The eighth annual USAW aims to bring awareness on challenges faced by undocumented and immigrant students and to provide unified resources for allies. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

In addition to campus events, SDCCD colleges, City, Mesa, Miramar, and the College of Continuing Education will host daily virtual webinars from 9 to 10 a.m. October 14 through October 17 presented by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.

Among the week’s events:

Monday, October 14

10 to 11 a.m.
Undocu-Ally Training: Indigenous & Undocumented (Virtual)
A training to highlight the struggles and achievements of Indigenous People and Native Americans who have ambiguous legal status including the many tribal members who are undocumented. 
Miramar College
Register: Indigenous & Undocumented

11 a.m. to Noon
Undocu-Dialogue Series: Undocumented and Attending College as an Adult (Hybrid)
A dialogue series presented by SDCCE’s Be Well program and mental health counselors.
College of Continuing Education, Cesar Chavez Campus Room 212, 1901 Main St. 92113, Zoom Link
Zoom: Undocumented and Attending College as an Adult

Noon to 2 p.m.
Undocu-Hustle: Earning an Income With or Without Work Authorization
Students will be guided through an interactive workbook to explore their interests and learn how to leverage their talents to earn an income through a small business, consultancy, or in the gig economy.
Miramar College, Counseling Classroom K-202, 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126

Tuesday, October 15

10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Meet Author Randy Parraz 
Presentation by Randy Parraz author of Dignity by Fire: Dismantling Arizona's Anti-Immigrant Machine. Q&A with the audience to follow.
Miramar College, Community Lounge K2-102, 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126

11 a.m. to Noon
Know Your Rights: Information for Undocumented Individuals and Allies
In partnership with Higher Education Legal Services, learn crucial information designed to empower and inform the undocumented community and allies about their rights.
City College,  L-116, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101

11 a.m. to Noon
Undocu-Dialogue Series: Undocumented SDCCE Students Transfer to SDCCD Colleges (Hybrid)
Hear from SDCCE’s adult learners who transferred to City, Mesa, and Miramar Colleges with the support of the San Diego Promise scholarship.
College of Continuing Education, Cesar Chavez Campus Room 212, 1901 Main St. 92113
Zoom: Undocumented SDCCE Students Transfer to SDCCD Colleges

Noon to 2 p.m.
Undocu-mentaries We Love: Underwater Dreams
Film screening of Underwater Dreams (2014) featuring four undocumented Mexican-American high school students who enter an underwater robotics competition at the collegiate level. Presentation about STEM opportunities for undocumented students to follow.
Miramar College, Student Lounge K-211, 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126

1 to 3 p.m.
Undocu-Transfer Workshop
Information session and application support for students who want to transfer to a 4-year university.
City College, L-116, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101

Wednesday, October 16

11 a.m. to Noon
Undocu-Dialogue Series: Undocumented and Planning your Career
Career counseling presentation for undocumented students and allies.
College of Continuing Education, Cesar Chavez Campus Room 212, 1901 Main St. 92113
Zoom: Undocumented and Planning your Career

Noon to 2 p.m.
Coffee & Crafts: Butterfly Origami
Students will create original origami crafts to celebrate the monarch butterfly as an important symbol of the Dreamers Movement and migration.
Miramar College, Compass Point, 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126

2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
UC Transfer Assistance
Guidance for undocumented students on how to apply to a University of California institution.
Mesa College, I4-306, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111

4:30 to 7 p.m.
Undocu-Pathways for High School Students & Parents
Information session for recent high school graduates, seniors, and their parents to learn about the educational opportunities at City College, admissions process, financial aid, Undocumented Resource Center programs, and transfer options.
City College, Business & Technology Quad, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101, 
Register: Undocu-Pathways for High School Students & Parents (registration required)

Thursday, October 17

8:30 to 10 a.m.
Undocumented Resource Center Grand Opening
City College’s grand opening of the new Undocumented Resource Center, and ceremony featuring renowned multimedia artist Julio Salgado.
City College, Undocumented Resource Center - L-116, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101
Register: Undocumented Resource Center Grand Opening (registration required)

10 a.m. to Noon
Good Immigrant/Bad Immigrant Poster Workshop by Julio Salgado
Create a meaningful poster with a powerful message alongside renowned multimedia artist Julio Salgado. No art background or drawing skills are necessary.
City College, Intercultural Center, L-206, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101
Register: Good Immigrant/Bad Immigrant Poster Workshop (registration required)

11 a.m. to Noon
Undocu-Dialogue Series: Undocumented and How to Start Your College Studies at SDCCE (Hybrid)
A dialogue series presented by SDCCE’s Be Well program and mental health counselors.
College of Continuing Education, Cesar Chavez Campus Room 212, 1901 Main St. 92113
Zoom: Undocumented and How to Start Your College Studies at SDCCE

12:30 to 2 p.m.
Healthy Relationships and Relief for Victims (Virtual)
Mental health counselors will lead a presentation about healthy relationships, how to identify when a relationship is no longer healthy, and what to do if you find yourself in an unhealthy relationship.
Miramar College
Register: Healthy Relationships and Relief for Victims

1 to 2 p.m.
Financial Literacy Series Budgeting: How to Plan a Budget List
Students learn strategies in developing a budget list, and how to prepare their finances after the election.
Mesa College, I4-201, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111

Friday, October 18

11 a.m. to Noon
Undocu-Dialogue Series: Undocumented and Progressing in the U.S. (Hybrid)
A dialogue series presented by SDCCE’s Be Well program and mental health counselors.
College of Continuing Education, Cesar Chavez Campus Room 212, 1901 Main St. 92113
Zoom: Undocumented and Progressing in the U.S.

Students are encouraged to visit the Dreamers centers on their college campuses which provide community, services, and resources to help with access to higher education, career pathways, events, advocacy, legal aid referrals, legislative updates, and more.