All Events
Conscious Conversations Series
Student Movements and the Neoliberal University
Charmaine Chua
MCC Lounge
This discussion will take stock of the history of student movements in and against the University of California. Chua will cover a short history about the public university and its neo-liberalization over the last half-century, as well as how the university represses and seeks to discipline student movements. We will then have a discussion about student movements on campus using structured questions about ongoing campus campaigns for social justice.
Bio:
Professor Chua teaches courses on global political economy, social movements, and technological change in the Global Studies Department at UCSB.
Spiritual Care Club
MCC Lounge
1st Session on 10/24
Spiritual Care Club is a weekly space where members will learn how to use and trust divine and intuitive tools for their healing and care, identity development, and dreams and goals formation. It will be an intentional space where we can experience personal and collective growth, joy, and care in a safe and encouraging environment.
Race Matters Series
Anti-Blackness in North Africa
Magda Campo
MCC Theater
Anti-Blackness in the Arab world remains largely unaddressed despite its widespread presence. Racism against non-Arabs and Afro-Arabs manifests in institutional, systemic, and everyday practices. As Angela Davis said, "In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist; we must be anti-racist." Understanding Black history and valuing Black lives is essential for collective liberation. Magda Campo discusses experiences and insights on Anti-Blackness in North Africa.
Cup of Culture
All In: The Fight For Democracy
MCC Theater
In light of the 2024 Presidential Election, the MCC would like to highlight systemic issues regarding voter suppression and its historical impact on marginalized communities and people of color within the United States. In the documentary, All In: The Fight for Democracy, filmmakers Liz Garbus and Lisa Cortes examine the history of voter suppression and how social justice activists fight for the rights of U.S. citizens. We encourage undergraduate students to use their vote and their voice in this presidential election to see changes they want made in their own communities.
