All Events
Mobile Archives of Indigeneity: Genesis, Methodology, and Application
Dr. Floridalma Boj Lopez
MCC Theater
In her talk, Dr. Floridalma Boj Lopez will discuss the origins of Mobile Archives of Indigeneity (MAI) as an analytic that emerged from an engagement with Critical Indigenous Studies and her personal lived experience as a member of the Maya diaspora from Guatemala. She will also discuss the ways that MAI requires flexible methods that prioritize community centered projects and discuss how MAI is applied in her upcoming monograph. She will specifically examine how Maya textiles act as a Mobile Archive of Indigeneity in the diaspora and consider the layered gender, historical, political, and economic context of the textiles.
Bio:
Floridalma Boj Lopez is an Assistant Professor in Chicana/o and Central American Studies. Dr. Boj Lopez’s work uses a community centered approach to analyze the experiences of Maya migrants as they cross settler colonial borders and encounter distinct racial hierarchies in the United States. Her research examines cultural production among the Guatemalan Maya diaspora with a particular emphasis on how Maya communities respond to structures of state violence and understand their relationship to Indigeneity in diaspora. She is connected to her K’iche’ community in Xela (Quetzaltenango) and works to share her research and resources across borders.
An Evening of Drag Bingo
Vivian Storm
UCen Hub
Join us for an evening of Drag Bingo! You won’t want to miss this entertaining event filled with laughs, giggles, and prizes. Enjoy performances from students dressed in drag for the first time.
Dress in drag to increase your chances of winning!
Vivian Storm is a Milwaukee native with a great passion for music. Since 5 years old, she has found ways to grace stages all around the US. She is committed to cultivating spaces for other artists. Vivian believes that the gift of music should be shared with everyone who wants to experience it. Join her as she hosts a bingo experience that will leave you speechless!
Co-sponsors: UCen and RCSGD
2024-2025 Open House
MCC Lounge/Lobby
We are thrilled to invite you to the MutiCultural Center’s Open House as we celebrate the start of the 2024-2025 academic year. Join us for an evening of exploration and connection, as you’ll have the chance to meet the new MCC Interim Director and the rest of our incredible team, discover our exciting Fall calendar, learn about our new community guidelines, and engage with a diverse array of student organizations. Come capture memories at our Aura photobooth and indulge in small bites and refreshments. This event is FREE and open to the public – bring your friends and let’s make this year the best one yet!
MCC Community Circle: Connecting through Grief
MCC Lounge
Join the MCC in a community circle to come together and reflect on the many impactful incidents that have happened on campus and in our personal lives over the past year. This will be a supportive space for everyone to share, listen, and connect as we navigate our personal experiences together.
Monday 10/7, from 12:30-2:00p and Wednesday 10/9, from 2:00-3:30p
