All Events
Cup of Culture
Schooling the World: The White Man’s Last Burden
MCC Theater
Posing a challenge to the assumption that the western model of education improves lives wherever it is, this controversial film gives insight to the effects of western education as a panacea for world issues. 'With a rare, philosophical sense for the truth, the documentary reflects on the alienating impact of schooling not just on children but also on adults in indigenous contexts such as Ladakh.' Dr. Nosheen Ali, UC Berkeley. Carol Black, 66 min., English, USA and India, 2010. Co-sponsored by the Education Abroad Program – UC Santa Barbara.
Art Exhibit
Dignidad Rebelde: Signs of Solidarity
MCC Lounge
Oakland-based artists and activists Jesus Barraza and Melanie Cervantes boldly partner their social and creative work, spreading knowledge on the artform of silkscreen printing and fostering an awareness of social justice issues worldwide. Signs of Solidarity showcases a selection of portraits and posters that they have created to reflect political and cultural struggles and visions. A screen printing demonstration by Barraza will take place at the opening reception. Co-sponsored by the Art, Design, & Architecture Museum – UC Santa Barbara; Chicano Studies Institute; and the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies.
Week of Welcome
MCC Annual Kickoff!
MCC Courtyard
Join the MultiCultural Center for our 2nd Annual Kickoff! Versa-Style is a highly energetic dance ensemble that consists of young, committed and socially conscientious artists. This dance group will amaze you with their incredible moves and even teach you some!
Cup of Culture-Remembering Our Struggles
Broken Rainbow
MCC Theater
This award-winning documentary presents a moving account of the U.S. government’s forced relocation of 12,000 Navajo Indians in Northern Arizona. The government claims that it is settling a long-standing territorial dispute between the Navajo and Hopi tribes, but the traditional Navajo and Hopi believe relocation was designed to facilitate energy development. 1986 Academy Award winner for Best Documentary Feature. Maria Florio and Victoria Mudd, 70 min., English, 1985, USA. Co-sponsored by the Department of History
