[Upcoming Event] Platica with Dorinda Moreno!

Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social
invites you to a platica with…

Dorinda Moreno
May 1, 2007
7:00-8:00 p.m.
King Hall B3008

Dorinda Moreno is a longtime performer, activist, and writer. She developed some of the first Raza Women’s classes in the 1970s. Dorinda was editor of La Mujer en Pie de Lucha, a compilation of writings by Third World women. She is active in cyber communities working towards social justice. Her most recent project is "We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For".

[Minutos] First Meeting of Spring 2007! We're Back! =)

MALCS Minutos

April 21, 2007

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Integrated Humanities Center

I. Elections

The time has come to start thinking ahead for next year... Following are the positions and people who have been humbly nominated so far...
* Chair: Robin Paredes
* Co-Chair: Michaela Mares
* Programming Chair: Adilia Torres
* Herstorian: Yvonne Gutierrez
* Treasurer/Fundraising: Ninon Soto & Martha Gonzalez
* Mentorship/Outreach: Margarita Padilla
* Publicity/Advertising: Lucila Chavez

II. Next MALCS Actividad: Denim Day
Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Time: 12-4pm
Location: CSULA Walkway
Come design your own jeans and learn about Denim Day!

III. More MALCS Events to Mark on your Calendars....!

Be sure and tell a friend about these upcoming dates... better yet, bring her/him along!

• Dorinda Moreno Platica
  Date: Tuesday, May 1, 2007
  Time: 6:10-7:50pm
  Location: KH B3008
  Funding: $150 will be provided from ASI

• CSGS Student Research Conference
  Date: May 15, 2007
  Time: 9am-3pm
  Presentation: Any volunteers? This will be an incredible event complete with a fabulous full lunch provided by our friends at CSGS... How can you resist??

• Noche de Loteria
  Date: May 25, 2007
  Time: 6pm-9pm
  Location: Housing; More information to follow!
  

IV. MALCS Summer Institute ~ Start Planning NOW!
Date: August 2-4, 2007
Location: University of Minnesota , St. Paul --> Visit the MALCS website (link at the bottom of our bloga) to get all the details... !Ojo! Proposals for presentations have an extended deadline of May 21st!

Our next meeting will be at 10 a.m. on May 5th ~ keep your ears and eyes open to see if it will be at the IHC or la casa de Margarita... =) Spread the word, mujeres!

WEAR YOUR JEANS!!!!! AND STOP BY THE MALCS TABLE TO DESIGN YOUR OWN JEAN PIN!!!

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month ~ join communities throughout our state in taking action as part of Denim Day California!

Denim Day in LA

Join us to design your own jean pin!

Wednesday, April 25, 2007
12-4 pm
Main Walkway

What is Denim Day?
Denim Day California campaign began in 1999 with CALCASA and Peace Over Violence, formally known as LACAAW, as part of an international protest of an Italian High Court decision to overturn a rape conviction because the victim was wearing jeans. The Italian Supreme Court dismissed charges against a 45-year-old rape suspect because his 18-year old victim was wearing jeans at the time of the attack. The Court stated in its decision that “It is common knowledge...that jeans cannot even be partly removed without the effective help of the person wearing them...and it is impossible if the victim is struggling with all her might.” The judgment sparked a worldwide outcry from those who understand coercion, threats and violence go along with the act of rape. The unpopular verdict became an international symbol of myth-based injustice for sexual assault victims.www.calcasa.com

How can I help?
-- Wear Your Jeans on April 25, 2007

-- Support your local Rape Crisis Center

-- Talk About It

-- Don’t Be Quiet

-- Challenge Harmful Myths
-- Create Change

-- Organize to help make our community safe from sexual assault

Sponsored by:
Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social (MALCS)

MALCSistas Presentes at PSWSA

(Profa.Dee, Lucila, Adilia, Mica, y Reina)

On Friday, April 13th, some of the mujeres of MALCS presented a roundtable at the Pacific Southwest Women's Studies Association Conference. The event took place at Cal State L.A. and featured a variety of panels and speakers throughout the day. It was organized largely by Profa. Hernandez, and the attendance of CSULA student presenters was made possible through the generosity of Profa. Dee. =) The MALCS roundtable addressed the challenges, lessons learned, and future possibilities included in organizing a safe space for mujeres on campus.

Next Meeting and Dates to Save! =)

Hello everyone,

Join us at the first general meeting of the quarter on Saturday, April 21, 2007! The meeting will be held at the Integrated Humanities Center, King Hall D4050 at 10am.

On 4/21 we will be having elections for the 2007-2008 MALCS officers. The following positions will be available:
*Chair
*Co-Chair
*Programming Chair
*Herstorian/Secretary
*Treasurer/Fundraising
*Publicity & Advertising
*Outreach & Mentorship

If you are unable to make the meeting but would like to nominate someone, please email malcsdecsula@yahoo.com with that information.

The following are other important dates to mark on your calendar!

*4/19 Take Back the Night, 6-10pm
Student Housing Phase II
Lounge & Quad

*4/25 Denim Day (Sponsored by MALCS)
Come design your own jeans and learn about Denim Day!
12-4pm Walkway (across from Textbook store)

*5/1 Dorinda Moreno (Community Activist)
Details coming soon!

*5/15 CSGS Student Research Conference
9am-3pm, Golden Eagle Ballroom
**Dont forget to submit for presentation!

*5/18 MALCS Noche de Loteria!
(MALCS Fundraiser)
Details coming soon!