Multicultural Team events for March through July 2010 have been updated below.
Multicultural Team Events 2009-2010
OCTOBER
Hispanic Heritage Month - Martin Perez & Amanda Garza, co-chairs
Thursday, October 8, 2009 6-9pm
LRC Auditorium, L131
Guest Speaker: Jimmy Cabrera
Topic: Leaders Delivering Results...through Peak Performance
Food and Dancing from Hispanic Countries
Library Display
Wednesday, October 14 12:30pm-1:30pm - LRC Teaching Auditorium (L131)
Disability Awareness Program - Marilyn Husby & Lonica Bush co-chairs
Speaker: Playwright, Liz Gilbert
"Overcoming physical challenges"
NOVEMBER
November 5, 2009 11am - Library
DAY OF THE DEAD - Martin Perez & Rafael Naranjo co-chairs
Presentation to classes explaining the meaning of "Day of the Dead." The Day of the Dead is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and by Latin Americans living in the United States and Canada. The holiday focuses on gathering of family and friends to pray for their deceased relatives.
Library Display - October 30th - November 5
Refreshments served
Tuesday, November 10th 12:30pm - 1:30pm - Library
Veterans Day - Jerry Anderson & Jim Higgins co-chairs
Speaker: Mike Williams, Senior Ride Captain
SE Texas Patriot Guard Riders
Library Display November 6th - 13th
Refreshments served
International Education Week November 16th - 20th - Dotti Jones, chair
Tuesday, November 17 11:00am - LRC Teaching Auditorium (L131)
Fulbright Scholar Programs:
A Unique Experience of World Cultures
Pro. Jawed Zouari
Political Science and History
Seattle Central Community College
Greece and Rome
Students highlight last Summer's Study Abroad Program
Tuesday, November 17 12:30pm - 1:30pm - Student Center
International Students luncheon - Maryann Urick, chair
Bring a covered dish and share your culture
Students, Faculty and Staff are invited
Special guests - College of the Mainland International Students
Tuesday, November 17 3:00pm - LRC Teaching Auditorium (L131)
Jawed Zouari, Ph.D.
Chat with a Successful Fulbrighter.
An opportunity to hear the nuts-and bolts of applying for a Fulbright Scholarship.
Thursday, November 19 11:00am - LRC Teaching Auditorium (L131)
The Joys of a Peace Corps Volunteer
Hear the excitement of a volunteer over 50 who found new challenges through the Peace Corps experience.
Thursday, November 19 12:30pm - 1:30pm - Library
Reception - Foods Around the World and the announcement of student contest winners
Tuesday, November 24 12:30pm - 1:30pm - LRC Teaching Auditorium (L131)
Native American Heritage Month Celebration - Marilyn Kish-Molina, chair
Speaker: Anna Edwards
"The Native American Culture"
Lunch is served
DECEMBER
Holidays Around the World - Multicultural team members
December 1st - 11th - Administration Building
Holiday display of cultures around the world
Thursday, December 3 12:30pm - Student Center
Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Ramadan & Christmas Awareness Day - Beverly Mitchell, Janet Hassinger, Selina Rahman & Ali Ravandi, co-chairs
Lunch is served
JANUARY
Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration - Tillie Henson, Eileen Scanks, co-chairs
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 11:00am
Teaching Auditorium
Guest Speaker: Dr. John M. Rudley, President of Texas Southern University
Topic: "After President Obama: Where Do We Go From Here?"
FEBRUARY
African American Heritage Month - Beverly Mitchell and Tillie Henson co-chairs
Tuesday, February 16 11:00am - Teaching Auditorium
Guest Speaker: Dr. Cyprus M. Ellis
Topics: "It's All Gumbo to Me - Issues facing African American Males and Emotional Effects of Racism."
MARCH
Women History Month - Regina Julien, chairperson
March 4, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm L131 Teaching Auditorium
Theme: Women In Politics: Their Voices & Their Impact & Their Journey
Speakers: Laura Davis, City Council Member, Seabrook; Michael Marr, Director of Government and Public Affairs, BP; Geraldine Sam, Mayor of LaMarque; Steve Sewell, Professor of History and Geography, COM.
Lunch will be provided.
APRIL
International Festival - Maryann Urick, Tillie Henson and Selina Rahman, co-chairs
Friday, April 9 6pm - 9pm COM Gymnasium
Celebration of Cultures. This International Festival will feature food, music, dance, art and fun from around the world. Other attractions are cultural displays of ethnic art, crafts and ethnic clothing as well as providing information about different cultures and countries. Something for the entire family.
Free to the public
National Library Week - Luis Sabido, chairperson
Thursday, April 15, 2010 7pm - Library
Theme "Literacy in Reading". Guest speaker Alejandra Corona. An evening of reading and story-telling time for children.
Reception following the program
Asian-Pacific Heritage Month Celebration - Lonica Bush, chairperson
Date to be announced.
MAY
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 6pm Student Center/LRC
JUNE
Juneteenth Celebration - Jackie Andres & Alex Pratt co-chairs
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 11am LRC Teaching Auditorium.
Guest speaker: Marcus D. Wiley - 92.1 Radio Station. Theme: From Tears to Laughter: Surviving Hard Times.
Lunch will be provided.
JULY
July 4th Celebration - Kari Drake & Michelle Gerami co-chairs
Thursday, July 1, 2010 11am - 1pm.