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Resources for Supporting Undocumented Students
UCOP endorses Promoting a Safe and Secure Campus for All Promoting a Safe and Secure Campus for All: Guidance and Model Policies to Assist California’s Colleges and Universities in Responding to Immigration Issues (Full Report) University of California Undocumented Student Resources University of California Statement of Principles in Support of Undocumented Members of the UC Community UC’s FAQs on Immigration Enforcement Actions Know Your Rights if Approached by Immigration Enforcement Agents Working with Immigrant-Origin Clients: An Update for Mental Health Professionals. Based on a Report of the APA Presidential Task Force on Immigration Undocumented Undergraduates on College Campuses: Understanding Their Challenges and…
ICYMI: Reza Aslan presents Fear Inc.: Confronting Islamophobia in America at the Irvine Barclay Theatre on May 2nd
On Tuesday May 2nd, Professor Reza Aslan visited the UCI campus to discuss Fear Inc. Confronting Islamophobia in America. The afternoon started with a student forum, where UCI students were able to have a more intimate conversation with Professor Aslan. The public lecture was presented to a full house at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. Professor Aslan discussed the history of religious oppression in American including Catholicism, Judaism, and Islam. He also discussed what it means to be American, “Despite the fact my identity was being other-ized…it wasn’t hard for me to feel American”. Professor Aslan discussed the word terrorism, reality vs. perception,…
Islamophobia – Addressing Stereotypes
Dear Campus Community, The Office of Inclusive Excellence is launching a new YouTube Channel entitled Spotlight Series. The purpose of this series is to explore and raise awareness about issues that affect our campus and wider society, including anti-Semitism, gender equity, free speech, and immigration among others. The topic of the first installment is Islamophobia or fear of Islam and Muslim people. I explore this topic with UCI student Aya Hallak, an international studies major and participant in the Olive Tree Initiative. You are also invited to a special guest lecture by Reza Aslan, Author of the New York Times…
Deconstruction Zone at the Cross-Cultural Center
Dear Colleagues, The Cross-Cultural Center is being transformed into Deconstruction Zone during Week 4 (April 24-28). Deconstruction Zone is an annual spring event open to the broader campus community that aims to educate participants about various forms of oppression and engage them in current social issues via film screenings, interactive exhibits, and educational passives. I invite you to explore our exhibits and passives, participate in guided and self-guided tours, and watch film screenings. Note that self-guided tours will take place all week. Guide maps can be found in the lobby of the Cross-Cultural Center beginning Monday afternoon for those who wish to participate in a self-guided tour. Guided…
Anteater Insights: Marguerite Bonous-Hammarth Announces Inclusive Excellence Spirit Awards
Dear colleagues, Recipients of the 2016-17 Inclusive Excellence Spirit Awards at UCI provide innovative approaches to advance diversity, equity and inclusion. An array of eight projects representing five academic units are currently underway across the campus. The projects range from clinical research to reduce post-surgery pain for vulnerable populations, to a math festival to raise awareness about issues limiting student success, to explorations through song, language, disciplinary forums, and other modes that highlight unique cultural contributions in arts, humanities and other areas. Sponsored by the UCI ADVANCE program, the Spirit Awards may be funded up to $5,000. All funded proposals…
Fear Inc., Confronting Islamophobia in America
Date: May 2, 2017 Speaker: Reza Aslan, Professor of Creative Writing at UC Riverside and Host of CNN’s Believer Title: Fear Inc., Confronting Islamophobia in America