Please join us for a full program of events this week.
Monday, October 18 Undocu-Week Kick-off! 2pm-3pm - Join us for a time to get to know the SMCCCD Dream Centers' Staff & Allies!
ZoomLink: bit.ly/UNDOCUWEEK21
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Tuesday, October 19 Immigration Legal Updates & Know Your Rights, 4pm - 5pm - Learn about changes in policies happening around immigration & learn about the rights you have regardless of status!
Register: bit.ly/UNDOCUWEEKLEGAL21
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Wednesday, October 20 *In person* College Hour, Skyline College Quad, 12pm-1pm
Drop by for fun & prizes during lunch, Hosted by the FIRE Club & Skyline College Dream Center
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Wednesday, October 20 FIRE & SMCCCD Dreams Centers' Game Night, 3pm-4pm - Take some time for fun and community! FIRE (Fighting for Immigration Rights & Equity) is a student-run space to create community.
Zoom Link: bit.ly/UNDOCUWEEK21
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Thursday, October 21 Undocu-Week Book Club, 4pm-5pm - Launch of Book Club for FIRE and Dreamers Clubs and allies, hosted by Skyline's Library. No advance prep required for this meeting.
Zoom Link: bit.ly/UNDOCUWEEK21
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Friday, October 22 Keynote Address by author Lysley Tenorio, 10am-11am
Zoom Link: bit.ly/UNDOCUWEEK21
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Use this link to download Zoom backgrounds designed especially for SMCCD during Undocu-Week!
Systemwide Webinars: October 19-22, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
During Undocu-Week, the Chancellor’s Office is holding daily webinars from 1:00-200p.m. on critical policy frameworks & tools designed to support colleges with implementing undocumented student policy reforms. Webinars will include topics such as a review of statewide policies, data collection and use, and innovative use of funds.
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Monday, 1pm Building Bridges: Systemic Solutions to Support Undocumented Students
REGISTER FOR SYSTEM LEADER PANEL
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of Assembly Bill 540, the landmark legislation that opened the doors of higher education to thousands of undocumented students by removing the burden of out-of-state tuition. Join a special conversation featuring Acting Chancellor Dr. Daisy Gonzales, Chancellor Dr. Joseph I. Castro, President Dr. Michael V. Drake, and President Kristen Soares that will highlight systemwide efforts to support AB 540 students and discuss shared commitments to addressing remaining challenges to support the success of all of our undocumented students.
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Tuesday - Friday Webinars: Register once to attend any or all webinars:
Tuesday, 1pm Equitable Student-Centered Design to Ensure Undocumented Student Success
Wednesday, 1pm Innovative Uses of Funds to Support Undocumented Students
Thursday, 1pm Effectively Using Data in a Complex Environment
Friday, 1pm Policy Context: Undocumented Student Rights & Resources
Commemorating 20 Years of CA’s Landmark Legislation: A Celebration & Call to Action
October 18, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
In partnership with the Chancellor's Office, Immigrants Rising is hosting a virtual conference that will bring together legislators, administrators, educators, students, and community members from across California to celebrate the successes created through AB 540. You're invited to commemorate this important legislation and highlight institutional support efforts — as well as build a statewide plan to reduce barriers and propose legislative solutions.