All Events
HSP Community Series: A Ki To Be Free
MCC Lounge
Join us for the HSP Community Series, A Ki to be FREE, a space to share, reflect, and collaborate with the campus community around issues at the heart of justice and identity.
Held on Wednesdays at noon in the MCC Lounge from January 22nd to March 5th, this series invites you to bring your lunch, voice, and ideas as we explore meaningful questions and the projects initiated by the MCC’s Community Forum.
Each week, we’ll tackle conversations and campus climate projects that deepen our understanding of community building, resilience, and support within the unique context of our academic space. We hope you can join us!
EVENT POSTPONED TO MARCH 7 -- Mixed In America
EVENT POSTPONED TO MARCH 7
EVENT POSTPONED
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO MARCH 7
(EVENT POSTPONED TO MARCH 7*) – Begin your mixed healing journey with Mixed Identity Specialists and Founders of Mixed in America – Meagan Smith & Jazmine Jarvis. Join the Office of Black Student Development and MCC, for a trauma-informed workshop designed to help you explore and embrace your mixed-race identity with authenticity and truth. Gain practical tools for healing identity wounds in a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect, reflect, and grow.
Co-Sponsors: MCC, OBSD, BWHC
* New date March 7, rescheduled from January 24
Cup of Culture
EVENT POSTPONED - Wadjda
EVENT POSTPONED
EVENT POSTPONED - NEW DATE TBD
Wadjda, directed by Haifaa Al Mansour, is a groundbreaking film and the first feature entirely shot in Saudi Arabia. It follows the story of a spirited 10-year-old girl in Riyadh who dreams of owning a green bicycle and defying cultural norms. The film took five years to complete due to numerous challenges, including Saudi Arabia's strict gender segregation laws. Al Mansour directed much of the movie from a van, using a monitor and walkie-talkie to communicate with her crew. Despite these difficulties, Wadjda not only highlights the struggles of Saudi women but also marks a historic milestone as the debut feature of Saudi Arabia's first female filmmaker. (1h 38m)
Directed by: Haifaa Al-Mansour
Produced by: Gerhard Meixner, Roman Paul
Guest Bio:
Haifaa Al Mansour is the first female filmmaker in Saudi Arabia. She studied comparative literature at the American University in Cairo. She recently completed a Master’s degree in Film Studies from the University of Sydney under the prestigious Endeavour Scholarship Award. She began her film directing career with three shorts, Who?, Bereavement of the Fledgling, and The Only Way Out, followed by her award-winning documentary Women Without Shadows. The success of her films around the world inspired a new movement of independent filmmaking in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. She is famous for penetrating the wall of silence surrounding the lives of Saudi women and providing a platform for their unheard voices. Her work is dedicated to fostering change for Arab women. Her first feature film, Wadjda, was developed within the pilot screenwriters lab that inaugurated the collaboration between TorinoFilmLab and the Dubai International Film Festival in 2009.
Black Flea Market
MCC Lounge/Lobby
Join us in honoring the richness of Black culture and history during our third annual Black Flea Market, brought to you by the MCC in collaboration with the Office of Black Student Development (OBSD). Celebrate Black History Month with an evening of FREE goodies, delicious food, talented Black creatives, entrepreneurs, and organizations on campus!
Co-Sponsor: OBSD
