February 15, 2019 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Conversations Across Social Disciplines 

Sponsored by the Veroff-Luke Fund, to honor the memory and to promote the core values and principles of two of our highly respected and well-loved colleagues, Joseph Veroff and Katherine Pavelka Luke. 

Incorporating Social Justice in the Study of Sexuality Across Disciplines

The reception will begin at 1:30 PM with the program directly following at 2:00 PM.

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February 16, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

This course will offer a working definition of terms, including Transgender, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Intersex, Gender Nonconforming, Non Binary, Intersex, Gender Transition, and Ally. Language and terminology will be examined with emphasis on using affirming language and avoiding offensive terminology. This course will examine multiple risk factors that impact transgender youth from a solution-focused lens. These risk factors include a 40 percent rate of attempted suicide, increased incidence of homelessness, school bullying and harassment, increased vulnerability to hate crimes (including assault, sexual assault and murder). Family relationship dynamics, along with strategies to increase family support, will be explored with an emphasis on increasing parental capacity to support the transgender youth. Family acceptance is a protective factor that is associated with a decrease in transgender youth homeless and a decline in the frequency and severity of mental health issues and an increase in overall wellness. Strategies to support and build upon family and school connectedness will be examined in this mini course. This mini course will also examine be the specific concerns that apply to transgender children younger than age 13. Understanding gender identity at younger ages will be explored, along with specific facts about working within elementary and preschool setting, and offering long term guidance and planning recommendations to parents and children that are developmentally appropriate. The gender transition process will be reviewed.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

February 18, 2019 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm

The artists from Las Cafeteras, a six-piece band known for remixing roots music and telling modern-day stories discuss how they have incorporated activism and community engagement into their musical practice in their Los Angeles community and on the road.

This event is free and open to the public.

The event is presented by the University Musical Society and Co-sponsored by the Center for World Performance Studies, EXCEL, La Casa, LSA Latino/a Studies, MESA, and the School of Social Work.

February 18, 2019 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Ignacio G. Hutiá Xeiti Rivera (they/them) is a trans and queer activist of color with over 20 years of experience in anti-oppression and sexual liberation work including topics of: consent, sexual survivorship, and sex after sexual violence. Their work continues to center those at the margins, particularly people of color and those with queer and trans identities.

February 19, 2019 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

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February 19, 2019 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Join the Community Action and Social Change Minor in our first study tables of the semester! Come by the CASC office in Room 3640 of the School of Social Work to enjoy food, build community with prospective and current CASC students, and use our office space for homework! 

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February 20, 2019 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

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February 20, 2019 - 11:00am to 3:00pm

You are invited to our third annual CASC OUT. This is a day where CASC Students can share stories of how they CASC on campus and in our larger communites and where Prospective CASC Students can learn more about the minor and the type of work they will do as part of the program. CASC OUT will be in celebration with World Day of Social Justice on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. 

What is World Day of Social Justice? The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 20 February as World Day of Social Justice in 2007. Observance of World Day of Social Justice should support efforts of the international community in poverty eradication, the promotion of full employment and decent work, gender equity and access to social well-being and justice for all.

Fore more information: http://www.un.org/en/events/socialjusticeday/

Join us at the Haven/Mason Hall Posting wall from 11AM-3PM and around campus to build community with people who committed to social justice, learn more about the minor, and talk with current CASC students.  Everyone is aslo encouraged to wear their CASC CHANGE T-Shirt and spread the word about CASC during this day, so if you need a shirt or other materials, stop by the CASC office (3833 SSW) for supplies!

We look forward to you celebrating with us and sharing news about the important work happening in our communities and beyond.