If you identify as Latinx (Latino/Latina/Latine/Chicano/a/Hispanic, etc.) and you work for the University in any capacity (adjunct, faculty, staff, Bon App, Physical Plant, administration, etc.) and would like to join our informal Latinx Employee Group, please email your name (first and last), pronouns, job title, department, to Yuri Hernández Osorio at hernandy@up.edu.
Yuri Hernandez Osorio
¿Que Pasa Con DACA? Moving Forward and Ways to Advocate, March 24
Please join Diversity and Inclusion Programs (DIP) as they host non-profit Immigrants Rising as they facilitate a conversation and information workshop on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The conversation will take place on Wednesday, March 24 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. over Zoom.
In this session you will learn of the origins of DACA, the political attacks on the program, where the program is today, and how to advocate alongside the undocumented and DACAmented population. Great session for anyone staff, faculty, and students. All are levels of understanding are welcome.
For more information, please go to the Engage event page. For ADA accommodations, please contact Yuri Hernández Osorio, Diversity and Inclusion Programs, at hernandy@up.edu.
Stock UP Providing Access to Food and More: Jan. 27
UP faculty, staff, and students (Bon Appetit employees included) will have access to food, toiletries, and other useful items at no cost during Stock UP on Wednesday, January 27, according to Yuri Hernández Osorio, diversity and inclusion. The items will be available from noon to 5 p.m. at the Social Work House at 4903 N. Willamette Blvd. According to Yuri, “I hope that one thing we have learned as a society in this global pandemic is that it is more than okay to ask for help! We all have been hit by this global pandemic, some more than others.”
Donations of funds are helpful for buying items for future Stock UP events. Those interested in helping can donate money directly to diversity and inclusion programs with a note that you want your funds to go toward Stock Up. Please use this link and be sure you hit DIP fund and not OIEDI. For more information contact Hernández Osorio at hernandy@up.edu.
Invitation to Latinx Employees: Let’s Get Together
If you identify as Latinx (Latino/Latina/Chicano/a/Hispanic, etc.) and you work for the University in any capacity (adjunct, faculty, staff, administration, etc.) and would like to join our informal Latinx Employee Group, please email Yuri Hernandez Osorio, student activities, at hernandy@up.edu. We gather informally over Zoom, happy hours, socials, and much more. We also have an annual carne asada. The goal of this group is to build community and support one another. To join, please email your name, title, and pronouns.
Diversity Dialogues 2020: Jan. 20-31
Mark your calendars now for Diversity Dialogues 2020, coming up January 20-31. Diversity Dialogues is programming designed to engage and educate the student body on issues, topics, and events related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend and participate in the many engaging events and topics to be covered. Please also, think about giving out extra credit to encourage student participation.
You can check out the line up for this year using this link, and for any questions, contact Yuri Hernández Osorio at hernandy@up.edu.
Free Screening of “Hailing Cesar,” Oct. 10
To wrap up Latinx Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct.15) the offices of diversity and inclusion programs, College of Arts and Sciences, FGEN, ASUP Films, and international languages and cultures proudly presents a free screening of the film Hailing Cesar, a documentary on Eduardo Chávez, the grandson of César Chávez, and his journey as he learned about his legendary grandfather. Eduardo Chavez will attend the screening and speak about his journey and answer questions on Thursday, October 10, 5-6:30 p.m., in Dundon-Berchtold Hall’s Brian Doyle Auditorium. Light concessions will be provided. Please RSVP using this link.
For more information contact Yuri Hernández Osorio, diversity and inclusion programs, at hernandy@up.edu or x8198
Soccer Players Sought: All Skill Levels!
Diversity Dialogues Events: Free and Open to All
The diversity and inclusion program will offer the following events as part of Diversity Dialogues, with UP clubs and organizations hosting an array of events to educate the community on diversity and inclusion. All events are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. Please offer as extra credit to your students! For ADA accommodations contact Yuri Hernández Osorio at hernandy@up.edu.
- Friday, January 25
Holocaust Remembrance Shabbat
Jewish Student Union Event
4-5 p.m., St. Mary’s Lounge - Monday, January 28
A Discussion on Whiteness: A Feminist Perspective
Feminist Discussion Group (FDG)
4:15 5:15 p.m., Terrace Room - Monday, January 28
Fry Bread Workshop
Native American Association
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Off Campus at NAYA (*RSVP required through Engage) - Tuesday, January 29
Europe’s “Other” Crisis: Identity Politics
Talk by Dr. Lara-Zuzan Golesorkhi
Gender and Women’s Studies Department
4:15 -6:15 p.m., Franz 120 - Tuesday, January 29
Dear UP: Mental Health Exists
Active Minds
7-8:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Lounge - Wednesday, January 30
“Call Her Ganda” Movie Screening
Gender & Sexuality Partnership-GSP
7-9 p.m., BC Auditorium - Thursday, January 31
Through the Fog: Conversational Session on Identities, Power, and Privilege Interact
Title IX Team
4:15-6 p.m., Franz 005 - Friday, February 1
Diversity Dialogues Keynote: Ellise Smith
Dispelling the Myths Associated Around Fat Persons
6-7:30 p.m., Mago Hut Center Theater
Reminder: All events are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. Please offer as extra credit to your students! For ADA accommodations contact Yuri Hernández Osorio at hernandy@up.edu.
La Virgen de Guadalupe Midnight Mass: Dec. 12
La Virgen de Guadalupe Midnight Mass will be offered on Wednesday, December 12, at midnight (Tuesday night going into Wednesday morning). The Mass will be offered in Spanish with English following along, and pan dulce and hot champurrado will be available for people to grab after Mass. Please feel free to bring family, friends, and loved ones.
For questions/ADA accommodations e-mail Yuri Hernandez Osorio, student activities, at hernandy@up.edu.
La Posadas Celebration: Dec. 5
The Diversity and Inclusion Program will present Las Posadas, a cultural and religious celebration, on Wednesday, December 5, 7 to 9 p.m., in Mehling Ballroom. There will be an information session followed by a celebration with music and authentic treats like aroz con leche. Brought to you by DIP, Campus Ministry, Sigma Delta Pi, M.ECh.A, FASA sa UP, and Women of Color. For questions or ADA accommodations email Yuri Hernandez Osorio, student activities, at hernandy@up.edu. The celebration is free and open to all.