Ubuntu: Community Dialogue Circle

Begins Wed., Oct. 14, 2009

8:00pm-9:00pm

Global Village Lounge, Sandhu Ctr.

Runs 6 Consecutive Weeks

This dialogue circle is open to everyone and focuses on diversity, equity, global issues, the way we see the world as individuals and as a community. New participants may join at any time.

For info: email Ria Sakraney.

Transgender Training

Friday, Oct. 16

1:00-3:30 p.m.

Location TBA Once Registered

The Transgender Training is a Safe Space training focused on the concepts of gender identity, expression, and biological sex. To Register Click Here.

Next Step 2010 Applications Available

Oct. 19 in AF303A and by email.

Participant applications will be available and due December 1, 2009. Facilitator applications for new and returning faculty & staff as well as returning students who wish to facilitate this year's retreat will be available and due on November 23, 2009.

Reading the Bible

through Queer Eyes

Oct. 19, Nov. 2, 16 & 30

7:00pm-8:00pm

Peterson Conf Rm 

@ Fish Interfaith Center

Led by the Rev. Nancy Brink, this Bible study is co-sponsored by Disciples on Campus (DOC) and Student & Campus Life. Questions?

Email brink@chapman.edu.

Ally Development Workshop
Wednesday, Oct. 21

4:00-6:30 p.m.

Location TBA Once Registered

Ally Development is the Safe Space Training 201 in our Safe Space series, it is a training for those who wish to deepen their awareness of ally behavior. To Register Click Here.

Reel Justice Film Screening

Murderball

Tues. Oct. 27, 2009

5:00-6:30pm

Irvine Lecture Hall

This amazing documentary follows the lives of rough and tumble rugby players who also happen to be quadriplegics. We follow the hard-hitting action on the court where players smash each other with reinforced wheelchairs and off the court where these amazing men will make you think differently about the word “disabled.”

Safe Space Training

Fri. Nov. 13, 2009

10:00am-12:30pm

The initial two and a half hour Safe Space Training Workshop is an introductory workshop which works to assist individuals who wish to become identified allies on campus in exploring and increasing their own awareness and knowledge of the LGBTQ community and its history. To Register Click Here.

Reel Justice Film Screening
Club Native

Tues. Nov. 10, 2009

4:30-5:50pm

Irvine Lecture Hall

In Club Native, acclaimed Mohawk director Tracey Deer follows the stories of four inspiring Mohawk women who share about the heartbreaking costs of “marrying out” of the Mohawk Nation and the clash between love, growing up biracial, and preserving the fabric of a close-knit community. 

Reel Justice Film Screening

A Closer Walk

Tues. Dec. 1, 2009

4:30pm-6:00pm

Irvine Lecture Hall

A Closer Walk is the first film to provide a definitive portrayal of humankind’s confrontation with the global AIDS epidemic. Narrated by Glenn Close and Will Smith, the film explores the intricate relationship between health, dignity, and human rights.

Reel Justice Film Screening

Love, Women & Flowers (Amor Mujeres Y Flores)

Wed. Dec. 9, 2009

12:00-1:30pm

Argyros Forum 201

At any time of year in the U.S., carnations of every color are plentiful and cheap – but the ready availability of these beautiful flowers comes at a global price. Thousands of miles away from the bright displays in U.S. stores, hazardous labor conditions endanger the 90,000 women who work in Colombia’s flower industry.

7:00-8:30pm

Stonewall is a confidential discussion group for students who are questioning their sexual identity and in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, and intersex communities at Chapman seeking support. For location email safespace@chapman.edu.  

Safe Space Committee Meetings

Bi-weekly on Wednesdays

10:00am-11:00am

@ AF209C

For info. email safespace@chapman.edu.

Tunnel of Oppression Planning Committee

Bi-weekly on Thursdays

12:00pm-1:00pm

@AF208

We're already planning for spring! Help us plan this fantastic program, join the committee at any time! For info. email pullin@chapman.edu.

Next Step Steering Committee

Weekly on Fridays

9:00am-10:00am

@AF303Q

Those who attended the retreat last year are welcome to join us in planning this year's retreat!

Social Justice Council Meetings

Bi-weekly on Fridays

1:00-2:00pm

@ AF206B

Represent your organization, or join to get involved with what's going on. You're welcome to join us any time. For location email Erin Pullin.

To find out about what's going on within the Social Justice Community, join the CU Social Justice Listserve.