Multicultural Team and Campus Activities for 2007-2008

All Events are Free to the Public

September 18 - October 10, 2007

Fine Arts Department - Art Exhibit
Carlos Ortega
"Jugar con Fuego"
Rescoldos y sombras de humo

Thursday, September 27 9:30 am

"The case for immediate withdrawal from Iraq"
Speaker: Dr. Michael Schwartz
Stony Brook University, New York
LRC 131 (Auditorium)

Library Displays

October 1 - 31

Library Department
20th Century Hispanic Americans & Hispanic Literature
Top 25 Books of the Century

October 9 - 31

Community Outreach Texas City-Galveston Mission

October - Disability Awareness Month
Tuesday, October 16 A126 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Student Life
Diversity & Disability Awareness; Civility & Workshop

Tuesday, October 16 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Biology Club
Tec Voc Bldg. Room T007
Dr. Gabriel Rodriguez
Topic: Robotic surgery

Thursday, October 18, 2007 9:30am & 11am

Social & Behavioral Sciences Department
Musical Workshops with Charlie King
Teaching Auditorium L131

9:30am - "Brother Can You Spare a Dime"
The 1930's from the Crash to the War. A performance of songs and stories of the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, the rise of the CIO and the build up to World War !!.

11 am - "Sing Me a Song of Social Significance"
A survey of contemporary movements reflected in the songs of peace, women's struggles, labor, gay and lesbian rights, disability rights, environmentalism and justice for immigrants.

Veterans Day Committee

November 5-9

Veterans Awareness Week Library Display

Thursday, November 8 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Veterans Day Celebration
Library

COM Veterans Day salute to feature Iwo Jima vet and V-J Day icon
A Santa Fe veteran who fought on Iwo Jima in 1945, and has the sand and flags to prove it; and a Houston sailor who stole a kiss from nurse in Time Square that same year on V-J Day will be guests at COM's annual Veterans Day Salute November 8 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the COM Library. Ivan Hammond of Santa Fe was a 19-year-old Marine in February and March 1945 when he fought in one of the fiercest battles of World War II where the raising of the flag by Marines and a Navy corpsman became an iconic image of the battle and perhaps the most reproduced photograph of all time. Glenn McDuffie of Houston was himself featured in perhaps the second most reproduced photo of the war, the V-J Day kiss. Last summer, with the help of a forensic artist, McDuffie made the case that he was indeed the man in the famous photograph. Both men will share their stories at COM Thursday, Nov. 8. As always, the public is invited to attend and show its appreciation for all veterans.

November 12 - 16

International Education Week 2007

Monday, November 12, 12:00p - 1:00p

Reception
Learning Resource Center - Library

Tuesday, November 13, 11:00a - 12:20p

Presentation
Dr. S. Alam, Islamic scholar and author
"Understanding Islam"

12:30p - 1:30p

International Student Luncheon
Student Center

7:00p - 9:30p

International Film Series
Monsoon Wedding ((2001) [India]
L-131

Wednesday, November 14, 7:00p - 9:30p

International Film Series
The Motorcycle Diaries (2004) [South America]
L-131

Thursday, November 15, 10:30a-10:45a

International Cities Quiz Drawing
Learning Resource Center - Library

11:00a - 11:50a

Presentation (for students)
The Gilman Scholarships
Ms. Kumasi Adoma, Institute of International Education
L-131

12:00p - 12:25p

Lunch
Student Center

12:30p - 1:30p

Presentation (for Administration, Faculty & Staff)
Fulbright Scholarships
Ms. Kumasi Adoma, Institute of International Education

7:00p - 9:30p

International Film Series Osama (2003) [Afghanistan]
L-131

December

November 26 - December 14

Holidays around the World display
Administration Bldg.

December 11, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Kwanzaa & Hanukah Awareness Day
Student Center

January

Wednesday, January 23 11:15am & 7:15pm

Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration
L131 - Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. Bennie Lambert
Topic: Justice: An Unfulfilled Dream

Dr. Lambert is a highly sought motivational speaker. He has served as a consultant for countless organizations, including Texas A&M University, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, University of Houston, Sawyer Crystal Systems of Conroe, Houston Police Department, End Hunger Network, Anti-Defamation League, Arthritis Foundation, and The College Board.

Dr. Lambert received the "Young African American Achiever of Houston" recognition award in the same ceremony with the first African American Mayor of Houston and "Super Achiever", Mayor Lee P. Brown.

February

Thursday, February 21 11am & 7pm

African American Heritage Month
L131 - Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. Joy DeGruy-Leary
Topic: Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome

Dr. DeGray holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications, a Master's Degree in Social Work, a Master's Degree in Psychology, and a Ph.D in Social Work Research. Dr. DeGruy-Leary is an Assistant Professor at Portland State University. Her twenty years of practical experience as a professional in the field of social work gives workshop attendees practical insight into various cultural and ethnic groups that form the basis of contemporary American society. Dr. DeGruy-Leary's workshops goes beyond the topic of cultural sensitivity, she provides specialized clinical work in areas of mental health and ecological resilience.

March

Women History Month

Wednesday, March 26 11am

Speaker: Dr. Sekula-Gibbs
Dr. Sekula-Gibbs, a physician, dermatologist, and Assistant Clinical Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Sekula Gibbs has cared for patients in South East Texas for over 28 years, operating her clinic in Webster, Shelley serves on the board of directors of the American Society for Mohs Surgery, the Tourette Syndrome Association, and the Sylvan Rodriguez Foundation. She is also past president of the Houston Dermatological Society and the Texas Dermatological Society. TX for the past 22.

April

Friday, April 4 6pm - 9pm

Community International Festival
Gymnasium
The Annual International Festival is a festival organized by the employees and students of COM. This festival is one of the community outreach programs sponsored by the Multicultural Team. It is a cultural event which includes art, music, food and dance. The public is invited to participate by sharing their culture at this fun-filled event.

April 13 - 19

National Library Week
2008 Theme: "Join the circle of knowledge at your library ®."
National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. All types of libraries - school, public, academic and special - participate.

May

Date: TBA

Cinco de Mayo Celebration
The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862.

June

Wednesday, June 18 11am

Juneteenth Celebration
Speaker: Melanie Lawson
Channel 13 Anchorwoman
Theme: Empower yourself Freedom

Melanie Lawson is co-anchor for the KTRK-Channel 13 News Team. A native Houstonian, she graduated from Princeton University, then earned a joint degree in law and journalism from Columbia University. She was admitted to the State Bar in Texas and New York. Hired by 13 Eyewitness News in 1982 as a general assignments reporter, she was named co-anchor of Live at 5 in 1988. During her news career, she traveled to many countries and interviewed hundreds of notables, ranging from Spike Lee to Henry Kissinger and four presidents. She won a 1998 Emmy Award for her reports from Africa on President Clinton's trip to that country. Her favorite stories are those involving Houston's rich, multiethnic community, especially stories about children and those who are quietly working to make a difference in their lives. She has served on the boards of numerous charitable and educational organizations

July

Date: TBA

July 4th Celebration
On July 4, 1776, we claimed our independence from Britain and Democracy was born. College of the Mainland celebrates that freedom with a fun filled day for its employees and students.

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