César E. Chávez: Event Calendar 2012

Find the 2012 César E. Chávez schedule of events.

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 30.

14th Annual essay contest deadline

• Connecting Chávez’s core values, share what are you doing to use your education to empower your family and neighborhood. Education doesn’t occur only in schools. What have you done to learn from your community’s elders, artists, and leaders? How can you use their input to help empower the children and families of YOUR neighborhood? How will the knowledge you have gained be transmitted to future generations? 
• More info: eaop.ucsd.edu, (858) 534-4250.

The Fight in the Fields

• Noon - 1 p.m., Geisel Library, Seuss Room.
• Info: cgarciaspitz@ucsd.edu, (858) 822-7906

UCSD observes the César E. Chávez Holiday

Las Mananitas Breakfast

• 7 a.m. Jacobs Center, 4004 Euclid Ave. San Diego
• Info/tickets: Linda.ChavezClubs@cox.net, (619) 347-4342

3rd Annual LA Hermandad: Workers United in Struggle

Teatro, speakers, and performances, featuring: PKE, Mujeres, Alas de Mosca, and DJ Kuttin Kandi Centro Cultural de la Raza.

• 6  - 9 p.m., Balboa Park
• Info: ttagle@ucsd.edu

Los Peregrinos

Documentation of the 1994 recreation of the historic 1966 UFW March from Delano to Sacramento inspired by the late César Chávez at the Cross-Cultural Center Art Gallery, & Geisel Library, 1st Flr., Brody Study Space, and Café Roma.

• Reception: April 19, 4 -6 p.m., Art Gallery, Cross-Cultural Center, Price Center East
• Info: yescamilla@ucsd.edu, (858) 534.9689

Community Fair with Music by Quinazo

Featuring special guests Ricardo Sanchez & Mark Moses. Meet reps from local volunteer orgs & enjoy the sounds starting at noon! 

• Noon, Price Center West Plaze
• Info: hcervantes@ucsd.edu, (858) 822-4059

34t Annual Cultural Celebration

Music, dance, food, and art from around the world. Children’s activities.

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., On the campus of Thurgood Marshall College.
• Free parking. 
• (858) 534-4390

UCSD's 2012 César E. Chávez Celebration Kickoff

UCSD’s opening event includes awards honoring individuals for furthering César Chávez’s ideals in their communities and this year’s high school essay contest winners and Chicano Alumni Council scholars. Lunch is $8 (CLSA members $6, UCSD students $3). Proceeds benefit MEChA’s Raza Graduation.

• 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., International Center patio
• RSVP/tickets: yescamilla@ucsd.edu, (858) 534-3277

Meet Leroy Chatfield

Welcome César Chávez’s friend and advisor to UC San Diego and hear about his creation of an on-line archive for the farmworkers’ movement.

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

42^nd Chicano Park Day Celebration! 

Lowriders: Part of Chicano Park’s History, Culture, Pride, & Future! Free transportation from UCSD plus lunch at the historic Las Cuatro Milpas restaurant.

• 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Barrio Logan
• Info/seat on the bus: dmercado@ucsd.edu, (858) 534-1585

Hermanongs

Dr. Rudy Guevarra presents the historical coalitions of Pilipino and Mexican laborers leading to the formation of the UFW and the push for social and economic justice. 

• Noon - 1:30 p.m., Cross-Cultural Center
• Info: nmagpusao@ucsd.edu, 858) 534-9689

SB 35!–35 Years of Empowerment

Reconnecting past participants, multiple events mark the 35th anniversary of the Summer Bridge Program at UC San Diego, ending with a dinner dance. 

• All day, Center Hall & Price Center
• Info: aorozco@ucsd.edu, 858) 534-2282.

UCSD Raza Awareness Week Begins

Celebrate the diverse Spanish-speaking cultures at UC San Diego and in the surrounding com-munity.

• Info: mechadeucsd.chair@.gmail.com

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