College Of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences
Cal Poly Pomona

Michi And Walter Weglyn Endowed Chair Of Multicultural Studies


2008 Events

9ine Digits Away From My Dream:”  A Play and Discussion

9ine Digits Away From My Dream” examines and exposes the plight of undocumented students seeking higher education in the United States.  Based on true stories collected  from students whose lives have been affected tremendously because of their legal status in the United States, it is a synthesis of hard work, disappointments, failure and success.

A discussion about the film, migration, and higher educations will follow the performance.

Date: Thursday, January 24, 5:00-7:00 pm
Location: Bronco Student Center-Ursa Minor

 

Race, Class, Gender and Education in the Southwest

A panel discussion on the historical and contemporary factors shaping education and schooling in the U.S. Southwest with particular emphasis on issues of race, class, and gender.

Panelists Include: 
Christina Chávez, CPP Liberal Studies; Sandy Dixon, CPP EWS; Gilda Ochoa, Pomona College.
Moderator:  Estela Ballon, CPP Liberal Studies,

Date:  February 7, 2008, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Location:  Cal Poly Pomona, Bronco Student Center-Ursa Minor

 

Film Screening and Discussion with the Director Brown is the New Green: George Lopez and the American Dream

Date:  February 20, 2:00 om-4:00 pm
Location:  Bronco Student Center- Ursa Minor

 

Symposium on Chicano/Latino Issues

This symposium is an academic forum for CSU faculty, staff, and students that promotes research on issues related to the Chicana/o/Latina/o community and its interethnic and international interactions.

Date:  February 29, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Location:  Bronco Student Center-Andromeda, Orion, and Ursa Minor

 

For more information, contact Enrique Ochoa at ecochoa@csupomona.edu or (909) 869-3115


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