a presenter and keynote speaker at colleges, universities, and conferences.

His dedication to community service carries into his personal life through the years he worked for the R.M. Pyles Boys Camp, a wilderness camp promoting leadership and character development for low-income, disadvantaged boys. Ramos, who attended the camp as a youth, and is now on the board of directors, credits it with helping him on the path to HSU. “I just want to find ways, either through interventions, camp programs or rehabilitation to help preserve young adolescent lives.”

Following the talk will be a question & answer session and a meet & greet with snacks and refreshments provided by the Sociology Department.

FEATURED SPEAKER Rev. Alvin Herring5:00 pm – 6:30 pm, Kate Buchanan Room Rev. Alvin Herring worked as the Director of Racial Equity and Community Engagement for the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, the fifth largest foundation in the world. While serving in this role, he advanced racial justice by ensuring groups leading racial justice work they had resouces to propel their campaigns and initiatives. Rev. Herrin is the Executive Director of Faith in Action, formerly PICO National Network.

WORKSHOPHistorias a Traves del Folklorico6:30 – 9:00 pm, Library Fishbowl (Room 209)We will discuss the history of Folklorico focusing on the act of storytelling through traditional dance. Following the small presentation, the members from Ballet Folklorico de Humboldt will teach a Mexican folklorico dance.

Presenters: Natalia Ruiz, Psychology major/Ethnic Studies minor, and Daniel Gomez, CRGS, Ethnic Studies emphasis major, Dance minor, Ballet Folklorico de Humboldt

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