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.