¡Wachale! Department of Chicano and Latino Studies| University of Minnesota, TC
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Chicano & Latino Studies Department.
Content: Campus Happenings|Community Happenings| Career Corner
Spotlight on DACA
Part I: DACA and the Supreme Court
DACA Before the Supreme Court
Last month, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding the fate of DACA- the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which began under President Obama and allows children brought to the US without formal US authorization, to live and work in the United States. Several lower courts agree that the Trump administration acted improperly when it announced it was winding down DACA, yet the Supreme Court agreed to hear the case. That in itself was seen as a sign that the now conservative majority court was likely to reverse the lower courts’ decision.
What was at the basis of the legal action and what are possible outcomes?
This article written on the eve of oral arguments in November, addresses those questions and why the Supreme Court’s very hearing of the case, goes against the court’s modus operandi of typically addressing cases with “important questions of federal law” while in this case, the legal matter is actually incredibly small.
How long has DACA been tied up in the court systems? What are the two specific questions before the Supreme Court and what about those states that sued the US government for even creating DACA? The Immigration Response Team here at the University of MN put together this very useful and simple infographic and timeline.
What do colleges and Universities say about and how do they position themselves in relationship to DACA? The President’s Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration consists of 400+ member institutions in 32 states dedicated to increasing public understanding of how immigration policies and practices impact students, campuses and communities. Their work includes an Amicus Brief urging the Supreme Court to protect DACA. The Alliance has put together ideas and considerations to support various funding options for undocumented students.
Here at the University of MN, the Immigration Response Team (IRT) provides immigration resources and support to students, staff and faculty affected by immigration policy and changes. The IRT also provides regular updates and outreach to the greater University community on the impact of executive orders and other policy changes, immigration regulations, and issues connected with DACA and immigration status.
Individuals with immigration-related questions can either attend the Immigration Response Team's Drop-in Hours or email immigration@umn.edu to make an appointment. The IRT's Director, Marissa Hill-Dongre, is an immigration attorney who can provide support and connect individuals to community resources.
Climate Strikes is a global, youth-led movement demanding bold action to put an end to the climate crisis. On Friday, December 6th, there will be a global strike at schools, universities, and public official's offices to demand divestment from fossil fuels. UMN Climate Strike is hosting a campus strike on that day at the Riverbend Plaza (behind Coffman union) to demand that the university divests from fossil fuels and enacts more sustainable policies. The group will meet on the plaza at noon, then at 12:30 march to Morrill Hall to protest at President Gabel’s office.
The Nutritious U Food Pantry
Nutritious U is an on-campus, free food pantry available to any graduate and undergraduate student attending the University of Minnesota. The Nutritious U Food Pantry is next week and will be open in Coffman room 210 from Tuesday, December 10th to Thursday, December 12th from 12-6pm.
The food pantry will be closed for winter break. Our first food pantry of the spring semester will be January 28-30th. You can view all dates here.
If you or anyone you know is interested in donating, you may do so here.
This is a special call out to First Gen students!
The Writing Center invites you to drop by for some special hospitality--take a break and relax with food, crafts, a support dog and/or to work on any writing assignments with writing consultants. No apppointment necessary.
Nicholson Hall, Room 15 on Friday December 13th, 2:30-5pm
Community Happenings
Border Crossing: MN's only choral group which seeks to integrate historically-segregated audiences and musicians through the performance of choral music...
presents"El Mesías"--a bilingual version of Handel's Messiah! In this program we mash up the Christmas portion of this masterwork with Navidad Nuestra, a Christmas cantata by Argentine composer by Ariel Ramírez. To bring this music to life we'll be joined by singers of the Minnesota Chorale, a Baroque orchestra comprised of some of the Twin Cities' top players and an ensemble of Andean instruments. Ticket price the night of the event is "pay as you will". Tickets are available in advance at a fixed price.
Friday, December 13th, 2019
7:30am-9am
El Colegio High School
As we prepare to bid Ms Norma farewell as she embarks on her new endeavor, we ask that you join her and all of us at El Colegio in honoring three women who have been pillars of the community: Susana de Leon, Ramona Rosales, and Maria Silva.
Border CrosSing's artistic director, Ahmed Anzaldúa, will offer a presentation about the Latin American Christmas tradition of posadas and will lead attendees in several songs related to these celebrations. This event is family friendly and includes food and games connected to the posadas tradition.
Saturday, December 21, 2019. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Social Hall
401 Concord St, St Paul, MN 55107
Selection committee will review applications and notify recipients by the end of January.
Find a summer 2020 internship before mid-May. Personalized support will be available from CLA Career Services. You do not need to have an internship lined up to apply!
Receive the $5000 scholarship in June.
Enroll in the 1-credit online Mulhollem Cravens Internship Reflection course for summer 2020.
Complete an off-campus internship (paid or unpaid) in summer 2020 and work at least 120 hours.
If you are a degree-seeking CLA undergraduate student graduating December 2020 or later, you may be eligible to apply! Learn more online and consider applying before the December 11 deadline.
Student Events and Entertainment positions available
Student Unions and Activities is currently hiring highly motivated students to be a part of the Student Events and Entertainment team. Specifically, they are looking to hire three Student Program Coordinators who plan large-scale events, such as Homecoming and Spring Jam™ and the Student Events and Entertainment Showcase during Welcome Week.
This paid leadership opportunity will begin in January 2020.
Questions Please contact suaprograms@umn.edu.
If you want to live a life that’s successful and fulfilling, you need to discover your authentic passions and purpose – not the ones that other people tell you to have, but the ones your true self has. Join Jessi as she walks you through how to figure out what your passions and purpose are and what you should actually be doing with your life with the help of one of her signature activities, the Word Associations Game.
You will learn…
- How to tell the difference between what you want out of life and what other people tell you to do
- How to figure out what you actually want to do with your life, using the Word Associations Game
- How flip a coin for fast, authentic decisions when you can’t seem to make up your mind
