SDCCD supports undocumented students with Action Week from October 16-20

October 9, 2023 | San Diego Community College District

The four colleges in the San Diego Community College District will be demonstrating their support for undocumented students by joining community colleges across California in Undocumented Student Action Week October 16-20.

The colleges – San Diego City College, San Diego Mesa College, San Diego Miramar College, and San Diego College of Continuing Education – will be holding a wide range of virtual and in-person workshops, panel discussions, and resource events in support of undocumented students and immigrants.

Students are encouraged to visit the Dreamers Centers on the district's campuses which provide programs and services to help empower undocumented students to achieve their academic and personal pursuits and become active members of the community. Centers serve as a resource to help students with access to higher education, advocacy and educational materials, campus-based and community services, current events, engagement activities, legal aid referrals, legislative updates, and more.

Among the week’s events:

Monday, October 16

11 a.m. to noon
Quienes somos: A look into the undocumented communities
An in-person and Zoom program in English, Spanish, and Espanglish.
HyFlex – Cesar Chavez Campus, Room 212 and Zoom

12:30 to 2 p.m.
Undocu-Hustle: Careers and Entrepreneurship
Discover how you can leverage your talents and education to get your Undocu-Hustle on as an entrepreneur.
Hybrid – Zoom and Miramar College REC Center. Register here.

1 to 3 p.m.
Together We Dream Welcome Day Networking
This will be a safe space for undocumented students and allies to come together.
Mesa College, Avanza Center I4-204. Register here.

4  to 6 p.m.
UndocuOutreach-Access and Support in Higher Education
A workshop to learn about the AB 540 process, the California Dream Act and resources available to undocumented students at area universities.
Zoom. RSVP here.

Tuesday, October 17

9 to 10 a.m.
Immigrant Visas and How to Access In-State Tuition Virtual webinar
Register here.

11 a.m. to noon
The Harsh Search for a Better Life: Different Journeys to the United States
San Diego College of Continuing Education, Cesar Chavez Campus, Room 212 and by Zoom.

12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Paying for College: Undocu-Scholarships
Resources and information about scholarship opportunities for students regardless of their status.
Zoom. Register here.

1  to 2 p.m.
Anti-Racism: A Student Plan of Action Virtual webinar
Register here.

1 to 3 p.m.
UndocuSuccess Strategies
Find community and grounding with a bracelet making activity. Open to all students.
Mesa College Avanza Center I4-203.

Wednesday, October 18

9 to 10 a.m.
Championing Equity through AB 540: Increasing Access for Undocumented Students Virtual Webinar
Register here.

10 to 11 a.m.
Undocu-Ally Training: Becoming a Better Ally
Zoom. Register here.

11 a.m. to noon
Breaking Barriers: UndocuHustle and Support System Panel
The panel will highlight the resilience of undocumented students by storytelling.
Mesa College Avanza Center I4-203

1 to 2 p.m.
Sharing Social Wealth: the Importance of Resources for Undocumented Students
Zoom.

2 to 3 p.m.
Coffee and Crafts: Origami Butterflies
San Diego Miramar College, K1 Student Services Building, K1-211

3 to 4 p.m.
From the Shadows to Advocacy in Action: A Case Study on Creating Student-Informed Policy with Undocumented Students Virtual webinar.
Register here.

Thursday, October 19

9 to 10 a.m.
Cultivating Belonging for Undocumented Students in Teaching and Learning Spaces Virtual Webinar
Register here.

11 a.m. to noon
Nurturing Familia: Coming Together as a Community
San Diego College of Continuing Education, Cesar Chavez Campus, Room 212 and Zoom

12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Know Your Rights
The Higher Education Legal Services will be offering free immigration legal consultations to students.
Zoom. Register here.

1 to 2 p.m.
Advocacy in Action Virtual webinar.
Register here.

5 to 8 p.m.
Undocu Family Night
San Diego Mesa College, MS-Building. Register here.

Friday, October 20

9 to 10 a.m.
Renewing the Dream – Making Financial Aid Accessible Through Policy and Practice
Virtual webinar. Register here.

11 a.m. to noon
We Are America: Celebrating Our Journey to the United States
San Diego College of Continuing Education, Cesar Chavez Campus, Room 212 and Zoom

1:30 to 3 p.m.
Undocu-Circles: La Loteria
San Diego Miramar College, K1 Student Services Building, K1-211

Wednesday, October 25

Noon to 1 p.m.
Undocu-Knights Healing Circle
This will provide a safe space for undocumented students to share their narratives.
San Diego City College Student Health Center A-180.

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