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FW: Cultural Center Focus Groups

The Cultural Center is holding two focus groups before the end of the semester.
The purpose of these groups is to gather feedback from students about the events
hosted by the center.

 

December 7, 3-4:00 pm, In front of the Learning Resource Center

North County Campus

 

December 11, 10-10:30 pm, Cultural Center (5104a)
SLO Campus (please note that the date has changed for this event)

 

The first 5 students to arrive at each group will receive a $10.00 gift card
to Amazon.com. Any students after the first 5 will get FREE cookies!

FW: Spirituality Chat: Islam

Spirituality Chat: Islam

Faysal Kolkailah will be discussing and answering questions about Islam on 

November 29th

from 12-1:30 pm
in the Cultural Center (5104a)

 

Snacks will be provided.

 

 

FW: Screening - Race - The Power of an Illusion: The Story We Tell

Race - The Power of an Illusion: The Story We Tell

November 30th, 12-1:00 pm, Cultural Center (5104a)

 

Description: Uncovers the roots of the race concept in North America, the 19th century science that legitimated it, and how it came to be held so fiercely in the western imagination. The episode is an eye-opening tale of how race served to rationalize, even justify, American social inequalities as "natural." 

 

FW: Date Correction - December is a Drag

 

 

FW: Food Assistance - TODAY!

 

FREE groceries giveaway at Cuesta!

TODAY! November 14th: Food Bank Distribution       Emergency Food Assistance Program The Emergency Food Assistance Program is a Federally funded program that supplies food once a month to low-income families and individuals of all ages through its USDA Commodities Program. This photo shows an example of food recipients received at a previous distribution. You could receive a package very similar this afternoon!   When & Where? TODAY! Tuesday, November 14 at Cuesta College Parking stalls will be reserved at each distribution location for easy loading. SLO Campus: 3-5pm in parking lot 3 North County Campus: 3-5pm in parking lot 10     Remember to BRING BAGS!     Qualifications Participants must be at least 18 years old and must certify that they meet USDA income guidelines by signing in.  No ID or proof of income is required to participate. DO I QUALIFY? USDA Income Guidelines   Volunteer Interested in volunteering your time?  Let us know!   Questions?  Contact Anthony Gutierrez at agutierr@cuesta.edu I WANT TO VOLUNTEER     Future Distribution Dates   December 12 Spring 2018 Dates TBD     STAY CONNECTED:

 

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FW: GALA (Gay Straight Alliance) informational meeting

GALA (Gay Straight Alliance) informational meeting

 

GALA will be holding an informational meeting on

 

Thursday, November 16^th from 12-1:00 pm in the Cultural Center (5104a).

 

Learn about their org & other resources for LGBTQ people in SLO County.

 

http://galacc.org/

 

 

 

FW: Event change - Native American History Month

 

 

The screening of Race - Power of an Illusion is changed from November 6 to
November 30, 12-1:00, Cultural Center (5104a)

 

 

 

FW: Restorative Partners Open House

 

FW: Native American Heritage Month Flier

Native American Heritage Month Events
Salinan Ethnobotany Presentation
November 2^nd, 12-1:00
Cultural Center (5104A)

 

Film Screening – Race: The Power of an Illusion
November 6^th, 12-1:00
Cultural Center (5104A)
FREE popcorn & drinks

 

Donuts & Dialogue: Americas Native Prisoner’s of War
November 7^th, 11-12:00
Cultural Center (5104A)
FREE donuts

Film Screening – Indian School: Stories of Survival
November 13^th, 12-1:00
Cultural Center (5104A)
FREE popcorn & drinks

Standing Rock Panel
November 14, 12-2:00
Room 5401
FREE lunch

FW: Standing Rock Panel - Native American Heritage Month Event

Standing Rock Panel
Students and families of San Luis Obispo’s Outside Now will present and
answer questions about their involvement in the Standing Rock protest &
their collaboration with the Norther Chumash Tribal Council and city
government that led to SLO celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day rather than
Columbus Day.

 

November 14^th
12-2:00 pm
Room 5401

 

FREE lunch will be provided

Learn more about Outside Now below:

http://www.outsidenow.org/

 

FW: Women in Male-Dominated Fields - Heidi Harmon

Women in Male-Dominated Fields Event:
SLO Mayor Heidi Harmon will be speaking and answering 
questions about her experience as a woman in politics on: 

 

November 8th

12-1:00 pm
Room 5401

 

FREE lunch provided (Lasagna from Nucci's)

FW: Transfer Day 25 Great Questions that Transfer Students Can Ask College & University Reps

In preparation for the upcoming University Transfer Day event on Monday, 10/30/17 (10:30am-1:00pm, Student Center, SLO Campus) at Cuesta College, check out these 25 questions to ask your visiting reps!

 

Whether you meet College/University Reps at a college fair or on a campus visit, you can ask the following questions to help start a good dialogue:

 

1. What do I need to do to complete your college admissions process?

2. Are there specific admission requirements and how can I prepare for my major?

3. Do extra-curricular or work activities count in the admissions decision?

4. What happens if I want to change my major after I've been admitted?

5. Are there internships or work experience opportunities in my major?

6. Is there job placement help for current students and/or graduates?

7. What is the cost for one year? What types of financial aid are available?

8. Are academic or athletic scholarships available, if so what are the criteria?

9. What intercollegiate sports do you offer? What division is your school?

10. Is the location of the school rural, urban, or suburban?

11. What's the surrounding area like? Is it easy to get around?

12. Is housing available on campus for transfer students? What are the housing options?

13. Do most transfer students live off campus?

14. Are you allowed to have a car on campus? How much does parking cost?

15. How would you describe the academic pressure and workload?

16.What support services are available (academic advisers, tutors, etc.)?

17. How accessible are advisors and faculty outside of class?

18. Do I need to bring my own computer?

19. Is there a sports complex or fitness center?

20.What types of clubs and extra-curricular activities are available on campus? Do you offer intramural sports activities?

21. Are fraternities and sororities a big part of campus life?

22. Do you offer a study abroad program?

23.When is your school's open house?

24. How do I schedule a campus visit?

25. Are any big changes in the works that I should know about? 

 

Two chances to see acclaimed author Brando Skyhorse, Thurs. Oct 26, on campus

Kicking off the Book of the Year 2018 program is a special author event on October 26, 2017, featuring award-winning writer Brando Skyhorse in a discussion and book signing of his novel The Madonnas of Echo Park. The event will be held in the CPAC from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Winner of the prestigious 2011 PEN/Hemingway Award, The Madonnas of Echo Park is written as a set of interconnected short stories exploring the Latino and Southeast Asian immigrant communities of Echo Park in central Los Angeles where Skyhorse grew up. General Admission tickets are $10 and available online at cpactickets.cuesta.edu. Cuesta College students can attend free by registering with cuestabook@gmail.com.

Also, we have a special free student-centered event with Brando that morning:  Rm. 5401, 11-12:30; Q & A, and author discussion.  Community welcome to attend.  Polycom to North County Center, Dallons Hall.

FW: Native American Heritage Month - Salinan Ethnobotany Presentation

Salinan Ethnobotany Presentation
Thursday, November 2, 12-1:00 pm, Cultural Center (5104a)

 

Patti Dunton of the Salinan Tribe will be discussing local plant life
used in Salinan spiritual traditions & medicine.

 

FREE snacks will be provided.

 

 

 

 

ASCC Fall Fest Event

ASCC Fall Festival Event
October 31, 11-1:00 pm, Student Center Courtyard

This event will feature:

A costume Contest

Free pumpkin pie
Pumpkin decorating

Games

Sugar skull decorating
& more……………………………………….

 

FW: Latinos in Leadership Panel

Latinos in Leadership Panel
Monday, October 23^rd, 2-3:00 pm, room 5401

 

A panel featuring Dr. Mark Sanchez, Vice President of Student Services,
and Siboney Guardado, Associate Director of the Student Success Centers,
will answer questions about their journey through their education, their

career or their current role as a leaders.

 

A mid-afternoon snack from Taqueria  Santa Cruz will be provided!

University Transfer Day 2017

Upcoming Cultural Center Events

Donuts & Dialogue: A Man's Role in Preventing Violence Against Women
October 18, 12-1:00 pm, Cultural Center (5104a/b), SLO Campus

October 25, 12-1:00 pm, Dallons Hall (N3102), North County Campus

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Brandon Covarrubias
from R.I.S.E (Respect.Inspire.Support.Empower) will be facilitating a discussion
about how men can change the culture that contributes to violence against women.

 

FREE Donuts!

http://www.riseslo.org/

 

 

Día de Los Muertos Celebration (Day of the Dead Celebration)
October 19, 11-12:30, Cultural Center (5104A), SLO Campus

Decorate sugar skulls, learn more about the traditions of Día de Los Muertos &

eat good food!

ASCC Event next week!

ASCC Chill Out Day

 

October 16^th, 11-1:00 pm, Student Center Courtyard, SLO Campus

Relax during midterms by eating FREE Kona Ice, playing games
and making tye dye t-shirts.

Author Brando Skyhorse at Cuesta College

Award-winning author Brando Skyhorse will be at the Cuesta Performing Arts Center on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 5 PM for a reading, Q and A, and book signing. The event is free for Cuesta students; General Admission Tickets are $10 and available at cpactickets.cuesta.edu. This event is sponsored by Cuesta College Friends of the Library with support from the Cuesta College Student Equity Fund.

 

Author Brando Skyhorse at Cuesta College

Award-winning author Brando Skyhorse will be at the Cuesta Performing Arts Center on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 5 PM for a reading, Q and A, and book signing. The event is free for Cuesta students; General Admission Tickets are $10 and available at cpactickets.cuesta.edu. This event is sponsored by Cuesta College Friends of the Library with support from the Cuesta College Student Equity Fund.

Join us for a Focus Group - Cuesta College Values Your Opinion

Student focus groups are around lunch time, only 90 minutes long, and participants receive a $20 gift card and lunch.