Semana de la Raza

Piensa! Juntos podemos vencer Think! Together we can overcome

Week of the People

A week of advocacy, education and celebration of the Latino culture.

Event Details

When
April 21–25, 2008
Where
Rock Creek Campus
Who
Open to the public – children are welcome!

Monday

Opening luncheon with featured artist Victor Maldonado
TLC, 12 pm–1 pm

Tuesday

De Nadie: movie showing and discussion
Bldg. 3, Student Center, 10 pm–12 pm
This documentary takes the viewer into the lives of people crossing the Mexican border into the United States. Even if they're able to survive the dangerous journey, these immigrants still may not achieve the American dream. DE NADIE (BORDER CROSSING) received an audience award at the Sundance Film Festival.
Open Mind, Open Mic: Crossing the Borders with Paul Halloran
Bldg. 3, Mall Area, 12 pm–1 pm
Women’s Dialogue on Immigration with Dr. Jeanette Morales
Women’s Resource Center, 1 pm–2 pm

Wednesday

Travel to Latin Countries: info session sponsored by the International Office
TLC, 10 am–11 am
No Ties: The Stories of Immigrants Today—panel discussion
TLC , 11 am–12:30 pm
A Panel of community members, students and other guests speak on their experiences as immigrants
Music on the Mall: Latin Beats featuring local musicians
Bldg. 3, Mall Area, 11 am–1 pm
Victor Maldonado Gallery Reception, cosponsored by the Art Department
The Helzer Art Gallery, 6 pm–8 pm

Thursday

Day of Service, cosponsored by Beaverton School District
It's A Child's Place, 1340 E Main, Hillsboro 97124, 9 am - 12 noon
Low-income bilingual center for children; Help teachers in the different aged classrooms

Friday

Cesar Chavez Evening of Excellence Celebration with Teatro Milagro’s theatrical production, Zapatista
Forum, Bldg. 3, Forum, 6 pm–10 pm
Teatro Milagro’s new work, ZAPATISTA, shares the struggle of the man behind the mask, Subcomandante Insurgente Marcos of the Zapatista National Liberation Army. Join us on the intriguing journey exploring the myth behind the man who, in his fight for human rights, proves that the spoken word is a powerful implement for social change.

Additional Events

All Week
Latinos Today, Mural Display Artist Rudy Serna - Bldg. 3, Mall Area, 12 pm–1 pm
All April
Photo and Essay Contest
April 1–25
Hygiene Products and Book Drive, sponsored by ASPCC and the Multicultural Center
April 21–25
April Latino Voter Registration Drive
Migrant Clothing Drive sponsored by ASPCC and the Multicultural Center

For more information

Contact us at: thrive@pcc.edu or 503-614-7279

Brought to you by: Multicultural Programming Committee–Rock Creek, Multicultural Center–Rock Creek, Dean of Student Development and the Campus President’s Office at Rock Creek.