the Caltech Y: Social Activism Speaker Series


 2009-2010 Calendar

 Oct 12:Sakura Kone
 Nov 4:Roger Cohen
 Nov 19 toNov 26
 Hunger &Homelessness
 AwarenessWeek

 


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The Caltech Y Social Activism Speaker Series presents
ELECTION PROGRAMMING


September 26 - Viewing: Presidential Debate
Time: 6 pm PST, Location: Caltech Y and Central Catalina Rec Room

Sponsored by the Caltech Y SASS and the GSC

October 1 - The 2008 Elections: What Does it Take for Women to Really Crack the Glass Ceiling?
Time: 12 noon, Location: Center for Student Services, 2nd Floor

Jean Schroedel, Chair of the Politics and Policy Department at the School of Politics and Economics at the Claremont Graduate University, will speak about women's participation in the elections and more broadly address the meaning of this presidential election for women. Lunch will be provided to the first 50 people who RSVP online. For more information, contact Portia Harris at pbharris@caltech.edu, or by phone at (626) 395-3221.
Sponsored by the Women's Center

October 2 - Viewing: Vice Presidential Debate
Time: 6 pm PST, Location: Caltech Y

Sponsored by the Caltech Y SASS and the GSC

October 7 - Viewing: Presidential Debate
Time: 6 pm PST, Location: Caltech Y (possibly Sherman Fairchild Library Ampitheatre)

Sponsored by the Caltech Y SASS and the GSC

October 14 - Nat'l Coming Out Day - Making a Difference: How Authentic Leaders Change their Worlds
Time: 7:30 pm, Location: Chandler Dining Hall

Paula Jones, Sr. Diversity Manager at Genentech and Out and Equal Worplace Advocate, will discuss the role leadership in gay rights issues. Caltech members are welcome to attend a dinner with Paula at 6:45 pm. Space is limited, please RSVP to Catherine Jurca at cjurca@hss.caltech.edu. The lecture at 7:30 pm is open to the general public.
Sponsored by PRISM and the Caltech Y SASS

October 15 - Outdoor Viewing: Presidential Debate
Time: 6 pm PST, Location: Caltech Y Lounge

Sponsored by the Caltech Y SASS and the GSC

October 21 - Teach-In on the Supreme Court
Time 5 pm, Location: Center for Student Services, 2nd Floor

Prof. Morgan Kousser, Caltech Professor of History and Social Science, will share his perspective on the Supreme Court, and what it means for the future. For more information contact Greg Fletcher at gregf@caltech.edu, or by phone at (626) 395-6163.
Sponsored by the Caltech Y SASS

October 29 - California Propositions Overview
Time: 12 noon, Location: Caltech Y

The League of Women Voters will provide an overview of the California Propositions on the ballot. For more information contact Greg Fletcher at gregf@caltech.edu, or by phone at (626) 395-6163.
Sponsored by the Caltech Y SASS and ExComm

NOTE: The Caltech Y does not hold a position in the 2008 elections nor endorse any candidate. The perspectives presented in these events are solely those of the guest speaker.

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