social justice programs

Mission

Social Justice programs supports, advocates, and educates the University of Arizona and greater community in the areas of inequality and social injustices found in our society. We look at what we can learn from the distribution of power, privilege, and oppression. Our mission is to create a socially conscious campus.

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event :: view calendar times    UA's Social Justice Theatre Troupe Copper Room, SUMC Want to be part of a unique movement for social change? This interactive, improvisation troupe will meet weekly to discuss issues of injustice, oppression and revolution through the medium of artistic expression. Students will be trained in Augusto Boal's Theatre of the oppressed, improvisation technique and hoe to effectively bring about social reform through art. This theater troupe is open to all students. This activity requires a semester long commitment. Mon Sep 08, 3-5pm    Social Justice 101 CSIL, SUMC Rm 404 What is social justice? What is the difference between diversity and social justice? Why isn't diversity enough? Why is social justice important? Tue Sep 09, 5pm    Nobody Gives Us Sovereignty: Busting Stereotypes & Walking the Talk Education 211 Cheyenne and Hodulgee Muscogee (Creek), Ms. Harjo is a poet, writer, lecturer, curator, and policy advocate. She has helped develop key pieces of federal legislation and executive acts since 1975, including the promotion of Native arts, cultures and languages. Tue Sep 09, 7pm    Panel Discussion: Deaths Along the Border: Hispanic Heritage Month César Chávez room 205 Migrant deaths, water stations and emergency access at the “virtual fence”: Why should you care? Why should your county government care? Join panelists Reverend Hoover (Humane Borders), Pima County Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Richard Elias and humanitarian aid workers from The Samaritans as they discuss this pressing issue. Sponsored by Chicano/Hispano Student Affairs, and the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership Thu Sep 11, 5-6pm    Rich Media, Poor Democracy: Social Justice Film Series Gallagher Theater Does the economy have you down? CSIL hosts a social justice film series focused on economic impact. Films range from the effects of globalization and consumerism to the impact of rising college tuition. Thu Sep 11, 1 & 5pm    Educational Border Experience: Border Visit with Humane Borders: Hispanic Heritage Month Meet at the Old Main Fountain Learn more about the issues surrounding the border. Join CHSA in participating through Humane Borders on a trip to the border to clean up the desert. This is an opportunity to learn about border policies and immigration issues from people who are involved on the front lines. This event requires registration. Sign up at C/HAS for more information please contact Socorro Carrizosa, 621-5627 socorroc@email.arizona.edu Sponsored by Chicano/Hispano Student Affairs Sat Sep 13, 7am-4pm    Hispanic Heritage Month 2008 Kick Off UA Mall Stage Come to the UA Mall to listen to mariachi music and kick off Hispanic Heritage month. We are celebrating with a month full of educational programs, speakers, panel discussions, gallery shows, film screenings, a trip to the border, and much more. While celebrating the Hispanic community, this month will also aim to raise awareness of the human rights crisis on the border. Sponsored by Chicano/Hispano Student Affairs, and the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership Mon Sep 15, 12-1pm    UA's Social Justice Theatre Troupe Copper Room, SUMC Want to be part of a unique movement for social change? This interactive, improvisation troupe will meet weekly to discuss issues of injustice, oppression and revolution through the medium of artistic expression. Students will be trained in Augusto Boal's Theatre of the oppressed, improvisation technique and hoe to effectively bring about social reform through art. This theater troupe is open to all students. This activity requires a semester long commitment. Mon Sep 15, 3-5pm    A Lesson on Stereotypes CSIL, SUMC Rm 404 How do stereotypes impact our lives? In this interactive workshop we will examine the stereotypes we have, confront the common belief that we don't have stereotypes, and identify the effect they have on ourselves and others. Tue Sep 16, 5pm    Presentation and Discussion: Hispanics in the U.S. : Hispanic Heritage Month César Chávez room 205 Come join us for an informative presentation and discussion about Hispanics in the United States led by Celestino Fernández, Ph.D., a University Distinguished Outreach Professor, from the Department of Sociology. Please visit the C/HSA website for more information: http://chsa.web.arizona.edu Sponsored by Chicano/Hispano Student Affairs Tue Sep 16, 12-1pm    La Celebración y el Sufrimiento: Many Mouths One Stomach and the Las Madres Project: Hispanic Heritage Union Gallery, 3rd Floor Featuring work by local Tucson artists, this exhibition showcases two sides of local Hispanic/Chicano culture. La celebración or celebration is expressed by MMOS: a Tucson-based collective responsible for the All Souls Procession and artwork associated with Día de los Muertos. El sufrimiento or suffering is explored by Valarie James, a local artist who began collecting the objects left in the desert by immigrants crossing the border illegally. Together, these works explore the ideas of struggle, life, death, individuality, and expression right here in our community. This exhibit will be up September 15 - October 10. The gallery is open weekdays 10-5pm, Saturdays 12-3p, and by appointment. Tue Sep 16, 10-5pm Wed Sep 17, 10-5pm Thu Sep 18, 10-5pm Fri Sep 19, 10-5pm Sat Sep 20, 12-3pm Mon Sep 22, 10-5pm Tue Sep 23, 10-5pm Wed Sep 24, 10-5pm Thu Sep 25, 10-5pm Fri Sep 26, 10-5pm Sat Sep 27, 12-3pm Mon Sep 29, 10-5pm Tue Sep 30, 10-5pm Wed Oct 01, 10-5pm Thu Oct 02, 10-5pm Fri Oct 03, 10-5pm Sat Oct 04, 12-3pm Mon Oct 06, 10-5pm Tue Oct 07, 10-5pm Wed Oct 08, 10-5pm Thu Oct 09, 10-5pm Fri Oct 10, 10-5pm    AROMAS: Hispanic Heritage Month César Chávez Building Join us and our Abuelitas & Abuelitos: C/HSA’s Extended Family! They offer smiles, hugs, pan dulce and great wisdom. They’ve lived it; they’ve done it; they may have thought of it first. They are an amazing group of community volunteers whose sole purpose is to encourage, support, and celebrate student success. Come meet our C/HAS Abuelitas and Abuelitos at our monthly AROMAS – Sponsored by Chicano/Hispano Student Affairs Thu Sep 18, 12:15-1:30pm    No Logo: Brands Globalization Resistance: Social Justice Film Series Gallagher Theater Does the economy have you down? CSIL hosts a social justice film series focused on economic impact. Films range from the effects of globalization and consumerism to the impact of rising college tuition. Thu Sep 18, 1 & 5pm    Film Screening: La Misma Luna (Under the Same Moon): Hispanic Heritage Month Gallagher Theater This Spanish language film chronicles the bond between mother and son. After his mother leaves for America to build a better life for her family, a son embarks on an extraordinary journey to find her. The film has been praised as a “heartwarming tale of a mother’s devotion, a son’s courage, and a love that knows no borders.” Sponsored by The Center for Student Involvement & Leadership Fri Sep 19, 1pm & 7pm Sat Sep 20, 7pm Sun Sep 21, 1pm    UA's Social Justice Theatre Troupe Copper Room, SUMC Want to be part of a unique movement for social change? This interactive, improvisation troupe will meet weekly to discuss issues of injustice, oppression and revolution through the medium of artistic expression. Students will be trained in Augusto Boal's Theatre of the oppressed, improvisation technique and hoe to effectively bring about social reform through art. This theater troupe is open to all students. This activity requires a semester long commitment. Mon Sep 22, 3-5pm    Power and Privilege CSIL, SUMC Rm 404 What is social power? What is privilege? This interactive workshop answers these questions and provides a context to examine the effect of power and privilege in our lives. Tue Sep 23, 5pm    Educational Immigration Experience: Courthouse Visit: Hispanic Heritage Month Meet at the Old Main Fountain Want to learn more about the law and immigration? Come with us to visit the State Federal Courthouse for a first-hand experience. This event requires registration, sign up at C/HSA for more information contact Socorro Carrizosa, 621-5627 socorroc@email.arizona.edu Sponsored by Chicano/Hispano Student Affairs Wed Sep 24, 1-4pm    Panel Discussion: Latin@ Pride Cesar Chavez Building, Rm 205 Celebrate the first historic Latin@ Pride! Come and join us for an engaging panel discussion about the intersección of being Latin@ and LGBTQ. Wed Sep 24, 5pm    Presentation and Discussion: Sueños Americanos: Barrio Youth Negotiating Social and Cultural Identities: Hispanic Heritage Month UA BookStore (SUMC) UA Professor Julio Cammarota’s extensive research on barrio youth examines how Latinos and Latinas try to maintain their distinct ethnic identity while attempting to transcend marginalization; and how the connections and disconnections among work, family, and school shape the cultural identities of Latino youth. For more information contact: Chris Schafer at 621-2814, or email cschafer@email.arizona.edu. Sponsored by The UA BookStore and the University of Arizona Press Thu Sep 25, 4:30pm    Film Screening: De Colores: Hispanic Heritage Month Gallagher Theater Please join us as Tucson celebrates its historic, inaugural Latino Pride with a special free showing of De Colores. De Colores is a bilingual documentary about how Latino families and communities are replacing the deep roots of homophobia with the even deeper roots of love. Through moving personal stories, the audience learns about how families are breaking cultural barriers and how love always prevails. Running time: 28 minutes. Reception and music to follow the film. Sponsored by The Office of LGBTQ Affairs, Chicano/Hispano Student Affairs, Wingspan, and the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership Thu Sep 25, 7pm    Film Screening & Discussion on Border Issues: Crossing Arizona : Hispanic Heritage Month Gallagher Theater Join Tohono O'odham human rights activist Mike Wilson for the screening of Crossing Arizona. This film examines the border crisis through the eyes of those affected by it daily. Through interviews and discussions with frustrated ranchers who repair cut fences every day, humanitarian groups placing water stations in the desert and farmers who depend on the illegal work force but live in fear of losing workers in a border patrol sweep, Crossing Arizona provides a comprehensive look at this complicated situation here in Arizona. The film puts a face to the people living in conflict in order to help citizens make an informed decision about where they stand on these issues. Sun Sep 28, 5pm    UA's Social Justice Theatre Troupe Copper Room, Student Union Want to be part of a unique movement for social change? This interactive, improvisation troupe will meet weekly to discuss issues of injustice, oppression and revolution through the medium of artistic expression. Students will be trained in Augusto Boal's Theatre of the oppressed, improvisation technique and hoe to effectively bring about social reform through art. This theater troupe is open to all students. This activity requires a semester long commitment. Mon Sep 29, 3-5pm    Social Identity Development CSIL, SUMC Rm 404 How does varying among social groups impact your identity? This workshop examines intersecting and invisible identities while exploring how systems of advantage and disadvantage impact your own identity Tue Sep 30, 5pm    What It Means to be an Indigenous Person in the 21st Century: A Cherokee Woman's Perspective Gallagher Theater Chief Wilma Mankiller is easily the most recognized Native American woman today. Her credentials as an activist go back to the post Alcatraz Native American movement in California, when she channeled her talents into educational programs. She has remained deeply involved in the social, cultural, economic, and political life of the Cherokee Nation, heading several commissions and serving on national Native boards and organizations. Tue Sep 30, 7pm    The Overspent American: Social Justice Film Series Gallagher Theater Does the economy have you down? The Center for Student Involvement & leadership is hosting a social justice film series focused on economic impact. Films will address topics ranging from the effect of globalization and consumerism to the impact of rising college tuition. Thu Oct 02, 5pm    Workshop: Men against Violence César Chávez room 211 Sexual assault and relationship violence prevention is a men’s issue too. Come talk about it with the university’s own Oasis Program. Please visit the C/HSA website for more information: http://chsa.web.arizona.edu Sponsored by Chicano/Hispano Student Affairs and Oasis Program for Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Mon Oct 06, 1pm    Systems of Oppression CSIL, SUMC Rm 404 How does oppression manifest in our institutions? This workshop looks at the dynamics of oppression and focuses specifically on how it is institutionalized. Tue Oct 07, 5pm    Día de los Muertos Mask-Making Workshop: Hispanic Heritage Month Union Gallery, 3rd Floor Local artists and members of Many Mouths One Stomach will host a mask-making workshop in preparation for Día de los Muertos and the All Souls Procession. No experience is required, all ages are welcome, supplies provided. Sponsored by The Center for Student Involvement & Leadership Wed Oct 08, 4-6pm    Film: Diarios de Motocicleta (The Motorcycle Diaries) Gallagher Theater This film chronicles the journey of 23 year old Ernesto Guevara (later known as Che Guevara) across South America. Through the characters they encounter on the road, Guevara and his companion learn about the injustices the impoverished face and are exposed to people they would have never encountered in their hometown. This trip serves as a window into various Latin American identities and explores the identity of one of the most memorable Latin American revolutionaries. Sponsored by The Center for Student Involvement & Leadership Thu Oct 09, 5pm    Current Issues in Social Justice: Media Matter CSIL, SUMC Rm 404 This workshop considers a current issue and how it relates to social justice. We will incorporate the Media that Matters Film Festivals to deepen our discussion and investigation of social justice, and answer the question: How does media impact what we perceive as justice? Tue Oct 14, 5pm    Panel Discussion: Hispanics in Higher Education César Chávez room 211 As the University of Arizona heads towards becoming a Hispanic serving institution, there is an increasing need to fill administration and faculty positions with well-equipped Hispanics to serve the needs of students. This panel will explore issues confronting Hispanics in higher education. Join panelists Juan Garcia, Sophia Ramos, Jeff Milem and Michelle Perez as they look at the needs and experiences of Hispanics in higher education. Sponsored by The Center for Student Involvement & Leadership and Chicano/Hispano Student Affairs Wed Oct 15, 5-6pm    MASS Health Series: Diabetes César Chávez room 211 Join us for a discussion about diabetes in our communities. One in two minorities born in 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetime if current trends continue. Come learn more. Wed Oct 15, 12-1pm    Advertising and the End of the World: Social Justice Film Series Gallagher Theater Does the economy have you down? The Center for Student Involvement & leadership is hosting a social justice film series focused on economic impact. Films will address topics ranging from the effect of globalization and consumerism to the impact of rising college tuition. Thu Oct 16, 1 & 5pm    Opening Reception for The Art of Democracy Union Gallery, 3rd Floor The Art of Democracy (AOD) is a national coalition of political art exhibitions all taking place in the Fall of 2008 on the dire state of the American Political Scene. The coalition chose this time when the nation is particularly politically aware to bring into focus overlooked and underrepresented voices and views on the state of politics, and the state of democracy today. For more information, visit the Art of Democracy website at www.artofdemocracy.org. Fri Oct 17, 5-7pm    Stand Up! Being a Change agent, Ally or Advocate CSIL, SUMC Rm 404 What is an ally? What is an advocate? Are you an agent of change? This workshop reflects on the responsibility we have to take action and explores ways to effectively stand up for social justice. Tue Oct 21, 5pm    The Revitalization of the Cherokee Nation: A Contemporary Perspective Kiva Auditorium Currently the Policy Analyst for the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Allen has served in several positions within the Cherokee Nation government since 1982. Dr. Allen has addressed cultural identity, tribal sovereignty, and social issues in regard to federal, state, and tribal legislation. Tue Oct 21, 7pm    Workshop: Traveling Sola- Tips for Wandering Women CSIL, room 404 of Student Union Got wanderlust? Join keynote speaker, Stephanie Elizondo Griest for a workshop that covers everything a woman needs to know before hitting the road, including how to: conquer your fear, fend off parasites (and sketchy men), handle culture shock, and avoid getting tossed off Trans-Siberian trains for not having your papers in order. You'll also learn about the world's most “women-friendly” places. Sponsor: Parents & Family Association, The Center for Student Involvement & Leadership, Women’s Resource Center, ASUA Wed Oct 22, 7-9pm    Keynote Speaker: Stephanie Elizondo Griest performs Mexican Enough Gallagher Theater Join Hispanic Heritage Month's keynote speaker, Stephanie Elizondo Griest as she shares her journey to understand her culutral identity. Through travels and interviews in her mother's native Mexico, Ms. Griest will discuss how she came to the realization that she wasn't alone in questioning her own Mexicanidad. The keynote includes a performance from her forthcoming memoir: Mexican Enough: My Life Between the Boderlines, followed by a book signing in the UA BookStore. Sponsored by: Parents & Family Association, Center for Student Involvement & Leadership, Women's Resource Center, and ASUA Thu Oct 23, 5pm    Mickey Mouse Monopoly: Social Justice Film Series Gallagher Theater Does the economy have you down? The Center for Student Involvement & leadership is hosting a social justice film series focused on economic impact. Films will address topics ranging from the effect of globalization and consumerism to the impact of rising college tuition. Thu Nov 06, 1 & 5pm    Putting the Noose on Tribal Citizenship: Modern Banishment and Disenrollment Education 211 Professor David Wilkins is a nationally and internationally recognized scholar who has specialized in Native American political activism, legal rights, governance, and sovereignty. His research on federal Indian policy is second to none and his numerous publications have advanced our knowledge of Native American legal statuses and tribal uses of sovereign powers. Thu Nov 13, 7pm    In Debt we Trust: Social Justice Film Series Gallagher Theater Does the economy have you down? The Center for Student Involvement & leadership is hosting a social justice film series focused on economic impact. Films will address topics ranging from the effect of globalization and consumerism to the impact of rising college tuition. Thu Dec 04, 1 & 5pm

For more information, contact:

Jennifer Hoefle
Senior Coordinator of Social Justice Programs
Center for Student Involvement & Leadership
Arizona Student Unions
P.O Box 210017
Tucson, AZ 85721-0017

office phone: 520-621-8046

Resources and Services Provided

 Advice, support, and programming on issues relating to social justice.

 Information on organizations, departments, and community groups focused on diversity and social justice issues.

 Resource Library showcasing books, videos, and magazines related to:

• African American experience
• Asian experience
• Gender
• General Leadership
• General Multicultural Issues
• Latino experience
• Native American experience
• Religion
• Sexual Orientation
• Theoretical Texts on Diversity

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