All Events
USBUiLLD ILL-Literacy
MCC THEATER
Written during the revolution in Egypt and fusing elements of hip-hop, electronic music, and experimental theater, USBUiLLD addresses bubbling societal factors that contributed to the various uprisings we've seen globally. Touching on economic crisis, police brutality, and racism, the show is an interpretation of the way that issues are often fed to us – short and passing, convoluting, and sometimes only surface level. This performance is a narrative piece that appeals to fantasy as a means of unpacking some of the critical issues for communities of color locally and globally. It follows a growing conflict over imagination and who controls it. Co-sponsored by the Middle Eastern Resource Center – Educational Opportunity Program.
An Evening of Balenese Music and Dance Gamelan Sekar Jaya
MCC THEATER
Gamelan Sekar Jaya's delicate and intricate angklung ensemble, its playfully lighthearted tingklik group, and its dynamic dance ensemble come to Santa Barbara with a rich evening of Balinese music and dance. Gamelan Sekar Jaya is the only foreign group to ever receive the Dharma Kusuma, Bali's highest award for artistic achievement. Tickets $5 UCSB students/$15 general. Contact the A.S Ticket Office at 805-893-2064. Limited seating.
Cup of Culture
Another Side of Peace
MCC THEATER
This film follows Roni Hirshenzon, a 60-year-old Israeli man who has lost both of his sons to terrorism and his efforts to reach reconciliation and to come to terms with their deaths. He works with his Palestinian partners to connect with other bereaved families in Israel and the Palestinian Territories. Their message is simple: No More Death. Ellen Frick, 60 min., Arabic and Hebrew with English subtitles, 2004, USA.
DIVERSITY LECTURE
Reflecting on Diversity as a Tool for Institutional Transformation Nancy 'Rusty' Barceló
MCC THEATER
Dr. Barcelo's presentation will be an overview of diversity looking at historical trends and the implications for future challenges and opportunities. She firmly believes that for students to develop the competencies they need to thrive in the world's diverse communities and workplaces, they need to be taught and mentored by a diverse faculty, and have access to diverse knowledge systems as embodied in inclusive and diversity-infused curricula, pedagogies, resources, and services. Barceló is the President of Northern New Mexico College and one of the nation's most highly respected authorities on equity and diversity in higher education. She has been hailed as a visionary leader for transformational change and as a dedicated administrator with a gift for community building. Co-sponsored by the Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Academic Policy; the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor; and the Office of Equal Opportunity & Sexual Harassment/Title IX Compliance.
