Workshop Reminder: Fake News and Critical Media Literacy Workshop

 

 

 

Fake News & Cultural Media Literacy Workshop
November 28^th, 12-1:00pm
Cultural Center (5104a)
SLO Campus

Dr. Emily Ryalls of the Communication Studies Department at Cal Poly will be
the workshop facilitator.

-Develop critical thinking skills
-Understand how media messages shape our culture & society
-Recognize bias, spin, misinformation & lies

FREE lunch from Petra will be served!

Check out Emily's Bio here: https://coms.calpoly.edu/faculty/dr-emily-ryalls?fbclid=IwAR0CjDmPVrzmcWnrXNkQWf7vpaNuhXr8ZSygUdmQYps-o96hFydBYP76f6E

Check out the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/499287623906064/

Soc. Tutor

Professor Carolie Coffey will be tutoring this week on Tues., Wed., Thurs., 11-1 each day and open for student requests for other times as well.

 

November Events at the Cultural Center

 

 

November Events at the Cultural Center

 

 

November Events at the Cultural Center

For the Love of Native Peoples & Hip-Hop:
How Native Rappers Rock the Mic
November 8^th, 11-12:00pm
Cultural Center (5104a),
SLO Campus

 

Jenell Navarro, Cal Poly Professor of Ethnic Studies & Faculty Advisor

for the American Indian Student Association, will present on Hip-Hop

in Native culture.

Women in Male-Dominated Fields
November 14^th, 12-1:00pm
Bldg. 5400, Room 5401, SLO Campus
Via Polycom in room N3213 on the North County Campus

This is an annual event that spotlights a local woman who works in

a field traditionally dominated by men. The Cultural Center holds

this event in order to support women & girls whose interests lie in
fields in which they are the minority. Sarah Santana, a financial
planner in Morro Bay, will be our guest of honor this year.

Free lunch will be served

 

Fake News & Cultural Media Literacy Workshop
November 28^th, 12-1:00pm
Cultural Center (5104a)
SLO Campus

-Develop critical thinking skills
-Understand how media messages shape our culture & society
-Recognize bias, spin, misinformation & lies

 

Dr. Emily Ryalls of Cal Poly will be the workshop facilitator.

Free lunch will be served

 

For more info:

Ali Phelps

Activities Assistant, Cultural Center/Student Life

Cuesta Community College

(805) 546-3100 x2194

Faculty Lecture Series: New Face of Tobacco Nov. 14, 3-4

 

New Face of Tobacco: Young Adults and Electronic Smoking Devices

Wednesday, November 14, 3:00-4:00

In Room 2608

 

Speakers:

Inger Appanaitis, MPH    Program Manager SLO County Public Health Department

Ashley Allen, CHES           Health Education Specialist SLO County Public Health Department

 

A 1964 Surgeon General's report linked smoking cigarettes with dangerous health effects, including lung cancer and heart disease. Since then, tobacco companies have been increasingly motivated to market products labeled as "safer" than regular cigarettes, such as the "low-tar" and "light" cigarettes. Most recently, electronic smoking devices have been introduced in which a nicotine-containing liquid is aerosolized and inhaled (e.g. e-cigarettes, JUUL). These devices have become increasingly popular, leading FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb to declare their use an "epidemic" among youth and young adults.

• Learn what  the new smoking/vaping devices are and how the technology is evolving.
• Review trends in tobacco use across time with a focus on youth and young adults.
• Why are these new products so appealing to young adults and what are the potential health impacts on this new generation of smokers?
• Learn about local prevention and outreach efforts as Cuesta prepares to go 100% smoke and tobacco free.

Inger Appanaitis is the Program Manager for Tobacco Control at the County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department. She earned her Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Oregon Health & Science University and has been working in the field of noncommunicable diseases for the past five years. She specializes in addressing health disparities among diverse populations, including working on improving public health infrastructure in in the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands and providing technical assistance on diabetes care and outcomes among urban American Indians.

 

Ashley Allen is a Certified Health Education Specialist, earning her Bachelor of Science in Health Science with a Health Education Option from Chico State University. At the County, Ashley focuses on tobacco use and prevention among young adults and overseas campus-related activities and policy development at both Cuesta College and Cal Poly. She also holds a special interest in tobacco's impacts on the environment, and other environmental issues including climate change.

The Benefits of Internships Panel, Tuesday, October 30 10:30am - 12:00pm

Cuesta College Counseling and Career Connections are partnering up to offer a "Benefits of Internships" discussion for students at Cuesta College. The panel will be made of employers who offer internships as well as students who have completed successful internships. The workshop will be held in 5401 on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 from 10:30am – 12:00pm (there will be an opportunity to mingle with the panel members from 10:00am – 10:30am).

internship

 

Transfer Day

tutoring

 

Professor Coffey is tutoring in the Student Success office every Tuesday and Wednesday, 11-1 PM.

Screening of Underwater Dreams

Screening of Underwater Dreams

Wednesday, October 17
12:30-2:00
Cultural Center (5104a)
SLO Campus

Undocumented Student Week of Action is recognized the week of October 15-19th. This week is a student-led campaign advocating for the permanence of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

 

In recognition of this week, M.E.Ch.A. is screening the documentary Underwater Dreams. Underwater Dreams follows the story of children of undocumented Mexican immigrants who learned how to build underwater robots and eventually compete with MIT in a robotics competition. The event will be followed by a discussion facilitated by  M.E.Ch.A advisor Janet Florez.

 

Free popcorn will be served!

 

Check out the trailer below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_lmKPGlE2s

 

 

 

Latinx Roles in Film

 

 

Just a reminder  about today's event ANY TIME BETWEEN 11:30 am and 1:30  in room 3134 on SLO campus and via Polycom room N3102 in North County Campus.  We hope to see you there. FREE LUNCH and we need all your support please encourage students to attend as well.

 

 

Speak out, get feedback and don’t be a consumer: advice for a new student | Education | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/apr/20/speak-out-get-feedback-and-dont-be-a-consumer-advice-for-a-new-student

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Hispanic Heritage Month - Lantinx Roles in Film

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hispanic Heritage Month & Undocumented Students Action Week

Cuesta's 3 Latinx student clubs, Student Life and Leadership, Cultural Center, and the Latina Leadership

Network are hosting two events in October in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month and Undocumented

Students Action Week

 

Latinx Roles in Film
October 11^th, 11:30-1:30pm, Room 3134, SLO Campus
North County Campus in room N3102 via Polycom

 

Los Angeles filmmaker Andrew Vasquez will be speaking about Latinx roles in film. He received his MFA in Film Production from the School
of Cinematic Arts(USC), with an emphasis in writing and directing. He is a co-founder of the Latinx production company BRACERO, developing

and producing projects with Latinx artists such as Las Cafeteras, CONTRA TIEMPO, Quitapenas, and the Latino Theatre Company. He is currently

working on a feature documentary about incarceration and the transformative power of the arts with writer Luis Rodriguez and Tia Chucha's

Centro Cultural.

Screening of Underwater Dreams

October 17^th, 12:30-2:00pm, Cultural Center (5104a)
SLO Campus

Check out the trailer here:

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=underwater+dreams+trailer&view=detail&mid=76134F276DFD999F526276134F276DFD999F5262&FORM=VIRE

 

Time of filmmakers presentation

 

Spirituality Chat: Christianity - Reminder

Spirituality Chat: Christianity

Wednesday, September 27, 1-2:00pm, Cultural Center (5104a)
SLO Campus

 

What is a spirituality Chat? The purpose of Spirituality Chats
is to dispel myths and misconceptions about different religions

and value systems to promote greater knowledge & understanding.
The center has previously invited speakers from Islam, Buddhism &
Judaism to speak and answer questions.

 

Speaker Bio
Steve York will be presenting on and answering

questions about Christianity. He received his BA

in Linguistics from UCSB, and later a Masters of

Divinity from Moody Theological Seminary in

Plymouth, Michigan. He was a youth pastor at

two different Christian churches for 18 years. He

is now on staff with CRU here on the Central Coast. 

CRU is a Christian ministry all about helping college

students know who Jesus is, grow in their faith, and

go into the world to love with His love.

 

Faculty Lecture Series Oct. 11

You are invited to the next talk in the Faculty Lecture Series.

Feasting for Longevity

By Elisabeth DeSwart, MS RD

Thursday, October 11, 3-4 pm

Room 4028

 

Description

• Explore thriving longevity communities from around the world, & what they share.
• Take a peek into their gardens, & in their family recipe books, believed to contribute to their health & vitality.
• View current case control, epidemiological and archaeological research supporting these longevity community traditions.
• Sample one of their flavorful dishes, prepared with fresh local produce.
• Please feel free to bring any nutrition questions & quandaries.  Discussion encouraged!

 

About the Speaker

Elisabeth DeSwart is a Registered Dietitian (RD). She enjoys teaching nutrition, food science and culinary arts at Cuesta College, Cal Poly, and in the community.  DeSwart was awarded a Master of Science degree in Nutrition from Bastyr University, and completed a dietetic internship at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.  As a dietitian, she has worked in hospitals providing nutrition education (acute, sub-acute, long term, diabetic, renal, outpatients, staff), facilitating committees, managing food service, and creating therapeutic patient menus and staff wellness menus. DeSwart continues to work with children. She interviewed school children countywide for a UC Berkeley nutrition research study in San Diego, California, and teaches culinary nutrition courses over the summer for Cuesta College for Kids in SLO, and Kitchen Kid in Santa Monica, California.

Before becoming a dietitian, DeSwart was a chef for children and adults, specializing in therapeutic diets.  Her current favorite recipes to prepare are maitake BBQ "skirt steaks," and berry everything.

Check out website FunFoodFeed.com for quarterly articles & recipes!

 

Questions about the lecture should be addressed to Lara Baxley at lbaxley@cuesta.edu 

 

 

Deeper Dialogue Events

The Applied Behavioral Sciences Division at Cuesta College is pleased to introduce "Deeper Dialogues",

a gathering for deeper listening, deeper conversation, and meaningful civic engagement—while exploring

the hard questions of our time.  The guiding intention behind Deeper Dialogues is to create a respectful

space for giving voice to our passionate disagreements on deep, contrasting convictions, not for the

purposes of trying to change anyone's mind but to support understanding across our divides. 

 

Deeper Dialogues: Acts of Protest/Acts of Disrespect
September 25^th, 4-5:15pm, Room 4403, SLO Campus

Deeper Dialogues: Legalized Safe Injection Sites
October 2^nd, 4-5:15pm, Room 4403, SLO campus

Discussions will be facilitated by:
Bailey Drechsler, instructor, Applied Behavioral Sciences
John Cascamo, Dean of Workforce & Economic Development

Environmental Justice Immersion Room

Environmental Justice Immersion Room

Once a semester the Cultural Center will be choosing a topic
and creating an immersion room. An immersion room is set up
to be an immersive educational experience that can involve
interactive exhibits, film, audio and any element that would
contribute to absorbing and learning about an idea or concept.

 

This semester the center will be hosting an immersion room on
environmental justice.

September 24-26^th from 8-3:00pm in room 5104a on the SLO Campus

 

Spirituality Chat: Christianity

Spirituality Chat: Christianity

Wednesday, September 27, 1-2:00pm, Cultural Center (5104a)
SLO Campus

 

What is a spirituality Chat? The purpose of Spirituality Chats
is to dispel myths and misconceptions about different religions

and value systems to promote greater knowledge & understanding.
The center has previously invited speakers from Islam, Buddhism &
Judaism to speak and answer questions.

 

Speaker Bio
Steve York will be presenting on and answering

questions about Christianity. He received his BA

in Linguistics from UCSB, and later a Masters of

Divinity from Moody Theological Seminary in

Plymouth, Michigan. He was a youth pastor at

two different Christian churches for 18 years. He

is now on staff with CRU here on the Central Coast. 

CRU is a Christian ministry all about helping college

students know who Jesus is, grow in their faith, and

go into the world to love with His love.

MONEY’s 2018-19 Best Colleges Ranking

http://time.com/money/best-colleges/

FW: UC TAG flyer

 

UC TAG flyer

 

 

 

The State of Obesity 2018: Better Policies for a Healthier America - tfah

https://www.tfah.org/report-details/the-state-of-obesity-2018/

Film and discussion: Precious Knowledge

 

 

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FW: Constitution Day Events

Subject: Constitution Day Events

 

The ASCC & Cultural Center will be hosting Constitution Day events on both campuses about voter disenfranchisement!

SLO Campus
Monday, September 17^th, 12-1:00pm, Bldg. 5400, Rm 5401

North County Campus
Wednesday, September 19^th, 12-1:00pm, Dallons Hall/N3102

 

The American Civil Liberties Union will present on the history of voter rights in the U.S, discussing the voter ID law debate and
registering people to vote.

 

Lunch will be provided

Free Drop-in Tutoring Schedules for San Luis Obispo Campus

https://www.cuesta.edu/student/resources/ssc/tutorSLO.html

For students having difficulty with registration:

For students having difficulty with registration:

 

Enrollment Specialist 546-3100 x 3952

Or

Counseling 546-3100 x3138 or x3162

FW: Student Food Assistance

 

Hello:

Our monthly food bank distribution starts Tuesday, August 21 on the SLO campus (parking lot 10) and NC campus (parking lot 10) from 3-5 pm.

 

Also, our Cougar Food Pantry is open Monday – Thursday and information can be found HERE.

 

 FREE groceries giveaway at Cuesta!

Reminder! August 21: 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 is an example of the kinds of food recipients received at a previous distribution. You could receive a similar package on August 21st!   When & Where? Tuesday, August 21st 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 Michaela McLaughlin at  michaela_mclaughlin@cuesta.edu I WANT TO VOLUNTEER     Future 2018 Distribution Dates    August 21 September 18 October 16  November 13 (2nd Tuesday due to Thanksgiving) December 4 (1st Tuesday due to Finals)

 

 

 

FW: Reminder: Faculty Lecture Series: Wednesday, April 18 at 3pm

 

 

Dear Cuesta College Community:

 

Please remember that there will be a Faculty Lecture this Wednesday:

The View from the Mellah: Imagining the former Jewish quarter of Fez, Morocco

By Art History Faculty Member Michelle Craig

Wednesday, April 18, 3:00-3:50 p.m.

Room 2608 (the new instructional building!)

Please see the attached flyer and feel free to post and distribute in your area

 

Description

Dr. Michelle H. Craig teaches art history and art appreciation courses in the Fine Arts Division at Cuesta College. She specializes in African and Islamic art histories. Her fieldwork has been based in Morocco since 2006; her research examines the architecture and photographic representations of the mellah, the former Jewish quarter, of Fez. The UNESCO World Heritage Centre of Fez was founded in 808CE and is considered a "living medieval city". The mellah was inhabited by the fifteenth century, but its architecture largely dates to the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, making an anomaly in a city praised for its medieval qualities. This presentation explores how mellah's present form celebrates its Jewish past, reflects the failed experiments of French colonization (1912-1956), and partially meets the needs of its current Muslim inhabitants. 

 

Questions about the lecture should be addressed to Lara Baxley at lbaxley@cuesta.edu 

 

 

 

FW: Cultural Center Event - LatinXcellent

 

LatinXcellent

April 17^th, 12-1:30pm, Student Center Courtyard, SLO Campus

 

To raise awareness of National Transgender HIV Testing Day, the Cultural Center & the ASCC
have organized an event featuring a lip sync performance, free taquitos from Taco Rico,

free giveaways, information on local resources for HIV testing, a raffle & photo booth with props.

 

 

 

 

Ali Phelps

Activities Assistant, Student Life and Leadership

Cuesta Community College

(805) 546-3100 x2194

 

 

FW: Hawaiian Dance Performance & Screening of Kumu Hina

 

 

Hoapili Pomaika'i Aloha (Friends bound together in Aloha) will be at Cuesta later this month! 

 

They will be performing traditional Hawaiian dance and providing a screening of Kumu Hina. Following the screening, there will be a discussion facilitated by Doug Heumann of Tranz Central Coast. 

April 26th, 12-2:00 pm, Bldg. 5400, rm 5401, SLO Campus

 

Register for the event: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/screening-of-kumu-hina-hawaiian-dance-performance-tickets-45120651082

 

For more information about Hoapili Productions:

http://santamariahula.org/

 

 

Hoapili Pomaika'i Aloha santamariahula.org Mahalo for visiting our website and welcome to Hoapili Pomaika'i Aloha's ohana. Our haumana (students), musicians and members of our family and friends make up our fun-loving halau ohana.

To learn more about the film: 

http://kumuhina.com/

 

Home | Kumu Hina kumuhina.com KUMU HINA is the story of Hina Wong- Kalu, a transgender native Hawaiian teacher and cultural icon who brings to life Hawaii's long-held embrace of mahu - those who embody both male and female spirit, and were traditionally respected as caretakers, healers, and keepers of ancient traditions.

 

 

 

Fwd: Deeper Dialogues Event TODAY - Reminder

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Deeper Dialogues Event TODAY at the Cultural Center!

Today, 12-1:30 pm, Cultural Center (5104a)

Bailey Drechsler & John Cascamo will be facilitating
a discussion about gun ownership & safe neighborhoods.

This event is the first in a series that will encourage deeper
listening, deeper conversations, and meaningful civic
engagement about the hard questions of our time. It seeks
to create a respectful space for giving voice to our passionate
disagreements.

See flier for further details.

 

 

Ali Phelps

Activities Assistant, Student Life and Leadership

Cuesta Community College

(805) 546-3100 x2194

 

 

Campus Events in April

The Deeper Dialogues events are sponsored by the ASCC and the Applied Behavioral Sciences Division.  The plan is to hold a series of "Deeper Dialogues" (four times a year; 2 per each semester, on each campus) addressing various topics.  "Gun Ownership & Neighborhood Safety" is the first topic of the series.

 

The 2^nd Annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes event (press release attached) is set to go for 19 April.

FW: Campus Events in April

 

The Deeper Dialogues events are sponsored by the ASCC and the Applied Behavioral Sciences Division.  The plan is to hold a series of “Deeper Dialogues” (four times a year; 2 per each semester, on each campus) addressing various topics.  “Gun Ownership & Neighborhood Safety” is the first topic of the series.

 

The 2^nd Annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes event (press release attached) is set to go for 19 April. 

 

 

 

 

FW: ASCC Safe Spring Break Event

 

Safe Spring Break event TODAY

 

Come eat FREE Mexican food, play games, win gift cards to Jamba Juice & Starbucks,
& learn about safe activities to do during spring break.

 

Today, 10-1:00pm, Student Center Courtyard, SLO Campus

FW: Register for R.A.C.E. Matters Workshop: Appreciation vs. Appropriation

Don't forget to sign up for the R.A.C.E. Matters Workshop! 

Monday, March 26th
6-8:00 pm
Room 5401, SLO Campus

Follow the link below to sign up! Also, check out the bios of the panelists who will be leading the discussion and taking questions. 

 

https://appreciationorappropriation.eventbrite.com/

Appreciation or Appropriation? appreciationorappropriation.eventbrite.com It seems we can't go a week without hearing about Cultural Appropriation -- the adoption of elements of a minority culture by members of the dominant culture. No longer a subject confined within academia, Cultural Appropriation debates dominate social media platforms and blogs where reality stars, singers, fashion designers, restaurateurs, and everyday folks are called out. Cultural Appropriation is also a favorite example for those who feel that we as a culture, and especially "the left", have become overly sensitive.  Why is Cultural Appropriation problematic? Where is the line between appreciation and appropriation? Can folks of color be guilty? We will grapple with all of this and more with an esteemed  panel.  Panelists include:  Grace I. Yeh is Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies at Cal Poly. Her teaching and research areas include Asian Americans and popular media; and her courses look at popular cultural representations and discourses of Asians and Asian Americans from the 19th century to the pr

 

Panelists for the R.A.C.E. Matters Workshop: Appropriation vs. Appreciation

 

Grace I. Yeh is Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies at Cal Poly. Her teaching and research areas include Asian Americans and popular media; and her courses look at popular cultural representations and discourses of Asians and Asian Americans from the 19th century to the present.

Sandra Sarrouf is a Cultural Worker, Traditional Dancer, and an MA Candidate in Cultural Sustainability. Her focus lies in cultivating conversations through traditional arts and education. 

Adrienne Garcia-Specht is an organizer with the Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Student Success, and Treasurer of the Chicanx/Latinx Faculty Staff Association at Cal Poly. Her work as an MA in English focused on the analysis of race and class in media. 

Cameron Clay is a senior Comparative Ethnic Studies major at Cal Poly. His research interests include Art as Resistance, Medical Racism, Black Feminist Theory, Decolonial Studies, and the Black Radical Tradition. His areas of expertise include Photography and Graphic Design. 

Dr. Leola Dublin Macmillan is a faculty member in the Department of Ethnic Studies at Cal Poly. Her scholarly production includes work on adolescent identity development in marginalized girls, the representation of women and girls in American visual culture, and how difference (in race/class/gender/sexual orientation/(dis)ability) is understood within US contexts.