sAiNt jOaN
from the Colleges Nine and Ten CoCurricular Office, CLNI 85: Global Action class, Cultural Arts and Diversity Resource Center, and Oakland Theater Project
Join us Wednesday, February 9th at 7pm at the Merrill Cultural Center for a performance of sAiNt jOaN, a contemporary re-imagining of the Joan of Arc story seen through the lens of teenage girls in Oakland.
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Humorous and harrowing, this 60-minute chamber piece unravels at a break-neck speed, alternating between realism and an avant-garde theatrical style as the past and present collide, turning the Saint Joan myth on its head and revealing how each of us is both the savior and destroyer of a burning world.
Learn more about the play in this video and for questions or accommodations, please email coco@ucsc.edu.
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Palentine's Day Paint Party
from the Colleges Nine and John R. Lewis Activities Office
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Looking for a creative way to hang out with your friends and/or make some new ones?
Come to our Palentine's Day Paint Party this Friday, February 11th from 6-8pm at the Namaste Lounge.
For accessibility accommodations, please email acpc910@ucsc.edu.
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Valentine's Day Grams
from the Colleges Nine and John R. Lewis Activities Office
Want to share some sweets with someone sweet? Check out our table outside the 9/10 Dining Hall on Saturday, February 12th and Sunday, February 13th from 12-3pm to receive up to two goodie bags filled with sweet treats!
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Self-Love in Bloom
from the Colleges Nine and Ten/John R. Lewis CoCurricular Office
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Ready to bloom and take care of yourself this Valentine's Day?
Come visit our table outside the 9/10 Dining Hall on Monday, February 14th from 10am-1pm to learn about the language of flowers, in addition to receiving some heart-shaped self-care tips and affirmations as you practice the radical act of self-love!
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Necessary Trouble: Thinking with the Legacy of JRL
from Colleges Nine and Ten, the Division of Social Sciences, the Institute for Social Transformation, and the Center for Racial Justice
Ready for some Necessary Trouble? In anticipation and in honor of the dedication of John R. Lewis College, we are organizing 5 events centered on topics exemplified by the life of Representative John Lewis.
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This series will highlight the efforts of faculty, students, staff, community leaders, and alumni in their commitments to social and racial justice, civic engagement, and democracy. It is a call for all of us to carry John R. Lewis' legacy forward.
Join us for the first of five talks next Wednesday, February 16th from 4-6pm.
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During this event, leading anti-racism scholars and community leaders will discuss the contemporary challenges to Black liberation, promising practices and pedagogies in overcoming anti-Black racism, and how we can carry forward the legacy of John R. Lewis in the ongoing struggle for racial justice.
Learn more about the series here and register for the first event here.
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From Fannie Lou Hamer to Marielle Franco — #SayHerName: A #SoulSpeak Writing Workshop
from the Colleges Nine and Ten CoCurricular Office, African American Resource and Cultural Center, and Womxn's Center
Join us Thursday, February 17th via Zoom from 5-6pm for a workshop with Gina Loring — From Fannie Lou Hamer to Marielle Franco #SayHerName.
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This creative writing workshop focuses on honoring and celebrating womxn whose legacy lives on through their courageous work. The attempt to silence these voices is countered here as we say their names, speak their stories, and write about their legacy as examples of true activism.
Register at: tinyurl.com/soulspeaksayhername
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Nostalgia: A Community-Collaborative Zine
from the Colleges Nine and John R. Lewis Activities Office
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Want to be able to say that you're a published author and/or artist?
Submit to our nostalgia-themed community zine by Friday, February 25th at 11:59pm! Your submission can be any form of art that inspires you — such as poetry, photography, digital art, short story, etc.
Submit at: bit.ly/910-zine
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Practical Activism Conference
from College Nine, John R. Lewis College (College Ten), and Intersectionality Laboratory
The 19th annual Practical Activism Conference is coming up!
This student-led conference will be held on Saturday, February 26th from 10:30am-5pm at the Colleges Nine and Ten MPR.
Learn more about PAC, including this year's workshops and speakers at practicalactivism.ucsc.edu, and register here!
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Apply for CLTE125A: Trancommunal Peacemaking
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Interested in a 2-unit spring quarter course on Thursdays that allows you to learn about non-violence and transcommunality?
Apply for CLTE 125A, a course that provides UCSC students with the unique opportunity to learn with and from incarcerated men at Soledad Correctional Training Facility!
Check out this article to read more about the course and students can apply here until February 18th.
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Loving Yourself as a First-Gen Student
from the EOP Peer Advising Leaders and First Generation Initiative
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Join the EOP PALS and First Gen Initiative on Friday, February 11th from 3-4pm, to address the pressures of being a first-gen student, along with providing an inner child/holistic wellness presentation, a meditation, and some self-love exercises.
Register here and the first 20 RSVPs will receive self-care packages.
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Apply to be the PRAXIS Club Lead!
Looking for a job and are interested in social justice, volunteering, and building community? Apply for the PRAXIS Club Lead by Sunday, February 13th at tinyurl.com/PRAXISLEAD22).
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The PRAXIS Club Lead will facilitate weekly or bi-weekly meetings with club members on social justice topics and volunteering projects in Santa Cruz County.
The position will be remote during winter quarter and in-person for spring, working 10-12 hours a week at $15/hr.
If you have any questions, please email Michelle at mherna81@ucsc.edu.
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Work with El Centro: Chicanx Latinx Resource Center
Join the El Centro team and make a difference for the UCSC Latinx Community while receiving professional and personal development opportunities!
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This position will last until the end of the academic year, with the opportunity to reapply for next year.
SPCs typically work for 10 hours a week and get paid $15/hr.
Applications close Sunday, February 13th at 11:59pm.
Apply at: bit.ly/elcentrospcapp
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SIURP Applications are Open!
SIURP is a free 2-week summer residential program for current Frosh and Sophomore Students that will introduce underrepresented students to undergraduate research, graduate school pathways, and careers in academia.
View the FAQ here and apply here by Monday, February 28th at 3pm.
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Join the JRL College Dedication Committee!
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Join the Dedication Committee to plan events celebrating our college's new name!
Weekly meetings are Mondays from 4-5pm in-person at Social Sciences 1 Room 117D (the conference room located within Room 117) and remotely via Zoom.
Join at: bit.ly/jrlucsc
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Virtual UC-Wide Celebrations of Black History, Culture, and Social Justice
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Check out this list of virtual events relating to contemporary and historic Black culture, as well as social justice. All events are free and accessible to all UC students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
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Healing Justice Yoga Series
from the African American Resource and Cultural Center
Join AARCC for their Healing Justice Yoga biweekly series via Zoom on Wednesdays from 12:30-1:45pm.
This series will be focused on healing, relaxation, and stress relief. All levels are welcome, however, spaces are limited so be sure to register here!
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Powwow Teach-In
from the American Indian Resource Center and Lionel Cantú Queer Resource Center
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Want to learn more about American Indian Powwows? This virtual event on Thursday, February 10th from 4-5pm will cover what happens at a powwow, their history, the types of dances performed, who attends, and why.
Register at: bit.ly/PowwowTeachin22
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'Da Kink in My Hair
from the Cultural Arts and Diversity Resource Center and African American Theater Arts Troupe
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Set in a Caribbean hair salon in Toronto, Canada, Trey Anthony's 'Da Kink in My Hair reflects the experiences of Black women that often go unheard — told through a powerful ensemble, music, and dance.
Performances are from February 18th-20th and 25th-27th, at the UCSC Theater Arts Main Stage.
Tickets are available for purchase (current students can get a free ticket) at ucsctickets.com and visit cadrc.org for more information.
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SHOP Winter Quarter Weekly Schedule
UCSC's Student Health Outreach and Promotion Program (SHOP) is where students can go to learn about health and wellness in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
Check out this resource to see their hours and the different services available for students.
To learn more, visit SHOP's website at shop.ucsc.edu.
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Mask Reminders & Resources
Take care of your masks by rotating them out, airing out your masks between uses, and replacing them as they get dirty and damaged.
Need more masks? Visit these locations on-campus to get surgical and KN95 masks, while supplies last.
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UCSC-Wide Events & Resources:
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Introducing — Colleges Nine & John R. Lewis!
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Now that it's halfway through the academic year, we're going to start making the switch to feature College Ten's new name on our Instagram and in the newsletter!
Check out our redesigned Instagram profile: @ucsc9_jrl
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