Events By Quarter
Cup of Culture
Out Run
MCC Theater
In the heart of the Philippines, where tradition and modernity often collide, a group of determined LGBTQ+ activists are racing to reshape the political landscape. Out Run tells the inspiring story of the world's only LGBT political party as they fight for visibility and equality in a country dominated by conservative values. Amidst this struggle, the film shines a spotlight on the vibrant and resilient trans community, which challenges societal norms and redefines what it means to be Filipino. Through their courage and perseverance, Out Run captures a pivotal historical moment when identity, politics, and the fight for human rights intersect. This documentary is not just about winning elections — it's about winning hearts and minds to pursue a more inclusive future. (1 hr 15 min)
Resilient Love
What Happens Now? Forging a Revolutionary Feminist Future Ahead
Sophia Armen
MCC Theater
Attacks on marginalized communities have been rampant in the past several years. With the upcoming consequential election, the future remains unknown. Join Sophia Armen, a nationally-recognized feminist community organizer, on what a future looks like rooted in dignity, love, and liberation. Process the election results together and learn about what frontline feminist movements are calling for. Our responsibility is to each other, and through the power of love and critical transformation, we can meet this moment to demand so much more for our communities. Join in a conversation on the state of feminism, the promise and peril of this moment, and where we go from here.
Bio:
Sophia Armen is a Middle Eastern-American feminist community organizer and writer. She is the co-founder and serves as the Co-Director of The Feminist Front, a national gender, queer, and racial justice organization of 15-35 year olds building rooted feminist futures. The Feminist Front is fighting for women’s equality by building intersectional education, trainings, campaigns and mobilizations of young people, especially young women and girls of color, and working on key issues such as the Equal Rights Amendment, worker’s rights and equal pay, reproductive healthcare and gender-affirming care access, and survivor-centered initiatives through deep grassroots organizing. She mobilized young people nationwide last election cycle in The Feminist Front’s Electoral Justice Now People’s Summer to contact over 500,000 voters of color to help them register to vote and fought for reproductive justice against harmful state bans. Armen was the first Middle Eastern-American woman elected student body president in the history of the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her work has appeared in Vice News, Ms. Magazine, The Middle East Eye, NPR, The Feminist Realities Magazine, among others, and in a cover story for The Los Angeles Times.
Holistic Safety Plan Community Meeting & Meal
MCC Lounge
Join us for a collaborative community meeting focused on addressing critical campus climate issues and crises through our new and intentional Holistic Safety Plan.
This meeting will share the MCC's progress with its Holistic Safety Plan and allow attendees to identify issues affecting their communities. Our conversations will serve as a springboard to collaboratively planning future actionable steps, including a winter quarter town hall with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
This event aims to unite our campus community, foster meaningful and productive conversations, and lay the foundation for ongoing advocacy efforts and improvements throughout the school year.
MCC in IV
Open Mic: Karaoke Night
MCC Lounge
The MCC hosts a quarterly open mic for anyone to artistically express themselves using all creative outlets including spoken word, poetry, music, and dance. All are welcome to attend and participate! This quarter’s open mic is special as it will be a Karaoke Night! In true Filipino spirit, we're turning this event into a lively celebration of music and community. Karaoke is a beloved tradition in Filipino culture, where friends and family come together to sing their hearts out. Don’t miss out on the fun!
