Associated Students Inc.Central Valley Cultural Heritage InstituteDepartment of Art and DesignDepartment of CommunicationInternational Student Services and ProgramsLatino/a Staff and Faculty AssociationP.O.W.E.R.President’s Commission on Human Relationsand EquityStudent AffairsStudent InvolvementUnited Sorority and Fraternity CouncilUniversity CourtyardWomen’s Studies Program

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15Independence of the Americas ExhibitStop by the 2nd floor of the Henry Madden Library and check out the various artifacts displayed in recognition of the Independence of the Americas.

MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 15, 22, 29, OCTOBER 6 & 13Entre Mujeres - Weekly Latina Discussion Group11 a.m. – Noon, Center for Women and Culture, Thomas Room 110Come and join a positive group discussion and meet great people. Everyone is welcome! (Women’s Resource Center)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15Movie: Selena*7 p.m., University Courtyard – Baker Hall

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16Bienvenida11:10 a.m. – 1:00p.m., Peace GardenCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Latina/o Staff and Faculty Association with live performances from Fresno State’s Los Danzantes de Aztlan and Mariachi Fresno State Group.Noon – 12:30 p.m. Presentation

International Coffee Hour - Mextico2 p.m. – 3 p.m., Henry Madden Library 2206Check out International Student Services and Programs’ weekly coffee hour series! This week will highlight the country of Mexico presented by Alexandria Mendoza & Dolores Peralta.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16–THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18Bone Marrow Registry & Blood Drive honoring Fresno State Alumnus Justin GarzaTuesday: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Residence Dining HallWednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Free Speech Area, Maple Mall, Kremen Education Building and Save Mart CenterJoin the national marrow registry - there is an urgent need for a diverse pool of donors because ethnicity plays a significant role in the donor/patient matching process. The marrow registry currently only consists of 7% African-Americans, 7% Asian/South Asians and 10% Hispanic. People of all ethnicities are needed to help save lives!

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16–FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19USFC TablingTuesday: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Peace GardenWednesday: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., USU BalconyThursday and Friday: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Free Speech AreaCheck out the various Multicultural and Latino fraternities and sororities at Fresno State recognized by the United Sorority and Fraternity Council (USFC)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17Cross Cultural CelebrationThe Fresno State community celebrates the richness of culture and diversity on our campus! Check out music, entertainment, USFC Greek organizations, free refreshments, food and more! Events include Cross Cultural Festival Music, Performance Reviews & Desserts from Around the World 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., USU Balcony

Cross Cultural Festival and USFC Social 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Front of the Bookstore

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18USFC Grand Tour7 p.m. – 9 p.m., North Gym 118A multi-cultural function where all the fraternities and sororities in United Sorority and Fraternity Council (USFC) provide information and give a brief introduction of what each organization stands for!

Latino DJ in USU PitNoon – 1 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23International Coffee Hour - Chile2 p.m. – 3 p.m., Henry Madden Library 2206Check out International Student Services and Programs’ weekly coffee hour series! This week will highlight the country of Chile presented by Sebastian Ibacache.

Movie: Tortilla Heaven*7:30 p.m., University Courtyard - Atrium

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24Más Rudas Presents “Ruda Phat”1 p.m., Henry Madden Library 2206Más Rudas is a Chicana feminist art collective. The collective will represent the talk they gave at the TEDxSanAntonio “Redefining Beauty” Salon on their recent installation, “Ruda Phat,” located in the renowned Institute of Texan Cultures.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26“Welcoming Diversity: A Prejudice Reduction Workshop”8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Vintage RoomAn interactive experience...not a lecture! The National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) is an international organization that promotes respect, appreciation and equal treatment of all people. Morning refreshments and lunch provided. (Fresno State NCBI Team)

Diversity Training & Chicano Poetry Performance with Dr. James SaucedaDiversity Training: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Smittcamp Alumni HouseChicano Poetry Performance: 5 p.m. – 6 p.m., Peters Auditorium (PB 190)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29Movie: Pan’s Labyrinth*7:10 p.m., University Courtyard - Graves Hall

OCTOBER 6 – OCTOBER 11Cultural Studies Awareness WeekCoordinated by Students for Quality Education (SQE) Watch for more information!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 “May I Kiss You”: Sexual Communication & Consent11 a.m., Henry Madden Library 3212Sexual Health educator and activist Dulce Garcia presents “May I Kiss You: Sexual Communication & Consent,” a highly interactice workshop that encourages participants to think about their boundaries, communication, and agency within their intimate relationships. (Women’s Studies, P.O.W.E.R., ASI)

“With Conviction”: A Film Screening and Conversation with Director and Health Educator Dulce Garcia1 p.m., Music Building 160The Fresno State Women’s Studies Program and the Cultural Heritage Institute, supported by the Associated Students Inc., presents a screening of the 2011 Queer Women of Color Film Festival’s Audience Award winner “With Convinction,” a film that highlights the experiences, sexuality, and desires of fat femmes of color. A conversation with health educator, activist, and filmmaker Dulce Garcia will follow the screening. (Women’s Studies, P.O.W.E.R., ASI, Cultural Heritage Institute)

Movie: Real Women Have Curves*7 p.m., University Courtyard - Atrium

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7Yo amo conducer en California/I Love Driving in CaliforniaNoon – 2 p.m., Henry Madden Library 3212Infórmate! Como AB60 puede hacer posible obtener una licencia de manejar a residentes de California sin considerar la estancia legal en el país.Find out more! Learn how AB60 can make it possible to obtain a driver's license for California residents regardless of your legal status. (ACLU)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13Movie: La Misma Luna*7:30 p.m., University Courtyard - Atrium

All participants are welcome. If you need specialaccommodations please call 559.278.4435.

An alternative format of this calendar is availableat www.fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/cvchi

*Movie screenings for University Courtyard residents