César E. Chávez: Event Calendar 2013

Find the 2013 César E. Chávez schedule of events (PDF).

In celebration of the life and achievements of César E. Chávez and in conjunction with the California State holiday, UCSD presents an annual series of events.

These events are open to the San Diego community in recognition of César E. Chávez's contributions as a champion of human rights, a leader in the struggle for working families, and a disciple of the philosophy of non-violence.

UCSD observes the César E. Chávez holiday Friday, March 29.

15th Annual essay contest deadline

• Describe your personal inspiration or experience bettering a cause referencing Chavez’ core values.
• More info: eaop.ucsd.edu

20th Annual MECha National Conference
The Fifth Sunset, the Sixth Sunrise 

• Hosted by the Alta Califas Sur Region UC San Diego.
• Info: mechadeucsd.org

Annual César E. Chávez Day of Service

• 8 a.m., Balboa Elementary school
• More info: sdchavez.org

Friday, March 29

UCSD observes the César E. Chávez Holiday

Saturday, March 30

29th LMSA conference: Waves of Change-Improving the Health of our Community

Speakers, workshops, and exhibitors for high school students, undergrads, med students, and physicians.

• 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Medical Ed & Telemed Bldg.
• Info: lmsa.net/west

4th Annual La Hermandad show

An exhibition honoring the history of Chican@ and Filipin@ activism; through April 8.

• 6 p.m., Centro Cultural del la Raza, Balboa Park
• Info: info@centroculturaldelaraza.org

Wednedsay, April 3

UC San Diego's 2013 César E. Chávez Celebration Kickoff!

UCSD’s opening event features Hilda Solis, former U.S. Secretary of Labor, and awards honoring individuals for furthering César Chávez’s ideals in their communities. Lunch is $8 (C/LSA members-$7, UCSD students-$5) and benefits MEChA’s Raza graduation.

• 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Price Center Ballroom East
• Order tickets: chicano-latinostaff@ucsd.edu, (858) 534-6962

Hilda Solis: What César Chávez Symbolizes in the 21st Century

The first Latina to serve as Secretary of the Department of Labor shares her perspective on the critical role that higher education plays in creating a highly skilled and diverse workforce. A reception follows (parking is $4 after 4:30 p.m.).

• 7 – 8:30 p.m., Price Center Ballroom A
• Info: jlahaye@ucsd.edu, (858) 822-2026 

Saturday, April 6

35th Annual Cultural Celebration

Music, dance, food, and art from around the world. Children's activities. Free parking.

• 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Thurgood Marshall College
• Info: (858) 534-4390

Monday, April 8

César E. Chávez Community Breakfast

Honoring César E. Chávez's legacy in the region and recognizing this year's essay contest winners. Tickets are $40.

• 7:30 a.m., Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel (downtown San Diego)
• Info: sdchavez.org

Tuesday, April 16

Leaving Home, Moving Beyond: Chicana/os Abroad

Meet with study abroad staff & Chicana/o students who have studied outside the U.S.

• 4–6 p.m., Cross-Cultural Center
• Info: hcervantes@ucsd.edu, (858) 822-4059

Wednesday, April 17

States of Deliquency: Race and Science in the Making of California's Juvenile Justice System

UC Davis Associate Professor Miroslava Chávez-García explores race and science in the making of California’s juvenile justice system.

• 4–6 p.m., Dolores Huerta/ Philip Veracruz Room
• Info: jnleal@ucsd.edu, (323) 422-2604

Thursday, April 18

C. Chavez Service Club internship info

Learn how to join passion and earning UCSD credits through AIP. 

• 3 – 4:30 p.m., Raza Resource Centro
• Info: hcervantes@ucsd.edu, (858) 822-4059

The Chicana Canvas: Doing Class, Gender, Race, and Sexuality Through Tattooing in East Los Angeles

A presentation of Xuan Santos' ethnography.

• 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Cross-Cultural Center
• Info: violetag@ucsd.edu, (858) 534-9689

Saturday, April 20

Chicano Park's 43rd Anniversary: Aztlan's Jewel, A National Treasure

Enjoy the festivities. Free transportation from UCSD plus lunch at the historic Las Cuatro Milpas restaurant.

• All day, Las Cuatro Milpas restaurant (Barrio Logan)
• Info: dmercado@ucsd.edu, (858) 534-1585

Sunday, April 21

Everything Comes From the Streets

Alberto Pulido and Rigoberto Reyes’ new documentary film tracing the origins & history of lowriding in San Diego

• 2 p.m., Sweetwater Union High School (National City)
• Info: apulido@sandiego.edu, (619) 260-4022
• RSVP at www.newlowriderfilm.eventbrite.com

Tuesday, April 23

Latinos Beyond Reel: Challenging a Media Stereotype (2012 film)

Documentary by Miguel Picker and Chyng Sun. A discussion follows.

• 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Cross-Cultural Center
• Info: jennifermaldon@gmail.com, (858) 534-9689

Tuesday, April 30

La Mission (2009 film)

Starring Benjamin Bratt

• 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Cross-Cultural Center
• Info: jennifermaldon@gmail.com, (858) 534-9689

Monday, May 6

Raza Awareness week begins!

• Info: razaawareness@mechadeucsd.org

Tuesday, May 7

Chicano Legacy: 40 Años Mural (2011 documentary film)

Chronicles the back story, installation, and unveiling of the Mario Torero mural at Peterson Hall.

• 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Cross-Cultural Center
• Info: jennifermaldon@gmail.com, (858) 534-9689

Wednesday, May 8

Compadre and Kasama: Moments of Chican@ and Pin@y Solidarity

Literature professor Amanda Lee A. Solomon discusses the legacy of Filipino agricultural organizing and interethnic coalitions.

• Noon, Cross-Cultural Center
• Info: nmagpusao@ucsd.edu, (858) 534-9689

Saturday, May 25

Chican@ Legacy Mural Re-Dedication

• Info: hcervantes@ucsd.edu, (858) 822-4059

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