Join Communication Studies students for the following end-of-the-quarter performances.

All performances will take place in the PUB on Wed., Nov. 30. See specific times and details below. ***Please note that you can stop by any one of the performances at any time. You will most likely want to stay for 5-10 minutes.

9:30-10:20 a.m. “Building a (Critical) Wall”: In this performance, students will build a critical “Wall” made up of facts, statistics, artwork, stories, etc., which demonstrate various standpoints on the President-elect’s proposed wall. This is an interactive performance, where audience members will be able to visually respond to the wall, test their immigration knowledge, and more! ***We will most likely keep the wall up for the rest of the day for viewing.

10:30-11:20 a.m. “Behind the Screen: Exploring Online Discrimination”: In this performance, students will explore racism, sexism, homophobia, and Islamophobia on the Internet. Instead of reinforcing online discrimination, we are subverting common stereotypes through facts, statistics, critical memes, humor, and irony. Audience members will be able to interact with live computers or the faces “behind the screen.”

12:30-2:20 p.m. “Open Rights Mic: Let Go, Let Flow” **See flyer below: In this performance, students will be holding an open mic featuring live music, poetry, storytelling, and artwork exploring race, gender, ability, sexuality, as well as post-election feelings. Audience members are welcome to participate in interactive art and join us onstage.

Have you ever been on campus and thought to yourself – “I wish I could….”

Go on a nature walk
Play video games at the Veterans’ Resource Center
Make a vision board
Paint a pet rock
Eat a snack
Make jewelry
Make your own DIY bath products
Try Zumba! or yoga
Snuggle with a therapy dog
Build a marshmallow spaghetti tower
Make a holiday craft
Play a board game
Make your own stress sock (or, in the words of my child – an “in distress” sock)
….OR, just chill out???

If so – keep reading!

Check out our quarterly pre-funk to finals week – BREATHE.  This quarterBREATHE events begin Monday, November 28 (with Dr. Roberts and her therapy dog in the PUB Lobby) and wrap up on Friday, December 2 (with yoga in the gymnasium or swimming at a local pool), with our main event happening Thursday, December 1 (events across campus – and make sure you stop by the Counseling Center for free food, crafts, and more)!

Students often report high levels of stress before finals, which can negatively impact their academic performance as well as their physical and mental health. BREATHEaims to reduce student stress as well as connect students to their SCC community. These efforts assist our students with attaining their academic and personal goals.

See the full schedule of BREATHE events here.

Fall 2016 BREATHE Sponsors:
Counseling Center, Advising and Success Center, Office of the President, Student Leadership Center, Multicultural Center, Veterans Resource Center, The Writing & Learning Studio, Ray W. Howard Library, PE/Intramurals, Science Division (Biology Department, Chemistry Department, & Engineering Department), CEO Program, WorkForce Education, Science Club, Engineering Club, Mental Health Awareness Society, 1st Nations Club, Black Student Union, CEO Community Club, Alliance of Latino American Students, & eLearning and Instructional Media

Applications for the 2017 Students of Color Conference are due by Dec. 2, 2016 – so get your application in today! Applications are available in the Multicultural Center, upstairs in the PUB (9301).

The Students of Color Conference is April 6-8, 2017. This is a statewide, transformative educational experience not to miss. Over 800 students from community colleges across the state participate every year! Workshop topics include: leadership development; ethnic, racial, and cultural sensitivity; academic success; identity development; diversity and multiculturalism; strategies and skills for promoting social justice; intercultural communication; and more!

The number of students the Multicultural Center can send is extremely limited, so apply today.

If you are interested in attending, or for more information about these conference opportunities, please contact a Multicultural Center staff member.