SDCCD : District Events Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Press release from San Diego Community College District:

September 17, 2021

The San Diego Community College District and San Diego City, Mesa and Miramar Colleges,
and the College of Continuing Education will commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month or
Chicanx/Latinx Heritage Month, September 17 through October. 

The colleges will honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Latinx communities
from around the world with an array of on campus and virtual events that include a
lecture on Chicana artist Judy Baca, a career panel focused on the impact of intersectionality
and culture in the workplace, and a poetry reading with Howard University Professor
and Poet Tony Medina.

Events listed are free and open to the public:

1 p.m. ¿Qué servicios están disponibles en el colegio de San Diego Mesa?Presented by: Karla Trutna, Pavel Consuegra, and Leticia DiazSan Diego Mesa College | Zoom Meeting - Join HerePresentation en Español discussing services that are provided at San Diego Mesa College.

1 to 2 p.m.Together we are Stronger: Self-Advocacy and SupportSponsored by The Student Health Center and the Dreamer Resource CenterSan Diego City College | Zoom Meeting - Join Here “Together we are Stronger” is a workshop series focused on providing students with
a safe space to explore diverse mental health topics, learn coping skills, and obtain
support. These workshops are open to students who identify as DACA/Dreamers, Undocumented,
Mixed-Status, Immigrants, and Allies.

3 p.m. How to Start and Operate a Successful Small BusinessPresented by Eduardo LanderosSan Diego Mesa College | Zoom Meeting - Join HereThis workshop teaches students how to start a business. We discuss things they need
to know and do before starting a small business and how to strategize for a successful
launch.

11 a.m.DEBER: Changing the Face of EducationPresented by: Jorge VillalobosSan Diego Mesa College | Zoom Meeting - Join HereCurrently, there's a shortage of teachers in bilingual education. The Developing Effective
Bilingual Educators with Resources (DEBER) Program prepares linguistically and culturally
diverse students to become teachers who wish to teach in school districts throughout
San Diego County.

1 p.m.Mesa College Library Presents: Latinx Heritage Month Resource GuidePresented by: Dr. Edeama OnwuchekwaSan Diego Mesa College | Zoom Meeting - Join HereThis information resource event is geared towards promoting access to campus and community
information resources to celebrate the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinx
Americans to the United States.

10 a.m.Internship Program at Mesa College: Closing the Opportunity Gap while Connecting Learning
with CareersPresented by: Patricia Rodriguez and Pavel ConsuegraSan Diego Mesa College | Zoom Meeting - Join HereLooking for ways to bridge academia with careers? Attend this workshop to learn the
tips and tricks that will help boost your hands-on activities search, preparation,
and application. Industry professionals will share their experiences and benefits
of participating in internships.

3 p.m.Como Leer tu Reporte de Crédito y Mejorar tu PuntajePresented by: Eduardo LanderosSan Diego Mesa College | Zoom Meeting - Join HereThis workshop is en Español and teaches students how to start a business. We discuss
things they need to know and do before starting a small business and how to strategize
for a successful launch.

9:30 a.m.Chicana Judy Baca: An artist Uncovers Hidden HistoriesPresented by: Alessandra MoctezumaSan Diego Mesa College | R.S.V.P. on ZoomIn this lecture Professor Alessandra Moctezuma will present the powerful community
artwork of Judy Baca. Many of the works discussed are part of a retrospective at the
Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach.

11 a.m. to noonCafé con ColegasSponsored by School of Mathematics, Sciences, and Nursing EducationSan Diego City College | S-building QuadGather in person with friends and colleagues over cafecito y pan dulce on the outdoor
S-building quad while observing social distancing guidelines. Let’s celebrate and
honor the “C” in our “Community” College name, nuestra comunidad de San Diego City
College. All are welcome!Learn more about City College as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

NoonLatinas in STEM: Rompiendo BarrerasPresented by: Patricia RodriguezSan Diego Mesa College | Zoom Meeting - Join HereCome learn tips and strategies for how to handle academic and personal challenges
while achieving professional goals!

10 a.m.Transfer 101Presented by: Anne HedekinSan Diego Mesa College | Zoom Meeting - Join HereTransfer 101 is for our students new to Mesa or new to the transfer process. This
gives participants an overview of the requirements for transfer, when to begin planning,
the transfer opportunities to schools like SDSU and UCSD.

9:30 a.m.Puente & WBL: Hispanic and Latinx Career PanelPresented by: Shawn Faucett, Raul Rodriguez, and Pavel ConsuegraSan Diego Mesa College | Zoom Meeting - Join HereHispanic and Latinx professionals from various sectors will discuss their journey,
the impact of intersectionality, and culture in the workplace while creating and growing
successful and thriving careers. Panelists will share tips/tricks that contribute
to their success.

11 a.m.Mi Voz, It Matters!Presented by: Christian Chavez and Dulce GarciaSan Diego Mesa College | R.S.V.P. on ZoomA workshop on self-advocacy and empowerment. This will start off a series of workshop
providing a safe space to ask questions and gain tools for self-advocacy.

7 p.m.Remembering the 500th Anniversary of The Fall of Tenochtitlan: Demystifying Aztec/Mexica
CulturePresented by: Javier Gonzales-MeeksSan Diego Miramar College | Zoom Meetin - Join Here Password: mexica

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20

1 to 2 p.m.UndocuAlly Training & Self-CareSponsored by The Student Health Center and the Dreamer Resource CenterSan Diego City College | Zoom Meeting - Join Here

This press release was produced by San Diego Community College District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.