Sat, Apr 30, 2022 at 12:00 PM - Sat, May 7, 2022 at 6:00 PM (GMT)
Chapman University, University Drive, Orange, CA, USAView Map
Keynote Speaker: Gustavo Arellano
Gustavo Arellano is author of Orange County: A Personal History and Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America, a columnist for the Los Angeles Times and host of its daily news podcast “The Times,” and has been an essayist and reporter for various publications and a frequent commentator on radio and television. He was formerly editor of OC Weekly, an alternative newspaper in Orange County, California, and penned the award-winning “¡Ask a Mexican!,” a nationally syndicated column in which he answered any and all questions about America's spiciest and largest minority. Gustavo is the recipient of awards ranging from the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies for Best Columnist to the Los Angeles Press Club President's Award to an Impacto Award from the National Hispanic Media Coalition, and was recognized by the California Latino Legislative Caucus with a 2008 Spirit Award for his “exceptional vision, creativity, and work ethic.” Gustavo is a lifelong resident of Orange County and is the proud son of two Mexican immigrants, one whom came to this country in the trunk of a Chevy.
Event Information
Goals of the Summit:
1. Organize and be in solidarity with the Ethnic Studies movements locally within Orange County;
2. Organize and be in solidarity with Ethnic Studies Movements at Chapman University;
3. Provide space and resources for Ethnic Studies Movements statewide
DAY 1
Registration and Free Continental Breakfast: 8-8:30am
Location: Beckman 404
Youth Project Displays: High School Youth Project GalleryPresenter: Cyntia Avinas and Los Alamitos High Youths and Ben Vazquez and Valley High Youths
Welcome and Blessings: 8:30-9:05am
Student Led Introduction + Interpretation
Acjachemen Native Elder Blessings: Adelia Sandoval
American Native Family Dance by Red Boy Production
Opening Keynote: 9-10am
Introduction to Keynote: Dr. Ruben Espinoza, Director Latinx and Latin American Studies Minor
Keynote Presenter: Keynote Gustavo Arellano, "Reporter, author, host, lifelong OCer and Chapman alum"
Location: Beckman 404
Breakout Session I: 10:10-10:55am
Session Title: Inclusive Literature in K-12 Classrooms
Presenter: Chapman Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education
Location: Beckman 103
Session Title: Gender, Sexuality, & LGBTQ+ Student Rights in CA
Presenters: LGBTQ Center OC
Location: Beckman 106
Session Title: People's History of Orange County: Over 100 Years of Resistance
Presenters: Santa Ana High students (Jocelyn,Joseph, Ariana, Wendy) and Mike Rodriguez
Location: Beckman 107
Presenters: Santa Ana High students (Jocelyn,Joseph, Ariana, Wendy) and Mike Rodriguez
Location: Beckman 107
Breakout Session II: 11:00-11:40am
Youth Art Exhibit Title: The Anti-Mexican History of Orange County: A Youth Art Exhibition by Educator Ben Vasquez & Valley HS Youth
Presenters: Educator Ben Vazquez & Valley HS Youth
Location: Leatherby Library
Session Title: Prospective Educators Panel and Discussion
Presenter: Chapman Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education
Location: Beckman 103
Session Title: Gender, Sexuality, & LGBTQ+ Student Rights in CA
Presenters: LGBTQ Center OC
Location: Beckman 106
Presenters: Educator Ben Vazquez & Valley HS Youth
Location: Leatherby Library
Session Title: Prospective Educators Panel and Discussion
Presenter: Chapman Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education
Location: Beckman 103
Session Title: Gender, Sexuality, & LGBTQ+ Student Rights in CA
Presenters: LGBTQ Center OC
Location: Beckman 106
Closing Panel Session: 11:45am - 12:45pm
Session Title: Bring Human Rights Home
Presenters: VietRISE, Harbor Institute for Immigrant and Economic Justice, National Day Laborer Organizing Network, and Education Organizers for Racial Equity
Location: Beckman 404
Community Gathering: Breaking Bread: 12:45pm - 2pm
Youth Project Displays: High School Youth Project Gallery
Presenter: Cyntia Avinas and Los Alamitos High Youths and Ben Vazquez and Valley High Youths
Presenter: Cyntia Avinas and Los Alamitos High Youths and Ben Vazquez and Valley High Youths
Performance by el Santo Golpe
“A People’s Guide to Orange County” book signing by Dr. Elaine Lewinnek and Gustavo Arellano
Libro Mobile Popup
“A People’s Guide to Orange County” book signing by Dr. Elaine Lewinnek and Gustavo Arellano
Libro Mobile Popup
The Untold Story Bookstore and Cafe
Free Sandwich Box Lunches with Fruit Salad, Chips, Cookie and Choice of Canned Soda or Bottled
Location: Beckman 404
Free Sandwich Box Lunches with Fruit Salad, Chips, Cookie and Choice of Canned Soda or Bottled
Location: Beckman 404
DAY 2: Education and Ethnic Studies Community Slam
Time and Date: Saturday, May 7 from 11:00 - 2:00pm
Location: Attallah Piazza
Theme: Embodied Resistance
Time and Date: Saturday, May 7 from 11:00 - 2:00pm
Location: Attallah Piazza
Theme: Embodied Resistance
Overview:
The Chapman student organizing body of this years Education and Ethnic Studies Summit would like to present an array of Chapman College student performances, visual art, dances, film, music, and beyond as a demonstration of this years summit theme “Embodied Resistance”. We are inspired by the dynamic atmospheres present in many slam poetry spaces that encourage us to connect with each other and engage in productive dialogue. Our Ethnic Studies Community Slam will be a multimedia-based even featuring the many talents and contributions our student body have to over. Hope to see you there!
The event is free, and open to everyone. Food and drink will be provided!
The event is free, and open to everyone. Food and drink will be provided!
Chapman UniversityOrganizer of 2 Day: Education and Ethnic Studies Summit