CHISPAS NEWSLETTER | OCTOBER 2019

Chicano Latino Student Affairs Assistant Dean Xochitl Casillas

Dear Community,   As many of you know, CLSA is celebrating our 50th Anniversary, and this year, we are providing many opportunities for you to learn more about our diaspora. Earlier this semester, we hosted a joint block party with the Office of Black Student Affairs, and our respective academic offices, where we had a Puerto Rican food truck, Aztec dancers, and a craft vendor who sold authentic artesian from Guatemala, Peru, and Mexico. On Sept 20th, we cosponsored the Levitt on the Lawn concert, at Scripps College, where Changui Majadero, an Afro-Cuban band, had everyone on their feet! This past Friday, we hosted our first Latinx Social at Pomona College, which included a live dj, free food, and an opportunity for everyone to connect with our greater 7C community. As you know, our goal is to continue offering a wide range of programming, so that we can learn more about our rich heritage and celebrate our diverse culture.   Aside from our ongoing programming, we also want to emphasize the importance of self-care. Maintaining a healthy student-life balance can be difficult, but CLSA is here to help! This year, we have Dr. Lisette Sanchez, a Latinx therapist from Monsour, who will lead our monthly healing circles (these occur the 2nd Tuesday, of every month, from 4 - 5 P.M., at CLSA.) This is a great way to support one another, in a community setting, to remind you that you're not alone, we're all here to help. We also have Dr. Dana Reyes, another Latinx therapist from Monsour, who hosts our weekly drop-in hours, on Thursdays, from 3-4P.M., at CLSA. These sessions will not count against your allotted visits per semester, so we strongly encourage you to take advantage of this option.   Lastly, we ask that you rely on Dean Tony and I, whenever you need support, advice, or just a listening ear. We're here to make your time at The Claremont Colleges a positive one. We're extremely proud to serve this community, and want to support where we can. We wish you a successful semester, and look forward to seeing you all soon. Best regards, Xochitl Casillas, Assistant Dean of Students Chicano Latino Student Affairs The Claremont Colleges

Graduate Student Spotlight William Camargo CGU, Masters in Fine Arts '20

Jenelle Nila, CLSA Graduate Fellow, sat down with William Camargo, 2nd year CGU MFA student, to talk about Art, Community and the importance of telling our own stories. Jenelle : So, tell me about your work. William : Well, lately I’ve been working with archives -specifically about my hometown in Anaheim, CA. I’m looking at language and text; and comparing it to what’s happening today. I use texts from the LA Times or other articles that were published over the past year, and I turn it into a performance/documentation act and intervention. I put myself in a space, and I try to convey that the constructed borders in Black and Brown communities have been made by corporations, and have influenced public policies. Honestly, that's what I convey every day in my existence. My work is always about conveying this truth that is always hidden, and uplifting the narratives of people that are always hidden “under the rug.” Jenelle : I wanted to ask a little bit about Anaheim and what it means to you because I think most folks who hear the city’s name automatically think of Disneyland. William : Well, I was brought up in a city that is run by Disneyland, but it is a majority Latinx immigrant community. It has been changing for a while. It's the same story of other cities that have gone through demographic change within the past 15-20 years. There’s a lot of struggle. For example, in 2012 we had riots because the police shot and killed two unarmed Latinx men. These were friends that I went to high school with. I think that's a story that is repeated outside of the cities, which are outside of this big metropolis, you know -in the shadows of LA. I want to make people aware that there are also majority cities that are also struggling, and there are different histories there too. Jenelle : Speaking of these histories, why have you turned to archives? William : I’m just trying to hold our (Latinx) narrative and trying to change the narrative of the archive. When you think of archive you think of something important you think of something that's like what “should” be archived and what “shouldn’t” be archived? That decision doesn't come down to the people who are in those archives. It’s like who holds our (Latinx) archive’s? Who gets to make the decision of who gets to see what’s in the archives? I think we’re all trying to all these Instagram pages that have come up are important and I think are very instrumental to what we want to see in an archive that is owned by the people. On my page @latinxdiasporaarchives, I do not own the photographs that I archive, or the things that I find, that still belongs to our community.  Read More

Meet CLSA's Campus Safety Liasion Sergeant Desiree Flores

This year, Campus Safety is piloting a new program that matches a member of their team with a campus organization. CLSA is happy to announce that we have been matched with a longtime partner of our community: Sergeant Desiree Flores! Desiree joined Campus Safety in 2007, and has been a supervisor for approximately 7 years. She has attended many of CLSA activities, and has participated in our student leadership programming, which makes her a familiar and friendly face, and is seen as an established resource. Desiree is family orientated, so when she’s not working at The Claremont Colleges, she enjoys spending her free time with family, or can be found taking an early morning hike.        We will have many opportunities for you to engage Sergeant Desiree Flores, but in the meantime, please introduce yourself to her, and please let her know how she can better support you and the greater Latinx campus community. She's here to help make our campus a safer and a more enjoyable place. We welcome Sergeant Desiree Flores to the CLSA familia!

Upcoming Events

CLSA's 50th Anniversary Calendar We're excited to share our 50th Anniversary/Fall 2019 Events Calendar! We will be offering educational, professional, cultural, and social programming for all to take advantage of. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event! Click  to see calendar here.

Mental Health Drop-In Hours Started Again! Every Thursday, from 3 PM - 4 PM, Dr. Dana Reyes will be available for drop-in sessions. This is an another way to seek counseling from a Latinx MCAPS therapist; and, it doesn't count against your allotted semester sessions! Drop-in Hours, Every Thursday 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. @CLSA *All sessions are on a first come, first served basis.

Truth Beyond Borders: Immigration, Trauma, and the American Dream with Author Reyna Grande Reyna Grande is the bestselling author of the memoirs The Distance Between Us  and  A Dream Called Home . Born in Mexico, she walked across the US-Mexico border at 9 years old to be with her father. She writes about immigration, trauma, family separation, and displacement. Discussion with Reyna Grande Tuesday, Oct. 8th 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. @ CLSA Lunch will be provided. RSVP here

Latinx Healing Circle Please join Dr. Lisette Sanchez, as she hosts her monthly Latinx Healing Circle. This month's topic is: Imposter Syndrome Tuesday, October 8th 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. @CLSA These sessions are held the second Tuesday of the month. *We encourage you to bring your friends, roommates, and anyone who may benefit from this community circle. You're not alone, as a familia, we can learn how to heal together.

Bob Mendez, Pomona College, Class of 1975: 50 Year Reflection on CLSA as an Agent of Change From Student Activist to Entertainment Executive, Latino Leader and Professor Come learn more about how Bob Mendez, a Pomona alum who played a central role in saving the Chicano and Black Studies Department at The Claremont Colleges. Tuesday, October 10th 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. @ CLSA Lunch will be provided RSVP: here

Native Country of the Heart: Cherrie Moraga in Conversation, Author. Come meet the iconic Chicana writer, feminist activist, poet, and playwright Cherríe Moraga. Moraga is the coeditor of the anthology This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color , Moraga reflects on that canonical work as well as her stunning new memoir, Native Country of the Heart . This discussion will be led by Professor Martha Gonzalez . Tuesday, October 10th 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. @ Scripps College, Balch Auditorium RSVP: here

Jos é Olivarez, author, Citizen Illegal Come meet Mexican American poet, José Olivarez, who has been nominated for the PEN Award– for his new book: Citizen Illegal. Jos é will be speaking about his upbringing, interest in writing poetry, experience as a master teacher, and more! Tuesday, October 15th 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. @ CLSA Light refreshments will be served RSVP: here *The first 15 students who register, will receive a free copy of Jose's PEN award nominated book, Citizen Illegal

Fideicomiso Comunitario Tierra Libre: Community Land Trust, East LA Community Corporation Come learn more about Fideicomiso Comunitario Tierra Libre (FCLT), an organization that believes land and housing should be collectively controlled in order to provide home, food, and community space for all. FCLT is working on building the first Community Land Trust in East LA, as a means of addressing housing instability, unaffordability, and lack of access to ownership opportunities. Wedsday, October 16th 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. @ CLSA Light refreshments will be served

Career 101 with Freya Hurtado, CMC Career Services Do you want to prepare for your next interview? Are you trying to land a job or secure a paid internship? If so, join Freya Hurtado for a Career 101 workshop, to help you feel more confident the next time you enter an interview setting. Thursday, Oct 17th 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. @CLSA *Lunch will be provided. RSVP : here

DEADLINE: Teach for America Are you looking to make a positive difference in the lives of young children? Are you interested in the field of education? If so, look into Teach for America. Deadline to apply is Friday, October 18th

Calavera on Canvas Art Workshop Mark your calendars, CLSA is hosting another fun filled art workshop!!! This is a great way to take a break from all that studying, as you tap into your "artsy" side!   Wednesday, October 23rd 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. @ CLSA *Light refreshments will be served :)  *There are only 20 spots, you must RSVP: here

Calling all Graduate Students We are excited to announce the return of CLSA's Brown Bag Research Series! This series is intended to provide graduate students with a platform to practice presenting their research while sharing and receiving feedback from both their graduate and undergraduate colleagues! We currently have two spots open in November ! If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out the application form: here

Career Opportunities

Health Care Careers

HEALTH CENTER CAREERS is an online employment solution for community clinics and health centers seeking qualified professionals and for health care professionals desiring a new position.There are over 1300 licensed community clinics and look-alike health centers in California. They serve 1 out of every 6 Californians (or 6.9M patients) and employ more than 50,000 health care professionals, including doctors, nurses, dentists, behavioral health practitioners, allied health professionals, and more. With an expected increase of health center patients and a severe shortage of healthcare professionals, right now is the time to make a difference and join the dedicated, mission-driven community health center workforce.  Creating a job seeker account is free! Visit Health Center Careers: here.

Conference Opportunities

2019 Pre-Health Conference  The 17th annual Pre-Health Conference will take place at UC Davis, on Saturday, October 19, 2019 . The Pre-Health Conference provides community college, university, and post-bac students, as well as pre-health advisors with the information and skills necessary to succeed in the health-professions school admission process. It provides a unique opportunity for direct contact with deans of admission, admission officers, financial aid officers, faculty, and staff from a wide variety of health professional programs and other organizations.  This year's conference will host over 3,000 attendees with varying health career interests, majors, and backgrounds from across the state of California. The conference hosts keynote speakers, deans panels, pre-health fair, and hands-on workshops covering a variety of topics from admissions to suturing. Attendees have the opportunity to explore a variety of health professions, including allopathic, osteopathic, podiatric, naturopathic medicine, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, optometry, physical and occupational therapy, physicians assistant, and more. For more information : here

Funding and Program Opportunities

Mariam K. Chamberlain Scholarship Award First-Gen Doctoral Students

The $10,000 award will support a first-generation doctoral student, as they work on a dissertation under the close supervision of a senior dissertation advisor over one academic year. Of the award total, the student will receive $8,500, and the advisor(s) will receive a total of $1,500. The graduate student’s dissertation must be related to ICRW's mission to advance gender equity, inclusion and shared prosperity worldwide. Application deadline is Tuesday, October 8, 2019.  For more information click here.

Resources for Undocumented Students My Undocumented Life  My Undocumented Life provides up-to-date information and resources to undocumented immigrants. The website posts scholarship opportunities that are open to undocumented students, strategies for navigating the educational system, information on how to apply for DACA, news on immigration policies, and much more.

To access My Undocumented Life's resources and funding opportunities, click here.

Resources for Undocumented Students Mana Scholarship The music group, Mana, in partnership with Univision and Selva Negra, recently announced a scholarship opportunity that is open to undocumented students in the U.S. Each scholarship recipient will receive $10,000. Here are the eligibility requirements: “Identify as Latino and be between the ages of 18-35 years old as of the application deadline date Be U.S. citizens, legal residents of the U.S., or undocumented residents of the U.S., including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients Be high school seniors or graduates, or current college undergraduates Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the U.S. for the entire upcoming academic year” The deadline to apply is October 23, 2019 (3pm CT) *Only the first 1,000 applications submitted will be considered. For more information and to apply, please visit here.

UCLA Law Fellows Programs

The Law Fellows Program provides early academic development to high-potential undergraduate students and college graduates, with at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA at a four-year undergraduate institution. The initial deadline is  October 11, 2019 .    Although we will continue to accept applications after the initial deadline, we highly encourage applicants to submit their applications as early as possible to ensure maximum consideration.  The program activities will commence in January 2020, and admission decisions for the program will be made throughout December.   Deadline: October 11, 2019, click here for more information

UC President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

THE PROGRAM.  The University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program was established in 1984 to encourage outstanding women and minority Ph.D. recipients to pursue academic careers at the University of California. The current program offers postdoctoral research fellowships and faculty mentoring to outstanding scholars in all fields whose research, teaching, and service will contribute to the diversity and equal opportunity at the University of California. The contributions to diversity may include public service towards increasing equitable access in fields where women and minorities are underrepresented. In some fields, the contributions may include research focusing on underserved populations or understanding inequalities related to race, gender, disability or LGBT. The program is seeking applicants with the potential to bring to their academic and research careers the critical perspective that comes from their non-traditional educational background or understanding of the experiences of members of groups historically underrepresented in higher education in the United States. AWARDS AND APPOINTMENTS.  Fellowships are awarded for research conducted at any one of the University of California’s ten campuses. The award includes a salary starting at approximately $50,760 depending on field and experience, benefits including health insurance and paid vacation/sick leave, and up to $5,000 for research-related and program travel expenses. Each award is for a minimum of 12-months and may be renewable for an additional term upon demonstration of academic/research productivity. ELIGIBILITY.  Applicants must receive a Ph.D. or terminal degree from an accredited university before the start of their fellowship. Successful applicants must present documents demonstrating that they are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program are encouraged to apply. DEADLINE: November 1, 2019, click here to apply

AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Educational Research

The American Educational Research Association (AERA) is pleased to announce the  AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research . The Council of the AERA established the fellowship program to provide support for doctoral dissertation research, to advance education research by outstanding minority graduate students, and to improve the quality and diversity of university faculties. This program offers doctoral fellowships to enhance the competitiveness of outstanding minority scholars for academic appointments at major research universities. It supports fellows conducting education research and provides mentoring and guidance toward the completion of their doctoral studies.    Award: Each fellowship award is for 1 year, beginning July 1, 2020 or later, and is nonrenewable. This fellowship program is intended as a write-up fellowship. Fellowships are awarded for doctoral dissertation research conducted under faculty sponsorship in any accredited university in the United States. The AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research provides funding for up to $19,000 for a 1-year project and $1,000 reimbursement to attend the AERA Annual Meeting. Fellows are required to participate in a mentoring and career development workshop and present their research in an invited poster session during the 2021 AERA Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL. Deadline: November 1, 2019, click here for more information

PPIA Program: Junior Summer Institute

The Public Policy and INternational Affairs Program (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute (JSI) Fellowship Program is a rigorous academic graduate level preparation program for undergraduate juniors committed to public service careers. The program was started to address the lack of diversity across the spectrum of professional public service, including government, nonprofits, public policy institutions, and international organizations. The purpose of the JSI Fellowship is to prepare students to obtain a Master’s or joint degree, in public policy, public administration, international affairs, or a related field. This fully-funded opportunity equips fellows with the knowledge and skills they will need to succeed in graduate school and ultimately, in influential roles serving the public good. Once a student has successfully completed their JSI, they join an alumni network of more than 4,000 leaders. In addition to the opportunities that this network provides for mentoring and career development, our alumni network has the opportunity to receive financial support for their graduate school education if they attend one of the programs in our  Graduate School Consortium . The JSI curriculum includes economics, statistics, domestic/international policy issues and leadership topics, all designed to sharpen the students’ quantitative, analytic and communication skills. Extracurricular activities are included as well. These skills are vital for admission into the top graduate programs in public and international affairs. The successful completion of a summer institute is a requirement for PPIA Fellows to qualify for graduate school benefits. Deadline: November 1, 2019, at 11:59PM (EST), click here for more information

Google Lime Scholarship Program

Google Lime Scholarship Program: click here Award: $10,000 Deadline: Application opens in October; Final deadline is December 5th Requirements: Must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at a university in the U.S. or Canada. Must be a student with a disability pursuing a degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field. Maintain a strong academic performance. Must exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for computer science and technology.

Opportunities in Politics Management Leadership for Tomorrow Career Prep is a rigorous, 18-month career development program for emerging leaders. Through the program, Fellows explore their strengths, passions, and interests in order to prepare and plan for successful careers in business and tech. The Career Prep program includes: Individualized and group career development coaching Exposure and access to over 60 prestigious employers Skill development seminars hosted around the country Alumni network of over 7,000 professionals Application Deadlines You may apply for any deadline, but we have priority deadlines for certain interests as shown below September 15: Accounting track October 30: Software Engineering track November 30: Financial Services and Consulting December 30: Supply Chain, Marketing, Real Estate, Healthcare January 30: Last date to apply More details can be found by clicking here.  The California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) is seeking a Senior Legislative Advocate who will monitor and advocate for a wide range of immigrant-related policies including health, economic justice, detention and deportation. The Senior Legislative Advocate coordinates CIPC’s legislative, administrative, and budgetary advocacy while reporting directly to the Government Affairs Directo r. A minimum of three years experience in health policy, public benefits policy, immigration law, and/or immigrants’ rights is desired. For more information contact Orville Thomas at [email protected]

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