PRIDE CENTER
October 2025
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Queerness as a "Stage"
Dear Pride Center Folks,
And here we are again, looking at week 7 through to week 10 of October, the middle of the semester, the hump that feels impossible to get over, but it gets easier once we begin the winding trek down the academic hillside into the finals bonanza.
But honestly, try your best to keep it together, get to class, finish those assignments and put your best foot forward and we will be trying to have a space that can accommodate your needs as best as possible.
You may be wondering - why the picture of a stage - it is of a performance I was invited to produce with my creative team in May for the WEHO Arts Festival at the LA LGBT Center. The play is named REBOOT by Abraham Zapata Jr. and it was originally written in 2019. The synopsis of this play is set in the City of Los Angeles while fires rage after an explosion that forces a group of Queer friends to take cover and stay together indoors and unable to leave due to extremely toxic levels of air quality outdoors. Trapped in the middle of a severe climate catastrophe they begin to question their existence, identities as artists, and ultimately their relationships with each other. This dystopian tale turns a fun “queer brunch” into an unraveling between friends and troubled despair of confinement. REBOOT was well received by our audiences and it was a timely play.
And as you read on through our newsletter, in the Pride Scholars section, I introduce Cruising Utopia by José Esteban Muñoz, their work ties in performance art to Queer futurity (the future time). And in retrospect, REBOOT for me was exactly what they meant as a Queer Utopia, set in a Queer Dystopian world. Yes, we are living through both at the same time.
Anyhow, we do have quite a few developments and details for events and new happenings at the Pride Center. Let’s start with this list:
- Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- Consent Project: Consent and Relationship Workshop (10/9)
- The Path to Healthy Relationships (10/9)
- Mid-Term Quiet hours from Oct 7th - Oct 17th (more info below)
- Gender Affirming Clothing Rack is Back and FREE!
And more…
Best,
Ana Bernal (they/them)
LGBTQIA+ Student Success Specialist
PCC Pride Center
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"We were young and naive in a way that seems to be a lost art. We were snotty and compassionate and deliberate and reckless but we knew exactly what we were doing.
We were ghosts then and we are ghosts now.
We will haunt your malls and catwalks forever. Ha Ha."
-Exene Cervenka
| | Pride Center Hours @ R-422 | |
Pride Center Hours:
Fall:
Monday - Thursday 9:00am-2:00pm
Friday 9:00am-12:00pm
Our Resource Advocates will be on staff to help with any questions or connections on campus.
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The Pride Center will be starting our Quiet Study Hours on October 7th until October 17th. With midterms starting next week, we support your hard work and want to give you room to be prepared!
Here are the Quiet Study Hours:
Monday (October 13): 1-3 PM
Tuesdays: 2-4 PM
Wednesdays: 9-11 AM
Thursdays: 9-11 AM
We ask that all students in the space during Quiet Study Hours respect the space and keep volume to a minimum.
| | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH | |
Consent and Relationship Health Workshop
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The Pride Center will be hosting a workshop designed to offer an introduction to consent, consent culture, and how to identify healthy relationships.
We will cover all types of relationships, from romantic to platonic, and attendees will be provided resources and given the space to ask group- appropriate questions.
*NOTE: The Pride Center will be closed during this time for this workshop to offer a welcoming, non judgmental environment
DATE: Thursday, October 9
TIME: 12-1:30 P.M.
LOCATION: R-422
| | The Path to Healthy Relationships Workshop | | |
PCC Division of Institutional Equity, Diversity and Justice
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we invite your students to attend an important seminar on building healthy relationships. This engaging presentation will help students explore how past experiences impact current and future relationships. Topics include childhood attachment, conflict resolution, understanding attraction, and love languages.
DATE: Tuesday, October 9
TIME: 1PM -2 P.M.
LOCATION: Circadian Lounge
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We are kicking starting our T-Time again for Fall semester.
We are trying to build more Trans-inclusive programming at the center.
But for now we have set up a casual space where transgender, gender non-conforming, gender fluid and intersex folks meet and play games, have conversations and be in community with one another.
Curious and questioning folks are encouraged to come through!
DATE: Tuesday, October 14
TIME: 12PM -1 PM
LOCATION: R-423
| | The Wind Down Game Afternoon | | |
Low-stakes afternoon of playing games and unwinding from midterms.
October 16th @ 2pm-4pm
R-422
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Harm Reduction and Drug Safety Workshop
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We are hosting the second Pride Center Consent Project installation on Harm Reduction and Drug Safety.
This workshop will focus on prevention and building awareness on safety.
We want our students to understand the most up to date information on what is happening on the drug epidemic crises and how to be prepared in our communities.
Join us, bring a friend, we will have snacks and a good chat.
DATE: Wednesday, October 22nd
TIME: 12-1:30 P.M.
LOCATION: R-422
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In the spirit of the season, the Pride Center staff invites you for a night of discussion about the horror genre through a queer lens.
We will be discussing classics and modern interpretations of horror films, books and literature.
DATE: Wednesday, October 29th
TIME: 2-4 P.M.
LOCATION: R-422
| | Pride Tutoring & Career Services! | | |
Need support in your Math, Science, English, or Writing? We got you!
Pride Center provides tutoring M, T, Th for various subjects!
English + Writing:
M: 11am-1pm
T: 11am-2pm
STEM + Math:
T: 12-3pm
W: 9am-10:30am, 12:30pm-4:00pm
Th: 12pm-2pm
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Come Get Financial Aid Support
w/ Liz!
Meet with Liz Arias, the IEDJ Pride Center liaison for free financial aid services. Have questions about FAFSA, family status, and its impact on your financial aid, and more? Come meet with Liz!
Thursdays 2pm-3pm in R-422
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Meet your Pride Center Career Advisor,
Josie Malta!
Want to unlock your career potential? Josie can help!
- Discover major and career options that fit your passions
- Explore your skills, values, and interests
- Get personalized feedback on resumes and cover letters
- Learn how to use job search tools like LinkedIn and Handshake
- Find internships, volunteer, and job opportunities
- Apply for jobs and internships with confidence!
The Following Thursdays from 1pm-3pm in R-422
Oct 23rd, Nov 20th, Dec 4th
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Freeman Center x Pride Collaboration
CAREER QUEST
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PRIDE CAREER QUEST
is still happening!
We still have vouchers for October 9th & 23rd!
The Pride Career Quest is a collaboration with the Freeman Career Center so students get insight on job and internship opportunities that culminate with a final workshop with our Pride Center Career advisor Josie by helping folks put all the info together for a resume.
The cool thing about this quest, is that not only do you get to meet employers and 1-on-1 advice - you EARN $5 dollar vouchers for Primo Nosh for each event you attend.
Students can still register here!
Get all the wonderful insight you need and connections. Do it!
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Pride Scholar Corner
This corner will be dedicated to information sharing on Queer scholarly materials, opportunities and research.
| Reimagining Queerness - the here and now is not enough | |
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What are some common scholar attributes?
A "scholar" is someone who deeply engages with knowledge and learning, often through focused study, research, and contribution to a field of expertise.
Scholars share their findings and expertise in various ways, but an important aspect of being a scholar is finding your interest and voice in a topic of interest. Many scholars have intellectual honesty and approach claims with a critical eye and for some this is a life-long pursuit because of deep curiosity on a subject.
| | | | On-Campus Resources & Announcements | | Writing Support, Any Subject, Any Time. | | The PCC Writing Success Center will help you practice and improve your writing. Our services are open to all currently enrolled PCC students. All tutoring is offered in C-345 or through Zoom on a walk-in basis with no appointment required during our hours of operation. | | |
The time of year has come, and we don’t mean Halloween. Transfer essay due dates are looming, and we’re here to help! Join us to learn some tips on how to prepare, write, and revise your transfer essays to ensure you’re putting your best foot forward!
DATE: Wednesday, October 15
TIME: 1-2 P.M.
LOCATION: Writing Success Center – Room: C341
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Global Beats, Local Sounds
Join the division of Institutional Equity, Diversity and Justice (IEDJ) as they will be hosting Intercultural Engagement Center limited concert series that represents culture, inspiration and good vibras! As its first rendition will be bringing on Butchona: Latine LA Queer DJ collective, come dance to corridos, banda, cumbia, and oldies.
Date: October 16th
time: 6pm to 8pm.
Location: Jameson Amphitheater.
Scan the QR code to reserve your ticket.
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Women2Women Scholars
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, they invite you to join the Women2Women Program, ASPCC, and Friends In Deed's Women's Room in supporting our Women’s Wear Drive taking place October 14–28! If you can help us spread the word to others, we would greatly appreciate it.
What We’re Collecting:
New, unused undergarments (bras, underwear, socks, etc.) to support community members in need.
Accepted Items:
• New, unused undergarments ONLY
• Factory-sealed packages
• Individually factory-wrapped items
• Items with retail tags attached
How You Can Help:
Drop off donations in the labeled bins across campus :
- Black Student Success Center (L-103)
- Core (SV-31)
- Dream Resource Center (IT-224)
- Family Resource Center (CC-231)
- Freeman Career Center (IT-200)
- IEDJ (C-221)
- Lancer Care (L-108)
- Office of Student Life (CC-105)
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Pride Center (R-422) <<<<<<◝(ᵔᗜᵔ)◜ <<<<< That's us!
- Social and Behaviroial Success Center (D-300)
Prefer to Donate Online?
You can also “scan to shop” directly from the Amazon Wishlist and have items shipped to the organizers.
Together, we can help provide comfort and care for women and gender-diverse individuals in our community.
With gratitude,
Women2Women Program + ASPCC + Friends In Deed
Point of Contacts:
- Rebeccaa Martinez (rmartinez152@pasadena) | W2W Co-Lead
- Christina Sanchez (csanchez143@pasadena.edu) | W2W Co-Lead
- Darya Derakhshani (dderakhshani@go.pasadena.edu) | ASPCC Student Trustee
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FYI: The following events are recommendations, and they are not collaborations with Pasadena City College Pride Center. We urge you to always be safe and responsible if attending any off-campus events.
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Upcoming Webinar:
Name & Gender Changes: California Court Orders and Next Steps
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Join Berkeley Law’s Name and Gender Change Workshop and the East Bay Community Law Center for a step-by-step guide to changing your legal name and gender marker in California.
In this webinar, we’ll demystify the court process, share practical tips, and talk through what comes next—like updating IDs and records. Our workshop team works alongside queer community members to prepare documents, navigate fees, and make this process as smooth and affirming as possible.
Zoom Registration Required:
https://foundationccc-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/5udnOj39TEK8GtBzSaRczg#/registration
DATE: Wednesday, October 15
TIME: 12-1:15 P.M.
LOCATION: R-422 (We will be screening it at the Pride Center)
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The Pasadena Public Health Department, Pasadena Public Library and Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will host Pasadena’s 9th annual National Coming Out Day Celebration.
This annual, free event commemorates the City’s efforts to celebrate and foster an inclusive community and mark the anniversary of National Coming Out Day. There will be music, resource tables, crafts, giveaways, and more.
DATE: Saturday, Oct 11
TIME: 11 AM- 1PM
LOCATION: Memorial Park, 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena
Link: https://pasadenanow.com/main/pasadena-to-host-9th-annual-coming-out-day-event-2
| | | Happy Latine Heritage Month! | | Pasadena Latino Heritage Parade and Festival | | |
The theme for the 2025 Latino Heritage Festival is
“Un Pasado con Orgullo, un Futuro con Esperanza” (A Proud Past, a Hopeful Future)
This year's theme highlights a proud and resilient Latino community that continues to grow, thrive, and honor its roots while contributing to the broader tapestry of our city and country. It reminds us that our stories, our culture, and our unity are the foundation of a future filled with limitless possibilities.
DATE: Saturday, October 11
TIME: 5 PM - 9 PM
LOCATION: Centennial Square in front of Pasadena City Hall (100 N. Garfield Ave.)
Link- https://www.cityofpasadena.net/city-manager/news/city-of-pasadena-to-celebrate-latino-heritage-festival-on-saturday-october-11/
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ArtNight is Pasadena’s signature cultural event. Produced by the Cultural Affairs Division in partnership with Pasadena cultural organizations, it is a dynamic arts and cultural open house that takes place on two Fridays (usually March and October) from 6-10pm. Participating organizations include 18-25 arts and culture venues providing free entry and programming--visual arts, literary arts, dance, music,
and theater.
DATE: Friday, October 10
TIME: 6PM-10PM
LOCATION: Multiple Locations
Link:
https://www.cityofpasadena.net/artnight/
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It's back, y'all! Join us for a fun-filled day at our FREE annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 3 - 6 p.m. at Victory Park, 2575 Paloma St.
Enjoy family-friendly activities including costume contests, carnival games, live entertainment, free food, and more!
DATE: Saturday, Oct 26
TIME: 3- 6 PM
LOCATION: Victory Park, 2575 Paloma St
Link: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/parks-and-rec/event/fall-festival/
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Walktober is an annual event to get people walking in Pasadena. Walking is a deeply human activity, and we're excited to offer walks that reflect a wide range of reasons and ways to enjoy walking. Whether you walk for physical health, mental health, to meet people, to see new things, or simply to get things done (maybe all of the above!), we recognize and celebrate walking!
As part of your participation, we encourage you to take pictures and post them to social media using the hashtag #WalktoberPasadena.
Please share the photos from your walks with us by emailing them to colin@godayone.org and be sure to let us know what walks you are participating in!
For accessibility information and requests, contact (626) 744-7311 or CSC@cityofpasadena.net.
Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability.
Link:
https://www.godayone.org/walktober
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Part of what makes Pride Center event programming is so great is the amazing student volunteers that help support them be the best they can be!
Volunteering with us is an amazing opportunity that can provide you with immersive programming experience, transferrable skills, and potential references for future letters of recommendation!
The dates are not binding or indicative of specific upcoming events, more just gauging y'alls general availability.
We will always check up with you over email over the dates/times you indicated and make sure that sign-ups work well with your schedule and the logistic of the event(s) you would be volunteering for.
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We are looking forward to the fun October festivities.
Peace!
~Pride Center Team~
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