All Events
'Taking it to the Streets:' Connecting the Arab Spring
MCC THEATER
Since the events of January 2011, the clamor for change and opportunity has continued to sweep not only through the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region. In the past year, popular uprisings have swept across the United States, too, in the various 'occupy' movements, and we’ve seen ordinary citizens stand up to authoritarian systems considered to be unjust. This panel will discuss comparisons, connections, and possible lessons to be learned from global crises and these widespread pro-democracy movements. Panelists include Salam al-Marayati, Executive Director, Muslim Public Affairs Committee (MPAC); Juan Campo, Department of Religious Studies and Center for Middle East Studies; Nour M’rabet, Tunisian Fulbright FLTA, Department of Religious Studies; William I. Robinson, Department of Sociology; and moderator Kathleen M. Moore, professor and Vice-Chair, Department of Religious Studies. Co-sponsored by the Center for Middle East Studies and the Religious Studies Department.
Cup of Culture
Gen Silent
MCC THEATER
Many who won the first civil rights victories for generations to come are now dying prematurely because they are reluctant to ask for help and have too few friends or family to care for them. Gen Silent puts a face on gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender seniors so afraid of discrimination (or worse) in long-term/health care, that many go back into the closet. Stu Maddux, 63 min., English, 2010, USA. Co-sponsored by the Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.
Race Matters Series
The Demographics of Politics: The Changing Face of America and U.S. Politics Lisa García Bedolla
MCC LOUNGE
There has been much discussion in the media about the demographic changes in American society that became evident in the 2010 census. Less discussion has focused on how those changes will impact the symbolic and substantive content of U.S. politics in the 21st century. This conversation will explore this question, particularly considering what it means politically for the United States to be a majority minority nation. Lisa García Bedolla is Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education at UC Berkeley.
An Evening of Gypsy Music with the Fishtank Ensemble
MCC THEATER
The LA Weekly calls them 'cross pollinated gypsy music….one of the most thrilling young acts on the planet.' Formed in 2005 and playing everywhere from the hippest LA clubs to festivals, and even on the street, the band includes two explosive violins, the best slap bass player in the world, musical saw, flamenco and gypsy jazz guitar, opera, jazz and gypsy vocals, and one little banjolele. Tickets $5 UCSB students/$15 general. Contact the A.S Ticket Office at 805-893-2064.Limited seating.
