Attend one of the following Diversity Days 2017 events and write a 300–350 word report on what you learn from it, you can earn up to 30 extra-credit points. (The report needs to be posted by 11:59 p.m. Monday, 4/10. Click the above link and then click on to post your report.)

Wednesday 4/5

Trans* Panel: What’s it Like to be Trans* or Gender Nonconforming Stonewall Alliance

11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Center For Excellence (Library 210)

The main part of this session will be people speaking to their experience being trans* or gender non-conforming. There will be a brief overview of words to use, how to be an ally, and a panel discussion with time for questions and answers.

La Nueva California: Latinos from Pioneers to Post-Millennials Dr. David Hayes-Bautista

12:30-1:45 p.m. Black Box Theater (Arts Building)

Distinguished Professor of Medicine at UCLA, presents fascinating research analysis of his new book. Over half of the post-millennial generation born in California since 1997 is Latino. As this generation enters adulthood between 2020 and 2040, it will by sheer force of numbers influence the course of daily life in California. Latino post millennials across the county are creating an American identity built, not on complete assimilation or unyielding separatism, but rather on a vibrant, distinctive regional identity, constructed on their definitions of what it means to be American.

Left Behind: Children’s Wellbeing After Parental Deportation Irma Gonzalez-Cuadros

6:00-8:00 p.m. Chico Center Lounge, Room 146

This workshop will examine the effects of parental deportation on children and the broader community. Short videos will be presented as a way to initiate a conversation on the effects of parental deportation on the children of immigrants, and their social-emotional needs.

Thursday 4/6

What Islam Is Not: Toward a Balanced, Realistic View of a Great TraditionTom Parker and Mike Findlay

11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Center For Excellence (Library 210)

This workshop will provide a short introduction about a balanced and informed understanding of Islam, and introduce potential topics for conversation. Following these brief introductions, the session will be opened to thoughtful and civil discussion on Islam, the Muslim world, Islamophobia, Muslims in America, and other topics of interest.

Mainlining Misogyny: A Bitch Slap to the Body Politic Laura Rapozo-Davis and Tom Grothe

12:30-1:45 p.m. Center For Excellence (Library 210)

In the United States, the rise in globalization, multiculturalism, and the women's movement has created a backlash fueled by sexism, misogyny, and violence. What does the 21st century hold for American patriarchy? Are men finished? Will men be able to throw off old notions of masculinity and adapt to our changing world? [Note: This workshop is “R” rated]