Social Justice Summit Schedule

Monday, March 4th, 2024

11am-12 (Goodwin Forum NHE_102): Beyond the Quad: Bridging Communities through Student Activism

12 - 1:30 pm Goodwin Forum (NHE_102): Institutional Anti-Racism Action Plan Open Forum 

Tuesday, March 5th, 2024

11 am - 1 pm (Library Fishbowl, Lib 209 & Virtual:https://meet.google.com/ufw-zpvu-zrk ):  Dismantling Collateral Consequences 

3:00 PM - 5:00 pm (Gist Hall 218): Chisato Hughes, Many Moons

5 - 7 pm (Library 209): Overview of Chirla (Immigration Relief: Who Can Qualify and How to Apply) 

Wednesday, March 6th, 2024

9 am-11 am (Library 209):  I Am From" and "I Dream of a Community" by Child Development's CD 352

9:30 am-11 am (Library 114): Understanding Immigration: An introduction to the US immigration system (Exploring the Foundations: A Workshop on U.S. Immigration Laws and Policies) in Library 114

9:30-10:30 am (Meet at the Clarke Museum in Old Town Eureka):  Eureka Chinatown Walking Tour. We will have a bus available for students, staff, and faculty who plan on visiting the Eureka Chinatown walking tour. The bus pick-up will be in front of Gist Hall at 9 AM and will return after the event to the same place for drop-off. The pick-up location is Laurel Dr., near Gist Hall, and will return to campus at 11 AM. There are 28 spaces available.

1-2 pm (Library 209):  International solidarity with the Palestinian Struggle 

2:30-3:30 pm (Library 209):  Know your rights 

5:30 - 7 pm (CC_260) Great Hall): Maurice, Ethics of Care, Philosophy Forum

Thursday, March 7th, 2024

11-12:30 (Library 114): Violence and Immigration Relief: U-visas, T-visas, VAWA, and SIJS & Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: What is it and who qualifies?)

1 - 3 pm (Native Forum BSS_162): Creating a Vision for Health and Longevity in Arcata: Insights from Shelly Trumbo and the Blue Zones Project

3 - 5 pm (Library 114): Seeds of Hope: Suicide Awareness Campaign

Friday, March 8th, 2024

11:00am-12:00 (Library 209): Special Immigrant Juvenile status

See below for program description:

March 4 (Mon)

Workshop
Title: Beyond the Quad: Bridging Communities Through Student Activism
A workshop dedicated to exploring the history of student movements across neoliberal university settings. Together, we will delve into the challenges we encounter—our voices silenced, our actions limited—by university policies and practices aimed at diminishing our influence. Despite these obstacles, student activism remains essential for cultivating communities, nurturing solidarity, and encouraging empathy.
Presenters: Athen Marron, Priscilla Cuellar CRGS DEPARTMENT/CRGS CLUB
11:00 a.m. - Noon, Goodwin Forum, Nelson Hall East 102

Workshop
Title: Institutional Anti-Racism Action Plan Open Forum at Cal Poly Humboldt
Join us for a 2-hour Institutional Anti-Racism Action Plan Open Forum to shape an inclusive anti-racist plan for Cal Poly Humboldt, featuring a DEI history overview and open discussion, with lunch provided.
Presenters: Frank Herrera, Sasheen Raymond, Fernando Paz
Noon - 1:00 p.m., Goodwin Forum, Nelson Hall East 102

March 5 (Tue)

Workshop
Title: Dismantling Collateral Consequence
This workshop focuses on understanding and actively participating in dismantling systemic barriers that hinder the reintegration of individuals with criminal records, emphasizing the development of community-driven strategies for securing housing and professional licenses. It addresses the critical need for collective action and education in supporting the successful reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals into society.
Mark Taylor, Ashlee Cox, Eddie Pena, Cat Telnes
Presenters: Mark Taylor, Ashlee Cox, Eddie Pena, Cat Telnes
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.,

Workshop
Title: Immigration Relief: Who Can Qualify and How to Apply
Did you know that all Humboldt students, staff, and faculty have access to free immigration legal services? Come see our presentation and find out how to start your, or your family member's case, today!
Presenter: Alex Freitag, with CHIRLA
5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Library 209

Film Screening & Facilitated Discussion
Title: Looking after Ghosts - Listening to the Silences of Humboldt's Chinese Expulsions in Many Moons
Chisato Hughes (they/them) will join us in person to screen their documentary Many Moons. Chisato Hughes takes us on a
historical counterstory about Charlie Moon, known as “the last Chinese Man in Humboldt County,” intertwining the
historical context of the 1885 Eureka expulsion and present-day community-building.
Presenter: Chisato Hughes
3:00 - 5:00 p.m., Gist Hall 218

March 6 (Wed)

Workshop
Title: I Am From" and "I Dream of a Community" by Child Development's CD 352 (Parent-Child Relationships)Students
We, the students of Child Development's CD 352 class (spring 2024), share our poems adapted from Beverly Tatum's "I am From" to demonstrate the similarities and differences of our identities and our dream list of how our Humboldt community should look like. We dream of a community where diversity is supported, connections are made, and support systems work together to create a sense of belongingness for all of us. We envision a community that supports the identities of its children and accepts the diversity of families.
Presenters: Adriana Huband, America Rodriguez, Anakin Wolfe, Bre Spazafumo, Carly Weiss, Gloria Thompson, Jackeline Reyes, Jazmin Uribe, Justin Vigna, Kaitlyn Patterson, Logan McDaniel, Maja Carlin, Makayla Millea, Miyuki Pugrad, Remy Fortney, Riely Hollinger, Sara Swenson, Savannah Weirick, Shelby Shanks, & Tania Olea, Child Development Parent-Child Relationships Class (CD 352) of Spring 2024
9:00 - 11:00 a.m., Library 209

Workshop
Title: Exploring the Foundations: A Workshop on U.S. Immigration Laws and Policies
This workshop aims to demystify the laws and policies that have shaped the current U.S. immigration system and the rationales behind them. We'll explore the legal immigration system from four perspectives: labor, power, justice, and hate.
Presenter: Alex Freitag, with CHIRLA
9:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m., Library 114

Walking Tour
Title: Eureka Chinatown Tour
Meet in front of the Clarke Historical Museum, 240 E Street in Eureka, for a guided tour of the area that was home to a bustling Chinatown in downtown Eureka until the 1885 Expulsion. Wear layers—$ 10 suggested donation, waived for students. The Eureka Chinatown Project celebrates the history and culture of the Chinese community in Humboldt while raising awareness of the local expulsions. We hope to heal, grow, and move towards a more inclusive future by educating our community. Meet at the Clarke Historical Museum, 240 E Street in Eureka. The tour will be a pleasant walk about 0.8 miles long on flat ground. All stops will be along the city streets, and no seating will be available. Please wear layers because it may be cold, windy, and potentially rainy.
Guide: Vicki Ozaki, Sheri Woo, and the Eureka Chinatown Project
9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Clarke Historical Museum, 240 E Street in Eureka

Workshop
Title: International Solidarity with the Palestinian Struggle
Examining the global and historical solidarity movements with Palestinians. This history stretches back to the 1960s, and persists today as an example of empathy and resistance. The workshop will teach people that the world has historically supported the Palestinian struggle for total liberation, especially from groups who have endured settler colonialism. Anti-Imperialism, solidarity, resistance, Palestine, global struggle Bringing awareness to issues concerning settler colonialism and genocide in historical Palestine, and the people who have stood in solidarity with Palestinians.
Presenter: Roberto Mónico, Assistant Professor, CRGS
1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Library 209

Workshop
Title: Know Your Rights: At Home, At Work, In Protest, and Travel
No matter your immigration or legal status, you have rights! Come to learn about what to do if stopped by law enforcement in a variety of different circumstances. Knowing one's rights is important for interactions with law enforcement and to feel empowered to advocate for one's own interests.
Presenter: Alex Freitag, with CHIRLA
2:30 - 3:30 p.m., Library 209

Keynote Speaker: Maurice Hamington, Professor of Philosophy
Title: Revolutionary Care and Inclusive Excellence
Learn about the ethics of care, integrating it as a core aspect of DEI efforts and the overall campus culture, aiming to transform educational experiences through nurturing interpersonal relationships and promoting a collective, caring community ethos. This approach, drawing from feminist theory and focusing on intentional, responsive actions, seeks to humanize interactions and foster a campus environment where every member feels valued and supported. Maurice Hamington is Professor of Philosophy and Affiliate Faculty of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Portland State University. He writes about the theory and application of feminist care ethics. For more information on his scholarly activities, see mhamington.com
5:30 - 7:00 p.m., The Great Hall

March 7 (Thu)

Workshop
Title: Violence and Immigration Relief: U-visas, T-visas, VAWA, and SIJS & Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: What is it and who qualifies?
Undocumented immigrants, as some of the most vulnerable individuals in the United States, are protected by specific immigration benefits designed to prevent exploitation of their status. This presentation will cover four key benefits: U-visas for victims of serious crimes who assist law enforcement, T-visas for human trafficking victims, VAWA protections for individuals abused by a U.S. citizen or permanent resident relative, and SIJS for minors facing abuse, abandonment, or neglect by a parent.
Presenter: Alex Freitag, with CHIRLA
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Library 114

Keynote Speaker: Shelly Trumbo, MBA, Executive Vice President & Chief Transformation Officer Of the Blue Zones
Topic: Creating a Vision for Health and Longevity in Arcata: Insights from Shelly Trumbo and the Blue Zones Project
Our exploration into becoming a Blue Zone is not just about adopting a set of guidelines; it's about cultivating a shared vision that elevates the health and happiness of our community. Inspired by Shelly Trumbo's achievements and the transformative potential of the Blue Zones Project, we invite all of Arcata to join us in this exciting journey toward creating a thriving, resilient, and inclusive community that stands as a beacon of health and longevity for generations to come.

Together, we can explore innovative solutions, share success stories, and build a comprehensive plan that reflects our unique community values and aspirations. Let us be inspired by the work of Shelly Trumbo and the Blue Zones to envision and create a healthier, happier Arcata for all.

Presenter: Shelly Trumbo, Blue Zone Project
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (speaking from 1:30-2:30), Native Forum (BSS_162)

Workshop
Title: Seeds of Hope: Suicide Awareness Campaign
This workshop will focus on suicide prevention while encompassing themes of cultivating community and exploring resources available. This will be a collaboration between the Counseling & Psychological Services at Cal Poly Humboldt and Centro del Pueblo's "Seed of Hope" initiative.
Presenters: Antonio Barillas (CAPS), Alejandro Torres (CAPS), Brenda Perez (Centro Del Puebla), Sheila Coppini (Centro Del Pueblo)
3 - 5 p.m., Library 114

March 8 (Fri)

Workshop
Title: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: What is it and who qualifies?
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status is an immigration benefit that can be life-changing but is only available to those under age 21. Come learn about the requirements for such a benefit and what needs to be done to qualify.
Presenter: Alex Freitag, with CHIRLA
11:00 a.m. - Noon, Lib 209