The Oregon Students of Color Conference 2019: Full Schedule

9:30am PST

Conference Opening and Welcome

Conference attendees will gather in the CML Rooms 102 - 104 for the Conference Welcome. Gregory Evans, Vice President of Equity Inclusion at LCC and Brett Rowlett, Government Relations Director at LCC and Oregon Student Foundation Board Member will welcome attendees to campus, and students from the OSCC Conference Steering Committee will provide attendees with an overview of the day and some details about the space.

Saturday November 9, 2019 9:30am - 10:00am PST
CML 102-104

10:00am PST

**CLOSED SPACE** Black Caucus

This is the Black Caucus Space, this is a CLOSED space for folks who self-identify as Black. Please be respectful of the space and do not enter if you do not identify within the community.

Speakers

Bathschéba Duronvil (She, Her, Hers)

Saturday November 9, 2019 10:00am - 11:20am PST
Building 16, Room 202

10:00am PST

**CLOSED SPACE** International Students Caucus

This is the International Students Caucus, this is a CLOSED space for folks who self-identify as an International Student. Please be respectful of the space and do not enter if you do not identify with the community.

Speakers

Fatima Al Shamasi (She, Her, Hers)

Saturday November 9, 2019 10:00am - 11:20am PST
Building 16, Room 208

10:00am PST

**CLOSED SPACE** Pacific Islander Caucus

This is the Pacific Islander Caucus Space, this is a CLOSED space for folks who self-identify as Pacific Islander. Please be respectful of the space and do not enter if you do not identify within the community.

Speakers

Annie Ohashi-Sides (She, Her, Hers)

Saturday November 9, 2019 10:00am - 11:20am PST
Building 16, Room 206

10:00am PST

Beyond A Legacy

Level: Basic
Focusing on leadership through collective dialogue and service, the Chavez-King Leadership Institute at Central Washington University is committed to developing student leaders by means of experiential learning opportunities, exploration of real-world issues and continuous self-reflection.This workshop will provide an in depth analysis of the Civil Rights Movement based on the legacy and values of MLK and Cesar Chavez. Presenters will offer insight involving advocacy, organizing, and allyship on the CWU campus.

Speakers

Ruby Nambo (She, Her, Hers)

Program Leader, Center for Leadership & Engagement

Ariel Marcelo Berganza (He, Him, His)

Cohort Leader, Center for Leadership & Engagement

Morgan Rodriguez (She, Her, Hers)

Cohort Leader, Center for Leadership & Engagement

Vivian Diaz (She, Her, Hers)

Cohort Leader, Center for Leadership & Engagement

Saturday November 9, 2019 10:00am - 11:20am PST
Building 19, Room 232

10:00am PST

Curanderismo: Mexican-American Folk Medicine

Level: Basic
This workshop explores Latinx belief in Curanderismo, “Mexican Folk Medicine Healing.” The workshop provides an historical overview of Curanderismo from its origination to current practices in a contemporary society. The workshop provides an overview of mal ojo (evil eye), empacho (blocked intestine), mollera caida (fallen fontanelle), and susto (fright). The workshop provides students with an understanding of various medical treatments in Folk Medicine.

Speakers

Crystal Nambo (She, Her, Hers)

President, First Generation Student Organization at Central Washington University

Arthur Manjarrez (He, His, Him)

Advisor, First Generation Student Organization at Central Washington University

Saturday November 9, 2019 10:00am - 11:20am PST
Building 19, room 243

10:00am PST

From Whose Story?: A De-Colonizing Leadership Model

Level: Basic
Puertas Abiertas Leadership Academy offers Latinx secondary and college students, who have first-hand testimonies of de-humanizing schooling experiences, with opportunities to re-frame their stories and re-center their place as individuals worthy of respect and dignity. Presenter will present transformative leadership models promoting critical reflection, as a way to discern appropriate focus of leadership to contend with colonized systems. Students are empowered to create their own story of leadership!

Speakers

Jim Garcia

Chicano/Latino Student Program Coordinator, Lane Community College

Jim García is a third generation Mexican American from southern California. His grandparents are from the land of the Pure’pecha people, now called the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. Jim has served as an instructor, advisor, and student services administrator for Latino students... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2019 10:00am - 11:20am PST
Building 19, Room 234

10:00am PST

Gender Identity & Language

Level: Intermediate
We will discuss the abstract and nuanced contexts around gender identity. This interactive workshop will also provide a chance for participants to have their photograph taken and become apart of our campaign. This campaign gives a voice and a vision to the many ways many choose to express their gender identities.

Speakers

Iden Campbell (He, Him or They, Them)

Program Director, Basic Rights Oregon

Tazha Williams

Program Manager, Basic Rights Oregon

Saturday November 9, 2019 10:00am - 11:20am PST
Building 19, Room 239

10:00am PST

Introduction to Social Justice

Level: Basic
This training is meant to be an introduction to concepts of power, privilege, and oppression for those who are less familiar with discussing these concepts and applying them to the advocacy work they do on campus. Through examining theory and brainstorming, we will help attendees come to a baseline understanding and starting point to understand how these power dynamics play out in our lived experiences, our organizing, and higher education.

Speakers

Emily Wanous

Legislative Director, Oregon Student Association

(She, Her, Hers)

Saturday November 9, 2019 10:00am - 11:20am PST
Building 19, Room 128

10:00am PST

Reproductive Justice 101

Level: Basic
Come learn about the history of reproductive justice! We'll explore Oregon's history around reproductive justice, struggles led by women and trans folks of color in our state, and opportunities to advance reproductive justice on campus today. Through an interactive timeline and discussion, we will define reproductive oppression and reproductive justice, understand our history, and explore ways to move campaigns and issues to advance reproductive justice for everyone.

Speakers

Kalpana Krishnamurthy (She, Her, Hers)

National Field & Policy Director, Forward Together

Saturday November 9, 2019 10:00am - 11:20am PST
Building 19, Room 119

11:20am PST

BREAK

Saturday November 9, 2019 11:20am - 11:40am PST
CML 102-104

11:40am PST

**CLOSED SPACE** First Generation, Low-Income Caucus Space

This is the First Generation, Low-Income Caucus Space; it is a CLOSED space for folks who self-identify as first generation and/or low-income students. Please be respectful and do not enter if you do not identify within the community.

Speakers

Monica Cerda Ortiz

Cameron Santiago

GSDA, ASLCCSG

Saturday November 9, 2019 11:40am - 1:00pm PST
Building 16, Room 206

11:40am PST

**CLOSED SPACE** Undocumented Caucus

This is the Undocumented Caucus Space, this is a CLOSED space for folks who self-identify as Undocumented. Please be respectful of the space and do not enter if you do not identify within the community.

Speakers

Bathschéba Duronvil (She, Her, Hers)

Jocksana Corona (She, Her, Hers)

Saturday November 9, 2019 11:40am - 1:00pm PST
Building 16, Room 202

11:40am PST

Anti-Blackwomanism in Pop Culture

Level: Basic
This workshop is an open space to unpack how anti-blackwomanism is perpetuated and pop culture and implications of this construct in day-to-day life.

Speakers

Shay Norman (She, Her, Hers)

Ph.D. Student and Advisor, OSU

Saturday November 9, 2019 11:40am - 1:00pm PST
Building 19, Room 232

11:40am PST

Finding the GREATNESS Within

Level: Basic
Participants will do an exploration in the greatness that’s within. Discovering who you are and your worth will unlock the door to opportunities otherwise not Afford to you. Creating a self identity beyond the color of your skin will be the core of what each participant will take away from this session.

Speakers

Donyel Hill (He, Him, His)

Director of Student Engagement, Lane Community College

Saturday November 9, 2019 11:40am - 1:00pm PST
Building 19, Room 245

11:40am PST

History of Student Organizing

Level: Basic
Student organizing has been at the forefront of movements for justice in the United States. This workshop explores student movements, the demands and tactics they have used, and unique contributions made by students to social justice movements. Grounded in the experience of students of color, this history is important context for where we are today-- and where we can go tomorrow. Lots of interactive small group work, discussion and conversation.

Speakers

Kalpana Krishnamurthy (She, Her, Hers)

National Field & Policy Director, Forward Together

Saturday November 9, 2019 11:40am - 1:00pm PST
Building 19, Room 119

11:40am PST

Honrando “El Mensaje" Del Latinx: ¿Cuál es la nueva narración?

Level: Basic
Images of Hispanics, Latinos/Latinas, and Chicanos/Chicanas displayed in public offices often depict negative connotations such as “bent over working in the fields!” Society’s depiction is not representative of career advancement outside the image of working in the fields. At the forefront of this movement, is a more accurate depiction of Hispanics, Latinos/Latinas, and Chicanos/Chicanas who have crossed barriers and entered into professional fields. Hence, not working in the fields.

Speakers

Jaqueline Vazquez

First Generation Student Organization Member, Central Washington University

Arthur Manjarrez (He, His, Him)

First Generation Student Organization Advisor, Central Washington University

Saturday November 9, 2019 11:40am - 1:00pm PST
Building 19, room 243

11:40am PST

Intermediate Social Justice

Level: Intermediate
This workshop will expand on the dynamics between power, privilege, and oppression. We will discuss those concepts in the world of student organizing and have a discussion on how our privilege can impact our relationships in those spaces. Finally we will talk about actions you can take to be a better ally in spaces and instances where you have privilege.

Speakers

Tamara Henderson

Director of Youth & Education Services, Native American Youth and Families Center

Saturday November 9, 2019 11:40am - 1:00pm PST
Building 19, Room 128

11:40am PST

Respectability Politics & White Benevolence are dynamics of Anti-Black Racism

Level: Advanced
Are you an ally or just all eyes? Are you altruistically concerned about the lives of minoritized people of color? Or, are you a passive spectator claiming allegiance with popular hashtags and trendy slogans and catchphrases? This workshop will help you determine if you are a true ally or just all lies.

Speakers

Dr. Lawrence A. Rasheed (He, Him, His)

Lane Community College

Damien Pitts (He, Him, His)

Lane Community College

Saturday November 9, 2019 11:40am - 1:00pm PST
Building 19, Room 241

1:00pm PST

LUNCH + Keynote

Attendees will regroup in CML 102-104 for Lunch and to hear their first Keynote Speaker. Attendees should remember to have their red meal tickets ready to hand to an OSA staff member as they get their food. At the end of lunch, there will be the first of three Raffle Draws! Visit the Workshop Evaluation Station to get raffle tickets.

Our first 2019 Keynote Speaker is Kokayi Nosakhere. With a NOW THIS video released in Feb. 2019, Anchorage-born community organizer Kokayi Nosakhere achieved a grassroots milestone by going viral over the internet. Some 1.7 million persons on the North West viewed the short profile on his Love Letter Campaign. He continues to live in the Rogue Valley, where he focuses on amplifying PoC voices and hosting solution-orientated cultural events.

Lunch will be a Hawaiian Buffet:

Huli Huli Shredded Chicken (GF)
Red Curry Vegetable Stir-fry with Tofu (GF/VG)
Sticky Rice (GF/VG)
Macaroni Salad (V)
Mixed Greens Salad (GF/VG)
Cookies Iced Tea and Lemonade

Saturday November 9, 2019 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
CML 102-104

2:30pm PST

BREAK

Saturday November 9, 2019 2:30pm - 2:40pm PST
CML 102-104

2:40pm PST

Networking Space

Saturday November 9, 2019 2:40pm - 4:00pm PST
CML 102-104

4:00pm PST

**CLOSED SPACE** Jotería Caucus: Finding Healing and Community as Queer and Trans* Latinxs

Joteria; the Browning of Queerness- what does it mean to live as a brown person and someone on the LGBTQQIAA spectrum? Come build community with one another- share your stories, and celebrate your queerness/trans identities. This caucus will allow for folks to talk about issues that they still face on their campus and how we, as a community, can organize with one another to bring attention to those issues or support one another in that struggle. Be prepared to also check yourself and look internally at the ways we as QTPOC can perpetuate oppression on one another, and build awareness of how we still push folks out onto the margins in our own community. La unión hace la fuerza. This is a CLOSED space for folks who identify within the Joteria spectrum. Please be respectful of the space and do not enter if you do not identify within the community.

Speakers

JoseLuis Zamora (They, Them, Theirs)

Saturday November 9, 2019 4:00pm - 5:20pm PST
Building 16, Room 206

4:00pm PST

**Closed Space** Native/Indigenous Caucus

This is the Native/Indigenous Caucus Space, this is a CLOSED space for folks who self-identify as Native/Indigenous. Please be respectful of the space and do not enter if you do not identify within the community.

Speakers

Delaine Burns (She, Her, Hers)

Saturday November 9, 2019 4:00pm - 5:20pm PST
Building 16, Room 208

4:00pm PST

**CLOSED SPACE** Women of Color Caucus

This is the Women of Color Caucus Space, this is a CLOSED space for folks who self-identify as Women of Color. Please be respectful of the space and do not enter if you do not identify within the community.

Speakers

Samantha Mosley (She, Her, Hers)

Saturday November 9, 2019 4:00pm - 5:20pm PST
Building 16, Room 202

4:00pm PST

Advanced Social Justice

Level: Advanced
This workshop will focus on helping folks become better allies to communities that they are not a part of. We strongly believe that there is no perfect ally, but instead there are actions and decisions that folks must engage in every day to support communities and fight oppression. In this workshop we will talk about ally ship and discuss best practices for ways that we can improve in our fight to make our work environments more safe and inclusive.

Speakers

Tamara Henderson

Director of Youth & Education Services, Native American Youth and Families Center

Saturday November 9, 2019 4:00pm - 5:20pm PST
Building 19, Room 128

4:00pm PST

Campaign Strategy Charts

Level: Basic
Come to this workshop to understand how to develop strong and effective campaigns. We will explore the campaign strategy chart, a tool to help plan strategic campaigns. Bring your questions, campaign goals, and let's get to work in developing campaigns that win.

Speakers

Kalpana Krishnamurthy (She, Her, Hers)

National Field & Policy Director, Forward Together

Saturday November 9, 2019 4:00pm - 5:20pm PST
Building 19, Room 119

4:00pm PST

Resiliency Strategies for Students of Color in Southern Oregon

Level: Intermediate
Love Letters and Take What You Need posters to the rescue! Hgh self-esteem is your birthright. It is powerful to be the trigger for white fragility. This workshop is designed to help you not only maintain your joy and self-care, but change the school environment so that you don’t have to carry so heavy a burden. Imagine pushing the envelope, rather than being the victim!

Speakers

Kokayi Nosakhere

Community Organizer, Solutionary for Ashland BIPOC Sanctuary

Saturday November 9, 2019 4:00pm - 5:20pm PST
Building 19, Room 239

4:00pm PST

The Invisibility of Indigenous Perspectives in Social Justice Work

Level: Basic
The session will explore how Indigenous Americans are often overlooked within a social justice schema. If Indigenous Americans are present and represented, their voices can be inadvertently silenced. Together we will identify solutions to give voice and preserve representation of a critical, yet, too often, invisible segment of our population.

Speakers

Lori Tapahonso (She, Her, Hers)

Native American Student Program Coordinator, Lane Community College

Saturday November 9, 2019 4:00pm - 5:20pm PST
Building 19, Room 241

4:00pm PST

The Roots of Our Migration Story

Level: Basic
The United States is a nation of immigrants. We all have a story to share regarding our journey to the USA. Come share your story and your journey, as it refers to your experience. This workshop will connect you to others who share a similar story that is unique like your own! There is only one of you! So come join the group and let “YOUR” story be heard!

Speakers

Arooj Altaf (She, Her, Hers)

First Generation Student Organization, Central Washington University

Mariah Minjarez (She, Her, Hers)

First Generation Student Organization, Central Washington University

Jennifer Rico (She, Her, Hers)

First Generation Student Organization, Central Washington University

Arthur Manjarrez (He, Him, His)

First Generation Student Organization, Central Washington University

Saturday November 9, 2019 4:00pm - 5:20pm PST
Building 19, room 243

5:20pm PST

BREAK

Saturday November 9, 2019 5:20pm - 5:30pm PST
CML 102-104

5:30pm PST

DINNER + KEYNOTE

Attendees will regroup once more for dinner in CML 102 - 104, and to hear the final Keynote Speaker for the evening. Conference attendees should remember to have their red meal tickets ready to hand to an OSA staff member as they get their food. At the end of dinner, there will be the second of three Raffle Draws! Visit the Workshop Evaluation Station to get raffle tickets.

Our second OSCC Keynote Speaker is Esperanza Tervalon-Garrett. Esperanza Tervalon-Garrett is a queer, Afro-Puerto Rican woman, and a native daughter of Oakland, California. She is the founder and CEO of Dancing Hearts Consulting, LLC, a progressive consulting firm that curates innovative ideas, programs, and campaigns to challenge the status quo and test emerging strategies that change the political game to win long-term change for the people most impacted by systemic oppression. Esperanza was the first woman of color to lead a 501c3, 501c4 & PAC collaborative civic engagement formation focused on mobilizing progressive voters of color in the United States. Her ability to build grassroots power in neighborhoods, at the ballot box, and at City Hall has earned her solid reputation as a savvy electoral strategist, a seasoned political organizer, and a power-building innovator among Social Justice activists and Philanthropic leaders. Esperanza is the Co-Chair of the Funders Committee for Civic Participation, a network of civic engagement institutions that move $170M to the field each year. She is also serving as the Statewide Campaign Manager for the Oregon Hard to Count Census Campaign that aims to engage 1M people. Esperanza is married to wife Christine and her proudest accomplishment is her brilliant and tenacious son, Santiago. They live at Dancing Hearts Ranch, a 16-acre ranch, in the Cascade Mountains of Southern Oregon.

Dinner will be an Italian Buffet:

Rotini Pasta & Parmesan Cream Sauce with Grilled Chicken Sausage & Peppers
Penne Pasta with Roasted Vegetables & Fresh Spinach (VG)
Gluten free Penne Pasta with Roasted Vegetables & Fresh Spinach (VG)
Caesar Salad - Vegan and Regular Caesar
Cannellini Bean Salad (GF/VG)
Rustic Breads
Tiramisu (V)

Saturday November 9, 2019 5:30pm - 7:00pm PST
CML 102-104

9:30am PST

BREAKFAST

Attendees will gather in CML 102 - 104 and have breakfast. Attendees should remember to have their red meal tickets ready to hand to an OSA staff member as they get their food.

Hot Breakfast Buffet:

Free-Range Scrambled Eggs (GF/V)
Bacon & Sausage (GF)
Chef's Choice Vegan Hot Protein (VG)
Country Potatoes (GF/VG)
Fresh Fruit Tray (GF/VG)
Muffins (V)
Served with Coffee, Tea and Juice

Sunday November 10, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PST
CML 102-104

10:30am PST

**CLOSED SPACE** Biracial/Multiethnic Caucus

This is the Biracial/Multiethnic Caucus Space; this is a CLOSED space for folks who self-identify as Biracial/Multiethnic. Please be respectful of the space and do not enter if you do not identify within the community.

Speakers

Annie Ohashi-Sides (She, Her, Hers)

Sunday November 10, 2019 10:30am - 11:50am PST
Building 16, Room 208

10:30am PST

**CLOSED SPACE** Central and Southwestern Asia and Northern Africa Caucus

This is the Central and Southwestern Asia and Northern Africa Caucus Space, this is a CLOSED space for folks who self-identify within the Central and Southwestern Asia and Northern Africa communities. Please be respectful of the space and do not enter if you do not identify within the community.

Speakers

Fatima Al Shamasi (She, Her, Hers)

Sunday November 10, 2019 10:30am - 11:50am PST
Building 16, Room 202

10:30am PST

**CLOSED SPACE** Survivors Caucus

This is the Survivors Caucus Space, this is a CLOSED space for folks who self-identify as Survivors. Please be respectful of the space and do not enter if you do not identify within the community.

Speakers

Samantha Mosley (She, Her, Hers)

Sunday November 10, 2019 10:30am - 11:50am PST
Building 16, Room 206

10:30am PST

Census 101

Level: Basic
The Census can be a bit confusing. Join us for our Census 101 training to learn more about the history of the Census, its importance, and the upcoming 2020 Census timeline and process. Walk away fully prepared to take the census and empowered to work with your communities to make sure everyone is counted!

Speakers

Jamila Aurora Dozier (She, Her, Hers)

Community Engagement Coordinator, #WeCountOregon

Sunday November 10, 2019 10:30am - 11:50am PST
Building 19, Room 239

10:30am PST

Kapu Aloha: Lessons from Native Hawaiian Activism

Level: Basic
Activist work is an uphill battle and sadly many activists will experience burnout while working for social change. This workshop will introduce those in attendance to the core tenets, practices, and requirements of Native Hawaiian activism centered around Kapu Aloha: an order of restraint originally placed by Kahuna (priests).

Speakers

James Kalama (He, Him, His)

Student, Willamette University

Sunday November 10, 2019 10:30am - 11:50am PST
Building 19, Room 241

10:30am PST

Moving Beyond Internalized Oppression

Level: Basic
For leaders and members of organizations who do social justice work around identities, this work is personal. We are personally affected by policies from a campus, state, and national level. In turn, the political is personal. As a means of self-care, how do we look at and move through the myths and misinformation we have internalized in order to continue the work we started? This workshop will explore this concept by self-reflection and small and large group discussion.

Speakers

Ivan Chen (He, Him, His)

Equal Rights Organizer, Oregon Student Association

Fernando Arellano (He, Him, His)

Director of Legislative Affairs, ASCC

Sunday November 10, 2019 10:30am - 11:50am PST
Building 19, Room 128

10:30am PST

Privilege in Postsecondary Education

Level: Basic
This workshop will help you understand what privilege is, how it operates in society, and how it plays out in postsecondary education. We will also discuss OSA's Queer Justice and Racial Justice work.

Speakers

Cameron Santiago

GSDA, ASLCCSG

Gaby Gardiner (They, Them, Theirs)

LCC Campus Organizer, Oregon Student Association

Sunday November 10, 2019 10:30am - 11:50am PST
Building 19, Room 119

10:30am PST

Telling the Story and Bringing into action your Poetic Voice

Level: Basic
Throughout history, poetry has played a part in how marginalized groups tell their story. If each story is like a pearl, then a narrative is the necklace that holds a string of pearls. A narrative connects the stories that gives meaning to each story just like the necklace that holds a string of pearls. This workshop allows you to express your narrative through poetry to illustrate & validate your mensaje. Participants will share their poems that promotes their voice into action!

Speakers

Ruby Nambo (She, Her, Hers)

Program Leader, Center for Leadership & Engagement

Sunday November 10, 2019 10:30am - 11:50am PST
Building 19, Room 232

11:50am PST

BREAK

Sunday November 10, 2019 11:50am - 12:10pm PST
CML 102-104

12:10pm PST

**CLOSED SPACE** Student Parents Caucus

This is the Student Parents Caucus; this is a CLOSED space for folks who self-identify as Student Parents. Please be respectful of the space and do not enter if you do not identify with the community.

Speakers

Jocksana Corona (She, Her, Hers)

Sunday November 10, 2019 12:10pm - 1:30pm PST
Building 16, Room 206

12:10pm PST

**CLOSED SPACE** Trans & Queer POC Caucus

This is the Trans & Queer PoC Caucus Space, this is a CLOSED space for folks who self-identify as Trans & Queer Person of Color. Please be respectful of the space and do not enter if you do not identify within the community.

Speakers

Cameron Santiago

GSDA, ASLCCSG

Sunday November 10, 2019 12:10pm - 1:30pm PST
Building 16, Room 202

12:10pm PST

Activism in Higher Education

Level: Intermediate
Exploring various definitions of activism and its role in higher education. How we can deconstruct the barriers of these educational institutions, what are the methods for disrupting these structures. What are activist strategies we can employ in our various roles in the institution.

Speakers

Vickie Gimm (She, Her, Hers)

Teaching Assistant for College Student Services and Administration, OSU

Angel Mandujano-Guevara (He, Him, His)

Teaching Assistant for College Student Services and Administration, OSU

Sunday November 10, 2019 12:10pm - 1:30pm PST
Building 19, Room 128

12:10pm PST

Building Relationships between Queer and Racial Justice

Level: Basic
Let's quit playing oppression Olympics, and talk about how we can work better together. The US has a long history of racial justice movements and gay-rights movement that often exist parallel to each other with little visible intersections. We are going to talk about the work done in Oregon and nationally to bring communities of color and LGBTQ communities together and the many varying intersections our communities face.

Speakers

Fatima Al Shamasi (She, Her, Hers)

Gaby Gardiner (They, Them, Theirs)

LCC Campus Organizer, Oregon Student Association

Sunday November 10, 2019 12:10pm - 1:30pm PST
Building 19, Room 245

12:10pm PST

CANCELLED- Advocacy and Organizing: Empowering Student Voices

Level: Basic
This workshop will be an interactive panel of past and current leaders of student government and on-campus organizations from universities and community colleges. Panelists will each talk about different issues that they have worked on in the past or are currently working towards. They will also discuss how they helped advocate for certain issues to change their campus. We would be interacting with the audience and we would discuss issues that students notice on their campuses and ask panelists what they have done on their campuses or help brainstorm ways to build solutions. Issues we would talk about include but are not limited to race, gender, immigrant’s rights, lgbtq+ rights and sexual assault awareness and prevention

Speakers

Lizbeht Marquez (She, Her, Hers)

Senator, ASWOU

Evelyn Guzman (She, Her, Hers)

Sunday November 10, 2019 12:10pm - 1:30pm PST
Building 19, Room 119

12:10pm PST

Facilitating Safe & Inclusive Spaces

Level: Basic
Ever walk into a meeting, classroom, or work space and not felt welcome or safe? Ever wondered how you as a student leader could create and maintain a safe space on your campus? This workshop explores the dynamics of power and how it plays out in spaces on campus. How to create a safe space, what it means to maintain one, and how creating safe spaces on campus is vital to ensuring student success on campus.

Speakers

Ivan Chen (He, Him, His)

Equal Rights Organizer, Oregon Student Association

Marissa Miles (She, Her, Hers)

Legislative Director, SLC

Sunday November 10, 2019 12:10pm - 1:30pm PST
Building 19, room 243

12:10pm PST

Native Women and Self-Image Through the Power of Regalia Making

Level: Basic
A brief history of regalia and how it has transformed throughout history, and why it is important for women and young girls to learn skills that extend and promote healthy lifestyle choices, skills, and self-image.

Speakers

Kata Winkler-Autobee (She, Her, Hers)

Co-Director, Native American Student Union

Sunday November 10, 2019 12:10pm - 1:30pm PST
Building 19, Room 232

12:10pm PST

Question Authority, By Being the Outside-the-Box Answer

Level: Advanced
How do you survive in the Belly of the Beast, while hopefully transforming the Beast? How can you Be the Change you wish to see in the world? You can’t necessarily depend on the System to teach you how to change the system. This workshop will discuss the embodiment and expression leadership strategies for social change in institutions which traditionally marginalize difference, or utilize, and consume difference to maintain themselves.

Speakers

Mark Harris (He, Him, His)

Senior African-American Faculty, Lane Community College

Sunday November 10, 2019 12:10pm - 1:30pm PST
Building 19, Room 239

12:10pm PST

Resilience in Storytelling

Level: Basic
In this workshop, we will have the opportunity to hear from each other of stories through identities, art work, personal testaments, childhood stories all to amplify each other and validate experience serious or non-serious. Come to this workshop ready to learn from each other and celebrate the diverse backgrounds. Come to share at your comfort in a supportive space. This workshop is run by former conservationist and a current First Gen student at the University of Oregon, Angela Noah.

Speakers

Angela Noah (She, Her, Hers)

White Mountain Apache Tribe

Sunday November 10, 2019 12:10pm - 1:30pm PST
Building 19, Room 241

1:30pm PST

Conference Closing

Conference attendees will gather one last time in CML 102 - 104 for the Conference Closing. There will also be the last Raffle Draw, so be sure to stop by the Workshop Evaluation Station to get tickets!

Sunday November 10, 2019 1:30pm - 2:00pm PST
CML 102-104