Human Rights Week<\/h2>\n
During Winter Quarter HRB planned and hosted Human Rights Week, a week of activities and actions that drew attention to a variety of human rights issues ranging from the local to the international.<\/p>\n
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HRB hosted their own events and organized the entire Human Rights Week. They contact all the organizations involved, booked rooms for them, and funded food and supplies for many of the events. HRB hosted and co-hosted three events: Action Through Art, Nothing Like Chocolate<\/a><\/em>, and an Activist Walking Tour. In Action Through Art they spray-painted stenciled artwork with political or human rights messages on shirts and posters. They screened the documentary\u00a0Nothing Like Chocolate<\/em> and had the filmmaker UCSB Professor Kum-Kum Bhavnani<\/a> speak about her film. The Activist Walking Tour was led by A.S. President Sophia Armen and HRB’s advisor Living History Project Coordinator Mahader Tesfai. They took a group of students around campus to places where student activists in the past have demonstrated and to the places on campus that students and the campus community have gained because of student work, like the Multicultural Center<\/a>, that celebrated its 25th anniversary last year and the Student Resource Building<\/a>.<\/p>\n The entire week included a wide range of events and actions. The program looked like this:<\/p>\n Thursday<\/p>\n 12-2 (In the Arbor)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n 1:00 – 2:00 3-5pm 5-5:30pm Throughout the week look out for Womyn\u2019s Comm as they express activism through art. Everyone is welcome to participate and express their creativity. They will be located in the Arbor, SRB Lawn and in front of the UCEN throughout the Week.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t forget to look out for these upcoming events<\/p>\n Facing Race will be held February 23rd beginning at 10:30am in the SRB. Facing Race is an annual conference at UCSB that seeks to confront some of the most critical issues facing people of color and other underrepresented communities today. This year our theme is \u201cAgainst the Gun: Deconstructing Narratives of Violence in Communities of Color.\u201d<\/p>\n Big thanks to all the organizations that help put this together:<\/p>\n Muslim Student Association The AS Office of the President created a space for those in charge of the University to hear directly from students. This meant collaborating with several campus groups, including the Human Rights Board, to hold a\u00a0Town Hall on Diversity in Corwin Pavilion during Spring Quarter, where students voiced their experiences and grievances about the University’s commitment to diversity directly to the UCSB Administration, since those who make policy and can make change.<\/p>\n Students had the rare opportunity to address marginalization and diversity at UCSB. They raised their voices on issues facing students including representation, resources, sexual violence and violence at large, and retention and recruitment.<\/p>\n The meeting featured two panels, one made up of students and one of upper level Student Affairs and other University officials, including Vice Chancellor Michael Young. The student panel included Anisha Ahuja, Yoel Haile, Gloria Campos, Melba Martinez, \u00a0and Katlen Abuata. In addition to Dr. Young, the administration panel included,\u00a0Educational Opportunity Program Academic Director Lupe Navarro-Garcia, Senior Associate Dean of Enrollment Services Mary Jacob, Associate Dean of Student Life and Activities Katya Armistead, Senior Associate Dean of Student Life Debbie Fleming, Acting Associate Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity and Academic Policy Anna Everett and Executive Assistant to the Chancellor Kevin McCauley.<\/p>\n Students were encouraged to ask questions of the panelists. According to the Daily Nexus, Dr. Young emphasized the significant funding cuts to Student Affairs of about $11 million over the 23 year’s that he’s been Vice Chancellor. At the same time, although he sympathized with student’s concerns and supports their efforts, he also stressed the need to work together, rather than approaching the real challenges we all face in an adversarial manner with students on one side and Students Affairs seen as the enemy.<\/p>\n The event was co-hosted by:\u00a0Student Commission on Racial Equality<\/a>\u00a0(SCORE),\u00a0Student Lobby<\/a>,\u00a0UCSB I.D.E.A.S.<\/a>,\u00a0Muslim Student Association<\/a>,\u00a0Students for Justice in Palestine<\/a>,\u00a0Pacific Asian Coalition<\/a>,\u00a0Office of Student Advocate General<\/a>,\u00a0South Asian Students Association<\/a>,\u00a0MCC Council<\/a>,\u00a0BPRO<\/a>,\u00a0Black Student Union<\/a>,\u00a0Human Rights Board<\/a>,\u00a0Arab Student Group<\/a>.<\/p>\n HRB hosted a number of art activism Artivism events this year culminating in\u00a0a screening of Robert Kenner’s documentary, Food Inc. as part of the last HRB event of Spring Quarter.<\/p>\n There were plenty of art materials for participants to express their positions and ideas on the food industry and other food-related issues.\u00a0There was also food from the Isla Vista Food Co Op, so everyone could feel good about what they were eating!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Introduction The Human Rights Board\u00a0(HRB)\u00a0is active on a variety of fronts as part of members\u2019 efforts to educate the public about the range of human rights issues locally, nationally, and internationally. 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\nAll events **Free**, organized by Students, and here to Educate. Activate. Empower!*******************************************************
\nMondayThroughout the week look out for Womyn\u2019s Comm as they express activism through art. Everyone is welcome to participate and express their creativity. They will be located in the Arbor, SRB Lawn and in front of the UCEN throughout the Week.12pm \u2013 2<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nHelp the students of BSU make Valentine’s Day cards that are LGBTQQIAA-friendly, that will be distributed to group or foster care facilities that cater to LGBTQQIAA youth\/teens who have been displaced from their homes. The kids can either keep the Valentine’s for themselves, or give them to someone special- regardless of gender or sex.
\nOutside the Arbor and inside the MERC, SRB2pm \u2013 4pm
\n\u201cGrindr Prejudice\u201d
\nCome out and discuss prejudice within the Grindr craze and the gay community. Discussion will be facilitated by Taco. Sponsored by Black Quare. Refreshments will be provided.
\nMulticultural Center Meeting Room7 \u2013 10<\/div>\n
\nGet an inside look into the experiences of women in Iran excluded from entering stadiums games, as they resort to cross dressing to get into soccer games. Tea Baklava will be served. Sponsored by Persian Student Group and Project Nur
\nMulticultural Center Theater*******************************************************Tuesday3-5<\/div>\n
\nJoin the students of South Asian Student Association as they facilitate a game of LIFE. Delve into an informative discussion about the Caste System in South Asia. Sponsored by South Asian Student Association. Food will be provided.
\nSanta Rosa Formal Lounge2 \u2013 4
\n\u201cReinstate the Grace Period\u201d
\nRally along with Student Lobby in front of Storke Plaza and express your concern about the end of the \u201cgrace period\u201d on student loans. Sponsored by Student Lobby
\nMeet outside Storke Plaza5 \u2013 6
\n\u201cLast Train Home\u201d
\nJoin United Students against Sweatshops for a kick off meeting and film screening of Last Train Home take a look at the effects of neoliberalism in China. Refreshments will be provided
\nMission Room, UCEN6 -7<\/div>\n
\nCome have discussions with fellow UCSB students on what we can do as a campus about the rising presence of guns at schools and in our politics. Refreshments will be provided. Hosted by EVPSA and EVPLA
\nmeet in the Harbor Room, UCEN7 \u2013 10
\n\u201cRevival of Music – Afghanistan\u201d
\nExamine recent issues in Afghanistan as we watch Dr Sarmast’s Music School \u2013 a film on how Afghanistan’s Institute of Music helps revitalize a culture and gives children a chance to transform their lives. Food will be provided following the film.
\nHosted by Project Nur
\nHSSB 1175*******************************************************
\nWednesday12- 2<\/div>\n
\nTest your knowledge on human rights issues in the Middle East, as Arab Student Group puts on Human Rights Wheel Of Fortune. Win some free prizes. Sponsored by Arab Student Group
\nOutside the Arbor12 \u2013 3
\n\u201cAction Through Art\u201d
\nArtivism \u2013 express your creativity with stenciling and spray painting with a message. Sponsored by Human Rights Board
\nOutside on the SRB Lawn3:30-4:30
\n\u201cEnvironmental Justice: Where Human Rights and the Environment Meet\u201d
\nCome talk with Greeks Gone Green about how intertwined environmental problems and social justice issues are. Discuss current environmental problems disportionately burdening low income and underrepresented communities and what can be done here at UCSB and globally about these problems.
\nSponsored by Greeks Gone Green
\nStudent Conference Room, SRB 1st floor5-7:30
\n\u201cWomyn Unite, Take Back the Night\u201d
\nA.S. Take Back the Night, End Fake Clinics and A.S. Office of the President are hosting an open mic night. Come speak out against global violence through prepared or unprepared speech, dance, visual art and media, singing, slam poetry, spoken word, etc. Food will provided. Donations will also be accepted (but not mandated) and the proceeds given to a local non-profit community agency in SB called Domestic Violence Solutions.
\nSponsored by Take Back the Night in collaboration with End Fake Clinics and the A.S. Office of the President
\nMultipurpose room in the SRB6 -7<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nInterested in discussing the Prison Industrial Complex \u2013 come to a discussion on the prison system in America. Come get educated and enjoy some refreshments. Sponsored by Campus Democrats
\nMeet inside the American Indian Cultural Resource Room in the SRB6:00 \u2013 8:00
\n\u201cEffects of the Arab Uprisings\u201d
\nCome join Muslim Student Association, Project Nur, and Arab Student Group to uncover the results of the wave of uprisings in the MENA region. Refreshments will be served prior to discussion
\nMeet in the Multicultural Center Meeting Room6:30 \u2013 7:30
\n\u201cNarratives of Undocumented Student\u201d
\nJoin IDEAS in an intimate discussion on the struggles of undocumented students, followed by a film screening. Listen to narratives of undocumented students and learn about the rights and resources for the undocumented community.
\nMeet in El Centro7:00 -8:00
\n\u201cLet\u2019s Talk About Sex\u201d
\nVoices of Planned Parenthood screens film – Let\u2019s Talk about Sex. Followed by an open discussion and snacks.
\nWomyn\u2019s Center Conference Room*******************************************************<\/p>\n
\nValentine’s Day is when over a billion boxes of chocolate are sold but is there truly love that goes into the boxes that are given to our loved ones? Come learn about the differences of Fair and Free Trade Chocolate and the secrets about what truly goes into your favorite Valentine’s Day treat. Make sure that you are getting the perfect chocolate that’s sweet in all the right ways!
\nTabling event sponsored by Student Food Collective and Environmental Affairs Board12 \u2013 3<\/div>\n
\nStop by VOX tabling in the Arbor discussing the advantages of Planned Parenthood. All are welcome to come out, ask questions and get free condoms.2 -3<\/div>\n
\nJoin the office of the External Vice President of Statewide Affairs, as they delve into a solution to the check box problem on applications. Come participate in the discussion and call for change.
\nMeet in the Multicultural Center Meeting Room5 \u2013 7:30
\n\u201cNothing Like Chocolate\u201d
\nWorld renowned film screening of Nothing Like Chocolate follows the implication of chocolate on a macro and micro level followed by a discussion with director Professor Kum Kum.
\nMulticultural Center Theater5-:630<\/div>\n
\nThe Environmental Affairs Board (EAB) presents keynote speaker Professor John Foran to educate students on the controversy of the Keystone XL. EAB will highlight the intersection between social injustices and environmental impacts that occurs with the extraction of Tar Sands. After learning about the Keystone Pipeline, we will look to you to discuss the importance of our activism for human rights and against the construction of the Keystone Pipeline.
\nHosted by Environmental Affairs Board
\nSRB MPR8:30 \u2013 11:00
\n\u201cPalestinian Culture Night\u201d
\nOften overlooked, come join the students of Students for Justice in Palestine as they present a night of Palestinian food, music, and art. Sponsored by Students for Justice in Palestine
\nMultipurpose room in the SRB*******************************************************Friday12:00 \u2013 1:00
\n\u201cHow to party responsibly\u201d \u2013 Want to learn which beverage companies support human rights violations? Come join our discussion about what companies you should and should not support in order to party in a (socially) responsible way.
\nSponsored by Human Rights Board
\nMPR<\/p>\n
\n\u201cHey, What the Fuck?!\u201d
\nJoin the Radical Bytches as we discuss the implications of feminism and delve into discussions of transnational feminism, womynism, and the intersectionality of women of color.
\nMultipurpose Room in the SRB<\/p>\n
\n“Student Power: Then and Now”
\nJoin the AS Executives for a forum on student agency of the past, present and future! Explore the incredible history of student-driven activism that has shaped UCSB and exercise your voice and demand what YOU want YOUR university to be!
\nMPR Student Resource Building<\/p>\n
\n\u201cActivist Walking Tour\u201d
\nUCSB has a rich history of student and community activism on campus and in IV. These protests, campaigns and events changed the face of our university and the successes are enjoyed by all students today. Join Sophia Armen and Aaron Jones and take a different tour of campus to learn of the historic activist events that took place here. Sponsored by Human Rights Board and Office of the President
\nMeet Outside MPR of the SRB<\/p>\n
\nArab Student Group
\nPersian Student Group
\nProject Nur
\nGreek Gone Green
\nTake Back the Night
\nOffice of the President
\nCampus Democrats
\nEnvironmental Affairs Board
\nOffice of the President
\nOffice of the External Vice President of Statewide Affairs
\nOffice of the Interval Vice President of Local Affairs
\nSouth Asian Student Association
\nStudents for Justice in Palestine
\nWomyn\u2019s Commission
\nIDEAS
\nBlack Quare
\nVoices of Planned Parenthood
\nStudent Lobby<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nStudent Input, Day of Action<\/h2>\n
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